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Home My WebLink About2021-08-17; City Council; ; City Council Approval of two Conceptual Housing Element Rezoning Maps for Public Review and Public Engagement PlanCA Review __RK__ Meeting Date: To: From: Staff Contact: Subject: District: Aug. 17, 2021 Mayor and City Council Scott Chadwick, City Manager Scott Donnell, Senior Planner scott.donnell@carlsbadca.gov, 760-602-4618 City Council Approval of two Conceptual Housing Element Rezoning Maps for Public Review and Public Engagement Plan All Recommended Action Consider the information contained in this report and take the following actions by minute motion: 1.Approve the two conceptual rezoning maps for public review, which are intended to meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment requirements, in accordance with Program 1.1 of the Carlsbad Housing Element 2.Approve the public engagement plan 3.Direct staff to release the conceptual rezoning maps for public review and input as detailed in the public engagement plan and return to the City Council with the results Executive Summary On April 6, 2021, the City Council approved a comprehensive update to the city’s Housing Element (Exhibit 1), one of seven state-mandated elements of the city’s General Plan. The update provides an eight-year strategy for addressing the city’s future housing needs for people of all incomes through 2029. Following the City Council’s approval, staff submitted the adopted element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a determination of compliance with California Housing Laws. On July 14, 2021, the department notified the city in a letter (Exhibit 2) that it had certified the city’s Housing Element, finding that the document addresses all statutory requirements and substantially complies with state Housing Element Law. Program 1.1 of the adopted Housing Element requires the city to make land use changes, that is, to rezone property, as necessary to accommodate the city’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment, which is detailed below, and requires the city to Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 1 of 356 identify locations for 3,873 housing units1 by 2024. To meet the program objectives, staff have developed two conceptual rezoning maps that follow the ranking criteria established and endorsed by the City Council on Aug. 27, 2020 (Exhibit 3). Both of these two draft zoning map options (Exhibits 4a and 4b) meet the city’s regional housing needs obligations and are based on the potential housing sites identified in Housing Element Appendix C (Exhibit 5). The first conceptual map (Exhibit 4a) prioritizes the types of sites identified through community input gathered in August 2020. The second conceptual map (Exhibit 4b) reflects the priorities of the Housing Element Advisory Committee, formed by the City Council to help create the updated housing plan. Both maps note how many affordable housing units could be included at each site. It is important to engage the community and solicit public feedback and input on the proposed sites before staff initiate environmental review of the maps to ensure that input gathered can be considered by the City Council and alternative sites can be identified if needed to develop a final map that is reflective of the community’s values and priorities for housing. A draft public engagement plan (Exhibit 6) has been prepared outlining how staff intends to initiate this public engagement. The City Council is being asked to review, provide input and ultimately endorse the two conceptual rezoning maps, endorse the public engagement plan, and direct staff to release the maps for public review and comment before the city begins the environmental review process. Staff will return to the City Council in early 2022 with the feedback received as well as recommendations and options regarding which sites to rezone. Discussion Carlsbad’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment For each housing cycle, the city is assigned a growth estimate of the number of homes that will be needed to accommodate forecasted residential growth. The process to determine this estimate is formally known as the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, or RHNA. This assessment, which is required by state law, is expressed as numbers of housing units that could be developed grouped by income levels.2 Information presented in this section is taken from the adopted Housing Element3. For the 2021-2029 housing cycle, Carlsbad’s assigned housing allocation is as shown in Table 1. Table 1 – Carlsbad’s initial RHNA allocation Income group Lower Moderate Above mod Total Number of housing units 2,095 749 1,029 3,873 1 The Regional Housing Needs Assessment is an estimate of new housing needed to accommodate forecasted growth through 2029. Land use changes are necessary to provide sites at the densities, including high densities, that the state deems suitable to meet estimated lower and moderate-income housing needs in Carlsbad. 2 For more information on Income Groups, refer to the information bulletin “How new state mandates impact Carlsbad’s housing plan,” https://www.carlsbadca.gov/home/showdocument?id=3676 3 The adopted Housing Element is available on the city’s website at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/community-development/planning/housing-plan-update. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 2 of 356 State law allows the city to take credit for actions and measures that are in process or pending. For example: • Potential housing that could be constructed on existing vacant residentially zoned land • Housing development projects that are currently in permit review, approved but not yet constructed, or under construction • Anticipated accessory (second) dwelling unit construction By taking credit for these allowances, the city’s RHNA allocation can be reduced as shown in Table 2 below. Table 2 – Carlsbad’s net RHNA allocation1 Income group Lower Moderate Moderate Total Housing units 1,397 327 --- 1,724 1 After removal of 698 lower, 422 moderate and more than 1,700 above-moderate income units by taking credit for allowances. Refer to Exhibit 3, the Aug. 27, 2020, City Council staff report, for more information on this credit. The state strongly advises that jurisdictions should incorporate a buffer as part of their Housing Element sites inventory of at least 15% to 30% more capacity than required. This is to ensure sufficient capacity always exists to accommodate the city’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation throughout the eight-year housing cycle used in the process. A buffer also helps the city achieve compliance with the “no net loss” provision of Senate Bill 166 relative to lower- income housing. This provision requires cities to maintain their remaining number of units required to meet regional housing needs for the entire cycle. Exhibit 7 provides information on SB 166 as well as related information regarding other relevant state legislation, SB 330, and the city’s Growth Management Program. Table 3 below shows the total housing units that Carlsbad must accommodate as part of the rezoning program. Table 3 – Carlsbad’s housing unit target for rezoning program Lower income Moderate Total RHNA (from Table 2) 1,397 327 1,724 Plus 30% buffer1 629 225 854 Total units for rezoning 2,026 552 2,578 1The buffer is based on 30% of the initial Regional Housing Needs Assessment shown in Table 1. How sites were selected for rezoning On Aug. 27, 2020, the City Council endorsed a series of site selection methodologies to achieve the goal of 2,578 housing units. The methodologies include: • Rezoning city or other agency-owned properties to allow housing • Converting industrial and commercial land for residential use • Increasing density on existing residential properties Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 3 of 356 Another methodology, assuming properties will be developed at densities in the middle range of what would be allowed, would raise the minimum required density for specific residential designations to help generate housing for the lower and moderate-income groups.4 Staff applied those methodologies to the potential housing sites identified in Housing Element Appendix C and created two map options that meet the city’s housing targets as reflected in Table 3. The two map options identify many of the same sites, but the order or priority in how they fulfill the unit need, as explained below, is different and results in some properties being mapped and others not. It also results in different unit outcomes, as tables 5 and 6 below summarize. Below is a synopsis of the two map options. More detailed background on how the methodologies and maps were developed can be found in the Aug. 27, 2020, staff report. Neither map includes the Ponto property or Site 13, properties that the City Council directed staff to designate as low priorities. Additional information on these two sites is provided later in this staff report. Map 1: Sites prioritized by community input An online survey asked participants to rank criteria for where new housing should be located. A total of 4,252 people responded to the survey between Aug. 7-24, 2020. Based on location data provided by the respondents, nearly two-thirds lived in Carlsbad. The online survey results are not scientific, meaning the opinions of respondents cannot be generalized to the entire Carlsbad population within a known margin of error. 4 The foundation of housing element law is based on the premise that density is a proxy for affordability. The idea being, the more housing units on a site, the density, translates to lower construction costs per unit, which translates to lower rental and sale prices of those units, the affordability. The Department of Housing and Community Development assigns minimum density figures to each income category. For further details, please refer to the Information Bulletin, which can be found at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/home/showdocument?id=3676 Exhibit 4a: Map showing sites prioritized according to community input Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 4 of 356 The criteria favored by survey respondents were, in order of priority: Survey respondents Priority* Methodology Ranking 1 At vacant industrial sites that have been converted to residential use 2.5 2 Near commercial locations, creating "live-work" neighborhoods 2.62 3 On lots that are underutilized (i.e., older buildings that have additional potential) 2.69 4 On vacant land that is zoned for housing developed, but not yet developed 2.87 5 On existing single-family properties as accessory dwelling units (granny flats) 4.08 6 In areas that are already developed but could be made denser by increasing the number of housing units allowed on each piece of property 4.63 * 1 = highest priority, 6 = lowest The responses from those living in Carlsbad and those outside of Carlsbad were not significantly different. Using this information, staff created a map (Exhibit 4a) that reflects that converting industrial and creating “live-work” neighborhoods near commercial sites to allow housing were the community’s top two choices. Taking into account the housing capacity of the sites identified on the community-based map results in a surplus of lower income units and a deficit of moderate-income units, as Table 5 indicates. Site selection according to the community’s preferences includes no density increase on existing residential properties because that was given the lowest priority by survey respondents and was unnecessary to satisfy the lower income need. Table 5 – Community-based map results Lower income Moderate Total Remaining RHNA need with 30% buffer1 2,026 552 2,578 Resulting unit surplus or deficit counting Appendix C sites2 (248) 227 1 From Table 3 2 A negative number indicates a surplus, a positive number indicates a deficit. Excludes the Ponto property and Site 13. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 5 of 356 Map 2: Sites prioritized by the Housing Element Advisory Committee This map was generated based on the site selection priorities of the Housing Element Advisory Committee. The City Council appointed the committee in 2019 to provide guidance on the Housing Element update and encouraged community participation in the process. The committee consisted of nine members, four city commission representatives – one each from the Housing Commission, Planning Commission, Senior Commission, and Traffic and Mobility Commission – and five resident representatives. The committee met throughout 2020, holding its final meeting in December. One of its primary conversation topics was the identification and selection of sites. Members prioritized the rezoning of city- owned properties and conversion of commercial properties to provide housing. And, unlike the community’s rankings, the committee ranked the conversion of industrial properties to residential use as its last priority. Criteria favored by survey respondents were, in order of priority: Housing Element Advisory Committee Priority Methodology 1 Assume midrange densities 2 Rezone city-owned properties 3 Convert commercial to residential 4 Count proposals with rezones 5 Up-zone residential properties 6 Convert industrial to residential * 1 = highest priority, 6 = lowest The priorities of the Housing Element Advisory Committee were different than the priorities from survey respondents. Applying the priorities of the committee requires increasing the allowed density on existing residential properties as well as converting industrial parcels to residential. This creates a greater surplus in housing for lower income residents and a deficit in housing for those in the lower moderate income levels. (Table 6). Table 6 – Housing Element Advisory Committee-based map results Exhibit 4b: Map showing sites prioritized according to Housing Element Advisory Committee input Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 6 of 356 Lower income Moderate Total Remaining RHNA need with 30% buffer1 2,026 552 2,578 Resulting unit surplus or deficit counting Appendix C sites2 (382) 81 1 From Table 3 2 A negative number indicates a surplus, a positive number indicates a deficit. Excludes the Ponto property and Site 13. A full explanation of the rankings and sites counted and mapped as part of the community- based map and the Housing Element Advisory Committee-based map can be found in exhibits 8a and 8b. As noted, both mapping options produce, based on the 30% buffer, more lower income units and fewer moderate-income units than are called for in the regional housing allocation. The deficit occurs because of a lack of sites at the densities needed to produce an adequate number of units in the moderate-income category. Potential solutions to remedy this shortage include applying the surplus of lower income housing units that exceeds the 30% buffer to satisfy the deficit of moderate-income units. This application is permitted by state law. Additionally, the moderate income unit shortage also potentially could be satisfied by recategorizing some of the sites listed in Appendix C for moderate versus lower income densities. These and other alternatives are outlined in the options section of this staff report. City Council actions on housing sites As part of the April 6, 2021, approval of the Housing Element, the City Council took the following actions on two potential housing sites: • Ponto property The Ponto property is an approximately 11-acre vacant parcel generally located at the northeast corner of Carlsbad Boulevard and Avenida Encinas. This property was identified in the city’s previous update of its Housing Element, which covered 2005 to 2021, and staff had originally proposed to include it as part of the current housing plan with a yield of 120 moderate income units. The City Council voted to “remove the Ponto property from the Housing Element Update and look for an acceptable and suitable replacement site within the same quadrant.” • Site 13 Site 13 is a group of six adjacent properties totaling about 21 acres at and near the intersection of Poinsettia Lane and Brigantine Drive and east of Aviara Parkway. There is a house on one property, a greenhouse on another and the rest are vacant. Established single family neighborhoods lie north, south and east of the property. Because of its central location and size, Site 13 was identified in the draft Housing Element as a potential site for an increase in allowable housing density to help the city meet the city’s regional housing assessment. Under the site’s current residential land use designation, approximately 50 single family homes could be built. As originally proposed in the Housing Element, changing the designation to permit higher densities could yield 295 lower income units and 32 moderate income units. Many neighboring community members opposed this redesignation. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 7 of 356 The City Council directed staff to “make Site 13 – Zone 20 cluster a low priority for housing, using it only if necessary, to meet Regional Housing Needs Assessment requirements, and look for an acceptable and suitable alternative site within the same quadrant.”5 Possible replacement sites in the Southwest Quadrant In keeping with City Council direction, staff have sought potential replacement sites in the Southwest Quadrant for the Ponto property and the Site 13 – Zone 20 cluster. One or more of these potential sites could be added to the rezone program to provide housing at densities considered suitable for lower and/or moderate-income housing. While there are few potential properties in the Southwest Quadrant that meet the state’s criteria, staff identified seven potential sites. These potential replacement sites and the pros and cons with each are provided in Table 7, on the following page. Exhibit 9 maps the locations of the seven sites and provides fact sheets for each. 5 Zone 20 refers to the city’s Local Facilities Management Zone 20, which includes the Site 13 property. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 8 of 356 Table 7 - Potential sites to replace Site 13 and Ponto Property (all in Southwest Quadrant) Site Zoning Use Acres Potential units (mod/mod/ lower)1 Pros Cons Owner interest Ambrosia Lane Residential, Open space Vacant 10 23/38/53 Near services/school Habitat Management Plan, open space, environmental constraints Not known Blue Heron Place (Aviara) Residential Vacant 5 57/95/132 Not significantly constrained Within Aviara golf course Not known Caltrans/Pacific Sales Public, Commercial Maint. yard, retail building 6.8 78/129/180 Next to a variety of services; near bus route Both parcels developed Not known Hummingbird Road (Murphy) Residential, Open Space Residence, mostly vacant 34.5 115/190/2652 Near services/school Open space, environmental constraints, property size3 Not known La Costa Glen/Forum Commercial, Open Space Parking lot 7.8 46/76/106 Next to retail services Limited building area, open space, environmental, fire hazard constraints Interested NCTD Poinsettia Coaster Station Public Transit facility 5.8 17/28/404 Adjacent to transit, trails Serves NCTD Interested North Ponto parcels Commercial, Visitor Commercial, Residential Storage, misc. buildings, vacant 6 50/80/1165 Near recreation Not near services, environmental constraints One owner interested; other's interest not known 1 The numbers of potential units may reflect deductions based on constraints. 2Unit yield is based on only 10 acres of the site. 3In addition to some open space and environmental constraints, the property’s large size is also a limitation. The state considers parcels over 10 acres as potentially inadequate to accommodate affordable housing and requires additional analysis to justify them. 4To recognize the site's primary use as a transit facility, unit yield is based only on 25% of the site (about 1.5 acres). NCTD is currently working with consultants to develop options for the Poinsettia and Village stations. Plans could include mixed-use and residential, modifying how many potential units could be built on the site. 5Unit yield does not include 50% of the acreage of the two parcels designated as Visitor Commercial/Residential. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 9 of 356 If the City Council directs staff to include any of the replacement sites in the rezoning program, staff would consult property owners to determine their interest in having their properties designated as housing sites. Staff would then propose specific sites for the City Council to consider rezoning to the higher densities required, at least 26.5 units per acre for lower income units and at least 11.5 units per acre for moderate income housing. Regulatory constraints affecting site selection Along with adoption of the Housing Element Update in April 2021, the City Council also took an action to locating Housing Element sites by passing Resolution 2021-074 (Exhibit 10). This resolution found that state law preempted Carlsbad from implementing the caps on dwelling units called for in its Growth Management Plan on both a quadrant and citywide basis.6 This means the rezoning of property to a higher density that would allow for more housing cannot be denied anywhere in the city based on the dwelling unit limits of the plan. (See Exhibit 7 for more information.) Assembly Bill 686, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, is a 2017 state law requiring a city’s housing element to include an assessment of fair housing practices, an examination of the relationship of available sites to areas of high opportunity, and actions the city is taking to affirmatively further fair housing. The location of affordable housing is key to overcoming potential patterns of segregation, promoting fair housing choice and providing access to opportunities, including education, recreation and employment. Consistent with AB 686, the Housing Element contains policies and programs to ensure, encourage, and direct affordable housing throughout the city. Exhibit 11 lists both General Plan Land Use and Housing Element policies guiding the location of housing, including affordable units and medium and high- density housing. Public engagement plan To get input from the community on sites proposed for rezoning, staff developed a public engagement work plan, attached as Exhibit 6. The plan provides a 45-day public comment period between late August and early October. The plan includes: • Notifying owners of properties proposed for rezoning • Notifying residents and owners of properties within a 600 foot radius of properties proposed for rezoning • Promoting awareness of the proposed rezoning through city communication channels, including social media, the city website, news releases to the media and emails to the city’s database of about 50,000. • One virtual meeting and one in-person, facilitated, public meeting (if COVID-19 related health concerns prevent an in person meeting, city staff will hold two virtual meetings). • An online survey and interactive maps that allow people to see and zoom in on the potential housing sites and relevant city features, such as parks and shopping areas, see detailed site information and provide comments. • Presentations to local organizations and stakeholders. • Informational displays and materials on the site selection process at city facilities, such as at the libraries and Senior Center. 6 These caps had been intended to make sure that development did not occur before specific municipal facilities were in place for an area’s residents. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 10 of 356 • Specific outreach to people who prefer to communicate in Spanish and those in lower income categories who otherwise would not be likely to provide input through traditional city communication channels. By providing multiple ways for the public to provide input, decision-makers can hear from a larger and more diverse group of community members and consider a broader range of perspectives. Please refer to the attached plan for details (Exhibit 6). In addition to soliciting input on the two draft map options, the proposed engagement plan includes some of the actions and activities that will be initiated throughout the environmental review and decision-making process described in the Next Steps section below. Further, land use changes for sites in the city’s Coastal Zone will be considered at a public hearing before the California Coastal Commission, likely in 2023. Options Staff provide the following options for the City Council’s consideration: 1-A. Endorse mapping options presented Pros • May require no additional sites • May avoid need for Site 13 and/or Ponto property to be listed as potential sites for the required housing Cons • Will likely require lower income site “surplus” to satisfy moderate income need • May require increasing density on residential parcels, options not favored by the community or the Housing Element Advisory Committee 1-B. Include additional potential residential sites Pros • If successful, would further assist the city in meeting its regional housing allocation • Could increase distribution of affordable housing across city • Provides options in case other potential sites cannot be realized • May eliminate need for Site 13 and/or Ponto property to be included Cons • Limited options in the Southwest Quadrant, as described • Additional sites in or nearby existing residential areas may be unpopular 2. Reduce the 30% buffer to another number (i.e. 20%) Pros • May decrease number of properties to rezone in this program • May eliminate need to count Site 13 and/or Ponto property Cons • Decreases ability to maintain sites at appropriate densities and affordability throughout the planning cycle (2021-2029) • May make compliance with state law (SB 166) more difficult if sites are needed during the planning cycle Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 11 of 356 3. Restore the Ponto Property to the RHNA sites inventory Pros • Potential yield of 120 moderate income units can help satisfy the city’s regional housing allocation • Requires no rezoning, only restoring the site to the Housing Element sites inventory • Contributes to inventory diversity through property’s coastal location Cons • May increase organized resistance to overall rezoning effort • Restoring the property to the inventory may make any potential non-residential option on the residential portion of the site more difficult to achieve 4. Include Site 13 in one of the mapping options Pros • Potentially contributes to lower and moderate income housing in the inventory • Could enable consideration of other densities, such as studying moderate- income housing only on some of the property • Provides more differentiation between the options Cons • May increase organized resistance to overall rezoning effort • Site is more than a mile from shopping, high frequency transit Fiscal Analysis There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. Next Steps After incorporating any comments and direction from the City Council, staff will begin a 45-day public engagement process that will conclude this year. Staff will then return to the City Council in early 2022 to share comments received and request direction on what options to study in the anticipated environmental document prepared under the California Environmental Quality Act. It is important to note that concurrent with rezoning, staff will also process changes to the General Plan’s Public Safety Element as necessary to comply with state requirements on subjects such as climate resiliency, wildfire hazard and evacuation routes. Following direction on what options to study in the environmental document this fall or winter, staff will include them as “alternatives” under CEQA, prepare a draft environmental impact report that studies the General Plan amendment and rezoning that would be necessary to implement these changes, including studying a no-project alternative that looks at what would occur with no changes. The environmental document will also study amendments required to implement other programs in the adopted Housing Element that require modifications to the city’s Municipal Zoning Code. Public review on the amendments and draft environmental impact report will be conducted, and the documents will be reviewed first by the Planning Commission for a recommendation (and for a recommendation by the Housing Commission, as appropriate), and then by the City Council for potential adoption. The City Council can direct modification of alternatives presented to them, but additional environmental review may be necessary prior to certification of the final environmental document. This program is required to be completed by April 2024. Prior to and concurrently with implementation of this Housing Element Program, there are Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 12 of 356 other programs that are not anticipated to have environmental impacts included in the Housing Element that will be assessed and reported on throughout the entire eight-year housing cycle, from 2021-2029. The most significant other new program being developed by staff that will need to be implemented is a new environmental justice program. This program will include annual reporting and an assessment to identify gaps in disadvantaged neighborhoods and is to be in completed by December 2024. Environmental Evaluation This action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 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. Therefore, it does not require environmental review. Public Notification and Outreach This item was noticed 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. Owners of properties proposed for rezoning, along with residents and owners of properties within a 600 foot radius of properties proposed for rezoning on the two conceptual maps were also notified. The community also received notice of this item through social media, the city’s website and email notifications. Exhibits 1. Adopted City Council Resolution 2021-073 approving the Housing Element 2. July 14, 2021, letter of compliance from the California Department of Housing and Community Development 3. Aug. 27, 2020, City Council staff report 4. Mapping options a. Community-based map b. Housing Element Advisory Committee-based map 5. Housing Element Appendix C 6. Public engagement work plan 7. Information on Senate bills 166, 330 and the Growth Management Plan 8. Full account of site selection based on community and Housing Element Advisory Committee rankings a. Community rankings b. Housing Element Advisory Committee rankings 9. Southwest Quadrant potential replacement sites map and fact sheets 10. City Council Resolution 2021-074 (Adopted April 6, 2021, finding state law preempted certain components of the Growth Management Plan) 11. General Plan goals and policies regarding housing location and diversity Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 13 of 356 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-073 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT EIR 13-02 AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN GPA 2019- 0003 TO ADOPT AN UPDATE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE 2021- 2029 HOUSING CYCLE AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE CASE NAME: HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029 CASE NO.: GPA 2019-0003 (PUB2019-0009) WHEREAS, the General Plan Amendment for Housing Element Update 2021-2029 (GPA 2019- 0003) provides a citywide housing plan for the sixth housing cycle; and WHEREAS, the addendum (Attachment A) serves to document changes or additions to EIR 13-02 (the General Plan & Climate Action Plan Environmental Impact Report, State Clearinghouse Number 2011011004, dated June 2015 and certified by the City of Carlsbad City Council on September 22, 2015) that are necessary but that do not trigger the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR; and WHEREAS, Government Code § 65863(h) also states that "An action that obligates a jurisdiction to identify and make available additional adequate sites for residential development pursuant to this section creates no obligation under the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code) to identify, analyze, or mitigate the environmental impacts of that subsequent action to identify and make available additional adequate sites as a reasonably foreseeable consequence of that action;" WHEREAS, the city submitted the Housing Element Update 2021-2029 document to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for initial review as required by state law on December 24, 2020; in response, HCD sent a February 22, 2021, letter to the city identifying necessary revisions; the city submitted the needed revisions to the state on March 18, 2021; the city continues to work with the agency to ensure any further changes meet the statutory requirements of state housing element law and are made to the satisfaction of the City Attorney. Should HCD require substantial changes to the Housing Element adopted herein, staff shall bring such changes back to City Council for review and adoption; and WHEREAS, in response to HCD's February 22 letter, the city has prepared a revised draft Housing Element Update document dated March 18, 2021, (Attachment B); and EXHIBIT 1 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 14 of 356 WHEREAS, the public outreach for the sixth cycle Housing Element update process occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on public gatherings prevented the city from holding traditional public workshops; instead, the city conducted outreach through a number of methods. The city utilized online engagement tools, including a community survey, newsletters, live streamed citizen advisory committee meetings and online documents to provide opportunities for the community to share their feedback on housing in general and the Housing Element Update 2021-2029; and WHEREAS, public outreach efforts included (1) a City Council-appointed citizens advisory committee (Housing Element Advisory Committee, or HEAC) to guide Housing Element preparation efforts, which it did over 14 public meetings throughout 2020; the HEAC concluded its work with a December 14, 2020, recommendation to submit the draft Housing Element Update document to HCD for its initial review; (2) development of a Housing Element project webpage, with informational brochures and bulletins, an introductory video (in English and Spanish), and links to relevant documents and HEAC meeting material; outreach to the Spanish-speaking community on the survey also included phone calls to community members to provide survey assistance or to gather feedback directly; (3) an August 27, 2020, City Council special meeting to discuss proposed methods for selecting Housing Element sites; (4) an online Housing Element public input survey (in English and Spanish) conducted in August 2020 that generated 4,252 confirmed responses; (5) information mailers sent in November 2020 to approximately 2,700 people including Section 8 program participants and residents at low- income apartments throughout the city informing people of opportunities to provide input on housing in Carlsbad and the Housing Element; (6) joint and separate Housing Commission and HEAC meetings in November and December 2020 to receive public input and provide comments on the Housing Element, initial drafts of which were released to coincide with the meetings; (7) online release of the draft Housing Element Update document submitted to the state for formal public review from January 12, 2021 to February 11, 2021, including the availability of paper copies in the city's libraries; (8) numerous social media posts, new releases as well as 15 e-newsletters sent since June 2020 to more than 2,300 interested parties; (9) informational presentations to the Housing Commission (October 2020), Planning Commission (October 2020 and January 2021), and Traffic and Mobility Commission (September 2020); and (10) public hearings before the Planning Commission and Housing Commission on March 3 and March 4, 2021, as described below; and Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 15 of 356 WHEREAS, on March 3, 2021, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public meeting as prescribed by law to consider GPA 2019-0003 and adopted Resolution No. 7410, recommending the City Council approve an addendum to FIR 13-02, an amendment to the General Plan Housing Element GPA 2019-0003, and an errata sheet dated March 3, 2021, and modifications related to live/work units; and WHEREAS, on March 4, 2021, the Housing Commission held a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider GPA 2019-003 and adopted Resolution No. 2021-003, recommending the City Council approve an amendment to the General Plan Housing Element GPA 2019-0003 and an errata sheet dated March 4, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider GPA 2019-0003; and WHEREAS, the notice for the public hearing was published in the Coast News on March 26, 2021, mailed to surrounding and various public agencies, and posted on the city's website; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the City Council considered all factors, including written public comments, if any, related to GPA 2019-0003; and WHERAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered Planning Commission's and the Housing Commission's recommendation on the Housing Element; WHEREAS, the findings of the Planning Commission in Resolution No. 7410 and the findings of the Housing Commission in Resolution No. 2021-0003 constitute the findings of the City Council in this matter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1.That the above recitations and findings are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference 2.The City Council has reviewed and considered the addendum in conjunction with Final EIR 13-02. 3.That the City Council hereby approves the addendum to Environmental Impact Report E1R 13-02 (Attachment A), and further finds that City's Housing Element Update meets the definition of the first sentence of Gov. Code § 65863(h). Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 16 of 356 4.The City Council hereby approves General Plan Housing Element Update 2021-2029 — GPA 2019-0003 (Attachment B). 5.That the City Council authorizes staff to make non-substantive changes to the Housing Element as necessary to make it internally consistent, compliant with HCD requirements, and in conformity with the final City Council action on the project and made to the satisfaction of the City Attorney. Should HCD require substantial changes to the Housing Element adopted herein, staff shall bring such changes back to City Council for review and adoption. 6.That the City Council allocates an additional $200,000 from the General Fund's City Council contingency for public engagement and environmental analysis needed for the rezoning effort. 7.If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. // // // // // // // // /I // // // Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 17 of 356 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 6th day of April, 2021, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. MATT HALL, Mayor P:A/vta v BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk (SEAL) Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 18 of 356 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT 2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500 Sacramento, CA 95833 (916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453www.hcd.ca.gov July 13, 2021 Scott Chadwick, City Manager City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Dear Scott Chadwick: RE: Review of Carlsbad’s 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Adopted Housing Element Thank you for submitting the City of Carlsbad’s (City) housing element adopted on April 6, 2021 and received for review on April 15, 2021. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (h), the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review. HCD considered comments from the People for Ponto and the San Diego Housing Federation pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (c). HCD is pleased to find the adopted housing element in substantial compliance with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Gov. Code). The adopted element addresses the statutory requirements described in HCD’s February 22, 2021 review. HCD’s finding was based on, among other reasons, several programs that remove constraints on housing and effectuate affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH) policies and practices. Additionally, the City must continue timely and effective implementation of programs such as Program 1.3 (Alternative Housing), Program 1.6 (Development Streamlining), Program 2.7 (Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Similar Housing Cost Offsets) and Program 4.3 (Anti-Segregation in Housing Implementation). The City must monitor the effectiveness of these, and other programs, and make adjustments, as appropriate, as part of its Annual Progress Report to HCD. Specifically, HCD notes the following: •Group Homes for Seven or More: The element notes that group homes forseven or more persons (also referred to as large residential care facilities) arepermitted differently than groups homes for six or fewer persons and areconditionally permitted in only a few zones (pg. 167). Additionally, the elementnotes that residential care facilities must provide one parking space for every three beds. HCD finds the permitting and parking requirements to beconstraints for developing and providing access to housing for persons withdisabilities. As such, the City must implement Program 1.3 (Alternative EXHIBIT 2 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 19 of 356 Scott Chadwick, City Manager Page 2 Housing), objective g: to review and amend the Carlsbad zoning ordinance or allow group homes of seven or more in the same manner as group homes of six or fewer; allow group homes in all residential zones; and remove constraints, including parking constraints, to housing for persons with disabilities by April 2023 • Site Development Plan Process: The element notes that through the site development plan process, Planning Commission or City Council may impose special conditions or requirements that are more restrictive than the current development standards related to density, parking standards, setbacks, heights, etc., (pg. 194). HCD finds this to be a constraint to development as stricter requirements can add to costs, timing, and create uncertainty to the approval of a project. As a result, the City must implement Program 1.6 (Development Streamlining), objective g: to review and remove any special conditions from the site development planning process that will impact the density, cost, timing, or certainty of a projects approval by April 2022. • AFFH – Mobility Enhancement: As part of addressing Assembly Bill (AB) 686 (Chapter 958, Statues of 2018) AFFH requirements, jurisdictions must include goals, policies, and a schedule of actions that will have a beneficial impact during the planning period. Specifically, the element identified Program 2.7 (Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Similar Housing Cost Offsets), objective d, and Program 4.3 (Anti-Segregation in Housing Implementation), objective f, as mobility strategies. Implementing these programs is essential to removing barriers to housing in areas of opportunity and strategically enhancing access. • Rezoning: The element includes the rezone program needed to identify adequate sites to accommodate the City’s regional housing need allocation (RHNA) for lower-income households. Program 1.1 (Provide Adequate Sites to Accommodate the RHNA) commits to rezone at least 108 acres with a minimum density of 30 units per acre by April 2024 to accommodate a shortfall capacity of 1,397 units to meet the lower-income RHNA. The program also commits to rezone sufficient capacity to accommodate 327 units for moderate income RHNA. Encinas Creek Apartments: The housing element relies on the pending development of the Encinas Creek Apartments (which is now referenced as 4k Apartments in the applicant’s SB 330 submittal), to accommodate 63 units of the City’s RHNA for lower- income households and 64 units of the City’s RHNA for above-moderate households (pg. B-15). Sites and projects that are being counted towards RHNA must have existing or planned access to infrastructure to ensure development during the planning period. Timely implementation of access to infrastructure, including roads, is critical to ensure the project can be developed within the planning period. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 20 of 356 Scott Chadwick, City Manager Page 3 The City must report on progress toward implementing all of the programs identified in the housing element pursuant to Government Code section 65400. Failure to act consistently with the programs noted above, may trigger a review by HCD pursuant to Government Code Section 65585, subdivision (i) and may impact the City’s housing element compliance status. Government Code section 65588, subdivision (e)(4), requires a jurisdiction that failed to adopt its housing element within 120 calendar days from the statutory due date to revise its element every four years until adopting at least two consecutive revisions by the applicable due dates. The City has adopted its housing element before the due date of April 15, 2021, and as such has met the second four-year update requirement. The City is no longer subject to the four-year revision requirements and may resume an eight- year update schedule. Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing element is essential to effective housing planning. Throughout the housing element process, including as part of the implementation of programs described above, the City must continue to engage the community. Public participation should include a wide range of approaches and participants, including organizations that represent lower-income and special-needs households. The process should make information regularly available while considering and addressing comments where appropriate. For your information, some other elements of the general plan must be updated on or before the next adoption of the housing element. The safety and conservation elements of the general plan must include analysis and policies regarding fire and flood hazard management (Gov. Code, § 65302, subd. (g).). Also, the land-use element must address disadvantaged communities HCD urges the City to consider these timing provisions and welcomes the opportunity to provide assistance. For information, please see the Technical Advisories issued by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research at: http://opr.ca.gov/docs/SB244_Technical_Advisory.pdf and http://opr.ca.gov/docs/Final_6.26.15.pdf. Please note the City now meets specific requirements for state-funding programs designed to reward local governments for compliance with State Housing Element Law. For example, HCD’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program and CalTrans’ SB1 grant program consider housing element compliance in their review process. The CalTrans’ SB 1 grant program also considers annual progress report submissions. Please see HCD’s website for specific information about funding programs at http://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/active-funding/index.shtml and Caltrans’ website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/tpp/grants.html. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 21 of 356 Scott Chadwick, City Manager Page 4 HCD appreciates the hard work, cooperation, and diligence the Carlsbad housing element team, including Don Neu, Jeff Murphy, Scott Donnell, Brenna Weatherby, Eric Lardy, and Rick Rust provided. HCD is committed to assisting the City in addressing all statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Sohab Mehmood, of our staff, at Sohab.Mehmood@hcd.ca.gov. Sincerely, Shannan West Land Use & Planning Unit Chief Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 22 of 356 CITY COUNCIL Meeting Date: To: From: Staff Contact: August 27, 2020 Mayor and City Council Scott Chadwick, City Manager Scott Donnell, Senior Planner Scott.donnell@carlsbadca.gov or 760-602-4618 CA Review RK Subject: Our Home Our Future -Proposed Methodologies for Choosing Locations for Future Housing in Carls�ad, as Part of Required Update to Housing Element of the General Plan Project Name: Housing Element Update 2021-2029 Project No.: GPA 2019-0003 (PUB 2019-0009) Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1)Receive a report on proposed methods for selecting potential housing sites to meet Carlsbad's share of the region's future housing needs. 2)Provide direction to staff, as needed, on any changes or additions to the proposed methods. 3)Allocate additional funds not to exceed $55,000 to cover costs for outside legal counsel to assist in the legal review of the city's Housing Element Update Executive Summary As required under state law, the city has begun updating the Housing Element in the city's General Plan. The Housing Element provides the city with a coordinated and comprehensive strategy for promoting the production of safe, decent and affordable housing for varying income levels within the community for the next eight years, from April 2021 through April 2029. The periodic process of updating local housing elements includes a regional assessment to quantify the need for housing within each jurisdiction during the specified planning periods. This is called the regional housing needs assessment, also known as RHNA. The latest regional housing needs assessment for San Diego County calls for 3,873 housing units, including 2,195 for residents in the low-and very low-income categories, to be created in Carlsbad during this period. The city must demonstrate to the state Department of Housing and Community Development that its local housing plan, the Housing Element, has adequate land capacity and implementing policies to accommodate building its share of housing units. Aug.27,2020 Item #1 Page 1 of 91 Exhibit 3 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 23 of 356 Page 2 There are several ways to meet this need. Based on technical analysis, input from the City Council-appointed Housing Element Advisory Committee and feedback from the community, staff developed several approaches or methodologies that could be used to decide how to meet future housing needs. It is going to take a combination of these methodologies to develop a plan that will be able to accommodate the assigned housing numbers. Staff is providing the City Council with this report on these methodologies to receive City Council input and direction before using them to create draft maps that would show proposed specific locations where new housing could be built in the future. Once these maps are created, the following steps will take place: •Outreach to owners of affected properties to determine interest in land use or zoning changes•Environmental analysis •Review and input by the Housing Element Advisory Committee and the public Based on feedback and further analysis, staff will return to the City Council in early 2021 with a draft of the city's Housing Element update, including the recommended map showing locations of future housing in Carlsbad. Discussion State law requires cities and counties in California to update their housing elements every eight years. The law and steps taken to update a housing plan are complicated, but to help the community better understand the terminology and processes used, staff developed an information bulletin that answers many common questions, including how the state determines housing requirements for jurisdictions, what qualifies as affordable, how density translates to affordability, the process localities must follow to secure a certified Housing Element and the implications for failing to meet required state housing goals. This bulletin is attached as Exhibit 1. On July 10, 2020, the San Diego Association of Governments Board of Directors adopted the final Regional Housing Needs Assessment Plan for San Diego County. The plan accepted the state housing department's determination that 171,685 housing units were needed in the region. Based on a SAN DAG-developed methodology, those units were allocated to the 18 cities in San Diego County and its unincorporated areas. The City of Carlsbad's share is as follows: 2021-2029 Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation by income Very low Low Moderate Moderate+ Total 1,311 784 749 1,029 3,873 When compared to the city's RHNA allocation for the current housing cycle, from 2013-2021, the city was assigned 27% fewer housing units overall for this upcoming housing cycle, a drop of 1,126. This is reflected in the chart below: Aug.27,2020 Item #1 Page 2 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 24 of 356 Page 3 The type of housing assigned for the next housing cycle changed significantly. The assessment included: •48% (1,616 units) reduction in housing for moderate and above-moderate income ("Moderate+") residents. These types of housing are typically single-family and lower density development. •31% (490 units) increase in housing assigned for low and very-low income categories. This type of housing is typically higher density development such as apartments and condominiums. Net housing increase based on current plan The first step in updating the city's housing element is to look at the existing housing element to determine if the plan already has the capacity to accommodate all or a portion of the assigned housing units. The chart below shows the number of housing units, by income category, that staff estimate can be carried over to the new housing plan. This is only an estimate because the state housing department has the final say as to whether sites can be counted for future housing. This determination is made once a draft of the housing element is submitted for review. Units by income levels Source Very low/ Low Moderate Moderate+ RHNA (total housing assigned to Carlsbad) 2,095 749 1,029 Housing in General Plan (466) (129) (496) Housing already planned (no rezoning required)1 (404) (21) (1,409) Current accessory dwelling units {granny flats) (185) (476) 0 Net amount of new housing required 1,040 123 (876) Net amount of new housing required with "buffer"2 1,354 235 ' Includes several development projects, three of which propose a state density bonus or local density increase that will result in an additional 57 very low-income units and 226 moderate+ units above the density allowed under current zoning. 2 The state housing department recommends that a buffer be built into the plan in the event a site does not get built at the level of affordability planned. Staff assumed a buffer based on 15% of the gross RHNA total. The state recommends a buffer of 15 to 30%. Current General Plan The city's General Plan is a broad policy document that serves as a blueprint for how land will be used in the city. The city's current General Plan was adopted by the City Council in 2015 following eight years of technical analysis and community input. The General Plan identifies locations for housing that have been vetted by the community and undergone analysis required by the California Environmental Quality Act. Using housing units already included in the city's General Plan to meet the city's new housing allocation reduces the need to find other properties. Finding new properties for housing in Carlsbad requires an extensive process including legal and technical analysis, environmental analysis, community Aug.27,2020 Item #1 Page 3 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 25 of 356 Page 4 outreach, property owner outreach and potentially legislative action to change land uses and zoning. The following three types of properties identified in the city's General Plan can meet a significant percentage of the city's assigned housing needs. •Vacant/underutilized sites Underutilized sites are those not developed to their full potential and signify opportunities for additional housing. A draft map showing both vacant and underutilized existing eligible sites is attached as Exhibit 2. •Planned/pending projects (no rezoning proposed) Under state law, development projects that are in the entitlement processes as of June 30, 2020, and anticipated to be constructed by the end of the eight-year cycle, can be counted toward the RHNA obligations for the housing plan. The units listed in this section are associated with development projects that are either approved, that is, entitled but not built, or pending (Exhibit 3). The pending projects do not require a change in zoning based on the densities currently allowed in the General Plan. The exception is noted in the chart above for three projects whose developers are proposing increased densities through means other than rezoning. The units built through planned projects are being identified separately because they represent a realistic view of the type, such as the affordability of unit, and density that can be achieved on those sites. Should the projects not get approved or built, the city can still count the sites as part of its housing inventory based on their underlying zoning. •Accessory dwelling units In recent years, the state legislature has relaxed laws to promote the production of accessory dwelling units (granny flats), which the state considers a viable affordable housing choice. The state housing department now allows jurisdictions to assume a unit count that is three to five times the average of the housing produced in the past. The state housing department has advised Carlsbad to base its estimates of producing accessory dwelling units on permitting data from 2015 and 2016.-The city's annual average ADU production rate for 2015 and 2016 was 25 units. To be conservative, staff has assumed a rate three times the average, or 75 accessory dwelling units per year.1 This assumption likely will need support in the way of proposed Housing Element programs that, for example, promote ADU awareness and education. ADU construction is also not linked to a specific quadrant and could occur anywhere in the city's residential areas. Their development also does not count toward the caps on dwelling units contained in the city's Growth Management Plan. 1 HCD permits a jurisdiction to count toward its RHNA obligations the units it estimates will be produced over a nearly nine-year projection period. In the San Diego region, this period began June 30, 2020, and will end April 15, 2029. Aug.27,2020 Item #1 Page 4 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 26 of 356 Page 5 Methodologies to meet housing allocation To identify additional housing locations, beyond what can be accommodated by the three categories above, city staff have identified the following potential methodologies: Assume midrange densities Up-zone existing residentially zoned properties Count proposed projects that include a rezone Use city-owned properties Rezone select commercial properties to residential Rezone select industrial properties to residential Each methodology is described below, accompanied with the potential number of dwelling units it is expected to yield, as well as its benefits and possible drawbacks. Assume midrange densities The General Plan assigns residential properties a range of densities that can be constructed. For example, the R-30 land use designation allows a residential density range of 23-30 dwelling units per acre, referred to as du/ac. Under the current housing element, staff calculated unit yield 2 for purposes of Housing Element compliance at the low (minimum) end of the density range, or, in the case of R-30, at 23 du/ac. The proposed methodology suggests that by requiring developers to build at the middle of the residential density range, 26.5 du/ac, instead of at the minimum, 23 du/ac, the city could generate additional very low and low-income units. This methodology, which would be applied to existing R-15, R-23 and R-30 sites, as well as any new R-35 and R-40 designated sites (see next section), could generate several hundred units that could qualify for the moderate-and lower-income categories. •Potential benefits o No change in zoning is required. o City has used this approach successfully in the 2005-2013 housing cycle. •Possible drawbacks o Some sites may not be appropriate for midrange density Up-zone existing residentially zoned properties Because the General Plan assigns more than enough sites to meet the city's above-moderate income category, some of these sites could be rezoned to higher densities. This is called up zoning. Higher density development tends to provide housing for lower income residents. Under this methodology, the· existing designations of the vacant and underutilized sites might change as follows: 2 Unit yield refers to the number of units, or homes, that can be achieved based on the density allowed per acre. Aug.27,2020 Item #1 Page 5 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 27 of 356 Page 6 Existing du/ac Possible New du/ac Designation Designation R-4 0-4 R-23 15-23 R-30 23-30 R-23 15-23 R-15 8-15 R-30 23-30 R-35 30-35 R-30 23-30 R-23 15-23 R-35 30-35 R-40 35-40 R-30 23-30 R-35 30-35 R-40 35-40 Properties affected by this methodology are mostly in the northeast quadrant near El Camino Real and College Boulevard (in Sunny Creek/Local Facility Management Zone 15) and in the southwest quadrant, including the Ponto area (Exhibit 4). Depending on the site and density applied, this methodology could generate over 1,000 units that would qualify under the lower income category. •Potential benefits o Affects properties that are currently zoned for residential use. o Helps balance the types {income levels) of housing to be built in the city. o Additional density could make infrastructure completion more feasible (LFMZ 15). •Possible drawbacks o To achieve a density of 35 or 40 du/ac, building size will likely need to be four to five stories. o Introduces higher density development in lower density neighborhoods. o While this methodology increases low income unit counts, it decr�ases counts for above moderate units. Count proposed projects that include a rezone Not reflected in the planned projects in the section above are two current development proposals that could contribute to meeting the city's RHNA need: •North County Plaza -Residential and commercial project with 240 apartments west of The Shoppes •West Oaks -Proposed conversion of vacant industrial land into a 192-unit apartment project While development applications have been formally filed, these projects are not counted as part of the planned projects above because their developers seek a land use change or propose to residentially develop commercial land. This methodology could generate a little less than 100 units in the lower income category. Aug.27,2020 Item #1 Page 6 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 28 of 356 Page 7 •Potential benefits o Actual applications reflecting housing type and density that can be achieved o Interested property owner •Possible drawbacks o Projects require a rezone o If projects are denied, city loses the units counted toward meetings its RHNA need. Utilize city-owned or government agency-owned properties The city currently owns or holds interest in a few properties that could be rezoned to allow for future lower income housing (Exhibit 5). Examples include: •The northern-most city-owned industrial/office lot (Lot 5) on College Boulevard near Palomar Point Way •City owned parking lot portion of The Shoppes @ Carlsbad This methodology could generate around 300 to 400 units that would qualify under lower income category, This could also include working with the North County Transit District to possibly use its vacant property in the Village by the Coaster Station. •Potential benefits o City-owned property couid help reduce overall development costs, resulting in more potential affordable units. o Some sites located in areas with services that could possibly accommodate higher density development (40 du/ac) with higher percentage of dedicated affordable units o Some sites are near job centers and transit corridors. •Possible drawbacks o Residential use of some city properties is inconsistent with the City Council adopted 2017 Real Estate Strategic Plan o Title and ownership issues to resolve o Actual density possibilities unknown o Long entitlement process o Adequate parking for the mall must be maintained o Jurisdictional boundary concerns o Roadway improvement concerns Rezone select commercial properties to residential While the city must plan for commercial and retail growth to serve the additional housing growth, there are a few properties in the city that are currently zoned for commercial use that co.uld feasibly be rezoned to accommodate higher density residential development (Exhibit 6}. As an example: Aug.27,2020 Item #1 Page 7 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 29 of 356 Page 8 •The vacant commercially designated portion of property on the northeast corner of College Boulevard and El Camino Real (known as the Wal mart site) may be able to accommodate high density residential such as R-30, R-35 or R-40. •Other sites to consider could include Ponto and vacant land across from The Forum. •It should be noted that the shopping center just west of The Shoppes already has an application on file to convert commercial property to residential. This methodology could generate around 200 to 500 units that would qualify under the lower-income category, depending upon the density selected. •Potential benefits o Sites are generally close to neighborhood goods and services. •Possible drawbacks o Not always near local jobs centers o Loss of sales tax generating land Rezone select industrial properties to residential Under the current general plan, there are numerous industrial lots that have remained vacant since their original grading (Exhibit 7). Only industrial properties free of constraints (i.e., airport, incompatible industrial uses, fire prevention concerns) would be considered under this methodology. •Many of the sites are east and west of Melrose Drive •One underutilized site along Cougar Drive and Palmer Way just east of El Camino Real. Together, the vacant industrial sites total almost 50 acres. City staff recommend rezoning certain properties from planned industrial to R-30, R-35 or R-40 residential with a minimum density of 26.5, 32.5 and 37.5, respectively. It should be noted that the owner of a vacant property off Palomar Airport Road has an application already on file to convert a planned industrial zoned parcel to R-30 residential use. This site was considered as a possible housing site in the last Housing Element update cycle, but was not changed. This methodology could generate more than 1,000 units that could qualify under lower income category. •Potential benefits o Virtually all sites being considered are vacant and unconstrained, thereby resulting in a high number of units o Provides housing near job centers. •Possible drawbacks o While free from constraints, still located near industrial areas o Not always convenient to neighborhood goods and services o Loss of land in areas where jobs are created Aug.27,2020 Item #1 Page 8 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 30 of 356 Page 9 Housing Element Advisory Committee On Sept. 10, 2019, the City Council established the Housing Element Advisory Committee, a nine member committee3 made up of City of Carlsbad residents charged with the oversight of the Housing Element update effort. At its Aug. 12, 2020, meeting staff presented members the information contained in this report. Followin·g member discussions, the committee recommended a different priority for the methodologies than that chosen by staff. The chart below compares the rankings. Staff and Housing Element Advisory Committee priority rankings Methodologies to meet housing need Staff HEAC Change assumption about how many units will be built 1 1 Increase units allowed on properties that already allow housing 2 5 Projects already proposed that require rezoning not yet approved 3 4 Rezone city-owned properties 4 2 Convert some commercial property to residential use 5 3 Convert some industrial to residential uses 6 6 During deliberations and discussions, committee members made several comments and raised concerns that led to their recommended prioritization, which are summarized as follows: •Overall concern that up zoning lower density residential properties to allow for higher density development could adversely impact existing lower density neighborhoods. •While R-35 and R-40 could generate more units on a site, the idea of four and.five story structures may affect views. •Higher densities (R-35 and R-40) and taller buildings may be more appropriate on major thoroughfares where bulk/scale is not an issue and the road network can handle higher traffic volumes. •Concerns that residential use in industrial areas may result in conflicts; but they also found value in an increased work/housing balance. •Proposed projects that included a rezone seemed logical (willing property owner to take on higher density housing, project already in vetting process). Over'all, the committee (and staff) recognized that no one methodology will be able to address the RHNA requirements and that it will likely take a combination of methodologies to meet our 3 Four representatives from existing city commissions, one resident from each city quadrant, and one at-large member. Aug.27,2020 Item #1 Page 9 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 31 of 356 Page 10 targets. The committee also recognized that the methodologies involving up-zoning residential properties and rezone industrial properties could be supported given certain site characteristics. The Growth Management Plan There are limits on housing in the Growth Management Plan, which was passed by voters in 1986 as Proposition E. The ideology behind the plan is to ensure that new development and growth do not outpace the performance standards established for public facilities such as roads, parks and emergency services. New development must be measured against the plan's standards and show that they comply with the requirements before being approved. Among other things, the plan established the maximum number of homes that can be built in the city, referred to as the growth cap. To ensure even distribution of housing development, the city was divided into quadrants with each quadrant assigned a portion of the city's growth cap, referred to as quadrant caps. Under the plan, once a quadrant reaches its assigned cap, the city is precluded from approving any further housing development in that quadrant. Housing Crisis Act of 2019 A recent state law prohibits a city's ability to place a moratorium on development. Senate Bill 330, the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, took effect on Jan. 1, 2020, and imposed new permitting regulations for housing that greatly limit public agencies' ability to deny housing developments. As it relates to the city's efforts to update its housing plan, SB 330 prohibits any laws that act as a cap on the number of housing units that can be approved or constructed. SB 330 goes on to prohibit a city from enforcing laws that have the effect of imposing a moratorium or similar restriction or limitation on housing development. On Jan. 21, 2020, an overview of the impacts of SB 330 were provided at a joint special meeting of the City Council, Planning Commission, Housing Commission, Traffic & Mobility Commission, and Housing Element Advisory Committee (Exhibit 8). On Aug. 4, 2020, the city sent a letter to the state Department of Housing & Community Development requesting an opinion of the enforceability of the city's growth cap under 58330 on the housing element update (Exhibit 9). As of the writing of this staff report, staff has not received a response. The act will expire Jan. 1, 2025, unless extended by the legislature. Impact on the city's housing and growth management plans The chart below provides a status of the citywide and quadrant caps, considering existing development and planned growth. If the net RHNA target of 1,589 units (1,354 lower income units and 235 moderate income units) remains unchanged, no quadrant could theoretically accept all the housing units and maintain consistency with the Growth Management Plan's cap on development in a given quadrant. The Southwest Quadrant, which has a remaining GMP capacity of 1,232 additional units, has the largest remaining capacity of all quadrants. However, the ability of this quadrant to accommodate a large number of these units is not practical given the limited number of sites available, land costs, required density, and multi-story structure type that would be required. In order to develop a new housing element that is consistent with state law, the required RHNA units will realistically need to be distributed Aug. 27,2020 Item #1 Page 10 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 32 of 356 Page 11 between the different quadrants, thereby exceeding one or more quadrant caps. Nevertheless, the overall citywide unit cap of 54,599 as approved by the voters will not be exceeded. As the chart below reflects, 2,296 housing units remain to reach the 54,599 citywide cap. It is important to note that 1,353 of those units were removed by City Council action in 2002, leaving 943 units currently available. To plan for the net RHNA target of 1,589 units, a portion of the units removed by the City Council will need to be reinstated as part of this Housing Element update. The chart below shows how many the residential dwelling status of each quadrant of the city: DESCRIPTION � NORTHEAST I SOUTHWEST I SOUTHEAST • CITYWIDE QUADRANT QUADRANT QUADRANT TOTAL Units built 11,839 649 12,488 7,264 10,179 16,426 46,357 Units planned 1,989 247 2,236 1,676 1,448 586 5,946 Total built/planned 13,828 896 14,724 8,940 11,627 17,012 52,303 GMP unit caps -----15,370 9,042 12,859 17,328 54,599 Remaining 118 528 646 102 1,232 316 2,296 Notes: Data is current as of June 30, 2020 Total built/planned includes sites in all quadrants except the Village .. lt includes unbuilt approved projects, as well as vacant and underdeveloped property designated for residential use by the General Plan. Remaining refers to dwelling unit capacity in addition to what is currently planned by the General Plan or approved as part of an unbuilt project. These remaining "potential additional dwellings" must be allocated from the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank of unbuilt units that may be used by other projects. On June 23, 2020, following the adoption of the fy 2020-21 budget, the City Council expressed interest in holding a workshop before the end of the year to initiate discussions on how to approach an update to the city's Growth Management Plan. Staff is targeting a City Council workshop later in the fall. Public input In addition to engaging the Housing Element Advisory Committee, staff sought input on potential methodologies from the community. Through an online survey, more than 3,200 respondents ranked potential methods and responded to other questions related to the housing element update. The questions posed to the public addressed various elements of the methodologies being considered, but were geared to a lay audience. As a result, the priority methodologies identified by the public cannot be compared directly to the priorities proposed by staff and the committee. It should also be noted that although the number of respondents was very high (the highest of any city survey in recent history), the survey is not scientific. Instead it reflects the views of those who took the survey. Also, please note that the data below reflect responses through Aug. 20. Aug.27,2020 Item #1 Page 11 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 33 of 356 Page 12 The ranking of priorities in the survey responses were: Rating Ranking highest priority= 1 lowest priority= 6 Highest priority 2 3 4 5 Lowest 6 priority At vacant industrial sites that have been converted to residential use Near commercial locations, creating "live-work" neighborhoods On lots that are underutilized (i.e., older buildings that have additional potential) On vacant land that is zoned for housing developed, but not yet developed On existing single-family properties as accessory dwelling units (granny flats) Areas that are already developed but could be made denser by increasing the number of housing units allowed on each piece of property 2.5 2.62 2.69 2.87 4.08 4.63 The survey also included other questions that could help inform the selection of sites for new housing in Carlsbad. A full report of the results will be available once the survey closes on Aug. 24. Alternatives Although there were areas of agreement among professional staff, the committee and the public, there were also significant differences. For example: •Survey respondents did not favor accessory dwelling units as a way to help meet the city's housing goals. Based on changes in state law, staff expect ADUs will comprise at least a portion of the city's housing goals. •Increasing density was the top choice among staff and the committee and the least favored among survey respondents. •Conversely, staff and the committee ranked the conversion of industrial land to residential as the lowest priority; it was the most popular methodology among survey respondents Staff propose developing maps showing properties that could be designated for future housing using three approaches: •Staff's recommended priorities •Priorities recommended by the Housing Element Advisory Committee •Priorities identified by survey respondents •Any additional or different methodologies and priorities provided by the City Council This approach will provide a variety of options that can be taken through the next phase of evaluation. This includes review and input from the Housing Element Advisory Committee and the community as well as environmental analysis. Aug.27,2020 Item #1 Page 12 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 34 of 356 Page 13 Fiscal Analysis Staff is requesting an allocation of additional funds in the amount of $40,000 for a total not to exceed $55,000 to cover costs for outside legal counsel to assist in the legal review of the city's Housing Element Update. The funding is requested from the City Council's General Fund contingency account. The City Council approved the budget for the Housing Element update on Sept. 10, 2019, when it approved a project work plan, Housing Element Advisory Committee charter and a budget carry forward4, and on January 28, 2020, when it approved a consultant contract for the project. As part of that budget, $15,000 was earmarked for outside assistance with California Environmental Quality Act and housing element law. Given the complexities of housing element law and anticipated meetings with state housing department representatives, staff recommends increasing the fund amount for legal services to a total not to exceed $55,000. Next Steps City staff will apply the methods described in this report, including any new direction the City Council may wish to provide, to create a series of maps identifying various combinations of properties and approaches that will enable the city to meet state housing requirements. City staff will then contact owners of properties that could potentially be rezoned to determine interest. The final map options will be presented to the Housing Element Advisory Committee and the public for input. They will also undergo environmental analysis to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff will return to the City Council with the feedback and environmental analysis during a public hearing to consider approval of the final housing element and environmental impact report. These documents must be approved by April 2021 to meet the state's deadline. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) The proposed action is not a "project" as defined in California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 because the action involves a request for guidance and direction from the city Council on the development and preparation of the city's Housing Element Update. This guidance and direction, on its own accord, will not cause significant environmental impact. As such, this activity is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3). This determination is predicated on Section 15004 of the guidelines, which provide direction to lead agencies on t�e appropriate timing for environmental review. The Housing Element Update, for which this direction will help develop, will require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines. Public Notification 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. Notice of this meeting was also posted on social media and the city's website and emailed to project 4 A carry forward is unspent prior-year funding reallocated to the new fiscal year for the same purpose. Aug.27,2020 Item #1 Page 13 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 35 of 356 Page 14 stakeholders. Discussion about this item and its consideration by the City Council also occurred as part of the Housing Element Advisory Committee's Aug. 12, 2020, meeting. Exhibits 1.Information bulletins ("How new state mandates impact Carlsbad's housing plan") 2.Map of existing eligible sites 3.Map of planned project sites 4.Map of potential residential sites for up zone 5.Map of potential city-and government agency-owned sites 6.Map of potential commercial sites considered for rezone 7.Map of potential industrial sites considered for rezone 8.January 21, 2020, City Council staff report overviewing SB 330 9.August 4, 2020 Letter to HCD on cap growth enforcement Aug.27,2020 Item #1 Page 14 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 36 of 356 Exhibit 1 How new state mandates impact CARLSBAD'S HOUSING PLAN (city of Carlsbad Since 1969, California has required that all cities and counties adequately plan for their share of the state's growing housing needs. While cities do not build housing -that is the function of private developers -they do adopt plans, regulations and programs that provide opportunities for how and where housing development occurs. One of the most important housing policy documents used by jurisdictions is the General Plan; more specifically, the Housing Element of the General Plan. The General Plan serves as the "blueprint"for how a city will grow and develop and includes seven state required elements: land use, transportation, conservation, noise, open space, safety, and housing. The law mandating that housing be included as an element of ·each jurisdiction's General Plan is known as "Housing Element Law:' This information bulletin outlines how the state determines housing requirements for jurisdictions, the process localities must follow to secure a certified Housing Element, and the implications for failing to meet required state housing goals. I.THE REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMEN T The California Department of Housing & Community Development is responsible for developing state housing production goals. These goals represent the total number of housing units to be built within an eight year housing cycle for varying income groups. This process is referred to as the Regional Housing Needs Assessment. Once the RHNA is determined, HCD assigns the RHNA figures to the 21 different council of governments located throughout the state, who in turn assign the housing goals to their respective member cities and counties. Carlsbad's COG is the San Diego Association of Governments, who represents 18 cities and the County of San Diego. The RHNA is developed by HCD and distributed to the individual cities and counties by the COGs in accordance with four state directed RHNA objectives: •Plan for housing at all income levels/all jurisdictions •Balance jobs and housing •Focus development in urban areasProtect rural areas, open space and habitat land These objectives are achieved using several regional and local factors and influences including: »Share of existing and projected population growth » Distribution of existing households (by income) »Existing and projected jobs - » Persons per household »Opportunities and constraints for housing»Availability of land suitable for development » Preserved or protected lands »Availability of high quality transit corridors »Historic vacancy rates and loss of units »Housing cost burdens »Social equity adjustments Aug.27,2020 II.HOUSING BASED ON INCOME CATEGORIES Under Housing Element Law, RHNA is assigned to four income groups or categories. Families with ... •Very low household income •Low household income•Moderate household income •Above moderate household income The household income for each of these categories is based on a percentage of the Area Median Income, as reflected in the chart below. Income Category Percent of AMI Very Low <50% Low 51 to 80% Moderate 81 to 120% Above Moderate >120% These percentages are applied to the AMI for a region, not a specific city. Carlsbad falls under the AMI for San Diego County, which is currently $86,300 per year for a four-person household. In comparison, Carlsbad's median income is at S 107,600. The income categories pursuant to the San Diego County AMI is reflected in the table below for a family of four: Income Category Percent of AMI Household Very Low <50% $53,500 Low 51 to 80% $85,600 Moderate 81to 120% $103,550 Above Moderate >120%>$103,550 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 37 of 356 Ill. DENSITY AND AFFORDABILITY The foundation of Housing Element Law is based on the premise that density is a proxy for affordability. The idea being, the more housing units on a site (density) translates to lower construction costs per unit, which translates to lower rental/sale prices of those units (affordability). As such, HCD assigns minimum density figures to each income category as reflected below. Income Category Percent of AMI Minimum Density1 Very low $53,500 30 du/ac low $85,600 30 du/ac Moderate $103,550 15 du/ac Above Moderate >$103,550 <15 du/ac 'du/ac = Dwelling unit per 1 acre of land Most cities and counties can attest that higher density development alone rarely translates to housing that is affordable at the targeted income categories. As such, the state requires that cities develop and implement programs that will help facilitate affordable housing sales/rental costs (i.e., inclusionary housing requirements, locally-funded subsidies), but the programs cannot be too onerous as to make the housing development infeasible to construct (i.e., require that all higher-density projects be restricted as affordable). Until state law changes, this is the formula that cities and counties must use when planning for housing under state Housing Element Law. IV.THE LOCAL HOUSING ELEMENT Once a jurisdiction receives its RHNA allocations, it must update its General Plan and Housing Element to demonstrate how the jurisdiction, particularly through policies and zoning, can or will accommodate the RHNA. Generally, a Housing Element must include the following: •Review of previous Housing Element •Assessment of housing needs •Inventory and analysis of adequate sites •Analysis of potential constraints •Housing policies and programs Quantified objectives One of the most labor intensive and controversial components of the process is the inventory and analysis of adequate sites. Each jurisdiction must evaluate the Land Use Element of their General Plan to determine whether there is enough land available, with adequate zoning (minimum density as described in Section 111), to accommodate their assigned RHNA allocation for each income category. If unable to accommodate the housing goals, the jurisdiction must rezone enough land to meet the RHNA obligation. In addition to adequately zoning sites, the law requires that each jurisdiction look for ways to streamline permit processes and remove processing barriers in order to facilitate the creation of affordable housing. A ministerial process with reduced fees and development incentives (i.e., increased density above plan allowance, waiver of design standards like parking or setbacks, expedited permit review) for affordable housing projects is highly encouraged by HCD. Ultimately, an effective Housing Element provides the necessary conditions for developing and preserving an adequate supply of housing, including housing affordable to seniors, families, and workers. The update plan provides the opportunity to develop housing and land use strategies to reflect local changing needs, resources, and conditions and provides a vehicle to adopt approaches addressing state driven regulations related to sustainability and environmental concerns. Jurisdictions may also use the Housing Element as an opportunity to complement their economic development . goals with their housing goals. Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Community Development Department j 1635 Faraday Ave. I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I www.carlsbadca.gov Page 16 of 91 Page 2 of 4 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 38 of 356 V.HCD HOUSING ELEM ENT CERTIFICATION Once updated, Housing Elements must be reviewed and approved by HCD and then adopted by the local jurisdiction (City Council) prior to state mandated deadlines (described in Section VIII). Failure to timely complete this process will result in several penalties, as highlighted in the section below. VI.PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE & LIMITATIONS Failing to meet the state requirements can result in significant penalties. Given the current housing crisis in California, each year the state legislature introduces new laws that increase and expand the penalties for noncompliance as well as impose limitations on local controls affecting housing production. Below are a few of the more significant State acts. Housing Accountability and Affordability Act If HCD finds that a jurisdiction's RHNA goals are not being timely satisfied, SB 35 requires cities and counties to streamline review and approval of eligible affordable housing projects by providing a ministerial approval process, exempting such projects from environmental review under CEQA and public hearing process. Refer to the City Info Bulletin on this act. Building Homes and Jobs Act Under Senate Bill 2, jurisdictions that do not have an approved HCD certified Housing Element.are not eligible for grant funding. Carlsbad's current housing element is HCD certified, which allowed the city to apply for and be awarded an SB 2 grant in the amount of $310,000. Housing Development and Financing Act Under Assembly Bill 101,jurisdictions failing to timely adopt a local Housing Element may be fined tens of thousands of dollars per month until HCD determines compliance. Housing Crisis Act SB 330 introduces an even more expedited review process for residential development projects than SB 35 and prohibits cities from imposing growth caps or moratoriums on housing projects or plans. This will likely impact how we can implement Carlsbad's Growth Management Plan. Residential Density and Affordability Act Under SB 166, a city cannot reduce residential density on a property without concurrently rezoning another property to make up the lost units. Furthermore, if a city approves a project that resu Its in a density lower than the housing plan identified, it must rezone another property to make up the difference. Potential lawsuits Many cities without an approved Housing Element have been sued by developers and/or affordable housing advocates, resulting in decisions unfavorable to the city. For example: ✓Courts have suspended a jurisdiction's local landuse authority via a court ordered moratoria; the city was unable to issue building permits until a Housing Element was certified and approved. (City of Pasadena) ✓Courts have assumed land use control over all housingdevelopment permits. Under this scenario, the courtscould approve a housing development project that maynot fit the character of the community. (City of Fremont) ✓Courts have imposed aggressive timelines for a jurisdiction to approve a Housing Element (with threats of court-assumed land use control for noncompliance), thereby limiting community input inthe housing plan development. (City of Encinitas) ✓The State Attorney General has filed suit against cities that do not have an approved or compliant Housing Element. The implications of the lawsuits are currently unknown. (City of Huntington Beach) ✓In virtually all cases, the litigation resulted in thecity paying significant financial penalties and/or substantive attorney fees. Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Community Oe\felopment Department I 1635 Faraday Ave. ! Carlsbad, CA 92008 I www.carlsbadca.gov Page 17 of 91 Page 3 of 4 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 39 of 356 VII.RE LATED STATE HOUSING PRO GRAMS/LAWS Beyond the mandates required under the Housing Element Law, the state has adopted other regulations and programs that encourage housing production. State Density Bonus Law Density Bonus is a state law that allows a developer to increase density beyond that allowed under a city's local land use plan. An applicant can also receive reductions in required development standards such as setbacks, height limits and parking requirements. In exchange for the increased density, a certain number of the new homes must be reserved for very low, low, or moderate-income households or for seniors. Accessory Dwelling Units . The state has found that allowing Accessory Dwelling Units in residential zones where primary residences are already allowed provides additional housing throughout California. In recent years the state has continued to revise and update the programs around ADUs, limiting local city control of them, to more widely allow for ADUs to address housing production. Refer to the city informational bulletin on ADUs. VIII.2021-2029 HOUSING CYC LE The RHNA process for the next (sixth) Housing Element cycle is currently in process and will cover the period from April 2021 -April 2029. The RHNA process can be generally categorized into the steps bulleted below. It is important to note that the RHNA process is also being conducted in conjunction with the development of the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan and its Sustainable Communities Strategy in accordance with SB 375 (See Section IX for more on this process). RHNA Methodology and Allocation July 2018 -November 2019 This step includes the development of the methodology in which RHNA will be distributed by SANDAG. Public review of the draft methodology was completed in September 2019, with HCD approval in November 2019. Currently, city staff coordinates and collaborates with the SAN DAG and regional jurisdictions through its participation in the SANDAG RHNA Subcommittee meetings. RHNA Distribution and Allocation November 2019-February 2020 Distribution of the draft RHNA to local jurisdiction occurred in November 2019. In January 202.0 the following four jurisdictions filed appeals on the RHNA allocation: Coronado, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove and Solana Beach. Results of the appeal are pending. Certified Local Housing Element February 2020 -April 2021 Each city and county has until April 2021 to process a Housing Element update using their assigned RHNA allocation (this period includes HCD review and City Council adoption). IX.REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNI TIES STRATEGY The Regional Transportation Plan is a federally required long range transportation plan prepared by SANDAG that is updated every four years, and includes projections of population, household, employment growth and travel demand, along with a specific list of proposed projects to be funded. In Carlsbad, the following local projects are included in the RTP: Carlsbad Boulevard realignment Village/Barrio roundabouts Road extensions for College Boulevard and Poinsettia Lane •Road widenings for El Camino Real Road widenings for Avenida Encinas •Other improvements at various locations: >> Intersection improvements »Turn lane improvements »ADA improvements »Complete street improvements »Traffic signal system improvements »Pedestrian and bicycle improvements »Lighting improvements »Pavement management program Pursuant to SB 375, SANDAG must also develop a Sustainable Communities Strategy to integrate land use and transportation strategies that will achieve California Air Resources Board greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. The SCS must demonstrate on a regional level, those areas sufficient to house all the population of the region, including the eight year projection of the RHNA. Both the RTP/SCS and RHNA have used local input as the basis for future demographic projections, including household growth. . Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Community Deifelopment Department I 1635 Faraday Ave. I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I www.carlsbadca.gov Page 18 of 91 P f age 4o 4Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 40 of 356 Pacific Ocean Village / Barrio Areas Exhibit 2: Existing Eligible Sites D Vacant (Residential) D Underutilized Aug.27,2020 C)auadrants -Split GP Designation LJ Village & Barrio Master Plan = Existing Major Road - - -Future Major Road Local Roads (White) 1---, h ..2 City of Carlsbad / Exhibit 2 (city ofCarlsbad 0 0.5 2 ---===-----Miles Souius: City of Cat1sbad, 2020; Mintier Harnish 2020 Revised: B/11/2020 Item #1 Page 19 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 41 of 356 Pacific Ocean Village / Barrio Areas Exhibit 3: Map of Planned Project Sites -Planned Projects Dauadrants -Other Planned Projects LJ Village & Barrio Master Plan Aug.27,2020 = Existing Major Road - - -Future Major Road Local Roads (White) [-"'! City of Carlsbad ,. SE ,' Exhibit 3 (city ofCarlsbad 0 ___ 0.c::::5==----....-2Miles Sources: City of Garlsbad, 2020; Mintier Hamish 2020 Revised: 8/1112020 Item #1 Page 20 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 42 of 356 Pacific Ocean Exhibit 4: Map of Potential Residential Sites for Up Zone Redesignate, Increase Residential Density Aug.27,2020 c:Jouadrants -Split GP DesignationD Village & Barrio Master Plan = Existing Major Road -- -Future Major Road Local Roads (White) I •• ., •• ...! City of Carlsbad Exhibit 4 (City ofCarlsbad O ■ --Oic.S===----1111111111112Miles Sources: City of Cerlsbad. 2020; Mintier Hamish 2020 Revise<J: 8/1112020 Item #1 Page 21 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 43 of 356 Paci.fie Ocean Village / Barrio Areas NE Exhibit 5: Map of City-Owned/Government Agency-Owned Sites -City-Owned/Gov't Agency Owned CJ Quadrants Aug.27,2020 = Existing Major Road - - -Future Major Road Local Roads (White) I •• , • _ ....! City of Carlsbad / Exhibit 5 (city ofCarlsbad O--•Oc.S==-----2Miles Sowres: City of Carlsbad, 2020; Mintier Harnish 2020 Revised; 81121:?Q20 Item #1 Page 22 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 44 of 356 Exhibit 6 Exhibit 6: Map of Potential Commercial Sites Considered for Rezone IIIII Redesignate Commercial 1-1 Quadrants Split GP Designation I-I Village & Barrio Master Plan (City of Carlsbad Existing Major Road - Future Major Road Local Roads (White) I-1 City of Carlsbad 0.5 1 2 Miles Aug. 27, 2020 Sources: City of Carlsbad, 2020; Mintier Hamish 2020 Revised: 8/11/2020 Item #1 Page 23 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 45 of 356 Exhibit 7 Exhibit 7: Map of Potential Industrial Sites Considered for Rezone MI Redesignate, Industrial -> Residential Quadrants Existing Major Road — — — Future Major Road Local Roads (VVhite) II City of Carlsbad Aug. 27, 2020 (City of Carlsbad 0 1,000 2,000 4,00F(let Sources: City of Carlsbad, 2020; Mintier Hamish 2020 Revised: 8/11/2020 Item #1 Page 24 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 46 of 356 Exhibit 8 CA Review Joint Special Meeting of the City Council, Planning Commission, Traffic & Mobility Commission, Housing Commission & Housing Element Advisory Committee Staff Report Meeting Date: January 21, 2020 To: Mayor and City Council From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Staff Contact: Celia Brewer, City Attorney 760-434-2891 Subject: Overview of SB 330: Housing Crisis Act of 2019 and New Regulations on Accessory Dwelling Units Recommended Action Receive a presentation regarding SB330: Housing Crisis Act of 2019 and New Regulations on Accessory Dwelling Units. Executive Summary The City Attorney has worked with The Sohagi Law Group, PLC to prepare the attached memo regarding SB 330: Housing Crisis Act of 2019 and New Regulations on Accessory Dwelling Units, Margaret and Tyson Sohagi will be presenting this information to the City Council and responding to questions. Fiscal Impact No funding is being requested at this time. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA 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 This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to scheduled meeting date. Exhibits 1. Memo re SB 330: Housing Crisis Act of 2019 and New Regulations on Accessory Dwelling Units Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 25 of 91 Jan. 21, 2020 Item #1 Page 1 of 17 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 47 of 356 Exhibit 1 City of Carlsbad January 16, 2020 To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL From: CITY ATTORNEY Subject: OVERVIEW OF SB 330: HOUSING CRISIS ACT OF 2019 AND NEW REGULATIONS ON ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Table of Contents I. SUMMARY 3 A. Senate Bill 330 3 B. Accessory Dwelling Units 4 II. SB 330 REQUIREIViaATS 4 A. Background of SB 330 4 B. Moratorium Limits 5 C. Limitations on Regulations for Housing Permits 7 D. Legislative Limits on Reducing Residential Density Below that Allowed on January 1, 2018 7 E. New Preliminary Application Process and Prohibition on Applying New Fees and Exactions after Submittal 8 F. New Development Application Requirements 9 G. SB 330 Requires the City to Provide a List of Missing Information for All Development Applications Deemed Incomplete 10 H. Prohibition on New Subjective Design Standards for Housing Development Projects 10 I. Historic Resource Determination 11 J. No More than Five (5) Hearings on a Housing Development Project 12 K. Relocation Benefits and Right of First Refusal for "Protected Unit" Occupants 12 L. Changes to Permit Streamlining Act Deadlines 12 City Attorney 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-434-2891 I 760-434-8367 fax I www.carlsbadca.gov Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 26 of 91 Jan. 21, 2020 Item #1 Page 2 of 17 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 48 of 356 Page 2 III. NEW REGULATIONS ON ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS 13 A. Background on 2019 ADU Legislation 13 B. General Provisions 13 C. Standards 14 D. Mandatory ADU Approval 16 Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 27 of 91 Jan. 21, 2020 Item #1 Page 3 of 17 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 49 of 356 Page 3 I. SUMMARY A. Senate Bill 330 Senate Bill 330 (Skinner) (SB 330),1 entitled the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 ("Act"), took effect on January 1, 2020 and adopts new permitting regulations for housing that limit public agencies' ability to deny housing developments. The Act will sunset January 1, 2025 unless extended by the Legislature. The primary purpose of the bill is to expedite construction of new housing. The Legislature has declared that California needs an estimated 180,000 additional homes annually to keep up with population growth and that the Governor has called for 3.5 million new homes to be built over the next seven years (500,000 new homes annually). This substantially exceeds recent housing development in California, which has averaged less than 80,000 homes annually over the last ten years.' The consequences of providing inadequate housing has resulted in a lack of housing to support employment growth, imbalance in jobs and housing, reduced mobility, urban sprawl, excessive commuting, air quality deterioration, and increasing greenhouse gas emissions from longer commutes to affordable homes far from growing job centers. (Gov. Code, § 65589.5; HCD Final Statewide Housing Assessment.) To accomplish the goal of expediting housing development, SB 330 creates a number of new procedures and legislative limitations on municipalities. Where housing is an allowable use, the City is prohibited from enacting a law3 that would have the effect of "imposing a moratorium or similar restriction or limitation on housing development" except to protect against an imminent threat to the health and safety of persons in the area. SB 330 also precludes amending development regulations to a less intensive residential use in comparison to those in place on January 1, 2018. However, there are several exceptions to this limitation, including concurrently adopted changes that ensures there is no net loss in residential capacity. Senate Bill 330 complete text: https://leginfolegislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xlitml?bill id=20 I 920200SB 330. 2 HCD Final Statewide Housing Assessment 2025: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/policy- researchiplans-reports/docs/SHA Final_Combined.pdf. 3 This includes general plan amendments, specific plan amendments, zoning amendments, or a subdivision standard or criterion. (Gov. Code, § 66300(a)(5).) Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 28 of 91 Jan. 21, 2020 Item #1 Page 4 of 17 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 50 of 356 Page 4 SB 330 also prohibits enactment of a law "establishing or implementing any provision that: (i) limits the number of land use approvals or permits necessary for the approval and construction of housing that will be issued or allocated within all or a portion of the...city," (ii) "acts as a cap on the number of housing units that can be approved or constructed either annually or for some other time period," or (iii) limits the population of the affected city. (Gov. Code, § 66300(b)(1)(D).) There are several administrative actions the City will need to take in the short term to implement SB 330's new provisions. These include (1) preparation of a new preliminary application process (Section II.E), (2) an updated development application process (Section II.E and II.F), and (3) historic resource determinations (Section VI.G). B. Accessory Dwelling Units The Legislature also passed new laws governing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that restrict a city's ability to regulate these units. Effective January 1, 2020, all ADU approvals, including what are called Junior ADUs are ministerial in nature and are not subject to public hearing. The City must allow ADUs in single family and multiple family zones subject to limited exceptions. The City can impose certain standards on the ADUs including parking, height, setback, landscape, architectural review, maximum size of units, lot coverage requirements and the like. However, there are categories of ADUs proposed in residential and mixed use zones that the City must approve including 1) one ADU or Junior ADU on a single family lot with an existing or proposed single family residence, subject to certain conditions, 2) one detached, newly constructed ADU that does not exceed 4-foot side and rear yard setbacks and 16 feet in height, 3) multiple ADUs no larger than 800 sq. ft. within areas of existing multiple dwelling structures such as garages and attics, and 4) up to two ADUs detached from an existing multiple family dwelling structure with a 16-foot height limit and 4-foot side and rear yard setbacks. The City may not require correction of nonconforming zoning conditions as a condition for these mandatory ADU approvals. In all cases, the City may require compliance with applicable Building Code requirements. II. SB 330 REQUIREMENTS A. Background of SB 330 SB 330 amends the State Housing Accountability Act (Gov. Code, § 65589.5) and adopts new Government Code sections to create new permitting regulations for housing that limit public agencies' ability to deny housing developments. SB 330 was approved by the Governor on October 9, 2019 and took effect on January 1, 2020, with most of the bill set to expire on January 1, 2025, unless extended by the Legislature. Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 29 of 91 Jan. 21, 2020 Item #1 Page 5 of 17 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 51 of 356 Page 5 In enacting SB 330, the Legislature formally declared there is a statewide housing emergency. The Legislature further declared that in light of the severe shortage of housing at all income levels in the state, providing adequate housing is a matter of statewide concern such that SB 330 applies to all cities, including charter cities such as the City of Carlsbad. SB 330 is intended to be broadly construed to maximize the production of housing with exceptions limiting housing construed narrowly. (Gov. Code, § 66300(f)(2).r SB 330's requirements generally apply to "housing development projects," which include residential projects, mixed use projects where at least two thirds of the square footage is designated for residential use, and transitional housing' and supportive housing.' (Gov. Code, § 65589.5(h)(2).) Many of the new substantive limits also apply to voter sponsored initiatives. (Gov. Code, § 66300(a)(3).) The following sections summarize the key components of SB 330. B. Moratorium Limits SB 330 creates new procedures that are applicable to a "moratorium or similar restriction or limitation on housing development, including mixed-use development..." (Gov. Code, § 66300(b)(1)(B)(0.) Moratoria generally refers to a temporary ban on types of development or land uses. Specifically, where housing is an allowable use, the City is 4 In addition, none of the provisions in Government Code § 66300 are to be construed to limit or prohibit a development policy that allows greater density, facilitates housing development, reduces housing costs or imposes/implements mitigation measures pursuant to CEQA. (Gov. Code, § 66300 (0(3).) 5 "Transitional housing" means buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that require the termination of assistance and recirculating of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at a predetermined future point in time that shall be no less than six months from the beginning of the assistance. (Gov. Code, §§ 65582(j), 62253; Health & Saf. Code, §§ 50675.2(h), 50801(i).) 6 "Supportive housing" means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. (Gov. Code, § 65650; Health & Saf. Code, § 50675.14(b)(2).) Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 30 of 91 Jan. 21, 2020 Item #1 Page 6 of 17 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 52 of 356 Page 6 prohibited from enacting a "development policy, standard or condition" that would have the effect of "imposing a moratorium or similar restriction or limitation on housing development...other than to specifically protect against an imminent threat to the health and safety of persons residing in, or within the immediate vicinity of, the area subject to the moratorium..." (Id.) While "imminent threat" is not defined in SB 330, imminent is generally defined as "likely to occur at any moment, impending," "ready to take place: happening soon; menacingly near," or "threatening to occur immediately; dangerously impending."' This provision is more stringent than the existing moratorium provision under Government Code § 65858(c),9 which requires a finding that "there is a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety or welfare.... " Such a moratorium or similar restriction on housing development is not enforceable until it has first been submitted and approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). If HCD does not approve the moratorium, the moratorium is deemed void. (Gov. Code, § 66300(b)(1)(B)(ii).) As the City embarks on implementing SB 330, one question that arises is the relationship between SB 330 and the City's Growth Management Plan (Proposition E, the Growth Management Program and implementing regulations, collectively "GMP": https://carlsbadca.govhews/growth/defaultasp.) The GMP states that the City shall not approve a general plan amendment, zone change, tentative subdivision map or other discretionary approvals for a development that could result in development above the dwelling unit limit in any quadrant. Another provision of the GMP provides that if the performance standards established by a local facilities management plan are not met, then no development permits or building permits shall be issued within that zone until the performance standard is met or arrangements satisfactory to the city council guaranteeing the facilities and improvements have been made. (CMC §§ 21.90.045(2), 21.90.080, see also exceptions: § 21.90.030.) These provisions essentially call for a moratorium to be enacted under certain circumstances. Whether a moratorium under the GMP meets the new criteria for moratoria under SB 330, namely an "imminent threat to the health and safety of persons residing in, or within the immediate vicinity ofthe area subject to the moratorium," is 7 "Development policy, standard or condition" includes general plan amendments, specific plan amendments, zoning amendments, or a subdivision standard or criterion. (Gov. Code, § 66300(a)(5).) 8https ://www.dictionary.com/browse/imminent?s—t. 9 See also Government Code, §§ 36934, 36937. Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 31 of 91 Jan. 21, 2020 Item #1 Page 7 of 17 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 53 of 356 Page 7 an open question. The answer may depend upon the specific factual situation, including the performance standard at issue, whether there are impending development applications, and whether there any specific imminent threats to public health and safety as a result of exceedances of the GMP performance standards. C. Limitations on Regulations for Housing Permits SB 330 prohibits enactment of "a development policy, standard or condition...establishing or implementing any provision that: (i) limits the number of land use approvals or permits necessary for the approval and construction of housing that will be issued or allocated within all or a portion of the...city," (ii) "acts as a cap on the number of housing units that can be approved or constructed either annually or for some other time period," or (iii) limits the population of the affected city. (Gov. Code, § 66300(b)(1)(D).) While there are certain exceptions to this new prohibition, none apply to the City of Carlsbad.' These housing cap limitations raise questions regarding the ability of the City to enforce (1) its residential "quadrant limits" contained in the GMP, (2) its Growth Management Control Points, and (3) its population density standards. D. Legislative Limits on Reducing Residential Density Below that Allowed on January 1, 2018 Where housing is an allowable use, SB 330 generally precludes the City from amending its general plan/specific plan land use designations or zoning to a less intensive use in comparison to those in place on January 1, 2018. "[L]ess intensive use" includes, but is not limited to, reductions to height, density, or floor area ratio, new or increased open space or lot size requirements, or new or increased setback requirements, minimum frontage requirements, or maximum lot coverage limitations, or anything that would lessen the intensity of housing." (Gov. Code, § 66300(b)(1)(A).) 1° Government Code § 66300(b)(1)(E) provides the explicit exceptions to these provisions; however, these exceptions are inapplicable to the City of Carlsbad. This subsection exempts regulations adopted before 2005 where the City is located in a "predominantly agricultural county." The exceptions listed under Government Code § 66300(g) are likely also inapplicable. More specifically, this subsection states that § 66300 "shall not be construed to void a height limit, urban growth boundary, or urban limit established by the electorate, provided [the regulations are not less intense than the development limits in place on January 1, 2018]." Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 32 of 91 Jan. 21, 2020 Item #1 Page 8 of 17 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 54 of 356 Page 8 There are exceptions to this limitation, including (1) concurrently adopted changes in other development standards, ensuring no net loss in residential capacity, and (2) amendments to mobilehome park standards. (See Gov. Code, § 66300(i).) E. New Preliminary Application Process and Prohibition on Applying New Fees and Exactions after Submittal The City is required to create a preliminary application checklist or to utilize a standardized checklist prepared by HCD. (Gov. Code, § 65941.1(b)(2).) HCD has not yet prepared the standardized checklist and indicated that this checklist will not be available until the end of the first quarter of 2020. The checklist can only include the information provided in Government Code § 65941.1(a) (1)— (17). The City may not require any additional information in the preliminary application. (Gov. Code, 5 65941.1(b)(3).) This preliminary application is a new first step in the planning process, to be followed by the development application process already required under Government Code 55 65940, 65941, and 65941.5; CMC 5 21.42.050 [Use Permit Applications]. (Gov. Code, 5 65941.1(d)(1).) The City is not required to provide an affirmative determination regarding completeness of a preliminary application. (Gov. Code, 5 65941.1(d)(3).) SB 330 precludes the City from applying any new "ordinances, policies or standards" adopted after submittal of the preliminary application for a housing development project. (Gov. Code, § 65589.5(o)(1) "[O]rdinances, policies, and standards" includes general plan, community plan, specific plan, zoning, design review standards and criteria, subdivision standards and criteria, and any other rules, regulations, requirements, and policies of a local agency, as defined in Government Code § 66000, including those relating to development impact fees, capacity or connection fees or charges, permit or processing fees, and other exactions. (Gov. Code, § 65589.5(o)(2)(E)(4).) These limitations under Government Code § 65589.5(o)(1) overlap in part with the new limitations under Government Code § 66300(b)(1)(A). As discussed in Subsection 11.0, supra, the City may not implement regulations with less intense uses than those in place on January 1, 2018, including reductions to height, density, or floor area ratio, new or increased open space or lot size requirements, or new or increased setback requirements, minimum frontage requirements, or maximum lot coverage I I If the applicant revises the project's residential density or square footage by 20% or more, the project will not have the benefits of the previously submitted preliminary application, and will have the resubmit to reflect the revisions. (Gov. Code, § 65941.1(c).) Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 33 of 91 Jan. 21, 2020 Item #1 Page 9 of 17 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 55 of 356 Page 9 limitations..." The primary distinction being that Government Code § 65589.5(o)(1) also applies to fees and charges including "development impact fees, capacity or connection fees or charges, permit or processing fees, and other exactions," which are not addressed by the January 1, 2018 development regulation freeze under § 66300(b)(1)(A). This project-specific freeze under Government Code § 65589.5(o)(1) is not applicable (1) to automatic annual adjustments in existing fees which are "based on an independently published cost index" (Gov. Code, § 65589.5(o)(2)(A)), (2) to measures which mitigate or avoid a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety (Gov. Code, § 65589.5(o)(2)(B)), (3) to measures to mitigate an impact under CEQA (Gov. Code, § 65589.5(o)(2)(C)), or (4) if more than two and a half years have passed since the final approval of the project (Gov. Code, § 65589.5(o)(2)(D)). F. Mew Development Application Requirements In addition to the creation of the preliminary application process discussed in the Subsection II.E, supra, the City is required to update its development application contents to include the information necessary to determine compliance with Government Code § 66300(d). (Gov. Code, § 65940(a)(2).) This primarily affects projects involving the demolition or removal of existing housing, including, but not limited to, information on the number of dwelling units being removed, whether any dwelling units meet the definition of a "protected unit" (Gov. Code, § 66300(d)(2)(E)(10), whether any dwelling units were subject to rent or price control, and whether any dwelling units are for rent. SB 330 does not provide an explicit checklist; consequently, the City may wish to request information as follows: Any information necessary to determine compliance with Government Code § 66300(d), including, but not limited to, information on the number dwelling units being removed if any, whether any dwelling units meet the definition of a "protected unit" (Gov. Code, § 66300(d)(2)(E)(ii)), whether any dwelling units were subject to rent or price control, and whether any dwelling units are for rent. The primary purpose of this question is to assess applicability of relocation benefits and right of first refusal outlined below in Subsection 11.1< of this memorandum. Additionally, applicants are required to submit this development application within 180 calendar days from submittal of the preliminary application. (Gov. Code, § 65941.1(d)(1).) Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 34 of 91 Jan. 21, 2020 Item #1 Page 10 of 17 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 56 of 356 Page 10 G. SB 330 Requires the City to Provide a List of Missing Information for All Development Applications Deemed Incomplete SB 330 requires public agencies to determine the completeness of a development application within 30 days based upon the specific contents of the application, rather than information deemed relevant by the individual planner. (Gov. Code, § 65943(b).) If the City does not make this determination within 30 days, the application is automatically deemed complete. If a project application submitted pursuant to Government Code § 65940 is determined to be incomplete, the City is required to provide the applicant with a list of items that were not complete. (Gov. Code, § 65943.) The list must be limited to those items actually required on the lead agency's submittal requirement checklist. (Gov. Code, § 65943(a) and (b).) Subsequent review of materials submitted by an applicant in response to an incomplete determination must be made within 30 days of submittal, or the application is deemed complete. Furthermore, the local agency shall not request that the applicant provide any new information that was not stated in the initial list of items that were listed as incomplete. SB 330 now also requires the City to make applications for housing developments available on its website. (Gov. Code, § 65943(f).) Given that the City already maintains such a website,' it will simply need to update these applications. H. Prohibition on New Subjective Design Standards for Housing Development Projects The 2018 State Housing Accountability Act previously limited the ability of public agencies to deny housing projects based upon subjective standards if the public agency had not yet met its regional housing needs allocation (RHNA). (Gov. Code, § 65589.5(d)(2).)13 12 https://www.carlsbadca.goviservices/depts/plannin2/applications.asp. 13 Existing State Housing Accountability Act finding requirement: A local agency shall not disapprove a housing development project.. .unless it makes findings as to one of the following.. .(l) the jurisdiction has met or exceed its regional housing need allocation, or (2).. .the housing development project...would have "specific, adverse impact" which "means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete." (Gov. Code, § 65589.5(d)(2).) Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 35 of 91 Jan. 21, 2020 Item #1 Page 11 of 17 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 57 of 356 Page 11 However, SB 330 amends the Government Code to state that a "city shall not enact a development policy, standard, or condition that would have any of the following effects...imposing or enforcing design standards established on or after January 1, 2020, that are not objective design standards," regardless of whether the City has met its RHNA. (Gov. Code, § 66300(b)(1)(C).) Objective design standards are defined as "involving no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and being uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official." (Gov. Code, §§ 66300(a)(7), 65589.5(h)(8).) I. Historic Resource Determination The new provisions under Government Code § 65913.10(a) require public agencies to "determine whether the site of a proposed housing development project is a historic site...at the time the application...is deemed complete." This is not referring to the date of the "preliminary application," rather, this is referring to the traditional pre- existing development application process contemplated under Government Code § 65940. (Gov. Code, § 65913.10(b)(1).) This determination shall remain valid throughout the entitlement process unless new resources are encountered during grading, site disturbance, or building alteration activities. (Gov. Code, § 65913.10(a).) To help expedite this determination, the City will receive some historic information early on in the process through the preliminary application materials, which are required to provide information on "Any historic or cultural resources known to exist on the property." (Gov. Code, § 65941.1(a)(9).) Other subsections of SB 330 state that "nothing in this section supersedes, limits, or otherwise modifies the requirements of...[CEQA]." (Gov. Code, § 65913.10(c)(1).) It is unclear whether the historic resource finding under Government Code § 65913.10(a) is intended to preempt the historic resource findings under CEQA. This issue was also raised as a point of concern by numerous non-profit organizations.14 14 https ://laconservancy.tumblr.corn/post/187538638850/action-alert-senate-bill-330- threatens-historic ["With streamlining as its intent, SB 330 makes assumptions and imposes limitations that will put historic resources at risk. Because most historic resources are not formally designated or landmarked, potential resources could be missed or omitted during the accelerated approval process. Without a safeguard in place, historic places would be in jeopardy. mu SB 330 should clarify that streamlining the process does not eliminate the obligation of a local government to assess impacts on historic resources under their own ordinances or the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), even when a resource is not identified until later. Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 36 of 91 Jan. 21, 2020 Item #1 Page 12 of 17 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 58 of 356 Page 12 . No More than Five (5) Hearings on a Housing Development Project Government Code § 65905.5(a) limits the City from conducting "more than five hearings" on a housing development project that complies with applicable objective standards after an application has been deemed complete under Government Code § 65940. The City is required to make a decision approving or disapproving a project by the end of the fifth hearing. (Id.) "Hearing" includes any public hearing, workshop, or similar meeting, held by the City Council, Planning Commission, or other departments. (Gov. Code, g 65905.5(b)(2).) If the City continues a hearing, the continued hearing counts as one of the five hearings. (Gov. Code, § 65905.5(a).) It is unclear whether an appeal hearing would be counted as a hearing under this new provision. Consequently, the City may want to ensure that any approvals from non-elected bodies, such as Planning Commission are approved by the fourth hearing. This five-hearing limit is not applicable to projects that are requesting legislative approvals, such as general plan, specific plan or zoning amendments, or appeals of such amendments. (Gov. Code, § 65905.5(a) and (b)(2).) K. Relocation Benefits and Right of First Refusal for "Protected Unit" Occupants As discussed above in Subsection II.F, development applications must now include information on whether existing development includes protected units. Any project that includes the removal or demolition of a "protected unit" (Gov. Code, § 66300(d)(2)(E)00) is required to provide the occupants with (1) relocation benefits (Gov. Code, § 7260 et seq.), and (2) right of first refusal for a comparable unit available in the new housing development. (Gov. Code, § 66300 (d)(2)(D).) "Protected units" are generally defined by Government Code § 66300(d)(2)(E)(ii) as including residential units subject to affordability restrictions, price controls, or occupied by low income households. Consequently, any projects meeting these requirements should be conditioned upon compliance with these provisions. L. Changes to Permit Streamlining Act Deadlines SB 330 reduces the time period in which a city is required to approve or disapprove a development project that is subject to the Permit Streamlining Act from 120 days to 90 days from certification of an Environmental Impact Report (Gov. Code, § Thank you and please do not support SB 330 unless there are adequate safeguards for California's historic resourcesi Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 37 of 91 Jan. 21, 2020 Item #1 Page 13 of 17 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 59 of 356 Page 13 65950(a)(2)) and from 90 days to 60 days, for a development project that is at least 49% affordable units (Gov. Code, § 65950(a)(3)(A)). These provisions of SB 330 do not preclude a project applicant and the City from mutually agreeing in writing to an extension of these time limits. (Gov. Code, § 65950(b).) III. NEW REGULATIONS ON ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS A. Background on 2019 ADU Legislation Six Separate bills addressing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs were passed in 2019 and are effective as of January 1, 2020.15 An ADU is an attached or detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It must include provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation on the same parcel as the single or multiple family dwelling. Manufactured homes and efficiency units are also ADUs.16 A Junior ADU is a unit that is no more than 500 sq. ft in size and is contained entirely within an existing single-family structure. A Junior ADU may include separate sanitation facilities or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.17 B. General Provisions The legislation substantially changes the existing law on ADUs and Junior ADUs. Any conflicting local provisions are considered null and void and the new statewide legislation applies. Local ordinances adopted pursuant to the new legislation must be sent to HCD within 60 days after adoption for its review. Any such update is exempt from CEQA review. Permits for ADUs and Junior ADUs must be reviewed ministerially and no public hearings are permitted. The City has 60 days to act on an application from the time an application is complete if there is an existing dwelling unit on the lot. If not acted upon 15 See SB 13 (Wieckowsi: Section 3), AB 68 (Ting: Section 2), AB 881 (J3loom —Section 1.5). AB 670 (Friedman), AB 587 (Friedman), and AB 671 (Friedman). Note that Section 1.5 of AB 881 sunsets January 1, 2025 and is replaced by Section 2.5 of AB 881. 16 An Efficiency Unit is a unit occupied by no more than two persons, has a minimum floor area of 150 square feet, and may also have a partial kitchen or bathroom facilities. (See Health & Safi Code, § 17958.1.) 17 Government Code § 65852.22. Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 38 of 91 Jan. 21, 2020 Item #1 Page 14 of 17 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 60 of 356 Page 14 within 60 days, the application shall be "deemed approved," if and only if the City has not enacted a compliant ADU ordinance. ADUs and Junior ADUs built concurrently with a new single-family dwelling may be reviewed concurrently with the new dwelling though it is still considered a ministerial review. There is some uncertainty regarding how the new legislation will be implemented within the coastal zone. On December 3, 2019 Coastal Commission staff indicated that they will be preparing guidance on implementation of these new ADU laws in the coastal zone in 2020.18 The legislation explicitly provides that it does not supersede the California Coastal Act, except that no public hearings are required for coastal development permits. C. Standards Collectively, the legislation limits the City's ability to regulate ADUs and Junior ADUs. Key provisions include the following: Permitted ADUs: The City must allow ADUs in areas zoned for single family and multiple family residential uses. In designating these areas, the City may take into account the adequacy of water and sewer services, and the impact of ADUs on traffic flow and public safety. 2. General Standards: The City can impose certain standards on the ADUs including parking, height, setback, landscape, architectural review, maximum size of units, lot coverage requirements and standards that prevent impacts on historic resources, subject to the following restrictions and mandatory approvals per Subsection 0 below. Building Code requirements apply. 3. Lot Size: The City cannot require a minimum lot size for ADUs. 4. Setbacks: No setback standards are allowed for conversions of existing structures. For all other ADUs (new or expansions), setbacks of no more than 4 feet side and rear-yard shall be required. 5. Size Requirements: a. If there is an existing primary dwelling, the total floor area of an attached ADU shall not exceed 50% of the existing dwelling. b. The total floor area for a detached ADU shall not exceed 1200 sq. ft. 18 Coastal Commission December 3, 2019 Packet: https://documents.coastal.ca.g.ovireports/2019/12/W6f/W6f-12-2019-report.pdf Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 39 of 91 Jan. 21, 2020 Item #1 Page 15 of 17 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 61 of 356 Page 15 c. Minimum unit size must allow efficiency units of 150 sq. ft. d. Maximum unit size is at least 850 sq. feet and 1,000 sq. ft for ADUs with 2+ bedrooms. e. Caveat: Size requirements must be waived to permit at least 800 sq. It, 16 feet in height with 4-foot side and rear yard setbacks. 6. Parking: a. Parking requirements for accessory dwelling units shall not exceed one parking space per unit or per bedroom, whichever is less, and parking standards can be reduced or eliminated. b. Tandem parking and parking in setbacks must be allowed unless specific conditions make it infeasible. c. Caveat: No parking may be required for ADUs that are: i. Within 1/2 mile walking distance of public transit, ii. Within an architecturally and historically significant district, iii. That are part of the proposed or existing primary residence or converted accessory structure, iv. In areas where on-street parking permits are required but not offered to ADU occupants, or v. Within one block of car share vehicles. 7. Occupancy: Owner-occupancy requirements are not permitted. The ADU may be rented separately from the primary residence but may not be sold or conveyed separately from the primary residence. The City may prohibit rentals of less than 30 days in all ADUs and must prohibit rentals for the ADUs discussed in Subsection D below (Mandatory ADU approvals). 8. Sale or Conveyance: The City may allow the separate sale or conveyance of an ADU from a primary residence if it was constructed by a qualified nonprofit organization. 9. Fees: Impacts fees may not be charged on ADUs less than 750 sq. ft. For ADUs greater than 750 sq. ft, fees must be charged proportionally to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit. Connection fees and capacity charges may be charged for ADUs that are not subject to mandatory approval discussed below. Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 40 of 91 Jan. 21, 2020 Item #1 Page 16 of 17 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 62 of 356 Page 16 D. Mandatory ADU Approval 1. The legislation provides that regardless of all other provisions, the City must approve building permits in any residential or mixed-use zones for the following categories: a. Single Family Lots: One ADU or Junior ADU per lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, subject to certain requirements. b. Single Family Lots: One detached, newly construction ADU that does not exceed four-foot side and rear yard setback. This ADU may be combined with a Junior ADU per a. above. c. Multifamily Lots: The City must also approve multiple ADUs of no more than 800 sq. ft. and 16 feet in height, located within existing multifamily dwelling structures. Spaces to be converted include areas not used as living space such as storage rooms, attics, garages and the like. The City must allow at a minimum one ADU or 25% of the existing number of dwelling units, whichever is greater. d. Mulitfamily Lots: The City must approve no more than two ADUs detached from the existing multifamily building, with a 16-foot height limit and 4-foot side and rear yard setbacks. 2. The City shall require rental occupancy of the ADU to be greater than 30 days. 3. The City may not require correction of nonconforming zoning conditions as a condition of above for the above mandatory ADU approvals. Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 41 of 91 Jan. 21, 2020 Item #1 Page 17 of 17 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 63 of 356 aterakdieliE Overview of SB 330: Housing Crisis Act of 2019 New Regulations on Accessory Dwelling Units January 21, 2020 City of Carlsbad Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 64 of 356 Overview of SB 330 • Designed to expedite construction of housing • California has a 180,000 unit housing demand • Fewer than 80,000 units constructed annually • Seeks 500,000 new homes annually City of Carlsbad I ' •Sn Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 65 of 356 Overview of SB 330 • Creates new housing entitlement regulations • Applies to "housing development projects" - Projects with only residential units - Mixed use projects with 2/3rd sq. ft. residential - Transitional and supportive housing (,City of Carlsbad 6 $Nnin= Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 66 of 356 Moratorium Limits • Moratoria or similar restrictions must be approved by HCD • Finding of imminent threat to health and safety - More stringent than existing provisions (City of Carlsbad 6 0 S-17 e:e. [oritorebrarliE Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 67 of 356 Moratorium Limits (Cont.) • SB 330 does not define "imminent threat" • General Definitions: - "Likely to occur at any moment" - "Ready to take place: happening soon; menacingly near" - "Threatening to occur immediately" (City of Carlsbad MMMEM 6 0 917 @:e. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 68 of 356 Moratorium Limits (Cont.) • City's Growth Management Plan (GMP) Moratoria Provision? — Test: Is there an imminent threat to the health and safety of persons residing within the immediate vicinity of the area subject to the moratorium? — May depend specific factual situation or the performance standard at issue City of Carlsbad I AR U ,1MM MM M Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 69 of 356 Limits to Housing Permit Regulations • SB 330 imposes housing cap limitations • May limit City's ability to enforce: - Residential "quadrant limits" in GMP - Growth Management Control Points - Population density standards City of Carlsbad A OZ `LZ .:n v Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 70 of 356 Limits on Reducing Residential Density • Precludes legislative amendments to less intensive use compared to regulations in place on 1/1/2018 • Exceptions: - Concurrently adopted changes in other development standards — no net loss in residential capacity - Mobile home park standards (7C,ity of Carlsbad k 6 0 6i7 @:e. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 71 of 356 New Housing Projects: No Net Loss • New Housing Projects: - If residential units are demolished, must ensure no net loss in residential units (City of Carlsbad atoratiratiM Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 72 of 356 New Preliminary Application Process • Requires City to: - Create a new first step: preliminary application checklist - Utilize standardized checklist by HCD - No additional information can be required (City of Carlsbad 6 0 IS o:e. vorallowiliE Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 73 of 356 Prohibition on New Fees and Exactions • Regulation freeze after preliminary application submitted - Overlaps with Gov. Code, § 66300(b)(1)(a) - Extends to fees and charges • Regulation freeze not applicable (1) to certain automatic fee adjustments, (2) to health, safety, and CEQA mitigation, or (3) after 2.5 years C.",ity of Carlsbad Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 74 of 356 New Development Application Requirements • City is required to: - Update development application contents to identify existing Protected Units, which relates to new tenant right provisions • Applicant must submit development applications - Within 180 days of preliminary application submittal (City of Carlsbad raterelzaM 6 0 ES. @:e. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 75 of 356 Development Applications • City required to determine completeness of application within 30 days, or application deemed complete - Based on required content of application City of Carlsbad 6 0 ts a:e. ratter4fmdfiE Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 76 of 356 Development Applications (Cont.) • If application is deemed incomplete, City must: - Provide list of incomplete items and indicate the manner for finalizing the application • List is limited to items identified in the application • Likely applies to all "development projects" (City of Carlsbad LeKetilfrAM 6 0 SS @:e. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 77 of 356 Development Applications (Cont.) • Applicant to provide additional information within 90 days — Otherwise, preliminary application expires City of Carlsbad 6 0 9s a:e. etsraizarM Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 78 of 356 "Protected Unit" Occupants • Projects for removal/ demolition of units must: - Provide occupants with relocation benefits - Right of first refusal for comparable unit • "Protected Units" include: - Affordability restrictions, price control, low income (City of Carlsbad raterafradiE 6 0 LS @:e. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 79 of 356 Prohibition on Subjective Design Standards • Prohibits enactment of new subjective design standards established on or after January 1, 2020 - Regardless of whether the City met RHNA • Existing Law generally limits application of existing subjective design standards. (City of Carlsbad stordifirAM Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 80 of 356 Prohibition on Subjective Design Standards • Objective design standards are defined as "involving no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and being uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official." (Lily of Carlsbad ,a2w 6 0 6c ,9:e. sritsrabourial Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 81 of 356 -AO Historic Resource Determination • City must determine if project is a historic site - Determined when development application is "corn plete" • Unclear if this determination is applicable to the CEQA process City of Carlsbad Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 82 of 356 Hearings for Projects • City is limited to no more than five hearings • Five hearing limits applies to housing development projects, which comply with applicable standards, after an application is deemed complete City of Carlsbad 6 0 T9 a2e, adtorefratlE ,="i•rD 4:t Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 83 of 356 Hearings for Projects (Cont.) • This five-hearing limits does not apply to: — General plan — Specific plan — Zoning amendments or appeals — Projects requesting legislative approval (City of Carlsbad 6 0 Z9 o:e. sriorakargE Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 84 of 356 Hearings for Projects (Cont.) • City is required to: - Approve/ disapprove project by 5th hearing - A continued hearing is an additional hearing • Projects for approval by non-elected body: - Consider action by 4th hearing (City of Carlsbad ateratiarlE: 16 0 E9 a:e. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 85 of 356 Changes to Deadlines • Reduces time period for decision on a project - Applies to Permit Streamlining Act • Certification of EIR - Reduced from 120 days to 90 days - 90 days to 60 days for 49% affordable unit projects Csaity of Carlsbad 6 0 tg @:e, storaizargill Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 86 of 356 :oritstabaseiiri New Legislation, effective 1/1/2020 6 0 S9 a:e. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 87 of 356 Overview • Legislation substantially changes existing law • Applies to ADUs & Junior ADUs (JADU) — ADU: attached/detached independent living — JADU: • 500 sq. ft. maximum • Within existing single-family residence (City of Carlsbad A oz 'tz •:n . 6 0 99 a:e. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 88 of 356 Overview (Cont) • Existing ADU ordinances — Conflicting sections are null & void — Revised & submitted to HCD for review • Revised ordinance exempt from CEQA City of Carlsbad 4 14-00-m0-'14/Foe .71` irtir4k4aM Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 89 of 356 Overview (cont.) • Major components of ADU legislation What City can/cannot regulate — Mandatory ADU approvals Chty of Carlsbad 1ZOZ `LZ •:n Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 90 of 356 Overview (cont.) • ADU permits reviewed ministerially: — No public hearing • Review timeframes: — Existing residence: 60 days to act on completed ADU application — Proposed residence: review ADU concurrently (City of Carlsbad . a a i I . m iiii i m ii m m . m iiii 7 1 a el 1 I I I I b atoraizariBE 6 0 69 @:e. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 91 of 356 Key Provisions • Location: Where zoned for residential uses • May only restrict location* based on: — Adequacy of water & sewer — Traffic flow & public safety • * N/A to "mandatory" ADUs (City of Carlsbad itterek.AdliZ 6 0 OL Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 92 of 356 Standards • City can impose certain ADU standards: I.e., parking, height, setback, landscape, lot coverage, maximum unit size — Historic resources, architectural review • BUT several exceptions (City of Carlsbad 6 0IL9:2. 'Ararat/AM 4:t Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 93 of 356 Standards (Cont.) • Exceptions: Cannot require minimum lot size — Setbacks: • None required when converting existing structure • No greater than 4-foot rear and side setback required City of Carlsbad imorekarAM 6 0 ZL @:e. 4:k Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 94 of 356 Standards (Cont.) • Min./Max. Size Requirements — Minimum size must allow Efficiency Units — Maximum size must be at least 850 sq. ft. • At least 1,000 sq. ft. for 2+ bedroom ADU • Applies to both attached & detached ADUs City of Carlsbad 6 0 EL a:e. aoralzarliE 71: 4:k Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 95 of 356 Standards (Cont.) • Min./Max. Size Requirements (Cont.) — Detached ADU: Total floor area = 1200 max. — Attached ADU: Total floor area <1= 50% • Waive standards to permit 800 sq. ft. ADU • 16-foot height and 4-foot rear and side yard setbacks City of Carlsbad 4,1 rateelzati: M 6 0 tt 0:e. (.4 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 96 of 356 Standards (Cont.) • Parking One space/bedroom or ADU, whichever is less — No parking for ADUs: • 1/2 mile walking to transit • Part of proposed/existing residence or converted accessory building 4C7City of Carlsbad ` '1* orteralsosair4 6 0 SL Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 97 of 356 Standards (Cont.) • No parking for ADUs: (Cont.) — Within architecturally/historic district Within one block of car share vehicles — No on-street parking permits for ADU • No replacement parking if parking=>ADU (City of Carlsbad AZOZ 'LZ ":n, Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 98 of 356 Mandatory ADU Approval • Must approve in Residential/Mixed Use Zones: One ADWJADU within existing or proposed SFR • Expansion up to 150 sq. ft. of existing space • Exterior access • Setbacks sufficient for fire & safety City of Carlsbad 6 0 LL a:e. orteralzarial Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 99 of 356 Mandatory ADU Approval (Cont.) • One detached, new ADU with existing/proposed SFR with 4-foot rear and side setback — May require no more than 800 sq. ft. — May limit height to 16 feet — May be combined with a JADU City of Carlsbad 4 ,Nn ffi I M M Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 100 of 356 Mandatory ADU Approval (Cont) • Existing Multifamily Buildings - Must Allow: Conversion of non-livable space • I.e., garages, storage rooms, attics • # ADUs: > between 25% of existing units or one unit • No more than two detached units - 16-foot height; 4-foot rear and side setback (City of Carlsbad atitakddE Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 101 of 356 Mandatory ADU Approval (Cont.) • May not require correction of nonconforming zoning as a condition of approval City of Carlsbad itterilk4WE 6 0 OS' e:e. 4:k Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 102 of 356 Other Key Provisions • No owner-occupancy requirements allowed • City may prohibit all ADU rentals less than 30 days — But "mandatory" ADUs: • Must prohibit short-term rentals City of Carlsbad itterdfrAM 6 0 T8 a:e., Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 103 of 356 ADU Fees • Impact fees — < 750 sq. ft.: none — 750 sq. ft.+: proportional to residence sq. ft. C*City of Carlsbad -,rstv,A • Att) *8.1, 44/FOO‘'t 6 0 Z8 o:e. 1/4014fragiE Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 104 of 356 ADU Fees • Connection fees — Mandatory ADUs: • No connection fee/capacity charges — Unless in connection w/new SFR — All other ADUS: • Proportionate to burden (City of Carlsbad ;erteretzadM Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 105 of 356 Additional ADU Legislation • CC&Rs that prohibit/restrict ADUs are void • Next Housing Element: — Plan to promote affordable ADUs HCD to provide guidelines — ADUs count toward total RHNA (City of Carlsbad 6 0 i78 a:e. aterifradJE 4:k Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 106 of 356 Enforcement • ADUs built before 1/1/2020: — Notice of Violation — Owner may request 5 year delay • No delay if health & safety violation • No delays after 1/1/2030 (City of Carlsbad 6 0 Sg 9:e. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 107 of 356 Exhibit 9 CITY OF CARLSBAD Office of the City Attorney www.carlsbadca.gov Sent via Email & U.S. Mail August 4, 2020 Anastasia Baskerville, Esq. Melinda Coy, HCD Policy Specialist Department of Housing & Community Development Housing Policy Development Division 2020 W. El Camino Ave, Suite 525 Sacramento, CA 95833 Re: Request for Opinion: Enforceability of City's Growth Cap Dear Ms. Baskerville and Ms. Coy: The City of Carlsbad ("City") requests Department of Housing & Community Development's opinion as to the enforceability of the City's growth cap established pursuant to the City's Growth Management Programl (Proposition E and implementing regulations, collectively "GMP") in light of Senate Bill 330 (SB 330) and the City's need to accommodate its assigned Regional Housing Needs Assessment ("RHNA") for the sixth housing element cycle. Specifically, does the growth cap provision of the GMP run afoul of SB 330 that prohibits housing cap limitations? And are the established growth cap numbers, City-wide and by quadrant, enforceable if they preclude the City from identifying adequate land capacity to accommodate its share of the RHNA, some 3,873 housing units? (Gov. Code, §§ 66300, subd. (b)(B)(ii),2 65583,3 and 65863.4) The City's Growth Management Plan In 1986, the City passed the GMP. Among other things, the GMP establishes the maximum number of homes that can be built in the City, referred to as the growth cap. To ensure even distribution of housing development, the City was divided into quadrants with each Ihttps ://www. carl s bade a. go v/services/d epts/planning/gro wth. asp . 2https ://leg info .1 eg is I ature. c a_ gov/faces/c o d es displavText. xhtml ?I awC o d e=GOV& divi sion=1 . &tit le =7.&part=&chapter=12.&article=. 3https ://leg info . legislature. ca. gov/faces/codes displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=6 5583, 4http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=65863.&lawCode= GOV 4') Sk City Attorney 16iteg 2als10?10./iliage Drive I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-434-2891 I 760-434-In67 &Ix Page 86 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 108 of 356 Anastasia Baskerville, Esq. Melinda Coy, HCD Policy Specialist DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION August 3, 2020Page 2 quadrant assigned a portion of the City's growth cap, referred to as quadrant caps. Under the GMP, once a quadrant reaches its assigned cap, the City is precluded from approving any further housing development in that quadrant. The GMP states "The maximum number of residential dwelling units to be constructed or approved in the City after November 4, 1986 is as follows: Northwest Quadrant 5,844; Northeast Quadrant 6,166; Southwest Quadrant 10,667; Southeast Quadrant 10,801. [1] The City shall not approve any General Plan amendment, zone change, tentative subdivision map or other discretionary approval for a development which could result in development above the limit in any quadrant." (See Footnote 1, supra. See also Carlsbad Municipal Code, § 21.90.1855 [renaming the quadrant limits as "Residential dwelling unit caps"].) SB 330 Limitations on Regulations for Housing Permits SB 330, entitled the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, took effect on January 1, 2020 and adopts new permitting regulations for housing that greatly limit public agencies' ability to deny housing developments. The Act will sunset January 1, 2025 unless extended by the Legislature. As it relates to the City's efforts to update its housing element, SB 330 prohibits any laws that act as a cap on the number of housing units that can be approved or constructed. Specifically, SB 330 states that a city "shall not enact a development policy, standard or condition.. .establishing or implementing any provision that: (i) "limits the number of land use approvals or permits necessary for the approval and construction of housing that will be issued or allocated within all or a portion of the... city," (ii) "acts as a cap on the number of housing units that can be approved or constructed either annually or for some other time period," or (iii) "limits the population of the affected city." (Gov. Code, § 66300, subd. (b)(1)(D).) These housing cap limitations from SB 330 raise questions regarding the ability of the City to enforce (1) its overall growth cap, and (2) the residential "quadrant limits" contained in the GMP. The City's RHNA Allocation On July 10, 2020, the San Diego Association of Governments ("SANDAG") Board of Directors adopted the final Regional Housing Needs Assessment Plan for the San Diego region, including HCD's deteimination of 171,685 housing units needed in the region. Based on a SANDAG-developed methodology, the City's share of the RHNA allocation for the sixth housing cycle is as follows: 2021-2029 RHNA Allocation by Income • Very Low = 1,311 Item #1 Page 87 of 91 A ughtiVARQ qcode.usIcodes/carlsbad/ Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 109 of 356 Anastasia Baskerville, Esq. Melinda Coy, HCD Policy Specialist DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION August 3, 2020Page 3 • Low = 784 • Moderate = 749 • Moderate-Plus = 1,029 • Total = 3,873 The City is studying how to meet its RHNA obligation for each income level. The City is concerned that, at a minimum, it may be necessary to exceed the quadrant growth cap(s) to do so. While the City explores its options to address these deficiencies, we would appreciate HCD's opinion on the enforceability of the growth cap. This matter is currently scheduled to be heard by the City Council at a workshop on August 27, 2020. Sincerely, Celia A. Brewer CITY ATTORNEY Attachment: Proposition E cc: City Manager Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Page 88 of 91 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 110 of 356 CITY OF CARLSBAD Proposition E (This proposition will appear on the ballot In the following form.) Shall an ordinance be adopted to provide as a part at the 1986 growth management plan that 1) NO DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE . APPROVED by the City of Carlsbad unless it Is guarantned that concurrent with need all necessary public facilities be provided as required by said plan with emphasis on ensuring good traffic circulation, schools, "parks, libraries, open space and recreational amenities; and 2) the City Council shall not approve residential development which would increase the number of dwelling units beyond the limit in said ordinance WITHOUT AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF THE CITIZENS, The City may add additional public facilities. The City shall not reduce public facilities without a corresponding reduction In the residential dwelling unit limit. PROPOSED ORDINANCE The People of the City of Carlsbad do ordain as follows: A. That the Carlsbad general plan shall be amended by the amendment of the Public Facilities and Land Use Elements to add the following: "The City of Carlsbad In Implementing Its public facilities element and growth management plan has made an estimate of the number of dwelling units that will be built as a result of the application of the density ranges in the Land Use Element to individual projects. The City's Capital improvement Budget, growth management plan, and public facilities plans are ail based on this estimate. In order to ensure that all necessary public facilities will be available concurrent with need to serve new development It Is necessary to limit the number of residential dwelling units which can be constructed In the City to that estimate. For that purpose the City has been divided Into four quadrants along El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road. The maximum number of residential dwelling units to be constructed or approved in the City after November 4, 1986 is as follows: Northwest Quadrant 5,844; Northeast Quadrant 6,166; Southwest Quadrant 10,667; Southeast Quadrant 10,801. The City shall not approve any General Plan amendment, zone change, tentative subdivision map or other discretionary approval for a development which could result in development above the limit In any quadrant. In order to ensure that development does not exceed the Unit the following growth management control points are established tor the Land Use Element density ranges. ALLOWED DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE General Plan Density Ranges Growth Management Control Point RI.. 0 - 1.5 1.0 RLM O- 4.0 3.2 RM 4- 6.0 6.0 RMH 8 - 15.0 11.5 RH 15 - 23.0 19.0 (Continued on next page) PA-01:11.1 415-35 Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 PegtailECI041 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 111 of 356 The Cly shall not approve any residential development at a density that exceeds the growth management control point for the applicable density. range without making the following findings: 1. That the project will provide sufficient additional public facilities for the density In excess of the control point to ensure that the adequacy of the City's public facilities plans wilt not be adversely Impacted.. 2. That there have been sufficient developments approved in the quadrant at densities below the control point to cover the units In the project above the control point so the approval will not result In exceeding the quadrant limit. The City Manager shall monitor all approvals and report to the Planning Commission and City Council on an annual basis to ensure that the construction of residential units within each quadrant, on a cumulative basis, will be at or below the growth management control points and that the overall quadrant limits are being maintained. , If the annual report Indicates In any way that it is likely that the limit may be exceeded, the Council shall take appropriate action by revising the growth management plan and the City's zoning code to ensure that the ceilings will be maintained. The City Council or the Planning Commission shall not find that all necessary public facilities will be available concurrent with need as required by the Public Facilities Element and the City's 1986 growth management plan unless the provision of such facilities Is guaranteed, In guaranteeing that the facilities will be provided emphasis shall be given to ensuring good traffic circulation, schools, parks, libraries, open space and recreational amenities. Public facilities may be added. The City Council shall not materially reduce public facilities Without making corresponding reductions In residential densities. Nothing In this section shall be construed as changing the requirement that any specific residential density above the minimum allowed by the Land Use Element density ranges and the applicable zoning shall be justified according to the requirements of the appropriate General Plan and zoning provisions. (Continued on next page) PR-001.2 415-34 i‘101111=111111.111S01000a-* Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 PaN5§Bloi11 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 112 of 356 B. The zoning map of the City of Carlsbad shali be amended to provide that building permits Issued or approved for residential dwelling units In the City after November 4, 1988 shall not exceed the limits established in the map In this section. The numbers on the map shall not be Increased without an affirmative vole of the people. NW QUADRANT NE QUADRANT 5,844 Dwelling Units 6,166 Dwellin Units ' SW QUADRANT 10,667 Dwelling Units SE QUADRANT 10,801 Dwelling Units 01.1.1.01••••• C. The City Council shall adopt amendments to Chapter 21,90 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (Growth Management) as necessary to Implement the General Plan amendment of Section A and the Map of Section B. D. This ordinance is inconsIStent with and intended as an alternative to any initiative ordinance which would place an annual numerical limitation on the rate of residential construction. If this ordinance and any such Initiative ordinance are both passe:: by a majority voting thereon then the one with the most votes shall prevail." PR-Oot,3 • 415-40 • ••• * • -,.7.rP,11-7,1r.'• • :••-•:;-*•.- . Aug. 27, 2020 Item #1 Pa(r*ild41341 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 113 of 356 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Dear City Clerk staff: Lani Lutar <lani@resp-solutions.conn> Friday, August 21, 2020 5:08 PM City Clerk Bill Holman; Timothy Hoag; Lani Lutar Fwd: update revised city letter.pdf RECEIVED AUG 2 4 2020 CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Earlier today, a letter was submitted by Bill Holman on behalf of Timothy Hoag. An incorrect version of the letter (without contact information) was accidentally submitted. For the purposes of what will be shared/distributed to the Council and public record, can you please replace that prior letter with this version which includes Mr. Hoag's full contact information? Thank you in advance and sorry for the inconvenience. Regards, Lani Lutar on behalf or Timothy Hoag Forwarded message From: Timothy Hoag <Tim@timhoag.net> Date: Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 4:16 PM Subject: Re: update To: Lani Lutar <lani@resp-solutions.com> Cc: Bill Hofman <bhofnnan@hofnnanplanning.com> All Receive - Agenda item # For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date/ a2 fiCA - CC -- CM ACM DCM (3) See attached is this what you are looking for? Tim CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 114 of 356 August 21, 2020 Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall & City Council 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008 RE: Housing Element Dear Mayor Hall and City Councilmembers: I am the owner of an industrial parcel of land in the Bressi Ranch Master Plan. I have been closely following the meetings of the Housing Element Advisory Committee (HEAC) over the last several months. I have been impressed with the work of the HEAC, City staff, and supporting consultants. Given the many constraints within the City of Carlsbad to provide more affordable housing, the Committee has done an excellent job in laying out a game plan to address this critical need. For the city to meet the RHNA requirements and other Housing Element goals, all methods need to be put on the table and examined thoroughly. One method proposed by the Committee is the conversion of industrial zoned lands to residential land use categories. There has been some pushback on this method based on perceived land use compatibility issues. Although this point is well taken, there are a few industrial sites within Bressi Ranch and throughout the city where such a change would not create incompatibilities, and in fact, would result in more desirable land uses. I believe the property I own would be such a site. However, this letter is not written to discuss my site, specifically; I understand it is too early in the process for those types of discussions. I respectfully encourage the City Council to be open to all methods as recommended by the HEAC, including conversion of appropriate industrial designated land to residential where there is access to major transportation corridors, transit, schools, retail and restaurants. The more flexibility the Council leaves itself, the easier it will be to face the challenge of providing much needed affordable housing in our community. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Tim Hoag Owner JT-Bressi, LLC 3100 Front street, suite A San Diego, CA92103 858-792-7405 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 115 of 356 RECEIVED Catherine A. Ferguson <caf@lfap.com> Monday, August 24, 2020 5:12 PM CITY OF CARLSBAD City Clerk J CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Thursday Council Hearing - Comment on Manager Report Item 1 TammyCloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: AUG 25 2020 Please see comment for Manager's Report Item # 1 Councilmembers, thank you for the opportunity to speak on this issue. My name is Catherine Ferguson and I am the Vice President of the North County YIMBY group. I am writing to encourage you to keep all location strategies on the table. Our state and region are in a housing crisis and we must be able to consider any and all strategies to increase the housing supply to ensure that all San Diegans have a place to live. This crisis will require creative problem-solving and shutting the door on possible solutions is a mistake. Please keep all 6 strategies on the table for consideration while crafting the Housing Element. Thank you. CATHERINE FERGUSON • ATTORNEY AT LAW LOUNSBERY FERGUSON ALTONA & PEAK 960 CANTERBURY PLACE, SUITE 300 ESCONDIDO, CA 92025 T: 760-743-1226 Ex-r. 111 F: 760-743-9926 CAF@LFAP.COM VVWW.LFAP.COM All Receive - Agenda Item # For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date CA V CC 6" CM •,---ACM DCM (3) LOUNSBERY FERGUSON ALTONA &PEAK The information contained in this electronic mail transmission is confidential and intended to be sent only to the stated recipient of the transmission. 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CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 116 of 356 RECEIVED CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: mg risezm ph @g mail.com Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 12:03 PM To: City Clerk Subject: comment for housing meeting 8/ 27/20 All Receive - Agenda Item # For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date 1-.", CA - CC - 8/25/20 CM -- ACM - DCM (3) - Dear Carlsbad City council members, My name is marianne grisez. I am a member of the North County YIMBY group (and a resident of Carlsbad). I am writing to encourage you to keep all location strategies on the table. So many folks need affordable housing and Carlsbad, historically has not encouraged builders that could provide this affordable housing option. The local strategies - 1) vacant land that is zoned for housing development, but not yet developed 2) in areas that are already developed but could be made denser by increasing the number of housing units allowed on each piece of property. 3) near commercial locations, creating live-work neighborhoods 4) on lots that are underutilized 5) at vacant industrial site that have been converted to residential use 6) on existing singe-family properties as an accessory dwelling unit Our state and region are in a housing crisis and this crisis will require creative problem-solving and shutting the door on possible solutions is a mistake. It may also increase the homeless population. Please keep all 6 strategies on the table for consideration while crafting the Housing Element. Thank you, Marianne Grisez Carlsbad, Ca. 92011 mgrisezmph@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 117 of 356 Tammy Cloud-McMinn RECEIVED AUG 2 5 2020 CITY OF CARLSBAD From: Matthew Loecker <mrloecker@gmail.com > CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 3:49 PM To: City Clerk All Receive - Agenda Item # j For the Information of the: Subject: Housing Element CITY COUNCIL Date'2/.17 CC CM ACM - DCM (3) Dear Clerk and Councilmembers, Thank you for taking comments on future housing strategies in Carlsbad and thank you for working to increase the housing supply in Carlsbad. My name is Matthew Loecker and I am a resident of Carlsbad and a member of several activist groups. I am also a current renter, but hoping to buy a home and settle permanently in Carlsbad with my wife and two young children. Like many residents I am struggling to find affordable housing in Carlsbad, even with an excellent job and a working spouse. I am calling/writing to encourage you to keep all location strategies on the table, the more housing the better. Our state and region are in a housing crisis and we must be able to consider any and all strategies to increase the housing supply to ensure that all San Diegans have a place to live. This crisis will require creative problem-solving and shutting the door on possible solutions is a mistake. Please keep all 6 strategies on the table for consideration while crafting the Housing Element. Thank you! Matt CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 118 of 356 For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date:08/26/2020 CAX CC XCM X ACM X DCM (3) X siter- KIMCOm REALTY August 25, 2020 Ms. Carolyn Luna Housing Element Advisory Committee (HEAC) Chair CITY OF CARLSBAD Housing Element Advisory Committee 1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 RE: NORTH COUNTY PLAZA MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT Dear Ms. Luna: The North County Plaza (NCP) shopping center located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Marron Road in Carlsbad is owned and operated by PK 1 North County Plaza, L.P. (Owner) a subsidiary of Kimco Realty Corp. (Kimco). As a "Stakeholder" observing the Housing Element Advisory Committee's (HEAC or Committee) work, Kimco is presently in process as a "Current Planning Project" in the City Planner's mapping of potential properties for consideration to meet California's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) requirements. We would like to take this opportunity to provide you and the Committee with additional background information about our shopping center and our proposal to transform it into a mixed-use redevelopment. North County Plaza is identified on SANDAG's North County Smart Growth Concept Map as a "Potential Town Center" site (western portion of Area CB-2), thus encouraging compact, efficient and environmentally-sensitive, transit-oriented urban development, in locations close to employment, services and public transportation. Site CB-2 is described in the SANDAG plan as encouraging "multi-family and mixed-use development". You will recall that the North County Transit District (NCTD) operates their Plaza Camino Real Transit Center directly adjacent to our shopping center. The North County Plaza shopping center was built in 1984 and is now over 35 years old. Our brick- and-mortar retailers have struggled with competition from on-line retailers, a consolidating retail industry and most recently with government mandated store closures to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 Corona virus. In an effort to positively support the State of California's effort to increase the amount of affordable housing, and to reposition the shopping center to mixed-use, Kimco is planning to replace several vacant and underperforming retail buildings with a modern, attractive apartment project. Our plan will result in a more-urban, mixed-use development of residential, retail and commercial uses, in line with SANDAG's smart growth plans. Kimco proposes to demolish approximately 46,000 square feet of existing retail buildings on the northern section of the shopping center, and replace them with a 240-unit, high-density apat talent project and parking structure, all within a three (3) minute walk to the Transit Center. We believe North County Plaza is a particularly good location for mixed-use redevelopment, because it will complement the adjacent Shoppes at Carlsbad regional mall to the east and the proposed Inns at Buena Vista Creek hotel development to the north. We also believe there would not be significant neighborhood opposition to our proposed mixed-use redevelopment since there are no residential neighborhoods adjacent to our shopping center that could be impacted by our project. We would like to inform you and the Committee that Kimco and the Owner of the shopping center are very supportive of land use policies which would designate high-density residential land uses and Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 119 of 356 allocate dwelling units to North County Plaza so as to allow us to create an exciting, mixed-use development which would significant assist the City of Carlsbad to meet California's RHNA requirements. I would be happy to provide your Committee with more information on our plans if requested. Sincerely, Mark Wendel KIMCO REALTY CORP. Director of Development I Western Region cc: Don Neu, Carlsbad City Planner Paul Klukas, Planning Systems Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 120 of 356 RECEIVED AUG 2 6 Z020 CITY OF ..-.,sAitLSBAD CITY CLERK'S OFFICE All Receive - Agenda Item # For the information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date / CA - CC - CM ACM DCM (3) - Lanshire Housing Partners Ile. August 19, 2020 Mayor Matt Hall and City Council Members 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers: I am a property owner in Carlsbad. Providing affordable housing in our community is vital given the ever-increasing cost and existing shortage of housing within our community and across the state of California. I am in strong support of the Housing Committee's recommendations to the City Council. One method being considered by the City Council is the up zoning of existing residential projects within the city. If done properly, this is a viable way to help achieve the city's housing goals. I strongly urge you to support this measure as a means to provide more affordable housing opportunities in the city. Matt Nelson Managing Member 6815 Flanders Dr. #240 San Diego, CA 92121 off 619.804.3417 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 121 of 356 Tam Cloud-McMinn From RECEIVED Sent: To: AUG 27 2020 Subjeict: CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY CLERK'S OFFICE FARHAD SHARIFI <fhsharifi@gnnail.com > Wednesday, August 26, 2020 4:41 PM City Clerk All Receive - Agenda Item # 1 Ponto Area Amendment for tomorrow City Council meetinifor the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date rs--- 'CA CC - CM ACM DCM (3) To whom it may concern, I would like to add my comments as part of the document for public input for the City Council meeting tomorrow. Dear Mayor Hall, Carlsbad City Council, and California Coastal Commission: I am informed that 1. Carlsbad must consider on Planning Area F at Ponto the need for a public park at Ponto as part of the Draft Local Coastal Program Amendment. 2. There is no public park at Ponto even though City Park Standards requires a minimum of 6.5 acres of parkland for Ponto. 3. There is a current 6.6 acre park deficit in Coastal Southwest quadrant of Carlsbad, (south of Palomar Airport Road and west of El Camino Real). 4. There are no Coastal Parks in all of South Carlsbad. 64,000 South Carlsbad citizens have no Coastal Park. 5. Ponto is at the center of a larger 6-mile stretch of coastline in that has no Coastal Parks. 6. Ponto has a city documented 30 acre open-space standard deficit that a Coastal Park would help resolves. 7. And most importantly, I am informed that the City is currently ignoring these issues and in the Draft Local Coastal Program Amendment is proposing to eliminate the last opportunity to create a much needed Coastal Park at Ponto CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 122 of 356 From: Sent: To: Subjed AUG 27 2020 CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY CLERK'S OFFICE RECEIVED Tammy Cloud-McMinn RE: Housing Sites Agenda herie Mclarty <cherie.mclarty@yahoo.com> ednesday, August 26, 2020 6:54 PM ity Clerk ity council agenda Aug 27 All Receive - Agenda Item # For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date CAv CC CM ACM - DCM (3) You may recognize my name as I email often regarding the vacant lot off Ponto and Ave Encinas. This is because my house is directly across the tracks from this lot. I believe strongly that Carlsbad deserves to make this beautiful piece of land, the gateway to our coastal city, of which there are few. Leucadia/Encinitas are destroying it from their side of our border with the building of an extremely large hotel in a very small, unstable location. We can still make this city of Carlsbad stand out not only for where it is, but how it exists. I understand business and taxes and revenue. But we also need open and usable space to come and enjoy why we live here. This topic can be discussed for a very long time. I ask that you take your time, hear from your citizens (this are lacks direct representation at this time) and consider the long-term affects of changing the environment with no take backs.. There are many of us who are willing to give our time and efforts to make this space the kind of place where people will come and enjoy and protect the environment for future generations. Thank you for your time, Cherie McLarty CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 123 of 356 Tammy Cloud-McMinn All Receive - Agenda Item # I nda Geldner For the Information of the: ednesday, August 26, 2020 7:04 PM CITY COUNCIL ity Clerk Date , "CA CC • on Neu; Carolyn Luna CM ACM . DCM (3) - omment on Agenda Item #1 Council meeting 8-27-2020 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subjec RECEIVED AUG 2 7 2023 CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Dear Council Members, These comments are my personal opinions, however for transparency please note that I am a member of the Planning Commission. 1. The location/zoning for Ponto housing could be shifted from beachfront to several properties located near the intersection of Poinsettia and Avenida Encinas. Currently the Ponto property is zoned for up to 200 units (R-30), potentially more with the State mandated density bonus for inclusionary units. There are a number of advantages to moving the housing away from Ponto: o It supports the community Vision to keep our beach community character, protect natural resources and support recreational uses. o It would create a walkable neighborhood still close to the beach. o The density and number of units can be increased so we get more units. o It is closer to the freeway so it will minimize traffic impacts. o It puts housing within 1 mile of the train station vs about 2 miles away. 2. I suggest we identify several transportation nodes in addition to train stations and locate the higher density housing near those nodes. They would ideally be located along the freeway to decrease the load on surface streets. Two examples are Poinsettia at 1-5 and El Camino at Highway 78. 3. The General Plan currently allows housing on sites zoned Local Shopping Center (L), General Commercial (GC) and Regional Commercial (RC). See table 2-3 on page 2-18 of the General Plan. Unless the plan has been amended this table states that the density allowed on these sites is R-15 to R-30 and that the RHNA numbers assume an R-15 count. If we just change that assumption from R-15 to R-30, how many additional units do we get toward our RHNA count? Wouldn't that be a good place to start? Please also forward a copy to the Housing Element Advisory Committee and thank you for the opportunity to participate. Kind Regards, Linda Geldner CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 124 of 356 :orrespondence for Housing Element Location Melpft@kagjes Alee2r7d'iWnciitAcouncil -neeting) For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date /H CA - CC CM ACM - DCM (3LL. Honorable Mayor and City Council: teve Linke <splinke@gmail.com > hursday, August 27, 2020 1:16 AM :ity Clerk RECEIVED AUG 27 2020 From: Sent: To: Subject CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Tammy Cloud-McMinn As part of the decision-making process in choosing locations for future housing, please have staff incorporate at least high-level transportation impact analysis, including both vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and level of service (LOS). Ideally, new housing projects should be located in areas that minimize VMT impacts and do not add vehicle traffic to already congested streets. This presents some challenges, because the two metrics sometimes work against each other, but they are important considerations for many reasons, including the following. In order to meet the City's growth management and General Plan requirements, housing projects in areas with heavy vehicle congestion will require mitigation in the form of street projects. And, in order to meet the State's environmental and the City's General Plan requirements, housing projects in areas with low VMT efficiency and/or streets with such heavy congestion that they have been exempted from the growth management standard will require mitigation in the form of measures to promote non-vehicle travel. All of these mitigation strategies can be expensive, so it may be challenging for developers to offer affordable housing in certain areas. Otherwise, taxpayers may have to pay the mitigation bills. Several new developments subject to the new VMT law are currently under review, and they are relying heavily on residents using transit to move around the city to meet VMT requirements. However, transit service is inconvenient, and the ridership in Carlsbad is shockingly low. For example, of the 284 bus stops in Carlsbad 86% average 10 or less boardings per day, and 63% average two or less boardings per day (data for 7/2018-6/2019 obtained from the North County Transit District). A typical approach is to require the developer to add a bench and trash can to the nearest bus stop(s), but that is unlikely to meaningfully boost ridership and reduce vehicle trips/congestion. Below is a photo of the bus stop on College Boulevard at Palomar Airport Road, which averages less than one boarding per day, which is typical of the entire Palomar Airport Road corridor. The City has only minimal influence over transit, and a major overhaul likely will be necessary to reach the cited VMT and LOS goals. 1 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 125 of 356 Another issue concerns the re-zoning of commercial or industrial properties to residential. The mixing of commercial with residential is being promoted as a key strategy to reduce the need for vehicle use and the resultant VMT. This strategy is further enhanced by affordable housing, because lower income residents are allegedly less likely to own a vehicle and more likely to use alternative transportation, which is more viable with shorter commutes. However, if there is not sufficient other commercial area nearby, converting current commercial land use to residential defeats the purpose of this strategy. For example, the area of Robertson Ranch just south of Cannon Road and east of El Camino Real was supposed to be developed with a 66,000 square-foot office building, which could have provided jobs in close proximity to the many residents in Robertson Ranch and the surrounding large tracts of residences. However, the land use was changed to residential to build 98 more apartments in three three-story buildings. Now, there effectively will be no jobs there, and all of the new residents must travel on the streets in that area, which were just exempted from the growth management standard due to heavy congestion, to get to their destinations —creating a double-whammy. In addition, some industrial and other sites are not necessarily close to a large number of jobs or other goods and services, such as grocery stores, other shopping, schools, parks/recreation, etc. If affordable housing is placed far away from these critical things, how are the residents going to be expected to utilize them without racking up huge amounts of VMT? In any event, this is not intended to be a criticism, and I am not sure what the best answers are, but please take both VMT and LOS into consideration in the decision-making process. Best regards, Steve Linke Carlsbad, CA 2 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 126 of 356 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Mike Ferrante <mike.ferrante503@gmail.com> Thursday, August 27, 2020 9:42 AM City Clerk Kate E Kessler Against Proposal to Increase Zoning Density at Ponto All Receive - Agenda Item # For the Information of the: _CITY COUNCIL Date"-, CA / CC CM / ACM DCM (3) .-- Dear Mayor and City Council My name is Mike Ferrante and I have lived in Carlsbad for nearly 20 years. I love this City and want to ensure it remains a wonderful place to live and visit. I am aware that there is a proposal to increase zoning density at vacant lots at Ponto and increase the allowable building height to accommodate up to 4 floors of apartment buildings. The city already has a deficit of 30 acres of open space and a deficit of 6.6 of parks in the southwest. I ask that the City NOT approve plans to increase building density, and to budget money in their capital improvement program to purchase Planning Area F and build a park at Ponto to serve residents and visitors alike. Planning Area F is currently for sale and I request the City contact the landowner to explore purchasing the site for a needed park. This land is the entrance to Southern Carlsbad and one of the last remaining pieces of coastal open space, it is a treasure and should be developed into a space for all to enjoy, not squandered on high density residential development that would do best located closer to employment at the Center of Carlsbad. I ask you to Develop Ponto Right— I ask you to build Ponto Park. I request that my comments be put on record in the official public records for all things related to Planning of Ponto, Planning Area F, including the official public records for Carlsbad's City's Budget, draft Local Coastal Program Amendment, and Parks Master Plan Update; and the CA Coastal Commission's consideration of Carlsbad's draft Local Coastal Program Amendment. Thank you, Mike Ferrante Carlsbad, CA 92011 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 127 of 356 Brookfield Properties RECEIVED AUG 27 2020 All Receive - Agenda Item # For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date./1 CA CC CM VACM -15CM (3) CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY CLERK'S OFFICE August 27, 2020 Mayor Matt Hall and Members of the Carlsbad City Council 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 RE: THE SHOPPES AT CARLSBAD AUGUST 27TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING ITEM #1 - PROPOSED METHODOLOGIES FOR CHOOSING LOCATIONS FOR FUTURE HOUSING IN CARLSBAD AS A PART OF REQUIRED UPDATE TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN Dear Mayor Hall and Council Members: As the owner of The Shoppes at Carlsbad, Brookfield fully supports designating this location as a potential candidate site for additional housing density. Adding housing in this location could prove to be very beneficial: • Housing at The Shoppes will support the retail and food and beverage platform to its highest and best use • Higher density in this location will facilitate affordable housing options as well as provide more attainable market rate housing for Carlsbad's employment base • The site is ideally located with access from the freeway at both El Camino Real and Jefferson Road • With the transit center located at the site, additional housing density along with a reconfigured "mobility hub" could provide good synergies within a mixed-use environment In addition to these benefits, a full suite of land uses and the compounding benefits of mixed-use have the potential to strengthen the economic base for the site creating long-term operational and economic viability for the City. Thank you for considering this site as well as thoughtfully discussing and considering all options for housing to help fulfill City and community objectives. Sincerely, Ted Lohman Sr. Director, Brookfield Properties BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES 733 8'h Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101 T +1 619 321 1111 F +1 619 321 1234 brookfieldproperties.com Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 128 of 356 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Jim Burke <ibpractices@gmail.com> Thursday, August 27, 2020 1:13 PM City Clerk 27 Aug Meeting @ 3 PM All Receive - Agenda Item # For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date CA ''cc — CM - ACM DCM (3) ---- Dear City Clerk, Please ensure the following is presented to and read into the 27 Aug 20 meeting transcript: "We oppose the use of the PONTO area for more high density housing and the proposed widening of Avanida Encinas, a two lane road. 1. There are already several prefabricated/mobile home parks in the area. The additional overdevelopment of PONTO takes us to the Pacific Beach model of urban blight. Who would this be serving? Sacramento? Definitely NOT the South Carlsbad taxpaying community. 2. A proposal to widen Avenida Encinas is ludicrous for many reasons. I've read the General Plan. Overlooked with the intentions of mixed commercial/residential use is the assumption that Avenida Encinas can legally and effectively handle the mass volumes of traffic both during construction and operation of the proposed projects. It is a two lane road which at its narrowest (56') (the RR overpass) falls short of the 60' required by California for a four lane road. Where would the pedestrian and bike lanes go? You can't seriously be considering replacing the overpass. The time and expenses involved would be prohibitive. 3. The proposal to "rebuild the Coast Highway in South Carlsbad" may be an interesting engineering project but to what end? Taxpayer dollars wasted on this should be redirected to positive outcomes for our community. PROPOSAL. Our Ponto Beach area needs to viewed and developed as a whole, as follows: The most valuable use of the areas north and south of Avenida Encinas would be to serve the park and recreational needs of CURRENT residents by providing: 1. Multi-use fields (baseball/softball/soccer/concert) 2. Children's playgrounds 3. Additional beach parking 4. Skateboard park 5. Community center 6. Satellite library 7. Dog walking trails and "Dog Park" area 8. Open space Additionally we should announce our southern city area with the same type of art-deco signage used in Carlsbad Village. Please acknowledge receipt. Thank you. Jim and Terry Burke Carlsbad CA 92011" 1 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 129 of 356 To the members of the: FIN COUNCIL Date \CA I CC / CM Ni ACM V DCM (3) vf City of Carlsbad Council Memorandum Aug. 27, 2020 To: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council From: Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services Scott Donnell, Senior Planner Via: Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager Re: Additional Materials Related to Staff Report Item No. 1: Our Home Our Future — Proposed Methodologies for Choosing Locations for Future Housing in Carlsbad, as Part of Required Update to Housing Element of the General Plan The purpose of this memorandum is to transmit a draft of the public input survey (survey) report related to the Housing Element update. The survey closed Aug. 24, 2020, which was after the agenda packet for this item had been published. The survey results will be addressed during staff's presentation. Attachment: A. Housing Element Update Public Input Survey Summary Report, Aug. 26, 2020 cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Celia Brewer, City Attorney Jeff Murphy, Community Services Director Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Director City Hall Communication & Engagement Department 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive I Carlsbad, CA 92008-1949 I 760-434-2957 t Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 130 of 356 DRAFT Attachment A Housing Element Update Public Input Survey Summary Report Aug. 26, 2020 (City of Carlsbad Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 131 of 356 Cori. Cadqia7;. 01. Public Involvement of Planning Cansidaralions Introduction The City of Carlsbad is committed to involving the public in the city decision making process, based on several key principles: • Members of the public have a right to be involved in decisions affecting their lives. • Adequate time and resources are provided to allow for meaningful public involvement. • The public involvement planning process is begun at the earliest stages of decision-making. • Opportunities for public involvement are clearly defined, including the decision or decisions to be made, the decision-making process and how the public has influenced the decision. • It is the city's responsibility to seek out and facilitate the involvement of those interested in or affected by a decision. The city errs on the side of reaching out to people who might not be interested, rather than potentially missing people who are. • Diverse participation helps ensure a broad range of perspectives is considered. • Public involvement processes are designed to enable members of the public to participate in ways comfortable and convenient for them. • City staff provide balanced and factual information to the public and do not engage in advocacy. • Public dialogue strives for a focus on values over interests and positions. • Members of the public do not need to have technical expertise to provide valuable input. Their everyday experiences as members of the community have intrinsic value to even the most complex and technical decisions. • Public involvement planning is coordinated across all city departments to ensure consistency and avoid process fatigue. Housing Element Update Input Report Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 132 of 356 Housing Element Update Since 1969, California law has required that all cities and counties demonstrate how they will meet the housing needs of everyone in the community. The state forecasts the need for housing based on population projections, and then each region must show how it will accommodate that need. When these forecasts are updated, housing plans, known as housing elements, must be updated too. To help ensure the community's values, needs and priorities are reflected in the updated housing element, the city has developed several ways to gather input. This report includes the feedback from the first stage of this public input gathering process. Online survey The housing element online survey provided an opportunity for members of the public to provide input at a time convenient to them. Data gathering: Aug. 7 — Aug. 24 4,252 Respondents About the findings By providing multiple ways for the public to provide input, decision makers can hear from a larger and more diverse group of community members. Respondents were asked to disclose where they live, and the system prevented more than two responses per computer IP address (a computer's unique address). However, unlike a scientific survey, the findings of this process cannot be generalized to the entire Carlsbad population within a defined level of confidence. Other limitations of an online survey include: • Little opportunity to provide context and background on issues. • Not as accessible for those without access to a computer or mobile device. • Not as accessible for those who are not comfortable using technology or did not find the survey format user friendly. • Limited ability to identify explanatory information, such as the "why" behind the answers. • Difficulty providing an accurate summary of verbatim comments without losing nuances. That's why the input in this report should be considered with a similar weight as other qualitative forms of feedback that have always been part of the city's decision-making process, such as comments made at City Council meeting or emails sent to the city expressing an opinion. Housing Element Update Input Report Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 133 of 356 Topics and questions The topics and questions in the survey were developed by staff based on the input most critical to the specific decisions that must be made related to the housing element update. To encourage broad participation, the survey length was limited, which also required focusing questions only on certain topics. An open ended question was included for those who wanted to share feedback on topics not included in the closed-ended questions. The verbatim responses are included in this report. Housing Element Update Input Report Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 134 of 356 Housing Element Public Input Survey Questionnaire The City of Carlsbad is updating its housing plan, something required by state law to ensure the city is meeting the housing needs of all members of the community. This includes updating city housing policies and designating space for about 3,900 new housing units by 2029, of which about 2,100 units need to be affordable for people with very low to moderate incomes. To put this in perspective, the city currently has about 54,000 housing units. Housing units could include single family homes, apartments, condos and accessory dwelling units (also known as granny flats). If you'd like to learn more about the city's housing plan before taking this survey, watch this video. OUR HOME, OUR FUTURE* Please answer the questions below to help the city develop a plan that best reflects our community's needs, values and priorities when it comes to housing. Which best describes your current housing situation? a. Own b. Rent c. Live with friends/family, do not own or pay rent d. Do not currently have a permanent home Which best describes your current living situation: a. Accessory dwelling unit (granny flat/guest house) b. Apartment c. Condominium/townhome d. Single family home e. Mobile home f. Group home/assisted living g. Do not currently have a permanent home Housing Element Update Input Report Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 135 of 356 Esconthda STY Fereet Fecrealicnal Reavve Please tell us what part of town you live in. r,.16 peefi,,,de ID '10) Si * • • • Carlsbad San Memos , Anw, r,ds 61 t3I • rrndh Carl5hnel 10} Slate Be Camptv " Encinitan Which best describes your household composition: a. Single, living alone b. Single, living with roommates c. Couple living together, no children d. Living with children under 18 at home e. Multiple generations living together (adult children, parents, grandparents, etc.) Please rank the ideas below based on what you think are the best locations in Carlsbad overall for new housing (order randomized). Housing should be located: a. In areas that are already developed but could be made denser by increasing the number of housing units allowed on each piece of property. b. On vacant land that is zoned for housing development, but not yet developed. c. On existing single-family properties as accessory dwelling units (granny flats). d. At vacant industrial sites that have been converted to residential use. e. Near commercial locations, creating "live-work" neighborhoods. f. On lots that are underutilized (i.e., older buildings that have additional potential). Housing Element Update Input Report Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 136 of 356 There are a number of trade offs associated with different approaches to providing more housing in Carlsbad. Please rank the following statements from most important to least important (order randomized). a. New housing should be located where it will have the least impact on traffic in Carlsbad. b. New housing should be located where it will have the least impact on the environment overall. c. New housing should be located in areas that are already developed. d. New housing should be spread evenly across all parts of the city. e. New housing should be concentrated in smart growth areas (areas where transit, shops and services already exist). f. New housing should blend in with the character of surrounding neighborhoods. Next, please rank the following programs and strategies that could address the city's future housing needs (order randomized): a. Financial assistance programs for people who cannot afford housing, such as subsidized rent and down payment loans. b. Incentives for developers to build more affordable housing. c. Programs that help people experiencing homelessness find permanent housing. What types of programs would make you consider adding an accessory dwelling unit (granny flat) to your property? Please select all that apply. a. Easy permitting process b. Inexpensive permitting process c. Pre-approved building plans provided by the city d. Help with financing e. Rent would be a new source of income f. If it would increase the property value of my home g. It could make buying a home in Carlsbad attainable for me h. Not interested/doesn't apply to me What is your age group? a. 18 to 29 b. 30 to 49 c. 50 to 64 d. 65 and older Which best describes your annual gross household income? a. Below $25,000 b. $25,000 - $50,000 c. $50,000 - $100,000 d. $100,000 - $200,000 e. More than $200,000 Housing Element Update Input Report Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 137 of 356 What else would you like us to consider when updating Carlsbad's housing plan? (open ended) If you'd like us to keep you informed about Carlsbad's housing plan update, please enter your email here. That's it. The next step is for city staff to review all the input and share it with the Housing Element Advisory Committee and City Council (this is expected in late August/early September). In the meantime, you can learn more about the housing plan update by visiting the city's • website. Housing Element Update Input Report Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 138 of 356 Which best describes your current living situation? g 72% Single family home NI 18% Condominium/townhome • 7% Apartment • 3% Others 4,179 respondents 8060020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Housing Plan Update Project Engagement VIEWS PARTICIPANTS RESPONSES COMMENTS SUBSCRIBERS 7,432 4,252 56,183 3,671 1 Please answer the questions below to help the city develop a plan that best reflects our community's needs, values and priorities when it comes to housing. Which best describes your current housing situation? 82% Own • 16% Rent 2% Others 4208, respondents https://publicinput.com/Repotting/ReportPreview/6399/embeddedreport=False 1/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 139 of 356 Valley Center dden t.iteadoiriis 17 Viste 2 8 63 2 va,e, Escondido Daley Ranch 724 18 597 .148 Rancho Santa Fe P Map data 52020 19 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation Please let us know in which area you live. Which best describes your household composition: g 37% Living with children under 18 at home 34% Couple living together, no children NI 14% Multiple generations living together (adult children, parents, grandparents, etc.) :1 13% Single, living alone 2% Single, living with roommates 3,958 respondents Please rank the ideas below based on what you think are the best locations in Carlsbad overall for new housing. Housing should be located: At vacant industrial sites that have been converted to residential use. Near commercial locations, creating "live-work" J neighborhoods. On lots that are underutilized (i.e., older buildings that have additional potential). On vacant land that is zoned for housing development, but not yet developed. On existing single-family properties as accessory dwelling units (granny flats). In areas that are already developed but could be made denser 161r,,4,) by increasing the number of housing units allowed on each piece of property. 2,681 Respondents 7,Lej Rat, 2030 is/ 1962 ./ k:ank: 2.70 1929 - ' 188 1972 V Ran k: -4.0! i758 , 4.63 1640 V https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/63997embeddedreport=False 21148 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 140 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation There are a number of trade offs associated with different approaches to providing more housing in Carlsbad. 1882 V 1853'..' Rank• 27:) 1920./ Rank: .3.08 1853 v Rank: 4.0 1708 Rank: OS 16.49. New housing should be located where it will have the least impact on the environment overall. nNew housing should be concentrated in smart growth areas (areas where transit, shops and services already exist). New housing should be located where it will have the least impact on traffic in Carlsbad. New housing should blend in with the character of surrounding neighborhoods. (77)New housing should be spread evenly across all parts of the -8 city. New housing should be located in areas that are already developed. 2,505 Respondents Next, please rank the following programs and strategies that could address the city's future housing needs: Financial assistance programs for people who cannot afford housing, such as subsidized rent and down payment loans. 1819 V RarJ: ' 1885 se !.•,).5 1793 V Incentives for developers to build more affordable housing. (77%) Programs that help people experiencing homelessness find permanent housing. 2,315 Respondents What types of programs would make you consider adding an accessory dwelling unit (granny flat) to your property? Please select all that apply. Not interested/doesn't apply to me 1659 v (. 32:72 Easy permitting process 1082 v Inexpensive permitting process 1003 so Pre-approved building plans provided by the city 769 V If it would increase the property value of my home 729 v Rent would be a new source of income 682 v Help with financing 589 v It could make buying a home in Carlsbad attainable for me 260 v 2,998 Respondents https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 3/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 141 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation What is your age group? • 35% 30 to 49 • 33% 50 to 6.4 ▪ 29% 65 and older 3% 18 to 29 3,331 respondents Which best describes your annual gross household income? • 37% $100,000 - $200,000 1.1 28% More than $200,000 E 22% 650,000 -$100,000 • 8% $20,000- $50,000 :., 3% Below $25,000 3,197 respondents https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport=False 4/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 142 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation What else would you like us to consider when updating Carlsbad's housing plan? Pongan los apartamentos cerca de las escuelas o con rutas de bus public° porque he tenido que pasar de mudarme a apartamento con renta subsidiada porque no hay camiones para llevar a los hijos a la escuela ytodo esta muy lejos. A donde yo vivo los ninos pueden caminar a la escuela e Ira sus extracurriculares sin que yo tenga que salirme de ml trabajo. 2 hours ago Traffic issues and ease of congestion. yesterday Preserving natural open space yesterday There should be areas favoring senior housing, which shouldn't have to pay for school fees and should be near bus routes. Overall traffic impacts should be kept to a min. for new developments. Developments should have incentives to keep the sales cost lower. Provide more parking for beach visitors. yesterday The wildlife that has already been pushed out of there habitat because of development in areas that they resided. yesterday Allowing higher density development in the downtown Village area yesterday Mas opciones de 3 recamaras que sean berates y cerca de las escuelas. Si aqui trabajamos queremos vivir cerca de nuestro trabajo para que no haya tanto trafico. Queremos vivir en lugares seguros y con buenas escuelas. yesterday Construir cases baratas y departamentos baratos cerca de escuelas para que los estudiantes puedan caminar y los papas no se estresen sobre como Ilevar a los ninos a la escuela todos los dias cuando uno trabaja dos trabajos y no hay quien as recoja o los Ileve a deportes. yesterday Please don't make the traffic any worse than what it is 2 days ago We'd like to see more/new live-work neighborhoods, not just making existing ones denser, if possible. Open space/green space is also important to us. 2 days ago Smart growth makes a lot of sense but should have the balance of people being able to interact with open space, parks, and nature interspersed (which Carlsbad excels at and should maintain), and also the infrastructure to support, such as public transit, walkable paths, etc. (which Carlsbad is challenged with few exceptions such as Carlsbad Village). 2 days ago New housing should be located so the occupants can work close by. Work in the community. Should be affordable. 2 days ago Dense lower-income housing should be in or very near the Village and village Coaster Station. Buildings should be in keeping with the old town Bavarian/Tudor look of the village. Buildings no taller than 3 stories. No 4 story & up modern-looking apartment buildings. Under-used buildings in & near Village should be made into work/live units. 2 days ago Need more new housing. 2 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 5/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 143 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Avoid adding more density to downtown Carlsbad. It is changing the concept of a "village." Feels more like Orange County and not in a good way. 2 days ago Let's try to keep our open spaces and develop in areas that are already ripe for increased development - let's lean on the free market to build the housing we need NOT spending money and increasing our taxes. Our property taxes here are already high enough. 2 days ago Is Carlsbad's General Plan limiting and/or in conflict with S8330 - when it comes to incentivizing the development of accessory dwelling units (ADU), on single family lots? - Please clarify if the following is correct: - Properties adding an ADU currently pay in-lieu inclusionary housing fees. Properties adding more than double the square footage on.existing single family homes are not required to pay fees to provide inclusionary housing. This seems contradictory to State law requiring our City to provide affordable housing. Should the development requirements be reversed? - Could home owners developing an existing single family home, (adding more than 750 square feet with no ADU included), be required to pay in-lieu inclusionary housing fees? - Due to the change in State law, could home owners developing ADU's not be required to pay in-lieu inclusionary housing fees? Carlsbad needs the ability to negotiate with developers to respond to state requirements and allow projects to respond to our community needs. (i.e. Possibly requesting an increase in the number of affordable housing units in developments that request a variance from adopted standards). Thanks for making this survey available. 2 days ago Increasing density in established single family home neighborhoods is not desirable. Keeping property values and neighborhood character is important and will ensure a stable tax base. 2 days ago Traffic studies are important. Please continue to make communities safe for pedestrians and cyclists. 2 days ago Our highest priority is helping the homeless get into affordable housing and creating more affordable housing in general. Carlsbad is an affluent area but I think that sometimes creates a NIMBY attitude toward those with limited or no means. Carlsbad, California and the US are only as successful as the least of us. 2 days ago Please don't bring trash in Carlsbad the whole point of living here is the fact that its more of a rich community that is safe to raise our children. You start bringing in the trash there will be more crime and property values will drop drastically. 2 days ago The accessory dwelling unit should be similar or exactly the same as the City of Encinitas which I believe has three already approved over-the-counter ADU plans and permits that require necessary set-backs. The City of Carlsbad is behind in this effort, but can quickly catch by emulating other more progressive cities. 2 days ago I think the City should consider permitting Tiny Homes Parks similar to a Mobile Home Park. 2 days ago Affordable housing for the working class. 2 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreporteFalse 6/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 144 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation Real affordable housing for real working class people. I'm a Carlsbad native and business owner in the Village and cannot afford to purchase a home in my own community. I would like to see that as a real option. 2 days ago Incentives for first time home buyers and priority for people who already work in Carlsbad and have kids. 2 days ago Please consider the unique and diverse needs of people experiencing homelessness. There are many reasons people become homeless and a one size fits all solution does not exist. 2 days ago Keep the over all feeling of the village. It give the feeling of a small town and makes Carlsbed a special place to live. 2 days ago Stop using a 1990-2010 mentality when attempting to deal with low income housing, especially with regard to homelessness. Although the homeless have one thing in common (i.e., homelessness), there is no common cause or solution. Uninformed compassion can do more harm than good. Whether peanut butter on multi-grain bread or a free place to live, acting without understanding is a short-term feel-good effort helps about as much a band-aid on a broken leg. 2 days ago More affordable housing units and transitional housing for homeless with wrap around services. 2 days ago Is housing density becoming too large in Carlsbad's beach area ?Will low income housing downtown area , cause an increase of crime? 2 days ago n/a 2 days ago Time to do something different. More of the same that isn't working makes no sense. 2 days ago I'm worried that some members of our city council do not have the residents and Carlsbads best interests. They seem to have a developers philosophy and that worries me. Let's grow smart and as little as possible and make it so some of our family and friends can afford to stay and buy here and not some investor from who knows where that does not care about our community. 2 days ago Should build next to mass transit and commercial/retail to create walkable communities and non-vehicle- based commutes. 2 days ago Increase restaurants as well! Ask builders to build parks and add money to schools where those new residents would live. 2 days ago No thoughts. 2 days ago parking at dense housing locations; impact to traffic volume & patterns 2 days ago It needs to be equitable meaning people that work in jobs such as service industry need to be able to live here and cut down on their commuting. We should build communities that is a mix of single family homes, townhomes, condos etc. We also need to make sure there is enough senior housing. 2 days ago na 2 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew./6399?embeddedreport=false 7/148 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 145 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Do not create more "low income housing. That only benefits the very low income while our children who have been raised here can not afford to live in this city. 2 days ago Carlsbad Village is an attractive destination for tourists and locals because of its charm. The "luxury" properties developers are building ruin that charm. It also attracts nonCalifornia buyers. 2 days ago Open Spaces and Parks - Not Enough Parks currently in Southwest Carlsbad. Ponto is a great location for a park. 2 days ago Don't decrease the value of existing homes. 2 days ago There is already too much traffic in and around Carlsbad. It is becoming quite dense all around the village with too many new condominiums. 2 days ago None. 2 days ago That it does not impact the environment! 2 days ago Please start looking into putting more restrictions on VRBO's Long term tenants that add to our community are being replaced by landlords looking only out for the additional profit in their property and not for the safety of the neighborhood 2 days ago Please do not destroy the character of "old" downtown Carlsbad near the beach by allowing too many multi-story multi-unit buildings! 3 days ago Keep traffic down. Roads are already over crowded. Preserve open areas, agriculture, beaches, parks and nature preserves. Build more sports parks to accommodate the increase in population from all these new homes. 3 days ago Parking! Fighting for parking ruins the thought of shopping or a day at the beach. Open space. We moved here for the "village" feel and know that our leaders are capable of maintaining thatl 3 days ago Requiring developers to have 30-40% of "affordable" units mixed in with market rate housing is much better than having affordable housing separate from others for many reasons. 3 days ago My husband moved from Massachusetts and bought our home in 1990 shortly after accepting employment in Carlsbad. He bought what he could afford. Building low income housing in areas where people can't afford the cost of living makes no sense. 3 days ago please stop building-- it is taking away from the beauty of this city, in which i've lived in since the 1990's. The more you build, the least attractive this city becomes, please stop the greed and stop building. 3 days ago I moved here in 1992 from Ohio. Because I choose to work to make my own way while they choose to play all day; many of my friends moved back to Ohio because they couldn't afford to live in California. What is the purpose of public transit? It's to bring low income workers into the communities where jobs exist and allow them to reside in a neighborhood where they can afford. STOP THE NONSENSE! Create affordable housing in areas where it's affordable for low-income earners to live. 3 days ago https://publicinputcom/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 8/1443 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 146 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation It's unsettling that the state is dictating what cities need to build. Quality of life should be a priority. At some point we over-tax roads, and utilities. Carlsbad has been well planned and the state should not force changing the planning that has made Carlsbad desirable. 3 days ago Affordable housing should be a priority, as well as curbing the over- zealous development that is taking place in the village and elsewhere. The mayor cozies up with wealthy developers and has made decisions regarding hotels and restaurants that line his own pockets while destroying the charm of Carlsbad. 3 days ago Near Publix's Transporation 3 days ago Make high density living like Bresse Ranch. A community adays ago Don't Do it!!! Fight it! This plan will not benefit Carlsbad = More Crime and Congestion....It's time for a building moratorium! 3 days ago The massive parking lot at west end of Westfield Mall is underutilized..., affordable housing with transit access there seems logical. 3 days ago Maintaining current property values and desirability of location 3 days ago Need more affordable housing options 3 days ago Only renovate existing/old structures. I think new housing will only increase traffic and congestion in Carlsbad. 3 days ago In general, increased density causes many problems such as developers buying out of parking requirements. 3 days ago Preserving the uniqueness and charm of Olde Carlsbad, preserving open natural areas, making public transit more accessible, 3 days ago We are considering an ADU on our empty side lot. I hope you make it easier and limit the cost of permit fees. I have heard getting plans approved can be a lot of time, can you have a faster turnaround time. 3 days ago Low income housing should be farthest from the beach and should be built on the least expensive property. Property inland is usually a little more reasonable. If you can't afford coastal, move inland a little, rent is more reasonable. 3 days ago I do not want mixed development within single-family zoned areas. STOP IT. 3 days ago Parking, Not building on unstable geology!, Aesthetic consideration, reasonable SCALE, no humongous buildings! Traffic, Security. 4 days ago really would like to see Carlsbad not be too condensed ....I like open spaces and not so much on top of each other 4 days ago The ability to support a diverse workforce, particularly younger individuals with no children. 4 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 9/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 147 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation My wife and I are a bit dejected regarding the current housing situation in North County. I always wanted to live in Carlsbad and thought I'd be able to own a home here by now. Unfortunately home prices are about twice as what we could afford. I'm not sure if anything can be done from a city standpoint, but it would be great to have more inventory to drive prices down. 4 days ago Tiny houses should be an option as stand alone or granny flats. Even tiny house communities would be more affordable and better for the environment. May not be an option for my self since we have 5 in our family. 4 days ago Do not want "affordable" housing near us. Would much prefer it be concentrated in an industrial area that impacts the rest of the community the least. 4 days ago With Mass Exodus of Californians, an updated plan needs to be in place at the State level before trickling down to the City level. We may NOT need all the housing units as originally planned, Infrastructure must be in place before housing plan. Especially 54% of the new housing will be affordable, do we have the resources not to just subsidize housing but healthcare, school lunches etc? Do we have enough schools, parks, hospitals to accommodate the density of housing, populations and ALL their needs. IF you build it, they will come. If you reward it, they will keep asking for more. HOA is the biggest barrier of ADUs, it should NOT duplicate city functions, ie, inspections, permits,fees, etc. City should set clear rules for HOA approval timeline, acceptance of City pre-approved contractors, floor plans, etc. 4 days ago With Mass Exodus of Californians, an updated plan needs to be in place at the State level before trickling down to the City level. We may NOT need all the housing units as originally planned. Infrastructure must be in place before housing plan. Especially 54% of the new housing will be affordable, do We have the resources not to just subsidize housing but healthcare, school lunches etc? Do we have enough schools, parks, hospitals to accommodate the density of housing, populations and ALL their needs. IF you build it, they will come. If you reward it, they will keep asking for more. HOA is the biggest barrier of ADUs, it should NOT duplicate city functions, ie, inspections, permits,fees, etc. City should set clear rules for overreaching HOAs or few ADUs will be built and more units will have to be built somewhere else. 4 days ago I don't even know how people are finding out about low income developments and I would like to be informed. 4 days ago Advertising low income housing. I often never hear about developements until it too late and they are full or sold. 4 days ago Helping people of color enjoy this amazing community via affordable, non discriminatory housing availability should be at the top of our housing priority list. 4 days ago I would support more housing, if there were a better trail and open space system throughout Carlsbad, and the homeless population does not take over the public spaces, so my family can utilize it without fear, 4 days ago Affordable housing should be in one area of the city, not spread out all over city. 4 days ago In light of COVID and the potential for vacant spaces where businesses have no plans to reopen, take a careful look at using existing and now-vacant commercial property by converting existing dwellings into inexpensive residential dwellings. 4 days ago I think Carlsbad has too many houses already. It needs to slow down its growth and preserve its open spaces! It feels like the city only wants more housing so it can generate more income. 4 days ago hnps://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 10/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 148 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Get your plans out of the way. I believe developers are good at building communities, and the plans office has good intentions with unforeseen negatives. Planning board, get our of the developers way please. They will improve upon what is already a beautiful community 4 days ago Do not add high density housing in historically single family neighborhoods 4 days ago Geographic location has a population capacity. I reject the idea that every area need accommodate every financial demographic. 4 days ago More affordable housing please 4 days ago Please don't turn the Carlsbad beach area into another sterile Orange County. Keep the Wild, rustic areas as they are. 4 days ago Create more jobs to reduce unemployment. 4 days ago I think the small cities should join together to get Sacramento to stop interfering in city planning. This blanket rules should not be applied to all cities. This is legislation that lets Sacramento force cities to change the neighborhoods against the will of the people who live in these cities 4 days ago Consider services for children as top priority, such as maintaining or building more local libraries, playgrounds or fields to exercise, enabling businesses that help parents with children explore services such as child-care, learning/development programs. Carlsbad is a family centric community, so focus on enabling better and brighter children even if housing plans are improved to enable affordable housing. In addition, I would like to see more restaurants and encourage small businesses in restaurant industry to grow so the residential communities don't have to drive so far (downtown) to get a diverse set of eateries, this is missing in Carlsbad. 4 days ago 4 days ago Honestly, I don't believe in subsidizing affordable housing. Either way, the financially capable consumers end up paying for these subsidies in the long run. The developers will pass the costs to us who are already paying high mortgages. Life isn't fair. As a first-generation immigrant family who achieved all we have without governmental help, I don't have empathy for those who are too lazy or not intelligent enough to compete in this predatory capitalism. And how is it my problem that others cannot afford to live in Carlsbad, CA. I care about retaining the value of my house for resale. Again, life isn't fair, so perhaps some people will just have to commute longer and farther to get to/from work/home. That's just life. I don't believe in any form of socialism. If you cannot afford Carlsbad, then please, move elsewhere. 4 days ago Carlsbad and San Diego County are already becoming overcrowded so I think new housing should be more limited than you are proposing through 2029. 4 days ago PARKING (or lack thereof) 4 days ago Affordable housing is available in Vista & Escondido. Carlsbad's population is already at it's peak. What happened to "Small beach town feel" every city councilman promised?? 4 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/63997embeddedreporl.False 11/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 149 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation This survey is ridiculous and to a degree insulting. These question come with "optional" answers, with the most important option not available; I don't want any government dictating where and what "housing" (using your terminology). Those decisions are best for the potential buyers. As far as "low income" there is a reason why many homeowners want to come to Carlsbad, and it definitely isn't low income housing. How has the addition/incorporation of low income housing affected every single American city, here is a factoid the surrounding communities decreased in value and crime went up and you are bringing that to Carlsbad!!! Furthermore your threat of having state politicians make housing decisions for our city and/or lawsuits, thank god this is America and me, you, and us were given a gift back in 1776 called the US Supreme Court so the fear mongering isn't necessary 4 days ago Avoid coastal areas. It cannot absorb more vehicles and traffic 4 days ago Infrastructure cannot sustain current housing (electricity and water); why more? Rooms have limits on number of occupants; why not cities? When does the housing requirement stop? When it's like New York? Yuck..polluted mess. Finally, get rid of gas powered blowers like Encinitas and Del Mar. 4 days ago Please do not overbuild Carlsbad, the open spaces makes our city so very special, there's enough traffic and the resources would only be taxed even more. We do not need more boxes on the hillsides. 4 days ago Please do not destroy habitats and try to limit the number of new housing units overall (including limiting number of new expensive housing units in order to make room for affordable housing if required by law while avoiding new developments by building on areas such as abandoned homes or businesses in order to preserve open space and prevent overcrowding and traffic) 4 days ago Please do not allow building on any open space areas!!!! 4 days ago Stop overbuilding. Parking at the beach. 4 days ago I'm most concerned with traffic and crime. Carlsbad is such a great place to live right now with great public spaces. I don't want to sacrifice our beautiful parks. 4 days ago Need more open space in Carlsbad. It's becoming suburban Hell. 4 days ago Question: What if we just ignored the state and made up any losses in state funds ourselves? 4 days ago Stop building in the Village. It is ruining the character of our beloved Carlsbad. Change the 4 story height limit to no more than two stories. Carlsbad is a beach town that is not affordable for everyone. We pay a lot to live here. We don't need affordable housing. The city council must stop catering to developers. 4 days ago I've lived in Carlsbad 2/3 of my life. It saddens me to watch it get more and more crowded with more and more traffic, noise, no parking. However I know nothing stays the same and change is part of life. My hope would be that neighborhoods that are already existing even with empty lots would not be overcrowded with duplexes and apartments. The village is jampacked. Any more will take away what's left of the quaintness and quality Of living here. I believe everyone should have a chance at living in a decent place. I think wherever you build the folks should have the same opportunities as other neighborhoods, with areas to walk and play, some Greenbelt etc.Thank you for giving me the opportunity to voice my opinion. 4 days ago Extreme mental illness housing should be located in areas where it won't be a concern to the neighborhood and children. 4 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 12/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 150 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Transportation is key. It's ok to use prime property for the less fortunate. The Coronado Shores should have low income housing for example. 4 days ago Traffic patterns, environment 4 days ago Remove fig cell towers from neighborhoods and schools. Encinitas does not allow fig towers. 4 days ago There needs to be some help for the middle class as well as low income 4 days ago Please consider increased traffic and population density when planning for new housing. 4 days ago We need to preserve the neighborhoods in Carlsbad - specifically "olde Carlsbad" and not allow developers to knock down 1 home on a large property to build multiple homes. The benefit of living in Carlsbad in the neighborhoods are the beautiful large lots with old-growth vegetation. The more we continue to pack in homes, the quicker we're turn into an Orange County neighborhood. We also should think about spaces that exist and are partially unused (e.g. the Carlsbad Mall/Olive Garden area) for low income housing and not continue to overburden the Village with so many more homes/apartments/condos. It's very hectic with traffic because the city continues to allow building to happen there. We have a lot of space that is underutilized as commercial spaces that can be turned into live/work spaces, without having to overburden the Village. 4 days ago affordable housing with ample closed in parking and bigger play areas, also doggie areas with trash and disposable bags to keep other areas clean and sanitary from doggie waste. I would love to have washer and dryers in the apartment instead of having to use washers and dryers with hundreds of others who are not always clean!!! 4 days ago not doing this atoll !think Californians are pretty much crazy to bow down to a government that wants to destroy America and turn it into a socialist/communist nation, global warming and catering to all these people who did not earn it nor deserve it is wrong. go build your low income housing somewhere else 5 days ago Please build more parking space around the coastal and village areas. It is so hard even to drive on the street where I live, even in this pandemic period. Please solve the traffic problem before you consider increase the houses. 5 days ago All new housing needs the area schools to have reasonable room for increased capacity or the ability to build new schools, easy access to grocery shopping, transit to beach (beach should be accessible to all), dedicated green space, and safe distance from high tension power lines. 5 days ago The old developed areas are so congested. If you can't improve the traffic please don't build more houses. You need to develop the infrastructure first. Isn't it what the city planning and developments are for? 5 days ago Please do not put sober living, and rehab houses in neighborhoods where there are schools and parks nearby and lots of young children and families. We are seeing more and more pop up around the city and it is definitely a safety concern, 5 days ago I would like to see NO MORE $1m+ condos being built in and around the village, nor do we need any more "planned communities" on postage stamp parcels with $1m+ homes on them (McCauley and Buena Vista Way). Almost noone can afford these units and they either sit vacant, or eventually get used as overpriced rental units. I've been a homeowner in Carlsbad for 15 years, and I am continually disappointed at the development I see going on. None of it exhibits a priority to build affordable housing; none of it exhibits a concern over traffic and natural space preservation. Please make better choices. 5 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399'?embeddedreport.False 13/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 151 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation WE NEED LESS TRAFFIC AND THE NOISE LEVELS DOWN TO LIVE IN PEACEFUL BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO SURVIVE AND TO KEEP THE GREEN WITH TREES PLATED, NATIVE PLANTS AND RECYCLE THE USE OF WATER AND INCENTIVES TO OWNERS WHO WANT TO REUSE THEIR WATER IN THEIR HOMES. 5 days ago Renovate all neglected neighborhood with new homes at affordable prices. Tear down ugly abandoned places rather than sprawling. Keep more areas along the rivers safe and clean allowing nature to keep its course so the beauty of the place can be preserved and make it more attractive. DO NOT FILL UP RIVER COURSES WITH BUILDINGS AND DESTROY THE NATURAL AREAS OF SAN DIEGO. IMPROVE THE OLD ONES AND DO NOT SPRAWL ANY MORE. WE NEED PUBLIC ELECTRIC SOLAR TRANSPORTATION URGENTLY! 5 days ago You need to rebuilt in neglected areas rather than sprawling. Conservation of water incentives, solar energy less trash, pollution and less traffic. Also water conservation from rain and recycle education and reduction of utilities to those who save. It is hypocritical to charge higher water fees to senior neighborhoods and use that water for expensive golf courses. Sustainability has to be demanded from all business, as well as investment and education at all levels in this field to be able to keep San Diego beautiful and desirable. I am in and out of San Diego, comparing locations .San Diego, nation Wide is a better option but the traffic, lack of water abusive over construction with greedy builders has made it "a little hell" and natives like us, are tired of all greed and taxes for everything. Safe the beauty and the desirability to make it more affordable to younger generations with good jobs. Encinitas is an example of educated people who try to protect and invest in better ideas to keep San Diego desirable and attractive to innovators who believe in sustainabilityD0 NOT INCREASE TAXES LIKE THE EAST COAST. THAT IS DETRIMENTAL AND STOPS DEVELOPMENT AND STOPS KEEPING INFRAESTRUCTURE, creating "slumlandlords" sucking the juices of every young professional and not allowing progress. DO NOT FOLLOW NEW YORK OR ANY EAST COAST STATES EXAMPLE PLEASE KEEP CALIFORNIA BEAUTIFUL AMEN! 5 days ago 1. No more building near Sage Creek High School (Roberson Ranch, Foothills, Calavera Hills, etc.) until College Blvd. is connected. Cannon is a nightmare with residents from Oceanside cutting through to 1-5 from the 78. It is extremely difficult to get in and out of these neighborhoods during morning and evening commutes. 2. Please focus on the infrastructure required for new housing and build it in a timely manner. We bought our home 9+ years ago (new construction in the Foothills) and the city plan at the time had a park at the corner of Cannon and El Camino to be completed by 2020. That park is no longer on a plan and Veterans Park is years delayed (the only two city parks that could be within walking distance). I am extremely dissappointed my kids will never get use the parks our taxes and mello-ruse were supposed to pay for. By the time these parks get built my children, who were toddlers when we moved here, will be in high school or college. Please, please, please build the city infrastructure (roads, lights, parks, transit) required for new housing before building. Taking tax dollars and not building it afterwards is wrong! 5 days ago Parking, beach access, traffic flow for wildfire and tsunami evacuation, RV/boat parking and storage. 5 days ago Please leave at least SOME vacant land for the natural wildlife, and for the love of god, please no more "McMansions". I've lived in Carlsbad my entire life, I grew up here and intend to stay here forever, but the way the land has been developed for the last 15 years is so disheartening. You see troves.of brand-new homes, packed into communities so tightly you can practically touch the house next door. Connected townhomes/apartrnents save space and come at a cheaper price point than a 4-bedroom, $850k home that very few locals could actually afford. I've seen a massive boon in Carlsbad locals moving away because living here has become something only $100,000+ wage earners can afford - unless you're renting, in which case rent increases annually, and becomes unsustainable in the long-term. It's sad. We're losing the local flavor that makes this city great. The barrio is mostly gone. We need More diversity and to protect the open land we still have left. 5 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview16399?embeddedreport.False 14/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 152 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation I've lived in successful Planned Unit Developments that included single-family and multi-family housing in the same neighborhood. But the success depends on good planning from the START so that everyone can live amicably. Architectural design is key to making a house a home and a neighborhood a community. Trying to intermix multifamily units in a single-family development will turn a once vibrant neighborhood into a community of distrustful strangers. An example of good design: PUDs I have lived in placed the neighborhood park next to the multi-family unit because they didn't have yards. Thoughtful. Shoving an apartment building into the center of a neighborhood... not so thoughtful and a sure way to reduce home values. (But the real estate agents and contractors will be cracking open the champagne.) Greater density homes should be placed in such a way so as not to destroy the less-dense ambiance of single family neighborhoods. 5 days ago The county property tax structure adds to the lack of affordability. It is simply not fair that our previous owner paid $2,500 on the house she bought in 1999, and we pay $11,800 for buying it in 2018. In Missouri all property is reassessed every two years and everyone pays their fare share. This also stops people from not moving so they can hold onto their low property tax forever. This would make more property available, thus increasing competition and reducing the absurd prices of basic houses. 5 days ago None 5 days ago R 2 zoning is a good thing. 5 days ago Don't add any more! We are crowded already!!! 5 days ago State's Social Engineering gives cities no options, but to deal with their isolated white tower madness. We recently moved to Carlsbad to get away from the low income areas that were bring in crime and destroying the community. CA insanity has no boundaries, all will suffer and be rolled under their "good intentions" machine. 5 days ago Consider the increase in crime rates and negative affect on property values from nearby affordable housing! 5 days ago I moved to Carlsbad from Los Angels to escape the negative consequences of "affordable housing"! 5 days ago Traffic is main concern 5 days ago I don't have an issue with the density of Carlsbad Village and other in-fill projects, but most of the architectural designs are terrible. Cookie cutter "stick and stucco" isn't good enough. Other cities do better. See Bend, OR or even Encinitas along the coast hwy. You're never going to subsidize enough affordable housing at $500k/unit to get people off the streets. Those projects are oversubscribed by about 10 or 15 to one, so the lucky few get cheap, new housing but the other 9-14 don't. "Affordable housing" is the old apartment stock that may be available for $250k/unit where you don't have to go through the arduous affordable housing tax credit process. Market rate apartments will cater to the affluent out of financial necessity, but that allows for the chain of "move up" where people move from lower cost apartments to new, nicer and more expensive ones as their incomes allow. As long as you're adding as much supply as possible (find a way to meet CEQA faster and cheaper + add density) you're making housing more affordable to more people. New housing isn't the answer for homeless. The only way to truly get lots of people off the streets in any kind of affordable manner is with a "barracks" style approach which won't be PC but will at least provide an alternative and allow for more enforcement of vagrancy. 5 days ago no ADHU 5 days ago https://publieinputcom/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 15/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 153 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Prioritize preservation of open space and keeping traffic volume minimal. 5 days ago Panto park development 5 days ago As a lifelong resident of North County, my greatest concern is environmental impact. Overcrowded residential areas, scarcity of water, and growing wildfire threats in California are a perfect recipe for disaster (loss of life, property destruction, economic toll) as we have seen repeatedly over recent years. If not mindful of controlling growth, we will destroy the very environment that attracts so many to this community. 5 days ago It is not right that only one person/family gets a benefit from the below market assignment of a living situation, and then only they profit from it when they sell. 5 days ago Get rid of the homeless problem and no low income housing! Our city is already overpopulated and the roads suck! Traffic is horrible with all the new development already. Leave whats left of the open land open for the animals. I know tons of people who are moving Carlsbad because of all the homeless BSI 5 days ago Safe routes to school. Don't build live/work in the Village. The Village belongs to ALL Carlsbad residents 5 days ago Please ignore the NIMBY (Not In My BackYard) folks. I live in the Barrio neighborhood where people are vehemently opposed to the Windsor Pointe project. They specifically state they support helping the homeless, just not *here*. Continue down the path of supporting those who have lived here for generations and are being pushed out by increasing rental prices, and those who are struggling to stay "homed" in this time of joblessness and uncertainty. Prioritizing the backwards thought process of monied white constituents who believe that building housing for the homeless vets who have served the county equates to "devaluing the safety of neighborhood children and property values" over assisting the rest of the community is the worst possible way to plan future housing. I urge you to value everyone's living experience in Carlsbad - not just those who feel entitled to not having to deal with the realities of life for those less fortunate than themselves. 5 days ago Creating affordable housing! It's so crazy how expensive it has become to live here. Building million dollar condos in the village isn't helping anyone. We need to consider the homeless, marginalized groups of people, and the residents who have grown up here but can barely afford to stay! Carlsbad should be accesible to all people - not just millionaires and billionaires. Also - let's consider keeping our open spaces and the environment! Building on or near lagoons and beaches is disgusting and presents a clear lack of regard and respect for nature and the entire reason we all love living here in the first place. Carlsbad is NOT Orange County... lets keep it accessible and natural as possible. 5 days ago Plan just preserve Open space in the City and preserve the culture of the City. 5 days ago Ensuring adequate resources, e.g., power, water are available to support additional housing. 5 days ago current housing laws regarding short term vacation rentals should be fully enforced so that long term rental prospects increase for individuals and families looking to live and work in Carlsbad. am currently surrounded by unlawful short term rentals. 5 days ago Please stop changing zoning. When we bought, we made decisions based on zoning. The field behind us was 1 acre lots. Now that same area is approved for 40 plus homes. The zoning is now 4 homes per acre. This is not cool. On top of that, they wanted to build up the lots so they would be towering over us. And the city said it was okay???? I can not tell you how disappointing your practices have been. 5 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/63Srembeddedreport=False 16/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 154 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation lam not an expert in this field, so my opinions don't matter. I would like to have the input of experts in this area that can focus on improving diversity in our city, improving traffic congestion, and evidence based principals to support affordability (ie don't use rent control, but instead use stipends to improve affordability). I do not want our housing plan to line the pockets of developers. We already have too many poorly built track homes that are unbelievably expensive. Please continue to increase green space. 5 days ago I don't believe housing is helpful to the majority of our homeless residents without precursor programs like those found at Solutions for Change. Our church (The Mission Church) would love to be helpful in providing some basic life skills to help people steward what they have been given. 5 days ago Maintaining existing wildlife corridors and native plant species. 5 days ago Clean up what has started. Think about need over money. No hotels on Jefferson 5 days ago I think it's powerful to locate housing near public transportation. Please consider future plans for public transportation when considering future plans for affordable housing. 5 days ago I think the size and location of new housing developments needs to be a priority. Overly large developments concentrated in one are, such as Roberston Ranch, for example, lead to serious problems with traffic. Thought needs to be given to how to integrate new development into a complete vision of the city with an eye towards density, regular and easy public transit and transit alternatives (walking, biking, etc.), and existing services access. Access to PUBLIC space (real public parks, wider sidewalks, separated bike lanes and promenades) is also critical, as is the nature of this space (Is it actually usable?) I am concerned about the declining access to parks and fields in neighborhoods as determined in the general plan and by city law, in particular the hardening of fencing and enclosure of what used to be land for public use. Also VERY concerned about the effective privatization of parks through the ways in which private clubs dominate park use during key hours. 5 days ago Always, always, consider the effect on the environment. 5 days ago lam unaware of the specifics of the existing housing plan - BUT open space and pedestrian pathways that allow for movement on foot and bike are a priority to our family. 5 days ago PARKS GREEN-SPACE AND RAIL TRAIL 5 days ago Place housing near old sears at the mall. Has freeway access and you don't infringe on current housing 5 days ago New housing developments should be concentrated in areas in east Carlsbad (east of El Camino Real). 5 days ago FO NOT BUILD FREE HOUSING, SUCH AS WINDSOR POINTE, FOR ACTIVE USING ADDICTS , ALCOHOLICS AND CRIMINALS IN CURRENT RESIDENTIAL AREAS. 5 days ago Please! No more McMansionsi 5 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport=False 17/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 155 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation I would like to see more affordable housing st the 65 and 70% AMI. 1 have worked very hard to get a Master's Degree and become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist but still can only afford to live in affordable apartments at the 60% level. I am in management for the nonprofit that I work for and attempt to give back to my community by working for a nonprofit. I am saddened that through all of this education that the prices to even rent a 3 bedroom affordable apartment at the 80% level is too expensive but there are no alternative 65 or 70 or 75% options. So for years my son continues to sleep on the couch (I have a 17 yr girl and 14 yr old boy). I really would of thought with education I would be able to improve my family's circumstances. The school loan payments I make take away my ability to put toward the higher rents. If there were 65 or 70% affordable apartments then people who have incentive for continued upward mobility. 5 days ago N/a 5 days ago We need high density, affordable housing that is near transit and should have built in business on the bottom floor with residential above. These should be modestly sized condos, not big luxury condos. And we don't have time to wait for all your surveys and paying big companies to do research studies, etc. etc. Pick some places near transit and get the job done. 5 days ago Iwill remember to vote against anybody who thinks that government should be zoning the city based on income disparity. The reason people live in suburbs is to move away from housing projects. 5 days ago traffic flow, keep public access to beach areas and waterways, don't junk up the area with overpopulation. 5 days ago Housing development should not adversely affect property values which is directly connected to the education system that draws people to this area. 5 days ago Maintain the character and natural beauty of this city 5 days ago Not happy about all the housing units going in on El Camino Real (By Bobby's Restaurant) and the traffic this will cause. 5 days ago Stop building! 5 days ago Adequate parking needs to be an the properties being developed; new housing units should not lead to more cars parked on the street. 5 days ago Leave open space open!!! We don't want to be Orange County. 5 days ago More walkable areas to grocery stores, dining, etc. 5 days ago I would really love to purchase a single family home here in Carlsbad close to my jobs and school. I've been saving up for the past few years unfortunately what 1 have saved up has not been enough fore down payment. Being a single mom with 2 jobs 5 days ago Stop building high rises & truly keep downtown Carlsbad a village 5 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport.False 18/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 156 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation I'm a single parent living in Carlsbad. No one helps me. I work hard and cannot get ahead because I'm paying for other people who have made bad choices in their life. I live in Carlsbad for a reason, because I work for it. Tell that to our fabulous State Government forcing us to put affordable housing in. If there weren't too many people in this world, we wouldn't have this issue. I find this "forced" housing quite disturbing. 5 days ago Affordable housing for our young adults. Many of our young citizens must leave the area because they can not afford the rent or buy a home in the city they were raised. 5 days ago Offer financial aid for low income families so we do not have large populations of low income housing all together. Making developers include housing in their new developments is the best. 5 days ago Keep our quality of life and the village feel! 5 days ago Stop building in North Carlsbad! Increase density in South Carlsbad and Aviara area! The roads are unable to move the traffic passing by Cannon/ College and El Camino as it is... no more new builds in this area, PLEASE! 5 days ago This is really hard to use on cellphones 5 days ago Share how to apply for assistance in purchasing a home. 5 days ago I realize that some of my answers within a category and between categories may seem somewhat contradictory, but I had a hard time deciding between what, for me, seemed like several almost-equal priorities... so I'm sorry if my survey isn't very helpful. I do think that an intelligent and appropriately regulated but simple and affordable opportunity for granny flats could provide some awesome, efficient low-hanging fruit. 5 days ago Encourage residents to use public transportation. Make sure you leave open areas for recreation and walking paths and bicycle areas. 5 days ago High density housing simply cannot be built without increasing traffic and parking congestion. If Carlsbad builds too many high density rental developments it will change this town. It will change it in ways most resident do not want. Examples are easy to find. Go to coastal towns in Orange county or anywhere in Los Angles. If that's the goal I believe it is a mistake. 5 days ago Please reach out to marginalized communities and intentionally listen to what they need. Not just listening to the vocal people who would normally respond to a survey like this. 5 days ago How about building this nonsense in LA or South of San Diego? 5 days ago That's it thxl 5 days ago That it is very worrisome that the state is mandating such density in our city !We have worked hard to live in such a beautiful city and don't want our city to be impacted negatively. 5 days ago I don't think Carlsbad should be forced to make more housing or affordable housing! 5 days ago Leave all open spaces protected and untouched. E.g. carlsbad preserve, recreational areas) 5 days ago hrips://publicinputoom/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 19/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 157 of 356 5/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation Modify the Carlsbad golf course into a smaller more-affordable course (e.g. 9 holes), and utilize resulting vacant land for required future housing needs. 5 days ago Against additional low income housing 5 days ago Services need to be provided to the homeless possibly through institutions. Housing by itself is not enough. 5 days ago Do not put mentally challenged people next to elementary school families in the Barrio of downtown Carlsbad! There is plenty of vacant buildings in Carlsbad already that should be turned into residents. The value of Olde Carlsbad as a tourist area should be enhanced as its potential is tremendous. Could be the next La Jolla or Carmel if you are careful with your choices on development. 5 days ago Maintain property values. 5 days ago Keep as much open land as possible 5 days ago Increase the supply of studios and 1 bedrooms affordable housing units at 30% AMI or below. Fair market value for a studio in Carlsbad $1854 and $2070 for a one bedroom. Many unsheltered residents have limited funds and receive SSI at $943 per month for 2020. 5 days ago Parking, Traffic, character of the city 5 days ago Keep all lagoons! open space / beach access. Not a fan of the ponto beach project 5 days ago We should not be designating such a large portion of new building to affordable housing. If I read the email correctly 2/3 would be affordable housing which is way too much. We shouldn't have to subsidize that much to support low income. 5 days ago We need more affordable 3 bed/2 bath houses or apartments. We are currently 6 in a 2 bd/1 ba because our fourth was recently born. We are looking to move but hate to leave the area we call home, including Jefferson Elementary. 5 days ago Not building new housing disproportionately in favor of low and moderate income people! We worked hard to live in a nice community and have for over 30 years. Don't ruin it! 5 days ago No low income housing near the ocean. 5 days ago Assure robust public input and vetting of any proposed changes. Transparency is key. 5 days ago make it extremely easy and FAST NOT SLOW permitting process for developers. BUILD 4000 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN TWO YEARS TWO YEARS NOT 8 YEARSIIII FAST FAST FAST LETS GO YOU CAN DO ITIIIII TWO YEARS 5 days ago Remove the ability to keep livestock. 5 days ago No subsidies for rents or down payments, that just fosters irresponsibility. Reduce governmental regulations and labor union demands that are a barrier to development and increase the cost. 6 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/63997embeddedreport.False 20/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 158 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Stop destroying the barrio. By making all the property in the barrio multi use, you are forcing large LatinoX families to sell their family homes and move else where. People argue, they are getting more money for their property. However, these long time important Carlsbad families are losing their culture and their place. And its name is not South Carlsbad. It is the Barrio and these families have worked and developed Carlsbad. They are part of our foundation. They ARE OUR diversity. 6 days ago However and wherever the additional housing is built it needs to fit in with the character and feel of the community. 6 days ago Please put common sense before politics. Affordable housing should not be beach front, people work their whole lives to be able to live there. 6 days ago How about increasing height limits in places where taller buildings would not be particularly noticeable. The southeast corner of Lionshead Avenue and S. Melrose would appear to be a location better suited to tall apartments!. Condos than more huge warehouses. 5 or 6 story or taller buildings would not even be noticeable there. Also more like locations along Faraday. What is the point of more industrial and warehouse buildings if the people to work in those places must live in Escondido or Temecula? 6 days ago Whatever happened to our water conservation concerns? Building in Carlsbad has already greatly increased since we all had to limit our water usage. Where is the water coming from for all the new development desired? This year it's been the pandemic...water shortage will be our future crisis, especially if no planning occurs. Apparently those in Sacramento believe it will somehow work out! 6 days ago I would love to be able to afford a home in the Carlsbad area. My husband and I have rented a home for over 10 years with our two sons. We can't afford to buy in Carlsbad but would hate to relocate our children in the school system. I would appreciate the opportunity to buy in Carlsbad. 6 days ago Traffic, traffic, and traffic 6 days ago my thoughts below need to be corrected...homeless people housing needs are the last thing to be addressed...addiction and mental illness need to be addressed first then their housing needs can be addressed 6 days ago Do not let sober living, rehab, halfway homes in family neighborhoods! 6 days ago homeless people is the last thing to consider they need to be helped with their addiction problem mental illness has to be addressed 6 days ago Here is an idea... I worked in LA for 12+ years commuting to live here. I also spent 2+ years commuting coast-to-coast to live here. And all the other years I worked as a consultant traveling to live here. In other words, I sacrificed so much of my life to live here because it is so great a place. I have been in CA sine the 80s as a personal choice. No one made it so I could live here beyond my means. In other words, maybe we should fight this as I know this sounds like I am entitled but if you cannot afford to live hear why should one expect to be made so one can? I would love to live in La Jolla but I cannot afford it, same with Del Mar, nor those houses on the beach in North Carlsbad. Again sounds entitled but as a person who had been homeless twice and moved around to be where I could afford it not sure why this generation cannot do the same. 6 days ago Limit the number of new housing units, so as to lessen the impact on schools, parks, streets and noise 6 days ago Carlsbad need more affordable apartments and housing 6 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport=False 21/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 159 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation There is a cost to all decisions. The challenge is to decide what benefits the community as a whole instead of special interest groups. 6 days ago Vertical buildings look like La La Land and Orange Couty. Thumbs down! 6 days ago na 6 days ago When did it become a "right" to live by the beach? It took me 23 years to afford to buy in Carlsbad. Its an "aspirational" city like La Jolla or Beverly Hills, That keeps our property values up. 6 days ago Traffic is a major concern, particularly on El Camino when schools are open. We also need to hold developers accountable. For example, Robertson's Ranch promised a new grocery store, shops, etc. and the developer built nothing. Where is the accountability? All these people moving to Carlsbad need places to shop, eat, etc. and the existing infrastructure can't handle it. 6 days ago Water resources. Environmental protection. Height limitations. Traffic control. 6 days ago More safe roads with speed bumps and speed reductions where children can ride their bikes and play outside since lots and yards are too small when new communities are built 6 days ago How about NOT building anymore 6 days ago Something like Bressi Ranch with access to public transportation (bus & train) would be great. 6 days ago make sure the infrastructure is more than sufficient first. Plan it well, don't dig up the same streets multiple times. 5 days ago make sure HOA does not get in the way since its approval precede the request for city permits. ENSURE HOA does not duplicate the city inspections and use authorization certificate process. HOA should not be a barrier of the city in anyway for building ADUs. 6 days ago Density 6 days ago Manage vehicle parking plans hand in hand with the housing plans. Vehicles need to be parked in a carport or a garage. Street parking is unsightly and promotes numerous problems including crime. 6 days ago Please don't over-develop. The charm and beauty of Carlsbad makes it a special place for visitors AND residents. 6 days ago Concerns over traffic congestion 6 days ago Stop short term rentals in district 2 6 days ago If this is an agenda being pushed by the left-liberal members of the City Council, they need to spend more time on services that would help the existing members of their community instead of pushing their liberal agenda on the city. 6 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/63992embeddedreport5False 22/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 160 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Why does the city need to have 54% of the housing be for low income? Does the existing population of Carlsbad meet that percentage? When public transportation is almost non-existent in north county, why is this the best location for low income individuals? Does the city have the necessary other services to support low-income individuals? 6 days ago Give incentives to single parents and offer affordable mortgage rates to be able to afford buying a house 6 days ago Nothing in the way of the ocean views 6 days ago I do not want multiple units in residential areas... especially Old Carlsbad. There is an eye sore on Oak Avenue near Pio Pico... stacked units like that should not be allowed in areas with residential homes. It should be in areas with other apartments. 6 days ago Not having it concentrated in one area as it has been in the past. I worked hard to afford a home in Carlsbad and while I appreciate the need to provide affordable housing, I don't want Carlsbad to go the way of neighboring cities like Oceanside and Vista where poor city planning is obvious. Please consider the impact you have on existing neighborhoods like mine where there are already several low income developments. 6 days ago Make small pockets of residences with Business, Like the Bressi Ranch area. This will eliminate people driving to by food or services. Bressi Ranch is a great example of how a small community can exist, Its okay to have Carlsbad develop its own area. La Costa people stay in there area, Bressi Ranch, Calavera hills. 6 days ago none 6 days ago I'd like to keep the character of the village in tact. No buildings that tower over State Street. 6 days ago Please try to leave at least some part of this beautiful city undeveloped. It is horrible to see all of the natural areas disappearing to profit developers. 6 days ago Retain and maintain open space. 6 days ago Overcrowding. Low income housing in high value neighborhoods is a huge mistake. 6 days ago Stop bringing chain restaurants and big business to the village. Support local small business owners! Stop overdeveloping the coastal area. No more high density housing west of the S. 6 days ago 53% of housing required to be very low to moderate low income? DOES NOT MAKE SENSE! If you can't afford to live here, you should not. Inclusion does not work. We lived near low income apartments and had trouble with the residents and belongings stolen from our property. When I asked the young man why he stole from us, his response was' i just want what you have" I explained we worked hard for what we have.., he should too. Low income housing brings low value and riffraff. 6 days ago Minimize new housing. Save our open space and quality of life. 6 days ago At many affordable housing projects, tenants are parking on the street. There should be enough parking so people are not parking on the street. They should have to move their cars at least once a week for street cleaning. 6 days ago https://publicinputoom/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/63997embeddedreport.False 231148 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 161 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation We have too many people already do not need more people moving into the City is packed 6 days ago Housing should consider available open space an protection of the space bicycle and walking paths safe from traffic should be included in all development 6 days ago How does adding 3,900 more units coincide with the City's COMMUNITY VALUE of "small town feel, beach community character"? Affordable housing in Carlsbad- if I don't make a ton of money, can I shop at Nordstroms and ask them to lower their prices for me? No, I use my brain and shop at Target. 6 days ago I do not think adding more housing is a necessary thing. There is plenty of land inland, why crowd such a quaint beautiful coastal community. Please stop the over developing of this town. It is not necessary to have a building, home or complex on every open space. And for the love of God, please do not build up. No one wants to look at tall buildings. 6 days ago Fight this Communist mandate from the Alinskyites in Sacramento! Let them sue! Get tough and we will winl 6 days ago Did I just waste my time filling this out? 6 days ago There should be a "Submit" button at the end of this survey. So I just close this page and it automatically gets sent to you? That makes now sense! 6 days ago 6 days ago n/a 6 days ago Don't let this happen! It will ruin Carlsbad, The State government in California is inept and corrupt. 6 days ago communicate with the community, make the information available to all regarding development and changes in our community 6 days ago At what point an the city say we. Are built out. The county has locations that are more affordable and could provide for more housing units at a lower,affordable cost. The cost of land is so high here not many units can be built at an affordable cost. 6 days ago na 6 days ago be aware of the impact on the environment, traffic congestion and not congest all low income housing in one area of the city 6 days ago Try to leave the open land, open. Thanks 6 days ago Add the least number of houses in Carlsbad and leave as many trails, canyons, and parks as possible. 6 days ago Think smart rather than thinking money!!! 6 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/63997embeddedreport.False 24/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 162 of 356 812612020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation All new construction must be electrically self sufficient and have gray water systems and the highest priority for zero landscaping CA native plants leaning toward edible / medicinal plants and trees. 6 days ago experience in other locations suggest giving incentives to developers does not really work, there has to be some teeth in order to get them to build or include affordable housing in developments 6 days ago I don't know how to articulate this best, but! make a little over a 100k and! can't afford to buy even a small home in Carlsbad. Building apartments or condos that are then going to be subsidized is skipping the entire population of people in my zone. You will have people belonging to high middle income to wealthy and then low income to moderate. There is still no space for peeps in the middle. 6 days ago Where are all our connected safe biking trails? After 40 years of development and allowing big companies to buildout area after area, there are no comprehensive "class one bike and walking trails connecting all of us". That is a trail with NO car traffic! A bike trail is not a painted line on the road that has traffic that exceeds 2.5mph!! Every year people lose their lives on such so called bike paths. Look around the world and many places in the US. There are great examples of planning for long term approaches to good, safe urban trails that actually increase the values and safety of the entire area. Poor quality, builder incentive high density homes, hurt everybody 10 years in the future by creating a growing low value neighborhood in any area. High density does not work in the long run unless it is really designed well for the durability of homes, services, PARKING. Just consider; would you want to be in or next to that high density neighborhood 5-10 years out? All you have to do is look at past examples.... Those who live in older neighborhoods with an open feeling see their area change with the allowing of flag lots which do not allow for all the cars that any one home now has, resulting in overcrowded street parking, lower lot values for surrounding homes, and an overcrowded devalued area. It's true that all properties have increased in value across the board, but just walk or ride a bike slowly around any older neighborhood and see what holds up to time with value and pride of ownership. 6 days ago If possible, slowly add the additional dwellings. Without the pandemic the I-S is a nightmare. 6 days ago No housing above 3 stories 6 days ago 6 days ago Do not squander precious coastal land for any type of housing. So little left and there are other areas. Use some of the proposed Veterans Patk land for housing/affordable housing 6 days ago Smart density with access to open space and transportation. Improved tree lined sidewalks as open space and connective tissue of urban space with pocket parks and stormwater treatment incorporated. 6 days ago I think affordable housing is baloney. The market should decide who can live where. 6 days ago Don't put one in Carlsbad. what comes with public housing is LOTS OF PROBLEMS. We pay a lot to live in this city, put it somewhere else!! 6 days ago Please make the environment and consideration if every decision. 6 days ago There is a large chunk of land in between College and Faraday, west of El Camino Real. 1 think it is zoned commercial and residential for 1/2 to 1 acre lots which indicates they are for the ultra rich, change to a more moderate density like Robertson Ranch. Add a shopping center for nice groceries (like Von's at Rancho Santa Fe/La Costa), pharmacy, Starbuck's, some nice small restaurants. 6 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 25/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 163 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation consider a moratorium on new developments and build on to existing businesses. Use business zones were developed as multi use areas. We need to preserve our open space in Carlsbad. We do not need more large developments that are all look the same. I'm particularly concernedAbout developers in city government being allowed to make decisions for growth. These developers should add a good conscience recuse themselves from any of these decisions. We do not need a new mall, we do not need new large shopping areas which increase traffic. We need to provide housing in existing business areas so that people can walk or bike to businesses. Emeryville California is a very good example of creating housing in a very much commercial business area. When people live in work in these areas restaurants, coffee shops, small grocery stores are able to survive and provide a wonderful sense of community.Allowing such already commercial buildings to provide loft, one bedrooms, two bedrooms. The smaller units allow affordable units for people to rent or own. 6 days ago Keep up the good work 6 days ago Traffic is the biggest issue we face decreasing enjoyment in our community 6 days ago To remove antiquated restrictions for participants to equally access resources. 6 days ago Nothing else to add 6 days ago 1st building the infrastructure (schools, wider lanes, traffic flows) then build the homes. Too many times cities want to put the buggy before the horse. 6 days ago Infrastructure should not be an afterthought when expanding the housing. It should be done before or concurrently with the housing units. Keep parks, trails, outdoor activities, etc. If we must build and expand we need to keep from becoming too dense and in any newly developed areas there should outdoor space incorporated into the development plan, 6 days ago Consider how the recent development of high density condos in the Village has already negatively impacted the feel of our community. Consider that Carlsbad brands itself as a charming beach and bike friendly community. High density development contradicts those attributes. 6 days ago We don't need more density. This plan is ridiculous and will destroy our community. What about middle class? You subsidize drug addicts and penalize middle class working families who can't qualify for you're "special programs". So push out the middle class and bring in density, crime, disease? We need more single family homes for working middle class families not non-working or wealthy. Who are the very low income and what are they doing for that income? We need more answers before you create urban squalor in a city we have worked hard to maintain as a decent place to live. Where are the jobs? Where will they work? What about the pandemic? Lower density is the only thing that has saved us. The state has no right to dictate how we build our communities. Build the low income and section 8 housing somewhere else: like Rancho Santa Fe, or DEL Mar. We elected you all to protect our rights not destroy our way of life. With no jobs here, the increase in housing is unsustainable and unacceptable. 6 days ago Resist the temptation to pimp out the village to every business interest and fight to keep it livable 6 days ago Think of the existing home owners and how to improve their value of there home and making the community safe! 6 days ago City staff are generally priced out of the Carlsbad housing market, although many would prefer to live in the city in which they work as public servants, dedicated to the community. 6 days ago I like this interface. I would like to see the aggregated data before analysis and then have the City explain the conclusions for the stats firm we hire. More than anything, keeping our City government accessible and transparency is the key to the continued success or our City. 6 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 26/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 164 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Traffic and parking. Open spaces 6 days ago More housing for the homeless 6 days ago More access to public transit, no more sprawl. 6 days ago We need the supporting infrastructure for any new housing that is planned - schools, roads, etc. 6 days ago More homes like Gen X by Trevisio 6 days ago Please, please, please do *NOT* disrupt existing neighborhoods and ruin our wonderful Carlsbad living! 6 days ago Much higher density zoning across the City to address affordable housing needs. 6 days ago Stop the overdevelopment of downtown for the benefit of Mayor Hall & his wife. The original "Village by the Sea" plan has been bastardized by short sighted, money hungry interests and NOT for the future of our children & grandkids. 6 days ago TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFIC!!! NO TO MARA ACRES!!! 6 days ago More opportunities for low income families 6 days ago Low income housing for more opportunities to own a house 6 days ago Potential Crime impact and lowering of property values based on actions taken. Less focus and money spent on bike riding lanes. 6 days ago Many of the existing track homes do not have sufficient land for a granny flat 6 days ago Traffic, Crime, Density 6 days ago Keep rent affordable and/or purchase price of homes at a minimum to help the buyers from ending up in foreclosure. 6 days ago We need to adhere to the City's Open Space requirements. We need neighborhood parks that are within walking distance. We need a park in South West Carlsbad. 6 days ago The more housing you build the more people will come, more businesses will be needex therefore more workers needed, therefore more housing needed abd it goes on and on. Stop building dense cuties please. Do not let our city become too attractive to homeless. The more dense you build, the more attractive to homeless and crime will increase. It is best to bring services to a new area than to pile up more housing in a developed busy zone. We don't want that. It will defeat the reason we gave moved from a dense city to Carlsbad. The attractiveness of Carlsbad is that its nit dense and we can do life activities without the multitude of people. We want to keep it flowing without traffic. 6 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/5399?embeddedreport=False 27/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 165 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Stop considering housing for homeless people as those are on the street because they are sick on drugs and other vices. Instead of housing units provide institutions and educate them to become citizens with pride. Too many Free services builds laziness and attracts more people to come. Thats how you deteriorate a wonderful cuty (look at LA and S F ) please stop being so Socialist as that will lead the country to coos. 6 days ago Stop building in Carlsbad, it's already dense. I live in a community with an affordable housing apartment complex nearby and the police are frequent visitors there due to illegal activities. Our neighborhood has been plagued with car break ins and property theft for years. 6 days ago Revitalize existing buildings instead of building new ones. 6 days ago I selected an option about a granny flat being a way to make owning more affordable. But California laws are very much in favor of the tenant, it may have me reconsider being a landlord here, I own property in another state and rent it out. Being a landlord in California looks challenging. 6 days ago I do not want affordable living homes near the beautiful areas in Carlsbad because you will ruin the city. These areas always turn into hot spots for crime and ruin. Many people are leaving Ca, by the 100s! You won't have anyone left to foot the bill if you go too far with this. I worked really hard to leave a poor neighborhood to come here where it was clean and beautiful. If you destroy it by adding a bunch of affordable living apartments I will leave. 6 days ago Don't need anymore housing. There is already too much in Carlsbad! It's affecting the environment and wildlife. 6 days ago All plans should apply evenly for HOAs as well. 6 days ago Allow 2 story ADU's with reviews of course on smaller lots. Al story ADU would take up most of our entire backyard at our home and most other homes nearer to the coast with smaller lot sizes. Architectural review of all new development - especially in historical areas like the NW area with many older homes and buildings. The new McMansions and 3 story boxes look very ugly next to the older homes and buildings. Olde Carlsbad and The Village are losing a lot of their character and historical legacy with new developments. The reason cities such as Santa Barbara, Laguna Beach, La Jolla and others are so desirable are they follow architectural and design standards. 6 days ago 6 days ago Impact to surrounding property values. 6 days ago The houses do not need to be so big, too many huge million dollar houses around, need more houses near 2000 sq ft. 6 days ago not destroying currently undeveloped land, re-purpose land that is already developed. stop allowing wealthy folks to use land selfishy, like blasting an aquafor and flooding less pricey homes below. grrr. 6 days ago Like see some of the new mixed residential and commercial housing as long as it has enough parking 6 days ago I'd like you to consider building more schools to accommodate more families in Carlsbad. 6 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 28/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 166 of 356 8/28/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation minimal disruption to existing residential areas 6 days ago Thank you 6 days ago More attainable transportation for the outer skirts of Carlsbad. 6 days ago Environment impact is the most important. Not destroying habitats or generating more carbon emissions. 6 days ago Nothing 6 days ago Don't destroy the city with utopian ideas that we can solve the affordability of housing in California. 6 days ago Keep empty lots open. We need space to just BE. Do not do what Oceanside did and build HUGE building in front of the ocean. Have more respect then them for the beauty of nature. I get we need more houses but more isn't always more... 6 days ago Stop w/ the new banks, etc., we need places of live/shop/walk-ability. Traffic is already bad, why are u building more?? 6 days ago Access to Public transit necessary for lower income households. 6 days ago Not focusing on affordable housing 6 days ago Any additional affordable housing should be in North Carlsbaf 6 days ago Give the people who are U.S. Citizens top priority 6 days ago Keeping the Village quaint and charming is very important. Once Carlsbad loses it's charm with all the tri- level modern buildings, you won't be able to get it back, 6 days ago Rent control and incentives for property managers and owners to provide City authorized discounts on rent for military, veterans, first responders, medical professionals, and teachers 6 days ago Enforce enough on-site parking. No overnight parking. Don't let the developers and new construction, new business assume they can count on street parking. New development should have at least 2-3 car space per unit plus plenty of guest parking. It's ugly to park in Carlsbad Village. Height restrictions should be created. My neighborhood is full of big overcrowded condos and townhomes. 6 days ago More parks 6 days ago Environment & traffic 6 days ago Preserve as much natural space as possible. Break the dependency on the car by promoting walking and cycling 6 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/63997embeddedreport=False 29/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 167 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation We need more affordable housing. The waiting lists are closed on must communities. 6 days ago Housing Dept. needs to develop lists of affordable housing and an application process to sign up for available housing within the City of Carlsbad for current residents. 6 days ago Stop the building 6 days ago Square cottage size 2,400-3000 SqFt with bigger lots. 6 days ago That's too many Jones planned for the city. 6 days ago The current affordable housing assistance is flawed. The bressi ranch townhomes had a number of units for sale as "affordable". I was on the list! I was told I would need 75k dollars down for a down payment. I don't think anyone has looked at the spreadsheet. How does a family who is below the qualifed income limits have 75k dollars to put towards a townhouse? The income limit for a family of 5 was roughly 90k a year. The program makes no sense. 6 days ago There should be an option for those of us who believe that we are already at housing capacity. To purposely omit this option is disingenuous. Have you visited the beach off of Carlsbad Village Drive lately? It's a mad house!! Building home on top of home on top of home is not the answer. 6 days ago The old El Camino Real Mall Sears store should be turned into apartments/condos. Plenty of parking and in walking distance to many stores, and near transit. Room to build a parking garage if needed. 6 days ago I live near a new development (Robertson's Ranch) and one upcoming (Marja Acres). I don't know why the city approved the addition of so many new units at one intersection in a high traffic area, so I was concerned that the "best locations" section above didn't address access/traffic congestion. I see those are in the next section as a "trade off" but that and environmental impact seem more important to me. 6 days ago This city is getting way too busy! STOP BUILDING! There's plenty of land inland! Not everyone needs to live in a Coastal city! It took me many dumpy homes and a lot of work to be able to afford to live in a City like Carlsbad! 6 days ago Also, please spread out apartment and condo building around all parts of Carlsbad. We like single family homes or duplexes with some apartments but mix them in around the city, near buses, shopping centers and businesses. 6 days ago Preserve as much of our current open space as possible. 6 days ago Do not increase traffic, please. 6 days ago Realize there is a water shortage and reduce new building. Reduce new building to a very small percentage each year. The city should not build on open areas. Carlsbad will become like New York city if you keep building it up. Reduce the charge for water and services. 6 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreporteFalse 30/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 168 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Please, please stop putting so many condo's in the Village! It will become an Orange County town not our • wonderful, homey village. Too many condos changes it from a healthy mix of single family homes or duplexes and a few condos to a deluge of condos on every single street. It makes it too urban rather than a nice mix of single families living in and near the Village. It is so important to preserve our Village. It's why people move here and love it here. If it switches over to condos and mostly urban living, it will be filled with the people who can live that way but not families. This is a family town. Please make it zoned for fewer condos downtown and keep the number of single or duplex units higher. Please preserve our homey town so it's not only a tourist attraction, "cute city" for retirees and young professionals but includes families, families, and regular families. 6 days ago No comment 6 days ago We need specific housing for the homeless! It's outrageous that California has so many homeless. The priority should be the homeless population first and foremost 6 days ago Only asking potential renters for 2x the amount of rent when qualifying instead of 3x. 6 days ago A program like in LA called United Dwelling where the company takes care of the process of building an ADU and helping with finding a tenant 6 days ago Would like to see housing added to the Parking lots of the Shoppes of Carlsbad. 6 days ago Please consider the affect that it will have on the homeowners that have paid a lot of money for their property 6 days ago Density is crucial to consider so as not to ov3bjrden areas, and also to make sure that ecological issues are considered. Affordable housing is very important, but it needs to not be subsumed by and for developer making a boatload of money. All of the issues need to be considered, not rushing into a project because a developer wants to make money...and the city would yield a couple of affordable housing units out of the deal, Surely the City wants to make sure that solving one problem doesn't cause multiple others. There is a way to do this as a win-win for all. 6 days ago I live near a new development (Robertson's Ranch) and one upcoming (Marja Acres). I don't know why the city approved the addition of this many new units at one intersection in a high traffic area. If there is enough access to future developments and peop 6 days ago stop destroying the few remaining open and natural areas. I have lived here for almost 40 years and I am saddened and appalled what it has turned into. It's gone from a quiet little beach town to one step away from being Los Angeles. Traffic is awful, prices are sky-high, mom and pop shops are being pushed out, city council members are bought off by billionaire developers to ruin the natural beauty of this area. Reading this, that thousands of more homes will continue to go in breaks my heart. 6 days ago LOVE the more dense downtown!! HATE lot line to lot line development in single family areas. We need a view preservation ordinance Important to keep the character of a neighborhood visually. Many ways that can be done while increasing density. Sticking multi story structures in single family home areas not cool. Limit height to 2-3 stories and don't crowd lot lines. Like that monstrosity at 2637 Garfield. 6 days ago All new building has to be carbon neutral or carbon negative. Incentives should be put forth to enable retrofitting existing structures to become carbon neutral. 6 days ago Just because we're NIMBYs doesn't mean we're wrong. 6 days ago hrips://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 31/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 169 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Think about the people already here and what they have save and sacrificed to live here. 6 days ago Spread the low income housing around the city. Don't only put it in lower income areas! 6 days ago Personally I don't believe there can be an affordable home built for low income and homeless people. Not here on the coast. Perhaps in the desert somewhere, but not here. Just not possible. 6 days ago Don't change the character of existing neighborhoods first and foremost. I strongly disagree with the whole affordable fair housing social justice non sense. I know the progressives on the city council love this stuff and don't give a damn as to how there actions affect existing neighborhoods. We and many others moved to Carlsbad because of its nice residential neighborhoods, and it being a well run city. Focusing on infrastructure maintenance, public safety, solid police and fire were priorities. Smart growth and attracting business by past leaders have made the city great. Imagine getting a desalinization plant approved and constructed by the progressives in power, it would never happen. If these people in charge insist on "there" coming here, here will soon become there. I worked hard to afford to live here. Don't see paying more taxes to subsidize others so they can live here, Vista, Escondido and San Marcos are very nice cities. For what my opinion is worth. 6 days ago Can you find out how Del Mar, La Jolla and Fairbanks Ranch are handling this dictate? 6 days ago Low density. Leave / more open space. Built-in transportation hubs. More walking amenities (grocery stores, post office, etc.) for new communities. 6 days ago nothing else at this time 6 days ago Please keep some areas green and add granny flats or refurbish buildings for low income families. 6 days ago Our neighborhood pays a Mel Roos that built the alga Norte park These were supposed to be temporary but we still pay we don't want higher taxes for new housing development when we are still paying for community center developers left land but we pay for ot 6 days ago Horrendous architectural disasters: the village new buildings are void of creativity, innovation, charm, and style. Carlsbad has been defaced by the ugliest, cheapest looking, poorly designed building you could possibly imagine. Russia cold war era design...big boxes with a little marble, metal, glass and fake whatever tiles to look "contemporary" and put some lipstick on a pig. 6 days ago Despite the ongoing trend for densely packed housing near public transit, consider the current environment in which people are eschewing both in favor of safer options for their health. Also, please consider turning the large, ocean view lot north of Avenida Encinas and east of Coast Highway into a park so that all residents can enjoy an ocean-view park. Thanks! 5 days ago I lived in Lemon Grove when it was a nice middle-class town. A large low-income complex was built, which began a rapid and steady decline in the quality of living accompanied by increased crime. Lemon Grove is now a dump. Learn from that town's experience! 6 days ago keep remaining open space. Don't count schools property that doesn't have public access as open space. more fields for sports and more trails. 6 days ago Some kind of assistance for people who live in carlsbad to help them buy a condo or house. 6 days ago https://publininput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/63997embeddedreport.False 32/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 170 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation Parking availability and traffic congestion. 6 days ago Are you thinking at all about funding home modifications or making the housing more supportive to older adults who are aging in place? Accessory units are fine but lots are really not big enough. People want to stay in their own homes - as far as I know, Carlsbad has no home modification program for older adults. 6 days ago should not add to housing unit 6 days ago Consider developing the village and surrounding areas to be more denser, with less vehicle traffic and more pedestrian, bicycle and scooter friendly. Housing also needs to include better transit options that can leverage the coaster and public transport. 6 days ago Slow growth or no growth is preferred with mini-mansions discouraged. Roundabouts should be avoided as impractical and dangerous. 6 days ago We would be interested in single family new homes in the La Costa area between 2,000 to 3,000 square feet in the $800,000 to $1,100,000. This seems to be very difficult to find (in the new home market) throughout South Carlsbad/ La Costa. 5 days ago Sensesable approach to housing with no special interest 6 days ago Many of us cant afford to stay in their homes in Carlsbad because of low income and disability but we want to to stay home in Carlsbad. 6 days ago The need for very low income housing for those over 55 years old that is not a nursing facility. 6 days ago Traffic planning to minimize any increase in traffic. 6 days ago Please provide more traditional single family residences, as opposed to more condos or townhomes. 6 days ago Do not consider building anything without parking. Cars will be parked in front of other peoples homes. Everyone needs a garage or car port to put bikes, kayaks, surfboards, motorcycles, etc. 6 days ago No comments 6 days ago Do not allow properties whose appearance would detract from the ambiance of Carlsbad. 6 days ago I believe the suggested amount which HAS to be for very low income families is too high. 6 days ago Please do not build on protected areas. Also, hopefully by adding homes will not make the quality of the schooling (i.e. teacher to student ratio and quality of teachers) worse 6 days ago . Easier approval process to allow building of granny flats so that I may house and care for my elderly parents versus use of an age assist d facility. 6 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport=False 331146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 171 of 356 8/2612020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Keep the greenery as much as possible. Develop infrastructure, roads are getting very busy. 6 days ago No rent control and full enforcement and protection of owner rights and eviction procedures. 6 days ago Get rid of Cod Schumacher, stop allowing the homeless and vagrants to carry-on openly on the benches and port-a-johns around residences. To include right here in the heart of the village. 6 days ago Another thing, stop the ridiculous destruction of the village. Stop allowing developers to ruin the uniqueness that makes Carlsbad Village what it is. Don't turn it into Huntington Beach or Oceanside. Get the city's government's hands out of the developers pockets. 6 days ago Stop the bullshit expansion arid over inflated pricing. Housing is not affordable here for any normal person. So unless you're wealthy or on government assistance, regular people are squeezed and really can't afford to buy anymore. Start helping the middle class before giving out more freebies. 6 days ago Upgrade Bicycle paths not on roadways but connects communities. This will help lead to less local traffic. Connect with Rail Trail - North/South and connect with paths east to west. 6 days ago I am blessed to live in Mulberry at Bressi Ranch. Its very scary that the city of Carlsbad holds a silent second, what I understand is at 30 years we must pay that or be thrown out. It would be nice if after 30;years we can pay the silent second when we move out. I stress about that all the time and wonder if I am going to be homeless. 6 days ago Only plans that will increase property values, not decrease them! 6 days ago New housing should be more affordable and modest dwellings under 2000 square feet. 6 days ago Facilities for poor, homeless, mentally ill need to be close to medical facilities where the attention needed for these individuals can be provided. We are too close to an airport and military bases where munitions testing and jet engines can act as a trigger to these folks. 6 days ago I live in low income housing now. It's very scary that at 30 years the silent second is due immediately. 6 days ago Expansion of public transit in areas that will be densely zones 6 days ago Thanks for the opportunity to provide my perspective:) 6 days ago Immediate needs first, address inequity in affordable housing much more aggressively. Make it the priority to builds truly inclusive community. 6 days ago Develop low income housing right next to the police department because crime is going to be an issueifil 6 days ago free market considerations - supply & demand - less state involvement in local housing issues 6 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport=False 34/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 172 of 356 8/2612020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation We recently moved from another City that allowed for an innovative small/mini-lot subdivision projects. This allowed for infill projects to produce more units, but retain fee simple ownership. It was a great solution for parcels that are so large like many in Carlsbad, but would not justify a tear down due to high initial land costs (it splits the land costs against multiple subdivided lots) 6 days ago Need to include in the decision other variables that are lacking. For example, there is no park in South Carlsbad. Next to Ponta there 4s an open lot and that could bed park. No need to have tons of homes with no parks nearby. There is a lack of park in Carlsbad and this is a perfect spot to have one. 6 days ago Please DO NOT approve developers that only care about profit before our quality of life. Consider fire danger and access roads to safety should our community catch on fire. Bad call on approving the developement at South Ponto. It was such a small piece of sanity for so many of us. This HUGE hotel which was sold as a boutique hotel is horrific and doesn't fit in the area. The beach has always been packed in the summer and now we will have to contend with visitors for the same small amount of sand. Bad decision that was not in the best interest of our community and our future. 6 days ago Affordable housing for young families with children who want to stay in Carlsbad. 6 days ago Aggressively engineer infrastructure and relax zoning. YIMBY! YIMBY! YIMBY! 6 days ago I would like the process to be easy for the home owner and not over burden the owner with unnecessary building requirements that are expensive and delays the building process. 6 days ago Would it add to traffic congestion (and air pollution) that will take away the nice small town feel in Carlsbad? Will it cause more overcapacity at the schools (elementary, middle, and high school), larger class sizes to a fault? Would it make Carlsbad less safe to live (crime-wise) with more low income housing? How will it affect the growing aging population? Will they be able to also afford housing and live safely with more people attracted to new housing available in Carlsbad? 6 days ago Other countries (i.e. Germany) have responded to the same problem by mandating that on any given lot or any larger Condo project there is a mix of units. Not just luxury, not just mid income, not just affordable and low cost, but a percentage of these groups reflecting the need of either one. With incentive from municipalities to make it profitable for development. 6 days ago Tax incentives for property owners who are willing to build granny flats. 6 days ago Hight of dwelling 6 days ago Help building more affordable housing 6 days ago The city should have more oversight on individuals renting out their home/homes to look out for slumlords/ price gouging. ie: chinquapin and Garfield. Poorly cared for homes with "affordable' rent as a result. Borderline unsanitary. 6 days ago HOA restrictions prevent additions of accessory dwellings 6 days ago Looking at cleaning up and improving run down neighborhoods by building new homes or mixed use to encourage people to move into existing neighborhoods 6 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport=False 35/148 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 173 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation don't like how big all the houses are now. I really like the Barrio section of Carlsbad. It's now longer the small city I moved into 32 years ago. 6 days ago I would love to live in a community that works hard to move towards having a range of affordability option and a caring and proactive plan for dealing with the realties of homelessness. Also anything that could be done about having one small beach in our town that is dog-friendly. We pay a huge premium to live in a coastal town and have no ability to take our dogs to a beach in our community. And yet other neighboring communities have found a way to be dog-friendly.., this would make me consider living elsewhere in the.future. 6 days ago The impact on traffic on surrounding areas - not just Carlsbad. 6 days ago Do not include subsidies or low cost/rent housing for those who cannot earn their way into a Carlsbad neighborhood. Everyone living here worked and saved for the opportunity to buy a home here. There , isn't a one-size-fits-all housing market. People with low incomes have the opportunity to better themselves through education, skill training and just plain hard work. That's what made Carlsbad what it is. Nothing was handed to anyone here and it wasn't luck that gave them their homes. It is not to be insensitive to low income because I once was,, but I worked hard for many years to move out of lower income areas so my kids could attend better schools in safer neighborhoods. I am against subsidized housing in Carlsbad. 6 days ago Consider the crime that comes with the residents of low income housing. Consider the property values and how low income housing does not make the next-door property an appealing home to purchase. Homelessness is already an issue in Carlsbad costing property owners money in higher insurance as well as replacing our stolen items. Focus on putting these homeless people inside an existing shelter before building more housing. The problem is not a lack of low income housing it is people on drugs who refuse to follow the law. I have been a resident of Carlsbad for 42 years. I am embarrassed and saddened at what is happening to my city. Shame on our city Council! 6 days ago Require builders to build on larger lots and not cram as many houses with no yards into their development/community 6 days ago reasonable rent control across the entire City, rents has become ridiculously high and the rent control passed still allows Owners to raise every year resulting in a major increase overall after just a few years 6 days ago New housing buildings downtown do not match character of downtown area. Would be nice to see the new money for homeless outreach program get the homeless off the street. We have been here for 6 years and homeless is far far worse now. This area is very costly to own a home why should it be ok to reside in your car and not pay property taxes. 6 days ago I'm very concerned about placing at risk individuals with severe mental disorders close to schools - and where children play and live- especially without proper vetting to ensure sex offenders and current drug addicts are not admitted. I'm talking specifically about the Windsor Point development. Please protect our children by ensuring any project that is built in dense neighborhoods (or really any neighborhood) will not put our families at risk. Housing for at risk individuals needs to be strategically located so we aren't risking our kids' safety to house these people. Maybe in commercial areas or more rural locations. Thanks for asking for our input. 6 days ago I think Carlsbad should have a housing lock and not be building anymore housing due to traffic and freeway congestion. 6 days ago Require that all units in new buildings Be highly soundproof for noise going in and outside 6 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 36/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 174 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation There are so many vacant buildings/business park areas. Please consider building there. Not in the little open spaces that we have left. 6 days ago Nothing to share 6 days ago We need to preserve our beaches and the area around our beaches. The beaches and the family oriented community is the draw to Carlsbad. With the building of hotels etc, we the citizens and tax payers of Carlsbad, barely have access to the beaches. Do NOT build more housing near the beach. Build it near where people work. 6 days ago Create incentives for developers not quotas, policy requirements, or mandates for affordable housing. 6 days ago 40% open space commitment 6 days ago I totally disagree the housing mandates forced on you by the Sacramento crowd. Carlsbad should be able to control it's own housing development. Why don't you and other cities fight these ridiculous requirements. 6 days ago Please be aware of all the projects that the city has going on and where the construction workers are parking as that takes away from where citizens can park. Also quality of life for all involved. Communication is the key with anything and resolves any rumors being formed. 6 days ago Please consider the proximity of schools to any new development with homelessness. Please take into consideration that vacation rentals and rehabilitation homes take away from first time home buyers. I think Carlsbad has done a good job with affordable housing in all quadrants of the city. 6 days ago Creating a plan to forces HOAs to allow ADAs. HOAs shouldn't have the ability to veto or create unreasonably restrictive policies regarding building an ADA. 6 days ago Do not allow / stop overbuilding in Village, Barrio. 6 days ago Middle class people don't seem to get get any preference. The only reason I can live in the village is I live in a trailer. 6 days ago Tell the state to go to hell!...Keep Carlsbad the way it is! We left Inglewood for a reason! 6 days ago I truly think we need to accelerate solutions to help with the growing homeless population before looking to add new housing. 6 days ago Carlsbad should be livable and accessible for people in diverse economic situations! 6 days ago Build units in currently undeveloped sites and group all low cost housing together at the same site. 6 days ago Please respect our open space. Don't build on vacant land. 6 days ago na 6 days ago https://publicinputcom/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=false 37/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 175 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation If you're going to put affordable housing in areas, please also supply the necessary staffing in the city to KEEP IT CLEAN! We live with an affordable apartment complex across the street and the adjacent streets (Estrella de Mar & Dove Lane) are consistently trashed. We pay 2 different HOAs an obscene amount of money only to be told "it's not our responsibility, it's the city's." The affordable housing doesn't adequately supply enough parking for residents so street parking is allowed and it only adds to the problem of having trash just thrown all over, and no one from the city cleans it up. It will stay there for months at time...broken glass beer bottles, used condoms, tampons, medicine bottles and fast food containers/wrappers. It's a shame that for an area as beautiful as Carlsbad, the city can't take responsibility for keeping it's areas near the affordable housing neighborhoods clean. Add more trash cans and weekly clean up, or current residents will be resentful of any new housing destroying the beauty of their neighborhoods, the cleanliness of their streets and the health of individuals and the environment. 6 days ago Don't build any more in Olde Carlsbad - especially over two-stories! 6 days ago Must not adversely impact existing property values of nearby homes. So type of low income housing and subsidies for tenants need to be carefully considered. 6 days ago I think Carlsbad is already over-built; if there has to be more housing, it should be in South-East Carlsbad where there is more open land 6 days ago That there are families and individuals residing in hotels such as our family since we moved here in 2018. In our case, we have been residing at the Extended Stay America here in Carlsbad and my children are well established in the corresponding schools presenting challenges for us to move out of the area as well as find an affordable home given my income of around $70,000 per year as head of household and single parent of 6, including 4 children under the age of 18. 6 days ago Make it really affordable to low and middle class income families 6 days ago Please do not come up with more creative ways to rezone open spaces so that you can build on them. Maintaining open spaces free from any construction is one of my highest priorities. I believe we can achieve all we need and keep 40% of our land open! 6 days ago most concerned about additional traffic and environmental impacts 6 days ago Impact on grammar and high schools; impact on emergency services 5 days ago Please ensure that the infrastructure of the area for proposed new housing is capable of supporting the new units without creating traffic congestion or negative impacts on the environment. The new houses on El Camino Real near Tamarack Rd. created a traffic nightmare on El Camino because these issues were not properly addressed. Let's not repeat that disaster—build the supporting infrastructure first! 6 days ago Parking 6 days ago Proactive Inclusiveness, so everyone's voice is heard 6 days ago The housing units that are now being built adjacent to the shopping centers in Bressi Ranch are gorgeous, close to shopping and dining, and they blend in beautifully. If they are also affordable, I think more housing like this should be a very high priority for Carlsbad. If not, use this model for constructing new affordable housing! 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreportaFalse 38/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 176 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation Stop tearing down the barrio for new housing plans. Why not put new housing in LaCosta? You clearly are going after the lesser income families. 7 days ago Try to maintain the character of Carlsbad. 7 days ago Nothing at this time. 7 days ago Less buildings in Carlsbad. The roads aren't able to keep up with any kind of building 7 days ago Consider in planning the need for land to place train tracks under road crossings in downtown 7 days ago Preserve open space, trails, and beach areas 7 days ago Consider choosing builders who will use local contractors, vendors and buy material within the community to boost the local economy. 7 days ago Realistic apartment and condos gear toward the median income. Not luxury, there are to many already that sit vacant. 7 days ago Pick builders who would consider using local contractors which will boost the employment and business income to build the houses. 7 days ago Incremental el numero de viviendas pars que un grand numero de familias podamos acceder a ellas. 7 days ago Schools, schools, schools 7 days ago Please do not further develop Carlsbad. You have destroyed much of the environment already, and the rest of it should be preserved. 7 days ago City wide internet access to all residents. 7 days ago Keep as much open space as possible and development away from coastal area. We need open green spaces to maintain a quality of life that Carlsbad currently affords. Also for new developments, integrated open spaces and/or trail/park networks should be mandatory and at the expense of the builder 7 days ago Account for development of affordable housing. 7 days ago We who own our home for years in Carlsbad and have seen our property taxes and utility costs increased over and over, should have decreased taxes for contributing to the growth of this city over the years. People from Inland areas will just move to the coast, if affordable housing is available. Who will pay their water, electric, property taxes, etc.? What about schools? Will we see more bond issues on our tax bills? Can we in Carlsbad move to La Jolla or Coronado Island with the same deals? These benefits should only be given to American citizens to qualify. Is this an attempt to attract people to move to California to offset all the people who have moved out of this state because they have been taxed to death!! Will other services be increased? Police, Fire ,Teachers, Medical, etc Who is making this requirement? Sacramento??? How can they have so much say into our town of Carlsbad. How about Legoland build lego houses on their land!!! 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 391146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 177 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation s000 many regulations that it has strangled affordable housing and it needs to stop !I! Rental spaces is a wonderful way to allow homeowners to supplement their income while allowing renters to live in this great area I! 7 days ago I'm one of those adult kids that's going to struggle to stay in Carlsbad. I'm currently 24, make a low-six figure salary, and live with my parents. I love Carlsbad and have been condo hunting for over a year; but, unfortunately it seems like most condos are still far too expensive. As far as I can tell, there's not really a good balance between "low income" housing and "pretty darn wealthy" housing. I'm not rich; but, I'm doing pretty well. I don't mean that as a brag; but, simply to illustrate a point. I'd love to see affordable housing so that I can continue to live here; otherwise, I fear I may be priced out. Additionally; it would be great if Carlsbad could put together a program for helping adult children like me figure out what our options are. Unfortunately, there isn't really enough information available online for me to understand what other folks in similar financial situations as me have done or are currently doing to stay in Carlsbad. Either way, having a definitive sense of whether or not I can afford to stay here would be helpful. Some other ideas: I've fallen in love with the idea of mixed-use housing and would love to see more of it in Carlsbad. Carlsbad doesn't have a lot of young people; but, I would like to see more. I really like the idea of micro- apartments; just enough room to sleep and work. Most young people will spend more of their time enjoying our beautiful weather and beaches anyway. 7 days ago Protect open areas - make sure growth doesn't erode the branding of Carlsbad-- particularly in beach/tourist areas. People travel here and spend money here because it's beachy, low key, charming and beautiful. Put housing development in areas of Carlsbad that have shopping, offices near by and near schools to avoid sprawl and traffic issues. Provide housing that young families can afford with a decent entry-level job. 7 days ago Affordability and environmental considerations 7 days ago Sq footage mandated usage. le, no individual is allowed more than 500 sq ft. so a couple can have no more than 1000 sq ft of living space.. no matter how much you can afford to pay if you have more than the allotted sq footage then the government can require you to take in rent free boarders, low income foreign undocumented individuals would be first on the list. A couple with a 5000 sq ft house would have 4000 surplus sq feet and be mandated to take in 8 rent free boarders. Laugh all you want, that is the direction our fearless leaders in Sacramento are heading and you know it. 7 days ago Ida riot like the idea of low income housing going in down by the Shops at Carlsbad. I think the developer did an excellent job at Mirasol on Marron. Apartments are unattractive to anyone who owns a home and I wish we would see more Townhouse/Row House type structures. Maybe even smaller single family homes 7 days ago Best to keep Carlsbad as it is, people who cant afford to live here can move to cheaper areas. 7 days ago keep home values increasing YOY 7 days ago Please don't allow traffic to get even worse. 7 days ago The residents who live in the area you propose to impact. 7 days ago Spacious and affordable 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 40/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 178 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Consider the sizes of homes being built. They can be smaller, so more families can afford an actual house instead of only affording apartments and condos. 7 days ago allocate more room for green space and bicycle paths 7 days ago Keep to the Carlsbad charter of agreed to total open space. Do not feel compelled to build low income housing in areas where higher income housing exist. Do not build low income housing that affects property values in areas of Carlsbad. 7 days ago More housing for the average working class. 7 days ago not everyone can afford to live here even though everyone wants to. Would Carlsbad rather be like Solana Beach (less affordable units) or San Diego City (more "affordable housing" units). Private ADUs is the way to go as long as the homeowners maintain control 7 days ago Please stay the hell out of the housing market -- the government at all levels only creates more problems for everyone. If someone has made bad choices in life and can not afford a house in Carlsbad that is just too bad, but why should everyone who did the right things and bought a house here suffer with hight density housing and the crime and traffic associated with it? Sorry for sounding harsh, but governmental interference in the housing market will result in Carlsbad being a less desirable place to live. 7 days ago I would like Carlsbad to maintain its ambiance. I would like single family neighborhoods to be restricted as to how many family units can live together in 1 SFR. I would like ADU's to be restricted to one or at the most 2 on lots zoned as SFR's. 7 days ago The vast majority of Carlsbad's residents live here due to the generally well-organized, neat and consistent neighborhoods and beach culture. High density developments, unless very carefully positioned relative to existing communities and amenities, can have significant negative impacts on everything from the cultural feel of our city, to traffic, to property values, and the very quality of life that attracted many to Carlsbad from the start. 7 days ago Blend homes into the environment that already exists. No new development just redevelopment 7 days ago Impact in schools and other community services 7 days ago Putting grocery stores near housing 7 days ago We pay a lot to live here and to benefit from the schools. Offering too much low income housing does not seem fair to the rest of us. 7 days ago Development areas and specific development projects need to carefully consider potential/likely impact on values and marketability of existing residential real estate. 7 days ago Please stop building on open land as it takes away from the overall feel and charm of carlsbad. We moved from the more densely populated San Diego area to enjoy more open space. Please stop Building high building in the village as there is no where to park anymore and doesn't match the rest of the buildings. 7 days ago Continue to make California inhospitable to business and personal income so more people will leave. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.Faise 41/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 179 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation Why eligible people will get preferred treatment than those who work harder and make more? Create equal opportunities and stop playing in socialism, please. And please, stop using tax money for "affordable" housing. Decrease taxes, permit cost, government spending and let the free market regulate the housing. It is getting ridiculously irrational here in Carlsbad lately. Response to coronavirus is a clear example. 7 days ago If Icon rank each of these priorities as last, I would. None of these ideas, programs, trade-offs, or concerns are good. I would recommend pushing back against this requirement to provide affordable housing. This is a very nice area to live in—good views, good amenities, etc. a bar tender or barista doesn't need to be able to afford living here; commuting or living with roommates are just a couple of options that I used while working up to afford to live in an area such as this. 7 days ago Impact on schools & neighborhood safety 7 days ago Carlsbad used to be such a great city and incredibly well run. Carlsbad has sold out. 7 days ago stop all of the pensions so that we do not have to keep building houses to support an elite few people that are lucky enough to live the rest of their lives on our backs while the others of us have to figure out how to survive and stay in our homes in Carlsbad on fixed incomes. Not fair that they continue to get paid when they do not work anymore. Bad system that all serves only politicians and city workers. 7 days ago Increased density has been source of increased transmission of COVID. In addition to increased traffic, another reason to not increase population. 7 days ago Traffic and density. 7 days ago Educating public in investing in HUD housing. 7 days ago Services for mental illness is crucial, which include access to hospital facilities with trained staff. TriCity closed down which has had a negatively impacted rose in need of help. 7 days ago When residents acquire property in a neighborhood they do so with the expectation that the vision for how that property (and the surrounding community) will develop over time and it doesn't include a desire for a radical change in use. I would strongly suggest not to disturb that, e.g., owners of single family homes in general do not want accessory units and density popping up all around them in a previously established neighborhood. Please contain that approach as much as possible and only allow it in places that are primarily new owners without established expectations for their home, e.g., new development. Radical zoning changes are not equitable to all owners. 7 days ago Primary concern would be to place affordable housing where public transit is available as well as necessary services. These affordable units need to be net zero energy since the added housing units will add to our GHG emissions. I think ADU size should be increased to at least 1000 ft sq. I believe it was scaled back to 650? You don't have a submit button for the survey. Did this go through? 7 days ago Common areas in communities being available to low income families in the foothills community so much racist situations have happened at the pool that should not have happened. just because Individuals live in "affordable" communities does not mean they are any less than those around them. They charge to much and are still discriminated against make common areas free to those that live in those communities 7 days ago Options for first time buyers 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=Faise 42/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 180 of 356 8126/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation 3 stories high 7 days ago 7 days ago Higher density in transit hubs, exceeding the 3 story high restriction within a half mile of transit station. Can we add mass transit in our community that we would actually want to use (ie. not a bus)? 7 days ago dump Matt Hall 7 days ago Don't want to increase traffic, so developing areas that are currently underdeveloped or creating a more walkable live/work environment could be a good way to avoid that 7 days ago QUIT WASTING MONEY ON HOMELESS SHIP THE TO SAN FRANSICO 7 days ago Ease in locating and applying for affordable housing, and financing. 7 days ago am doubtful I will still be alive when your plans come to fruition. 7 days ago Affordable housing needs to stay affordable when the areas median income goes up its for the individuals whom have good paying jobs and mostly two parent households. The goal is to move out of affordable housing but how can we if rent continues to go up, single parent households suffer tremendously when this happens and a lot of us are on waitlist for Section8 for over 12yrs. Their needs to be a plan for more funding for Section8 and affordable housing that will actually go by 30% of your actual income. Not only are the parents suffering but so are our kids we can barley pay anything on time work multiple jobs kids not able to do sports, or other programs to help them gain further knowledge and become future leaders and upstanding citizens because they have no means to do so. It's a broken system that needs to be changed. 7 days ago More space per lot so houses aren't so close together!! 7 days ago Most important is impact of any development on traffic.., which is getting to be a horrendous issue near El Camino Real and Cannon Rd. 7 days ago Any new developments NEED to take into consideration: current property owner opinions (what's best for them since there is already a firm financial investment in the community), traffic congestion, current property values, current property aesthetics, children and school safety, etc 7 days ago improve transit opportunities and maintain streets 7 days ago Keep Carlsbad's unique character in place. Don't over develop the village/downtown area. Any new construction should match current style, building heights, etc. 7 days ago Carlsbad is already too crowded 7 days ago Incentives for putting a granny flat on property of existing single family home 7 days ago lets please not use undeveloped land and keep the undisturbed rural beauty intact. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/8399?embeddedreport=False 43/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 181 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation We are family that makes decent money and there are literally no single family homes to buy under $1M. It would be great if we could have some new developments that are single family homes in the high $8005-$1M. 7 days ago Carlsbad has a good plan for growth. Consider the mistakes some of the adjoining cities are making such as Encinitas. Visitors and residents view Carlsbad as a well planned City, with appealing residential developments, coastal access, older neighborhoods, regional malls and vibrant downtown Carlsbad opportunities. The schools, parks, and public agencies are well developed and appealing. Even Legoland blends in with the overall pleasing views. 7 days ago Preserve open space 7 days ago N/A 7 days ago I cannot think of a piece of property in the city of Carlsbad that is suitable for for high occupancy. When I spent my hard earned life time savings to move to Carlsbad one of the reasons was the promise of open land that never would be developed. Please do not tell me that you are going back on your word. 7 days ago More single women, black and Latino homeowners. Everyone needs to be able to afford a roof over their heads, not just married professionals. 7 days ago Leave it as is. We love the open land, nature, and safe neighborhoods around here and we don't want to jeopardize that with people who don't want to work and live off the government with too much free time to create crime. 7 days ago If high density apartments are selected for moderate/low-income housing programs, the city needs to make apartment corporations provide more flexibility in leasing. They make it difficult for people to exit leases when income changes affordability which becomes a downward spiral. Additionally, in a similar vein, they create a barrier to transition to purchasing new homes because of lease-lock-in. Consideration should be made for reclaiming larger lots in older Carlsbad and rezone for higher density housing. Preferably condo/townhomes 7 days ago Energy efficient, single family homes with nearby parks. Alga Norte area is a fantastic example of new development communities 7 days ago One of the reasons that I bought here is because it does not have the housing density of some of the surrounding cities such as Oceanside and Encintas. I am worried that so much additional housing may ruin the character of our city. I also worry, that most of the new housing will impact my area, because I am in a area with more open space than other parts of Carlsbad. Additionally, one of the things that I love about this area, is its natural beauty and environment. There is area for wildlife and nature. I also worry about how the types of housing may decrease my home value. If all of the low income housing is built in my area because of available space, but not in other areas, it could decrease the value of my property. 7 days ago The ADU short term rentals are restricted to outside the Coastal Zone to a min 30 days and do not allow for new ADU's in these areas to offer Short term rental for income. I live one mile from Downtown Carlsbad where there are shops and transit. I would consider building an ADU if it could be a short term rental too. The restriction on ADU short term rentals cuts way TOO CLOSE to Downtown Carlsbad center with all its transit. It would generate more building of ADUs in the city if we knew there was an option for short term rental too. This limitation should absolutely be readdressed in the light of COVID as ADU's Can provide separate non- shared environment for housing. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 44/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 182 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation Protect open space, deal with homeless crime issue so people want to stay in Carlsbad, use the run down buildings and build according to the character of down town carlsbad. We love the small town, gilmore girls feel and people come here for that very reason, protect and give incentives to people for helping the lagoons thrive and stay a beautiful open space for generations to enjoy.... Move people inland if you want more housing. We've got enough to deal with to keep this community safe and healthy. 7 days ago Hi Scott, I just took the housing survey and it left off one important question. Do you think Carlsbad should have more housing? I don't care what the state or county says on this matter. How can you make the quality of life better in Carlsbad by adding more people, cars, stores, and trash. We bought our home in 1979 and have watched Carlsbad grow..and grow. After you fill all available spots for housing, what then? We are surrounded ocean, Mexico, National Forest and Camp Pendleton. Like San Francisco, we are surrounded, Planning should take place in open areas. By the way, Palomar Airport will get much bigger in the next 20 years, you may want to avoid that area for housing. Hopefully, slow growth candidates will be on the ballot instead of friends of real estate developers. Bill Huss 7 days ago The Housing Plan update considers only deciding where in Carlsbad to build housing based upon the State mandate of jobs and tranisit locations. SANDAG allocates levels of affordability but lack specifics (ranges of affordability). Carlsbad only has one hub, if you can call it a hub (The Shops). Carlsbad need to UPDATE it's Plans and Regulations with specificity for building Affordability by Income Levels: 30% 50% 60% 80%. Define LOW-LOW and the per cent of same: On Average, if Carlsbad approves a 200 Unit complex only 15% (or 30 units) is required to be Low Income (without Specification to Income Lever). To meet RHNA#'s for Low income, we would need to build 69 200 Unit complexes. In my research, I can not find a plan or a regulation other that the 15% rule. In addition. Carlsbad has approximately $80M in the Low Income Housing Trust Fund. More money is need to build on complex. I understand that money is not available to build affordable housing. Bottom Line: Documents consistently address Affordable Housing without discussing the reality of the current situation. Carlsbad does not have adequate transportation. With COVID-19, our workforce landscape will shift to Telecommuting, office buildings will have excess vacancies. Consider adding in the new Housing Update, a plan to Convert excess office space or empty buildings into housing units. Consider charging much more In Lieu Housing funds for developers who will not build affordable units; Create a regulation that specifies a rental unit has at least a 650 Sq feet livable design and it contains the same or like brands of cabinets, showers, air conditioning, appliances as all of the Market Rate units have installed. Each complex has at least two elevators and adequate Laundry facilities. Thank you 7 days ago Stop the development. Don't let Carlsbad get too crowded and protect the undeveloped land. 7 days ago N/a 7 days ago Video states we need to increase housing based on expected population growth. Guess what., if you don't build additional housing, population cant increase! Stop the growth Carlsbad. Enough is enough! Wanting to build a mega mall on the strawberry fields was a real eye opener that the current elected officials are prioritizing monetary gain. Due to poor planning on the city's part, we already have an extremely dangerous traffic situation in our neighborhood. Its not a matter of if, just when someone will die due to existing poor planning and the city's refusal to take action. The blood is on your hands Carlsbadllill 7 days ago lam concerned about maintaining a safe, clean village and beach community. 7 days ago Safety 7 days ago Need more housing where you can walk or bike to stores 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreportAFalse 451146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 183 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation If there is any land left with trees on it, consider buying it and make it open space. When we moved here in 1989, there were lots of farms and groves. Now it seems like every inch is being developed 7 days ago Focus on mass transit corridors. Strong emphasis on affordable housing as well as low income housing and allow mixtures of both. Do not listen to NIMBY's 7 days ago Landowners might need to sell for income and should be able to get top dollar, so it's not really fair for other residents to decide whether development is allowed (unless they want to purchase the property) 7 days ago Please improve pedestrian paths for bikes and walking to make access throughout the city much safer than it is today and don't enforce the no bicycles on sidewalk rule until this is accomplished. 7 days ago People want to live by the coast, where employment and recreation are located. The city should do all it can to promote and provide access to this community asset by using the housing plan to eliminate or minimize obstacles created by costal commission, adverse zoning, and NIMBY actors. This will help our community grow, reduce traffic/green house, and minimize sprawl into what little raw land is left in Carlsbad. 7 days ago Consider inclusionary housing. 7 days ago I would love to see more density and more opportunities to connect to transit. The younger generations tend to embrace more of a YIMBY attitude and I fear that if we don't listen to them, they'll leave the region to find more affordable housing and a live-work environment. 7 days ago Please preserve all open space before it disappears due to overdevelopment. 7 days ago We love Carlsbad because of the open space, hiking trails and that our single-family residential areas are not high density areas. Please do not alter the reasons why people purchase homes and raise families in Carlsbad. Keep these developments away from our SFR neighborhoods. 7 days ago decline to state on age and income-don't consider it valid, government always wants to put people in categories. 7 days ago We chose to make Carlsbad our home because we loved how much like a community it felt like being here. We loved the downtown (Village) area, the ability to park then walk and shop with ease. That feeling is rapidly disappearing as multi-unit 4 story structures are taking over the area. High density housing and lack of parking are making it difficult to enjoy the little town we love. If higher density is what is needed put it in the newly developed areas and leave the quaint Village and Barrio as it is - a darling little beach town. If people want new, modern, high rose buildings they should move to the cities are developed that way. 7 days ago I think it is important to do this and still preserve/maximize existing open spaces in our community. 7 days ago Add an additional charge for using water. 7 days ago Walkability and bike-ability are very important to me and the people I know. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 461146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 184 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Carlsbad is an extremely desirable place to live. Developers have plenty of money and they will make even more by building here. Don't let their whining about costs and infrastructure affect you. Harden your heart to them, as they are not bringing any heart to the table. Any softheartedness on the city's part should be in residents' and prospective residents' favor. They are the ones who need housing help, not developers. 7 days ago Environmental impact of choices. 7 days ago Opportunity for community members to invest in affordable housing instead of large corporations. Keep it local! 7 days ago Build a public pool that has more room to swim than one such as Alga Norte- where 75% of the pool areas are off limits to general open family swim 7 days ago Creation of a new division in the City of Carlsbad to provide, build and manage these low cost houses/buildings and also housing for the homeless. 7 days ago Your plan requires about 54% of new housing to be "affordable for people with very low to moderate incomes". That might be fine for Escondido or Oceanside, but Carlsbad is an affluent community who's character would be greatly changed by these progressive actions. Carlsbad should fight Sacramento of these unreasonable requirement. For once stick up for the current residents of Carlsbad. It's requirements like these that make one to consider moving out of this "OUT-OF CONTROL" state. 7 days ago Engineer traffic flows, utility requirements and public safety before approving more development. Focus on increasing existing homeowner value versus deepening short term tax revenue. Restrict commercial traffic to corridors away from schools and residential addresses. Focus on pedestrian and cycling transportation within the city and motorized travel around the city. Increasing resident quality of life, safety and the protection of homeowner values should be in the forefront of every decision. 7 days ago N/a 7 days ago To achieve the bulk of the mandated housing units, Carlsbad should increase density in areas near Transit by building UPI!!! There's no "ocean view" being obstructed anywhere in the Village near the train station, so I say allow buildings up to 10 stories. 7 days ago Not grouping low income housing in just one area. Spread it out. Thank you. 7 days ago Don't penalize higher paying tax residents in favor of the poor and homeless 7 days ago Try to keep family single dwelling neighborhoods the way they are. 7 days ago Carefully consider the impact on traffic. I've lived in CB for nearly 25 years, and the increase in commute/travel time has more than doubled. 7 days ago Access to public transportation, especially for the low-income and subsidized housing. 7 days ago Maintain a good percentage of open space; make better use of the existing (already developed) areas, instead of pushing into open space. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 471146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 185 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation In the village, keep the character, appeal and charm of the location. Limit the number of stories, keep the exterior charm/foliage requirements to new dwellings and businesses, don't destroy the past. People come to coastal Carlsbad for the charm and that is slowly changing. Older businesses can't compete with the higher costs of development. These businesses need to be protected before the Village becomes cookie-cutter and loses its appeal. 7 days ago N/A 7 days ago I think it would be best to add no more housing. I don't see the need to increase the population, we are already over populated 7 days ago Not affordable for many families. We live in a condo/townhome development where some of the newer families are minorities and/or immigrants who are educated professionals with good jobs but are starting from scratch. Most of our children excel academically and make your Carlsbad schools look good on paper. However, the neighborhoods we can afford are unfriendly to children and discourage their playing outside within our neighborhood. 7 days ago Housing for homeless or mentally challenged teens (etc) should NOT be located near schools or playgrounds. In essence you are attempting to solve for one problem while creating another problem (with lasting impact and grave consequences). Cultivating a vibrant live, work and play community in Carlsbad and then situating homeless facilities beachfront or in the middle of the city center will detract from the commerce, safety and appeal of the city. Not to mention home values. I've lived here just over 12 months and struggle to afford the cost to live here - and I've seen the homeless population soar in the Carlsbad area. Having more individuals loitering is not the solution. 7 days ago Leave Carlsbad the way it is. We have enough housing and enough traffic. Fight the state plan to continue expanding. 7 days ago Location must be convenient for those needing to use public transportation for grocery shopping, work, or general shopping. Parking for tenants should not be accommodated unless a city maintained parking lot is reasonably close. 7 days ago While I understand the need for more housing what I don't appreciate are buildings that do not fit the look and feeling of what is Carlsbad. We do not want high-rise buildings downtown and we would like something that more accommodates those who live here and than were just visiting on vacation. I like that discussions are opening up so that those who grew up here can still afford to live here. 7 days ago Don't over pack one area. Do it all over to minimize traffic and environmental concerns. Less if it impacts animals and birds- more in area it doesn't 7 days ago Too much density is producing a lot of traffic and parking issues especially near Bressi Ranch and The Village. Apartment complexes and condominium developments often don't have enough parking for residents and definitely none for guests. The Sprouts parking lot in Bressi Ranch is an example. Many guests to the townhouse development next door use it since there is no parking there. City planners need to take into consideration that not even though public transportation is available not everyone uses it. Especially during this pandemic. I do not support plans that would pack people in housing and not . provide green spaces or adequate parking. I don't want Carlsbad turned into Los Angeles, San Francisco or New York. 7 days ago Keep in mind the potential disruption of established neighborhoods. Also the increase density and traffic/parking demands, especially near the coast near the coast. Enforcement of parking regs and Etc 7 days ago Impact on quality of life for the people who are already here. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 481146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 186 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Traffic congestion and sewer and water capacity. 7 days ago Thanks for sending out this survey! It's nice to live in an area where development planners consider the thoughts of current residents. 7 days ago Keeping open spaces near in coastal areas open. 7 days ago Public vote on all new developments 7 days ago Nothing over 2 stories. If! wanted a busy city with high rises I would live in San Diego proper. I was born and raised in Carlsbad, let's please keep growth modest for my children and those of my fellow native residents. 7 days ago We don't want homeless people or affordable housing for homeless people in our neighborhood where schools are and a lot of children play. We spent a lot of money for expensive houses and pay a lot of taxes, so we don't want worry about drug addicts and criminals around the kids. 7 days ago Provide adequate parking in mixed use areas. Make more through roads... including Marron and college 7 days ago I'm 56 years old and I think a great way to open housing for growing families is t give options to the 55 and older community. Smaller houses 1200 to 1600 sq feet. There are lots of communities like that in Oceanside but Carlsbad has just manufactured homes and those are not even inexpensive. The population is aging and we need more option. I actually live in a 4 bedroom house just my husband and me. 7 days ago Create incentives for commerce. Developing commercial retail for neighborhoods already zoned for it, Robertson Ranch for example, already zoned for commercial use, met HUD requirement but residents have to drive 2-3 miles to nearest gas station or grocery store. When the land is zoned, permitted and ready to built it needs to followed through instead of sitting there empty with residents wondering why this isn't happening when it was a selling feature to purchasing a home in the area. Simply adding more low income housing creates dense population adding traffic to streets. If neighborhoods had easier access to commercial retail it would increase jobs and reduce traffic. Older communities that are in desperate need of renovation should be considered for incentivized redevelopment. 7 days ago No high rises (like it looks like is planned right by the 5 freeway and Carlsbad Village Drive) ruins the whole feel of the area 7 days ago Honestly, if you can't afford to live here, you shouldn't. Financial incentives for affordable housing really degrades a city. Most places in the country are more affordable than Carlsbad. Love where you can afford - I am a very poor immigrant to the US and yes, I worked extremely hard. 7 days ago Please make it easy for current property owners to develop ADU's on their existing properties. This would make property values increase, while simultaneously provide more housing opportunities for renters. It would also allow more housing to be developed for renters for cheaper prices. Please also allow expansion of current properties, ie. remodeling to be more easily approved, less red tape, less cost, less "no's" from the City. Let people do what they want with their properties as long as they are not doing anything unsafe. 7 days ago No development if zoning needs to be changed from recreational/open to housing 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportRreyiew/6399?embeddedreport.False 49/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 187 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation I'd love to buy a new home (approx 2k sf), with a view. My house is 26 years old and it makes me crazy with repairs (I'm 63 have my 30 yr old son and 86 yr old mom living with me). Very hard to get home repair professionals that are trustworthy. 7 days ago Protecting the open spaces and parks are very important to our family. In addition, traffic considerations as we commute to work. 7 days ago Those of us who don't live in the higher end areas will get stuck with the subsidized housing in our areas. Already been through that and it caused havoc. They were dealing drugs and there was a violent sexual predator living there. Also have the neighbor that says if all the baby boomers moved out of state or died, there would be more affordable housing. 7 days ago Carlsbad is already overdeveloped. Stop the madness. When are you all going to stop????? Build, build and build some more until there is no more land left, so you build on top of existing businesses? This is a joke, right? days ago We need more affordable single family homes in the $600000 to $800000 7 days ago Permitting process needs to be streamlined and costs lowered. 7 days ago - Make sure eligible people become aware of upcoming options - If financial incentives are given to developers, make sure they are held accountable to the restrictions and conditions; the city's investment should make a meaningful impact, not a half-hearted attempt to address the housing issues 7 days ago The blocky 4-plexes do not fit within the character of the city and they seem to be popping up everywhere! 7 days ago I believe it may be worth considering expansion of the areas allowed to have short term vacation rentals. Many single family and other rental units in the coastal zone that are used for vacation rentals could possibly be better utilized as long term rentals. 7 days ago While we all want to maintain Carlsbad as the wonderful city that it is, affordable housing for all in the community is essential for so many reasons in maintaining our community, not least of all by being a key component of addressing the homelessness crisis. I ask that you not let the loud voices of what I believe to be an emboldened minority shouting Keep Carlsbad Carlsbad- impede or undermine the city's efforts in addressing the housing crisis 7 days ago Infill development and density should be prioritized over new development of open space. 7 days ago I would like the housing plan to partner with the VA to help homeless vets to overcome the emotional and economic issues contributing to homelessness. 7 days ago Retaining home values in existing neighborhoods. 7 days ago Love our synchronized traffic lights!! Please continue to put in these awesome lights which really cut down on traffic congestion. 7 days ago Try to keep the village vibe in downtown. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 50/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 188 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Interesting that low income housing is required by State law. However, you can bet it isn't required everywhere, I'm sure nothing near Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe/Fairbanks Ranch etc. 7 days ago The Posada homeless Men's Shelter is located perfectly. We need to physically expand it with adjacent units for 2 or 3 gentlemen AND Also WOMAN which have 2 bedroom 2 bath units to be move into independently paid for on a sliding scale as a percentage of their income. 7 days ago When I moved to Carlsbad, the charter or whatever I read said we had reached capacity and there would be no further development. Why are new developments constantly being proposed and built? Stop developing our open space and keep what little natural areas remain. Or at least put it to the vote of Carlsbad residents instead of all the backroom deals to develop more property. It's our city, and I suspect most of us don't want to shoehorn more development into our increasingly crowded surroundings. 7 days ago better traffic control with more people 7 days ago One concern is that the "affordable housing" is not being utilized by those that need it most. It seems many are taking advantage of the opportunities and withholding information and financing to secure the housing. There also appears to be significant abuse that leads to more people living in residences intended for less. This creates health, safety and parking concerns for the rest of the neighborhood. 7 days ago lam single, live in a 1 bedroom apartment, and work for the City of Carlsbad in midlevel management and can't afford to live in Carlsbad. The least expensive housing actually in Carlsbad doesn't allow for commuting via transit to my job. Something is wrong with that. 7 days ago Effect on school districts 7 days ago n/a 7 days ago None 7 days ago No comments 7 days ago Property taxes are very expensive in Carlsbad and this type of housing should in no way be detrimental to property owners' values or resale. This type of housing should ONLY be done in existing commercial areas and/or underutilized/unused commercial buildings/properties so as not to negatively affect higher value properties, the owners of which are counting on continued valuation increases for retirement purposes. It's very expensive to buy into Carlsbad and not fair to it's citizens to create programs that de- value their property. Life is about making decisions so why should those who made poor decisions throughout their lives be rewarded with the same coastal living that many of us have sacrificed, scrimped and saved to be able to achieve? 7 days ago Self contained communities with stores, schools, restaurants, etc. in walkinf distance 7 days ago Do not mix zoning keep single family zoning secure. No pojects like Chicago or Los Angeles create citizen commission on housing 7 days ago na 7 days ago httpsifipublicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 51/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 189 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation I think the priority should be ADUs. As a lifelong residents of Carlsbad, dating back generations, since the 50s, we have seen a lot of changes here. If a big percentage of additional units could be accomplished by ADUs there wouldn't be such a huge impact and shock (such as with all the huge buildings going up in the village area). It just devastated us to see how the village has changed and will continue to change with the Addition of these huge complexes, comprised of hundreds of units, which don't fit the character of the town at all, and are sure to generate HUGE amounts of additional traffic! Not to mention the gentrification That is taking place. It's heartbreaking for long time residents to see this happening. If there were incentives for residents to add ADUs, that could potentially solve a big percentage of the problem without creating huge visual impacts - as well as minimizing traffic by not concentrating huge numbers of units in small locations;such as the Village. I believe Encinitas and Leucadia have been pretty successful with this type of thing and still managing to preserve the character of their cities. 7 days ago I grew up in Carlsbad, but can't afford to live in my own home town. I'm not unique. My primary source of income is Social Security. I've worked hard my whole life, but lost it all in 2007-2008. Affordable housing, well-planned, will curtail or help eliminate the formation of "extreme poverty zones," where lack of access to transportation, jobs and basic needs ensures that they become permanent traps ensuring a difficult, if not impossible climb out of poverty. 7 days ago Please remember to consider the cost of homelessness on the City. 7 days ago Stop building. Our lovely beach town is a crowded, overbuilt concrete jungle! 7 days ago Easy, affordable and quick permitting 7 days ago More affordable leasing. Currently I pay $2110 for a 1/1 680 SF. Rent should be $1200-1400 1/1-2/2. 7 days ago Stop building at the beach. NONE of those new dwellings are affordable. NONE. And the density is ruining the small town feel, and the character of Carlsbad is being ruined. Are those developers down there tasked with building affordable housing elsewhere? They should be! 7 days ago Avoid large complexes of new low income housing units in low crime areas of Carlsbad. 7 days ago Decrease the parking requirement on site when building multifamily properties. This would encourage people to use mass transit and not single cars. 7 days ago Why is there no option to object77777 7 days ago Traffic is a big issue. My commute to work in San Marcos has dramatically changed in the last ten years and has only gotten worse. 7 days ago Dense housing in old residential neighborhoods like near the beach tends to kill the charm of these areas for families 7 days ago Reclassify separate ownership twin home as single family or some other appropriate label other than "condominium" 7 days ago The residents input on all plans before building. 7 days ago The plan should consider other impacts like community schools, but also to not impact traffic/parking and not lead to increased crime 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 521146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 190 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation Create dwellings that don't stand out like skyscrapers. This city should stay small in view not size. 7 days ago i volunteer with an org that helps the homeless and most are not interested in getting off the streets. 7 days ago Take power away from HOA's 7 days ago The city should strive to maintain the quality of life for all Carlsbad residents, regardless of income. 7 days ago Taking better care of actual tax payers FIRST! Helping those in need with the clear goal of teaching them how to contribute to society and fend for themselves. 7 days ago I've grown up in Carlsbad my husband and I make around $120k and can not afford to buy. Make housing more affordable for those that have grown up here 7 days ago Quickly develop a action plan. Being discussing this for too long. 7 days ago Keep Carlsbad Classy 7 days ago There are a lot of vacant industrial/commercial properties That could be converted to apartment complexes and also a lot of vacant/blighted homes in the Carlsbad Village area by the beach that are perfectly located for transit/retail. These could be renovated and converted into affordable housing. 7 days ago Please consider how growth impacts the schools. Does a new school need to be built? Increase numbers at current schools? 7 days ago Do not destroy the current housing ambiance 7 days ago Really think about putting housing in areas with transit near by and making it denser. Also adding more commercial/residential buildings with commercial space on the bottom and housing on top. Less zoning for massive single family homes too. 7 days ago segregation for very low income from moderate income because the difference of education 7 days ago Ignore the NIMBYs. Allow infrastructure like cell phone towers and power plants. BUILD ROADS! 7 days ago Parking, or beach parking permits for residents since homeowners pay high taxes. Perhaps designated resident/local parking areas in the village. 7 days ago Said it all below. Overcrowded run down schools, ridiculous traffic, city has totally lost its charm. Neighborhoods all look the same. I have been here for 35 years it is sad to watch. 7 days ago I don't see what relevance my income is for this survey, so I am not accurately answering that question. If there had been a "nunya" option, I would have selected it. I do have a doctorate degree, though it is not in urban planning, so perhaps education level is not really relevant either. 7 days ago no further comments 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 53/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 191 of 356 8126/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Open space in communities 7 days ago New housing should include attractive landscaping. 7 days ago Most important to me is to avoid negatively impacting property values. Neighborhoods need to me maintained and not changed for the worse. Too much housing could make Carlsbad too congested and less desirable. 7 days ago Please support capitalism. Low income housing and subsidies don't work, instead they create more of a need. We don't need 4,000 sqft low income housing..., where are the 1500 sqft starter homes? 7 days ago Have the contractors build schools!!l work for the school district. We are totally impacted by the build out in Carlsbad. At Buena Vista where my site is located does not have enough rooms for related services staff- Occupational Therapists„ Adapted Physical Education and Speech and Language Pathologists which I am. As a result we are not meeting our students needs. Our schools are fully packed and some.need a complete overhaul By for one. I am also very concerned that Carlsbad has the worst traffic. El Camino Real is ridiculous. I cannot believe we are not built out. Now you are getting rid of the things that made Carlsbad unique. Boby's and that area is next to go. Other seaside cities have a much better plan. Very disappointed in Carlsbad's planning. 7 days ago Telling Newsom to take a long walk on a short pier 7 days ago It feels like the city's focus is on adding more housing and hotels to the already crowded Olde Carlsbad and Barrio areas. It's making it hard for permanent residence to enjoy the existing amenities, especially now during the Covid-19 pandemic. Parking was already ridiculously scare at the beaches and during the Farmer's market. The traffic near Ponto is already becoming congested near the new hotel. I was stuck in traffic there for 25 minutes just coming back from Encinitas. There is way more space available on El Camino Real, in La Costa, and Bressi Ranch etc. Please stop building up the village so much. It's taking away from the charm that everyone loves about this town. Please keep this part of Carlsbad quirky. Please keep it a quaint beach town. Please preserve the town/city's funky history. The decision to take down the antique mall and it's pretty, charming murals was devastating. The replacement building design does not preserve the essence of State Street in the least. Just because the village has the historic barrio, doesn't mean it's the only low income housing choice. We have a fine bus system. That seems like it was extremely biased decision making. Additionally, I would really love to see the historic Barrio protected and preserved. The old museum and pool hall could be reinvigorated to their original state. The park on Pio Pico is the worst park in Carlsbad. It attracts nothing but questionable people, living in their cars. There are more and more families with young children moving into the neighborhoods around Carlsbad High School, for the schools and access to the beach and village, and nobody we know uses that park because it doesn't feel safe for families. 7 days ago I'm in favor of the free market regarding housing. I'm against the state making cities and towns match some clown in Sacramento's ideal. 7 days azo Preserve wildlife and habitats as part of the City's permanent open space system. Maintain functional wildlife corridors and habitat linkages within the City and to the region, including linkages that connect gnatcatcher populations and movement corridors for large mammals. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport=False 541146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 192 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation As a resident who was born and raised here and have purchased a house as an adult, I have concerns with the plans. Coastal communities on the ocean, sea, lake, fjord across the globe all command higher prices. I have concerns with how making something affordable will attract all types of people who can afford in that bracket, not just the police officers and young professionals. When I was a young professional, earning the same as my neighbors; most of the people lam glad do not live in my neighborhood today. People who can purchase here have made choices in their lives to earn a standard of living which allows them to pay the price of entry to live in this town. Traffic was already bad before the new houses went up along the 78 freeway and the plans to be affordable and welcoming to all does not match the housing costs and property taxes existing and newer owners are paying. Carlsbad is close to public transportation but our public transportation is hardly close to any business centers. The closest is sorrento valley and the next is downtown. Carlsbad and La Jolla have a lot in common and UTC looks like a botched Chicago with its elevated trolley line and the cityscape has a giant eyesore in the middle of Genesee. I understand needs change and we need to accommodate people, but how can we justify affordable houses next to neighborhoods with home selling for 7 figures? Every owner in Carlsbad will take the stance of, "not in my backyard." Carlsbad has been attractive to people across the globe but the plans being put into motion are heartbreaking to someone wanted to call this place home for the next 50 years but is now questioning his decision and very likely will move to a surrounding area where there are limits on development. 7 days ago Afford housing for the working class and also have swimming pools in neighborhoods 7 days ago Provide affordable housing for young adults. A tiny house community would be ideal. I would love if my kids could afford to live in Carlsbad. 7 days ago Avoid the coast. Keep the coastal area open and available for recreation. Put housing around airport and inland near commercial areas. 7 days ago Schools 7 days ago I would not like ANY more housing development in Carlsbad. Seriously. I know that is an extreme position and Carlsbad will never stop building homes or new business complexes, plus, lam a Realtor so you'd think I'd be a huge fan of new housing, but the whole city is ridiculously crowded already and has lost most of the charm and character it had 20 years or even 10 years ago. It seems Carlsbad will build on virtually ANY spot of open space. In my current neighborhood, the developer spent about 6 years and goodness knows how much money (and subsidy?) remediating a slope to build an apartment complex on what seemed to be an impossibly small plot of land and which I know was full of wildlife at the time, not to mention directly on La Costa Ave, which was already quite busy and seems to have a number of auto accidents. Of course the traffic noise in Olde La Costa is hugely more noticeable than it was 20 years ago. We used to live in Olde Carlsbad, but try not to go near it these days. I had to show property there few weeks ago and both my clients (from out of town) and I spent about 25 minutes trying to park. We eventually had to double park (yes, illegally but on a side street with the permission of the construction worker whose truck we were blocking) because it wasImpossible anywhere near the home we were trying to tour (which of course, due to COVID is by appt so of course we were quite late to the showing ) Needless to say, my clients realized they want nothing to do with that part of downtown or Olde Carlsbad either. Or really, any part of Carlsbad at this point as that particular client is now looking in Vista. I think I miss the days of Bud Lewis, who I think many people at that time thought was too generous to developers. But of course, lam getting crankier and nostalgic in my old age. In my opinion, Carlsbad already has enough tax revenue and development (Robertson Ranch - oy!) and I think we should look at what towns like San Luis Obispo or Santa Cruz are doing. The last straw for me will be if Carlsbad further develops the coastal corridor along the 101 between Palomar Airport and La Costa Ave. That, in my opinion, would be a GIGANTIC mistake. I really hope the city council and mayor keep some open space open to preserve what is left of what makes Carlsbad "Carlsbad." 7 days ago 7 days ago All I know is how appreciative I am of being a recipient of Carlsbad affordable housing. Keep up the good work Carlsbad! 7 days ago Traffic Patterns, fix them first 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 55/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 193 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Traffic congestion 7 days ago I have worked with homeless families in Escondido. It is important for everyone to be able to raise their family, or to be able to afford to live within a reasonable distance of where they work. Some of the concerns I have is that homelessness can be a symptom of a greater problem not addressed by housing. If someone has chronic mental illness or drug addiction, they will not be able to maintain a job or a home. Therefore, if someone has those issues, they should not qualify for a low income housing program. Ultimately that will fail, and is a different approach. Low income or reduced income housing should be available, but with credit guidelines depending on circumstances. Nobody with existing housing should be forced to install granny flats or to rent out rooms if they don't want to. Also, we don't need to fill up every available but of land with stacked housing! We don't want to be Newport Beach. Part of the intrigue and beauty of Carlsbad is the requirement to keep open space. That should not change, 7 days ago Be careful of density 7 days ago nia 7 days ago None 7 days ago Traffic Patterns, fix them first! 7 days ago Wealthy People are leaving CA due to same Types of leadership ideology if this doesn't change were in big trouble - many of us have million dollar homes - try fighting back we don't need more affordable housing end of story 7 days ago Be respectful of nearby schools Be respectful of existing neighborhoods Be respectful of the reasons people choose to live in Carlsbad 7 days ago Nothing at this time 7 days ago n/a 7 days ago I feel that too many of the older homes in my neighborhood have been turned into 2 million dollar condos. It's really losing the charm of our town. I would much rather see the older homes renovated in order to keep some of our history. 7 days ago Help low income families by building single family homes we can rent or own 7 days ago New housing should be concentrated in smart growth areas (areas where transit, shops and services already exist). New housing should be located where it will have the least impact on the environment overall, 7 days ago Rancho Santa Fe ROAD is S0000 congested already. Looks like a development is going there?!?! Please N00000!! It's so so so crowded already. I can't imagine adding tons more cars on that street. Please n0000000!!!! 7 days ago When will city hall decide that Carlsbad has had enough population growth? 7 days ago https://publicinput.comiReporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 56/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 194 of 356 8/26/2020 CO}, of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation no thoughts 7 days ago none 7 days ago make it really affordable for those working in the Carlsbad area, so they do not have to travel from Vista or Escondido to work. 7 days ago In my opinion, the Carlsbad Village area is becoming overwhelmed with multi-family or business dwellings that are 3 stories or higher. This will impact the village greatly with the increased number of residents and vehicles, as well as noise and congestion, and will eventually lose the 'villiage' feel that Carlsbad is known and loved for. 7 days ago I can not afford to pay for it in any fashion, taxes, fees. 7 days ago No to developers, no low income housing, leave open space open. 7 days ago This survey does not for enough viewpoints regarding housing. It is a ranking of preconceived opinion and not a real survey of Carlsbad residents feeling about stopping further urbanization and sprawl in Carlsbad 7 days ago Blended communities 7 days ago I am glad to hear your voice about housing I been without a home for 5 years Waiting for Housing I spend my Federal money renting Motels here in Carlsbad and Encinitas I been looking for housing in another States Yes thet been calling me but im stuck here out of the Coronavirus Im desperatly the situation that im living will kill me 7 days ago I would like the City of Carlsbad to consider not building any new housing developments for a minimum of 10 years. 7 days ago Maintaining the current level of property values; maintain the desirability of Carlsbad as an excellent place to live 7 days ago Diversity and inclusion not just social economics 7 days ago totally against building affordable housing for low income. That's one of the reason I chose to live in this city. We don't need low income demographics in our town 7 days ago 7 days ago I know that the section 8 housing here in Carlsbad is not monitored and notice an increase in residents that are renting out their rooms for rent for their own benefit. Example is by the extra amount of cars that are parked nearby on the streets where the section 8 housing is. Dove St at Estrella del Mar for an example. 15 yrs ago no cars were parked on the city streets, now there are at least a hundred on any given night! 7 days ago Affordable active retirement communities, that are enclosed and gated for extra security. LaCosta Glen model is nice, but extremely expensive 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/63991embeddedreportaFalse 57/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 195 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation I would like Carlsbad to consider not building any new housing developments for a period of time. 7 days ago So far, the City has done a good job of planning development, but to continue to keep in mind that not all cities are meant to continually grow, as utilities and carbon footprints have to be considered. 7 days ago More affordable and smaller single family homes with small private backyards.., similar to homes like Manzanita and Columbine streets.., they don't need to all be mansions... 7 days ago if there are incentives available such as tax benefits to develop your land, email notification 7 days ago We need to stay away from high density housing if possible. And if necessary it needs to be well thought out and planned with adequate parking. 7 days ago Lower costs 7 days ago Let's maintain the small town beach city/village feel. That's what draws people to our community 7.days ago Make the process as easy and cost effective as possible for developers to build housing and sell them at market rates 7 days ago Safety 7 days ago The growing population of the city is hitting max and we experience issues with parking, traffic, etc thoughout the town. We should minimize expanding housing and therefore the city's population. 7 days ago I'm concerned about this plan bringing other property values down. Providing housing to homeless people is not a solution in some cases. Unaffordable housing is not the only reason why people are homeless. 7 days ago High rise developments are unacceptable in Carlsbad. Building more hotels is unacceptable. Saving what little open space we have must be a priority, like Pont°. 7 days ago Stop developing in the open areas, hills, small valleys, etc where coyotes live. They have been driven out of their habitats and come into local residential developments. It's not normal to be walking your dog on Camino de los Ondes or Plum Tree or near Poinsettia Park and see them and also to be worried one will pop out of the bushes and kills little dog on a leash while their out for a walk like what happened to my friend. It's very upsetting what the city is doing to them. They have nowhere to go and nothing to eat or feed their babies in the spring and summer so they're coming out of their habitats looking for food which happens to be many small dogs and cats. Leave them alone. That whole new area in Bressi Ranch- my gosh. What's next? The hill that Tr-City Wellness Center sits on with the beautiful valley? You've already attacked the northern side with ugliness. STOP. 7 days ago nothing 7 days ago Openings in housing programs for disabled individuals which currently do not exist in Carlsbad and which I am very disappointed was not included in your survey, and apparently in your consideration. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/63997embeddedreport=False 581146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 196 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation traffic patterns is a biggie...ingress and egress from the new builds, character of design--looks nice...has on site parking for it. uses solar for elec. --add a parh within the development (tot lots) 7 days ago Please keep Carlsbad a beautiful place with space designated for trees, plants, flowers, etc. while developing new communities. 7 days ago SMART IDEAS FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING THROUGH AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT 1. EMPOWER RESIDENTS Community members should be involved in the projects development from the start. They know the area—listen to them. 2. SMART GREEN AND PUBLIC SPACES Using green space at entry points is highly effective to make residents feel welcomed, setting an inviting and peaceful tone for the building. Use public spaces to foster a sense of community among residents. 3. SKIP GATES AND FENCES Resist the impulse to surround low-income housing with high fences to give residents or neighbors a sense of safety. Decorative fencing can be used to define the character of a property and increase security. The community should connect to the rest of the neighborhood by streets, parks and natural areas. 4. CREATE CURB APPEAL Attractive housing fosters resident pride. Scale projects to respect the neighborhood. The proper scale will promote a healthy connection between the development and its surrounding neighborhood. 5. OFFER ON-SITE SERVICES Equally important to good design is what takes place inside the development. Services such as child care, after-school care, job training, continuing education, health services, financial counseling, and social events do a lot to improve the lives of residents and strengthen communities. 6. CLEAR THE PATH Study pedestrian paths and address problems. Worn dirt paths, for example, produce negative impressions. 7. PROVIDE ADEQUATE PARKING Address issues of parking and auto circulation. Insufficient parking causes stress to residents and neighbors. Parking should be located appropriately: a parking field in front of a building on an otherwise residential street will not give the right impression. B. ELEVATE SECURITY WITH LIGHTING Use lighting to enhance security. A well-lighted site is more secure and attractive. 9. DO NOT NEGLECT LANDSCAPING Use good landscaping to define and embellish the property. Good landscaping provides shading exposure as well as cooling of the overall site, adding to its energy efficiency. 10. EYES ON THE STREET Orient windows to put "eyes" on the street. Street watching can instill a sense of ownership in residents and it serves as a de facto neighborhood watch program, making the neighborhood safer. 11. KEEP IT IN CONTEXT Recognize the context of the surrounding neighborhood, but do not rely solely on replication. 12. FACILITATE OWNERSHIP Incorporate programs that encourage ownership and facilitate the transition from renting to owning. * Additional data provided by the Urban Land Institute. CONCLUSION Well-designed, affordable mixed-income housing is a key component of a healthy community. To build successful communities, designers and developers need to respect, relate and respond to the people who will reside in the housing they are developing. They are, after all, building more than permanent homes. They are building connections, relationships, lifestyles, opportunities, and memories. They are building communities. 7 days ago Be thoughtful to keep the density managed, too much density causes anger 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 59/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 197 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Traffic and parking 7 days ago N/A 7 days ago Stop building houses so dose to each other. 7 days ago Cities are forced to provide more housing !Too many properties straining our water usage and energy usage. Then existing housing penalized !Will there be new "retirement home communities" built ! What is the population age of Carlsbad? 7 days ago Please take congested traffic on Coast Hwy (cars, bikes, residents walking, etc.) into consideration. Do not build more housing or hotels in that already congested area. Focus more development on east of 5 with easy access to beach, village, etc. 7 days ago Pedestrian, bicycle, and car friendly 7 days ago Prevent urban sprawl 7 days ago Affordability is always a main concern for low income and very low income but there needs to be more concern for moderate income households. So families who have two hard working parents, who are not janitors or doctors, but maybe average people with average jobs looking to buy in an exclusive area such as Carlsbad 7 days ago Tax incentive for those who live in there homes and not vacation properties. Limit oversee investors and increase live occupancy. 7 days ago Maintaining the Village is most important 7 days ago N/A 7 days ago not sure 7 days ago Carlsbad needs more entry level townhome/condo units!! 7 days ago If we lived in a single family and were able to builds granny flat I would do so for my mother to live in. 7 days ago Consider that housing costs for the middle / upper middle class are too high. Don't just concentrate on low income housing. Don't force low income housing into communities. 7 days ago Keeping open spaces, parks, trails, etc. 7 days ago Keep the large open spaces of carlsbad. Townhomes are a good choice but families still need a sizable yard. Charging stations and renewable energy should be considered. 7 days ago no comment 7 days ago https://publicinputcom/ReportineeportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 60/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 198 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA. Report Creation What the housing would do to the "feel' of Carlsbad 7 days ago Have standards for applicants to lower income housing such as: no pedophiles, no jail record, not addicted to illegal substances, etc. 7 days ago 7 days ago housing should be spread out and not put next to existing low income housing. spreading out the low income housing will help even out elementary and middle school enrollment and attendance in Carlsbad. 7 days ago none 7 days ago Housing and Urban Developments latest guidelines on mandating affordable housing within existing communities. 7 days ago No affordable housing... 7 days ago Environmental and long term economic impact 7 days ago More affordable housing for seniors 7 days ago Don't turn downtown Carlsbad into an overcrowded mess. 7 days ago do NOT change the character of existing neighborhoods and developments 7 days ago None 7 days ago I need help renting or getting into a first time home and because of my health It needs to be ocean close 7 days ago Sprawl is more detrimental to the character of Carlsbad than increasing density. 7 days ago None 7 days ago Build subsidized apartments for people over 65. Build apartments that are ADA compliant for handicapped and old people so they don't have to go into assisted living or nursing homes. Build apartments for lower income people in lower income areas of Carlsbad. 7 days ago We are a family of three with dual income under $150k and can't afford to buy in Carlsbad. What about a program that helps us? I got approved through SDHC for $375k which is not even a condo here. 7 days ago Keep the existing open space. We have lost so much open space over the last 15 years in Carlsbad. It's really changed the character of the community. Looks more like orange county now. 7 days ago No more density increase in the Carlsbad Village district 1. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=Folse 61/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 199 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation It's really important we priori was the health of the watershed 7 days ago Let's not be the next LA! 7 days ago Group homes (sober living facilities) have become a big problem in my neighborhood. They need to be regulated much more strictly. Please do not allow any new group homes to be established until the existing issues are solved. 7 days ago Na 7 days ago open space is a community and environmental resource that should be protected. Also, The massive hotel at South panto being built currently is an abomination and does nothing to serve our community. Just astounding that this project was approved. It will forever change the northern leaucadia and South ponto area. Traffic will be insane and our views are disappearing. 7 days ago Housing for the homeless should also be spread throughout the city 7 days ago homeless facilities SHOULD NOT be in the village but unless dense areas. Homelessness is a mental health issue and not a housing issue. The plan shoukd have a goal for short term eg vacation renters versus long tern renters versus home owners. For example 30/30/40 7 days ago traffic 7 days ago Given the size of its population, Carlsbad should be made to feel more like real a city with an attractive central core, rather than just being a sprawling hodgepodge of residential and commercial developments appended to a nondescript beach town. 7 days ago Nothing else 7 days ago Generally am not in favor of additional housing in Carlsbad because it increases density and congestion. 7 days ago 7 days ago Marketing for buy-in. The first condo my husband and I bought was in Greenwich, CT. There were about 30 new units for regular sale and five for moderate income. When marketing pamphlets explained those moving in could include teachers and local police, that went a long way for early adoption and support for the community. 7 days ago Affordable housing should be addressed like the cities of Del Mar, La Jolla, Coronado, solana beach. We don't want affordable housing. We didn't move here to bring the ghetto back in our life, with all its issues of property damages, drugs, prostitution, low performing schools, and ghetto rap music. It doesn't reflect our values, When Diane Feinstein agrees to put ADU in her backyard, than let us know, Gavin newsom house as well. The city of Carlsbad need to reflect our values, not those from state being shoveled on our heads. Push back. If you did not grow up in ghetto as I did, then I suggest you take a ride to east LA, and consider what you are suggesting by bringing 2000 more here. If you still think it's a good idea, then house them IN YOUR BACKYARD CARLSBAD MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND CITY PLANNERS AND HOUSING PLAN Staff. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 62/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 200 of 356 8126/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation None 7 days ago I would not want a housing project built near me if it would bring my property value down. Please keep in mind surrounding neighborhoods when choosing locations for affordable housing. 7 days ago DO NOT wreck the village environment that is Old Carlsbad, Do not put residency/homeless or veteran outreach programs in the downtown areas or near schools. Do not make the downtown areas of Carlsbad a mecca for the homeless., drug addicts, or other groups with dangerous issues. Our children should be able to use the downtown areas safely without having to avoid potentially harmful groups that may prey on them. And areas around schools should be safe zones and the areas to and from those schools safe as well. If that state wants to mandate low income housing, there are alot of inland communities that can used to low income housing projects. Carlsbad needs to push back on some of these state mandates. 7 days ago Please stop changing the aesthetics of the Village. 7 days ago 7 days ago Carlsbad is a great place to live 7 days ago Consider building up instead of out. 7 days ago Expansion of transportation options. Better access to mass transit 7 days ago If the new housing causes too much traffic, it won't be desirable to live here at all. We area coastal city that shouldn't be ruined by congestion. Revive older areas by using it to build new housing. 7 days ago availability/cost of water availability/use of public transportation - quite limited in Carlsbad potential/impact of economic recession 7 days ago Stop putting multi level complexes in downtown Carlsbad 7 days ago None 7 days ago Smaller houses for smaller families. 7 days ago The current plan is working just fine 7 days ago NA 7 days ago Connect roads with large breaks like college and Cannon -- North of Faraday there is no way to get across Carlsbad from Melrose to the 1-5 7 days ago I once lived in an area where low income housing was brought in. It ruined the neighborhood, we had to move, and I do not want to do that again! 7 days ago https://publicinpuLcom/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreportnFalse 63/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 201 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation None at this time 7 days ago I feel Carlsbad is 'built out to current road capacity. The last 20 year growth of housing/residents growth is not matched by cultural/restaurant/entertainment venue growth. We sold all Carlsbad properties and are preparing to relocate due to high cost of living and congestion. 7 days ago None 7 days ago Do not take any open spaces. We are crowded and there is no place to walk or go without overwhelming crowds. Create a rail trail and buy more "vacant" lots to save as open space. Look to cities that value the outdoors and bike accessibility, Don't be money hungry for the short term. No more density at all. There is no place to grow and we don't want to grow. Preserve and protect our coastline and carlsbad open space. NO MORE HOUSING. 7 days ago Smart housing with the least impact to environment. 7 days ago Consider additional impact to school net. As important as to promote affordable housing is to offer those moving in decent school for the kids, as they will be able to thrive in the area 7 days ago Tell Sacramento to bugger off 7 days ago Carlsbad requires a revised/revamped traffic control plan. Traffic signals should be synchronized. Traffic flows need to be analyzed by professionals and modified accordingly. 7 days ago Preserve natural areas, provide affordable housing for young people starting out, accommodate multi- generation households. 7 days ago What state a tax paying traditional family like mine would consider moving too. Where is the value for the cost? 7 days ago More low income homes and apartments. Group homes for the homeless. 7 days ago Affordable housing has to be affordable to those who earn below the median income for residents. 7 days ago We do not want homeless lots that will encourage homelessness in our community. These programs have not worked in other similar communities and will not work here in Carlsbad. Don't encourage homelessness or the homeless to come to Carlsbad 7 days ago n/a 7 days ago We are against the Harding project where it is proposed to give housing to mentally ill people. 7 days ago What Carlsbad considers affordable housing is not affordable for some elderly. 7 days ago Na 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 641146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 202 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Reboil Creation nothing 7 days ago Impact with vehicle traffic in high traffic areas. Our natural resource areas such as lagoons, trails, and park areas must not become an opportunity to expand housing. Developers always "key in" on these areas because they think that "location" is a high profit opportunity, 7 days ago Prevent over development in densely populated areas especially in the downtown area 7 days ago Do not take away our open spaces. Please! And, consider school Impact. Also, affordable housing means not just affordable for dual income households, but single parent families and those who are not millionaires. Adding diversity to our town would be nice! 7 days ago Do not rezone any areas that are currently zoned for recreational or sports use. 7 days ago More roads and one more shopping center in our area 7 days ago My first choice will always be to fix up worn down properties so our community can stay nice instead of letting things be poorly maintained and unusable. 7 days ago Please keep the new developments tidy rather than sprawled and do not develop where the general plan is designated for open space. We don't all need to have big yards and green lawns. Water availability was not mentioned in this survey, but it is also an issue for San Diego County. 7 days ago Traffic is my biggest concern. 7 days ago parks and open spaces 7 days ago Less 55+ housing 7 days ago Impact on home values, traffic, noise levels on any and all existing single family home communities. Leave them alone. 7 days ago Make Carlsbad great ... again and again 7 days ago Mostly about density and traffic issues. 7 days ago none 7 days ago 7 days ago unsure 7 days ago We need open and park areas to remain all over our city 7 days ago Minimize traffic impact. Preserve historic buildings & sites. 7 days ago hrips://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreporteFalse 65/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 203 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation no comment at this time 7 days ago In the village, we have new construction with no set-back from the sidewalk. A "gracious" set-back with trees continues the look of the village. No builder should be able to remove ANY specimen tree especially eucalyptis. Four floors should not be allowed. The village is the magnet for visitors. It is important that it be preserved. 7 days ago New housing should be focused on LOW income housing. We have enough for high and moderate income. If we want people to work here, they need to be able to live here. 7 days ago Nothing specific, maybe some great one story houses? 7 days ago If residents/owners considered ADU, property tax breaks or incentives may convince us to consider it. 7 days ago noth 7 days ago nothing at this time 7 days ago Stand firm behind local input against county, state, and federal imposition of their"" plans. If local citizens are ignored, we don't need a city government. Get rid of the "middle persons" if a level somewhere above will be making all the decisions. 7 days ago Keep the character of the community constant. We have all paid a premium to be here. 7 days ago None 7 days ago Making sure Land being used as good ground compaction. And outlying city land supports residential foundation 7 days ago Not sure 7 days ago please send affordable housing list to me. So that i may get in on thank you 7 days ago Need more single family homes on larger lots. Eliminate all efforts to build affordable house. 7 days ago Parking, and traffic impact. Noise ordinances should be implemented. More and better bike lanes. 7 days ago Parking for elderly closer to the beach 7 days ago Place more dense housing that is needed near hwys and malls near village....where it will have the least impact on traffic and infrastructure and the most impact economically on businesses in village and malls.... 7 days ago make owner home improvement accessible with simple home design capabilities, no architect/engineer required for simple projects, in triplicate. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedrePort.False 66/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 204 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Can't think of anything else at the moment 7 days ago Na 7 days ago When placing housing, please consider the amount of extra traffic that you will be bring to an area and make sure that the roads can handle it. In other words, if there is already congestion in an area, don't add a lot of new housing to that area. Additionally, please consider the school capacity. If you are going to add a lot of additional families to an area, are you also going to build new schools? Class size should not be increased beyond what it is now. And many schools don't have enough classrooms to accommodate tons of new teachers and students. So please consider adding a lot of homes in areas where new schools can be added. Finally, please consider the impact to property values when placing thousands of units of very low income housing. In addition to lowering property values, low income housing also frequently brings in crime and drugs. I have two elementary age kids and I moved to a nice area of Carlsbad so they wouldn't be exposed to that. I paid extra for a home in an area that was safe with great schools. I shouldn't have to move out of my home (at a huge loss) due to plummeting home prices and unsafe, overcrowded schools. 7 days ago none 7 days ago Move the process along faster 7 days ago Carlsbad has become unaffordable for families trying to purchase a home. Of course, the existing homeowners are going to want to protect quality of life, as they should, but eventually it means workers of lower means will be barred from living here and therefore forced to commute into Carlsbad, creating traffic anyway, and increasing the auto exhaust burden on the region. 7 days ago Infrastructure needs to go in before you pile housing on top of it. Bressi Ranch was marketed as a walkable, affordable neighborhood which is now too expensive - even the condos! If you limited square feet per person in a residence and would not issue permits for homes over 4000 sq. ft., you'd have more water, more room for housing, and less entitled, bratty kids. It amazes me that high schoolers lecture about using a plastic straw, then get in the cars (given to them) to run around with friends (creating traffic and pollution) to come home to where each person has nearly 1000' sq. feet to themselves. 7 days ago Keep Carlsbad with the same character and feel it currently has. Don't vote for politicians in DC and Sacramento that want to manage our housing. Keep the decisions local! 7 days ago Carlsbad should fight the state mandate to increase housing. The Barrio should be left as single family housing. 7 days ago Maintain the character of the village while enhancing housing availability in the city. Ensure adequate traffic flow/control. Ensure infrastructure growth keeps pace with housing growth. 7 days ago Carlsbad needs to fight the state mandate for increased housing. The Barrio should be left as single family dwellings, not high density. 7 days ago Scrutinize the growth projections. Things can't grow forever! 7 days ago N/a 7 days ago The ability for young middle class people to buy and afford a home 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 67/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 205 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation New housing in areas walk-able to existing retail and services to decrease car traffic 7 days ago Reduce Traffic!!! Keep the Natural Beauty of Carlsbad. Keep the parks, lagoons, open space and increase these areas. Do not over crowd, 7 days ago A robust Risk Management plan to identify opportunities and threats. 7 days ago No comment 7 days ago Completion of college blvd connection and cannon rd to vista 7 days ago The traffic is out of control on many of Carlsbad's streets, so adding more housing will be a problem without the city having a plan to mitigate traffic. 7 days ago N/a 7 days ago Awareness of what makes current housing un-affordable, and would building more ultimately solve the issue of affordability? 7 days ago If Carlsbad had not sold out to developers in the eighties there might still be some hope. Now it is just another real estate and investment bankers dream. A tourist community with no regard for the residents quality of life. A haven for short term visitors who have no real connection to the area. A classic example of the phoniness is when they changed Elm street to Carlsbad Village Drive long after the village atmosphere was gone. As if simply changing the name would resurrect the village and fool people into believing it. 7 days ago I would like to see less new housing in the heavily compacted/traffic areas of Carlsbad. All the new housing I have seen is not affordable and does not help low income families obtain housing in Carlsbad. It is rich developers taking over commercial property to build high rise buildings that make the owners richer. 7 days ago none 7 days ago DON'T DISCRIMINATE 7 days ago No more condo's in the village. Single family homes. 7 days ago Traffic!! 7 days ago Builder's incentives should be that they can do business in that city at all - not tax breaks. They will make money anyway. Any new housing is going to be cost prohibitive - even condos are nearing one million dollars, inland, You're turning a "nice area" into another "too many people" area and act like we "must" add more. Ridiculous. 7 days ago new developments should include parks and open space 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 68/146. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 206 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Building new housing in Carlsbad is too difficult and expensive. We need to remove development restrictions, and the market will meet demand. 7 days ago Whether we have enough local businesses to support the growth. We should not be expanding housing if people have to commute outside the area to work. Even though working remotely is in vogue due to corona virus, this pendulum will swing back again to being in the office in the not too distant future. Don't plan on housing due to this shorter term concern. 7 days ago n/a 7 days ago Areas need to have more affordable rentals, too...not just housing, for younger generations. Right now we have to live with our parents to afford living here and in nearby areas. We are probably going to have to move out of state in order to move out of childhood home. 7 days ago Housing plans should be designed to balance competing concerns including the environment, housing for homeless, low income housing and available public transportation and services. 7 days ago Any additional housing units should continue to comply with the three-story limitation. 7 days ago n/a 7 days ago Actually I prefer you don't keep building the old downtown area looks like Orange county. Our water bills are too high and the city keeps building 7 days ago Doing what is possible to make housing and homeownership accessible to people of a variety of incomes --not just those with intergenerational wealth or who have super high incomes. More apartments or high density housing, moreaffordable or low income units, maybe programs to increase opportunities for homeownership for younger generations or for prospective first time homeowners. Limit building new single family homes. 7 days ago none 7 days ago No 7 days ago Impact on traffic patterns 7 days ago Less investment properties from outside investors to be used as short term rentals 7 days ago Keeping some areas in their natural state. 7 days ago Build mix use units that have access to public transportation 7 days ago Please it's imperative to save what open spaces we have left. Over the 25 years I've lived here the hillsides and canyons that I believed we're public lands slowly have been built over with housing development making our city look more and more like Orange County, and not open space north San Diego County 7 days ago httpe://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/63997embeddedreport,-False 69/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 207 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation It is obvious that logic is riot applied when it relates to the future of Carlsbad. There is an acceptance that continued growth is inevitable despite the total lack of infrastructure and resources to accommodate said growth. The degradation of quality of life for the residents is never considered. It seems the only thing important to the city planners and government is tax dollars. So I know that taking a survey is of no use when the answers are limited to only the outcomes deemed acceptable to the survey writers. It is again an attempt to appear to care about what the residents want while not providing them a voice. 7 days ago Please leave as much open space as possible and consider traffic patterns. Don't over crowd our city. 7 days ago Keeping Carlsbad, well Carlsbad. Don't lose sight of what Carlsbad is. 7 days ago Reduction and cap on rent 7 days ago We moved to Carlsbad in the 1980's because we loved the small town community feel and the growth plan that was established for this area. Until recently, we have continued to love living here. Don't let the current political climate and politicians change what has made Carlsbad so special and unique. 7 days ago See below 7 days ago Don't think section 8 in well established Neighborhoods is a good idea. Keep the Subsidized housing close to stores and transit so the 800,000 and up neighborhoods keep their values. 7 days ago Most important to maintain the character of existing neighborhoods and not negatively effect our property values. Higher property values does mean higher property taxes but also greater tax revenue for the city. Not everyone can afford to live where they want and making it easy to for someone to afford living in Carlsbad from a housing standpoint is a disservice to rest of us that had to earn it over several decades of hard work! 7 days ago This is an obvious ploy to change the demographics of Carlsbad so that a more liberal voting base will vote to change the dynamics of Local government. You should be ashamed of yourselves. 7 days ago Incentives for older/disabled/empty nesters to move to smaller, more accessible homes that are more affordable as their financial situation changes. 7 days ago More affordable options for families and older populations. 7 days ago Be ambitious we need more housing in North County! 7 days ago Utilize commercial areas for affordable housing. When you drive around Carlsbad, there are a lot of commercial buildings vacant. Use future "commercial" zoned areas for affordable housing instead. 7 days ago Availability for all families 7 days ago Let the Village & Barrio have short term rentals like the rest of Carlsbad! Is it FAIR to have only these areas mandated to have long term (30+days only) rentals? And ask for opinions about granny flats in this survey? People should have a CHOICE in the city they live in to do short term or long term rentals ALL OVER Carlsbad! 7 days ago haps://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 70/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 208 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Our city is beautiful as is and I don't feel that we need additional housing. It would bring many unnecessary issues such as more traffic, crime, denser communities, and too many people. If there is option not to build more housing, that is what I support. 7 days ago That it is fair to all, 7 days ago Pandemic preparedness for homeless population and allowing social distancing with human decency 7 days ago There should be more programs for younger disabled individuals with limitations who often get left out as they are unable to access programs restricted to seniors even though the younger disabled individuals are also on Medicare. 7 days ago If we are forced to build low income housing while building community consistent housing, stop building at all. It makes no sense to be required to build one for one low income to community consistent housing. That is a senseless notion serving only greedy developers. 7 days ago Open subdivisions to include appartments and low income housing 7 days ago Leave open space. We don't have much left in our city especially at the coast. We all need areas to breathe and soak in the beauty of a natural environment away from dense housing and congestion. 7 days ago No more housing in Carlsbad! Keep it small. Keep our property values up. 7 days ago Maintaining and preserving open space, reducing and preventing more traffic 7 days ago Traffic flow. El camino is packed especially at peak times. Spread out the affordable housing areas to put less stress on our existing roads. Also keep the beach look going and not build the monstrosities 7 days ago Keep open space open. Stop building mass communities like Robertson Ranch. 7 days ago none 7 days ago Utilize empty buildings/spaces throughout the Carlsbad Business Parks, area north of Palomar Airport Road Between IS and El Camino Real. Excellent opportunities for live, work, play. Many building sitting empty even pre-Covid. The Islands restaurant area is an excellent example of how to populate with amenities! Many young career people were commuting from San Diego to this area. 7 days ago 7 days ago Labor costs and cost of permits 7 days ago X 7 days ago It's too crowded already for existing infrastructure. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 71/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 209 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation 1. Paint the bike lanes green, but what ever you do with bike lanes--never, ever do what Encinitas has done, those bike lanes by the Cardiff beach are beyond stupid. 2. Keep the "authentic-artistic" charm of the Barrio small cottages. 7 days ago Thank you for letting us give input! I just hope that green spaces still remain and new homes are not shoddy. 7 days ago I have lived in Carlsbad since 1986 and have seen it completely overbuilt. The quality of life for residents has not been considered. The City seems to just want more taxes by promoting tourism and hotels. We voted in 1986 to have open space and instead multiple housing has been developed. The city should try fighting the state for its mandated affordable housing that has been forced upon us. If people cannot afford to live here they should move to an area they can afford. 7 days ago we need more affordable housing 7 days ago cost to every one 7 days ago Preserve the architectural elements currently in place in established neighborhoods. 7 days ago Adding ADU or JADU to existing properties will cause parking and other problems and should be the last option considered for the City. 7 days ago We've all worked hard to live in Carlsbad. Don't change the character of the City. Don't sell out to Sacramento on poorly planned housing initiatives while state politicians go to live in their luxury communities. 7 days ago The city parks and recreation amenities needs as the housing plan increases. 7 days ago Adding more housing, improving infrastructure to support those homes, and supporting all levels of housing affordability are necessities or else our local economic growth will suffer. 7 days ago Keeping the makeup of areas the same, new must fit in 7 days ago none 7 days ago I am of the mindset that many of our coastal suburb communities are comprised of affluent people and should remain that way. There are more appropriate locations for low income individuals to reside than merging that demographic within an affluent community. 7 days ago Please provide grocery stores and Commercial property close to where homes and apartments being built. There loan open lot just sitting near the senior Portals apartrnents that has not even started construction. 7 days ago Stop ruining the downtown village with vacation rentals. Too much now. 7 days ago Nothing 7 days ago https://publicinput,com/Reporting/ReportPreview/63997embeddedreport.False 72/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 210 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation Keep coastal area (say area with in 1 mile of coast) free of large and tall buildings. Avoid the mistake of Oceanside of allowing huge, building close to their pier. 7 days ago Look to the future needs and wants of our population rather than limiting development to historical norms established in neighborhoods created 100 +/- years ago. The crushing need for affordable housing is new and will not be satisfied by clinging to yesterday's practices, procedures, designs and developments. Give the small property owners a chance to assist in fulfilling the need by eliminating discretionary permit refusals for planner's opinion of what is or is not consistent with neighborhood character. As the character and needs of a neighborhood change so should its housing design and density. 7 days ago Please, help keep density at a lower rate, Carlsbad is starting to look like Orange County, bad news. 7 days ago no new taxes 7 days ago Walkable and billable communities that have great access to outdoor trails and open space. 7 days ago Nia 7 days ago Traffic flow, school capacity, environmental impact 7 days ago traffic: too muchl water: too little! 7 days ago Encourage all involved to build smaller homes perhaps duplex style. 7 days ago STOP pushing local residents out. This is NOT Orange County. We lost our charm. Who are our neighbors? 7 days ago Stop trying to deflate our housing values. 7 days ago Price! There are no new homes in Carlsbad under one million dollars 7 days ago There are strategies to help housing other than the three listed. This is partially a push-poll forcing us to select from often equally bad options. Please provide NA, Decline to state, OTHER and free-form responses to all questions. 7 days ago keep schools and parks as part of development. 7 days ago It needs to be reasonable for everyone to obtain housing. My biggest frustration with these types of plans is there is often a group of the middle class who would love to own a home but because they are "not quite poor enough" but by no means are they wealthy either, they are left out of programs and home ownership. There needs to be a balanced approach to put more people on a level playing field. 7 days ago Instead of creating neighborhoods that only the rich can afford, moderate priced housing would allow the younger generation to buy into the community. 7 days ago https://publicinputoom/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 73/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 211 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Place housing where it will have the least impact on adjacent properties. The last thing we want is for property values of existing homes to decrease. 7 days ago Share the plans with residents 7 days ago 7 days ago Better public transportation. Less congestion. The least possible impact on what's left of the natural environment like the lagoons. 7 days ago We should build in areas that are undeveloped, but with access to transportation 7 days ago Avoid sprawl that eventually leaves little open space. 7 days ago Rent control! Space rent in 55+ communities needs to be addressed (don't own the land parks). 7 days ago The format of this survey is proscribed. In answering the questions above, it assumes that low income housing is a plan we all agree on. In order for me to even be involved with any input on the proposed project, the answers were already manipulated to it's agenda. Also, the following comment should be in this section. Thank you. 7 days ago NA 7 days ago More government rent reduction 96 In rental costs of housing when building 55+ 7 days ago Adding some 50 and over housing that is attractive and single story. 7 days ago N/A 7 days ago Increased housing density requires upgrades to the city's infrastructure, e.g. streets, power grid, storm water and sewer systems, etc. existing home owners should not be responsible for paying for these upgrades- developers must be made to pay for these improvements along with providing additional public Parks/recreation Spaces. 7 days ago Increase in traffic and crime is a major concern of mine. I also am concerned about decreases in open space available to the residents for recreation due to increases in housing/construction. 7 days ago should not adversely affect already developed residential areas. 7 days ago Stop the builiding. There is a traffic problem as it is in Carlsbad. 7 days ago Affordable housing for hard working families, assistance with down payment. 7 days ago Na 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/63997embeddedreport=False 74/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 212 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Already covered 7 days ago Why I live in North Carlsbad, because it still has a small town feel with excellent schools, city programs that support young families. Please consider, providing support to the young middle income families that are raising children and need assistance buying their first home because of the out of reach house prices. We should;d all have access to living in good areas. 7 days ago Greater availability of affordable housing but taking into account environmental impacts. 7 days ago Don't. We pay enough in property tax and overall tax and shouldn't have to subsidize people who lack accountability. 7 days ago There is a huge need for grocery shopping located at corner of College & El Camino. 7 days ago Compliance with the law 7 days ago Low income housing should be spread throughout the city to create a balanced and diverse community 7 days ago do not lower the housing value 7 days ago None 7 days ago Carlsbad is rapidly losing its appeal due to the density of recent projects. Traffic is a major concern along with all the other problems associated with increasing growth such as crime and homelessness. People can only afford so much. The more you build thegreater the infrastructure needs which affects our taxes. It becomes a vicious circle where no one wins. 7 days ago More affordable housing within the village, walkable access 7 days ago I think making the option of building Granny Flats easier and more straightforward would be really helpful. 7 days ago NONE of the "programs and strategies" for the city's future housing needs are a good idea, therefore there is no priority. 7 days ago Building clusters of houses and shops so people can live and shop by walking. Elevators will be included in housing units to accommodate senior citizens. 7 days ago stop building in the village area - traffic is already a problem 7 days ago Concentrate inland 7 days ago Please use intentional sensitivity to the existing character of neighborhoods & communities. Get as much community feedback & input as possible to help harmonize new development with the character of communities & neighborhoods. 7 days ago hrips://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 75/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 213 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Affordability that is in conjunction with the average household income in the community 7 days ago "Granny flats" change single family neighborhoods into multi-family lots, thus changing the character of the neighborhood. They are typically not used for anyones grandparents Which would be a more acceptable model. People who pay a premium to live in a single family neighborhood are disappointed to have the character and density of their neighborhood change without their consent. 7 days ago make provisions for the future without threatening what makes carlsbad great - beaches, open spaces 7 days ago I really think the problem of homelessness is far deeper than the cost of housing. Drugs, alcohol and mental illness are major contributors to the increasing problem. So, I think there needs to be a much better and productive plan for those specific groups. Regarding low income: stop using teacher and fire- persons as the example of low income! I know many of both and they are definitely not low income and are not living like low income! That use is to manipulate the population into being sympathetic to the particular cause of needing lower cost housing. Constructions workers, restaurant workers constitute far more lower income households. My opinion is that developments for low income should be made to help accommodate them. They should only be near public transportation and shopping and near their jobs so as to reduce the added expense of commuting. I do not believe it is helpful to have such developments among properties, away from city centers. I do want to add that when considering low income housing, it is my personal experience that not enough parking is provided for them and their growing families and construction businesses. They find the need to park all over the place which I think is unfortunate for them and the surrounding community. So, please have developers take into account potential construction vehicles the owners may possess and the growing children with cars of their own. It is a problem in my neighborhood in Carlsbad. 7 days ago Always obtain community input and listen to the community that would be impacted. 7 days ago Consider sea level rise impacts to Carlsbad before placing new housing that may be impacted in a short number of years. Infrastructure and sea water inundation need to be assessed in tandem with any major changes to housing. 7 days ago Stop flooding the village with new condominiums, allowing developers to cash in and over-stressing the area. 7 days ago Leave open space alone for the wildlife. They are taking over our neighborhhods. 7 days ago I hope that many options are considered to help lower middle class working families trying to buy their first home, especially if the adults grew up in Carlsbad and want to stay here. 7 days ago no further comment at this time 7 days ago 7 days ago environmental protections a must 7 days ago Stop flooding the village with condominiums! 7 days ago Crime and theft need to be taken into consideration with new housing developments. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 76/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 214 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation We worked hard throughout our lives to be able to live in a place like Carlsbad. While we agree that affordable housing is absolutely necessary, it just doesn't seem right to subsidize someone's rent so they can live near the beach. Assisting someone with a house payment so they can live near the beach isn't right either. San Diego is a big city and there are many other areas where subsidized housing makes more sense. How about east county? 7 days ago need more starter-range houses. Many houses here are 0.5M or more -younger or first time buyers can't get housing, which adds equity, which allows them to move to larger houses later. 7 days ago Impact of low income housing and increase in crime Impact to schools and classroom sizes Impact to services due to increased population without the same tax base 7 days ago Mostly just traffic and subsidized housing. I know so many people who want to rent in Carlsbad and can't afford it 7 days ago At one time, Carlsbad had a plan to limit the population and so limiting or eliminating the need to add housing. I support investigating how Carlsbad could find a way to satisfy state requirements but also limit growth or lobby the state to relax requirements to add housing. 7 days ago traffic 7 days ago Retain the charm and beauty of a small town feel while updating stores and restaurants 7 days ago First consider environment then how to really help financially 7 days ago Nothing Additional 7 days ago Density 7 days ago Please consider that design is important, and high quality design can overcome concerns about density. Please also consider that "high density" is generally "low carbon" - smaller units/less energy usage, fewer ADT, more compact development. Please consider our major transit hubs including the Coaster Station(s) and the Mall. Lastly, more recent state law will require "no net loss" so please consider how the City will exceed the minimum RHNA requirements knowing that many projects will only be able to provide 15- 20% affordable on-site. This may mean negotiating now with affordable housing partners like Community Housing Works or Chelsea to form partnerships on City-owned land which could provide for 100% affordable. 7 days ago 7 days ago none 7 days ago I worked very hard, hardly ever missed a day of work for many years to blessed to live Carlsbad. I don't think it's fair that we subsidize just anybody because they want to live in certain areas. You need to work hard and earn it. Our dad used to tell us "there's no such thing as free lunch, you go out and earn it" 7 days ago Activities for teens, adding exercising equipment to parks 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport=False 771146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 215 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation avoid overcrowding the downtown Carlsbad area. Too much housing development. Consider accepting more retail and restaurants to come in to revitalize downtown. 7 days ago infra structure be done prior to allowing permits to build 7 days ago It is time we start being concerned for our present homeowners. Between the new construction, re-sales, commercial building, finances for are city are more then adequate. MORE is not the answer. We have lost control. Time to slow it down! 7 days ago Capping height on structures. Ample parking. 7 days ago vacaion rentals 7 days ago Considerations addressed here 7 days ago The homeless population is out of control. Although it is not illegal to be homeless, being intoxicated in public, dancing and yelling in the streets and being aggressive and disturbing the citizens and visitors of this city is. Placing them in homes doesn't solve their addiction or mental illness problems. So before the city plans to build more, they should resolve this incredibly pressing and ever growing issue FIRST. 7 days ago Slow down growth 7 days ago Develop existing areas that already have some housing while preserving whats left of the open space in Carlsbad. 7 days ago affordable detached homes, less condos/townhomes 7 days ago Carlsbad is overbuilt already. Stop building more new housing. The roads, schools and infrastructure cannot handle it. Carlsbad is turning into an extension of Orange County. 7 days, ago affordable housing for independent living of our aging population and senior 55+ communities 7 days ago No other thoughts. 7 days ago Creating liveable neighborhoods 7,days ago Carlsbad is unique and people have chosen to live here for that very reason. Carlsbad's beauty and lifestyle need to be preserved! Consider that there are many other places in California (and across the continent) that will bow to the agenda of higher density housing in already established family communities. This is "Our Home"! If "Our Future" is really the priority, the prescribed answers to this questionnaire do not reflect the values of Carlsbad residents. Having lived here for 40 years, there has never been a shortage of teachers or employees at all levels as the video would want you to believe. The harsh reality of the impact with higher density housing is not good! 7 days ago Correct the park deficit at Ponto and create a beautiful visitor center/park/picnic and event area/2story cafe with views/nature center/etc. Some areas have too much density and not enough parks for residents to walk to. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport=False 78/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 216 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation single story homes/ flats 1200-1800 square ft with small grass patios or yards for pets and BBQ's for aging population with dogs 7 days ago STOP BUILDINGifil DO NOT BUILD ANYMORE HOUSESi!!! IT IS ALREADY OVER-CROWED! 7 days ago Stop increasing residences. It's crowded enough. 7 days ago Environmental impact is a large concern. It was difficult for me to rank the programs and strategies that could address the city's future housing needs as I find all three important (affordable housing, homelessness crisis, financial housing assistance). I worry about the townhomes popping up within the Village area. I understand that there needs to be a balance, but it feels the downtown is becoming attainable to only the elite and vacation rental...eliminating the feel of a community. Considerations for better or increased public transit. Keeping in mind integration and equity. Volunteer program or opportunities. 7 days ago We don't want or need homeless in Carlsbad and should not do things to encourage homeless elsewhere to relocate to Carlsbad 7 days ago Keep big multistory buildings out of the Barrio. They do not fit in and detract from the neighborhood, affecting resale value. 7 days ago nada 7 days ago no comment 7 days ago Most people I know in my generation will have to leave Carlsbad due to the lack of affordable housing. I don't want to leave - I would love to stay in the city I was raised in and settle my own family here, but that's just not a realistic option unless you make an extremely high income. So, please consider Carlsbad's future generations - things will have to change in the direction of more accessible and affordable housing. 7 days ago X 7 days ago don't over crowd. The village is now orange county. 7 days ago Carlsbad is a unique community. It is NOT Orange County. Stop building ugly 3 story buildings. They don't belong here. 7 days ago Traffic 7 days ago on premise parking 7 days ago Moving additional housing more inland as down faraday toward melrose. Stop excessive building on EICamino Real Traffic is already terrible there. Enforce existing building regulations stop giving builders just what they want, example misconstruction at ecr and Cannon, much to congestion and multi unit building right on main road looks terrible, remember the goal of open space. Keep Carlsbad the "beach town" environment that is why we moved here . congestion is not the answer. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/63997embeddedreport.False 79/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 217 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation So many people are invisibly homeless. These aren't people who have disabilities or other issues, these are perfectly capable, normal individuals with jobs who need to live out of their car. Almost anywhere else in the country they could afford a one bedroom, but not here. Not in the place they grew up. When this city talks about affordable housing, they are talking the kind of housing someone with a school-teachers salary should be able to afford- if they budget. This isn't affordable housing, it is the bare minimum. We need to make building a life here realistic and sustainable or our neighborhoods will be 'characterized' by the emptiness that comes with the generic shells of corporations pretending to be unique businesses. This place is becoming lifeless. Please do something about this. Almost everyone I went to high school with has either enlisted, or has rich and connected parents. This dichotomy is obvious to anyone who looks. If the infrastructure we develop is a reflection of who we are, Carlsbad is the stereotypical trust-fund kid who can't handle spiders and calls the police on the neighborhood kid's lemonade stand- but hey, at least we're pretty. 7 days ago Affordability is the biggest concern 7 days ago Be smart and don't be bought off by the developers .... no deals made behind the scene. Like the old city council and mayor of cbad. 7 days ago It is important to spread the development evenly throughout the city so that Carlsbad doesn't lose its charm. It seems the areas with highest property values are exempt from redevelopment 7 days ago n/a 7 days ago N/A 7 days ago Stop building. 7 days ago We need to keep the environment front and center with our plan and ensure Carlsbad moves forward with transportation-centric housing plans which reduce single-occupant vehicle use. 7 days ago Keep the city's character near public attractions consistent and pleasant. 7 days ago There already exists a shortage of water and electricity for established residents. These issues should be addressed and CORRECTED before adding any more building, especially on a large scale. 7 days ago 7 days ago Water availability 7 days ago Make the process flexible, to reach as many developers/buyers as possible. Expedite the plan check process and the expenses of that process. If the housing is for modest income people, then I think it is best practices to locate the developments near public transportaion. 7 days ago Please stop upzoning and take schools and infrastructure, and fire danger into new developments. 7 days ago Stop pushing the older residents out. Stop buying up old single houses and replacing them with multi billion dollar condos! 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 801146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 218 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation I want to own a home in Carlsbad, CA. Kind, wealthy people are also good people and maybe they could gift me with a home. We're all God's people. I'm interested in programs or simply the gift of a home. The Bible says we have not because we ask not. I'm asking. 7 days ago Pls don't become a kearny Mesa type community 7 days ago Keep it affordable. Most of the new housing built in downtown Carlsbad is not affordable to the average north county buyer, and especially unaffordable to the younger generation. 7 days ago Complete commercial sites that were approved years ago, like the one promised in Robertson Ranch. 7 days ago NA 7 days ago Protecting the investment of home owners who have made the sacrifices necessary to buy and maintain a home. 7 days ago community involvement with committees and transparent plans 7 days ago One the one hand - thanks to our city government and its employees - tough jobs - but well done. As of August, 2020 Carlsbad should limit future development, period. Too much and too crowded. We should only consider those changes that raise the property values and the desirability of the city. 7 days ago I'm a social worker and my husband is military, we would love to settle here eventually, but the cost of housing is really concerning. It costs well above normal to even rent here. Maybe consider caps on rent prices or incentives to landlords. 7 days ago Must have strong defenses against NIMBYism and other forms of elitism. 7 days ago The diversity in social economic growth. A wide range so programs should not be 1 viewpoint 7 days ago don't build anymore houses!! remember water shortageffill 7 days ago There will nimbys protesting anything built in their neighborhood but we need to find away to reduce homelessness and make housing more affordable for our younger population and young families. 7 days ago https://publicinput.corn/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport=False 81/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 219 of 356 8/28/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation There are already too many homes in Carlsbad. 7 days ago Traffic 7 days ago Both my wife and I are professionals with good jobs, no debt and a decent savings for down payment, but purchasing a home in Carlsbad still isn't reasonable. When new mixed-use units start at more than a million dollars, even further East than the Village, it puts it out of reach for anyone that didn't start with a headstart financially, nor does it feel like an intelligent financial investment. It is more likely that we leave Carlsbad for the opportunity to purchase a home with more manageable monthly expenses than to stay here, and continue living, working and spending our money in the community. 7 days ago Creating trails and open space 7 days ago Housing in Carlsbad is not obtainable for working middle class. Housing is either provided for low income or high income earners only 7 days ago 7 days ago I used to own a Poinsettia property with 3rd garage able to be ADU'd but sold immediately before COVID. I would of converted it to house vulnerable and homeless at cheap rents provided rent was guaranteed by HUD to offset 40k to 60k construction cost And the eviction rules were simplified.., if you repeatedly cause trouble Regardless of race creed religion protection status group whatever it is irrelevant you are out. Because of this (and other factors) I decided to pocket the profit and to sell and leave. This is coming from someone with a disability so upkeep etc was a concern. But having guaranteed backed income for the ADU to house vulnerable was a must for me 7 days ago None 7 days ago It's vital to not relax current requirements just to build more housing, parking is already really bad in many areas, relaxing parking requirements for large developments will destroy neighborhoods and ruin quality of life. There is an abundance of crappy strip mall developments throughout the city. Redeveloping these as mixed use is the most logical solution to bring housing for workers while minimizing rampant overdevelopment throughout the rats of the city 7 days ago Requiring any building to use green or renewable materials 7 days ago Have a plan for traffic. 7 days ago Carlsbad has already been degraded since I moved here 1989, traffic lights, stupid stop signs where they don't belong, Stop already. 7 days ago Limit low income housing from already established neighborhoods. I've seen an increase in crime with all the low income housing that now exists. 7 days ago No tall buildings. Let's not develop beach like Oceanside. 7 days ago Environment, traffic, and most importantly, maintaining the current quality of life for Carlsbad residents. 7 days ago Community garden at each of the parks would be good 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 82/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 220 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation It's getting too crowded in Carlsbad, too much traffic. I want to move. 7 days ago X 7 days ago Please discontinue the financial incentive programs offered to residents of the La Costa Paloma apartment complex at 1953 Dove Lane. The residents there clearly don't appreciate the opportunities they have been provided and are detrimental to this neighborhood. They routinely litter, park illegally, trespass, and require numerous interventions from law enforcement. 7 days ago N/A , 7 days ago Please don't turn Carlsbad into Los Angeles! 7 days ago Lets not build houses with zero lots. We need homes with yards. Southern Preserve was a great development that included affordable housing units and had space. 7 days ago Ensure fully integrated community housing, ensure affordability does not affect the presentation and value of our community, ensure traffic flow patterns not impeded by additional population to the area, and ensure community environment is not adversely impacted by the increase our population to affected areas. 7 days ago Carlsbad needs more affordable housing for the middle class. 7 days ago Parking. Each unit should have 2.5 spaces. 7 days ago Traffic 7 days ago consider using the western end of the shoppes at Carlsbad for a lower income village, so much land that is not being utilized that has a bus depot and is close to transit options in the village. 7 days ago I think it's a mistake to continue to overdevelop. just because space is zoned a certain way does not mean it has to fit the maximum number of units or people on it. Stop the developers and stop the over- development. Thank you!! 7 days ago Allow existing single family houses to become two family units. 7 days ago Housing for single people 7 days,ago Please be prudent, lets not build on open space that is available to us now for recreational purposes. 7 days ago Don't even think about granny flats if you want neighbors to get along with each other 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport=False 83/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 221 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation lam very concerned and fairly sad about how development is going in Carlsbad now. What happened to the master growth plan that called for a maximum total population for the city? 4000 more units sound like 12,000 more people in our city. Obviously not every one who desires to live here can. Basic supply and demand. We are already well on our way to ruining everything that made Carlsbad great, if we continue to just build build build, Carlsbad will no longer have the same feel that it once did. Look at what Oceanside is doing with their downtown. It is disgusting. 7 days ago Mixed use projects like Shea's Bressi Ranch sure are excellent ideas. Some people may complain about density but it's something Carlsbad needs more of. 7 days ago Save the village from high rises and work/ live atrocities. Maintain its charm for tourists and citizens alike. Build out in areas such as near palomar airport and south Carlsbad. 7 days ago Do not build more in the city, traffic is already a huge problem 7 days ago Other recreational facilities such as archery, grey water recycling, underground parking and easy composting for condos 7 days ago more efficient traffic flow 7 days ago The cost of living here is way too high ,too many people come live here from the east cist and it drives up our rent .There should be some type of rent tax for those people that only come live here for a year and leave. So it'll help keep rent prices down for us that actually live here all the time. 7 days ago More grocery stores near by 7 days ago Don't make Carlsbad overcrowded. Do not change the demographics of Carlsbad. 7 days ago New housing plans should also include augmented infrastructure and roadways to accommodate the increase in usage. New plans should try to maintain the Carlsbad "esthetic". 7 days ago n/a 7 days ago Continue community input as fine tuning happens. 7 days ago NO MORE PUDS!!! GET THE HOMELESS OUT OF HERE - ITS YOUR JOB TO PROTECT OUR FAMILIES. 7 days ago Nothing 7 days ago Personally, I am trying to buy a house on a one-income budget. I would like to see some affordable option for people like myself, who make a good living, but still struggle to afford buying something in this higher priced area. I love Carlsbad and would like to buy here. I am looking to invest in something new and turn-key but everything sits over my budget in this area. 7 days ago Senior/ disabled non assisted living needs to be priced with fixed incomes in mind. I worked here and lived here for many years. Now on disability, I cannot afford it. 7 days ago Maintain open spaces; respect population and density limits 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/63997embeddedreport=False 84/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 222 of 356 8/2612020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Utilizing the land near Melrose to develop the low-income housing. 7 days ago consider the impact to infrastructure that occurs when adding thousands of residents to the area, require developers to pay for road widening, additional school programs, etc 7 days ago low income housing should be apartment buildings in areas that are underdeveloped. 7 days ago NA 7 days ago Thank you for your time in reviewing the surveys. 7 days ago How does the plan impact traffic conditions, public school infrastructure and funding, quality of life in Carlsbad, impact on property value near the proposed sights, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged impact on education, availability to sports programs/business Aside note why is city giving discounts to the city SC when they annexed a San Marcos and a Temecula soccer clubs), costly mistakes like shuttle bus service to high paying companies and finally funding for police, fire, and other required government services. 7 days ago Please leave open spaces in Carlsbad, with lots of trees. This is one of the special things about Carlsbad; please don't change that. 7 days ago It is hard the envision affordable housing when I see three 3-story condominums being built on Cherry that a) are not consistent with the vibe of the community and b) that are selling for $4.3 million dollars. Both of these traits are not what we want or need. 7 days ago Natural habitats especially off el Camino. We have so many issues with coyotes being displaced. Like the college extension does not make sense. The only reason you would put that road through is not to ease traffic. You will create more. No one builds a road without development. We need to leave that area alone and let them have that land and re-develop Areas we can fit more. 7 days ago keep Coast low intensity and saved for recreational uses. Fix city's jobs/housing imbalance by reducing and converting 'jobs' land use to 'housing' land use on fringes of airport industrial area. Create mixed-use villages in those fringe areas. Fixing the City's jobs/housing imbalance will also help fix our peak hours traffic from employees community in/out of Carlsbad each day. 7 days ago New housing should always blend with the neighborhood, and too many in on area can mean overcrowding of schools. Many parts of Carlsbad are getting too crowded. Maybe financial incentives should be given to empty nesters in large homes to move into smaller properties thus releasing more family homes onto the market? 7 days ago We must build additional fire stations and police departments. More housing = more people = longer first responder wait times if we do not have adequate man power. 7 days ago Consider that property tax policy of legacy assessment stagnates housing. Homelessness, affordable housing and the state housing element are more different than common. To conflate them in this survey defeats an meaning. The city has land it can develop. If the city wants low/moderate income housing, it should secure financing and initiate it. 7 days ago More connected bike trails and walking paths. Reforestation/forestation plans. Homelessness should be dealt with, but does not need to have "beach front access"; id like more resources allocated to dealiing with homelessness, but we should not be facilitating 5 star living. Making biking on the street safer (maybe have those flexible/bendable cones to further differentiate bike lanes from street. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 85/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 223 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Please consider the environment in mind 7 days ago Mass transit access 7 days ago Keep Jefferson school safe with apartments for Vets, not drug users 7 days ago Material here so I can continue with my survey. 7 days ago New housing in Carlsbad shouldn't affect the environment. We live in a planned development in Aviara. As Carlsbad is growing and soon there will be a resort completed near the beach, more tourists will be coming. We should try to preserve the open space between the resort and downtown Carlsbad. There's still a lot to do in the entire area around downtown Carlsbad and I like the improvements made with restaurants. I think housing around this area is important for people who like to live within walking distance of shops, farmer's market, cafe's etc. I also think that housing programs for the homeless is important because we do not want a tent city and I think affordable housing solves a lot of the problems with our homeless. 7 days ago City limitation on unrelated parties living in same home should be eliminated 7 days ago Create dense affordable housing East of the 5 7 days ago Creating a walkable and bike friendly community with shops nearby. That way higher density will not result in higher traffic 7 days ago The most important aspect to me on building new housing is an environmentally conscious, "Green," approach. This also applies to not developing too much as the appeal of Carlsbad is that there is a lot of space, natural areas that are undeveloped and it would be a tragedy to lose that. Anything that could prevent urban sprawl resulting in the loss of untouched areas would be the priority if I were designing a plan. 7 days ago Keep a lot of open space. 7 days ago P.? 7 days ago 7 days ago Pause all development need more water and area is over built more smog too many people cars traffic crime too dense area 7 days ago Prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable, consult with intersectional feminist organizations 7 days ago Confirm that low income housing is priority one and follow-thru with it. Our daughter is on federal and state disability and does not even quality for today's "low income" status. Additionally, history shows that when the builders push through projects with "low income units, when all is done, the number of "low income units" is very limited in comparison to the total units built. It is my feeling ,and others that I have talked to, that builders seem to twist operations around until they get what they want and not necessarily what is good for the people. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 861146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 224 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation Don't skimp on requirements for parks and parking and other quality of life amenities. Don't destroy existing neighborhood character. 7 days ago Helping with permit cost and financing would really help others to consider a second dwelling unit 7 days ago NA 7 days ago Preserve existing neighborhood character. Don't skimp on parking, parks, and other neighborhood amenities. 7 days ago Our family is not happy with the height of many new dwellings, the large 29 condos. You should have a lower height limit, as we all want sunshine and sea breeze to continue to come through towards our homes. When built like ( very ugly) large blocks, with no space in between condos, you loose this extremely important aspect, reason for living at the beach! They do not fit in with our beach village community! 7 days ago save the open in carlsbad. 7 days ago make it more affordable to buy. 7 days ago Keep open spaces and least environmental impact is important for Carlsbad. It's what separates our city from others. No building by the beach (for example- i don't like the hotel being built right next to Ponto beach, but maybe that's Leucadia/Encinitas area). We need to help homeless more. Not exactly sure best strategy currently. We need more low income housing. Old buildings and old parking lots should be used first for land imo. Obviously Carlsbad is expensive but something to help with crazy rent prices. More granny flats being available around the city for certain houses will only help a little. 7 days ago keep plenty of open space for parks and general open space, not every square foot of a city should be developed, it's not always about the money. 7 days ago lam about 10 years away from retirement and would LOVE to stay in Carlsbad after retirement, but it's just too expensive. My adult children live elsewhere because they can't afford to live here. We've been Carlsbad residents for 20 years and it's heartbreaking to think that we'll have to leave here when we retire so that we can afford to have a roof over our heads. Priority in affordable housing should be given to those who've lived the longest or worked the longest in Carlsbad instead of bringing in people from other cities. 7 days ago Traffic 7 days ago Housing should prioritize stablizing American citizens over Non-citizens. It would be ideal to live in the community where I work. I am currently renting in Oceanside and work in Carlsbad. I would benefit from an affordable home loan or home purchase grant subsidized by the City of Carlsbad in exchange for working in an occupation that services community health and wellness. Such an opportunity would change the trajectory of many lives for the better of the Carlsbad community and beyond. 7 days ago Stop Building 7 days ago Make sure there is good over site so the money spent isn't wasted. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport.False 87/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 225 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation n/a 7 days ago accessibility 7 days ago There are a lot of 2 bedroom homes in the area that are reasonably priced for out here ($600K)- but I would like to see an increase to 3 bedrooms (even if small) because it makes it difficult to find a reasonably priced home that could fit a family of 4. As someone who wants to have a family here, it wouldn't make sense to buy a 2 bedroom home. 7 days ago Affordable housing with low environmental impact. 7 days ago Stop putting homeless facilities in family neighborhoods! Projects like Windsor Pointe will place junkies and pedophiles near families and kids. This is not an exaggeration & this makes no sense at all. 7 days ago Don't add more houses. The traffic here is already bad. No new housesil!! 7 days ago Improved public transportation 7 days ago Converting large parking lots and retail spaces such as the Carlsbad mall (Sears/JC Penny) into residential and mixed use spaces. Bringing smaller shopping centers closer to residential developments. I would like to see the commercial space in robertson ranch developed with a boutique grocery store and other amenities useful for residents who work from home. Keeping the small town charm of downtown Carlsbad by using a planned aesthetic/design, but adding height to existing buildings for more mixed- income residential units (both high-end and low-income housing). 7 days ago Middle income earners need attention too! 7 days ago Keep green undeveloped areas 7 days ago Allow for building of single family homes without HOAs. It's difficult to find housing that is not a condo or townhouse and existing single family homes are too expensive. We are a family of four looking for a single family home or a lot to build a house and cannot afford a million dollar house. 7 days ago No low income/affordable housing. The people in the middle wind up paying for it. If you cant afford to live here,live somewhere else. 7 days ago How were the housing numbers of 2100 and 3900 established? Please answer in detail to dale.bartley@gmail.com. 7 days ago What is the plan for the Macy's mall, seems needs to be totally converted to another type of use. Hopefully not an Amazon warehouse. 7 days ago Housing with decent sized backyards for families, animals, even in the lower/mid income range. Don't jam people in so close together without having open spaces. "Tot lots" are not useful to anyone. Better to have a decent size green space or field so people can run around and/or a fenced off area for off leash dogs. People can't just exist in cement boxes without WALKABLE access to an open outdoor space. It's not healthy. 7 days ago We are already too crowded! 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreporteFalse 88/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 226 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation I see no reason when a development is built prices should be higher to subsidize people who can't afford the unsubsidized costs. Translation—People who could meet the normal selling price may be priced out of the market so that lower income people can get in, 7 days ago None 7 days ago In any senior community, gated parking should be given major importance to provide more safety for the residents. Additionally, any senior community must have air conditioning in each apartment for people who have serious health concerns. 7 days ago Please consider climate change and sea level rise when planning for future housing. It doesn't make long- term financial sense to build more densely within flood plains. 7 days ago Coastal zone residence prohibits me from considering adding a granny flat on my property. I am sure there are many people like me. 7 days ago please slow down the building!!! 7 days ago Please don't build at all in Carlsbad. We are known as track housing city. Please let the residents here breathe a little. You are suffocating us with the number of people you keep trying to attract. Horrible traffic. Not enough water. Pollution. Keep open spaces as promised. Is it always about the almighty dollar? Please stop. Keep us the city people want to visit or move to because of its beauty not track housing. Nothing wrong with housing values that finally go up for a change. We are tired of the congestion and so very little open land here. Thinking of moving out of state to open areas, like many others here. Look around. Track after track. 7 days ago Open Space - additional parks for any type of new housing. ADU's are a great option make the permitting FREE for all residents for a long time to come. Low interest loans for ADUs. Please review other small towns growth plans. Keep Carlsbad Quaint! 7 days ago Keep the quality in the affordable house building with spaces and parks for children. Avoid multi family and garage renting behavior. Carlsbad is doing a great job in continuing attracting vacationers and provide a feeling safety to walk about at any time of the day or week. Please do not ruin this atmosphere by attracting multi- generation families ( in order to pay for the rent or mortgage) in to low cost cheap built houses. Maintain the standards that are making Carlsbad the city it is now. Thank you 7 days ago we are told to cut back on water and save but you add 100's or 1,000's of new homes...what about enough water!?? I get very frustrated that we have to conserve and you keep building. My husband and I only shower once a week to help cut down. We rent 2 rooms out in our home so we are doing our part. 7 days ago New developments must be smart 7 days ago Building homes on top of each other is unattractive to buyers. Please don't use any beautiful open spaces for another huge development of crowded homes...part of Carlsbad's charm is its open spaces. 7 days ago Public transport and infrastructure for bikes/electric bikes 7 days ago I feel there is a need for more retirement communities that would be affordable. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport=False 89/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 227 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Carlsbad is a beautiful place &we will need to have a very strict background check on anyone that could get advantage of this program Low income is one things but some have cash money coming from unlawful sources Criminal background is a must 7 days ago Maintain consistent designs so new properties somewhat match existing homes. 7 days ago Allow more/easier commercial and residential development in The Village with less concern of keeping its quaintness and charm. Allow development of the barrio. 7 days ago Not building at all. 7 days ago n/a 7 days ago Carlsbad needs to crack down on un permitted vacation rentals like Air Bnb. Short term rentals limit housing that could be available for residents right now. Additionally large corporations should be barred from purchasing single family homes or massively buying up townhomes and condos. 7 days ago Drag and drop would not work. Not an accurate survey. They are ruining the character of The Village with the developments. I prefer not even going there anymore. It is losing its charmIIIII 7 days ago Plenty of large properties to add granny flats to... also plenty of waster commercial properties could be used. Lets try and save the open spaces. Its expensive to live in Carlsbad.... I worked / saved my entire life to do so. No handouts.., there are cheaper areas near us to live..., expensive beach towns are something that you have to work hard for. 7 days ago let us vote on where 7 days ago Build affordable housing in inland areas. Closer to beach is overcrowded already. 7 days ago Cities that rely on high density housing, such as condominium and apartment projects without long term maintenance and upkeep requirements create a potential longer term problem of "slum" dwellings that can attract crime and lower property values of surrounding properties. Trying to cram buildings into accessibility to commuter denigrates existing neighborhoods and have limited value when there is a lack of infrastructure that allow for riders to take secondary public transit to workplace. Likewise, the idea of cramming dense housing along commuter rail stations, limits the likely use of transportation by the larger population of the community, which means that the use of commuter rail cannot serve as a vehicle to adequately reduce freeway and auto traffic. Likewise building specialized HOV lanes or "fee for service" lanes tend to further handicap lower income individual's ability and cost for transportation, reducing the likelihood of their use of mass transportation that lacks infrastructure. SANDAG's new plan is a disaster in that it ignores community-wide infrastructure. Cities, like Logan Utah, and others, that create free "bus" transportation throughout the city understand that creating cost effective transportation has a profound impact on a community's lower income population to live and work in a city. 7 days ago Build more single story family homes with granny flats 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport.False 901146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 228 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Consider the class just above the affordable housing line, and fit in housing for us. We don't qualify for affordable housing because we make "too much", but we also can't afford to buy a home here. My family earns over $100,000 a year and can not afford to purchase a home in the city we love. We don't come from families with generations of savings or wealth to spread down to us so we save every penny, about $1,300 a month for a down payment. At this rate to get a down payment that will allow us to be approved for a home will take almost 6 years, even with a VA loan, assuming no emergencies between now and them Carlsbad has outpriced our family even though we all work, are educated, and have been saving for years. 7 days ago Solving this problem should be coordinated by the county with all towns within the county. It seems that there a hodgepodge approach to this problem. 7 days ago I would like to see new 55+ developments for independent seniors, With rental units available and priced so that those of us on a fixed income can afford to live there. It would be nice to have amenities such as pool workout room etc. 7 days ago We need to be smart about the motivation of people choosing to live in the "affordable housing" so that they don't turn into crime-ridden projects. The points about placing homeless people into permanent housing sounds great to the layperson, however, I work in another city that deals with this and there are many issues associated with homelessness than just the lack of a residence. These issues including drug use, mental illness, and health issues. We need to be able to provide assistance, but not to the detriment of children and families in the area. 7 days ago Traffic is one of biggest concern. Traffic lights, streets, additional parking, increase public transport 7 days ago Your plan of 2100 out of 3900 low,low income seems to great a percent Low Income. Keep the 2100 but raise normal income to total of 4900 hoUses. Surely Carlsbad can absorb another 1000 housing units (and more) by 2029. 7 days ago Keeping the Village ambiance. 7 days ago It takes too long for developments to come on line which means that the City itself should be financing housing rather than expecting others to advance it by proposals or as a requirement for approval, there are sites available for small scale development that should be sought out and acquired and zoned to meet some of the need more rapidly. 7 days ago none 7 days ago Brick and Mortar stores including malls and big box retailers are going out of business in the current economy. This is likely to accelerate. A new use for these locations will need to be determined otherwise they will turn into blight. These locations already have the infrastructure in place. These locations should strongly be considered for future housing. It would be a mistake to pave over existing open space or further increase density in existing neighborhoods when the land currently occupied by these big box retailers, malls, and other brick and mortar establishments are going to leave this space empty and susceptible to blight. 7 days ago Enough with the density. It is destroying our community. 7 days ago na 7 days ago How about playgrounds instead of houses. 7 days ago https://publicinput,com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 911146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 229 of 356 8r26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation No multiple families in small dwellings 7 days ago Must keep values high. Higher the home values = less crime 7 days ago The paths to ownership for people in my situation are neither plentiful nor wide. It is incredibly discouraging to feel pushed out of every opportunity. 7 days ago We've developed enough already. Preserve our remaining open space. 7 days ago Single mothers and homeless 7 days ago Making affordable housing accessible without stigma. Helping families of all kinds (including one income households) maintain a reasonable debt to income ratio with realistic proportions for housing costs. 7 days ago Using the city owned land near the old mall where sears was located for a garden community of low cost rental homes. It is a transit center and close to stores and community services and schools. 7 days ago Don't lose our beautiful trails, parks, and open spaces. 7 days ago not a fan of the city building more homes, the traffic is already bad enough 7 days ago Lower rents 7 days ago Safety and long term planning plus long term home values of where you are pal. Omg in building 7 days ago One of the reasons my family has stayed in Carlsbad is because the city is well planned and has a "spacious" feeling. I trust the city to continue with its vision of Carlsbad's development. That being said, I think there is plenty of room for affordable housing, especially near 1-5 where there are commercial zones nearby. This would make commuting to work less painful and make use of the (presumably) lower value land. 7 days ago Housing should be built with the least amount of notice by the community. Meaning new housing units blend in without a second thought. Please do not build over more natural land and turn Carlsbad into an overly developed, densely populated city such as those found all over downtown San Diego and Los Angeles. It is preferred to update the housing developments in areas already sanctioned for that. 7 days ago Avoid high density projects. The city heighborhoods should be evenly distributed 7 days ago Why are we doing this? 7 days ago Please reconsider allowing developers to buy up all the quaint and lovely single family homes (and lots) outside the Village (Garfield St, the Barrio, etc.), destroy them, and build hideously dense condos that force out blue collar and working class neighbors. Carlsbad is becoming Orange County, and while I am moving out of the area later this year (in part because of the disgusting lack of regulations around these condos seemingly tailored only to the rich and nonstop construction of hotels), I hope that some of the character that I used to love about Carlsbad can be preserved for my non-millionaire neighbors that I will leave behind. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/63992embeddedreport=False 021146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 230 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Current "affordable housing" is often a new townhome complex where units sell for $500k. I don't consider that affordable housing. People of low income should be able to have access to permanent affordable housing. Either through rent control, or support to buy a residence and have a mortgage that is realistic for a single parent working full time at minimum wage. 7 days ago affordability, access 7 days ago Help for first time homeowners is critical. My husband and I make $150.000 a year and are having difficulty finding a home we can afford and we are afraid if we wait too long we will be priced out of the rental market. 7 days ago Carlsbad needs more SINGLE STORY homesIIIIIIII 7 days ago Access to transportation links, and basic services should factor heavily in where new housing units are located. Units need to also be equipped to reduce carbon emissions by new residents and be certified "green" to create new oxygen producing opportunities ie parks, green belts, etc. 7 days ago Please leave the Hedionda agua lagoon alone. Thank you. 7 days ago overcrowded schools 7 days ago Handouts are not the solution to homelesssness. Social programs that lead individuals to becoming productive, law abiding and tax paying members of the community are appropriate. We're seeing what weak politicians around California and other areas of the country are allowing to occur that ultimately destroy the community. 7 days ago Please stop ruining the beautiful character of Carlsbad and the Village vibe by building high rise apartment buildings that crowd out the reason Carlsbad residents love our city! 7 days ago Low income housing should be discouraged or at least be limited, as it will drive the overall our neighborhood real estate prices down. Most homes in northern San Diego are expensive by nature and according to market demands/availability and most homeowners already are burdened with heavy mortgages. Their homes are their biggest asset. Honestly if you cannot afford to live in San Diego, then subsidized housing is not the solution to the problem. 7 days ago While "granny flats" seem to be in vogue for addressing cities' housing problems, they are poor substitutes for more traditional housing units. Access is more difficult, they tend not to be as well- thought-out or -designed, the density is minimal, and they provide no additional opportunity for home ownership. 7 days ago New Upscale Single level homes for Over 60 With amenities. Around 2200 square feet. Price $900,000 to 1,300,000 7 days ago Ways to allow for tiny home communities to exist in the Carlsbad. A slightly different model than mobile home parks and not as restrictive as subdivisions. 7 days ago No more housing 7 days ago I would like to see low income housing NOT be dense. I don't like to see housing built over businesses. That is not the culture of Carlsbad. Crowded living situations will make the area feel like downtown LA or San Diego, and it makes me sad to think of our City becoming like that. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreporteFalse 83/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 231 of 356 6126/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Don't destroy the charm of the village and keep open land. Please please please don't keep overdeveloping!! 7 days ago Traffic 7 days ago Continue minimum height; restrict the number of new hotels 7 days ago Keep the charm of Carlsbad first and foremost. This is a great community and I wouldn't want that to change with large apartment buildings etc. 7 days ago Do not build everywhere, leave some nature, greenery, and parks. We do not want to look eta sea of homes and traffic. 7 days ago I have looked at your content about ADU and find that the sq. footage offered is too small for comfort, that should be increased, also you should make it easier to know what areas of the city have housing where and ADU can be permitted. There is too much cross referencing and I just run out of steam before I can get to answers. 7 days ago Please consider the mental health of families when building by placing adequate green space between housing and busy roads and providing breathing room/green space among the housing units. 7 days ago 1) Height restrictions on commercial and residential construction to maintain quality of life for existing residents, to keep the small village atmosphere. 2) Parking in the village and surrounding neighborhood area need to be addressed as spaces are already limited. 3) NO granny flats permitted in single dwelling lots/neighborhoods where additional parking and noise would be an issue. Leave it for multi family zoning as it is intended. 7 days ago Keep the village and barrio protected from BIG developers. Keep Olde Carlsbad's character 7 days ago Do what's best for Carlsbad even if their is political pushback 7 days ago no building over 2 stories 7 days ago diversity in both the architecture and the people of new builds 7 days ago Our elementary schools are overpopulated, adding almost 4000 new homes with half being low income means we need new/expanded schools. Crowding more kids into existing school won't work. For example the new homes off of Poinsettia, where are all those kids going to school? 7 days agc Multiple choice questions are not as clear as discussions with existing community members. Perhaps Zoom meetings to encourage real-time feedback would be effective. 7 days ago Keeping a small town attitude even while growing. Not stretching up to three stories in Village area. 7 days ago More affordable housing for locals who grew up there. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 94/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 232 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Splitting lots that have 15000+ buildable square feet but don't meet the 80' frontage requirement. I own one property with 20000+ sq ft flat but only 78' frontage and another with 30000+ Sq ft on 60' frontage. Can't build additional units on either 7 days ago Tell the State where to go. Carlsbad doesn't need 50+% of new housing to be lower income housing. 7 days ago Renovate areas that are older or no longer being used before building in new areas 7 days ago Any new housing plans need to include new elementary schools and middle schools since most are already overcapacity. 7 days ago Stop development in the Village. 7 days ago We are interested in eliminating set back requirements and permit for granny flats. That would make making a granny flat attainable and allow us to contribute to the housing need. 7 days ago Stop housing expansion And allowing more homes built. It's crowded enough as it is 7 days ago Right now there are two income married couples who Could buy a home but are unable to because of the high down payments required .There are people with good incomes who can't even afford rent because the required first and last and deposit is too high. You have uber wealthy people from out of country and state continually driving up the price on housing here .They outbid someone who might be able to buy at the list or a little above the home pricing .Then those out of country or out of state buyer Turn the property into A Air band b .it's happening too often here in Carlsbad and other seaside cities Get rid of prop 13 Or disallow someone with multiple properties to be eligible for Prop 13 and disallow prop 13 for businesses . 7 days ago Not overbuilding condos and motels that are starting to block out the sun, also creating traffic problems. 7 days ago Affordable housing, Public transportation, pedestrian only downtown areas, live-work-park/beach close 7 days ago limit house units and have rent control 7 days ago There is vacant land that should be used, and underutilized commercial or industrial land. We do NOT need more density in existing areas. Keep Carlsbad a desirable place to live! 7 days ago Keep open space - this is the charm and beauty of Carlsbad. Limit height of buildings to what exists today, especially in the Village areas. Also institute an exterior design plan that creates a cohesive look to buildings and less mish mash. This would apply to commercial or multi unit buildings - think how good Santa Barbara looks - come up with a unique plan for Carlsbad. 7 days ago We have so much beautiful open space in Carlsbad. Development has been slowly encroaching on that. We need to try to preserve as much as we can or it will be lost forever. 7 days ago Why can't housing be near the industrial parks and improve bus stops to make them more attractive for public use. Also dedicated bike alleys to promote cycling. 7 days ago I'd prefer you consider how this will impact the amount of traffic and cars in carlsbad. Many neighborhoods already have too much car congestion. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/63997embeddedreport.False 95/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 233 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Use empty retail and commercial space Eg Shoppes of Carlsbad for low income housing - could be turned into live/play/shop. Also before permitting more commercial and retail space, existing vacant buildings should be filled - would help preserve green spaces 7 days ago Not every area needs an abundance of subsidized housing. Areas that are underdeveloped, cities that are underdeveloped can add as part of new master planned communities at a lesser impact to the community. 7 days ago Maintain Carlsbad's unique character. 7 days ago do not overbuild 7 days ago Less auto-centric policies like two car garages, over parked commercial buildings in town that don't encourage walking. More need for traffic calming and helping get people out of cars in Carlsbad. The pandemic has shown that walking, biking and alternate modes of travel are healthier and free up more land for housing. Encourage mixed use housing growth in areas near the shopping mall, grocery store centric shopping center parking lots. The rise of VRBO's and Airbnb needs to be tightly managed to make sure that the new housing stock isn't turned into short term "pricey" rentals. Built near transit, bike lanes and near underutilized commercial. 7 days ago More housing production will solve the cost disparity. Over the last 30 years building activity has slowed while the region (especially Carlsbad) has continued to create jobs. Housing is where jobs go to sleep at night. 7 days ago We would recommend keeping Carlsbad mainly single family homes. 7 days ago Develop a southwestern Carlsbad park in the Ponto area. 7 days agc, Don't destroy open fields of Carlsbad. Keep open land preserved. 7 days ago Rent a mobile home in an inexpensive area. Sorry, but don't live in Carlsbad. 7 days ago Follow "solutions for change" housing plan. Only provide housing to folks that are clean and sober and programs that helps them rehabilitate their lives to ensure they can successfully transition to owning a house and keep it 7 days ago Traffic 7 days ago Impact on schools and traffic. 7 days ago Don't do it. 7 days ago Deed restricted "affordable housing" (publicly subsidized) is expensive to build. You need to give the market rate builders incentives to make it worthwhile to provide this type of housing. Currently the City's mandatory build add 18% to the cost of a new home. The current City program forces new buyers and renters to subsidize their low income neighbors. This isn't fair. Any subsidy should be paid by all Carlsbad residents and not new buyers & renters. 7 days ago https://publicinputcom/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 96/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 234 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation No slums. Gear low income housing for seniors and starter homes for young families. 7 days ago Its very expensive to live here. 7 days ago Don't put criminals or drug offenders abusers near neighborhoods or schools! 7 days ago I have grown up in San Diego but I am currently being pushed out due to incredibly high cost of living. I am hoping to be able to utilize this program to keep my family in San Diego close to my family. 7 days ago According to my communication with Carlsbad police, existing low income housing is where most of their calls/issues arise. Therefore location and size of developments are important ... more smaller ones, than less larger ones ... higher visibility areas as opposed to quiet existing areas... how about putting new development in path of ingress/egress of police department? hahal 7 days ago Affordable units in Carlsbad Village. We've lived here for 4+ years, and can't afford to buy on a middle class salary. Everything is >$500k, which makes purchasing out of my reach as an educator who makes -$80k. That is a decent salary which affords me a comfortable life, but purchasing seems like an impossibility for me and my young family. 7 days ago Keep open areas ( parks ). More parking for access to beaches lagoons and rivers. 7 days ago would like to see more assistance for first time home buyers. 7 days ago When building affordable housing particularly apartments and the like, DO NOT build large complexes in one area. Build smaller groups of multifamily buildings spread out. This is requested because large groupings have other challenges for the future which would reduce property values, negatively affect our environment, for increased crime, spread of disease considerations and overall look and ambiance of our city. 7 days ago Carlsbad is a beautiful city located in an area that is world-class. We need to ensure we keep that level of beauty while thoughtfully incorporating some lower income dwelling units. When you decide to live in an area, you study its surroundings along with the individual residence, therefore, the surrounding area continues to be of high importance. Any attempt to lower that in a distasteful or forced manner would significantly reduce the incredible job the city planners have historically accomplished. Please continue to keep an eye on the beauty of Carlsbad -- thank you. 7 days ago Keeping traffic down should be an extremely important priority as there are already heavy traffic areas. 7 days ago Open space and parks alongside housing 7 days ago Fix the horrible traffic FLOW and CONTOL on Palomar and EL Camino 7 days ago Don't rezone open spaces for developers. 7 days ago No need to develop affordable units for people with very low to moderate incomes. Prices should be market based, very low to moderate incomes people should live far inland. By providing affordable units for people with very low to moderate incomes, you are encouraging people to be lazy and not work hard at all. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPrevIew/63992embeddedreport--False 971146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 235 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation W new construction, include solar, chargers, and other energy saving options. 7 days ago Access for senior citizens 7 days ago Housing for the middle market!!! Incentives for developers to build housing costing below 450,000 7 days ago Dont compromise the industrial areas by converting industrial lots to residential use - 7 days ago It's more practical for the users to create low income housing near goods, services, transportation. This may be that the housing is not evenly spread across the city but if people can Conveniently get to work there is more likelihood that they will be able to get out of homelessness. 7 days ago Let housing market and demand determine home building not California's socialist politicians, including their locally elected minions. Keep the homeless off of our streets and enforce our laws! 7 days ago Make it possible for people that have been long term residents able to financially buy a home and stay in Carlsbad. The only opportunity currently is to move east, i.e. Vista, San Marcos, etc. 7.days ago finish sidewalks and bike paths thru-out Carlsbad 7 days ago Consider including public areas such as parks or trails were people can get out and exercise. Parking, not just on the street. Consider strain on existing traffic flow and patterns, maybe improve that ahead of time. 7 days ago affordable housing should not be located near beach area- should be more inland, east of El Camino Real. 7 days ago More opportunities for low income families to BUY. The program you have now is insane and impossible for normal low income families with no help to come up with 60,000+ as a down payment ontop of HOA fees that are over $350. It's ridiculous 7 days ago Smart growth and mixing commercial zoning into residential 7 days ago Priority to current residents and those who work in Carlsbad or next to Carlsbad. 7 days ago Make it accessible to long time residents so they don't have to move away. 7 days ago Emphasize that the housing plan is important for current and future generations. Our children want to live here too and they should be able to afford some form of housing in Carlsbad. Too much of the existing inventory is single family - a very expensive option. 7 days ago Some vacant infill sites should be considered for some additional density. It can be done in a way that provides new housing units, increases affordability, be compatible with surrounding neighborhoods, and reduce the overall environmental impacts. City should adopt new zoning code and development code safeguards to reduce and limit the NIMBY-ism. The "resistance at all costs" NIBMY-ism only make housing more unaffordable and unnecessarily waste City resources mediating the situation. Less wasted City resources could result in lower fees, which would make housing more affordable. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport-eFalse 98/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 236 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation we have enough houses given the traffic and overcrowding anex southern O'side and put them there 7 days ago Offering home ownership to lower income families. 7 days ago Transportation infrastructure planning and execution! It is vital. 7 days ago Cutting Traffic through the village Making the housing you approve blend In the village. The current approvals have Not made the village look like a village. 7 days ago I have grown up in Carlsbad, work in the school district, and my children attend the district. More than anything I want a community that protects the environment, provides outdoor space for my children and families to enjoy nature, and encourage community. We love walking through the trees in Hosp Grove, and would be so broken hearted to see it torn down or developed. It's my fear that the area will be developed since it is close to the freeway. We love the lagoons and have utilized the walking trails around the lagoon since COVID. I feel more communities are going to want more trails and open spaces to prevent congregating in dense areas like downtown Carlsbad, the beach, etc. 7 days ago NOT adding more housing. 7 days ago Listen to the residents not developers 7 days ago The questions above are difficult to prioritize because they impact each other. The best solution is probably a blend of priorities. For example, I am not interested in a granny flat because I live in a community with small lots and limited parking. But I could see how granny flats would be a great addition in other communities. 7 days ago I don't oppose granny flats but I do oppose inserting low income housing into higher income communities. 7 days ago Please limit new building. Don't turn ua into a border-to border development and traffic like Encinitas. We're already known for a traffic jam on 1-5, La Costa Ave to 78....AND potential widening of 1-5 pis do NOT destroy Holiday Park. It's used and loved by many citizens, particularly the Barrio 7 days ago Also I would imagine this plan is continuing but zoning areas like outer parking lot for shoppes of Carlsbad and retail that is not productive enough (adjacent Marshall's strip center) and turning into condos would be great areas to increase density and not change the charm of the neighborhoods. I would imagine there are many pockets like this throughout the city. 7 days ago Large percentage of total building space allocated to public use space and extra car (non garaged) parking spaces not just on street. First floor building set back. No more building right up to sidewalk right of way. Public space between building and sidewalk to prevent high density area becoming nothing more than a narrow side walk directly next to huge wall of several stories. 7 days ago My parents live in Carlsbad which is why I moved here with my family, and I have friends who have done the same. They are now trying to downsize but do not want to live in a residential community after everything with COVID. We are actively looking to buy a house with a granny flat or large house where they can live with us when the time comes. 7 days ago Please think about the environment that is most important! 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/63997embeddedreport.False 99/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 237 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Think above the environment and the planet. There needs to be room for nature and wild life. Please help the homeless and low income families! Especially in a time of need right now. Most people in their twenty's can't afford to move out in Carlsbad there needs to be more options! 7 days ago Traffic flow 7 days ago Plan for parking. Condo and apartment complexes are constantly shorting parking needs, pushing cars into streets and local businesses. Flexibility to come home is underappreciated 7 days ago there's alot of people who need affordable housing not everyone has money and we need to keep in mind that we be helping local businesses and bring the community together. 7 days ago TrFfic and environmental impact 7 days ago Start and finish Robertson Ranch retail 7 days ago Protection of Olde Carlsbad. It makes sense and is ok to add multi unit housing to vacant lots or tear downs downtown but protecting the character so we do not turn into an eye sore like La Jolla would be of huge importance. Also, recognition that olde Carlsbad does not have the advantage of parks like south Carlsbad does so looking at areas like (vacant land adjacent to Hosp Grove) and turning it into a park for zoning purposes will even out quality of life. A bench or trail is not equal to Olympic swimming pools, soccer fields etc. 7 days ago I am an architect in North County and I believe the City ought to reach out to the American Institute of Architects, if they haven't already, to get our input on how the City should develop. The capital developers bring is necessary, but they can't help but be influenced by the "bottom line" and that puts too much pressure on City staff for making decisions. Architects are trained, experienced, unbiased, and creative within this realm and our insight really ought to be tapped in to. 7 days ago Keep the green open spaces just that-- green and open! Nobody wants to become the bay area with wall to wall concrete & asphalt! 7 days ago There is a development being built in the Barrio near Jefferson Elementary. From my understanding, it is for mentally-ill veterans. I am all for affordable housing for at-risk groups but this does not seem smart, safe or well thought out. I hope that this project is rethought or at the least, new projects are started with more thought in mind. 7 days ago lam totally against affordable housing concepts. For many years I had to commute to work in areas I wanted to live in but couldn't afford. Plus, when we went to buy our first family home, I was shocked to find out I couldn't afford to buy the house I grew up in, even though it was just a moderately priced tract home. I didn't expect people living in those areas to pay for me to live there. I took on the responsibility MYSELF to work harder and get better educated, better skilled, in order to make myself more valuable to an employer. It wasn't easy. There is no reason people can't do the same today. 7 days ago Cluster housing! essential shopping to minimize traffic and driving needs 7 days ago Flex public transit on weekends, too, not just on weekdays; this would make it easier to get to scheduled public transit, which is 1.5 miles away. 7 days ago Dont do it. We do not need any more traffic, people, etc. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview16399?embeddedreport=-False 100/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 238 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Do we have enough utilities to expand housing? 7 days ago I absolutely do not agree with adding 2,10010w income affordable housing units. I plan to get involved in fighting this and will do everything possible to prevent this from happening. This is the next step in more people leaving Carlsbad and the State of CA. Keep ruining your tax base and you are going to turn into another liberal left wing city. 7 days ago That builder stop building 5 bedroom houses & build 3 bedroom ranch style homes that is more affordable instead of California's outrageous housing costs for medium income families as well as lower income families.., housing costs are out of control! 7 days ago Affordable housing for young people just starting out in workplace. Affordable rents for them 7 days ago More options similar to earlier years with helping low income purchase housing. Tired of developers choosing apartments vs low income purchase options. 7 days ago N/A 7 days ago No more 3 to 6 story" ugly monsters" like the ones recently taking over downtown and the barrio!!! 7 days ago I do not think additional housing is necessary. Increasing housing density decreases from the value of Carlsbad. Our beautiful location and suburban culture helps make the city unique and offering more housing would negatively impact our culture. Additionally, homelessness cannot be solved by simply constructing new homes; because many homeless men and women struggle with mental illness, the best way to help them would be through offering more accessible wellness services. 7 days ago Please do not convert more single home properties which are close to the beach into condos, townhouses, etc. The little old single houses keep the area charming. 7 days ago Affordable housing. Smaller single family houses to make single family more affordable. 7 days ago N/A 7 days ago Currentlivability 7 days ago There appears to be a major gap in the type of housing available. It is hard to find single family homes under 2,000 square feet. Most of the newer homes are over 2,500 square feet and those homes are too big and expensive for couples with no or one child. Smaller homes are either condo/townhomes, apartments, or are Older beach homes that are close to $1 million, 7 days ago STOP! Please don't build anymore houses. Seriously, what is wrong with our city council and Mayor! You all should be ashamed. Worst run city in North County. Stop trying to fill your own agendas and pockets and leave Carlsbad small and charming. You have already wiped away the identity of Carlsbad. What a shame. This is very depressing to hear as a life long Carlsbad resident. This survey asks all the wrong questions. How about are you for or against more housing. Let the residents vote. It is very disheartening there is no regard to the residents who live here. 7 days ago There are numerous industrial and commercial business parks that appear to be under utilized or empty. It would be more benefitable for Carlsbad to give initiatives for repurpose to these buildings. Carlsbad train station needs parking garage. 7 days ago httpsi/publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 101/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 239 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Ease restrictions on ADU's such Lot coverage, and setbacks, Allow for alternative solutions that make it easier for ADUs to be built such as retaining walls, fencing and reduced separation distances. Recommend to take a case by case analyses approach to help home owners "make it work" for all. The city should not "just follow" the guidelines which may result in less ADU opportunities. 7 days ago Please spend more time fighting against the state of CA ridiculous requirement of affordable housing. We should be suing the state and standing up for ourselves like Huntington Beach. Not everyone has the right to live at the beach. Most people I know in low income housing do not work in the city (if at all). It increases problems with public safety, schooling, increased sex offenders in our community. 7 days ago Balance new growth needs while maintaining or improving the existing quality of life and community appeal. 7 days ago consider the needs of different segments of the population: not everyone needs a McMansion. Some people would be perfectly happy to live in a townhome or a condo, especially if there is a park nearby that they can use.... 7 days ago plan low water consumption, solar panel, etc to make sure sustainable 7 days ago traffic - traffic - traffic development of better access to public transportation 7 days ago None 7 days ago Stop the growth. Have the growth as slow as possible. You will lose the charm of this City if you keep building. 7 days ago Please keep Olde Carlsbad low density. There is plenty of land in La Costa and areas East of El Camino to build on. We DO NOT want to become one of the LA coastal towns like Santa Monica or Manhattan beach! 7 days ago Height restrictions on high density plans; poor ingress/egress plans such as in high density Bressi Ranch; height restrictions on coastal sites 7 days ago Building for families with children and active seniors. 7 days ago Make affordable housing a priority 7 days ago 7 days ago Avoid building Toll Brothers homes and housing that all look alike. Challenge architects developers, and builders to innovate with more creative solutions, as that's what will attract buyers to Carlsbad. 7 days ago I'm not sure why we need so much affordable housing in Carlsbad? Living by the coast has never been considered low cost so why are over 50% of the future development planned to be low cost? 7 days ago Environment friendly, affordable 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/63997embeddedreport.False 102/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 240 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation don't live here if you cant afford, go to school and acquire skills that allow you to increase your income earning potential. until then, live where you can afford, living near the beach is expensive, if you can't afford it, move where you can afford. 7 days ago Locate housing near public transportation if lower income. Actually review the processes for 'lower income' and ensure that people are adhering to fair practices, especially in the case of older people. 7 days ago All neighborhoods should have mixed income housing. 7 days ago Please preserve Carlsbad's open spaces, nature, and beaches. Those are our city's biggest resource and need to be protected. 7 days ago As new units are built in Carlsbad, please look at ways to lessen the traffic issues. NOTE: This does not mean new roads have to be built. It is time to look into what it would take to synch our traffic lights throughout Carlsbad. The number of times lam driving down palomar airport road in a group of about 40 cars, where we get stopped at light after light, so that one or two cars can pull out is insane. It is horrible for businesses as people avoid driving, it is stressful for drivers and it is horrible for the environment. Even if we used the technology that my hometown used on the main strip back in the 80's it would be a grand improvement. In that case the lights were simply synched up (not any new smart technology, but basic timers.) So if we followed the speed limit properly, you could go the whole 25 traffic lights, without having to stop once. Even if you didn't time it perfectly, you would never hit more than one light in a row. It is insane with the technology today and the impact of traffic, that we aren't using 50 year old tech to make things better for the commuter and the environment. How much less pollution would I be putting out, if we and the 40 other cars I'm driving with, only had to stop and start once on Palomar Airport Road, rather than accelerating and braking 20+ times. I know that a simple solution to traffic and climate issues is anathema to public officials. I'm well aware that you all have grand daydreams about standing around in a brand-new, ridiculous looking hard-hat and one of those goofy shiny shovels, breaking ground on a road or transit system. But this is an easy relatively cheap way to make a huge improvement. Everyone I know complains about how hard it is to get around north county coastal areas now. Until Carlsbad's leadership finds a way to help with the current traffic situation, I will oppose all new development, to the best of my ability. I support lower income housing in our city and fully support efforts to increase our diversity (both racially and economically.) That being said the leadership has to do something to help out the current residents or all you are going to do is create animosity. 7 days ago The effect on traffic 7 days ago Improving transit to be more convenient for all of Carlsbad so you can live anywhere and work anywhere without driving. 7 days ago Please stop (or at least reduce) the deluge of tearing down quaint cottages and replacing them with mondo multi-home units. By turning Carlsbad into an AirBnB haven, residents are suffering in many ways. Also, please think about sufficient parking when considering any developments. We have lived in Carlsbad for 25 years and we are disgusted by all the "improvements," especially downtown. Every time I see another yellow sign in front of an old home, I know another piece of Carlsbad's history is being thrown in the dumpster. 7 days ago Not putting homeless housing by schools and parks where families have young children and are easily accessible to Family neighborhoods. 7 days ago Preservation of open land and restricting development at ocean's edge. Increased access to open land, beach, and lagoons for recreation, especially with respect to auto ingress from 1-5, parking, and public transportation. 7 days ago We do not need low income housing in Carlsbad. 7 days ago https://publicinputcom/Reporting/ReportPreview/63997embeddedreport.Faise 103/148 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 241 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation stop it 7 days ago none 7 days ago Please focus on development where existing commercial access is nearby. Avoid at all costs developing in currently open space and any area that will have increased traffic impact. I am all for afforable housing, but these should be priamrily multi-dwelling units near shopping and transit areas 7 days ago What i was referring to i think is Oceanside and i haven't seen it since they started, selling them. I would be interested if older couples purchased any and how has been the turn over. Mobil homes, modular are better than those but not low income any more. My address above was space 11 but it would not correct 7 days ago Too crowded. Leave open spaces alone. 7 days ago N/A 7 days ago We need more affordable housing rental and purchase as well as down payment assistance that is attainable. I've personally tried and it is almost as though they don't want the units to sell. 7 days ago I moved here from New York City. The high-density housing there was awful, and it's not very COVID-19 friendly. I think we can do better than that. If you're going to build more apartments and condos, please make them livable. That means staggering windows so they're not looking directly inside a neighbor's home (a view of something relaxing - the ocean, a hill, a tree-lined street, etc.), designing master bedrooms for two adults to live in (walk-in closets, two sinks), putting washer/dryer sets and dishwashers inside the units (or at least the hook-ups), installing proper insulation arid dual-pane windows to block out noise, and making sure the units are big enough to have both living space and storage, including a garage. Three-story townhomes are not accessible for the elderly or disabled - we need some places that are level to the ground. Also, no railroad-style homes -- you can't fit furniture inside them, and there's no privacy for roommates or kids. Granny flats are fine, but you have to imagine that people's grannies will want room for visitors and all the amenities of a normal home. Please make some plans with two and three bedrooms arid reasonably sized kitchens. The ones I've seen so far are too small for even one person to live in full-time. Poor and middle-income people are not animals to be kept in depressing cages. My husband and I live in Carlsbad,Village year-round. I work from my home office as a freelance editor; my husband is the executive managing editor of a publishing company. Now that his office is closed, he's working at the dining room table, and his colleagues see the messiest parts of my apartment on his Zoom calls every day. We need more space, but we can't afford it in Carlsbad Village or any other part of Carlsbad, even with our income. We'd like to stay here. We like walking to our local shops and restaurants and the beach, and so do our neighbors. It feels like most of the million-dollar homes around us are vacation rentals and other income properties that sit empty for most of the year. I'm not sure who will qualify for low-income housing, but it doesn't take much to feel poor in this economy. The homeless people will be at the beach no matter what - they might as well have a safe place to sleep. I'm thinking you're going to have a much nicer community to live in when the costs come down. Thanks for doing this. 7 days ago Hate this!!! 7 days ago I am a realtor for 25 years, living and working in Carlsbad. At least 50% or more of the single family dwellings have CCRs that restrict ADUs but the homes have a large enough lot size (7500 sq ft lots at least) and there is room for an ADU. The city would have to envoke its ability to supersede the CCR restrictions and allow the home owners to help meet the current needs of affordable housing, where those needs were not pressing needs when the CCRs where established 20-30 years ago. In addition, if the city incentivized the home owners with a $25,000 Incentive or drop any permit fees, the local home owners across the city would provide a 25-1 dwelling per subsidy ratio, as compared to the current subsidies. Perhaps there could be a new restriction for no more than 20% of a given CCR neighborhood to have an ADU, so those neighborhoods don't be Le too dense. 7 days ago Affordable homes. Homes with yard space arid also not so close to the neighbor. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/63997embeddedreport.False 104/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 242 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Please consider how housing can be made affordable for middle income families. For example, if there are incentives for developers, is there a way to guarantee that some of portion of the homes built are offered ate price point affordable to middle income families? I am also in favor of programs that support low-income and homeless families, but families like mine that don't qualify for low-income programs, can't afford million dollar houses, and don't want to live in an apartment are getting squeezed out, and often need to leave the area to find something affordable. As a professional in my 40's who has worked in education for nearly 20 years it seems my family should be able to purchase a home here, but it's really not achievable. We're currently getting pushed out of the duplex we've rented for about 8 years (at a rate that's under market value), as it just sold. I don't know that we will even find a rental that allows us to stay in the area and keep our kids in the schools they've been attending. 7 days ago I'm very disappointed to learn that so many more homes will be coming to Carlsabd. I don't want an abundance of low income homes and people in a city that we pay top dollar to live in. If this goes through and there are 2100 more income restrictive homes, then I will be moving out of Carlsbad. Fm sure I won't be the only one. This will make this beautiful city go downhill very quickly. 7 days ago Developers need to be far more concerned with how homes are located on the sites - paying attention to solar heat gain from the south and west, paying attention to prevailing winds and to views. Planting materials used should be drought tolerant and when possible native. 7 days ago 1. We have a growing need for senior housing at or below 30% of the median income. Many seniors have lived in Carlsbad long term and are now on a fixed income of social security around $1000/month. Many are at risk of homelessness that have never been in this situation before. The number of people reaching retirement age is growing as the "baby boomer" generation ages. ADU options have been accessed in some situations and are very nice accommodations. They do have some drawbacks in access to grocery stores and other community engagement when the seniors are not able to drive. 2. I placed housing incentives for developers and subsidies for rent above housing programs as all of our current affordable housing is full and many have years long wait lists. I fully support programs for people experiencing homelessness and believe they will be so much more successful with a greater inventory of affordable housing or an increased ability to pay rent, 7 days ago - great job on the video explaining the need for more housing. The are many California beach towns that have been able to preserve their village and still provide housing. Carlsbad Village is on its way there. I believe more housing will provide the city with the funding to clean up the village and to solve the homeless situation. 7 days ago Stop building 7 days ago No more new building (houses or hotels) near the beaches - already too crowded, especially with tourists in the summer. 7 days ago Infrastructure needs to keep up with the increased housing. Traffic has become a nightmare in Carlsbad. It seems that in the past growth didn't take into consideration the additional traffic and if it did then the models used need updating. I've lived here for over 30 years and I've seen a significant increase in traffic to the point it is virtually impossible to drive anywhere in Carlsbad. Also additional Police, Fire, schools etc.. 7 days ago Access to open areas 7 days ago Having College go all the way through to El Camino to divide up excessive traffic now a problem in that area. 7 days ago Add more Equestrian areas 7 days ago keep the character of the Village, suppirt growth and sustainment of small businesses 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 105/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 243 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation The requirement to build low income housing is Marxist BULLSHIT! No benefit to working people and families, we never qualify for or benefit from affordable housing. Low income housing brings in undesirable people and destroys decent neighborhoods. Nobody wants recovering drug addicts and sex offenders living in their neighborhoods either. Homelessness is not the issue, drug addiction is. Until the problem is correctly recognized, there will be no solution to homelessness. 7 days ago Offer preapproved resources of contractors to build adu units 7 days ago Keep low income housing out of Carlsbad. This will decrease property values and increase crime. 7 days ago SMart growth to help all residents to enjoy Carlsbad. Ability to build granny flats at a tax advantage would increase density smartly 7 days ago Make it easer and faster for housing to be approved. Time equals money. The city has a terrible reputation for the difficulty it into get through the process of obtaining a permit. 7 days ago Preserve areas for community parks and recreation 7 days ago The Village seems dense enough to me. Not sure leveling old homes or offices and building multiplexes is the answer. We can only handle so many of the developments like the one at Grand and Harding. 7 days ago In an age of Covid-19 higher density living (near transit centers) seems imprudent. This will not be the last pandemic. 7 days ago HOA fees and services 7 days ago Add an electronic application process instead of the old fashioned way. 7 days ago Affordable housing IS NOT THE SOLUTION since it's subsidized by the tax payers! We need to make HOUSING MORE AFFORDABLE. The poor already have safety nets through entitlements. Middle-class working citizens need more access to housing. THE ONLY WAY TO DO THAT IS INCREASE THE SUPPLY (simple economics). Get rid of the government red tap and dismantle CEQA! Both increase development costs which makes housing more expensive!!! 7 days ago Quality of life and property value for current residents. It is not my responsibility nor the City's responsibility to create affordable housing. You can't buy a Porsche and for the price of a Kia. 7 days ago It is a privilege to live in Carlsbad but not a right. The city needs to be very careful about the mix of affordable units with the going rate. Sometimes the market just needs to lead the process. The city now more than ever needs the funds generated by by property taxes. 7 days ago Slow downl 7 days ago Carlsbad is close to built out. The survey is based on the false choice that we need affordable housing in Carlsbad. Our population density is already too high! If anything new development should require larger lots and increased open space. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6999?embeddedreport=False 106/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 244 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation I feel its going to have a negative impact on Carlsbad all around. Putting up thousands of affordable living homes will effect the overall charm of Carlsbad and effect our property values. Traffic is already a big problem. Adding over 3000 residents will have a great negative effect. Where would this be located? 7 days ago Your "affordable housing" programs are not affordable at all! For qualifying family of 3 to buys townhouse for 300k we need to have 100k in cash for down payment! Plus mortgage can't exceed 35% of monthly income. It is a joke and a fraud allowing only kids of rich parents to get house even cheaper! Well done!! 7 days ago lam extremely concerned about preserving open space. 7 days ago Timing traffic lights to relieve congestion! Protect open space. 7 days ago not lowering the value of housing. Making carlsbad safe!!! 7 days ago Preapprovwd granny flat plans from Cory of Carlsbad 7 days ago N/a 7 days ago That instead of these huge homes maybe try building smaller homes but we are overcrowded now. 7 days ago You need to adjust parking restrictions at the north end of state st. This is no residential and the restrictions for 3 hr parking have severely impacted residents. This is no longer a commercial area. You need to adjust parking as new residential neighborhoods are added/updated. 7 days ago Definitely building near commercial and retail areas so that people can walk to work. Work with developers to provide affordable housing programs and with the State to make the qualification less stringent. Also with banks to create loans that work with the affordable housing guidelines. 7 days ago Preserve land and natural habitats in Carlsbad 7 days ago, Na 7 days ago I would like the city to strongly consider reducing parking requirements in existing built areas and new construction permitting. A ton of valuable space in the village is just parking lots, they are ugly and increase the walking distance between destinations. I would also like the city to consider the feasibility of allowing commercial building owners to convert their unleased buildings to temporary / improvised housing for the homeless. I don't know exactly how that would work, but it is disheartening to have hundreds of people sleeping rough in the bushes of Carlsbad while empty buildings sit vacant. 7 days ago I do not support permanent establishment of homeless spaces in industrial areas or parking lots as neighboring cities have done. This encourages permanent relocation of homeless to the city and the demand on city services. I do agree with the smart creation of affordable housing and programs that support homeless finding jobs and housing options. 7 days ago No comment. 7 days ago hrips://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport.False 107/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 245 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation Parking / schools / parks / Grocery shopping 7 days ago Concentration of wealth creates entitlement the same way concentration of poor creates anger. Try to mix the economic classes the same way we mix religion and pigment. 7 days ago When considering low income homes consider the people who have spent their life saving their money to live in a nice community of Carlsbad to not have low income homes near them consider the low income homes out further out from the beach not in already beautifully developed areas 7 days ago If i purchased a nice property in carlsbad i would not want high density or granny flat to come in. Parking is already a problem and i would move to your area for the amenities you already offer. You are a small community and upscale nice neighborhood but i can't afford the rents of the newer high density, not so nice places like the ones off the 78 near Walmart and Koles. No parking not practical as far as living space and cupboards. Looks nice but couldnt have family and friends visit.. streets narror. Unable to have a family in them. Where would bikes, wadding pool, toys go. What about my animals. Where to walk them. Dont remember if they had side walks but no open space. Felt like a huge apartment house on one to two levels. Might as well have been built eight stories up and had more space and parking on the outside. Greenery and storage for daily living. Trees that in 40 years will not have roots cracking the sewer and water lines. 7 days ago Carlsbad is getting to crowded Put in long ditch tracking 7 days ago Go slow and allow current neighbors to adjust and commercial/retail to be built up to support the increase in residents. 7 days ago I say NO to ANY PLAN that would add low income or subsidized housing WHATSOEVER to Carlsbad. I do NOT want any low income or multi family homes in Carlsbad. I fear that the states stupid and horrible virtue signaling plan is illegal and lam going to protest this new proposed law to the hilt. I want Carlsbad to stay the are we can get away from urban problems such as crime, drug use, etc. 7 days ago Affordable housing should be sustainable and ongoing. 7 days ago Protect the environment, reduce the traffic and keep buildings low...3 stories. 7 days ago That we are already to crowded. 7 days ago Keep new housing for homeless, less fortunate individuals, those in group homes (except disabled) a reasonable distance from schools, etc. 7 days ago Many HOAs do allow for granny flats so I see this as a barrier for many communities in Carlsbad. The City's permit department is very frustrating to work with - we are known as a difficult city. We need to work on improving our relationship with developers, contractors and other in the industry 7 days ago Keep pushing for help for homeless people: transition housing, job assistance, etc. Also keep pushing for financial help for families that need it 7 days ago Do good for all. 7 days ago h ps://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 108/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 246 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA. Report Creation Not building too far up. Blocks views and openness of landscape. 7 days ago Please consider infrastructure needs and environmental impacts. There needs to be a limit on how much growth the location can accommodate and tolerate. Please consider: water, trash/waste/sewer, power, roads, pollution to our ocean and lagoons, air pollution, parks/beaches/parking for those, etc.. 7 days ago Let's use the Barrio for denser housing with a great neighborhood feel. Make it feel special and feature farming/ Hispanic heritage 7 days ago Preserving existing open space especially along the coast in South Carlsbad. How can we save the last remaining coastal property at Ponto and create a park like environment, legal beach parking and open space that enhances the southern gateway to Carlsbad 7 days ago Finding ways to incentivize local owners, rather than large investor groups who buy up tens of rental properties. I don't mind rentals (I hope to own one someday), but it is frustrating to see how many are "corporate" short-term rentals 7 days ago More reasonable rates for renters as rent is very high. 7 days ago Please fight these state numbers. There are other affordable areas that people can live (Vista, San Marcos, Escondido) --Carlsbad is an affluent area and we want it to stay that way. The state's approach is a horrible way to provide low income housing. Please don't force it down the throats of affluent communitieslllllll 7 days ago N/A 7 days ago Designating such a large share of new housing units for "very low to moderate incomes" will lead to extremely predictable challenges and exacerbate many of the existing challenges we have today. There are many ways to encourage local residence for the members of our community who have lesser income and I hope the city leadership will look deeper at all options rather than this proposal. 7 days ago Preserving the open spaces and environmental integrity of our coastal location. 7 days ago In addition to transportation issues, how more housing will impact essential services such as fire dept. and police. 7 days ago traffic flow with changes to min and max speed limits in residential areas, fire suppression, and wildlife corridors, police and fire coverage, maintaining business-friendly climate, limiting opportunities for new fees as revenue generators, 7 days ago Stop ruining the village. New modern 3+ story buildings don't fit. 7 days ago Easy access to schools for low income children. 7 days ago Keeping as much open space as possible. 7 days ago Access to basic shopping and services close by 7 days ago https://publIcinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/82997embeddedreport.False 109/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 247 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Instead of continuing to push for increased density and housing on Ponto Road/Avenida Encinas, provide Ponta Park and missing park/ unconstrained open space that the City of Carlsbad owes its residents. 7 days ago We are city locked (no space to expand or develop in any direction). So I would suggest tackling affordability over a raw increase in numbers. Don't be too quick to convert land to residential, as we definitely still want businesses to stay! 7 days ago Lobby to change this law. I cannot see how these actions will improve life in Carlsbad CA. 7 days ago Less weight should be given to those who want no growth. If that attitude existed 20 years ago, half of the people who are against new housing would not live here themselves. 7 days ago Low income homes do not need to exist in Carlsbad. Quit ruining every city in this state to try and cater to people that want free handouts. 7 days ago Allow very small homes to be built on vacant lots. 7 days ago No more buildings necessary! 7 days ago Stop building new huge single family mansions. That is the worst waste of space. 7 days ago Have the homeless sign up for sponsors. The people who care can help them. I'd rather my money be spent on improving schools and helping those that got into college but can not afford to go. 7 days ago Don't make it like Orange County! 7 days ago Safety. Increased population should increase safety measures. 7 days ago The city should stay entirely out of affordable housing except for allowing granny flats, reducing minimum square foot requirements, and maybe in some cases reducing minimum lot size requirements, then let the market do its thing. 7 days ago Loans and down payments assistance. No free housing. You already approved the drug houses right next to the youth baseball field and killed those property values, dot destroy the entire city 7 days ago Traffic is bad enough and growth of the city has grown exponentially since I've been here (2010). Let's 'keep the look and feel of Carlsbad what we live here for. 7 days ago Keep the character of our village and don't turn it into Newport Beach. 7 days ago Low income housing and housing for the homeless should be provided and developed in areas that the property! land values are at a lessor cost. 7 days ago Affordable housing for handicapped individuals near transit center or bus stops 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreporteFalse 110/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 248 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation incentives for builders to convert office space to resident space especially when located near transit and other services. That seems to be the current trend and least amount of impact. 7 days ago Capping housing prices and only allowing people who already live here to buy housing first. 7 days ago More homes to buy should be available for families that fall under the 80%AMI category 7 days ago Do not alter single family neighborhoods. Please reduce to the extent legally possible addition of low income housing within the city. 7 days ago Not having high density housing 7 days ago People buy into communities that are zoned for single-family housing because that is what they desire. Don't destroy what those folks have chosen to live and worked hard to purchase. Yes, respect the rights of others but, also respect the wishes and desire of all not just a few. 7 days ago There needs to be more affordable housing in the 80%AMI category. More condos and detached homes should be available for families to buy in the 80%AMI category. 7 days ago Please keep the new housing out of the lagoons. Also, the newer buildings in the village don't fit in with their surroundings. Hopefully, Carlsbad doesn't end up putting in the giant hotels that Oceanside put in their Downtown area. Ruins the flow of the city. 7 days ago No low income dwelling in neighborhoods 7 days ago Traffic congestion has changed the character of the city. A better job needs to be done managing this in the future. Smart high density housing around public (train, bus) transportation. Filling in the last open areas (low density spread) is the worst option. Also, too many industrial building already. Stop approving those, best to have high density housing if it has solid public transportation access. 7 days ago Affordable housing is a difficult issue to tackle, we need to provide more affordable housing while maintaining the value of homes in the area and keeping homeless issues limited...I don't want Carlsbad to turn into a homeless camp like downtown San Diego. 7 days ago leaving open spaces that help make Carlsbad so desirable. 7 days ago Stop building multi-story housing units in the village area in order to attract leisure tourists and help Carlsbad residents to continue to be proud of their community. 7 days ago Impact of traffic and variety of housing on the community and environment 7 days ago People buy into communities that is zoned for single-family housing because that is what they desire. Don't destroy what those folks have chosen to live and worked hard to purchase. Yes, respect the rights of others but, also respect the wishes and desire of all not just a few. 7 days ago Add more low income housing to the la costa area rather than areas that already have low income density. 7 days ago https://publicinputcom/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 111/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 249 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation I think these state mandates are an over reach. The American dream is what you make it. Mine was to work hard and get out of the city of Detroit. I didn't have any assistance from family but I had the dream. To bring the city to me again is in my opinion unconstitutional. This is a democrat dream. To give to all at the expense of those that have worked so hard. I just hope you are tracking crime. It will help when you go to court to push back on the state. 7 days ago Domestic violence housing and resources. 7 days ago you've mentioned it but I'll say it...affordability! I'd be interested in what that means when making decisions 7 days ago some of the master planned Communities could handle ADUs if some of the land behind the existing homes was given to the landowner if they were going to do an ADU. I can think of many instances where there isn't sufficient land, but if the owner is allowed to move the fence back 15 feet in the HOA maintained open space, there would be room for an ADU. 7 days ago Not fair to those who pay to live here to subsidize those that can't. You should live within your means. If people can't afford to live in carlsbad then they move where they can afford. 7 days ago Safe permanent supportive housing for disabled women and otherwise extremely vulnerable persons 7 days ago The granny flats we have looked at are fairly small compared to other cities. The square footage should be raised considering the lot size if applicable. 7 days ago When adding to an existing house (Granny flat, added sf), limit the reassessment of property tax exposure 7 days ago Traffic mitigation especially on the local thoroughfares and highways. 7 days ago Thank you for the survey. Please do not develop any residential or commercial buildings by the coast. Please build a park by Ponto Drive. We do not want any more development by our beautiful coastal areas. Save that precious land, and/or build a park for our kids. Thank you!! 7 days ago Parking, traffic flow, and please do something with Ocean st, someone is going to get hurt if it remains the same as it is!! 7 days ago Affordable housing that is accessible to all that need it- don't make it impossible to get. 7 days ago Please don't disrupt the lives of current Carlsbad homeowners just to appease the mandate. We chose Carlsbad for a reason and drastic changes will create a situation for homeowners want to move out of the city. 7 days ago Please maintain the quality of life Carlsbad provides by what has been well thought out community planning that combines open space, access to amenities, lack of congestion, upscale communities, smartly integrating clean industry to attract top talent. 7 days ago Since almost all new development has been in northern Carlsbad start putting more in Southern Carlsbad!!! 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 112/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 250 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Try to intermix satin-economic factions throughout our communities. This makes for a healthier, more just society. 7 days ago N/a 7 days ago The state of CA should get rid of all the pointless red tape/rules and fees and allow builders/developers to build the housing that everyone needs. If Carlsbad is going to put low income housing somewhere, I think there should be programs/consideration given to how the crime rate is going to be affected and the additional tools/resources the police will need. 7 days ago *enough as it is' 7 days ago Love the concept of live-work areas. Currently we live in the Village which is great, except all the amenities aren't here yet (such as a nice market for groceries, decent pharmacy, dry cleaner, etc). On a different note: how about converting some of the big empty Shoppes at Carlsbad into housing? Seems like a lot of wasted space by Sears. 7 days ago We are not in favor of more construction. There seem to be lower cost options for housing in very nearby areas like San Marcos, Vista, etc. we should stand up to State government if they try to force us into development. 7 days ago Accessory units for twinhomes. Very important that everybody of fits in lot can get Adu 7 days ago Stop developing the downtown area. Make plans to develop in other areas besides the downtown locations. There is already too much traffic and besides the tall buildings that are being developed look terrible! 7 days ago Request that seniors have lower income requirements in order to rent. 2.5 to 3 times income to rent is too hard for a single senior 7 days ago Living in a affluent community is a privilege not a right. We do not believe in affordable housing and low income programs for these types of areas. People need to earn the right to live in an affluent community. 7 days ago Maintain existing open space, add parks near coast to enhance environmental character of City of Carlsbad as promoting its live work lifestyle (Dana Point to San Clemente coastal drive Allow conversion of existing homes to allow over age 55 to modify single residence into dual residences to allow multiple elderly to share separate residences within single property and minimize expenses while maximizing benefits of socialization, meals, medical welfare etc - promotes Carlsbad's concern for elderly aging in place and great retirement area 7 days ago STOP building housing. Do not pander to developers. Cease providing permits for housing units taller than 2 stories tall. Carlsbad is built up to bough as it is! 7 days ago Identify how "character" is defined or what is meant by "character" in the question above. Does it involve the Historic properties or established zoning of documented architectural styles? 7 days ago Don't want to turn Carlsbad to be like Orange County, San Diego, or LA. Don't want over development, low income housing, homeless shelters, or anti business policies. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 113/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 251 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation The downtown area of Carlsbad west of the 1-5 has already taken its fair share of the homeless issue, parking problems and high density buildings. In order to maintain the look and feel of our beach community, please consider creating more housing outside of the already overcrowded north Carlsbad areas. In addition, as older homes in downtown Carlsbad are torn down and remodeled, not every street and lot should be zoned for multiple dwelling residents. Single family homes help maintain the charm of our community. There is only so much high population density a community can handle before it loses its appeal to tourists as well as residents. 7 days ago The value of existing homes and neighborhoods. Nobody wants to see the value of their home decrease - though we understand the need for affordable housing in Carlsbad. Just do it in a smart way that benefits those who need help and the needs and perspectives of the current residents 7 days ago Keep Carlsbad Great. Allow granny flats, make the permitting process easier/less expensive. Build in industrial sites, keep it out of our village, and don't ruin any greenspace. We have many unused buildings that would make wonderful apartments. Traffic is getting to be like LA please keep that in mind. 7 days ago Limit size and number of subdivisions for existing larger lots 7 days ago Be mindful of any increased traffic. Require developers to include significant green space. Require developers to offer significant affordable housing in addition to the million dollar+ units they are building. 7 days ago More "Senior" over 55 yrs projects like" Ocean Hills Country Club" in Oceanside. More single level Condo projects. Too many 3 story tall condo projects are being built in Bressi and downtown Village. Not a product for the majority age group of our area! Please space out the new projects toward the east side of Carlsbad. Too much in downtown.. Thanks 7 days ago Expand on mixed use zone so downtown Carlsbad can grow upwards 7 days ago To make housing denser, create more traffic, and overall throw people into affordable apartments in areas in which we chose to avoid these situations doesn't help the overall character of Carlsbad. Sometimes the simple truth has to apply, if you can't afford to live here then maybe you shouldn't be or perhaps you have to try a bit harder to earn that right. If I couldn't laddies living here then I'd be inland more, or out of California. I'm all for helping out to a point but there is a time to have others be responsible for their own situations and circumstances. I've seen what bringing in low income housing does to areas. You can all bury your head in the sand and pretend it will be okay, but ultimately it will be a downfall of any area. Time to think clearly and stop trying to solve every problem through taxpayers pockets. Responsibility for ones actions and circumstances. We all have the ability to get help, it's how we choose to loft ourselves up with that help or sit and squander and demand more money for doing nothing is the problem. 7 days ago "Ranking my priorities" in this survey was an exercise in identifying which ideas I find least abhorrent, and it was not easy.Ido not agree with any of your initiatives that use the tax dollars of hardworking people to subsidize others. The City of Carlsbad should gather some intestinal fortitude to push back against the state's unnecessary, illogical, and immoral mandates. If not, then my suggestion is to put some granny flats in Governor Newsom's backyard. Once that happens, I might reconsider. 7 days ago Keep 40% of Carlsbad green space! 7 days ago More parks, family friendly places, better eating establishments, update down town, Oceanside and Encinitas have 10 times better places to go when driving 101 7 days ago Traffic and it's related disadvantages, i.e., speeding, noise pollution, concern for the residents, pedestrian safety need to be addressed in all neighborhoods, particularly Carlsbad Blvd. before the City of Carlsbad attempts to add more housing. 7 days ago hrips://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 114/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 252 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation No comment 7 days ago I would like to see options that would potentially appeal to my children so they can stay in the area. Granny flats for example are not appealing to young people. 7 days ago Really need more affordable housing 7 days ago Prices for both owning and renting are beyond the reach of even above average wage earners. This can not continue if Carlsbad is to have a strong economic situation for residents. 7 days ago There always seems to be discussion for low income housing. While ignoring the majority of population that falls within the medium to medium high income that still can't afford a home in Carlsbad. Building a 1 million dollar homes (which should be only worth half that) and having an option for 0900k home is not 'affordable'. Please stop allowing builders to pretend they are building "affordable housing. Stop calling it affordable housing. Just make the prices go down for everyone and not just the rich or ones with homes to be able to afford to buy a home. Only way to make the overall median prices to go down is with more supply. 7 days ago Be respectful of the Charm that Carlsbad was once known for, don't let decisions be made purely on Tax $$ and revenue. Please limit building, consider long range strategy! 7 days ago am a nurse and it is for myself very hard to afford to live here to be near where my son goes to school and near my other kids and grandkids. I don't know how grown children are able to move out on their own ANYWHERE around here and start their adult lives. It is TOO expensive. 7 days ago Build more schools to accommodate growth and build East. Traffic is a huge issue and the freeways have to be able to accommodate the growth as well. 7 days ago Since there is a water shortage and we are asked to ration water, there should be a moratorium on all building both commercial and residential until the water shortage is resolved. Don't ask me to not use water while you continue to develop where each development needs water contributing to your needs for existing residents to not use water. We don't have sufficient water for the developments we currently have. 7 days ago The outdoor space and trails in Carlsbad is what so many of us love. Adding to already developed areas seems the best option 7 days ago I think additional growth in Carlsbad is a big mistake. It feels in many ways we are at capacity 7 days ago N/A 7 days ago Section 8 has been closed it would be nice to see it open and actively accepting applications new ones for people to receive assistance 7 days ago Please don't let us turn onto another L.A. or Orange County with every inch filled with people and housing. And, consider the environmental impact as a top priority! 7 days ago incentives for multiple older homes to be removed and lots combined for denser housing Still seems like there is a lot of empty commercial properties that could become housing 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=false 115/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 253 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Be sure that the new developments have "affordable" housing. Not more million dollar condos 7 days ago Affordable senior programs like transportation to special programs and personal need such as dr appts. Make it possible to give up driving. 7 days ago Seek out and reward home builders that have demonstrated care toward the communities they build in and desire to bring home affordability to communities. Their values should be based on serving people and not profits alone. 7 days ago Consider the environment in these plans, i.e. make solar energy a requirement, water conservative yards (reclaimed water) and tress! 7 days ago We chose this area to live in because there were lots of parks, open space and the ability to have a large back yard for kids. The city needs to ban together will other cities to preserve the character of our small coastal towns. The state should not be given a free pass to increase Carlsbad's density against residents' will. This is something the City Manager, City Attorney and City Council should aggressively fight in court. 7 days ago I think it is a requirement, but! am not a fan of rent controlled affordable housing in carlsbad, or anyone. What I have heard is it meant for those who can do lower income jobs needed in our city, maids for hotels, etc... but there really aren't any rules/procedures that ensure people with certain types of jobs/careers get to live in these places so it seems it just goes to other low income folks who aren't doing essential jobs in our community. Also, I think vista and san marcos are plenty close to carlsbad to serve that need. If you have to, I'd say putting this in the eastern and northern parts of carlsbad where they are a bit more secluded makes sense to me. I like converting certain things to get better use of land. There is some coastal property south of palomar airport road and just east of pch (south ponto?) that has trailer parks and? that seems like it could be better used for housing, hotels, restaurants and entertainment. I like that some of it is open area now but it doesn't seem to serve a purpose other than not looking cluttered (which is a good thing. I like the idea of our coastline not looking over developed but right now it seems under developed. I like how you did low coast housing/apartments off laurel tree lane. It is pretty well hidden. I only see it because I work at the 24 hour fitness right there. What about that lot on the corner by 24 hour. Kind of weird it is not developed but I think it is privately owned but for sale. 7 days ago No more new dwellings. Utilize existing buildings for conversion to affordable dwelling. 7 days ago I love that carlsbad still had wide open spaces...lf we could try to keep new developments within already developed areas or unoccupied/vacant commercial conversions that would be ideal! 7 days ago That sucks me housing list has been close for quite some time it would be nice to see it open and accepting applicants 7 days ago Lobbying the state to incentivize developers to build more affordable housing and a community outreach program to break down the stigmas of affordable housing (For example, only poor people or criminals use those programs). Housing density should increase in all areas of the city (there are 2,500-sq ft+ condos in the Village) to allow for more housing. The city should also significantly reduce its fees on developers who are redeveloping out-of-date housing so they can include more affordable options to residents and focus on the back-end economics with more property taxes being collected as a result of more housing. 7 days ago Low income housing should be built in less desirable areas for future single family home development ...near Palomar Airport and Faraday would make sense because there is access to public transportation and employment 7 days ago Racial diversity. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 116/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 254 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Do not build up the village. Do not build on Ponta. 7 days ago If you approve ADU's they should NOT impact neighbors. ADU's that impact the property values and use of neighbors property (ie units above garages that look down into neighboring yards) should not be permitted under any circumstances. I am all for affordable housing if it takes into account the quality of life for existing residences as well as newcomers. 7 days ago Growth is not success. Carlsbad does not need to be a home for everyone. 7 days ago Traffic in Carlsbad is increasingly challenging. We need a smart traffic light management system in place if we are going to increase the number of housing units in the area. 7 days ago Carlsbad is a quiet retirement style community, don't pack it with low income and subsidized housing 7 days ago Spread out new construction. I'm not seeing a lot of new construction outside 92008. 7 days ago We should not be providing more low income housing. High density housing is destroying the City. The traffic is already completely unacceptable. The City should be more focused on small, single family development and saving the undeveloped land for environmental use. Carlsbad should stand up to the State and try and save what's left of the City. 7 days ago Keep our community beautiful. Get rid of the motels on Avenida Encinas...make that street a no parking zone to reduce the homeless encampment that is slowly developing there. Your tax paying residents will leave if it becomes worse 7 days ago Focus on maintaining a consistent "look and feel" in Carlsbad. We are seeing too much inconsistency throughout the city. 7 days ago Actually putting in the affordable housing you are supposed to so essential workers like grocery store clerks don't have to add long commutes. 7 days ago I strongly suggest consider how to convert unused retail and commercial space into housing before utilizing land and resources to build new construction. There are so many vacant properties out there right now it seems wasteful to not utilize them. 7 days ago Creating small condos ( like 200 sq feet) that can accommodate low income single dwellers. I lived in a big city in a studio that was 150 sq feet. I was quite content. I had small kitchen/bath and bed combo. Not every low income person needs a ton of space. 7 days ago keep the riffraff out of our nice suburban neighborhoods that we pay alot of money for. If people can't afford to live here then they need to move someplace else. Tell Daddy Newsome to fuck off and let local cities determine what's best. 7 days ago Affordable for middle class. We are being priced out of our area 7 days ago Protect open spaces 7 days ago Don't build anything more in the Carlsbad Village area. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 117/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 255 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Solar energy panels on all new homes. Green areas and parks. Good/improved public transit routes and schedules. 7 days ago The need for more affordable housing. I have lived in Carlsbad for 25 years. I sold my house in 2018 and cannot afford to buy another property here. Carlsbad is a great city, but the cost of housing is out of reach for so many people. 7 days ago No new taxes; maintain my property value and/or property taxes. While I support affordable housing at the same time I earned my college and graduate degree thru diligence ,focus and hard work. All ppl should have the same chance. We are not all equal economically, that's how it is... 7 days ago Avoid sprawl, increased traffic congestion, and minimize impact on the environment. And PLEASE no more beach front property that further reduces public access to our shore line. That new hotel project at South Ponto is going to ruin one of the best beaches in Carlsbad. 7 days ago Affordable housing do families and young adults can make Carlsbad their home. Diversity and inclusiveness is important 7 days ago incentives to home owners to upgrade their houses and properties. 7 days ago 7 days ago we are already too crowded, just add ADU units 7 days ago Develop a detailed "Comprehensive Plan" encompassing all aspects; maintaining a Carlsbad "look and feel", traffic, access to businesses, avoiding excessive commercialism, avoiding excessive density.... 7 days ago Get rid of HOAs or make this apply to HOA communities. 7 days ago Making AUD's easier to build so renters have more options in beautiful suburbs of Carlsbad. 7 days ago Lowe income housing is still too expensive for me, Can't afford my condo, can't afford the rent for an apartment. 7 days ago Stop allowing builders to tear down single family home to build multi-unit properties. In my neighborhood this is completely changing the charm, and significantly increasing the number of cars. The whole look of the neighborhood is being ruined. Also please consider not tearing down businesses that have been around for years, only to build a new unsightful track housing communities. Regarding housing for homeless, please consider building in various areas, not just the village. 7 days ago Propertynd character of the neighborhood. I've saved money for years, lived in a modest budget, no cable, no internet put off having kids until I was 45 all to be able to buy an expensive home. It's not fair to these people to bam put low income housing across the street. 7 days ago none 7 days ago Don't ruin our community. We have fought and worked hard to afford our home and don't want to see property values plummet and crime increase. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/8399?embeddedreport.False 118/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 256 of 356 8/2612020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation parks, dog parks, trails and rec areas 7 days ago Let's stop piling up more people, more traffic and more congestion. People who already live here and pay taxes are suffocating with homeless and noise pollution in the village. Not everyone needs to live here. If let's get everyone live in the village approach continues, we will move out! Think about us too and make us happy... 7 days ago Stop building high rises in the Village/Barrio. It is destroying the community character. Do more to ensure new construction or renovations blend in with the rest of the neighborhood. 7 days ago Don't be bullied by liberals, do the right thing for smart development 7 days ago Limit planes and noise pollution. Make sure that housing includes parking/traffic issues. 7 days ago STOP CARLSBAD DEVELOPMENT. TOO MANY EMPTY BUILDINGS. TOO HIGH OF RENTS. TOO MANY PEOPLE AND NOT ENOUGH WORK. TOO LITTLE NATURAL HABITATS LEFT. 7 days ago Carlsbad is loosing it's beach community charm with overcrowding already. Seems like open / farm land is gone. We could use legislation to slow down the need for affordable housing by looking at alternative programs and better understanding what is driving the demand for affordable housing. 7 days ago More affordable housing for family that makes $200k and less. Low HOA and no mello roos 7 days ago Do not conflate unaffordable housing for teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other public servants with housing low income people. Either pay public servants enough to live in Carlsbad or subsidize their rents or mortgage and remove them from this discussion. 7 days ago Reject Gavin Newsom's housing proposals that would cause division in our community. Carlsbad is a great city to raise children. Don't wreck it like what we see going on in San Francisco, LA, certain parts of San Diego, and other communities. 7 days ago X 7 days ago 7 days ago We do not need any more housing development in Carlsbad. Due to traffic and over populated areas, we should improve what we have and keep the rest as open land and possible park space. 7 days ago I do not want this plan to go through, this will only create communities good families won't want to live. Driving people to leave Carlsbad. 7 days ago I do not feel that catering to the homeless is the solution. Most choose to be homeless and 95% of them are either drug addicts or mentally ill. They are a deficit to society and a major health risk for safety and security. There are enough programs in the state of California to placate to the homeless. Teach a man to fish not hand him fish! 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportRreview/63997embeddedreportr-False 119/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 257 of 356 826/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation The city must show strong leadership and not build on any open, natural space. Our open spaces make Carlsbad unique as a coastal city and is an economic driver. Post-COVID, there will be many buildings that will be vacant or under-utilized. These areas can be re-zoned for multi-generational and affordable housing units (condos, duplexes, etc) which are community centers and wakable/bikable villages near services. Planning ahead of time for reducing the need for driving will be key to meeting our climate action goals. Also, the city must seek partnerships with green tech, innovative, socially conscious developers who invest in communities and are not just seeking maximum commercial profit. 7 days ago Instead of dense apartments, think about more spacious living that can also be affordable. With COVID19, places like Los Angeles and NYC were highly impacted due to dense and small apartment space. 7 days ago Keep open spaces for the enjoyment of the community. It's getting too dense in the city proper. Build in areas evenly throughout Carlsbad. 7 days ago Mandatory minimum lot sizes!!!! All lots should be at least 7,000 sq. Ft ill 7 days ago put the cheap seats out east 7 days ago Stop building 7 days ago Don't make decisions that results in an over crowded city. 7 days ago Zone 15, Sunny Creek is basically undeveloped. There are three major roads in the area (ECR, College, Cannon). The Sunny Creek specific plan is out of date. The land use on a large portion of the acreage calls for large-lot, estate-type development. This specific plan should be re-drawn, using today's land-use tools to better plan this area as a possible long term solution for the lack of supply in the City of Carlsbad. To miss this opportunity to utilize Zone 15 as sensible and logical solution to the housing dilemma would be catastrophic mistake. 7 days ago Help in emergency Rental assistance situations like COVID-19 7 days ago n/a 7 days ago We do not need more housing in Carlsbad. We bought in this area specifically because housing could not be added around us. Yet we have "affordable" apartments on Alga and Dove Lane and they do not add to the appeal of Carlsbad. These apartments should not be subsidized with taxpayer dollars. 7 days ago State Law should not mandate to Carlsbad to have x amount of low income housing. Carlsbad should invest in fighting this law. 7 days ago We will need to make sure the schools in Carlsbad grow and are able to accommodate growing number of students. Expand parking possibilities and most importantly public transportation! Low income families will need access to it in order to get to their jobs. 7 days ago Don't ruin the environment and living space of nature and wildlife 7 days ago Think about the economics of pricing. The low supply and high demand drive the price up. High demand is not something easily fixed, but providing more supply will help keep prices lower/stable. We don't want the city to boom in population, so the question is: how do you increase supply without turning Carlsbad into a large metropolitan city? 7 days ago https://publicinputcom/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 120/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 258 of 356 6/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation My husband and I have kids in the Carlsbad school district. We are working professionals, he is a teacher and I work in healthcare. Compared to others in Carlsbad, our savings or monthly income might not be as large but we still pay quite a bit in rent each month and I would like to be able to purchase a home here. It would be nice to have more housing options for families. 7 days ago This entire project is bullshit. People have NO intrinsic right to a home near the beach. That's why our home was more expensive than those in East county. 7 days ago We moved here for the school district, used to own in Vista. Housing needs to support the community but not impact the school's capabilities. 7 days ago No new developments- preserve what little open space is left 7 days ago NA 7 days ago I think Carlsbad has an excellent track record in the careful planning of this City. 7 days ago Continue to keep the roads for cars well maintained. I am very concerned about the SANDAG proposal to force more mass transit by creating toll roads etc. Once again - Covid-19 should teach us that more density is not necessarily a good thing - and being packed in on a bus or a train isn't what I am looking for when it comes to transit. 7 days ago High density housing generally does NOT maintain the character of Carlsbad. We should not be seeing more of this unless it is replacing existing high density housing/apartments. We should still have an emphasis on public benefit from developed growth, e.g. parks and open space to balance rather than those funds being used towards subsidizing affordable housing 7 days ago Think about the little guy. I grew up in Cardiff but am struggling to hang on/stay in the area as a single mother of two school-aged children, despite earning over 6 figures. 7 days ago The city should stay entirely out of affordable housing except for reducing minimum square foot and minimum lot size requirements, then let the market work. 7 days ago not change the character of existing neighborhoods 7 days ago Lower density housing is preferred in outlying areas with bus transit increased to accommodate movement to jobs within the city. Lessening traffic congestion should be a priority. 7 days ago Don't listen to the NIMBYs 7 days ago I'm baffled by the assumption that everyone who wants to live in Coastal California should be given a home within their price range. I was born in California, but had to live in another state until I could afford to live here (I never assumed I had a "right" to live in a particular city). The USA is a huge place.., not everyone gets to live in Carlsbad or La Jolla (sorry). So frustrated by all this. 7 days ago I hope that current open space can be preserved, particularly areas that are currently farmed or could be farmed. New construction should as much as possible be in areas already developed. Developers should be assisted in purchasing properties that are run down or near the end of their service life in order to build new construction. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport=False 121/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 259 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Help with special financing for first time buyers and buyers with reduced income nearing or at retirement. ]days ago Give homeowners incentive to offer empty rooms for rent to increase housing units for low income family or individual. 7 days ago Emphasis on making roads safer and more convenient for walking/biking to encourage commuting without the use of vehicles or public transportation. 7 days ago New rental properties and subdivisions must include larger number of low rent units for tradeoffs in density. Impacting an entire community reducing height restrictions, and adding units MUST increase the number of low income units, not just one or two units. 7 days ago Do not destroy neighborhoods. Allow and encourage more senior housing to open up Ahousing for younger people. 7 days ago single story models are in high demand. They could be used in conjunction with granny flats with a separate entrance for extended family members or affordable housing rentals. 7 days ago Better access to first time home buyer programs. It seems like you either have to be poor or well-off to buy a house. I make too much money to qualify for a first time home buyers program but but enough to save for a down payment. 7 days ago Keep growth to a minimum. This is already a crowded city and will lose its luster. Carlsbad has always been clean, well run, and quaint compared to many other San Diego cities. Over developing puts that in jeopardy. 7 days ago less apartments and condos, more affordable single family homes!! 7 days ago I believe the basic premise of this survey is flawed. Why does Carlsbad even need to grow at all? As Covid- 19 should show us all - more density isn't necessarily a positive thing. I think Carlsbad (especially around the village) is too dense already. 7 days ago NO LOW INCOME HOUSING IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD 7 days ago None 7 days ago More affordable housing near downtown area. More million dollar condos and $2500 rent for one bedroom apartments make Carlsbad unaffordable for long time residents 7 days ago Impact on schools 7 days ago Make home rental easier to get for groups of unrelated people, such as a group of 4 friends, 7 days ago Public Parking in the village is a nightmare 7 days ago economic integration 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew16399?embeddedreport=False 122/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 260 of 356 B/2612020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation Single story home, with a down stairs (affordable rental restriction) granny flats, are in high demand in our neighborhood, and could be developed, or added onto, to meet the cities affordable housing requirement. 7 days ago New housing should not be developed. Carlsbad is already overpopulated and too congested. This is true even without the thought of how much more this would add to the freeway traffic problem. Quit trying to give housing away for free to people who don't deserve it. Carlsbad doesn't need more property tax income, I think the city will do fine without trying to put money in the council's pockets at the expense of carlsbad residents. 7 days ago Limit density in the village, especially along Garfield. Restore the charm and build less boxy condos that are large and block views and light. 7 days ago I hope when housing is add you add the require infrastructure to support it so current systems are not overload in including beach parking, parks, city services POLICE AND FIRE. 7 days ago There needs to be more affordable housing for younger kids. Near similar existing housing. The homeless need help to overcome their issues, be it drinking, drugs, mental illness or some combination. Housing is not the issue getting them the appropriate help to try resolving the underlying issue needs to be fixed first. 7 days ago Nothing else. 7 days ago Help the homeless population and make community efforts to allow those to access to bud and housing for all, mental health and employment guidance for all. 7 days ago Don't let speculative real estate developers come in and build multi-story "mixed use" monstrosities with housing that only considers "luxury condos." Similarly, developers like Shea come into neighborhoods and shoehorn in their out of character developments, which are out of character and designed for maximum profit. Preserve our remaining open space, and use existing dormant retail and/or industrial areas for new housing, but with an eye towards maintaining sustainable density. 7 days ago Change the school zoning for those with a Carlsbad address to be able to send their children to Carlsbad schools and not San Marcos schools 7 days ago Traffic patterns. Zoning issues. 7 days ago Please stop the infill development. The development near us (Shea Homes) does not match the character of olde Carlsbad. We are surrounded by single story ranch style homes under 2,000 square feet. No need to built a HUGE new home right next door to a 60 year old small home. 7 days ago Maintaining the character of this beautiful community. 7 days ago Preserving open space, maintaining the feel of the village, connecting different developments via trails/pedestrian and bike friendly roads 7 days ago Carlsbad is already too crowded. In our neighborhood recently, every vacant lot is in the process of building. We're losing the character of our neighborhood - too many cars - houses too close together. Why do we have to jam more people in when it's already too much? 7 days ago Minimizing your growth, it's too much! .7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport=False 123/148 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 261 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation 7 days ago What will be the impact to the community where the low income housing will be placed. It is proven that lower income brings with it more crime, less care taken of the properites, devalues houses in surrounding area. 7 days ago Why are non residents of Carlsbad able to take this survey? All I know about Carlsbad is, it's pretty, and the traffic is horrible. 7 days ago You should not adapt these destructive policies that wreck community value and development. People have to earn a living, save their money, and live in areas that they can afford. The policy of forcing communities to adapt their current development only causes an increase in poverty, lower quality in education and lower re-sale value of existing homes. Carlsbad is great just the way it is and does not need any more government influence. 7 days ago The fact the highways are already too crowded. 7 days ago Please do not introduce low income housing to areas where it will not fit in. It should be concentrated in the village where those residents can easily access shops, work places, by walking in case they don't have cars. Our house is worth well over a million dollars. We chose to live outside of the village area for the reason of safety (top priority) and we love the quiet few of our area. Please do not introduce low income housing here. 7 days ago Na 7 days ago Please please please do not put more housing for homeless and mentally ill in The Village. You are going to ruin the heart of Carlsbad for businesses, residents and tourists alike. The Village is already overrun with homeless and mentally ill people. just walk around from midnight to 4 am and see what The Village is like. 7 days ago Why can we not have limited growth? Our pretty little town has become too big and what do we do after 2029? Do we then build another 40,000 houses? lam for no growth stall. 7 days ago The only thing that make Carlsbad special is the remaining undeveloped space. Once that goes, you can never get it back and Carlsbad will just be another Irvine or any other generic town in Southern California. There are more important things than jamming every inch of available space with housing. 7 days ago Don't over build in Carlsbad. Keep the natural look of carlsbad 7 days ago Save open spaces and do not encroach on native habitats 7 days ago Don't build. 7 days ago Keep the character of the city. Too much modern construction becomes cookie cutter. 7 days ago Keep the downtown the same as it has been for years. Free of street people and keeping businesses in good health for dinning and tourists to keep coming and enjoying our city. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 124/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 262 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Can we change some of the archaic rules around garages? We are being held back from expanding due to the requirement of a two-car garage. We have a single garage now and off street parking for 4, but rules are saying we need to build a bigger garage, which our lot makes complicated. 7 days ago Stay out of the village. We are rapidly losing our small town feel. And have nfras ructure before just building a bunch of houses/multi unit dwellings 7 days ago When we moved to Carlsbad the population size was perfect. Getting around was easy, there was just enough retail. Now I would move honestly, because the quality of life here has gone down. I see homeless people daily, their waste on the streets. The traffic has become outrageous. The downtown is becoming something that no local will use, with those massive structures and no greenery around them. STOP building. We don't need state or federal funding which doesn't even end up being used for the people it is supposed to help. Bringing in low income housing into areas hurts those low income people, and the schools they attend which are not properly resourced to handle their needs. I see graffiti now, and a degradation of our town. STOP developing. 7 days ago Not interested 7 days ago High rise density is creating a future slum. Really consider quality of life for the residents. 7 days ago Stop building it's ridiculous the next thing y'all are going to do is build peers out into the ocean there is simply no more buildable land in Carlsbad not to mention traffic and quality of life in the area 7 days ago affordable housing is TOP priority! 7 days ago The less development the better. 7 days ago A person that works in Carlsbad should be able to afford to live in Carlsbad. That is currently not the case, so I commute from south of Sea World everyday. I can't afford the rents up there. Ridiculous that a single adult with no children and a BS degree in the sciences can't afford to pay the rent up here. But I guess that's how they keep people out. 7 days ago Preservation of open space for wildlife and conservation. Open space is not a parking lot or the edges around new roads and houses are built It is not apparent that Carlsbad's (over) development has paid much attention to the retention of open space for conservation 7 days ago Stop building. Carlsbad has become Ridiculously overcrowded I have lived here for 36 years and I am appalled at what y'all have done an allowed to be done with the land in this area we are no better than orange county at this point, 7 days ago Reduce the four-story limit for new housing in Carlsbad village to 2 stories 7 days ago Evenly distributed schools. 7 days ago Consider the senior citizen community on fixed income. 7 days ago There is a lot of open space. Need to allow developers to build which will help the economy overall. Many people would like to live in Carlsbad but there are not many options. 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 125/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 263 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation NEED MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING MAJORITY OF CURRENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DWELLINGS WAITLISTS ARE FULL 7 days ago Don't screw this city up by creating crap neighborhoods because of ridiculous left wing policies. We chose Carlsbad and pay dearly to live here and most certainly don't want liberal policies to create unsafe neighborhoods that devalue our homes. 7 days ago Consider the investment and value of current homeowners/taxpayers when evaluating plans to expand housing, and do so with a goal not to reduce same. Look to Orange County as an input of what NOT to do. 7 days ago Fix the traffic first, don't ruin the environment an leave plenty of open space for recreation & wildlife. 7 days ago More affordable single-family housing. We were hoping to buy this year before Covid hit, and now are looking at trying to buy next year. 7 days ago Putting a park at Ponto! NO parks on the coast for all of the thousands of families in our area. GREED appears to be a factor by two council members and it is NOT okay! 7 days ago Please do not mix high and low income housing because that creates terrible class en' and it's not fair to all involved. Instead, Carlsbad should have amazing and safe affordable housing options so all can live in our community without the temptation of envy. Also, we don't want to look like the San Fernando valley with giant mixed use apartment and condo complexes hanging over our streets. Please keep Carlsbad a large but small feeling local beach town. It's why I bought my house here. Thank you! 7 days ago Allow 1,200 SQ. FT. A.D.U.'s in Carlsbad, like many other. North County Cities, and provide no permit fee for AD U development. 7 days ago I prefer that no additional housing is built in Carlsbad or surrounding areas, there are already massive traffic issues, power and water shortages that simply cannot be sustained with more residents being added to the population. 7 days ago Keeping village feel in Carlsbad Village 7 days ago Please stop the sprawl and utilize SmartGrowth recommendations. 7 days ago Consider. traffic 7 days ago DO NOT MOVE TOWARDS SMART CITIES/HIGHER DENSITY. WE DON'T NEED THAT AND IT DESTROYS THE CITY CHARACTER. 7 days ago More granny flats would be a great solution. 7 days ago Allowing more private outdoor space for families 7 days ago 7 days ago Stop trying to put indigent dwelling units in already densely populated areas that have families and children around. AKA Harding street 7 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreportaFalse 126/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 264 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation I don't want to decrease the property value with affordable income housing. 7 days ago 2 BD and 2 BA apartments so a family with kids have a place or two roommates can keep their housing costs down. 7 days ago Keep rural areas rural 7 days ago The city needs to streamline regulations so more can be built. Average prices exceed $1 million for a home. This excludes so many from contributing to the community and raising a family here. We need a diversity of housing types at different price points. 7 days ago Allowing low income hardworking families, living in low income apartments, who are taking good care of their credit with the dream of being able to purchase a condo or small home someday in the City of Carlsbad. (like the condos that were built with Habitat for Humanity on Roosevelt almost to Laguna) So their children can continue going to school here in Carlsbad. Pride of ownership, will keep the families from applying for housing assistance thru section 8. 7 days ago Don't destroy the village or any of our access to nature. 7 days ago X 7 days ago More options for young professionals to start their first mortgages etc 7 days ago Programs that specifically help Teachers, Fire Fighters and Police Officers 7 days ago Low cost housing for first time buyers and seniors 7 days ago Na 7 days ago Please ensure that our parks and natural reserves are protected in the housing plan. Additionally, please consider his future transportation with regards to higher density with new housing developments affect the culture of the this amazing city and the traffic flow. Also, if affordable housing can have key aspects for younger students or young families would be help stimulate the local economy. 7 days ago Please listen to your communities and approach this carefully without jeopardizing the beauty of this city 7 days ago If building, use the additional property taxes to build additional schools. 7 days ago Traffic abatement. And keep high density housing near commercial centers to obviate commuting. Make developers pay for road improvements, not tax payers. 7 days ago It should be standard to also develop a plan on traffic flow. Carlsbad is already super crowded and the traffic and parking is horrible. 7 days ago Consider that families are doing everything in their power to advance their life style. 8 days ago https://publicinputcom/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 127/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 265 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation que la comunidad se combine con la naturaleza, y que comunidades nuevas seen accesibles para familias debajos recoursos, please 8 days ago Communities should include parks and walking trails that are accessible for all ability levels. 9 days ago There also should be more three-dimensional features on the facades. 9 days ago I'm concerned about the densification of the Village. We need to limit the height to three stories and the architectural features of the fronts need to have a neighborhood feel. The, boxy designs of a lot of these new buildings seems very cold. I'd like to see townhouse / row house facade designs and tree lined streets in front. 9 days ago The saturation of vacation rentals! The granny flat I rent now will be converted into a vacation rental. Everywhere I've lived has been overrun with vacation rentals. We need to push vacationers to hotels more, it's out of control. 9 days ago As a single morn renting in Carlsbad the last 14 years, making now $100k with excellent credit, my only option for single family home ownership is to leave Carlsbad. This doesn't seem right, it doesn't seem fair. Consider this group when creating your plan. Why put low-income & homelessness above someone like me that works so hard. (In healthcare of all industries!) 9 days ago Traffic is a zoo in many parts of the city. Please be very very careful where new housing is placed toss not to make traffic in those already congested areas worse. 9 days ago Don't build 9 days ago Adequate off street parking standards. Improved pedestrian experience getting from residential to commercial areas. Better, more frequent public transit. Preserve neighborhood character. 10 days ago Additional 55+ housing that is not manufactured 10 days ago Please preserve the natural beauty of this community and do not allow development to destroy the character and peace of this town, but please also make sure that that there is enough affordable housing for people who need to work and raise their children here. Our community depends on vacationers and resort style living, but people who work at those places also need an affordable place to live. It's a hard task, but that's your job. 10 days ago Don't add more, don't make low cost, rent assistance available we move here for the lifestyle and space as it is. 10 days ago Impact on schools. Many of our school sites are too small to accommodate hundreds of new children 10 days ago Don't infringe on current home owners rights or decrease the value of our properties. Create a plan that doesn't bring more crime, traffic, and homelessness to our City. 10 days ago Please make open space a priority in Carlsbad. It's such a special city and the open space is diminishing rapidly. 10 days ago https://publicinputcom/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport=False 128/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 266 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Keep our village small and quaint. Stop multi unit housing on top of existing residence. Listen and help Residents that own and live here 10 days ago Allow mixed use and higher density, improve public transportation so people will actually use it instead of driving Don't develop more housing without good public transportation 10 days ago The parameters and controls need to take in consideration the neighborhood parking and ambiance of the existing neighborhood. It days ago N/A 11 days ago Capping population on the city in conjunction with resources available. Don't build too much for over population. The current rate is hard to sustain with city resources 11 days ago Consider rezoning retail and industrial for residential. With the change in working and shopping habits I'm guessing a lot of commercial spaces will no longer be needed and are already close to infrastructure. 11 days ago I have no confidence in Sacramento making good decisions for California, but please make good decisions for Carlsbad. 11 days ago Appeal of city. Carlsbad is a safe, friendly place. Additional housing is welcome as long as Carlsbad retains its character and overall appeal. ii days ago STOP growth near coast & Barrio. Urban living is NOT affordable. 11 days ago Adu are a great tool to increase housing throughout the city with minimal impact. Follow the lead of encintas and SD by incentivizing them asap 11 days ago Make it clear the city can overrule HOAs, some of which are litigious NIMBYs. 11 days ago I think the primary issue with housing prices in CA is the difficulty of development (permitting, environmental, etc) We need to build more, faster to keep up with demand and keep prices down. 11 days ago We love Carlsbad and trust the people who make the decisions so we appreciate hearing our thoughts, but please do continue what you're doing because it is working! 11 days ago The most important consideration would be the environment and climate change issues. 11 days ago Parking. Traffic, and Noise 11 days ago Do not build up. Keep olde Carlsbad less congested ii days ago Walkability 11 days ago Emergency access routes. Several housing areas only have one way out to major roads and in an emergency, like a fire, all the traffic could cause deaths. 11 days ago hrips://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 129/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 267 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Stop overdevelopment of the Village into Highend Units. days ago Build multi units near or on the parking lot of the The Carlsbad Shoppes Mall. It is underused, close to transit, grocery and shopping. 11 days ago Keep an Olde Carlsbad Theme/look.. 11 days ago I really like the AdU, we have had them in the past for family members and would like to have one here. But I do think it is important to make sure that the Landlord/Owner lives at the property or nearby. Trust me, that it makes a difference in what happens noise and otherwise. 11 days ago Be VERY careful about low income apartments density and the crime it fosters. 11 days ago Rescind the dwelling unit caps established by the growth management program. They are not legally enforceable and create a false expectation that the city has the power to limit growth. 11 days ago Density is great near public transit, but maybe not so much to where we have 4 or more stories Ii days ago I would like to add in that the minimum property size in Old Carlsbad be increased when taking larger lots and splitting them. There should be granny flat incentives with larger lot sizes so that during a property split proposal developers cannot build homes on smaller lot sizes that are still unaffordable. This way the neighborhood keeps the feel that is established but there are available rentals for lower income. 12 days ago Housing for employees of the city, teachers, etc. allow the people who work hard to make Carlsbad a great place to live the chance to actually live here. 12 days ago If you ever are thinking of having a homeless shelter/encampment/living in cars like the city of Encinitas did, I suggest you put this near the city council offices where you all work and meet. Do not put this in residential neighborhoods 12 days ago The "demand" exists, so if we want more units, government needs to focus more on "carrots", and less on "sticks". Reduce regulatory & financial impediments. 12 days ago Making sure we provide dignity for our less fortunate community members with housing that is beautiful and spread out in our city, not in one area people will come to identify as "poor." Developers as of yet are not able to do their projects and make an income from affordable housing especially with requirements and restrictions imposed. They have 0 incentive to build affordable. That has to change. Finally, we should preserve the open space we have left. Let's develop older ugly buildings And transform them so we don't cut into our beautiful environment. 12 days ago No more hotels -timeshares-etc. keep the Village small. Stop with the giant building ruining our cute little downtown. 12 days ago Millennials grew up in single family homes - not townhomes and granny flats. Don't force us into smaller dwelling because of a rigged market 12 days ago Rent for one bedrooms is too expensive. Cap rent for regulated single occupancy 12 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 130/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 268 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation No building on the lagoon - go back to building single family homes that are affordable- not gigantic 12 days ago Leave open spaces open. 12 days ago Stop building. You once prided yourself on open space. Now you call a median open space. We are still waiting for a park on Buena vista that was discussed years ago after the developments on pio pico and las Flores and valley and Buena vista. Quit turning us in to Orange County. 12 days ago Family home buying classes or programs to utilize education and programs to help families low income buy instead of be trapped in rent that goes up every year 12 days ago De-segregating old neighborhoods 12 days ago Do not permit housing or development at Pinto or other land that is currently undeveloped. 12 days ago Density and height: more of both for the future. 12 days ago Hold builders accountable to build low income housing to purchase. We have enough low income rentals. Start offering Section 8 again. 12 days ago More of the housing that low income people can purchase with the city holding the second. It seems most builders are taking the easy way out and building low income apartments rather than housing low income people can purchase. That is the only way our children who grew up here will be able to stay here. It's very difficult to find that type of housing. 12 days ago Keep Carlsbad as it is with open space for all to enjoy and not have it become another Santa Monica or San Francisco, which is why we moved here in the first place. Let us be rewarded for a lifetime of hard work, scrimping by to save to be able to buy a home. Too many people want handouts and not want to work. They want others to just give it to them. There are many other areas people can go to that will be more reasonably priced. 12 days ago Please, please leave open space open--that's why we moved here 17 years ago. Please ensure enough parking in the village. Please do not create more traffic on ECR and the northeast quadrant-- Cannon, College area. 13 days ago You should consider and be respectful as to why many taxpaying citizens and voters invested in a home in Carlsbad- to get away from high density housing and to own a single family parcel in a single family zoned neighborhood with open space and trees! Yes, we WORKED hard for it and did not inherit it from our parents. To change that code when so many people have invested in a home here is NOT fair or morally correct. Stop giving in to the developers' greed. Use the vacant office parks to increase housing. But look around HIGH DENSITY CREATES SLUMS. 13 days ago Traffic is already bad everywhere in Carlsbad and recent development has shown that the city is at capacity. We can hardly drive on El Camino Real anymore and when schools go back the commute to either high school is going to be a bear! I'm concerned to learn this much new housing is in the plans. 13 days ago Please maintain open space where we have it... we don't want to be OC/ LA. 13 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 131/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 269 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Restrictions on ADUs need to be changed. We have been held back adding one as the ideal design would exceed the size limit (640 sq. ft.) ... we would like to see this increased to 1000-1200 sq. ft so that a more useful 2-3 bedroom accessory dwelling unit could be added. Another thought is the permitting of "tiny homes" or establishing guidelines for allowing them as most detached units exceed the 14' height restrictions as they loft the sleeping area, Lastly, density and/or size of ADUs should be based on lot size and parking (street parking NOT permitted). Years ago we started plans for a 3-wide, tandem garage with the thought being that the space above it could be an ADU. We ran into the problem of how do we reduce the 900+ ft2 second level to 640 ft2 and achieve two bedrooms while fitting into the existing neighborhood ... still working on it but larger ADU maximum size would help. 13 days ago Approve some single family housing plans that actually include yards for families to enjoy! -3 days ago Traffic management. Improving access to transit. Smaller sq ft units (starter homes rather than family homes). Renting doesn't allow saving for a down payment. Starter homes allow the younger generation to gain access to an investment to help them buy a bigger home in the future. 13 days ago traffic, parking and quality of life for existing residents should be considered before adding more housing 13 days ago Why does it have to stay out of the "flight path"? (Stated in the video). I have helicopters and planes fly over my house almost every day and I've been told there is no flight path that air traffic needs to adhere to. I want to know where I can buy a home that is NOT in the flight path! 13 days ago None 13 days ago less multifamily and more single family homes 13 days ago Please stop with the building!! I've lived here for 40+ years. Can't enjoy the beaches anymore because they're so packed. Traffic everywhere. It's terrible. The building needs to stop. 13 days ago Providing outdoor space such as a backyard, not just parking lots and having homes have their own characteristics and not like McMansions that all look the same. 13 days ago Please do not approve the free housing or rehab, drug addiction that you plan on Harding. If so, please consider outside established neighborhoods. 13 days ago Carlsbad is close to being built out. The only viable space remaining is the parking lot by the old mall on El Camino. When we're full, we need to tell the State sorry, you're out of luck here. 13 days ago More affordable housing! 13 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedrepart=False 132/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 270 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Provide permanent housing for those experiencing chronic houselessness. While many might oppose the idea and say 'why should they live rent-free when I have to pay rent?', it's been proven that it actually saves the city money to provide permanent housing for those experiencing houselessness instead of using city resources, such as using the police to make arrests for loitering, etc. that end up being more expensive and take time away from other tasks. There's been a program started in downtown San Diego called Housing First-San Diego, by the San Diego Housing Commission that provide folks with permanent housing, short term rentals, etc while they are able to find a job. As we know, in order to pay for rent, it's necessary to have a job to pay for it, but in order to apply for a job, an address has to be provided, which people don't have if they don't have a place of residency. It becomes an endless loop that houseless people become trapped in. The solution is to create housing in Carlsbad that provides the houseless members of this city with an opportunity to at least have a place to live while they are able to get the help (mental health resources, job training, etc.) that they need. 'Homeless' shelters only provide temporary housing and many focus on being abstinent from drug use, etc., but they aren't equipped to handle long- term housing, and thus many fall pattern to going in and out of said shelters. This part of our community is also especially vulnerable right now with COVID-19 cases remaining high in our city. Many of the patrons in Carlsbad who are houseless rely on public buildings like our Dove Library as a place of respite during the day, which has now changed given the strict but necessary guidelines our public libraries are under. It's important to not forget this part of our community when planning for future housing developments. In addition to the houseless population in Carlsbad, it's extremely important to consider where the housing developments will be. I have personally witnessed more wildlife coming into our neighborhood after the newest housing developments in La Costa Oaks were made (on the other side of the Carlsbad Fire Station). This has led to coyotes coming into our neighborhoods, sometimes right behind our backyard with is located on the old Rancho Santa Fe Trail and have also been spotted in our cul de sacs in the early evening. This is dangerous for small pets, and I don't fault the wildlife for coming into our spaces at all, as it's us who are encroaching on their natural territories. It's really important to take into consideration the effects that it has on the wildlife surrounding our city and making sure that we leave enough land for them to continue live on. 13 days ago Not having to drive so much, traffic patterns, more walkable communities with mixed use housing/retail/services 13 days ago I would like to see developers present drafts of different types of options that are being proposed in Carlsbad so that I can see all options Carlsbad has on the table. 13 days ago help to new families, easier credit and down payment assistance to newly married couples and those with babies 13 days ago Why don't you guys build a nice neighborhood with smaller houses for 55+? 13 days ago Traffic congestion and quality of life is a major concern. Having lived here since 1984, Carlsbad is now barely recognizable. More housing and denser housing would be acceptable if there were better transportation options and we didn't rely upon cars so much. 13 days ago Given the traffic and noise I've become pretty much a no growth person. 14 days ago Approve more infill projects to serve the people that work at large area employers. Too many people commute a long way to get here to Carlsbad 14 days ago Develop the parking lot at the mall. You could put a ton of density there and it could be its own neighborhood. 14 days ago While there are vocal minorities in the village, it really does make sense concentrating housing near the bars, restaurants, and train station. 14 days ago Help for first time home owners with down payments. Especially for teachers! 14 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/63997embeddedreport=False 133/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 271 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Tax break for landlords who voluntarily keep the rent below a certain "affordable "level. Clarkcounty Nevada has this type of program. 14 days ago More space for parking in Ponto beach area. Everywhere one looks new homes are going up. Carlsbad needs some breathing room. Traffic and parking are a nightmare. More shopping centers for food and necessities needed. The Ralph's abc Vons stores are overloaded. Need more services before building more homes. Low income housing at Pointsettia Station is looking run down. Who in city is responsible to oversee that these low & moderate housing units are maintained once they are built? Carlsbad used to be beautiful with lots of open space but now a lot of areas in Village & along PCH are congested &junkie looking. 14 days ago More 2/3 bedroom houses with bigger setbacks. Making sure money gets to the schools for additional improvements when a projects starts. Building commercial portions earlier in the project. Helping re- develop existing commercial to offset increase in population. More bike/walk paths across train tracks to beach. More re-development of the village and along el camino with commercial on the bottom and residential on top. 14 days ago There are too many people here to begin with. Most of us moved to the suburbs to get away from major cities. Traffic is horrific as it is 14 days ago Traffic needs to be looked at before housing. The traffic signaling throughout the City of Carlsbad is terrible and lights are not in sync. Traffic does not flow through major arterial streets. Stopping at every light gives out more car emissions. Fix this before thinking about adding any more cars to Carlsbad streets. 14 days ago Because I live so close to C'bad, just north of Hwy 78 in the 92056 zip code, I would like city planners to please consider traffic! It is already a mess living by and needing to use El Camino and 78 to get anywhere! Do not add additional housing and traffic to those who already need to combat congestion and traffic daily. Of course, when I moved here 30 years ago from Orange Co., it was an oasis. And even though I don't expect that any longer in North County, please be aware that housing should be spread throughout the city, not just along the El Camino and 78 corridors. 14 days ago Focusing development on the downtown area of Carlsbad which is close to transit, shops, services, and the beach. 14 days ago Identify design standards for historical structures and resources, including development criteria for neighboring properties. 14 days ago Method to preserve historic properties-Mills act. 14 days ago Identifying design standards for historic resources and historic structures, including development criteria for adjacent properties (i.e. next to or across from parkland or smaller scale historic buildings), important to the neighborhood. 14 days ago What affect does the widened freeway have? How does the housing tie into public transportation, especially the train system. How are historic structures that have value to the community being recognized and protected? There is a need for an official list of landmarks and points of interest. 14 days ago Use effective ways to help people get housing and jobs so they can keep the housing. 14 days ago Give assistance to people not developers Minimize environmental impact 14 days 'ago bittpsinpublicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport.False 134/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 272 of 356 8126/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation That blocking out the sun with high rises in the Village be minimized. It would be a horrible shame to start looking like Oceanside by the peir. That parking IS included in building projects because even if an occupant does not have a car, they need a spot for visitors or deliveries. 14 days ago No parking on the main streets coming and going for the community. Group parking lots if space is available. Install low luminate street lighting only. Install the light fixtures at street intersections only. 14 days ago While the older lots in the Village area of town may not effectively use the space as effectively as possible, it is always a shame to see the older bungalows or more traditional homes destroyed to then be replaced by much larger, more modern homes. I know that's a personal aesthetic taste, but it is sad to see the character of the area give way to new development. First time homeowners find it nearly impossible to invest in a home in the Carlsbad area. There are of course cheaper options elsewhere, but if the City of Carlsbad commits to and wants to attract young professionals and young families to stay in the community, it needs to be more affordable for these families to invest in homes. I would settle and stay in Carlsbad for the rest of my life if I could afford it, but as it is now, we're coming up against the reality that if we want a home with space and that doesn't put us into debt, we'll likely have to leave Carlsbad and San Diego. 14 days ago I like that housing is going in the village. I was recently down there and love that people will be able to walk to local eateries, access the beach and I do think it makes for a great community feel. I have lived all other the North Park area in San Diego and found it vibrant with music, art and people. It helped me feel like a community member who was more involved and well rounded. More housing should go in the village where possible. I also think there is opportunity to build on lots that are either run down or not being used. I heard in the video the idea of building in business parks. That is an excellent ideal Think about COVID and how many companies might end their leases in the business parks, forcing building owners to sell. They could sell to the City and we can convert those to affordable housing. I like Faraday because there is a food shopping center in the middle of those business parks. Coffee, gas station and gym. We need more like this. 14 days ago None 14 days ago I think it is important to hold focus groups for all ages, demographics and income levels. It is important to hear the thoughts of people and to also let people know what lower income housing is. I've heard neighbors talk about drugs, loud neighbors, etc. moving in near by if affordable housing goes in. Let the community know that this is not true, show data. Maybe have low income people talk to the community (students, parents, single parents, etc.) on what this type of housing gives them. Make it personable instead about just location, development and money. If the "value" of Carlsbad is to care about one another, the message needs to be about the people who will live in these affordable housing units/houses. 14 days ago We need to move away from the single family housing model and incorporate more multi housing unit developments, such as duplexes, triplexes and condo type developments in the City in response to low and moderate income needs. Add amenities nearby such as large parks, libraries and easy access to retail services. 14 days ago Offer telecommuting options for city employees if we can't afford to provide housing for people who work for the city. 14 days ago Provide subsidized housing options for city employees. I can't afford to rent/buy in Carlsbad and have to commute at least two hours a day to work in Carlsbad. 14 days ago Isn't one ADA Ramp at the beach sufficient? Save our taxpayer money and don't build the second ramp. 14 days ago https:lipublicinput.com/ReportingpReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport.False 135/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 273 of 356 . 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation The idea of outing a tunnel under Cbad Blvd to access the lagoon trail is absurdly expensive and a waste of taxpayer money. People can cross the street for free. No need to recklessly spend millions of dollars on a stupid tunnel that will house homeless people and graffiti and trash etc. a tunnel is a horrible idea. 14 days ago Don't take away traffic lanes from cars to give to the use of bicyclists. They # of bike riders is so low and they are obnoxious how they travel in packs. If they rode single-file like cars have to do they could stay in the lanes already provided. 14 days ago Stop adding housing with insufficient parking like has been going on in the village. It doesn't "encourage" the use of public transportation; it just congests the streets and is frustrating. 14 days ago You need to add more outdoor pickleball courts. There should be a minimum of 8 together but 12 would be even better, and For a city the size of Carlsbad there should be At least 50 courts! 14 days ago Make traffic and parking top prioritylilii The reduced traffic resulting from covid has greatly improved the safety, health (reduced pollution, air breathability) access to other SD communities, (downtown) cultural events and desirability of life in Carlsbad. Prior to the reduced traffic we had considered moving to a less traffic impacted area of California!! 14 days ago The environment and maintaining open space is important. Near public transit to avoid traffic issues 14 days ago Assistance for first-time home buyers 14 days ago The city should promote minimum standards for neighborhood appearance of individual homes and yards. For example, requiring trash receptacles to be hidden behind front of homes on non-trash pick-up days and reminder notices for overgrown yards. 14 days ago Do not allow "urban camping" or sleeping in cars, parks, libraries overnight. 14 days ago If you add more housing you also need to add another supermarket/shopping center. 14 days ago I'd like to see the City implement an inclusive process that incorporates feedback from as many stakeholders as possible including renters and owners. The City must prioritize the development and preservation of affordable housing. I believe it is important to hear from people who work in Carlsbad but can't afford to live here (our teachers, healthcare providers, childcare providers and others). Carlsbad isn't very racially and ethnically diverse, but as much as possible the City should include diverse voices and perspective in the process. This is also an opportunity to involve youth (K-12) and educate them about the planning process. There are wonderful historical examples of this such as the process that led to the implementation of the Burnham Plan in Chicago in the early 20th century. Importantly, I feel strongly that Carlsbad needs to provide housing opportunities for people at all income levels. We need more rental housing as well as more affordable entry-level homeownership opportunities such as townhomes. Carlsbad could also consider exploring innovative public-private partnerships, partnerships with the school district and perhaps even models such as community land trusts. The could also explore ways to repurpose underutilized retail and commercial spaces. I encourage the City to be forward- thinking, inclusive and creative. 14 days ago More affordable housing. We work to pay rent basically because we want our children to have a better quality of life than we did, reason why we chose Carlsbad, but it is challenging to make ends meet 14 days ago We moved to our neighborhood in Carlsbad to escape high density areas. The State is forcing our city to build high density homes when the State should instead stop allowing more people into our state which puts a strain in our precious resources, especially water. Don't give developers incentives to build high density. No one wants high density. 14 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport=False 136/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 274 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation I like the idea of developing condos and apartments densely around The Shoppes. Mid and lo income 14 days ago low income housing should not be a permanent program. short term assistance with increases overtime 14 days ago Repairing and rebuilding existing units are favored over expanding in vacant areas or condensing existing communities. Please don't allow our neighborhoods to lose their charm. 14 days ago These small homes should also be walkable to stores and restaurants and work places 14 days ago Small affordable single family homes that face each other with walkways instead of streets to encourage community. Not everyone wants a McMansion. Beach bungalow style would add such character. This would be a good style for older adults... 14 days ago I would love to see more open spaces. We have lost so much of that in recent years. I would like to see some thoughtful planning that doesn't destroy our beautiful city by turning it into an Orange County. 14 days ago smart growth, higher density, in walkable neighborhoods with residential and small commercial (dining, service, retail) businesses close to transit station. carlsbad is a CITY and needs to provide affordable services to ALL its residents 14 days ago stop giving developers free rein to destroy the environment and existing neighborhoods (ie high-rises in the Village) 14 days ago You are the experts! I am not. Thank you for your service. 14 days ago New construction in and at the edges of the village do not fit the overall character. Looks like new sore thumbs. Be like Carmel and have some type code to maintain historic charm. /4 days ago Schools are already over capacity and have low resources 14 days ago At least one new group home for persons with developmental disabilities. And/or a larger complex for this under-served population. 14 days ago Consider the esthetics. The new buildings going up all over down town are ruining the village atmosphere that people come here for. Out of character and downright ugly. We will be looking back on them years from now the way we do 70s architecture! 14 days ago No apartments or group homes, party homes in the neighborhoods. Any rebuilds or new homes need to fit the flavor of the street. 14 days ago Our neighbor built a granny flat. They charge top dollar, so it isn't helping low income families. Our privacy, after over 35 years, is now gone as the flat overlooks our backyard and patio. Not a fan of granny flats. 14 days ago Excessive state regulations increase the cost to developers, and therefore the cost of housing to residents in all areas. The city should establish an official position objecting to excessive State regulation upon the counties and cities. 14 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/63992embeddedreport.False 137/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 275 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Housing for the developmental disabled. My son is one of the many young adults that does not have access to supported housing so he stays stuck at home. What will happen when we die? There's an epidemic of autism- this needs to be addressed! 14 days ago We must preserve the history and heritage of the Olde Carlsbad, the Village and the Barrio. Once this history is destroyed it is gone for good. I see one by one the older beach bungalows torn down for ultra modern townhomes built to the max density per zoning. These monstrosities have no esthetic connection to the houses around them or to the history of Carlsbad in general. This is such a shame and I believe that it degrades the Village as a quaint seaside town. We need to take a lesson from Communities like Carmel and Santa Barbara and maintain the original charm of Carlsbad Village with parameters to create consistency of character. WE have enough going for us here that we do not need to sell our souls to the highest bidder. 14 days ago Consider code adjustments that will discourage or forbid property owners from converting garages to living space. It seems most households already have more cars than garage spaces so our streets are filled with parked cars that make our neighborhoods more dangerous for kids, walkers and drivers. For the same reason, I'd like to see people actually using their garages for cars (what a novel concept!) instead of overflow storage but I suspect the only way to do it would be to institute a permit system for street parking. The hope would be that a limit on street parking would "force" people to clean out their garages and use them for cars! Sorry, had to vent on this but it points out the importance of adequate parking spaces for any new residential builds. 14 days ago Keep the height of all new development in the Village to 3-4 stories max. 14 days ago None 14 days ago Stop increasing density. Stop allowing building right up to sidewalk-zero lot line. Need more space between neighbors. More SFRs and fewer MFRs. I didn't like the response choices to many of your questions. 14 days ago Please stop over populating the Village. Carlsbad is a huge city and not all multi-family growth has to be in the Village. Also, please listen to our input. 14 days ago Living in a coastal town is an earned privilege, not an inherent right. Affordable housing should be developed more inland, where land is not a premium, therefore more affordable. As a developer of affordable housing for the past decade, our sites are always chosen with land values/premiums in the forefront of the decision process. 14 days ago Housing and mass transportation system should be developed together to lower car traffic and have a better environmental impact 14 days ago Actual houses under $400,000 14 days ago Affordable houses, not just apartments, condos or townhouses. Small bungalow homes maybe. It would be great to buy a home under 400,000 for those of us who aren't millionaires, but hard working low to middle class. 14 days ago Keep open space open. No tall buildings in coastal area 14 days ago We live in Carlsbad because it is NOT densely populated. I oppose the idea of subsidizing housing for those who cannot afford to live here. Living in Carlsbad is a privilege, not a right. There are more affordable communities in other parts of San Diego County. 14 days ago https://publicinputcom/Reporting/ReportPreview/6399?embeddedreport.False 138/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 276 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carisbad, CA - Report Creation Carlsbad has a significant history of smart growth and the current plan (pre-update) reflects that. Updates to the plan should be as carefully considered as the existing plan was. Carlsbad is extremely fortunate that our existing tax base can support a very nice set of city services across a reasonably wide geographic area. There is no need to increase the density of housing beyond what has been envisioned for decades. One factor that this survey didn't cover is the importance of recreational opportunities within walking distance of housing. Currently, there are areas in Carlsbad where children and families must drive to the nearest city park. I would like to see the placement of parks within walking distance of all homes in Carlsbad as a priority. 14 days ago Stop building111111 I'm tired of this city becoming over populatedIIIII Leave the open space! 14 days ago Housing developed in Carlsbad to date has mostly been high end. Now we are almost looking backward in order to comply. A percentage of all new housing ought to be for lower income people. We need to ditch NIMBY 14 days ago Private homes on small lots, 2 stories at most. P 14 days ago Keep facilities that cater to residents with mental health and drug problems away from schools 14 days ago Provisions for older residents on fixed incomes to allow them to age in place. Something - anything - to rein in the ridiculously high cost of housing, which is so, so much higher than other states. Walkable communities, with SAFE bicycle paths and green space built in. 14 days ago For a city of 100,000 plus, Carlsbad is a wonderful place to live. Open space is valuable for the physical and mental well being of all Carlsbad residents. 14 days ago Good luck 14 days ago Housing resources to support homeless population should be coupled with other social services to set the program up for success. Carlsbad has a wonderful look and feel. Oceanside is losing that with the increase in high rise housing. We should avoid losing our appeal by keeping multi-unit structures to no more than 3 floors. 14 days ago Keep in mind that The Village is a tiny piece of Carlsbad and stop giving The Village everything it wants. The rest of us are treated like outliers or less important but we are paying a lot of taxes too 14 days ago Think about population demographics, to have a balanced mix of younger and older, those with and without families, workers and retirees, etc. Balance needs for parks and rec, disabled access, and professional athletes (e.g., world class cyclists). 14 days ago Carlsbad congestion and traffic is not because we lack good roads, it is caused by uncoordinated traffic lights which leave too much of the intersections vacant for too many seconds between light changes. Our traffic problem is self-created. 14 days ago PARKING!! Do NOT reduce/eliminate parking for low income housing or housing by transit. 15 days ago It's unfair to penalize those without homeowners associations- you might consider opening up the associations to allow additions of one or two apartment blocks in those areas. It's only fair. 15 days ago Housing that would allow for less driving in day to day life would be amazing. Specifically I mean housing near (in order of importance) grocery stores, schools, parks, and restaurants. 15 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport.False 139/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 277 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation n/a 15 days ago Community involvement is critical. Housing should be like existing, for example a long time single family home could lose privacy to back yard if a 3-5 story apartment building is allowed. Better to have a one story increase lie: existing one story single family home could allow a 2 story apartment/condo so that the integrity of the existing home (and value) could be maintained. 15 days ago The wait lists for affordable housing are too long! 15 days ago The city should think twice about how low income housing is managed. In the Bay Collection, people who are not low income reside in the low income housing because they are able to game the system. I don't know why my tax dollars are spent on people gaming the system. On top of that, there are communities adjacent to Carlsbad where housing is cheaper. I understand that the state is requiring the addition of low income units. But according to the growth plan of Carlsbad that was originally adopted, did we plan on even adding any new housing at this point? I don't agree stall with amending the growth plan and I find it dishonest that the Carlsbad government keeps amending it. It was agreed to and should not be changed. 15 days ago We MUST make housing more affordable. Build/add housing walking distance to services/work. Rely less on cars, more on walking/public transportation. MORE environmentally friendly. Help the homeless. Need to mention AFFORDABLE again. 15 days ago So much new housing has inadequate green space within the new construction - yards, between apartments, space between the structure and noisy roads. It's not good for people to be packed in like that. Please require more green space along the lines of TNglewood. Please make open space and the environment a priority. 15 days ago Add more low income housing for Seniors. I was a Cbad resident and homeowner for 30 years but was forced to downsize and move to Oside ( recession, loss of job etc) to find affordable housing...:-( 15 days ago lam living with my family I have very low income 15 days ago No growth is best 15 days ago what makes the most sense regardless of Nimbys 15 days ago Apartments should be in affordable property areas. Example East of El Camino Real. No affordable low income apartments in beach areas or expensive areas. It does not make sense. Zone apartments in the most affordable areas only. 15 days ago Do not put housing projects on ballot. Nimbyism is the greatest problem for getting housing built. 15 days ago Traffic congestion Hiking trails. Open spaces 15 days ago If increased housing were not mandated by the state, I would say do not add any more housing in C'bad. We are functionally at build-out, more houses will cost us way too much in decreased quality of life. Lobby Sacramento, and copy Encinitas to drag things out as long as possible. 15 days ago Who decided that we need 3500 new units by 2029? Hmmmm 15 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/63992embeddedreport=False 140/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 278 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation Please maintain the character of Carlsbad Village, our incredible ocean recreation and vistas and our overall outdoor recreation-oriented lifestyle 15 days ago Continue to increase the density in the village. The condos look great and have cleaned up the barrio edge. There is still considerable land south of Palomar airport road along the rail line to continue with dense dwellings. 15 days ago Please survey neighborhoods for vacation rentals, they are hiding in plain sight. Vacation rentals cause much of the housing shortage in coastal California... period. 15 days ago You notice that I did NOT answer any of the questions about adding more housing. For each of those questions you should add a response option that reads "There are already too many people in Carlsbad; we do not need or want more housing." I have lived in Carlsbad for nearly 30 years and I have seen the politicians consistently selling out the residences by making zoning changes in favor of housing developers. It needs to stop and it needs to stop now. 15 days ago Too much traffic on La Costa Avenue east of El Camino. Offensive and invasive. No pitbulls" zones. 15 days ago Minimize negative impact on folks already living here 15 days ago Traffic is already bad, don't make it worse. 15 days ago neighborhoods with fewer to no HOAs; no Mello Roos. 15 days ago Although I indicated a preference for development in so-called "smart growth" areas, more specifically I would prefer that development occur in areas where there either exists, or there can readily be created, good access to public transit, essential shopping and services (e.g. grocers), and public open spaces. I would not be in favor of locating housing adjacent to a shopping area that lacked reasonable access to essential goods and services like a grocer, just for the sake of locating it near shopping/commerce. 15 days ago None 15 days ago Rent control on Apartments, I get an annual increase and NO maintenance has been done to the building in years. 15 days ago Enact an ordinance supporting the Mills act to protect historic properties within Carlsbad 15 days ago NA 15 days ago We have to allow for growth. We cannot attacks any and all development as destroying Carlsbad's character. We need more homes and I see development as an opportunity to get improvements built in my neighborhood that will benefit me. 15 days ago Change planning and zoning laws to accommodate ADU's. Make it easier fpr residents to build studio/one bedroom apartments for people. As of now, parking requirements and utility requirements are onerous and expensive and dissuade homeowners from doing this. Amnesty for homeowners who have added units to their property without permits as long as they meet code. Count the ADU's as part of our housing element requirements. 15 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport=Faise 141/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 279 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation active senior condos or apts with elevators, many many residents over 50, want to move,but cannot or in future, will not be able to do stairs. There is too little offered, not nursing homes, but places for younger epty nesters who want out of large homes, this will create more homes for new families. 15 days ago Affordable housing can be a great benefit to our community. 15 days ago Do not fill all land with homes or businesses. Leave space for animals and nature.. 15 days ago Stop building high rises in the village. You're ruining the city. It will look like Oceanside soon enough. There's already trash everywhere, no parking, etc. I've lived here for 23 years and for the first time ever hate coming into the village. What a mess. 15 days ago Not too many houses and room for animals. We have taken their property. 15 days ago Maintain existing R1 zoning boundaries. 15 days ago developing walkable communities would be great, as well as live/work type communities, more people are working and will be working from home so walkability to grocery, restaurants and stores is great. Also I'd like to see some of the industrial or commercial building areas rezoned for housing. There are a lot of vacant and unsightly industrial buildings along Camino Vida Robles and other parts of Carlsbad. .15 days ago Prioritize taxpayers over vagrants 15 days ago Less parking lots, less restriction on how far back from the street houses need to be. More mixed use buildings. 15 days ago I think the city has done a good job maintaining a desirable lifestyle for residents by preventing overdevelopment and ensuring that home values grow. Given that we get a lot of tourists traveling to Carlsbad, I think it's important to prevent an influx of new residents so the city can retain its appeal as a sought-after, small beach town with a lot of attractive amenities and avoid the pitfalls of growing too fast. 15 days ago Maybe build small communities like San Elijo Hills to house all the Low Income housing. Services and other amenities could be focused on those with lower incomes/. 15 days ago Rent stabilization in Lakeshore Gardens Mobile Home Park 15 days ago limit short term rentals which remove available housing from the market. Short term rentals have hollowed out our neighborboods at at the beach, have added congestion, trash, and transients to the streetscape. Make this housing available to families on longterm basis only. 15 days ago NA 15 days ago A fair and legitimate way to make an application for affordable housing. Please I 15 days ago Please consider SANDAG's Regional Transportation Plan (a regional transportation ecosystem), and how that could impact/alter where Carlsbad places affordable housing. 15 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport.False 142/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 280 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation Carlsbad's affordable housing in lieu fee is so low that it is simply an incentive for developers not to build affordable housing. That fee must increase dramatically or just get rid of it - stop giving developers a choice and instead require them to include affordable units. Eliminate single-family zoning. Multi-family housing should be interspersed with single-family to create a more equitable society (and schools). 16 days ago Upzoning, re-zoning, upgrading infrastructure, resuming the commuter bus from transit stations to work and resident population centers, adding fire stations, improving city services as population increases 16 days ago That there is enough water for new housing. Check with police and fire department to make sure they an cover the additional people. 16 days ago I would like to buy in the future - but as a single mother with a modest income - I would need financial assistance. 16 days ago Perhaps some kind of rent stabilization - not necessarily "rent-control" - I moved here from the SF Bay Area for "affordable" housing. I pay here for a3 bedroom condo - less than a Studio there. Please keep that kind of gentrification and $1000+ rent increases from happening here. 16 days ago Residences built in live-work neighborhoods shouldn't be $1M+ in cost 16 days ago • Keeping down payment low 17 days ago Walkable town centers 17 days ago These are my thoughts, my way to work to catch the bus in the village of Carlsbad I see little houses being updated and modernized for rent I would like the city to purchase one and I can continue renting and when I pass away they can have it back 0© 0 17 days ago More senior affordable rental units. 17 days ago More affordable housing for senior citizens! 17 days ago Maintaining am open feel with natural space combined with as much affordable housing as you can make. There are plenty of strip malls and shops. Let's help our working poor and not build just to build. 17 days ago Give consideration to opportunities for entrepreneurs to lead development, as opposed to already established developers with deep pockets and investment funds. Many community members would love to have an option to build, maintain and manage multi unit properties with 4 to 8 or even 12 units. However, with a need to get the job done fast and cheaply, the city chooses to fund and approve large development on open land, which is a continued strain on resources and impact to the long term residents. Large development firms don't care about Carlsbad, they care about streams of revenue. 17 days ago Traffic, keeping the village topography, affordability for seniors, keeping hiking trails and parks. 18 days ago Kids can select any school district, So kids with low incomes can access to good schools. 18 days ago I would like us to encourage more racial and economic diversity through our housing plan. It would make us a more balanced, inclusive, and welcoming city to live in. Thank you for your hard work in formulating our future plans. 18 days ago https://publicinput.com/ReportinglReportPreyiew/6399?embeddedreport.False 1431146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 281 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation As areas are densified, particularly near transit, it is important to create pedestrian connections that are inviting and can provide a preferred alternative, not just a sidewalk up-hill without regard for the pedestrian experience. Also, as areas are densified, plentiful outside areas are important for passive enjoyment, such as green spaces with benches and picnic areas as opposed to park spaces that only provide for active play. Also, spaces for outside gatherings, such as areas for farmers' markets, outdoor music venues, cafes that offer outside dining, can all add to community connections in a positive way. As our populations age, we will no longer be connecting with neighbors through youth sports or other similar venues that tied us together through the participation with other young families. Nevertheless, planning for the future could anticipate how older adults might find opportunities to mingle and mix and remain connected. 18 days ago Too many Hispanics in Housing Authorities is a major DISASTER, they bring their own friends and family, its a business. 18 days ago Be sure they are LEGAL, many are frauds, fake real deceased ID's. 18 days ago With The targeted number of new housing units, the City will have to be very creative and cooperate more with property owners and developers. I don't see where 3k units could come from outside of major planned communities and apartments in the large tracts of open space east of El Camino Real and south of Cannon and the strawberry fields on Cannon and I-S, 18 days ago Connect College Blvd From Cannon to El Camino and build high density in that area. That would put housing near job centers and would solve traffic/transit issues in our area. 18 days ago I think that you need to join with other cities to protest this plan forced on us by the state to change the density and character of our village. Low income housing was originally sold to us as a way to provide for people who work in Carlsbad to live in Carlsbad. Now, we are changing the socioeconomic makeup of our community which will bring with it the the problems associated with lower income communities. 18 days ago Ease in acquiring information and applications for affordable housing 18 days ago Developments classified as "condos"—eg Lennar—should actually include denser housing. Not sprawl concealed as density. 18 days ago Developing affordable home-ownership opportunities for young people and families in and around Carlsbad, not just rental. 18 days ago My highest priority is to build housing for middle-income working adults in their 30's which they can afford, so they can enjoy Carlsbad as we have done for 34 years. And I don't mean tiny condos crammed into small lots. 18 days ago I think there should be a system in place that allows growing families already in the low income system to transition from a smaller unit to a larger unit. My husband and I had no children when we purchased our 2 bedroom affordable home, but now we have an 11 month old and another baby on the way and are quickly outgrowing our home. Although we still qualify for low income it seems to either be impossible or very very difficult to transition into a larger unit with more space for a growing family. Moving into a larger unit would be a win-win as we would get the space we need and our smaller unit would still go to a low income person looking to purchase a smaller home. 18 days ago To prioritize housing availability for those on social security and Soc security disability. They truly have been left behind on fixed income with little chance to better their condition. Provide opportunity for those with limited means to possibly donate time and experience to the city to fill needed areas that benefit the population as a whole. 18 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/8399?embeddedreport=False 144/148 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 282 of 356 8/28/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA - Report Creation To notify residents of upcoming low income housing availability for the following year 18 days ago Offer a multi generation program so additional dwelling space can be affordably financed for Multi generations to live together for affordable housing alternative. Allow homes with additional vacant Small lots to build affordable homes for extended family without having to merge lots ( example in barrio) and build for family on adjacent lot as if an ADU. Allow more than 2 ADUs where space exists. Reduce permit costs. (The price of permits is so expensive it could instead pay for housing for a family!) Homeowners should be allowed to add to housing And use the funds to house our families without having to pay huge permit bribes to the city. 18 days ago I believe ADUs are never truly affordable for low income families. And people who build ADUs do so for a family member or friend they know. Not a stranger with low income. It's not a solution to making affordable housing available. When houses were being built with granny flats decades ago, those units were not affordable. Please don't expect a builder to develop affordable housing. In multi-million dollar markets, landlords want top dollar. 18 days ago Why not stop growth entirely? Carlsbad is already on the verge of becoming too dense. Why does every lot in Carlsbad have to be covered by a building? Is growth the objective of the building and planning departments in order to sustain their employee levels? Stop the Growth! 18 days ago No more high rises in the village. 18 days ago Height restrictions so views are not obstructed! 18 days ago Individuals with intellectual disabilities are often clumped with low income, but they sometimes have different needs because they are not able to drive a car and often cannot take public transportation, which further diminishes their income. Carlsbad has no housing list for these individuals to sign onto so where are they supposed to go if their parents die if they can't get on a county list because they live in Carlsbad? 18 days ago keep carlsbad standard high 18 days ago Everything in CA is very expensive and quite liberal. Better conservative politics would influence me. 18 days ago Carlsbad needs more affordable 55+ senior apartments, manufactured homes and condos. 18 days ago Please keep my neighborhood party free. Quiet peaceful 18 days ago Be mindful of the people who need affordable housing. What will the access to resources such as healthcare facilities, grocery stores, public transit, schools, and clean water access be like? Will the housing plan be attainable for younger people, people of color, people with disabilities act... 18 days ago Encourage current apartment buildings and landlords to accept Section 8 housing. Deposit assistance programs. Roommate matching service/background checks. Oh and stop high density building in the Village and Barrio" 18 days ago Keep Carlsbad quaint. Don't over develop. 18 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreyiew/6899?embeddedreport=False 145/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 283 of 356 8/26/2020 City of Carlsbad, CA- Report Creation The developers are building huge homes and condos for sale because that's what makes sense financially for them. How can we make it EASIER for them to want to build affordable apartments for rent? 18 days ago We should go above and beyond the state mandated housing allocation. There is a housing affordability crisis in North County, and this is our opportunity to do something about it! 18 days ago I applaud City Council and Staff's extensive work to address these social issues. It is time for us to continue our march for justice by providing housing opportunities for the homeless, young, and economically depressed members of our society. NIMBY is out-of-date and counter-productive. Let's continue to be proactive, design innovative and efficient solutions, prove ourselves to be leaders of a just society, and take the lead in fulfilling our forefathers intent: "...certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness". 18 days ago Insure that all low or moderate housing includes air conditioning and safe parking or gated parking. Both for health, safety and more appealing. 18 days ago We should be increasing housing density everywhere, but especially near the two train stations and anywhere within walking distance of businesses 18 days ago Strongly regulate rehab/halfway houses! 18 days ago More charters and schools in the neighborhoods 18 days ago Consider the poor & disabled. 18 days ago Also, as to the ADU questions above, I would very much be interested in adding an ADU to my property for all the options listed in the question but my lot size is too small to accommodate an ADU. Plus, I suspect the HOA would be a huge obstacle. 18 days ago I would like to see more affordable housing options specifically for seniors! Many of us are looking at being forced to sell our homes because of ever-increasing property taxes and never-ending Mello-Roos. We should be able to at least stay in our area even if it means moving into an apartment, but all the senior apartments have waiting lists so long that one cannot even be added to the list because lists are closed. 18 days ago As more people work from home, I would like to see housing become available in place of commercial buildings that are unused. 18 days ago We are housing an adult daughter due to the high cost of rent in this area. I'd love to see more programs available for young people to live independently at a reduced rent. 18 days ago Carlsbad needs to be more affordable - the new developments are absurd 18 days ago https://publicinput.com/Reporting/ReportPreview/639Pembeddedreport=False 148/146 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 284 of 356 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !^JEFFER SONSTCA R L S B A D VILLAGE D R PAL MERWYCANNONRDLAS FLORES DR C A RLSB AD BL MARRON RD LAGUNADR L A C O S TA AV ELCAMINOREAL RANCHOSANTAFERDC H E STN UTAV TAMARACK A V ST A T E S T ALGA RD MELROSEDRMONROE S T ALICANTE RDVA LLEYST ELFUERTESTFA R ADAYA VCO UG ARDRC ARCOUNTRYDRCAMINODE LOSCOCHESC A LLE BARCELONA OLIVENHAIN RDLEGOLAN D D R COLLEGE B LCAMINO JUNIPER OPARKDRKELLYDRPALOMARAIRPORTRD P O IN S E T T IA L NPAS EODEL N O R T E ARMA D ADR P A SEODELN ORTEPOINSETTIA LN CAMINODELAS ONDASC A M IN O VIDA R O BLE BLACKRAILRDGA B B I AN O L N A VIA RAPY DOVELN B A TIQ UITOSDR AMBROSI ALN ANAT RACTCASSI ARDHIDDENVALLEYR DW INDROSECRCORTEDELNOGALKESTRELDRA V E NI DA ENCI NASCOSMOSCT CARL S BADBLCARLSBADB L YAR ROWDRSE NW NE SW Site 137 aff. units Site 1049 aff. units Site 11199 aff. units Site 12456 aff. units Site 1493 aff. units Site 1524 aff. units Site 2993 aff. units Site 4212 aff. units Site 553 aff. units Site 6181 aff. units Site 7259 aff. units Site 942 aff. units \\shares\GIS_App\RequestsMarch2015\ComEconDev\Planning\RITM0024006_21\Exhibit 4a.mxdMap 1: Sites prioritized by community input Exhibit 4a I Potential Housing Sites* (in order of priority) Convert vacant industrial property to allow housing Convert commercial property to allow housing Allow housing on underutilized lots * Excludes Site 13 - Zone 20 cluster Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 285 of 356 !^JEFF E RSONSTCA R L S B A D VILLAGE D R PALM ERWYCANNONRDLAS FLORES DR C A RL S B AD BL MARRON RD LAGUNADR L A C O S TA AV ELCAMINOREAL RANCHOSANTAFERDC H E STN UTAV TAMARACK A V ST A T E S T ALGA RD MELROSE D RMONROE S T ALICAN TERDVA LLEYST ELFUERTESTFARADAYAVC ARCOUNTRYDRCAMINODE LOSCOCHESC A LLE BARCELONA OLIVENHAIN R DLEGOLAN D D R COLLEGE B LCAMINO JUNIPER O SALK AVPARKDRKELLYDR COLLEG E B LP A L O M A R AIRPORTRD P O IN S E T T IA L NPAS EODEL N O R T E A RMA DADR P A SEODELN ORTEPOINSETTIA LN CAMINODELAS ONDASCAMINO V IDAROBLE BLACKRAILRDGA B B I AN O L N AVIARAPY DOVELN B A TIQ UITOSDR AMBROSI ALN ANAT RACTCASSI ARDHIDDENVALLEYR DW INDROSECRKESTRELDRA V E NI DA ENCI NASCOSMOSCT CARL S BADBLYAR ROWDRLA S PALMASDR SE NW NE SW Site 320 aff. unitsSite 1524 aff. units Site 137 aff. units Site 942 aff. units Site 1049 aff. units Site 553 aff. units Site 1493 aff. units Site 8126 aff. units Site 6181 aff. units Site 11199 aff. units Site 7259 aff. units Site 4212 aff. units Site 4134 aff. units Site 12456 aff. units Site 2993 aff. units \\shares\GIS_App\RequestsMarch2015\ComEconDev\Planning\RITM0024006_21\Exhibit 4b.mxdMap 2:Sites prioritized by the Housing Element Advisory Committee Exhibit 4b I Potential Housing Sites* (in order of priority) Convert city and agency-owned property to allow housing Convert commercial property to allow housing Count proposed projects that require rezoning and includehousing Increase units allowed on properties that already allowhousing Convert vacant industrial property to allow housing * Excludes Site 13 - Zone 20 cluster Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 286 of 356 2021-2029 Housing Element April 2021 Appendix C: Key Site Fact Sheets EXHIBIT 5 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 287 of 356 This page left blank intentionally. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 288 of 356 APPENDIX C Key Site Fact Sheets City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update ‐ OUR HOME OUR FUTURE This appendix provides an overview of the 15 key sites proposed by the City of Carlsbad for the production of housing. These potential housing sites are not in addition to but instead are a subset of the sites presented in Appendix B. On sites 1 – 13, the city is proposing a change in General Plan land use designations to increase the density allowed on each site. Site 14 is owned by the North County Transit District and Site 15 is the city’s Oak Avenue Public Works Yard, which is planned for relocation. These properties, both of which are in the Village, are already designated for multi‐family residential and are considered key sites as the agency/city ownership creates opportunities to partner with a developer to provide lower‐income units. Facts sheets on each site are provided on the following pages. Each sheet provides the following information on each site: Site description, including an aerial view of the site Site features Site opportunity Site details (parcel number, ownership type, current General Plan designation, Growth Management Plan Quadrant, parcel size, proposed General Plan designation, current and proposed residential opportunities (expressed as number of units), and income category of the units) Figure C‐1 shows the location of each site. C-1Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 289 of 356 APPENDIX C Key Site Fact Sheets City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update ‐ OUR HOME OUR FUTURE C-2Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 290 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 1 – North County Plaza City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE SITE DESCRIPTION The site is a nearly 20-acre shopping center (North County Plaza) developed with stores, restaurants and other businesses. It is located along Marron Road (a four-lane employment/transit connector street) and west of The Shoppes at Carlsbad. The northernmost portion of the site encompasses a stretch of Buena Vista Creek. SITE FEATURES SITE OPPORTUNITY North County Plaza is conveniently located to major transportation corridors and transit. It provides goods and services and is close to other shopping areas. It is proximate as well to open space in the form of Hosp Grove, Buena Vista Lagoon, and Buena Vista Creek. Environmental buffers and the flood zone along the creek impact or potentially impact the shopping center’s developable area. A portion of the shopping center along Marron Road is also in a flood zone. In 2021, the city received an application (GPA2021-0005 and others) to redevelop a portion of North County Plaza into a mixed-use project. Proposed is the demolishing of 46,000 square feet of commercial space and construction of 240 apartment units and new retail space. It is anticipated 36 of the units will be affordable to lower income families. The application is currently under review. The attached letter to the city from Kimco Realty Corporation, the project applicant, expresses support for a mixed use, high density residential project at North County Plaza. The shopping center owner and operator, PK 1 North County Plaza, is a subsidiary of Kimco. Under consideration by the city are changes to the shopping center’s current land use designations. The current land use designation of R/OS, Regional Commercial/Open Space (applied to the area of Buena Vista Creek), would be changed to R/R-40/OS. While the current R designation permits a limited number of homes above the first floor of a commercial development, the proposed “split” designation would continue to recognize North County Plaza as a regional commercial center and would permit a greater number of residential units without the constraint of having to locate the units above a commercial first floor. The Open Space designation would not be affected by the proposed change. The R-40 designation would permit densities from 37.5 to 40 dwelling units per acre. Characteristic of this density are four and five story apartment buildings. At the minimum density of 37.5 du/ac, potentially 300 units could be built on the property, which is more than the current application proposes. This yield is based on assuming half the developable property acreage (about 8.75 acres) would develop residentially while the other half would continue to be used or would develop commercially. The approximately two-acre area designated open space (Buena Vista Creek) is excluded from these acreage calculations. Exact acreages and yields, as well as the land use designation changes proposed for the property, would be coordinated with the property owner, particularly considering the submitted application. Changing the properties’ designations, such as to R/R-40/OS, would require amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Local Coastal Program and would also require City Council and California Coastal Commission approval. The table below summarizes site information. The income category of units and proposed unit yield are based on the submitted project. ▪ Shopping center ▪ Utilities accessible ▪ Some site constraints ▪ Includes part of Buena Vista Creek ▪ Active development proposal on file ▪ Close to services and transit Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 291 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 1 – North County Plaza City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE Parcels Number 156-301-16 GMP Quadrant Northwest Ownership Private (single ownership) Parcel Size 19.52 acres Current General Plan Designation R/OS (Regional Commercial and Open Space) Proposed General Plan Designation R/R-40/OS (Regional Commercial/Residential 37.5 to 40 du/ac and Open Space) Current Residential Opportunity Approximately 62 units Proposed Residential Opportunity 240 apartments (based on submitted project) Income category of units 204 above moderate-income units, 36 lower-income units (based on submitted project) Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 292 of 356 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 293 of 356 C-6C-6Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 294 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 2 – The Shoppes at Carlsbad parking lot City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE SITE DESCRIPTION The site is an underutilized, multi-parcel property off Marron Road (a four-lane employment/transit connector street) west of El Camino Real. The parcels are numbered on the map to the right. The site encompasses the parking lots for The Shoppes at Carlsbad mall and a North County Transit District transit station. It does not include mall buildings. One parcel (5) is at the southwest corner of El Camino Real and Marron Road, opposite the rest of the parcels. The parcels range in size from approximately 0.75 to nearly 30 acres and total 57 acres. The City of Carlsbad is the site owner. SITE FEATURES SITE OPPORTUNITY The very northwest corner of the site, part of parcel 1 on the map, is constrained by Buena Vista Creek and its associated riparian habitat and floodplain area. Other than this small section, the property overall has no known physical constraints to development due to environmentally sensitive areas. The existing transit station at the site’s west end is expected to remain. The northernmost portion of the mall parking lot, beyond parcel 1 and along Buena Vista Creek, is in the City of Oceanside. As it is outside Carlsbad, this portion of the parking lot is not part of the site acreage reported here. After serving the mall’s parking needs, the parking lot could accommodate other uses, including homes. While residential uses are currently permitted by the Westfield Carlsbad Specific Plan (the approved planning document that regulates development at The Shoppes and surrounding parking lot), the site has no formal residential land use designation. Brookfield Properties, owner of The Shoppes at Carlsbad, supports redevelopment of the parking lot with homes and other uses. Please see the attached letter. Under consideration are changes to the land use designations applied to the entire mall and parking lot. The current land use designation of R, Regional Commercial, would be changed to a “split designation” of R/R-40/R-23; R-40 is a proposed residential designation that would permit densities from 37.5 to 40 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). R-23 is an existing residential designation that permits densities from 15 to 23 du/ac. Housing Element Program 1.1 proposes to increase the minimum of the R-23 density range from 15 to 19 du/ac. While the current R designation permits a limited number of homes above the first floor of a commercial development, the proposed “split” designation would continue to recognize The Shoppes as a regional commercial center and at the same time would permit a greater number of residential units without the constraint of having to locate the units above a commercial first floor. In addition, the R-40 designation would result in housing densities considered by the state to be affordable to lower income households. The R-23 designation would result in densities considered affordable to moderate income households. Likewise, units anticipated under the R designation would be at a density of 15 du/ac are also considered affordable to moderate income families. The split designation would further include the OS, Open Space, designation as appropriate to recognize the creek. Mall parking lot Utilities accessible City owned Buena Vista Creek Minimal site constraints Includes transit hub; close to services 1 2 3 4 5 C-7Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 295 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 2 – The Shoppes at Carlsbad parking lot City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE Characteristic of the densities that would be permitted by the R-40 designation are four and five story apartment buildings. For the R-23, two- and three-story apartments and condominiums would be typical. Based on the minimum densities of each designation (R, 15 du/ac; R-23, 19 du/ac; R-40, 37.5 du/ac), the table below lists potential unit yields for each parking lot parcel. Parcel acreages are divided equally between the commercial and residential designations; for parcel 2, for example, this means approximately 15 acres are assigned to the R designation and 15 acres are assigned to the R-40/R-23 designations. Further, for parcels 1 and 2 only, 9 acres of the residential portion is proposed for the R-40 designation with the balance devoted to the R-23 designation. Map No. Assessor’s Parcel No. Acreage Status Current designation Proposed designation Existing/potential unit yield* 1 156-301-11 22.6* Parking lot, small part of creek R/OS R/R-40/R-23/OS R: 42 units (existing) R-23: 43 units (proposed) R-40: 337 units (proposed) 422 total units 2 156-302-35 29.81 Parking lot R R/R-40/R-23 R: 55 units (existing) R-23: 112 units (proposed) R-40: 337 units (proposed) 504 total units 3 156-301-06 1.45 Parking lot R R/R-40 R-40: 27 units (potential) 4 156-301-10 1.43 Parking lot R R/R-40 R-40: 26 units (potential) 5 156-302-23 0.77 Parking lot R R/R-40 R-40: 14 units (potential) Total 993 units *Parcel 1 acreage reduced by one acre to reflect portion of property designated Open Space. The city’s adopted 2017 Real Estate Strategic Plan notes the city’s general preference is to retain ownership of its properties and lease them long-term, rather than sell a particular property. Regarding The Shoppes parking lot parcels, the plan recommends “that the city should initiate exploration of options for entering into a long-term lease agreement for the parking lot properties with Rouse Properties.” At the time, Rouse Properties was the mall owner and operator. Presently, the mall owner is Brookfield Homes. The plan makes no recommendation on the property’s future use and it does not include mixed use, including residential, redevelopment Changing the properties’ designations to R/R-40 would require amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Westfield Carlsbad Specific Plan and City Council approval. The table on the following page provides summary information about the parking lot parcels, including details about the affordability (income category) of the units that could be developed based on current and planned densities. C-8Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 296 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 2 – The Shoppes at Carlsbad parking lot City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE Parcels Numbers 156-301-06, 156-301-10, 156- 301-11, 156-302-17, 156-302- 23, 156-302-24 GMP Quadrant Northwest Ownership Public (City of Carlsbad or City of Carlsbad Parking Authority) Parcel Size 57 acres (all parcels) Current General Plan Designation R (Regional Commercial) and R/OS (Regional Commercial and Open Space) Proposed General Plan Designation R/R-40/R-23 (Regional Commercial/Residential 37.5 to 40 du/ac/Residential 19 to 23 du/ac); R/R-40/R-23/OS (“OS” indicating Open Space); or R/R-40 Current Residential Opportunity Approximately 210 units Proposed Residential Opportunity Approximately 993 units Income category of units (based on minimum density)Lower: 741 units Moderate: 252 units C-9Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 297 of 356 C-10C-10Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 298 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 3 – Chestnut at El Camino Real Parcel City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE SITE DESCRIPTION The site is a group of three vacant properties under the same ownership at the southwest corner of El Camino Real and Chestnut Avenue. The parcels range from about 0.5 to over 1 acre. Several eucalyptus trees cover the approximately 2.5-acre site. Sensitive habitat and steep slopes may pose development constraints. The site is close to schools and convenient to major transportation routes such as El Camino Real and Interstate 5. Nearby is detached and attached housing. It is the intention of the property owner to combine the parcels and develop them as one project. Under their current General Plan land use designation, the properties could potentially develop with approximately eight homes. SITE FEATURES ▪ Vacant ▪ Slopes with sensitive biological resources ▪ Close to schools and transportation ▪ Potential cultural resources ▪ Near single- family homes and condominiums SITE OPPORTUNITY Under consideration are changes to each properties’ R-4 land use designation, a residential land use designation typical of a single-family home development, to R-15. The R-15 designation often applies to small lot single family or detached or attached condominium development. As proposed, the R-15 designation would have a permitted density range of 11.5 to 15 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). This compares to an existing density range of 0 to 4 dwelling units per acre. At the proposed minimum density of 11. 5 du/ac, development of the approximately 2.5-acre site could yield about 28 homes, though more site analysis would be needed to determine if constraints such as slopes could reduce the yield. The property owner has indicated support for the designation change. The owner has already submitted a preliminary review application to the city as an informal, early step in the development application process. To change the properties’ designations to R-15, amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance would be necessary and would require City Council approval. The table below summarizes site information. Parcels Numbers 167-080-34, 49, and 50 GMP Quadrant Northwest Ownership Private (single ownership) Parcel Size Approximately 2.5 acres (all parcels) Current General Plan Designation R-4 (Residential, 0-4 dwelling units/acre) Proposed General Plan Designations R-15 (Residential, 11.5-15 du/ac) Current Residential Opportunity Approximately 8 homes (@ 3.2 du/ac) Proposed Residential Opportunity Approximately 28 units at 11.5 du/ac Income category of units (based on minimum density) Moderate Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 299 of 356 POTENTIAL ELIGIBLE HOUSING SITES Site Number: 4 – Zone 15 cluster City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE Very Low and Low-Income RHNA Sites Inventory SITE DESCRIPTION The site is a group of three separate and underutilized properties located off El Camino Real (a six-lane arterial street) and College Boulevard, which terminates along the site. The properties are centrally located, close to jobs, and along a bus route. As numbered on the map to the right, the three properties contain a couple of single-family homes and some outbuildings on 11.55 acres (1), an equestrian facility on 9.81 acres (2), and an RV storage lot on 17.86 acres (3). Each property is separately owned and could also develop separately. Together, the parcels total nearly 40 acres. The properties feature a mix of constraints to development, including sensitive biological resources and flood zones. Street improvements along El Camino Real likely will be a requirement of development of parcels 1 and 3 on the map. Based on their current General Plan land use designations, the properties could develop with approximately 167 homes. This includes about 30 potential units in a mixed-use format on the commercially-designated portion of property 3 on the map, but excludes any units from property 2 with the equestrian facility as this property is entirely in a flood zone. The flood zone also encompasses small parts of property 1 and a larger portion of property 3. SITE FEATURES Mostly vacant Sensitive biological resources Flood zone impacts  Very High Fire Hazard Zone Currently designated for residential and commercial uses Requires road improvements SITE OPPORTUNITY Under consideration is a change of a portion of each property’s land use designation to R-30, a high-density residential designation that would permit up to 30 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). This proposed designation is typical of apartments and condominiums, including those up to two or three stories. The proposed changes are identified in the table that follows: 1 2 3 C-12Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 300 of 356 POTENTIAL ELIGIBLE HOUSING SITES Site Number: 4 – Zone 15 cluster City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE Very Low and Low-Income RHNA Sites Inventory Map No. Assessor’s Parcel No. Acreage Status Current designation Proposed designation Existing/potential unit yield* 1 209-060-48 11.55 Two homes, outbuildings R-4 R-4/R-30 R-4: 18 units (existing) R-30: 134 units (potential) 152 total units 2 209-060-72 9.81 Equestrian facility R-4/OS R-30/OS 0 3 209-090-11 17.86 R.V. storage R-15/L R-15/R-30 R-15: 110 units (existing) R-30: 212 units (potential) 322 total units Total 474 units Table Notes: L: Local Shopping Center OS: Open Space R-4: Residential, 0-4 du/ac R-15: Residential, 11.5-15 du/ac (11.5 du/ac is proposed minimum density; 8 du/ac is existing minimum density) R-30: Residential, 26.5-30 du/ac (26.5 du/ac is proposed minimum density; 23 du/ac is existing minimum density) *For property 1, site acreage is divided equally for both designations, resulting in two, approximately 5.775 acre sites. For property 2, no unit yield is realized due to flood constraints. For property 3, yields are based on 9.6 acres for the existing R-15 portion and 8 acres for the proposed R-30 portion. These acreages are consistent with assumptions in the General Plan; see Policy 2-P.86 of the Land Use and Community Design Element. Constraints identified by site specific analysis may reduce densities. For all properties, potential yields reflect the increase in units over existing permitted densities. The designation change proposed for property 3 would result in the loss of a minimum eight acres currently designated for local shopping center development. The remainder of the parcel acreage, 9.6 acres, is already designated R-15. As proposed, the R-30 would have a density range of 26.5 to 30 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). Note that before development could occur, flood zone issues would need to be addressed. Proposed and existing designations are at densities considered suitable for lower, moderate and above-moderate income housing. The city has approved part of property 2 as a biological mitigation site for the future extension of College Boulevard, but a portion of it remains available for residential use. As noted, due to the flood zone over the entire property, the city is not counting potential units from the property to help meet its Regional Housing Needs Assessment. Redesignating the current R-4 portion of the property to higher density, however, may incentivize its development. The city has received a letter of support regarding property 3 and its proposed designation changes. The letter, attached, is from the Barclay Group, which is in the process of the purchasing the property. The current property owner, Walmart, concurs with the designation changes. Further, the letter provides details on how the property could develop based on its existing (R-15) and proposed (R-30) designations. The table below summarizes site information, including the affordability (income category) of units that would be produced at existing and proposed densities. C-13Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 301 of 356 POTENTIAL ELIGIBLE HOUSING SITES Site Number: 4 – Zone 15 cluster City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE Very Low and Low-Income RHNA Sites Inventory Parcels Numbers 209-060-48, 209-090-11, 209-060- 72 GMP Quadrant Northeast Ownership Private (each with separate ownership) Parcel Size 39.35 acres (all parcels) Current General Plan Designations R-4, (Residential, 0-4 du/ac), R- 4/OS (Open Space), and R-15/L (Residential, 8-15 du/ac and Local Shopping Center) Proposed General Plan Designations R-30 (Residential 26.5-30 du/ac) or R-30/OS (Open Space) Current Residential Opportunity Approximately 167 units (at 3.2, 11.5 and 15 du/ac) Proposed Residential Opportunity Approximately 474 units (@ 3.2, 15 and 26.5 du/ac) Income category of units (based on minimum density) Lower: 346 units Moderate: 110 units Above moderate: 18 units C-14Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 302 of 356 C-15C-15Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 303 of 356 C-16C-16Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 304 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 5 – Avenida Encinas car storage lot City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE SITE DESCRIPTION This two-acre industrial parcel, at the southwest corner of Avenida Encinas and Cannon Road, is developed with a car storage lot. The lot is screened by a landscaped berm. It is directly across Avenida Encinas from the Carlsbad Suites hotel and borders the railroad tracks. SITE FEATURES Developed with car storage and landscaping Close to the beach Close to jobs Designated for industrial use Freeway and railroad noise constraints SITE OPPORTUNITY The parcel is considered underutilized as it could develop more intensely with industrial or offices buildings, similar to other similarly-designated properties to the south along Avenida Encinas and in business parks along Palomar Airport Road. Due to its proximity to the freeway and the railroad, the site is impacted by transit noise. Airport noise is not a constraint. Additionally, the site is within easy walking distance to the beach (under one-half mile) and employment opportunities along Avenida Encinas. Under consideration is a change to the property’s land use designation from PI, Industrial, to R-30. R-30 is a high density residential designation. Typical development in the R-30 designation would be apartments and condominiums up to two or three stories. As proposed, the R-30 would have a density range of 26.5 to 30 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). At the minimum density of 26.5 du/ac, approximately 47 residences could be built on the site. The General Plan Noise Element does not permit residential construction where noise levels are “normally unacceptable,” such as along Interstate 5, if alternative sites are available. However, the element also recognizes where projected noise exposure is other than “normally acceptable,” construction may occur subject to appropriate noise analysis and measures to reduce exterior and interior noise to levels allowable for residential use. As such, new multi- family building in Carlsbad does occur adjacent to the freeway and railroad. Based on the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, Carlsbad has a significant need for sites at densities considered appropriate for lower income households (see discussion beginning in Section 10.3). At the proposed 26.5 du/ac, this site would be considered to have such an appropriate density. Until these sites are finally determined, it is appropriate to continue to consider this property. To change the property’s designation to R-30, amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Local Coastal Program would be necessary and would require City Council and California Coastal Commission approval. The table below summarizes information about the site. Parcels Numbers 210-090-24 GMP Quadrant Northwest Ownership Private Parcel Size 2 acres Current General Plan Designation PI (Planned Industrial) Proposed General Plan Designation R-30 (Residential, 26.5-30 du/ac) Current Residential Opportunity 0 units Proposed Residential Opportunity Approximately 53 units (at 26.5 du/ac) Income category of units (based on minimum density) Lower C-17Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 305 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 6 – Crossings Golf Course Lot 5 City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE SITE DESCRIPTION The site is a vacant, city-owned property located off College Boulevard (a four-lane arterial road) midway between Faraday Avenue and Palomar Airport Road. It overlooks the golf course and is on the west side of the street. The site was graded as part of the Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course development in the early 2000s. While the overall site is 11.4 acres, much of the lot is steep hillside that drops to the golf course and open space. The developable part of the lot is only 6.8 acres. SITE FEATURES SITE OPPORTUNITY There are no known physical constraints to development due to environmentally sensitive areas and the parcel is located outside the McClellan-Palomar Airport flight path. It is not significantly impacted by airport noise. Because the parcel is city owned, development with a higher percentage of affordable housing may be possible. Under consideration is a change of the property’s land use designation from PI/O, Planned Industrial/Office, to R-30, a high-density residential designation typical of two to three story apartment projects. if the R-30 designation were applied to the property, it would have a minimum density of 26.5 dwelling units per acre and a maximum density of 30 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). At the minimum density, approximately 180 units could be developed on the graded, flat developable portion of the site. To change the property’s designation to R-30, amendments to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and zoning designations would be necessary; these amendments would require City Council and California Coastal Commission approval. In addition, and consistent with Lot 5’s existing land use designation, the city’s adopted Real Estate Strategic Plan calls would need modification to allow residential on the property as it calls for the property’s long-term lease for hotel or office purposes. The site is included in both mapping options; however, the city will soon conduct studies to determine the property’s highest and best use, whether that is office, industrial, residential, or some combination thereof. If studied in the environmental document, that does not preclude adoption of a combined residential and Planned Industrial/Office designation. (Note: The vacant and already graded parcel directly across College Boulevard from this site is also city-owned but is not suitable for housing due to airport restrictions.) ▪ Vacant ▪ Utilities accessible ▪ Graded ▪ Minimal site constraints ▪ City owned ▪ Close to jobs Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 306 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 6 – Crossings Golf Course Lot 5 City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE The table below summarizes site information. Parcel Number 212-270-05 GMP Quadrant Northwest Ownership Public (City of Carlsbad) Parcel Size 11.4 acres (6.8 acres devlopable) Current General Plan Designation PI/O (Planned Industrial/Office) Proposed General Plan Designation R-30 (Residential, 26.5-30 du/ac) Current Residential Opportunity 0 units Proposed Residential Opportunity Approximately 180 units (@ 26.5 du/ac) Income category of units (based on minimum density) Lower Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 307 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 7 – Salk Avenue parcel City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE SITE DESCRIPTION This nearly 10-acre, vacant parcel is along Salk Avenue, a street serving a mix of office, medical and industrial uses between College Boulevard and El Camino Real. It also adjacent to the large Carlsbad Research Center business park. There are no known physical constraints to development. The property is located with McClellan-Palomar Airport Safety Zone 6, which permits residential development. SITE FEATURES Vacant Designated for office use Graded No site constraints Centrally located Close to jobs SITE OPPORTUNITY Under consideration is a change to the property’s land use designation from O, Office, to R-30. R-30 is a high-density residential designation. Typical development in the R-30 designation would be apartments and condominiums up to two or three stories. As proposed, the R-30 would have a density range of 26.5 to 30 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). At the minimum density of 26.5 du/ac, approximately 259 residences could be built on the nearly 10-acre site. Manufactured slopes along the property perimeter are counted in determining density calculations and unit yields. To change the property’s designation to R-30, amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Fenton Carlsbad Center Specific Plan would be necessary and would require City Council approval. If redesignated, office uses would cease to be permitted on the property, but office, industrial, and open spaces uses would continue to be permitted on surrounding lots. The table below summarizes the information about the site. Parcels Numbers 212-021-04 GMP Quadrant Northwest Ownership Private Parcel Size 9.8 acres Current General Plan Designation O (Office) Proposed General Plan Designation R-30 (Residential, 26.5-30 du/ac) Current Residential Opportunity 0 units Proposed Residential Opportunity Approximately 259 units (at 26.5 du/ac) Income category of units (based on minimum density) Lower C-19Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 308 of 356 t} Scripps March 3, 2021 Carolyn LWlll, Chair of the Housing Element Advisory Committee Scott Donnell, Senior Planner City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 RE: Site Number 7 -Salk Avenue Parcel -2021 Housing Element Update to the General Plan Dear Ms. LWUl and Mr. Donnell, Scripps Health is the owner of the above referenced parcel ("Site 7"). Based on the October 20, 2020 Staff Report lo the Housing Element Advisory Committee, Site 7 is identified as a potential site for future multi-family residential development as pa.rt of the City's Housing Needs Assessment. The property is currently zoned for Office development. Scripps would like lo express its support for Site 7 lo remain on the list of potential sites for future multi-family residential development. However, Scripps would also like lo maintain flexibility. As such, we agree the site is appropriate for residential development. For that reason, Scripps Health supports the City 's consideration to rezone the site to residential. However, there is ongoing internal analysis lo determine the highest and best use for this property. Weighing the needs of the community includes providing healthcare. While Scripps Health would like lo leave this site on the list of potential residential sites, we would also like lo keep the option of future healthcare use as well . Please feel free to contact Richard McKeown, Corporate Vice President, Corporate Treasurer at 760- 579-1231 or mckeown.richard@scrippshealth.org, should you have any questions. Richard Rothberger Corporate Executive Vice President, CFO cc R1chnrd McKeown C-20Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 309 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 8 - Cottage Row Apartments City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE SITE DESCRIPTION The site is an underutilized property located off Aviara Parkway, south of Palomar Airport Road. The property features a relatively flat area developed with 24 duplex apartments bordered by steep slopes and sensitive biological resources. Under its current General Plan designation, the property could potentially develop with up to nine more homes. SITE FEATURES Developed and undeveloped areas Sensitive biological resources In the Coastal Zone Undeveloped steep slopes Near homes Close to Palomar Airport Road SITE OPPORTUNITY Under consideration is a change of the property’s land use designation from R-4, a residential land use designation typical of a single-family home development, to R-23, or a designation typical of condominiums and apartments. As proposed, the R-23 designation applied to the property would have a permitted density range of 19 to 23 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). For the property to reach full development potential, the 24 existing duplex apartments on-site would be demolished. At the minimum density and with demolition of existing units, new construction could result in approximately 150 new units or about 126 units more than on the site currently. Steep slopes would likely be protected as open space. The property owner has indicated support for the designation change. To change the property’s designation to R-23 and Open Space, changes to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and Zoning Ordinance would be necessary and would require City Council and California Coastal Commission approval. The table below provides summary information about the site. Parcels Numbers 212-040-47 GMP Quadrant Southwest Ownership Private Parcel Size Approximately 12 acres Current General Plan Designation R-4 (Residential, 0-4 du/ac)Proposed General Plan Designations R-23/OS (Residential, 19-23 du/ac, and Open Space) Current Residential Opportunity Approximately nine additional units (at 3.2 du/ac) in addition to the 24 duplex apartments on site Proposed Residential Opportunity Approximately 150 additional units (at 19 du/ac) Income category of units (based on minimum density) Moderate C-21Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 310 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 9 – West Oaks industrial site City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE Very Low and Low-Income RHNA Sites Inventory SITE DESCRIPTION The site consists of nine separate but adjacent parcels just south of Palomar Airport Road and to the west of Palomar Oaks Way. Each parcel is presently designated for industrial use. A portion of the site also has an open space designation. The vacant parcels, graded in the 1980s but never developed, total about 12.5 acres. A powerline easement traverses part of the site and Encinas Creek runs throughout it. Sensitive habitat is also present. The site is impacted by McClellan-Palomar Airport safety zones and noise. The city recently processed a private project to residentially develop the property. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the project on January 20, 2021. The City Council approved the proposal on May 4, 2021. The project is now pending California Coastal Commission review, which is anticipated in 2022. SITE FEATURES ▪ Active, private proposal (192 units proposed) ▪ Improvements present (e.g., utilities) ▪ Vacant, graded ▪ Site constraints ▪ Industrially designated ▪ Close to jobs and transportation SITE OPPORTUNITY Unlike other sites under consideration, the West Oaks project is a privately-initiated proposal, meaning a private party (The Carlsbad West Oaks Project Owner, LLC), not the city, is processing the necessary applications to change land use designations and develop the property. Proposed are 192 apartments, 42 of which would be affordable to lower income households. The proposal would change each property’s land use designation from PI, Planned Industrial, to R-30, an existing high-density residential land use designation. The proposed density is 24.6 dwelling units per acre. The site’s open space designation would be reconfigured to accommodate a bridge and preserve on-site habitat and buffers not currently designated as open space. To change the properties’ designations from industrial to residential, amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Local Coastal Program would be necessary. In addition to the City Council’s approval of the project in May 2021, the proposed changes to the Local Coastal Program also require California Coastal Commission approval. The table below provides summary information about the site and West Oaks project. Parcels Numbers 212-040-26 and 212-110-01 to -08 GMP Quadrant Southwest Ownership Private (single ownership) Parcel Size Approximately 12.5 acres (all parcels) Current General Plan Designation PI (Planned Industrial) and OS (Open Space) Proposed General Plan Designation R-30 (Residential, 23 to 30 du/ac) and OS Current Residential Opportunity 0 units Proposed Residential Opportunity 192 units (project proposal) Income category of units (based on project proposal) Lower: 42 units Above moderate: 150 units Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 311 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 10 – Bressi Ranch Colt Place industrial parcel City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE Very Low and Low-Income RHNA Sites Inventory SITE DESCRIPTION The site consists of a vacant 2.6-acre lot between the new Kensington at the Square townhomes to the east and the Staybridge Suites to the west. It is accessed from the north end of Colt Place and backs to Palomar Airport Road. The lot has been previously graded. About .60 acre of the property along Palomar Airport Road is restricted by the McClellan-Palomar Airport Safety Zone 2, which allows only low-density residential development. This portion can count toward determining the site’s density but cannot itself be developed with any dwelling units at the density proposed. None of the lot is impacted by airport noise such that residential construction would be precluded. SITE FEATURES Vacant Utilities accessible Graded Airport constraints Industrially designated Close to services and jobs SITE OPPORTUNITY Under consideration are changes to the properties land use designation from PI, Planned Industrial, to R-23. The R-23 designation would permit a density range of 19 to 23 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). This density is the same as that applied to the Kensington at the Square townhomes to the east. Development of the parcel at the minimum density could potentially yield approximately 50 units. The property owner is supportive of the designation change from PI to R-23, and a letter is attached. To change the properties’ designations to R-23, amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Bressi Ranch Master Plan would be necessary and would require City Council approval. If the amendments were approved, industrial uses would no longer be permitted on the property. The table below summarizes information about the site. Parcels Numbers 213-262-17 GMP Quadrant Southeast Ownership Private Parcel Size Approximately 2.6 acres Current General Plan Designation PI (Planned Industrial) Proposed General Plan Designation R-23 (Residential, 19 to 23 du/ac) Current Residential Opportunity 0 units Proposed Residential Opportunity Approximately 50 units (at 19 du/ac) Income category of units (based on minimum density) Moderate C-23Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 312 of 356 September 15, 2020 Don Neu, City Planner City of Carlsbad – Planning Department 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008 SUBJECT: Housing Element Update – Additional Site for Housing – Bressi Ranch – APN 213‐262‐17 Mr. Neu, The purpose of this letter is to formally request that the Carlsbad Housing Element Advisory Committee and the Planning Department Staff consider an additional site for housing within the Bressi Ranch Master Plan area. The requested site is located at the end of Colt Place on a vacant 2.6 acre parcel (APN 213‐262‐17) located between the existing Staybridge Suites hotel to the west and the Uptown Bressi residential project built by Shea Homes to the east. The proposed site location would be appropriate for high density residential. The proposed project site meets many of the general plan goals, smart growth guidelines, comments made by the City Council and comments provided by the public. Carlsbad General Plan ‐ Land Use and Community Design Goal 2 ‐G.1 – Promotes the “arrangement of varied uses that serve to protect and enhance the character and image of the city” by providing additional housing adjacent to existing high‐density housing within a Master Planned Community already containing varied uses. Goal 2 – G.2 – Promotes “a diversity of compatible land uses throughout the city to enable people to live close to job locations, adequate and convenient commercial services and public support systems such as transit, parks school and utilities”. This project achieves all of these by being located within the Bressi Ranch Master Plan and adjacent to Palomar Airport Road. Goal 2 – G.3 – Promotes “infill development that makes efficient use of limited land supply”. The proposed site is one of the last remaining vacant properties in Bressi Ranch and would continue to enhance the Bressi Ranch overall all theme of a walkable community. Goal 2 – G.4 – “Provide balanced neighborhoods with a variety of housing types and density ranges.” The proposed density at am R‐30 level would provide for a new higher density that further enhances the workforce housing desperately needed in this are of the City of Carlsbad. Goals 2 – G.5 – “Protect the neighborhood atmosphere and identity of existing residential area.” This site is located within the Bressi Ranch Master Plan and the master owner’s association would help ensure the protection of the neighborhood atmosphere. C-24Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 313 of 356 2 Smart Growth ‐ According to SANDAG, “Smart growth is a compact, efficient, and environmentally‐sensitive urban development pattern. It focuses future growth and infill development close to jobs, services, and public facilities to maximize the use of existing infrastructure and preserve open space and natural resources. Smart growth is characterized by more compact, higher density development in urbanized areas throughout the region. These areas are walkable, bike‐friendly, near public transit, and promote good community design, resulting in housing and transportation choices for those who live and work in these areas.” This project site fits near perfectly into this definition. The location as specified previously is close to jobs, services and shopping. It is walkable, bike friendly and near public transportation and is adjacent to a major transit corridor. City Council – Provision of Workforce Housing – Similar to the General Plan Goal 2‐G.2, the proposed site is located in very close proximity to many employment opportunities and the price point at the higher density should provide for more affordable type workforce housing. Housing for Hospitality Sector – This proposed site would be located adjacent to two hotels. Housing Along Transit Corridors – This proposed site is adjacent to Palomar Airport Road. Public Comments – Desire for Affordable Housing – Many comments expressed a desire for housing that is more affordable. This site proposes housing at a higher density and would therefore be more affordable. Support for Housing in Industrial Areas – As a part of the survey questions, the highest‐ranking location for new housing was “At vacant industrial sites that have been converted to residential use”. The current owner of this property also owns the hotels to the west and would like to provide the opportunity for his employees to live, work and shop in close proximity to the hotels. Additionally, this would also provide another opportunity for local employers to encourage their employees to live closer to their places of work. This will provide the ability to decrease VMTs and reduce carbon emissions. We believe support for such housing would be high within the Bressi Ranch employment centers. Please include this location as a part of the list of properties to be reviewed by the Housing Element Advisory Committee. We appreciate your consideration of this request and look forward to working with the Housing Committee and City Staff on this effort. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Stan Weiler, AICP HWL ‐ President C-C-25Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 314 of 356 C-26Aug. 17, 2021Item #6 Page 315 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 11 – Bressi Ranch Gateway Road industrial parcels City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE Very Low and Low-Income RHNA Sites Inventory SITE DESCRIPTION The site consists of two vacant industrial parcels south of Palomar Airport Road in Bressi Ranch. The adjacent parcels are along Gateway Road, just east of Pizza Port. The two parcels total about 5.33 acres. There are no known physical constraints to development due to environmentally sensitive areas and the parcels are located outside the McClellan-Palomar Airport safety zones. Airport noise as well is not a constraint to residential development. SITE FEATURES Vacant Utilities accessible Graded No site constraints Industrially designated Close to services and jobs SITE OPPORTUNITY Under consideration is a change of each property’s land use designation from PI, Planned Industrial, to R-40, a new high- density residential land use designation. The R-40 designation would permit a density range of 37.5 to 40 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). This proposed designation is typical of apartments up to four to five stories tall. Together, both parcels could yield about 200 homes if developed at the minimum density. The property owner is supportive of the designation change from PI to R-40. To change the properties’ designations to R-40, amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Bressi Ranch Master Plan would be necessary and would require City Council approval. If the amendments were approved, industrial uses would no longer be permitted on the properties but would continue to be permitted on surrounding properties. The table below summarizes information about the site, including affordability of the units that could yield from the site’s development. Parcels Numbers 213-263-19, 213-263-20 GMP Quadrant Southeast Ownership Private Parcel Size Approximately 5.33 acres (both parcels) Current General Plan Designation PI (Planned Industrial) Proposed General Plan Designation R-40 (Residential, 37.5 to 40 du/ac) Current Residential Opportunity 0 units Proposed Residential Opportunity Approximately 200 units (at 37.5 du/ac) Income category of units (based on minimum density) Lower C-27Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 316 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 12 - Industrial sites east of Melrose Drive City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE Very Low and Low-Income RHNA Sites Inventory SITE DESCRIPTION The site consists of two properties north of Palomar Airport Road and east of Melrose Drive, each designated for industrial use. The vacant parcels (5.94 and 8.11 acres) are situated on either side of Eagle Drive and total about 14 acres. Each site is graded and ready for development. The properties likely would be developed separately. There are no known physical constraints to development due to environmentally sensitive areas and the parcels are located outside the McClellan-Palomar Airport safety zones. SITE FEATURES Vacant Utilities accessible Graded Minimal site constraints Industrially designated Close to jobs SITE OPPORTUNITY Under consideration are changes to each property’s land use designation from PI, Planned Industrial, to R-35, a new high-density residential land use designation. The R-35 designation would permit a density range of 32.5 to 35 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). This proposed designation is typical of apartments up to four to five stories tall. Together, the two parcels could yield over 450 new homes if developed at the minimum density. The smaller of the two vacant parcels (nearly six acres, 221-015-08) is owned by Greystar, a large operator of multi- family housing across the country and developer of apartments in San Diego County. The company has submitted a letter (attached) indicating the property will be encumbered by a 5-year deed restriction prohibiting residential occupancy and developed with a surface parking lot for an industrial tenant. Upon expiration of the restriction, the letter indicates Greystar is committed to develop the property residentially. Additionally, the letter indicates a near-term surface parking lot with no vertical improvements will facilitate the property’s eventual conversion into multi-family housing. To change the properties’ designations to R-35, amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance would be necessary and would require City Council approval. If the amendments were approved, industrial uses would no longer be permitted on the properties but would continue to be permitted on surrounding properties. The table below summarizes information about the site. Parcels Numbers 221-015-08, 221-014-03 GMP Quadrant Northeast Ownership Private (separate ownership) Parcel Size 5.94 and 8.11 acres Current General Plan Designation PI (Planned Industrial) Proposed General Plan Designation R-35 (Residential, 32.5 to 35 du/ac) Current Residential Opportunity 0 units Proposed Residential Opportunity 221-015-08: 193 units 221-014-03: 263 units 456 units (at 32.5 du/ac) Income category of units (based on minimum density) Lower C-28Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 317 of 356 ` December 21, 2020 Scott Donnell, Senior Planner City of Carlsbad 760-602-4618 scott.donnell@carlsbadca.gov RE: Letter of Consideration for Inclusion in the 2021-2029 Carlsbad Housing Element. Dear Mr. Scott Donnell: We appreciate our discussion of the property we own located at 5980 Eagle Drive, Carlsbad CA. We understand that the City has an interest in considering our 5.94-acre site for the 2021-2029 Carlsbad Housing Element (“HEU”). As discussed in your letter (referenced as Exhibit A), R35 zoning is being considered for this property to satisfy the RHNA requirements as stipulated by California State Law and enforced by the Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”). Being the largest operator of multifamily housing in the country, with over 660,000 apartment homes under management, and an active developer of apartment communities across San Diego County, Greystar has a strong desire for this property to be included in the 2021-2029 HEU for R35 zoning. As you know, our property will be encumbered by a 5-year deed restriction prohibiting residential occupancy, thus restricting our ability to develop and occupy the site for multifamily in the near-term. As such, Greystar will be developing the site as a surface parking lot for an industrial tenant. The lease is still being negotiated, but Greystar is committed to developing this property upon the expiration of the encumbrances. The City and HCD should find comfort in the fact that our near-term development plans contemplate a surface-parking lot, with no vertical improvements, which will facilitate the eventual conversion into multifamily housing. To conclude, we appreciate your time and consideration of our property in the HEU. We believe that changing the zoning to allow for multifamily development on our property can be a win-win for all parties. The City and HCD can rely on the fact that the site is owned by one of the region’s most active developers of apartment housing and that the site can be easily redeveloped upon expiration of the encumbrances. In the near term, the site will be put to productive use as a parking lot consistent with applicable zoning. Thank you for your consideration. Bob LaFever, Managing Director Greystar Development West, LLC By: Date: December 21, 2020 C-29Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 318 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 13 - Zone 20 cluster City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE SITE DESCRIPTION The site is a group of six vacant and underutilized properties located on both sides of Poinsettia Lane (a four-lane arterial connector street), east of Aviara Parkway. The lots range from about three-quarters of an acre up to nine acres. Together, they total about 21 acres. As numbered on the map to the right, the two parcels southeast of Poinsettia Lane contain a single-family dwelling (5)and a greenhouse (6); the remaining parcels (1 – 4) are vacant. The three parcels clustered around the Poinsettia Lane/Brigantine Drive intersection and on both sides of Poinsettia Lane (2, 3, and 4) are under the same ownership. The properties feature a mix of constraints to development, including SDG&E powerlines, steep undeveloped slopes and sensitive biological resources, which reduce their developable acreage. Street improvements along both Poinsettia Lane and Brigantine Drive will be a requirement of development. Based on their current General Plan land use designation, the properties could potentially develop with 50 homes total. SITE FEATURES Mostly vacant (14 of the 21 acres) Sensitive biological resources In the Coastal Zone SDG&E powerline easement Steep slopes Near homes SITE OPPORTUNITY Under consideration are changes to each of the six properties’ land use designations from R-4, a residential land use designation typical of a single-family home development, to either R-23 or R-30. These proposed designations are typical of apartments and condominiums, including those up to two or three stories. The parcels could develop individually. Development of the southernmost of the six properties (6, with the greenhouse) may require access across the two parcels to the north to gain access to Triton Street. Alternatively, opportunities exist for joint development, which could reduce costs through infrastructure savings, for example. As proposed, the R-23 would apply only to the vacant, two-acre property (2) at the northeast corner of Poinsettia Lane and Brigantine Drive. R-23 would permit a density range of 19 to 23 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). The remaining parcels (1, 3 – 6) would be designated R-30, which would permit a density range of 26.5 to 30 du/ac. C-30Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 319 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 13 - Zone 20 cluster City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE Based on the minimum densities of each designation (R-23, 19 du/ac; R-30, 26.5 du/ac), potential unit yields for each parcel follows: Map No. Assessor’s Parcel No. Acreage Status Proposed designation Potential unit yield* 1 215-070-38 9.04 Vacant R-30 105 2 215-070-43 2.06 Vacant R-23 32 3 215-070-44 0.73 Vacant R-30 17 4 215-070-45 2.40 Vacant R-30 27 5 215-070-37 2.15 Home R-30 45 6 215-070-04 4.83 Greenhouse R-30 101 Total 327 units *For properties 1, 4 – 6, unit yields are reduced due to slope constraints. Other constraints identified by site specific analysis may further reduce densities. For all properties, yields reflect the increase in units over existing permitted densities. Property owner letter of support to increase density on property 6 is attached. Additionally, the owner of property 1 has also indicated support for the proposed density increase. To change the properties’ designations to R-23 and R-30, amendments to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, Zoning Ordinance, and Zone 20 Specific Plan would be necessary and would require City Council and California Coastal Commission approval. The table below summarizes the information about the Zone 20 cluster site, including the affordability (income category) of units based on minimum densities proposed. Parcels Numbers 215-070-43, 215-070-44, 215-070- 45, 215-070-38, 215-070-04, 215- 070-37 GMP Quadrant Southwest Ownership Private (215-070-43, 44, and 45: same ownership; all other parcels are uniquely owned) Parcel Size 21.2 acres (all parcels) Current General Plan Designation R-4 (Residential, 0-4 dwelling units/acre) Proposed General Plan Designations R-23 (Residential, 19-23 du/ac) and R-30 (Residential 26.5-30 du/ac) Current Residential Opportunity Approximately 50 homes (@ 3.2 du/ac) Proposed Residential Opportunity 32 units (at 19 du/ac) or 295 units ( at 26.5 du/ac), 327 units total Income category of units (based on minimum density) Lower (R-30) Moderate (R-23) C-31Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 320 of 356 C-32 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 321 of 356 Property Aerial C-23Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 322 of 356 Tax Map 6595 Black Rail Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011 Tax Map 6595 Black Rail Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011 3/30/2020 Page 1 (of 6) All information contained herein is subject to the Limitation of Liability for Informational Report set forth on the last page hereof. ©2005-2020 First American Financial Corporationand/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.C-34Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 323 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 14 – Carlsbad Village Train Station Parking Lot City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE SITE DESCRIPTION The site consists of most of the parking lot serving the Carlsbad Village Train Station and vacant, graded land to the north. The property stretches south about a quarter mile from the Carlsbad Boulevard bridge to a point a couple hundred feet north of the station and extends from the west boundary of the railroad corridor to the frontage road (State Street Alley) behind businesses fronting State Street. The approximately 7.7-acre site is owned by North County Transit District (NCTD). SITE FEATURES Parking lot, vacant Railroad corridor NCTD owned Adjacent to transit Minimal site constraints Close to services and parks SITE OPPORTUNITY The underutilized nature of the site (surface parking and vacant land) presents a unique redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Carlsbad’s downtown. The Village and Barrio Master Plan envisions the property as a transit-oriented development with the potential for increased east-west connections across the railroad tracks and opportunities for non-transit public parking. Further, NCTD has indicated an interest in developing the site with a mix of residential, business, and transit related uses (see attached letter of support). A parking garage could be constructed to accommodate transit users. The property is in the master plan’s VC, Village Center, District. This district permits the mix of uses described and allows a residential density range of 28 to 35 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). For mixed-use projects in the Village and Barrio, minimum density is calculated on 50 percent of the site area (which recognizes development of both residential and non-residential uses) and the maximum density is calculated on the entire developable area of the site. About one acre of the 7.7 acre site, encompassing the railroad tracks, is considered undevelopable and not considered in density calculations. For this NCTD property, a unit yield of 94 units has been estimated based on the minimum of the density range (28 du/ac) and on only 50 percent of the developable site area. Units likely would be in the form of apartments or condominiums in three- or four-story configurations and combined with parking, businesses and transit functions and related services. Site development would require approval by the North County Transit District and by the City Council. NCTD anticipates a request for proposal (RFP) to initiate site development. Release of the RFP is anticipated by 2022 with site availability for development anticipated by 2025. A long-term ground lease is planned. A summary of site information follows: Parcels Numbers 155-200-12, 760-166-37 GMP Quadrant Northwest Ownership Public (North County Transit District) Parcel Size 7.7 acres (both parcels) Current General Plan Designation V-B (Village Barrio)Proposed General Plan Designation No change Current Residential Opportunity Approximately 94 units (based on 50% of the site area) at 28 du/ac. Proposed Residential Opportunity No change Income category of units (based on minimum density) Lower C-35Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 324 of 356 December 24, 2020 Mr. JeffMurphy Director Community Development CityofCarlsbad 1635Faraday Ave Carlsbad, CA92008 Sent ViaElectronic Mail: Jeff.murphy@carlsbadca.gov Re: Carlsbad VillageStationRedevelopment Opportunity DearMr. Murphy: TheNorthCountyTransitDistrict (NCTD) andtheCityofCarlsbad (City) have worked closely overtheyears, achieving avarietyofsuccesses that have benefited theCityandNCTD. NCTDseekstocontinueworkingcollaboratively with ourcitypartners tocollaborate onopportunities thatpositively impact the communities weserve. NCTDrecognizesthehousing issuesthatourcommunities faceandiscommitted tosupporting Cityinitiatives throughexploring opportunities fortransit-orienteddevelopments. NCTD ispreparingtostudytheCarlsbad Villagesiteinpreparation forissuance of aRedevelopment RequestforProposal inFiscalYear2022. NCTDsupports the inclusion oftheCarlsbad Village Stationinthe2021HousingElementupdateand agrees thatthesitepossesses greatredevelopment potential. Shouldyouhaveanyquestions, pleasefeelfreetocontact me directly at (760) 966-6674or tfoster@nctd.orgorJeff Ryan, SeniorPlanner, at (760) 967-2850or jryan@nctd.org. Sincerely, TraceyFoster ChiefDevelopment Officer cc: DonNeu, CityPlanner, CityofCarlsbad ScottDonnell, SeniorPlanner, CityofCarlsbad JeffRyan, SeniorPlanner, NCTD C-36Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 325 of 356 POTENTIAL HOUSING SITES Site Number: 15 – City’s Oak Yard City of Carlsbad: Housing Element Update - OUR HOME OUR FUTURE SITE DESCRIPTION This 1.3-acre city-owned site presently serves as a public works maintenance and operations yard. It is located where the west end of Oak Avenue terminates near the railroad corridor. Across Oak Avenue from the yard is the south end of State Street. Approximately three blocks north is the Carlsbad Village Train Station. SITE FEATURES SITE OPPORTUNITY The city is currently planning a new maintenance and operation center that would include enough maintenance yard space to serve city needs. The plan would locate the new facility at the city’s large Safety Center campus on Orion Way. It is anticipated that all personnel and equipment currently stationed at the Oak Yard site would be relocated to the new maintenance and operations center. Project design and discretionary permitting are underway, and the estimated construction completion date of the new center is 2025. At that time, the Oak Yard property would no longer be needed for its current purpose. The city’s adopted 2017 Real Estate Strategic Plan provides guidance on the disposition of the Oak Yard when it is no longer needed for its current use due to the completion of the new maintenance and operations center. The plan recommends the city release a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) and enter a long-term land lease of the property. The plan does not make a recommendation on the property’s future use. With the Oak Yard no longer necessary, the site could redevelop residentially. Located in the Pine-Tyler District of the Village and Barrio Master Plan, the 1.3-acre property, consisting of adjacent 0.84- and 0.5-acre parcels, has a residential density range of 18 to 23 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). The PT District does not have a mixed-use requirement as parts of other master plan districts do. Therefore, an all-residential project could be built. At the minimum and maximum densities permitted, the property could yield approximately 24 to 30 units. As a public works yard, there may be the presence of above and below ground contaminants, such as from oil, fuel and lubricants. Completion of the Orion Center in 2025 will ensure adequate time for site clean-up and development of housing within the planning period. A proposal to develop the site would require City Council approval. The table below summarizes the information about the site, including the affordability (income category) of units based on minimum densities proposed. Parcels Numbers 204-010-05, 204-010-06 GMP Quadrant Northwest Ownership Public (City of Carlsbad) Parcel Size 1.3 acres, both parcels Current General Plan Designation V-B (Village Barrio) Proposed General Plan Designation No change Current Residential Opportunity 24 units (at 18 du/ac, the density range minimum) Proposed Residential Opportunity No change Income category of units (based on minimum density) Moderate ▪ City-owned ▪ Public works yard ▪ Close to services ▪ Near transit ▪ Minimal site constraints Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 326 of 356 EXHIBIT 6 Housing Element Update: Sites Selection Public Engagement Work Plan June 2021 Since 1969, California law has required that all cities and counties demonstrate how they will meet the housing needs of everyone in the community. The state forecasts the need for housing based on population projections, assigning them to each region on a staggered eight year cycle, and then each region must show how it will accommodate that need. When these forecasts are updated, housing plans, known as housing elements, must be updated too. This includes updating city housing policies and designating space for about 3,900 new housing units by 2029, of which about 2,100 units need to be affordable for people with very low to moderate incomes. Some of these units were accommodated through the existing plan, with approximately 2,500 still needing to be accommodated. On April 15, 2021 the city submitted the policy document portion of the housing plan to the state. This document provides an analysis of the city’s housing needs for all income levels and strategies and programs that will be implemented to respond and provide for those housing needs for the next eight years. As part of the policy document, the city was required to submit a list of potential properties that could accommodate the number of future housing units required by the state. The list submitted was developed based on public input on future housing site criteria gathered in August 2020 as well as input from the Housing Element Advisory Committee, an ad hoc citizens’ committee appointed by the City Council. The state approved and certified the policy document on July 14, 2021. The next step is to gather public input on specific sites to meet the 2,500 new housing units required by the state and develop a final map of sites for the City Council’s approval and submission to the state. Communication goal Provide the City Council with input from a broad cross section of stakeholders interested in housing issues for use in determining future sites to rezone for housing to meet the number of units required by the state. Communication objectives •Meet all public engagement and noticing requirements •Provide a variety of methods for the public to provide input, including in person (COVID- 19 health restrictions permitting), online, verbally and in writing •Create opportunities that will encourage all economic segments of the community to provide input •Communicate clearly, avoiding jargon, so community members understand why the housing element update is important and how they can engage in the process Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 327 of 356 Housing Element Update Sites Selection Public Engagement Plan _________________________________________________________________________ 2 • Maintain a constructive dialogue with the community focused on overall values and tradeoffs of various locations • Show the public how their input influenced decisions about the selection of sites for future housing Audiences Housing issues affect the entire community, including residents, employers and the public and private sectors. The following subgroups may have a particular interest, require tailored engagement approaches or help the city engage others in the process. Residents (median income and above) Density/infill concerns Property values (going up or down) Affordability Longtime residents concerned about losing the city’s character Residents concerned about adult children being able to stay in Carlsbad Residents in different parts of the city (concerns over equity) Residents who live near potential housing sites Residents (low income) Looking for affordable rentals Looking for affordable homes to buy Concerned about being displaced due to new laws Seniors of varying levels of independence Groups that advocate for low income residents Developers/builders/property owners/investors Looking to maximize return on investments Looking to protect property values/neighborhood quality of life Affordable housing developers (nonprofit and for profit) Business/employers Concern about attracting workers Availability and affordability of worker housing Overall economic development/business health of the city and region Social service providers Health and human-service providers Homeless advocates Mental health service providers Places of worship Farm workers Shelter providers Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 328 of 356 Housing Element Update Sites Selection Public Engagement Plan _________________________________________________________________________ 3 Groups that represent those with social service needs Community leaders Involved community members (social service clubs, boards of local nonprofits) Leaders of special interest groups (environmental, business, mobility, community character) HOA boards Internal Housing Commission, Planning Commission, Senior Commission, Traffic & Mobility Commission Staff from public safety, transportation, environmental management, parks and recreation, housing services and other city functions related to land use and housing element issues Other Local media Social justice advocates Environmental groups Communication activities The city’s public engagement efforts will include the following activities. Timeframes are approximate. July - August 2021 Website • Update the webpage dedicated to the Housing Element Update. • Post updated timeline and explanation of the next step(s) for the Housing Element Update and the public input process. • Create links to view the website in Spanish. • Place links prominently on the city home page and other city website pages so Housing Element Update page is easy to find. • Update questions and answers webpage. Informational materials • Send letter to residents and property owners within 600 feet of sites proposed to be rezoned for future housing. Notify them of Aug. 17 City Council meeting, when the City Council will first consider the conceptual housing site maps. • Update questions and answers fact sheet. • Develop mailers and e-newsletter to send to key stakeholders and those who participated in the previous public input process. • Create social media campaign to increase public participation. • Develop general PowerPoint presentation. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 329 of 356 Housing Element Update Sites Selection Public Engagement Plan _________________________________________________________________________ 4 Public engagement • Reach out to social service providers and community leaders for assistance in reaching low income and multicultural residents. Awareness building • Identify local organizations and stakeholders that may be interested in future housing and reach out to them with information and educational materials. Schedule presentations by city staff to take place in September. August - September 2021 (starting after August 17 City Council presentation of initial maps) Planning staff will present 2-3 maps containing housing site options to the City Council on Aug. 17, 2021 to get their approval to share them with the public for additional input. The activities described below will start in late August following the presentation to the City Council. Community outreach • Begin promoting public meetings and online survey through city communication channels, including citywide e-news, social media, Nextdoor and printed information available at city facilities. • Utilize the city’s libraries, senior center, Faraday center and city hall to promote awareness of housing sites selection process through displays and materials. • Send a mailer to ensure residents and property owners within 600 feet of potential sites to be rezoned for future housing are notified. Include date of City Council public meeting and how to provide feedback on the sites. Focused stakeholder outreach • Identify groups/individuals who otherwise would not participate in city and/or affordable housing issues. • Coordinate with local service providers and other organizations that can help reach traditionally underrepresented groups and encourage their feedback. • Hold a meeting at the Library Learning Center (or similar location familiar to community members) with Spanish speaking residents to gather input. Informational materials • Post two or three proposed maps with future housing site options on the project webpage with an overview of each and criteria used to develop the maps. • Develop an updated video. General public comment period • Allow a 45-day public comment period between late August and early October 2021, for stakeholders to submit public comments on the housing site options via mail or email in addition to the other input methods described below. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 330 of 356 Housing Element Update Sites Selection Public Engagement Plan _________________________________________________________________________ 5 • The in-person workshop, virtual meeting and online survey detailed below will all take place within the same timeframe in late August and September. Public meetings • Hold two facilitated public meetings, one virtual and one in-person (if allowed by COVID-19 health restrictions) to get input on future housing site options. • Include an overview of why and how city staff identified sites and criteria used to develop maps with housing site options. • Provide an opportunity for questions and answers during the meeting. • Provide an opportunity for members of the public to provide input about specific housing sites and what is or is not working well in each map and why. Online input • Seek input on maps containing future housing site options via an online survey in English and Spanish. Make interactive GIS map available online and allow participants to provide comments on individual sites. Ask questions similar to in-person workshop and virtual meeting. November 2021 Public input report • Compile a summary of all public involvement efforts and input received. Make this summary available on the project website. For transparency, capture and attach sign in sheets, comments cards and/or letters and online survey results. • City staff will use the public input to develop a final map of housing sites for presentation to the City Council in early 2022. • Post the public input summary report on the project webpage and share via e- newsletter with those who provided input. November 2021 Informational materials • Send letter to residents and property owners within 600 feet of sites proposed to be rezoned for future housing. Include date of City Council public meeting and how to provide public comment. Early 2022 Final map(s) • Post final map alternatives on project webpage and share with all stakeholders. Include overview of how public input was used to develop the final map(s). Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 331 of 356 Housing Element Update Sites Selection Public Engagement Plan _________________________________________________________________________ 6 City Council public meeting (final approval) • Present final map(s) of housing sites to the City Council for consideration and direction to staff as to the map or maps of sites to study for environmental review and ultimately present as part of formal land use changes at public hearings in late 2022. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 332 of 356 EXHIBIT 7 SB 166, SB 330 and Growth Management Plan Impacts • SB 166 – Residential Density and Affordability Act Senate Bill 166 changed state housing law (Government Code §65863) to require that a jurisdiction’s housing element must accommodate, at all times throughout the planning period, its share of the state’s regional housing need (Government Code §65584). SB 166 includes provisions that could require additional units be made available as changes occur during the planning period to sites in a jurisdiction’s inventory either through a loss of potential units by density or income category. While the Housing Element is only required to rezone 1,724 units to meet the requirements for a rezone program, the city is required to maintain this capacity throughout the entire eight-year planning cycle. It is highly likely that through the planning cycle, units assumed to be lower income due to density, a requirement of California law, will be constructed at market rate. For this case, the city must either have additional sites in the inventory to provide for a ‘buffer’, or concurrently identify or rezone adequate sites and amend the sites inventory. Any development limitations or downzone will also need to be monitored for this requirement. To assist with the “no net loss” requirements of SB 166, staff has recommended a buffer of 30% more capacity than required based on guidance from the state.1 SB 166 has no expiration, or sunset, provision. • SB 330 – Housing Crisis Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the city from applying control limits on residential development (unit caps, bank allocation, moratorium). Senate Bill 330, the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, states that where housing is an allowable use, the City is prohibited from enacting a “development policy, standard or condition” that would have the effect of “imposing a moratorium or similar restriction or limitation (caps) on housing development…other than to specifically protect against an imminent threat to the health and safety of persons residing in, or within the immediate vicinity of, the area subject to the moratorium…,” and any moratorium adopted pursuant to such an exemption would require approval from HCD (Government Code Section 66300(b)(1)(B)(i) and (ii)). Currently, this bill is due to expire on Jan. 1, 2025. However, there is a proposed bill, Senate Bill 8, that would extend operation of the act until January 1, 2030. 1 State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) site inventory guidelines advise jurisdictions to incorporate a buffer as part of their housing element sites inventory of at least 15% to 30% more capacity than required, especially for capacity to accommodate the lower income RHNA. The guidelines are available at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/housing- element/docs/sites_inventory_memo_final06102020.pdf. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 333 of 356 • Growth Management Plan The GMP (CMC §21.90), which was passed by voters in 1986 as Proposition E, sets forth standards and requirements for how growth is to occur in the city. Among other things, the GMP establishes the maximum number of homes that can be built in the city, referred to as the “growth cap.” To ensure even distribution of housing development, the city was divided into quadrants with each quadrant assigned a portion of the city’s growth cap, referred to as “quadrant caps.” Under the plan, once a quadrant reaches its assigned cap, the city is precluded from approving any further housing development in that quadrant. As part of its April 6, 2021, actions on the Housing Element, the City Council passed Resolution 2021-74, finding the dwelling unit limitations established by the Growth Management Program are preempted by SB 166 and SB 330 and are unenforceable. Resolution 2021-024 is provided as Exhibit 8 to the August 17, 2021, City Council staff report. Additional information to support the resolution is provided as part of the April 6, 2021, City Council staff report available at https://records.carlsbadca.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=5319278&dbid=0&repo= CityofCarlsbad&searchid=08be6d49-896f-43d2-9149-f2d34ddac717. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 334 of 356 Exhibit 8a - Community Ranking of Housing Element Appendix C Sites Community Ranking/Description* Appendix C Site Number and Name** Income Group Lower Moderate Total Total Units for Rezone Program, w/ 30% buffer 2,026 552 2,578 1 – Change vacant industrial sites to residential 6 - Crossings Golf Course Lot 5 (181) 9 - West Oaks industrial site (42) 10 - Bressi Colt Place industrial parcel (49) 11 - Bressi Ranch Gateway Road industrial parcels (199) 12 – Industrial sites east of Melrose Drive (456) 2 – Near commercial locations 7 – Salk Avenue parcel (259) 2 – Near commercial locations 3 – On lots that are underutilized 2 – The Shoppes at Carlsbad parking lot (741) (252) 1 – North County Plaza (37) 14 – Carlsbad Village Train Station Parking Lot (93) 15 – City’s Oak Yard (24) 4 - Zone 15 cluster (Walmart only) (212) 3 – On lots that are underutilized 5 - Avenida Encinas car storage lot (53) Result (negative = surplus; positive = deficit) (248) 227 *Rankings are in numerical order, with one being highest. **Excludes Site 13 – Zone 20 cluster Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 335 of 356 Exhibit 8 Exhibit 8b - Housing Element Advisory Committee Ranking of Housing Element Appendix C Sites HEAC Ranking/Description* Appendix C Site Number and Name** Income Group Lower Moderate Total Total Units for Rezone Program, w/ 30% buffer 2,026 552 2,578 1 – Rezone city-owned properties 2 – The Shoppes at Carlsbad parking lot (741) (252) 6 – Crossings Golf Course Lot 5 (181) 14 – Carlsbad Village Train Station Parking Lot (93) 15 – City’s Oak Yard (24) 2 – Convert some commercial property to residential use 4 – Zone 15 cluster (Walmart only) (212) 7 – Salk Avenue parcel (259) 3 – Projects already proposed that require rezoning not yet approved 1 – North County Plaza (37) 9 – West Oaks industrial site (42) 4 – Increase units allowed on properties that already allow housing 3 – Chestnut at El Camino Real Parcel (20) 4 – Zone 15 (Kelly only) (134) 8 – Cottage Row Apartments (126) 5 – Convert some industrial to residential uses 5 – Avenida Encinas car storage lot (53) 10 – Bressi Ranch Colt Place industrial parcel (49) 11 – Bressi Ranch Gateway Road industrial parcels (199) 12 – Industrial sites east of Melrose Drive (456) Result (negative = surplus; positive = deficit) (382) 81 *Rankings are in numerical order, with one being highest. **Excludes Site 13 – Zone 20 cluster Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 336 of 356 !^ CALLE BARCELONAAVIARAPYPOINSETTIALNALICANTERDCANNONRDFARADAYAV C O L L E G E BLC A RCOUNTRYDRALGA RDARMADA DR A VENID A E N CI N ASPASEOD E L N ORTEPOINSETTIA LN CAMINO DE LAS ONDASC AMINOV ID A R O B LE BLACKRAILRDGABB I A N OL N AVI ARAP Y DOVELN B A T IQUITOSDRAMBRO S I ALNCASSI AR DHIDDENVALLEYR DWINDROSECRKESTRELDRAVENI D A ENCI NASCARLSBADBLY A R ROWDRWESTOAKSWY Ambrosia Lane Blue Heron Pl (Aviara) Hummingbird Rd (Murphy) La Costa Glen/Forum NCTD Poinsettia Coaster Station Caltrans Maint. Station Pacific Sales Ponto North Parcels LA COST A A V ELCAMINOREALPALOMAR AI R P O RT R D Potential replacement sites J:\RequestsMarch2015\ComEconDev\Planning\RITM0023246_21\Exhibit 9 - Alternative HE Sites - SW Quadrant.mxdPotential Sites to Replace Site 13 and Ponto PropertyIn the Southwest Quadrant Exhibit 9 SE NW NE SW I Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 337 of 356 Potential Site Number: 1 – Ambrosia Ln EXHIBIT 9a SITE DESCRIPTION This approximately 10-acre vacant site is located along the east side of Ambrosia Lane and about one-third of a mile north of Aviara Parkway. South of the site is Aviara Oaks Middle School. To the north is a large open space block set aside by the Treviso development. The property is in the Coastal Zone. Because of sensitive biological resources, Coastal Zone policies limit development to no more than 25% of the property and require development to be clustered on the site’s western portion closest to Ambrosia Lane. SITE FEATURES ▪ Vacant ▪ Designated for low density residential ▪ Biological constraints ▪ In the Coastal Zone SITE OPPORTUNITY The site is designated R-4/OS; single-family home development is typical under the R-4 designation, which is applied to about eight acres of the property. The remaining two acres of the site are designated OS, or Open Space. Coastal Zone policies limit development to a maximum 25% of the site and require it be clustered on the site’s west portion. Possibly, the R-4 portion could be redesignated to densities the state identifies as suitable for lower or moderate income households. Potential moderate income designations and densities are R-15 (11.5 to 15 dwelling units per acre, or du/ac) and R-23 (19 to 23 du/ac). A likely lower income designation and density would be R-30 (26.5 to 30 du/ac). Unit yields based on all potential designations are indicated in the table below. To change the site’s land use designation, amendments to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program and Aviara Master Plan would be necessary and would require City Council and California Coastal Commission approval. Parcels Numbers 215-050-12 GMP Quadrant Southwest Ownership Private Parcel Size Approximately 10 acres Current General Plan Designation R-4/OS (Residential, 0 - 4 du/ac and Open Space) Potential General Plan Designation R-15 (Residential 11.5 to 15 du/ac); R-23 (Residential, 19-23 du/ac); or R-30 (Residential, 26.5 to 30 du/ac) and OS Current Residential Opportunity Approximately 6 units (@ 3.2 du/ac)* Potential Residential Opportunity R-15 (@ 11.5 du/ac): 23 units* R-23 (@ 19 du/ac) 38 units* R-30 (at 26.5 du/ac): 53 units* *Based on a site size of two acres (25% of the overall parcel, excluding that portion designated Open Space). Potential Income category of units (based on minimum density) Lower, moderate Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 338 of 356 Potential Site Number: 2 – Blue Heron Pl (Aviara) EXHIBIT 9b SITE DESCRIPTION This approximately five-acre vacant site is located south of and below the Park Hyatt Resort and is roughly midway between Aviara Parkway and Batiquitos Drive. It is bordered by Kingfisher Lane, Blue Heron Place, golf course and open space. SITE FEATURES ▪ Vacant ▪ Designated for low density residential ▪ Within the Aviara community ▪ In the Coastal Zone SITE OPPORTUNITY The site is designated R-8; development under this designation may include single-family homes in an attached or detached arrangement or multi-family homes (three or more attached dwellings). Possibly, the site could be redesignated to densities the state identifies as suitable for lower or moderate income households. Potential moderate income designations and densities are R-15 (11.5 to 15 dwelling units per acre, or du/ac) and R-23 (19 to 23 du/ac). A likely lower income designation and density would be R-30 (26.5 to 30 du/ac). Unit yields based on all potential designations are indicated in the table below. To change the site’s land use designation, amendments to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program and Aviara Master Plan would be necessary and would require City Council and California Coastal Commission approval. Parcels Numbers 215-592-06 GMP Quadrant Southwest Ownership Private Parcel Size Approximately 5 acres Current General Plan Designation R-8 (Residential, 4-8 du/ac) Potential General Plan Designation R-15 (Residential 11.5 to 15 du/ac); R-23 (Residential, 19-23 du/ac); or R-30 (Residential, 26.5 to 30 du/ac) Current Residential Opportunity Approximately 20 units (@ 4 du/ac) Potential Residential Opportunity R-15 (@ 11.5 du/ac): 57 units R-23 (@ 19 du/ac) 95 units R-30 (at 26.5 du/ac): 132 units Potential Income category of units (based on minimum density) Lower, moderate Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 339 of 356 Potential Site Number: 3 – Caltrans Maintenance Station and Pacific Sales EXHIBIT 9c SITE DESCRIPTION The site consists of two, separately owned parcels south of Palomar Airport Road and east of Paseo Del Norte. The larger, 4.2-acre parcel is owned by the State of California and developed with a Caltrans maintenance station. The other parcel, adjacent and to the south and about 2.7 acres, is developed with a Pacific Sales kitchen and home store. The eastern one- third of this privately-owned lot is undeveloped. Both parcels are in a commercial area with close access to goods and services and a bus route. Site topography is generally flat. Both parcels are outside McClellan- Palomar Airport safety zones but are impacted by airplane noise. However, the noise level does not preclude residential development and can typically be reduced by standard construction methods. As a Caltrans maintenance station, above and below ground contaminants, such as from oil, fuel, lubricants, or other materials, may be present. These contaminants may require clean-up prior to site redevelopment. The parcels could be developed separately or possibly as a single project. The analysis below considers the possibility of both parcels developed as one. SITE FEATURES ▪ Developed ▪ Utilities accessible ▪ In the Coastal Zone ▪ Potential for contaminants ▪ Near a variety of services ▪ Near a bus route SITE OPPORTUNITY The Caltrans maintenance station parcel’s land use designation of P, Public, applies to uses that have a public/quasi- public character, like schools and government facilities, including maintenance yards. The Pacific Sales property designation of GC, General Commercial, permits a broad range of commercial uses. Properties designated GC may be developed in a mixed-use format as well, with limited residential above first floor commercial. Possibly, both parcels’ land use designations could change from commercial to residential. If residentially-designated, both parcels could be developed at densities the state identifies as suitable for lower or moderate income households. Potential moderate income designations and densities are R-15 (11.5 to 15 dwelling units per acre, or du/ac) and R-23 (19 to 23 du/ac). A likely lower income designation and density would be R-30 (26.5 to 30 du/ac). Amendments to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, zoning, would be required to permit either parcel to be residentially developed. These amendments would require City Council and California Coastal Commission approval. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 340 of 356 Potential Site Number: 3 – Caltrans Maintenance Station and Pacific Sales EXHIBIT 9c Parcels Numbers 211-050-08 and 09 GMP Quadrant Southwest Ownership Private, public Parcel Size Approximately 6.8 acres (both parcels) Current General Plan Designations GC (General Commercial), P (Public) Potential General Plan Designations R-15 (Residential 11.5 to 15 du/ac) R-23 (Residential 19 to 23 du/ac) R-30 (Residential 26.5 to 30 du/ac) Current Residential Opportunity Approximately 10 units (Pacific Sales parcel only) Potential Residential Opportunity R-15 (@ 11.5 du/ac): 78 units R-23 (@ 19 du/ac): 129 units R-30 (at 26.5 du/ac): 180 units Income category of units (based on minimum density) Lower, moderate Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 341 of 356 Potential Site Number: 4 – Hummingbird Rd (Murphy) EXHIBIT 9d SITE DESCRIPTION This large site, composed of two separate parcels under the same ownership, occupies about 34.5 acres bordered by Hummingbird Road, Batiquitos Lagoon, Batiquitos Drive, and open space. Although developed with a house, other buildings, and features such as a corral, much of the site is vacant and has been previously farmed. Generally, areas of native vegetation, whether along a hillside or Batiquitos Lagoon, are designated Open Space. The remainder of the site is designated for low density residential uses. Recognizing the unique location and features of the property, the General Plan Land Use & Community Design Element contains the following policy specific to the site: Policy 2-P.91 - Allow the property’s overall residential development capacity, as indicated by the land use designations on the Land Use Map, to be clustered toward the northern portion of the site to create an open space buffer and recreational trail on the southerly third of the site. SITE FEATURES ▪ House and outbuildings, vacant ▪ Designated for low density residential and open space ▪ Previously farmed ▪ Biological constraints; adjacent to lagoon ▪ In the Coastal Zone SITE OPPORTUNITY The northern parcel of the site has a R-4 land use designation, a residential designation typical of a single-family home development. The southern parcel is designated R-8; development under this designation may include single-family homes in an attached or detached arrangement or multi-family homes (three or more attached dwellings). About 29 acres or so of the site are designated R-4 or R-8. The remaining approximately 5 five acres are designated Open Space. It is not anticipated the Open Space designation would change. Possibly, part of the non-open space portions of one or both parcels could be redesignated to densities the state identifies as suitable for families with lower or moderate incomes. Potential moderate income designations and densities are R-15 (11.5 to 15 dwelling units per acre, or du/ac) and R-23 (19 to 23 du/ac). The likely lower income designation and density would be R-30 (26.5 to 30 du/ac). However, the property’s large size is a limitation. The state recommends parcels between .3 and 10 acres to accommodate lower income housing and requires additional analysis to justify those that are larger or smaller. This same restriction does not apply to sites identified for moderate income housing. Therefore, and in a manner consistent with the General Plan policy noted above, potentially the property could develop with 10 acres designated R-30 and additional acreage developed and designated R-15 or R-23. For simplicity’s sake, however, unit yield estimates in the table below are based on a maximum 10 acres regardless of the income group. To change the site’s land use designation, amendments to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program and Zoning Ordinance would be necessary and would require City Council and California Coastal Commission approval. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 342 of 356 Potential Site Number: 4 – Hummingbird Rd (Murphy) EXHIBIT 9d Parcels Numbers 215-051-04, 216-121-22 GMP Quadrant Southwest Ownership Private Parcel Size Approximately 34.5 acres (both parcels) Current General Plan Designation South parcel: R-8/OS (Residential, 4-8 du/ac and Open Space) North parcel: R-4/OS (Residential 0-4 du/ac /Open Space Potential General Plan Designation R-15 (Residential 11.5 to 15 du/ac); R-23 (Residential, 19-23 du/ac); or R-30 (Residential, 26.5 to 30 du/ac) and OS (Open Space) Current Residential Opportunity Approximately 140 units (both parcels) Potential Residential Opportunity R-15: 115 units* R-23: 190 units* R-30: 265 units* *Based on 10 acres only Income category of units (based on minimum density) Lower, moderate Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 343 of 356 Potential Site Number: 5 – La Costa Glen/Forum EXHIBIT 9e SITE DESCRIPTION This irregularly-shaped, mostly vacant site is partially developed with a parking lot along the west side of Calle Barcelona (a four-lane Employment/Transit Connector street) and midway between El Camino Real and Leucadia Boulevard. It is across Calle Barcelona from The Forum shopping center. The site has been graded and is ready for development. A portion of the approximately 8-acre site is designated as open space, which decreases its developable acreage. There are no known physical constraints to development due to steep slopes and habitat already having been previously mapped and designated. SITE FEATURES ▪ Vacant/parking lot ▪ Designated for regional commercial use and open space ▪ Graded ▪ Biological constraints ▪ In the Coastal Zone ▪ Very High Fire Hazard Zone SITE OPPORTUNITY The property’s land use designation of R, Regional Commercial, permits a limited number of homes above the first floor of a commercial development. Potentially, the designation could be changed to a residential designation and allow homes at densities the state determines are suitable for lower or moderate income households. Potential moderate income designations and densities are R-15 (11.5 to 15 dwelling units per acre, or du/ac) and R-23 (19 to 23 du/ac). A likely lower income designation and density would be R-30 (26.5 to 30 du/ac). The property owner has indicated support for changing the property’s designation to R-23. As proposed, any residential designation would apply only to the developable portion of the property and the portion designated for open space would not be affected. The developable area is constrained environmentally (e.g., by slopes, native vegetation) and is estimated to be about four acres. Based on this size, R-23 at its minimum density of 19 units per acre (du/ac) would yield approximately 76 homes. Unit yields based on all potential designations are indicated in the table below. To change the site’s land use designation, amendments to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, Zoning Ordinance, and Green Valley Master Plan would be necessary and would require City Council and California Coastal Commission approval. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 344 of 356 Potential Site Number: 5 – La Costa Glen/Forum EXHIBIT 9e Parcels Numbers 255-012-05 GMP Quadrant Southwest Ownership Private Parcel Size 7.8 acres Current General Plan Designation R/OS (Regional Commercial/ Open Space) Potential General Plan Designation R-15 (Residential 11.5 to 15 du/ac); R-23 (Residential, 19-23 du/ac); or R-30 (Residential, 26.5 to 30 du/ac) and OS Current Residential Opportunity Approximately 15 units Potential Residential Opportunity R-15 (@ 11.5 du/ac): 46 units R-23 (@ 19 du/ac) 76 units R-30 (at 26.5 du/ac): 106 units Income category of units (based on minimum density) Lower, moderate Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 345 of 356 Potential Site Number: 6 – NCTD Poinsettia Coaster Station EXHIBIT 9f SITE DESCRIPTION This site, developed with transit facilities (train and bus) and 341 surface parking spaces for transit users, is along Avenida Encinas north of Poinsettia Lane. It is owned by the North County Transit District (NCTD) and serves as one of two train stations in Carlsbad. The narrow, rectangular-shaped site is composed of two parcels and bordered by railroad tracks to the west and the Bluewater Crossing mixed use development to the east. NCTD has expressed a desire to study redevelopment of the site with non-transit uses. The site is mostly developed. Along the west site boundary, habitat is preserved to protect vernal pools. The site connects to trails leading to the south and, across the railroad tracks, to the west. It is next to but not a part of the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan. SITE FEATURES ▪ Transit facilities and parking ▪ Designated for public uses ▪ In the Coastal Zone ▪ Biological constraints ▪ Residential and commercial uses nearby ▪ Access to trails SITE OPPORTUNITY Potentially, a portion of the property could be developed with residential uses. NCTD is presently studying the feasibility of developing a portion of the Poinsettia Coaster Station with non-transit uses, including affordable housing. A change to a portion of the site’s current land use designation of P, Public, may be necessary to permit residences. To permit homes, the site could be redesignated to densities the state identifies as suitable for lower or moderate income households. Potential moderate income designations and densities are R-15 (11.5 to 15 dwelling units per acre, or du/ac) and R-23 (19 to 23 du/ac). A potential lower income designation and density would be R-30 (26.5 to 30 du/ac). A higher density may be appropriate given the presence of transit. To recognize the site’s primary use as a transit facility, staff has applied potential residential designations to only 25% of the site, or about 1.5 acres. Based on this size, the R-23 designation at its minimum density of 19 units per acre (du/ac), for example, would yield approximately 28 homes. Unit yields based on all potential designations are indicated in the table below. Site development would require approval by the NCTD. In addition, to change a portion of the site to R-23, amendments to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program and Zoning Ordinance would be necessary and would require City Council and California Coastal Commission approval. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 346 of 356 Potential Site Number: 6 – NCTD Poinsettia Coaster Station EXHIBIT 9f Parcels Numbers 214-150-08, 214-150- 20 GMP Quadrant Southwest Ownership Public (North County Transit District) Parcel Size Approximately 5.8 acres (both parcels) Current General Plan Designation P (Public) Potential General Plan Designation R-15 (Residential 11.5 to 15 du/ac); R-23 (Residential, 19-23 du/ac); or R-30 (Residential, 26.5 to 30 du/ac) Current Residential Opportunity 0 units Potential Residential Opportunity R-15 (@ 11.5 du/ac): 17 units* R-23 (@ 19 du/ac) 28 units* R-30 (at 26.5 du/ac): 40 units* *Yields are based on only 25% of the site, or about 1.5 acres, to recognize the presence of transit facilities. Income category of units (based on minimum density) Lower, moderate Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 347 of 356 Potential Site Number: 3 – North Ponto Parcels EXHIBIT 9g SITE DESCRIPTION The site is a group of eight vacant and underutilized properties in the Ponto area, located south of the Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach hotel and east of Carlsbad Boulevard. The site is bisected by Ponto Drive. North of Ponto Drive are three underutilized parcels containing a mini storage, miscellaneous buildings and other storage uses on nearly five acres. To the south, across Ponto Drive, is a cluster of five small vacant properties total just over an acre. Site topography is generally flat. Some of the parcels may be constrained due to environmentally sensitive habitat. One parcel is alongside the railroad corridor. All the parcels are located outside the McClellan-Palomar Airport flight path. The site does not include a vacant 11-acre parcel along either side of Ponto Drive and fronting Avenida Encinas. The parcel is commonly referred to as “Planning Area F.” SITE FEATURES ▪ Vacant/underutilized ▪ Utilities accessible ▪ In the Coastal Zone ▪ Site constraints SITE OPPORTUNITY The site consists of a mix of residential and non-residential land use designations. Two of the eight parcels have a split land use designation of VC (Visitor Commercial) and R-15 (11.5 to 15 dwelling units per acre, or du/ac). The one parcel alongside the railroad corridor is designated R-15. The R-15 designation often applies to small lot single family or detached or attached condominium development. The cluster of five vacant parcels south of Ponto Drive is designated GC (General Commercial). General Commercial permits a broad range of commercial uses. It also permits properties to be developed in a mixed-use format, with limited residential above first floor commercial. Staff has received a letter from one property owner expressing support for higher density. Possibly, all parcels could be redesignated to densities that identifies as suitable for lower or moderate income households. Potential moderate income designations and densities are R-15 (11.5 to 15 dwelling units per acre, or du/ac) and R-23 (19 to 23 du/ac). A likely lower income designation and density would be R-30 (26.5 to 30 du/ac). However, it is not anticipated those portions of properties designated VC, Visitor Commercial, would change. To change any designation, amendments to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, zoning, Poinsettia Shores Master Plan, and the Ponto Beachfront Village Vision Plan would be required. These amendments would require City Council and California Coastal Commission approval. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 348 of 356 Potential Site Number: 3 – North Ponto Parcels EXHIBIT 9g Parcels Numbers 216-010-01, 216-010-02, 216- 010-03, 216-010-04, 216-010- 05, 214-160-25, 214-160-28, 214-171-11 GMP Quadrant Southwest Ownership Private Parcel Size Approximately 6 acres (all parcels) Current General Plan Designations R-15 (Residential 8-15 du/ac), VC (Visitor Commercial)/R-15, GC (General Commercial) Potential General Plan Designations R-15 (Residential 11.5 to 15 du/ac) R-23 (Residential 19 to 23 du/ac) R-30 (Residential 26.5 to 30 du/ac) (The VC designation is not anticipated to change and would remain in the same location.) Current Residential Opportunity Approximately 44 units (based on the existing R-15 designation and limited residential permitted on GC-designated properties) Potential Residential Opportunity R-15 (@ 11.5 du/ac): 50 units R-23 (@ 19 du/ac) 80 units R-30 (at 26.5 du/ac): 116 units Income category of units (based on minimum density) Lower, moderate Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 349 of 356 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-074 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, IMPLEMENTING UPDATED HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM 2.2, BY FINDING THE CITY'S RESIDENTIAL HOUSING CAPS CONTAINED IN THE GENERAL PLAN, GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN (PROPOSITION E), CITY COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT NO. 43, AND THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE (TITLE 21 CHAPTER 90) ARE PREEMPTED BY STATE LAW AND UNENFORCEABLE WHEREAS, in 1986 the voters of the City of Carlsbad, California adopted Proposition E, which has become known as the Growth Management Plan (GMP); and WHEREAS, the GMP amended the city's General Plan by adding the following: The City of Carlsbad in implementing its public facilities element and growth management plan has made an estimate of the number of dwelling units that will be built as a result of the application of the density ranges in the Land Use Element to individual projects. The City's Capital Improvement Budget, growth management plan, and public facilities plans are based on this estimate. In order to ensure that all necessary public facilities will be available concurrent with need to serve new development it is necessary to limit the number of residential dwelling units which can be constructed in the city to that estimate. For that purpose, the city has been divided into four quadrants along El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road. The maximum number of residential dwelling units to be constructed or approved in the city after November 4, 1986 is as follows: Northwest quadrant 5,844; Northeast quadrant 6,166; Southwest quadrant 10,667; Southeast quadrant 10,801; and The total number of residential dwelling units at build out was limited to 54,599; and, WHEREAS, for the sixth housing cycle, the city was assigned a total RHNA of 3,873 housing units, and as of February 28, 2021, only 1,953 residential dwelling units remain available to reach the 54,599 citywide cap. This number includes the 1,353 units that were removed by the City Council in 2002. The 1,953 total units that remain available are distributed among the quadrants as follows: 417 residential dwelling units in the Northwest quadrant, 102 in the Northeast quadrant, 1,127 in the Southwest quadrant and 307 in the Southeast quadrant for a total of 1,953; and WHEREAS, Proposition E also established Growth Management Control Points for General Plan Density Ranges in order to ensure that growth caps would not be exceeded. When a project is approved with fewer dwelling units than would be allowed by the Growth Management Control Point, excess dwelling units are created. These units are "deposited" in the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank ([DUB). The City Council enacted City Council Policy No. 43 in part to create a process to allocate these excess units EXHIBIT 10 Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 350 of 356 to future projects. City Council Policy No. 43 can act as a cap on development to the extent that units are available in the EDUB; and WHEREAS, the City's General Plan Land Use and Community Design (LUCD) Element also incorporates the residential caps and control points from Proposition E, including Table 2-3 and Section 2.6, Policy 2-P.8(a) and (b), Policy 2-P.16(d), Policy 2-P.57; WHEREAS, the City's Municipal Code contains a number of provisions which also implement the GMP housing caps, including but not limited to CMC §§ 21.90.030 (b), 21.90.045 and 21.90.185; WHEREAS, in 2017 the California Legislature passed SB 166 which amended the Housing Element law (Gov. Code § 65863(a)) to require the City to ensure that its Housing Element is capable of accommodating the remaining Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) "at all times;" and WHEREAS, in 2019 the California Legislature passed the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (SB 330) which added 66300 to the Government Code. It states that California is experiencing a housing shortage of crisis historic proportions. To address the crisis, the Legislature has declared a statewide housing emergency until 2025 and suspended certain restrictions on development of new housing during the emergency. Among other things, the Legislature has suspended the ability of cities to establish or implement any provision that: (i)Limits the Number of land use approvals or permits necessary for the approval and construction of housing that will be issued or allocated within all or a portion of the affected county or affected city, (ii)Acts as a cap on the number of housing units that can be approved or constructed either annually or for some other time period, or (iii)Limits the population of the affected county or affected city. Government Code 66300 (b)(1)(D); and WHEREAS, on February 23, 2021 the City of Carlsbad received an opinion from HCD (Attachment A) which states: The City's GMP appears to be designed to assure that housing development in the City and the provision of public services are closely aligned (City of Carlsbad Mun. Code, § 21.09.010.) However, the City's GMP establishes growth cap numbers city-wide and by quadrant. Moreover, the City's GMP mandates that the City shall not approve any General Plan amendment, zone change, tentative subdivision map or other discretionary approval for a development which could result in the development above the limit in any quadrant. The establishment of such growths caps and development restrictions contradicts Government Code section 66300, subdivision (b)(1)(D). Accordingly, HCD is of the opinion that such a growth cap under the GMP cannot permissibly be implemented consistent with Government Code section 66300. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 351 of 356 WHERAS, additional communication with HCD explained the GMP residential unit caps could not prevent consistency with the Housing Element inventory [Gov. Code 65583(a)(3)] and SB 166 [Gov. Code § 65863(a)]; WHEREAS, if the City of Carlsbad does not address HCD's concerns and refuses to certify the City housing element in compliance with state law, the City would lose the ability to control residential development. More specifically, the Government Code places the burden on a city to deny housing development projects, and requires a city to adopt specific findings for denial or a reduction in residential density. (Gov. Code, §§ 65589.5(d) and (j), 65863.) This includes findings that (A) a city has adopted a housing element in substantial compliance with state law, (B) a city has met or exceeded its RHNA allocation, and (C) that denial of a housing project is consistent with a city's general plan, including the housing element. (Gov. Code, §§ 65589.5(d)(1).) If these findings cannot be made, a city is generally required to approve a housing project. (Id.) The City is also explicitly precluded for relying upon a land use inconsistency as grounds for denial of a housing project where it does not have a certified housing element. (Gov. Code, § 65589.5(d)(5)(B).); WHEREAS, Under the California Constitution article XI, section 7 a city may not enact local laws that conflict with "general" or state laws. Local legislation that conflicts with the general laws of the state is void, including Growth Management Plans; California Building Industry Assoc. v. City of Oceanside (1994) 27 Cal.App.4th 744, 760-761. Cohen v. Board of Supervisors (1985) 40 Cal 3d 277, 290; similarly, previously valid laws which become inconsistent with state law are also void and unenforceable. Friends of Lagoon Valley v. City of Vacaville (2007) 154 Cal.App.4th 807, 830; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, the City's preemption findings which simply recognize controlling state law do not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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. 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 and are incorporated herein by reference to include Attachment A as findings set forth in full. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 352 of 356 2.Consistent with Updated Housing Element Program 2.2, the City Council finds that Government Code Sections 65583(a)(3) and 65863(a) (SB 166 [20171) and Government Code Section 66300(b)(1)(D) (SB 330 [2019]) preempt the city from implementing residential growth management plan caps, residential quadrant limits, and residential control points. Consequently, the City finds that it cannot and will not enforce these residential caps, quadrant limits, and control points, including but not limited to those contained in the General Plan (including, but not limited to the Land Use and Community Design Element Table 2-3, Section 2.6, Policy 2-P.8(a) and (b), Policy 2- P.16(d), and Policy 2-P.57), Growth Management Plan (Proposition E); City Council Policy Statement No. 43, Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.90 including but not limited to CMC §§ 21.90.030 (b), 21.90.045 and 21.90.185. 3.If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 6th day of April, 2021, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel. NAYS: Hall, Schumacher. ABSENT: None. MATT HALL, Mayor --9.)(5-jOr \D-Wvictir---z5o. BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk (SEAL) Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 353 of 356 EXHIBIT 11 General Plan Goals and Policies regarding housing location and diversity Land Use and Community Design Element •Land Use goals o Goal 2-G.1: Maintain a land use program with amount, design and arrangement of varied uses that serve to protect and enhance the character and image of the city as expressed in the Carlsbad Community Vision, and balance development with preservation and enhancement of open space. o Goal 2-G.2: Promote a diversity of compatible land uses throughout the city, to enable people to live close to job locations, adequate and convenient commercial services, and public support systems such as transit, parks, schools, and utilities. o Goal 2-G.3 Promote infill development that makes efficient use of limited land supply, while ensuring compatibility and integration with existing uses. Ensure that infill properties develop with uses and development intensities supporting a cohesive development pattern. o Goal 2-G.4 Provide balanced neighborhoods with a variety of housing types and density ranges to meet the diverse demographic, economic and social needs of residents, while ensuring a cohesive urban form with careful regard for compatibility. o Goal 2-G.5 Protect the neighborhood atmosphere and identity of existing residential areas. o Goal 2-G.6 Allow a range of mixed-use centers in strategic locations that maximize access to commercial services from transit and residential areas. o Goal 2-G.7 Ensure that neighborhood serving shopping and mixed-use centers include shopping as a pedestrian-oriented focus for the surrounding neighborhood, are physically integrated with the surroundings, and contain neighborhood-serving stores and small offices. Where appropriate, include in the centers high and medium density housing surrounding the retail core or integrated in mixed-use buildings. •Land Use policies Residential o Policy 2-P.6: Encourage the provision of lower and moderate-income housing to meet the objectives of the Housing Element. o Policy 2-P.9: Incentivize development of lower-income affordable housing by allowing residential development above the GMCP and maximum densities permitted by the General Plan, subject to the findings specified in 2-P.8, above, and an evaluation of the following: (a) the proposal’s compatibility with adjacent land uses, and (b) the project site’s proximity to a minimum of one of the following: freeway or major street; commercial center; employment opportunities; city park or open space; or commuter rail or transit center o Policy 2-P.13: Encourage medium to higher density residential uses located in close proximity to commercial services, employment opportunities and major transportation corridors. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 354 of 356 General Plan goals and policies regarding housing location and diversity Village o Policy 2-P.70: Seek an increased presence of both residents and activity in the Village with new development, particularly residential, including residential as part of mixed-use development, as well as commercial, entertainment and cultural uses that serve both residents and visitors. Barrio o Policy 2-P.77: Promote new investment by allowing opportunities for medium and high-density infill residential development, strategically located in the neighborhood consistent with the Land Use Map. Ensure that development is designed to enhance neighborhood quality, character, and vitality, and is sensitive to historic and cultural resources. Westfield Commercial Area (The Shoppes at Carlsbad) o Policy 2-P.85: Promote redevelopment or reuse of the Westfield mall as a vital, community-wide commercial destination, and encourage a pedestrian orientation. Leverage the city’s parking-lot ownership to encourage residential uses to be part of the land use mix. Sunny Creek Commercial o Policy 2-P.86: Foster development of this site as a mix of multi-family residential dwellings and a local neighborhood-serving shopping center that provides daily goods and services for the surrounding neighborhoods. a. The location of commercial and residential uses/land use designations shall be determined through review and approval of a site development plan. b. The area of land utilized for a local shopping center shall be a minimum of 8 acres in size. c. A total of 115 dwelling units have been allocated to the site for growth management purposes (based on 9.6 acres developed at the minimum density of 12 dwelling units per acre, pursuant to Housing Element Appendix B). d. Residential and commercial uses should be integrated in a walkable setting. Housing Element • 10.7.1 Housing Opportunities o Goal 10-G.1: New housing developed with diversity of types, prices, tenures, densities, and locations, and in sufficient quantity to meet the demand of anticipated city and regional growth and to meet or exceed the city’s established Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). o Policy 10-P.1: Ensure the availability of sufficient developable acreage in all residential densities to accommodate varied housing types and income levels as required to meet Carlsbad’s 2021-2029 RHNA, as discussed in Section 10.3 (Resources Available). o Policy 10-P.3: Provide alternative housing opportunities by encouraging adaptive reuse of older commercial or industrial buildings. o Policy 10-P.4: Encourage increased integration of housing with nonresidential development where appropriate and where residential Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 355 of 356 General Plan goals and policies regarding housing location and diversity development can be implemented in a way that is compatible with existing and planned uses. o Policy 10-P.5: encourage the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). o Policy 10-P.7: Encourage distribution of development of affordable housing throughout the city to avoid over concentration in a particular area, excluding areas lacking necessary infrastructure or services. o Policy 10-P.12: Support the North County Transit District efforts to develop a mixed-use residential project near the Carlsbad Village Station. • 10.7.2 Housing Implementation o Goal 10-G.2: Sufficient new, affordable housing opportunities in all quadrants of the city to meet the needs of current lower- and moderate- income households and those with special needs, and a fair share proportion of future lower- and moderate-income households. • 10.7.4 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing o Policy 10-P.35: Support programs and housing developments that support inclusive, racially and ethnically diverse, and mixed-income residential communities throughout the city, such as inclusionary housing programs, intergenerational housing, and large family units. o 10.7.6 Environmental Justice o Goal 10-G.6: Ensure that land use decisions do not create a disproportionate burden to any neighborhood based on location, income, race, color, national origin, or another demographic feature. o Policy 10-P.42: Consider potential adverse health and safety impacts associated with land use decisions to reduce negative impacts upon residents from hazardous materials, industrial activities, agricultural operations using pesticides applied by spray techniques, facility locations, design features, and other aspects that may negatively impact health or quality of life for affected residents. Aug. 17, 2021 Item #6 Page 356 of 356 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Donnell, batterup@batterupproductions.co Friday, August 13, 2021 9:55 AM Scott Donnell Planning for future housing in Carlsbad All Receive -Agenda Item # (.p For the Information of t he: -F 11_COUNCIL Date~CA ✓cc ~ CM a/ACM ....-DCM (3) L I received your letter dated August 3 regarding potential sites for housing, as I own property within 600 feet of one ore more the city has identified. I am dismayed to receive your letter yesterday, August 12, although it is dated August 3, and to learn you are looking for feedback prior to the City council meeting on August 17. One would think we would receive notice more than five days (not even business days) prior. We are unable to formally respond by the August 17 timetable, but are not pleased to see you are considering the lots identified in particular 8 and 9. Hidden Valley Road has already become a high traffic cut through and people travel at a higher than safe speed, and if you are adding housing that is going to increase the traffic load and the speeding problems. Sincerely, Laurie Batter Salt Air Community off Hidden Valley Road Laurie Batter (M) 760-518-9304 batterup@batterupproductions.com Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi Mr. Donnell, Ashley Andrews <ashleyriandrews@gmail.com> Friday, August 13, 2021 12:07 PM Scott Donnell Site 8 option 2 I just received a letter in the mail that the city is considering site 8 for increased housing units. This deeply concerns me as a homeowner who's property line touches the site in question. That property.doesn't have its own road (other than the extremely steep driveway) to access it, which means the traffic directly in front of my house will increase a ton. We have young children and I have to tell you that having 126 new cars speeding through my neighborhood to access the land in question is very unsettling. I urge you to use option 1 rather than option 2. I know this is a very tricky feat you are attempting (and making everyone happy is probably very difficult) but please don't build a huge apartment complex directly behind my home and effect the safety of my children. How do I attend the meeting on the 17th to voice my opinion? Thank you for all of the hard work you have put into this, I understand that you are required by the state to build new housing and it wasn't your idea. Sincerely, Ashley (and Trent) Andrews 1258 Mariposa Road Sent from my iPhone . . CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Jessica Price <jessicalangprice@gmail.com> Friday, August 13, 2021 1:09 PM Scott Donnell No on SITE 8 increased housing This is not even accessible & isn't right for this area of Carlsbad. You're going to ruin the neighborhood if you create an access road and the traffic is already bad there. Please NO!! Thank you for your time, Jessica Price, Carlsbad resident · Sent from my phone CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Donnell, Billante <fbillante@gmail.com > Saturday, August 14, 2021 9:16 AM Scott Donnell Future Housing Document Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the "planning for future housing in Carlsbad" document. I come away from looking at the 2 housing maps with only one suggestion that I feel should be applied to both: the 3 classifications of properties in Option 1 and the 4 classifications in Option 2 should be prioritized. By that I mean that when , or if, Carlsbad is ever required to actually "build out"-vacant industrial property should be considered first, commercial property second, underutilized lots third, and government- owned property last. My rational for implementing a prioritized dimension to the process is that it will leave the city with more flexibility in meeting the future needs of the community to resolve open space, parks and recreation related concerns which will certainly emerge as the city expands and prospers. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this suggestion. Sincerely yours, Frank Billante 2583 State Street Carlsbad , Ca 92008 707-481-7536 Fbillante@gmail.com CAUTION: Do not o en attachments or click on links unless 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Hello Mr. Donnell, Maury De Bont <maurydebont@ymail.com> Sunday, August 15, 2021 11 :41 PM Scott Donnell Planning for Future Housing I am contacting you about I live on property within 600 feet of a potential future housing development. In the letter received by mail, two maps labeled Option 1 and Option 2, are to be presented to the City Council 17th August. I prefer Option 1, which does not include a 126-unit MF complex at Aviarra Parkway and Palomar Airport Road . The area is already over-trafficed as it is, and adding 126 unit means at least double the number in cars and a worsening of traffic. Best regards, Maury De Bont 6394 Topmast Drive 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Mlchael Kroopkin <mikek26@me.com> Saturday, August 14, 2021 11 :55 AM Scott Donnell Housing As an owner here In wonderful Carlsbad, I have a suggestion. I think the location near the 78 and the Mall would be ideal, The locations along Palomar Airport Rd also look good. However PLEASE no more building on El Camino, I know you have some projects already set but PLEASE no more. Traffic congestion is getting worse everyday. I love the city and volunteer "'(ith the Police Dept. So hope you will take my suggestions into consideration. Thank you, Mlchael J. Kroopkin 2322 Masters Rd. 760-931-6786 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Good morning Scott, Najma Sepper <najmasepper@gmail.com> Monday, August 16, 2021 8:13 AM Scott Donnell Option 1: Housing We recently received mail regarding potential sites for new housing. We are in. favor of option 1. There has been significant increase in traffic as of recent. Traffic will only get worse, and there will be even more noise pollution if we were to go with option 2. Please help us in keeping Carlsbad a healthy and family friendly place. Kind Regards, Najma en attachments or click on links unless ou reco nize the sender and know the content i 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: Robert Wilkinson <bob@wdesigngroup.net> Monday, August 16, 2021 9:25 AM To: Scott Donnell Subject: affordable housing Hello Scott, Glad to see the dept has a good man on this touchy subject. Not too pleased to see that most of the units will go into the NW quad with very very little going south of PAR If that is how it is going to go, and I assume so , how will the city compensate the NW quad , we take the hit should mean that we get something in return. I will generate a list of potential items like; A fully implemented VB Master Plan starting with the Grand Promenade Program Train in a trench within the next ten years All overhead uts put underground A full redevelopment of the power plant site, with many public amenities to include better access to the outer lagoon's water Go! Respectfully, Robert Wilkinson Wilkinson Design Group Land Planning + Landscape Architecture bob@wdesigngroup.net P.O. Box 4237 Carlsbad Ca, 92018-4237 760 434 2152 • Virus-free. www.avast.com 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Planning Monday, August 16, 202111:14 AM Scott Donnell FW: City Council to discuss potential locations for new housing From: juliesflute <juliesflute@roadrunner.com> Sent: Friday, August 13, 2021 2:24 PM To: Planning <Planning@CarlsbadCA.gov> Subject: RE : City Council to discuss potential locations for new housing Please limit more housing. Think, do we have enough water?! Julie Miller 760-525-3614 Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone --------Original message -------- From: City of Carlsbad <planning@carlsbadca.gov> Date : 8/13/211:39 PM (GMT-08:00) To: juliesflute@roadrunner.com Subject: City Council to discuss potential locations for new housing City Council to discuss potential locations for new housing The City of Carlsbad has created two maps showing where the community thinks about 3,900 new housing units could be located to satisfy the state's requirement that cities accommodate their fair share of the region's housing needs. The maps will be presented to the City Council Tuesday, Aug. 17 with a request to begin the public input process. Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Alison V <avredenburgh@gmail.com > Monday, August 16, 2021 4:53 PM Scott Donnell Re: Letter about future housing Would you please explain to me what "slopes with sensitive biological resources" means and also what "potential cultural resources" means? On Fri, Aug 13, 2021 at 9:10 AM Scott Donnell <Scott.Donnell@carlsbadca.gov> wrote: Good morning, There should be. two maps included with the .letter you received; I'm sorry if you didn't receive them. Attached is a copy of the letter and maps. The option 2 map on the last page identifies Site 3. What City Council will be considering next Tuesday night is simply a request from staff to release maps of potential housing sites for public input. The Council may give direction to remove or add sites to the map. At this meeting, the City Council will take no action to change a property's zoning. Any action to do so would only occur after formally noticed public hearings. Those hearings aren't expected to take place until late 2022. Further, if the City Council approves release of maps for public input, that will begin a review period in which the community can provide comments on the sites identified on the map. Following the review period, the comments will be compiled and presented to City Council for review in early 2022. Along with this review, staff will request City Council to direct staff on the sites to formally study and propose for rezoning at the late 2022 hearings mentioned. So, if you want to weigh-in on Site 3 or another site, you are getting involved at a good time and there will be several opportunities to do so over the next year plus. For further information, including a project timeline and public input opportunities, please see City Council Meetings I Carlsbad, CA (carlsbadca.gov). The August 17 city Council staff report will be available later today at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas. Thank you. 1 Scott Donnell Senior Planner 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 www.carlsbadca .gov 760-602-4618 I 760-602-8560 fax I scott.donnell@carlsbadca.gov From: Alison V <avredenburgh@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:08 PM To: Scott Donnell <Scott.Donnell@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Re: Letter about future housing Site three was excluded from the mailed notice, and thus failed to provide proper notice to the affected parties near site 3. I have distributed the site 3 fact sheet to my Immediate neighbors and we are prepared to organize to fight an upzone that's very inappropriate for that location. Please tell me the process that we need to follow to contest the propose change in zoning. Moreover, it's irresponsible for the city not to have provided notice for site 3 in your mailing and request that you resend a proper notice including the fact sheet you sent me to all affected residents. On Thu, Aug 12, 2021 at 1:50 PM Scott Donnell <Scott.Donnell@carlsbadca.gov> wrote: Good afternoon, Based on Cameo Road 's location, you received a notice because you are withing 600' of the site highlighted below. This is a residential site for which a possible density increase is being considered. This site should be identified as Site 3 on the Option 2 map you received. I've also attached a fact sheet on the site that provides more detail. 2 If further questions, please let me know. Thank you . Scott Donnell Senior Planner 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 www.carlsbadca.gov 760-602-4618 I 760-602-8560 fax I scott.donn ell@carlsbad ca.gov 3 From: Alison V <avredenburgh@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 20211:38 PM To: Scott Donnell <Scott.Donnell@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Letter about future housing Mr. Donnell, We received a letter from you with the attachment. According to the letter there is a proposed zone construction within 600 feet of our house. It does not show on the map. Does there another map that has new site within 600 feet of cameo Road? 4 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Mr. Donnell, Matthew Sepper <msepper@gmail.com> Monday, August 16, 2021 7:54 PM Scott Donnell Options for Housing Developments in Carlsbad My wife and I live in the Saltaire community in Carlsbad and recently received a letter regarding potential sites for new housing developments. We are in favor of option 1, as our neighborhood already has heavy traffic and noise pollution, and option 2 would make the situation worse. Regards, Matthew 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: W. Dean Hardy <wdeanhardy@roadrunner.com> Tuesday, August 17, 2021 4:21 AM City Clerk City Council August 17, 2021 Meeting, Agenda Item #6 I am from District# 1; therefore, I have no City Council member to submit my comments to for District "fair-share" Conceptual Housing Element Rezoning Maps for Public Review and Engagement Plan. Would you please distribute my remarks to the Council for District# 1 representation? Carlsbad City Council: The City of Carlsbad has created two maps showing where the community thinks new housing units could be located to satisfy the state's requirement that cities accommodate their "fair share" of the region's housing needs. Reviewing satellite imagery of Carlsbad reveals there is land the City is not considering. For example, by The Crossings Golf Course-we already own that land. Why is that? Also, there are no areas in the southwest & southeast portions of Carlsbad listed as potential sites. Those areas comprise almost 50% of Carlsbad. Why is that? Additionally, it looks like District 1 will take on more than its "fair share," with over 1,000 units proposed in one small plot south of 78. Why is that? For years north Carlsbad has taken on its "fair share" of affordable housing; the southern portion has been exempted. Meeting housing needs in Carlsbad is everyone's responsibility; it's a "fair share" thing. That includes areas that--for some reason--are exempt! I think I know why but that would be speculation. One thousand units in a tiny space in the north is not a "fair-share," neither are zero units in the south. Council, you represent the entire City-be fair. Note: I am sending my request for fairness to the City Council as District 1 no longer has a council member. Respectfully Submitted, William Hardy Austin Terrace, Carlsbad, CA. District 1 (92008) 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: michael ajdour <michaelajd@yahoo.com > Tuesday, Augu st 17, 2021 7:21 AM City Clerk Item 6 on August 17 2021 agenda Please defer Item 6 to a future meeting when District 1 has representation. Both maps are lopsided in a way that making any decisions on this in a zoom meeting with 3 council people from other districts questionable. It is my understanding that any of you can pull this item. All the best, Julie Ajdour Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android CAUTION: Do not o en attachments or click on links unless Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Jim Hawkins <jimandkayca@yahoo.com> Tuesqay, August 17, 2021 7:48 AM City Clerk Sunny Creek lot Please don't increase the density of the vacant Sunny Creek lot. It will go against what most Carlsbad residents want for our city. Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Don Neu Sent: To: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 8:05 AM Tammy Cloud-McMinn Cc: Scott Donnell Subject: FW: Sunny Creek lot Hi Tammy, The email below should be provided to the City Council. Thank you. Don -----Original Message----- Fror:n: Jim Hawkins <jimandkayca@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 7:53 AM To: Don Neu <Don.Neu@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Sunny Creek lot Please don't increase the density of the vacant Sunny Creek lot. That would go against what most of us Carlsbad residents want for our city. Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: Mary Real <anewday4me2020@gmail.com > Tuesday, August 17, 2021 11 :59 AM To: Subject: City Clerk; Council Internet Email; Tammy Cloud -McMinn; Scott Chadwick; Mary Real general comments 8-17-2021 City Council.4.fl~ceive -A&enda Item# (JdJ -a_q~ For the Information of the: u CITY COUNCIL Dear Mr. Scott Chadwick: Date-a) 7}2J CA ~ cc ~ CM ~ACM .::::::. DCM (3)::::: M Hamer or Maggie Hammer as I think of her, told a group of us at the Sr. Ctr. who were passing out salad to everyone at the table because we like having salads and the Sr. Ctr. does not order the upgraded meal or supplement the meal with salads by their professionally certified food handlers so she said we could not bring in food for others. If we wanted salads we could eat them outside in the park (with the homeless?) or on the patio with the heat of the sun on us. This is odd as there is a public refrigerator and sink in the break room near the game room where people were allowed to eat their food! Maggie Hammer "claimed" that the County Aging and Independent Services made the rule but she did not name any person or show any memo to that effect! I believe that she does not want seniors to get any extras in order to save money or discourage seniors from enjoying their Senior Center. Perhaps she is trying to increase the amount of money available to pay PERS for the 10 Million dollars that the city already spent and is thinking ahead to the balance owed of 30 Million dollars or maybe she does not like seniors to get anything for free? or????? she may be following the policy of Kyle Lancaster or lacks supervision by Mike Pacheco? Are we allowed as seniors to bring in food for our personal consumption? I certainly do not want to be "harassed" by being banned from the Sr. Ctr. for bringing in supplemental salad in order to enjoy a pleasant meal with some of the seniors at the Sr. Ctr.????? Do I have your permission to bring in salad or will you tell Park & Rec to supplement the TV dinners with Salad since they are being well compensated for the 'meals'? Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter,?????? Dear Mr. Scott Chadwick: Does this mean no apples or bananas too or cookies in a sealed container? Outside food was allowed in the past so when the County gives their approval does this mean the refrigerator will be reinstalled? Who was it that told you or Maggie Hamer that the county policy was strictly enforced and what is their phone number? It is constantly amazing to me that the Staff at the senior center only uses the excuse that the county says so when they want to take away some benefit from the seniors ----1 call it Maggie Hamer's "PA" policy! What year was that policy established by "the county"? Is it true that the Sr. Ctr. can order upgraded meals for the seniors as they are paid over 5.00 dollars per meal and an upgraded meal would include a salad? After months of shutdown, why was the Sr. Ctr. Management team not prepared to run the dishwasher or pick up seniors who need transportation to the Center? Thank you for your interesting response, 1 Mary Lucid Hi Greetings from a concerned senior about the lack of skilled management at the C-bad Senior Center. What is your policy? I am concerned about the lack of creativity and the policy of "downsizing" or getting rid of assets that seniors can use and have used in the past. Is this a function of inexperience or focus on "making money" for the city, which has a significant PERS retirement deficit for their employees! Is this a desire to downsize attendance at the senior center? Seniors like a salad with their meal and Margaret Hamer (Maggie) will not approve upgraded meals or buy salad in sealed packages from the store to serve to the seniors by her certified food handlers! I am sure that the county would approve Salads for seniors! She will not spend the extra money to make it pleasant for seniors and "puts the blame on t he county". Mike Pacheco who is her supervisor, is too busy listening to complaints about Park & Rec employees to supervise her ( She is rather 'nervous' about dealing with people especially those who criticize her or do not say Yes, maam to her when she authoritatively says, I say so! Mike Pacheco is the go to Charm and Disarm listener of complaints with his aw shucks demeanor who promptly files complaints in the round file but he can be charming and he is all for Park & Rec. making money. The first time I met him he was throwing senior citizens out of the ping pong room because they had a rental. He, MP was also in favor of getting rid of the computers because he said all seniors have their own computers! It is also expensive and labor intensive to ma intain computers and paper with many or heavy use of these computers and printers. Neither Mike or M Hamer understand the value of having people to help seniors in the computer room or the value to seniors of mentally keeping sharp by doing games (AARP.com/games). It is interesting that an Age Friendly applicant does not want seniors to enjoy their Senior Center. Maggie/Margaret Hamer has a Rule that seniors can not enter a room for the Art Club until 15 minutes before their scheduled time even if the room is empty! M Hamer is more comfortable with Rules and control of the situation. She also blames Covid for things but, in Her judgment, it is AOK for unvaccinated children ages 4 yrs old thru 12 yrs old to occupy one wing of the senior center. Of course, the parents of these children pay 193 approx. per child per week! Money is more important than safety to her! Mayor Matt, why don't you have Scott Chadwick tell her to relax and re-subscribe to the AARP magazine and newsletter as well as spend some money on games for the game room. Ms. Hamer thinks seniors should pay for their own games! She also put an outdoor grill into storage or sold it??? because 3 homeless men once used it. Jack Risley solved that problem but M. Hamer was so fearful it would happen again that she had it removed! God forbid the staff cook something for the seniors or have a cooking/grilling class for men and women on the property! People need the refrigerator so please bring it back. Also spend some of the money on scorecards and games. Also please keep the computer room as is with unlimited time (unlike the library which has timed sessions). Some people may be listening to an Osher class that they want to hear, not the lecture class picked by staff. Was the refrigerator for the Staff removed? Why were seniors kept waiting in the hallway for 30 minutes before entering the cafeteria on opening day by "checking in procedures" ---what a welcome back message. Also what happened to the bulletin board for seniors? Is it time to form a separate Senior Center? Is it time to set some policy for the good of Seniors? Thank you, Mary Lucid en attachments or click on links unless ou reco nize the sender and know the content i 2 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Michele Staples <MStaples@jacksontidus.law> All l\eceive -Agenda Item# f:£... Sent: Friday, August 13, 2021 4:49 PM For the Information of the: To: City Clerk CITY COUNCIL Cc: Subject: Scott Chadwick; Jeff Murphy; Scott Donnell; Celia Brewer Date~(d;ll CA ✓ CC ✓ .,......- 2021 .08.17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, AGENDA ITEM #6 CM L ACM .,....--DCM (3)_ Please distribute these comments to the City Council for the 8/17/21 City Council meeting, Agenda Item #6, City Council Approval of Two Conceptual Housing Element Rezoning Maps for Public Review and Engagement Plan: • These comments are submitted on behalf of the owner of the Ponto property located on the north side of Avenida Encinas along Ponto Drive (APN 2161404300). • The Ponto site provides a unique opportunity for housing in the Coastal Zone that is affordable to moderate and lower-income individuals and families within walking distance of the Poinsettia Transit Station and the beach. • The 2015 Planning Commission Resolution 7114 and City Council Resolution 2015-243 governing residential development of the Ponto Property specify 20% of the housing units are to be lower income units. • The Ponto landowner is processing a development application under SB 330 that will advance the City's goal of affirmatively furthering fair housing and coastal access opportunities for people of all incomes. • The City Council removed the Ponto site from the Housing Element's RHNA sites inventory to accommodate the "organized resistance" that wants a park on the site instead of residential development. That decision is undermining the City's housing goals. • The Ponto property owner urges the City Council to approve Option 3 to restore the Ponto property to the Housing Element's RHNA sites inventory (agenda package p. 12 of 356). • There is no legitimate reason to continue to exclude the site from the RHNA sites inventory. The "cons" listed for Option 3 include the following: "Restoring the property to the inventory may make any potential non-residential option on the residential portion of the site more difficult to achieve". By this statement the City, yet again, suggests it might re-designate the site for a "non-residential option". The Ponto property owner strongly opposes the City misusing its land use authority to devalue the Ponto property and stigmatize development of moderate-and low-income homes closer to the beach than the opponents' homes. • The Ponto property owner stands ready to advance the City's and State's legitimate housing goals to further fair housing and coastal access opportunities for people of all incomes, including accommodating an allocation of affordable housing units consistent with the City's lnclusionary Housing Ordinance. Thank you 1 Michele A. Staples Shareholder mstaples@jacksontidus.law D: 949.851.7409 C: 949.233.5039 **I am currently working remotely, please use Cell Phone** ~ ~~~~?~ !iA~~~ 2030 Main Street, 12th Floor Irvine, CA 92614 0: 949. 752.8585 F: 949.752.0597 www. iacksontidus. law ****************************************************************************************** This message is intended only for the designated recipient(s). 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Please consider the traffic impact, the mixed land use(@ and the fact that there are already apartments across the way. It would be so weird to have apartments in that neighborhood of nice houses where they have to share that street. No on site 8! ! Jessica Sent from my phone CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: ' Sent: To: Subject: Carlsbad City Council W. Dean Hardy <wdeanhardy@roadrunner.com> Saturday, August 14, 2021 10:57 AM City Clerk City Council to discuss potential locations for new housing The City-of Carlsbad has createq two maps showing where the community thinks new housing units could be located to satisfy the state's requirement that cities accommodate their "fair share" of the region's housing needs. Reviewing satellite imagery of Carlsbad reveals there is land the City is not considering. For example, by The Crossings Golf Course--we already own that land. Why is that? Also, there are no areas in the southwest & southeast portions of Carlsbad listed as potential sites. Those areas comprise almost 50% of Carlsbad. Why is that? Additionally, it looks like District 1 will take on more than its "fair share," with over 1,000 units proposed in one small plot south of 78. Why is that? For years north Carlsbad has taken on its "fair share" of affordable housing; the southern portion has been exempted. Meeting housing needs in Carlsbad is everyone's responsibility; it's a "fair share" thing. That includes areas that--for some reason--are exempt! I think I know why but that would be speculation. One thousand units in a tiny space in the north is not a "fair-share," neither are zero units in the south. Council, you represent the entire City-be fair. Note: I am sending my request for fairness to the entire City Council as District 1 no longer has a council member. Respectfully Submitted, William Hardy District 1 (92008) CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Penny Johnson <pennyofcbad@roadrunner.com> Saturday, August 14, 2021 11 :56 AM City Clerk Subject: Fwd: Sunny Creek Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Penny Johnson <pennyofcbad@roadrunner.com> Date: August 14, 2021 at 1:55:23 PM CDT To: don.neu@carlsbadca.gov Subject: Sunny Creek Mr. Neu, The new numbers for building on the Sunny Creek development will be another insult to the citizens of the II charming II village of Carlsbad and the environment. This should be a big NO by the city city council!!!!! Penny Johnson 1360 Hillview Ct. Carlsbad 92008 Sent from my iPad 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: rebecca daynes < rebeccadaynes@gmail.com > .. Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2021 1 :32 PM To: City Clerk Subject: City Council Meeting 8/17 -Zoning for new housing To Whom It May Concern, I respectfully ask you to reconsider the 126 new apartment project that is proposed for this location behind Mariposa Road. This area is not set up to handle the amount of cars and traffic that this apartment building will bring. Thank you for your consideration. Rebecca Daynes 6962 Sweetwater St Carlsbad, CA 92011 CAUTION: Do not o en attachments or click on links unless ou reco nize the sender and know the content i Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Jo Ann Sweeney <j.ocean92008@yahoo.com> Sunday, August 15, 2021 9:49 AM City Clerk; Council Internet Email; Scott Donnell; Don Neu Double housing density proposal @ vacant Sunny Creek lot on El Camino Real & College Blvd. To Carlsbad City Council members and Carlsbad City Planners: I have been a resident of Carlsbad, Ca. for 24 years and live close to the property for this proposed increased housing density. As the city council and city planners well know, the El Camino Real corridor is already impacted by too much traffic and pollution. Citizens, myself included have already .spent hours voicing opposition to increased housing density along this corridor. Previously this land was zoned commercial as when I first moved here in 1997, the sign on the property stated, "Coming Soon World Class Market." I am well aware of the state's mandate for increased housing, however the safety of the current and future residents of Carlsbad must be a major and paramount consideration prior to changing the housing plans that have been previously approved by the Carlsbad residents/taxpayers. Some of my concerns are fire safety with appropriate and safe egress and exit of properties, environmental consequences, total traffic congestion during peak hours, pollution, and the myriad of other problems that this increased in housing density would bring to an already congested area. Increased housing density to this already congested area would only cause more safety and environmental problems. Take a road trip down the El Camino Real corridor around 4PM paying special attention to the current traffic problems at the corner of Sunny Creek and College Blvd. I am opposed to any change in the proposal for the vacant Sunny Creek lot. There are othe:i;-land opportunities for increased housing density such as the property owned by the city at "The Shoppes", the land on Faraday close to the Safety Center and Carlsbad Police Station, and land along Rancho Santa Fe Road, east of La Costa Town Center. The maps recently sent out to Carlsbad residents indicate all of the proposed areas for increased housing density. The El Camino Real/ College Blvd. vacant Sunny Creek lot should not be one of them. Respectfully, JoAnn Sweeney 5342 Forecastle St. Carlsbad, Ca. 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: ROBERT CLOSE <motcon@aol.com> Sunday, August 15, 2021 12:37 PM City Clerk Subject: Fwd : New housing maps Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: ROBERT CLOSE <motcon@aol.com> Date: August 15, 2021 at 12:23:57 PM PDT To: cleek@carlsbad.gov Subject: New housing maps ICITY COUNCEL I noted on your 2 maps the suggestion of adding 1000 residents in the 78-Camino Real area. Are you even remotely aware of the current trafgic problems there now!? Often ECR is backed up a half-mile or more on both sides of 78. If you add these residents, it will be intolerable. Please reconsider!!! Robert Close Victoria Ave Carlsbad resident since 87 Sent from my iPhone 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: . Isaac Coudurier <icoudurier@yahoo.com> Sunday, August 15, 2021 10:01 PM City Clerk Council Internet Email; Scott Donnell; Don Neu; mbszabo@snet.net No to increased housing density I was recently made aware of a proposal for a development of 441 units to be built on the vacant lot across the street from the Sunny Creek Terraces neighborhood on the comer of El Camino and College. As a homeowner in the Sunny Creek Terraces, I strongly oppose additional housing. Ifl read it correctly, it looks like it wilf include more low income housing too. We already have an entire apartment unit abeam our neighborhood dedicated to low income housing, plus all our granny flats are required to rent out to low income renters. Why more!? Why next to our neighborhood? Why are they not spread out in a more equitable manner across the city. Also, I'm all for giving people lower income rental opportunities to live, but we are next to Oceanside, Vista and San Marcos that all have a far lower cost of living. Why do we need to build more now in Carlsbad? Is La Jolla and Solana beach being held to the same standard when it comes to low income housing? We moved to Carlsbad thinking it had a vision of staying smaller, less developed and trying to maintain its open spaces. Why then are we trying to see how many cars we can pack on to El _ Camino? Wouldn't you also want to wait until the new Marja Acres development down the street is complete to see the full impact of traffic before adding even morecars? Of course the developers aren't thinking about traffic, they're just thinking about making a quick buck at our cities expense. This whole push to build as much housing and low income housing as we can seems short sighted and harmful to what is a special city. Can we please keep it small and keep it special. We're not La Jolla where there is no affordable housing within a 20 minute drive. There is already plenty nearby. Who are we trying to appease? Also, we lived in Seattle for 5 years and saw first-hand the havoc developers wreaked on the city. the developers had a key to the city and would rip down forests, fill every available space with ugly boxes and throw as many people as they could in there with complete disregard of the long term vision and traffic. The Seattle are changed a lot for the worse in the last decade. Can we please learn from their mistakes and keep Carlsbad special. If the project is approved however, where and when can I find out about it? 1 Thanks for taking the time to read my email. I'm frustrated sure, but it's just because I want to be able to raise my family in a quiet safe community. Thanks, Isaac icoudurier@yahoo.com 248-4 70-8308 2 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: -----Original Message----- Council Internet Email Monday, August 16, 2021 9:59 AM City Clerk FW: Sunny Creek From: Penny Johnson <pennyofcbad@roadrunner.com> Sent: Saturday, August 14, 202111:50 AM Subject: Sunny Creek All Receive -Agenda Item # .!:£ For the Information of the: .,..F'1: COUNCIL Date~CA ✓cc ✓ CM /ACM LL)CM (3) ~ Council Members, Vote NO to an increase of the Sunny Creek land development. It is a debacle for the traffic on ECR and certainly to the environment. Does it it always have to be about the$$$$$ which do nothing to upgrade the infrastructure or save the environment OR save our "charming" village environment which is overrun by traffic and a lack of parking !@ Penny Johnson 1360 Hillview Ct. 92008. 760 917 8920 Sent from my iPad CAUTION : Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi, Sarah Osborne <so.asea@yahoo.com > Monday, August 16, 2021 11 :03 AM City Clerk; Council Internet Email; Scott Donnell; Don Neu Please Read and Listen I have been a resident of Carlsbad since 1975. If you cannot say the same, then you don't understand the extreme change that I've seen in this "town". I had Mayor Lewis as a History teacher at Carlsbad High, and watched the town he governed grow exponentially since. Obviously, it's inevitable that growth will happen, especially in such a beautiful, coastal community, but we have the power to control how much . I'm hearing that the developer for the vacant Sunny Creek lot on El Camino Real (South of Rancho Carlsbad) will be proposing a double density housing proposal to what was originally approved in 2015. I'm hearing that people in the Planning Department are saying, "times have changed". Yeah times have changed. That doesn't mean we can't stick to our guns and not protect what we believed before. We keep hearing the phrase, "fair and equal housing opportunities", and that we have to, "assist the provision of affordable housing". Who doesn't want fair, equal and affordable housing opportunities, yet the rest of us have had to pay high prices to live here. We want fair and equal housing opportunities as well. I hear the excuse is that the State is requiring so much lower income housing that continues to grow, yet the reason prices are so high for the rest of us (i ncluding developers) is due to taxes and fees put on everything mandated by the City and State. I'm hearing that the City has to pay fees if they don't abide by the State's demands. I also know that the City of Carlsbad is one of the richest Cities around. I ask that the City continues to use our (the people of Carlsbad's) money and continue paying any fees, and keep the density down for as long as possible. Hold out until legislation changes. Fight the legislation. Don't be greedy. You are representing the people, and anyone that lives in Carlsbad will agree that the growth in just the last 5 years has been hideous and caused so much more congestion than ever before. My work and my family are just on the South side of College and El Camino Real. It takes me 17 minutes at a minimum to get there from 4.5 miles North of that. It's unacceptable and deplorable that you are even considering adding more congestion to that. Please do not accept any proposal for more than what was already agreed upon which , in my opinion, is already too much. Please listen to the people. Please hold out. Please do not let greed win. I appreciate you making the right decision for the people in which you represent. Thank you, Sarah 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Council Members, labilek@roadrunner.com Monday, August 16, 2021 12:36 PM City Clerk; Council Internet Email; Scott Donnell; Don Neu Doubling the Housing Density at Sunny Creek Please do not double the housing density near Sunny Creek. There is already apartments off El Camino just up the street (Robinson Ranch). El Camino is already Clogged up with cars when trying to go North at College. It is a nightmare. Back when we moved here we were told that Carlsbad was already planned out and no more houses were planned. So, keep it like you said it was and stop changing things. We don't want to become another Orange county. Thanks, Larry Bilek 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Council Internet Email Sent: To: Monday, August 16, 2021 1 :04 PM City Clerk Subject: FW: Item )( on Aug 17 Agenda . I.fl From: Lela Panagides <lpanagides@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 16, 202112:26 PM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Item 4 on Aug 17 Agenda Dear Carlsbad City Council, Please do not extend College Blvd through Sunny Creek Rd . Ron Packard, who was Mayor of Carlsbad in 1978 said 'people don't ruin a community, poor planning ruins a community.' I agree. In the 1980s, visionary city planners developed the Growth Management Plan which was grounded on preserving and enhancing the quality of life around qualitative measures like, 'Do I have trails within walking distance from my house?' 'Can my children walk safely to school?' 'Can I drive around town without being stuck in traffic?' These qualitative growth standards are human-centered and support our Carlsbad Community Vision and the Resident Survey. Resident survey after resident survey confirm that the number one item of importance to city residents is preserving, natural open space. College Rd Extension At the May 5, 2020 Council meeting, Councilmember Blackburn asked city staff to 1) create a city- led finance plan to fund the extension of College Blvd through Zone 15; and 2) to amend the local facility management plan for Zone 15. Mayor Hall voted 'NO' to both of these motions and I agreed with the mayor. Do not extend College Blvd. Let me tell you why: 1. Our Assistant City Manager said: 'The College Blvd extension project funded by private development is infeasible in the foreseeable future." (not having developers fund the road is inconsistent and in violation of our Growth Management Plan passed by voters in 1986). 2. An option presented to City Council is to eliminate the extension from the general plan as it is not currently warranted due to post-COVID impacts 3. Estimated costs to the tax payers is upward of $33 million. The mayor pointed out that this is just the starting point and does not include a full EIR, litigation and infrastructure costs. The debt 1 financing would have to be served by assessments, parcel tax or municipal bonds. To which the Mayor replied, 'Let's be realistic." "There are no many unknowns." And, thus he voted 'No' to these two motions. I agree with Mayor Hall. 4. The current property owners in Zone 15 failed to reach consensus on a community facilities district. (They have been trying to agree for 4 years). 5. According to our Habitat Management Plan, Zone 15 is the habitat for the California gnatcatcher, a bird which is listed as endangered. It also has riparian woodland and is critical to our watershed which feeds into Agua Hedionda Lagoon. "Most of the California gnatcatchers in the northernmost core population are in this block of habitat. This area also supports a critical population of thread-leaved brodiaea. Thread-leaved brodiaea is a California endangered plant species, which means that killing or possession of plants collected from the wild is prohibited by the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). This species is also listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act. 6. It would increase traffic and speeds near schools such as Sage Creek High School and thus put children walking and biking to school at increased risk. Bottom line: I would propose approving the staff's recommendation to eliminate the College Blvd extension from the general plan. And, before considering any road construction through this sensitive, open space, consult with the residents who live around and near that area. Best regards, Lela Panagides, Carlsbad Resident 2 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear City of Carlsbad, Madeleine Szabo < mbszabo@snet.net> Monday, August 16, 20211 :18 PM City Clerk; Council Internet Email; Scott Donnell; Don Neu Higher Housing Density In 2015, t.he City spent many months at tremendous expense to rewrite the General Plan. It was a behemoth job that was very successfully completed. Now that new Plan is dismissed as irrelevant. An example: the vote was made back then to keep the Sunny Creek property on El Camino the same density. This past Friday I spoke to the Planner. He told me "times have changed". Don't times always change? Has our vision for Carlsbad changed? r We are told we have "to meet the needs of all income levels". The needs of all income levels are boundless. Meeting the needs at what environmental cost to all income levels? We are told that "the city could face tens of thousands of dollars in fines per month until a plan is approved by the state." Who is running the city? The State? Just as the State has fought for independence from the federal government's dictates, shouldn't the City Council fight for independence from the State? Is "Envision Carlsbad" no ·Ionger our right to uphold? More crowds, more traffic, more fuel emissions/more pollution, strained City services, higher water and energy usage, increased student population with larger classes .... is that what we want? We are told we have to "assist the provision of affordable housing". Who can argue with that? But when will it stop? When will affordability ever not be an issue? It won't. More people will want to come. There will always be people who can't afford to live in any community. We are told we have to add more low-cost housing to combat the high cost of housing. Maybe we shou.ld address the reasons behind the high cost of housing. Why is the cost of living and housing so much lower in other states? Wouldn't homes be cheaper here without all the costly regulations, the high taxes, and excessive fees imposed on developers and construction that escalate the costs on the entire supply chain? We are told we need "fair and equal housing opportunities", certainly laudable goals, but at what cost to the environment? At what cost to quality of life? "Fair and equal housing opportunities" is a catchall phrase desired in every community all through the ages. The broad unattainable goal is merely an excuse to wreak congestion on our beautiful city. Traffic on El Camino Real is already choking and will worsen with the upcoming development of Marja Acres of 296 units and a shopping center (across from the 1000+ units at Robertson Ranch on El Camino). The impact of more cars on our "scenic corridor" and of more demands on our city services will be devastating. Dense housing devastates the environment and increases climate change .... and destroys the City's defining attribute: "small-town feel of our beach-side community". 1 Madeleine Szabo Forecastle Court Carlsbad mbszabo@snet.net bee: Friends of Scenic Corridor (El Camino Real was always designated a "scenic corridor") From the Revised General Plan: "Impact 3.1-1 : Implementation of the proposed Carlsbad General Plan will not have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista. (Less than Significant). Scenic vistas in Carlsbad consist of the scenic corridors and views to and from the coastline , open spaces, and hillsides. The General Plan will continue to regulate development in these areas , and contains policies to ensure that opportunities to enjoy scenic views are either preserved or enhanced. Thus, substantial adverse effects are not expected to occur." COMMENT: The developments in the El Camino Real scenic corridor in the NE quadrant do not "preserve or enhance" the scenic views along El Camino as required in the General Plan . QUESTIONS: • Why would the Revised General Plan exacerbate the development of this area by increasing the zoning density of Sunny Creek? • A fact exists that the recent residential/commercial/retail developments throughout this 3-mile stretch of El Camino generate disruptive traffic, congestion , noise, and pollution . Why is more density at Sunny Creek proposed ? Note the following passages from the General Plan : "Along the city's scenic corridors, the revised General Plan's land use changes are minimal, occurring in areas where some development has already taken place." COMMENT: Additional changes, specifically in rezoning the Sunny Creek land, do not embody a "minimal" change, but a maximum change, in land use along the El Camino Real "scenic corridor". QUESTIONS: • How can the Revised General Plan incorporate this conflicting policy?} • How does the City of Carlsbad justify the direct violation of the Carlsbad Community Vision in controlling traffic, congestion, noise, in order to protect "Carlsbad's defining attributes-its small town feel. .. " SUGGESTION: Restore the language in the Feb. 2014 General Plan Impact 3-1.1 and protect and preserve the Sunny Creek land by minimizing land use change, not maximizing. Safeguard ECR from choking traffic, disruptive noise and glaring lights, and urbanization by not adding unnecessary development. CAUTION: Do not o en attachments or click on links unless 2 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Hello Council Members, Ashley Andrews <ashleynandrews@gmail.com> Monday, August 16, 20211:42 PM City Clerk City Council Meeting 8/17-Zoning for New Housing I received a letter in the mail that the city is considering site 8 for increased housing units. This deeply concerns me as a homeowner who's property line touches the site in question. That property doesn't have its own road (other than the extremely steep driveway) to access it, which means the traffic directly in front of my house will increase a ton. We have young children and I have to tell you that having 126 new cars speeding through my neighborhood to access the land in question is very unsettling. I urge you to use option 1 rather than option 2. I know this is a very tricky feat you are attempting (and making everyone happy is probably very difficult) but please don't build a huge apartment complex directly beh ind my home and affect the safety of my children. Currently the neighborhood in the location has 24 units and many of the residents use my street to access their homes. I cannot imagine the traffic issues that will arise when there are 126 units on that property. My husband and I decided to make our biggest investment, our home, in Carlsbad because of the quality of life the city offers. We value the planning the city has done to make this a great place to live. Carlsbad's restrictions on overbuilding particularly appealed to us. I believe that 126 units in that small area is overbuilding our neighborhood. The intersection of Aviara and Palomar Airport Road is already a congested area. The apartments on Laurel Tree currently do not have substantial parking. Cars are regularly parked up and down Laurel Tree . Westbound traffic on Palomar regularly backs up from Costco to Aviara . The elementary school in this area, Pacific Rim, averages about 900 students (pre-pandemic) and is the largest in the district. This is not an area that can sustain large apartment complexes. Please be considerate of those of us who own homes close to this project. Sincerely, Ashley (and Tre nt) Andrews (760) 500-4400 1258 Mariposa Road Carlsbad, CA 92011 en attachments or click on links unless ou reco nize the sender and know the content i 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Michael Cardona < michaelgrace1214@gmail.com> Tuesday, August 17, 2021 10:59 AM City Clerk; Council Internet Email; scott.donnell@carlsbad.ca.gov; don.ne_u_@carlsbad.ca.gov . All Receive _ Agenda Item# JR_ Oppos1t1on to Proposed Housing Plan For the Information of the: nP1: COUNCIL DateWfJJ_CA ✓cc _::: CM .::::: ACM v4JCM (3) __:::::-- Dear City Council of Carlsbad, We are writing to express our strong opposition to the Carlsbad Housing Plan, specifically the proposed doubling of the housing density of the vacant Sunny Creek lot on El Camino Real (Site 4 of the Housing Plan). The increase in housing density is absolutely detrimental to the area, as it will worsen traffic and safety problems. Traffic on El Camino Real is already choking -not just during rush hours, but almost round the clock. It is already anticipated to worsen with the upcoming development of Marja Acres of 296 units and a shopping Center across Robertson Ranch. To add more housing in the area will, more likely than not, result in a traffic standstill. In addition, dense housing should not be done at the expense of our environment. We are already suffering from the displacement of our wildlife in the city, as we see more coyotes and other species running around the area hunting for food and scaring our household pets. Further development will destroy their habitat. Any planned development of the property should consider the continuing impact to local wildlife habitat. Finally, adding more housing in our neighborhood will have devastating impact on our "scenic corridor" and demand increase on our city services. I urge you to disapprove the proposed housing plan. From recent meetings and discussions with my neighbors, I know my opinions are shared by many who have not managed to attend meetings or write letters and emails. Thank you for your continued service and support of our communities. Best regards,Michael CardonaGrachielle Tenorio 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Scott Donnell Tuesday, August 17, 2021 11 :09 AM Tammy Cloud-McMinn FW: Scott please email to council for meeting. I lost their email. Thank you Another email to include in additional correspondence. Scott Donnell Senio"r Planner 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 9200.8-7314 www.carlsbadca.gov 760-602-4618 I 760-602-8560 fax I scott.donnell@carlsbadca.gov -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Stroud <ogeorgia29@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 20219:01 AM To: Scott Donnell <Scott.Donnell@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Scott please email to council for meeting. I lost their email. Thank you I received your letter today and the map and I prefer option one except for site 4 because I live across the street from the Rancho Carlsbad golf course and there is so much traffic on that road .right now that we don't need any more homes built there. A large area of new homes next to the mobile homes At Rancho Carlsbad is being built right now. Enough is enough! The toll brothers put in a huge area of homes just north of Cannon Road with high density condos just four years ago. I feel that road has been exploited. It was so beautiful before. We need some open spaces! Georgia Stroud Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Scott Donnell Sent: To: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 2:39 PM Tammy Cloud-McMinn Subject: FW: Opposition to Carlsbad Housing Plan "Option 2" FYI. Scott Donnell Senior Planner 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 www.carlsbadca.gov 760-602-4618 I 760-602-8560 fax I scott.donnell @carlsbadca.gov From: Chris Barnes <cbarnes42@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 2:09 PM To: Scott Donnell <Scott.Donnell@carlsbadca.gov> Cc: Priya Bhat-Patel <Priya.Bhat-Patel@carlsbadca.gov>; Sherry <sherfreudbarnes@gmail.com>; Caden Barnes <cadenfbarnes@gmail.com>; Jared Barnes <Jtbarnes02@gmail.com> Subject: Opposition to Carlsbad Housing Plan "Option 2" Mr. Donnell and Ms. Bhat-Patel: I am writing today just as two housing plan options are being presented to the Carlsbad City Council at the August 17 meeting. My family and I strongly oppose "Option 2," which includes the demolition of the Cottage Row Apartments (Site 8} in order to build 150 new housing units on the same site . Redeveloping this area to add dense housing is the wrong solution to address the city's housing problem. First, the adjacent property just north of "Site 8" {SW corner of Aviara and Palomar Airport Rd} is the site of the Aviara Apartments project, which is already slated to add 329 housing units. There is also an existing affordable housing complex across the street on Aviara and Laurel Tree with 138 units. Added all together, "Site 8" would increase the number of housing units within a 1-block radius of Aviara Pkwy to nearly 600 units! This would nearly quadruple the number of units in that very compact area, which would increase traffic, noise, pollution, roadside trash, and crime. This would damage the charm of our Shorepointe neighborhood, and it would severely harm the value of our homes. If the proposed development of "Site 8" builds up, more than the single-story structures already in place, it will also block the coastal views from our house and our street, which again will significantly lower the resale value of our homes. Please urge the Carlsbad City Council to reject the Option 2 housing plan! Best regards, Chris Barnes 858-864-8766 1 6404 Calmeria Pl CAUTION: Do not o en attachments or click on links unless ou reco nize the sender and know the content i 2 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: SJ Kalian <sjkalian@yahoo.com > Tuesday, August 17, 2021 4:33 PM City Clerk Comments on Proposed Locations of New Housing The City has approved an inordinate amount of housing in and around the northwest geographic quadrant of the city causing reduced parking, increased traffic and generally increased density. Most of this housing, be it rental or condo is well beyond the financial means of the median income resident for what amounts to a tiny space. As the City identifies new areas for housing, it would behoove the City to spread it out equitable across the City boundaries and not exacerbate the congestion in the northwest region of the City. Why are no sites identified in the southern region where there is less congestion? Let's not continue to degrade the quality of life in the northwest region. If housing is everyone's load to bear, then spread it out. The Village and northwest part of the City has a large number of newly built, and in process monstrosities eroding the charm and quality of life. Spread the load equitably! SJ Kalian 1 Housing Element Maps and Draft Public Engagement Plan Scott Donnell, Senior Planner Community Development August 17, 2021ffi {city of Carlsbad TODAY’S PRESENTATION •Background/methodology •Conceptual maps •Alternative sites •Community engagement •Next steps and recommendation ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT {city of Carlsbad CITY AND STATE ACTIONS •April 6, 2021, City Council action: Approved the Housing Element update Found housing caps unenforceable Directed staff to find alternative sites in the Southwest Quadrant •July 14, 2021, State certification BACKGROUND 1111111 {city of Carlsbad STATE AND CITY COUNCIL APPROVALS •Enable implementation •Goals, policies, programs, objectives, and timelines •Provide direction •Ponto and Site 13 •Housing caps ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT 1111111 {city of Carlsbad IMPLEMENTATION CITY COUNCIL APPROVES ELEMENT STATE CERTIFIES ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION HOUSING CYCLE ENDS 2029 ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION 8years programs 38 42 months 3,873 Housing units policies 45 ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT {city of Carlsbad PROGRAM 1.1 IMPLEMENTATION •Rezone sites to meet RHNA •Rezoning must be completed by April 2024 City’s completion objective is 2022 •Sites already identified Housing Element Appendix C Potential alternative housing sites ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT 1111111 {city of Carlsbad Housing Element Appendix C APPEND IX C Key Site Fact Sheets J'ac(fk f h"t•m'! Figure C-1: Key Sites for the Production of Housing r.jl,f'"J· '""'v-Ag,=,rv:v-nwn::,rl Prnru•fflJ,J:t -RZI: Rozo•• !Jldumlal ., ResldMtol - PR2: l>rOjOot (W•I> R,zooe) -RZC R8.lor,e Comme,tiaJ LJOlladrant; .. Sltee 14&nd 15 are,not proposed lor a cfeslgnetlon dlang ~Otyof Carlsbad City or Carlsbad \,,,,..,:;:OJ!1a...aaaa..,. ___ iNU,. {city of Carlsbad Table 1 –Carlsbad’s initial RHNA allocation Income group Lower Moderate Above mod Total Number of housing units 2,095 749 1,029 3,873 ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT “Density” is a proxy for affordability Density equals the number of homes per acre {city of Carlsbad Table 2 –Carlsbad’s net RHNA allocation Income group Lower Moderate Above mod Total Housing units 1,397 327 ---1,724 ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT Reducing RHNA •Pending projects •Approved projects •Vacant land •ADUs {city of Carlsbad Table 3 –Carlsbad’s housing unit target for rezoning program Lower income Moderate Total RHNA (from Table 2) 1,397 327 1,724 Plus 30% buffer 629 225 854 Total units for rezoning 2,026 552 2,578 ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT {city of Carlsbad SITE INPUT AND SELECTION PROCESS (2020) •Housing Element Advisory Committee (HEAC) Site selection methodologies •Community input •Committee and community rankings •August 20 City Council action ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT {city of Carlsbad SIX METHODOLOGIES •Assume midrange densities •Use government-owned property to allow housing •Convert commercial property to allow housing •Count proposals that include a rezone •Upzone existing residentially zoned properties •Convert industrial property to allow housing ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT {city of Carlsbad SITE INPUT AND SELECTION PROCESS (2020) •Housing Element Advisory Committee Site selection methodologies •Community input •Committee and community rankings •August 20 City Council action ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT APPENDIX C Key Site Fact Sheets Figure C-1: Key Sites 'or the Ptoduction of Housing -f":a.r')·('-,\:,,,,w:y.,.,.,..,..,p,ft,- -R.?~R-~d1mrlel•R•esldier11•I -PR:2.Pro,tctcv,lthA&2<1N!) -RlC R.,,o,,.Comrnt<CUI ·Sitl!s1on.:11Sartnotl)(opos,ed101adel.lg1'181iond\ange (:aryof Carlsbad {9ityof Carlsbad RANKINGS Community Priority*Methodology 1 At vacant industrial sites that have been converted to residential use 2 Near commercial locations, creating "live- work" neighborhoods 3 On lots that are underutilized 4 On vacant land that is zoned for housing developed, but not yet developed 5 On existing single-family properties as accessory dwelling units 6 In developed areas that could be made denser by increasing the number of housing units allowed ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT Housing Element Advisory Committee Priority* Methodology Assume midrange densities Rezone city-owned properties Convert commercial to residential Count proposals with rezones Upzone residential properties Convert industrial to residential ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT Potential Housing Sites• (.lno«IM otpdortty) -cor.,,.er,: 'raCr!llndl.l:.l!b]propetfyto SkM l'!Ou~ng -Clor.rfer.:com~ p~b:i,>'.low!'HJ.ZilnD -,<tJJcwW-.rll;rgmi.n:xnrtllulfll:m; {city of Carlsbad Map 1: Sites prioritized by community input C ciryof Carlsbad Map 2: Sites prioritized by t.he Housing Element Advisory Committee {city of Carlsbad UNIT SURPLUS/DEFICIT Lower income Moderate income Map 1: Community rankings 248-unit surplus 227-unit deficit Map 2: HEAC rankings 382-unit surplus 81-unit deficit ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT APRIL 6 CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION •Remove the Ponto property •Make Site 13 –Zone 20 cluster a low priority •Look for alternative sites within the same quadrant ALTERNATIVE SITES {city of Carlsbad PONTO PROPERTY ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT PONTO •“Planning Area F” •9.5 acres •Vacant •120 moderate income units SITE 13 ZONE 20 CLUSTER ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT SITE 13 •21 acres •Vacant, developed •295 lower income units •32 moderate income units ,L_.. ___ T _ ,( FINDING ALTERNATIVE SITES •The City Council’s direction affects only sites in the Southwest Quadrant •Staff has identified seven potential alternatives sites •None of these sites are on the conceptual maps ALTERNATIVE SITES {city of Carlsbad ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT {city of Carlsbad •Alternative sites were not initially selected due to location, constraints, potential controversy, or existing use •Sites could help satisfy housing needs, including the deficit of moderate income units SITE CHARACTERISTICS ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT Public and privately owned 5 to 34.5 acres Developed and vacant Designated for residential, commercial, public, and open space uses {city of Carlsbad DENSITY AND UNIT YIELDS •Applied to each site are three densities: 11.5 units/acre Moderate 19 units/acre Moderate 26.5 units/acre Lower •These densities satisfy lower and moderate income housing needs per state law •Unit yields are estimates ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT “Density” equals the number of homes per acre {city of Carlsbad SITE CHARACTERISTICS ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT Privately owned 10 acres Vacant Designated for low density residential and open space 1. AMBROSIA LANE Unit Yields 23 (11.5 units/acre) 38 (19 units/acre) 53 (26.5 units/acre) Council District 3 {city of Carlsbad SITE CHARACTERISTICS ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT Privately owned 5 acres Vacant Designated for low density residential 2. BLUE HERON PL (AVIARA) Unit Yields 57 (11.5 units/acre) 95 (19 units/acre) 132 (26.5 units/acre) Council District 3 {city of Carlsbad SITE CHARACTERISTICS ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT Privately and publicly owned 7 acres Developed Designated for public and commercial 3. CALTRANS/PACIFIC SALES Unit Yields 78 (11.5 units/acre) 129 (19 units/acre) 180 (26.5 units/acre) Council District 3 {city of Carlsbad SITE CHARACTERISTICS ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT Privately owned 34.5 acres Mostly vacant Designated for low density residential and open space 4. HUMMINGBIRD RD (MURPHY) Unit Yields 115 (11.5 units/acre) 190 (19 units/acre) 265 (26.5 units/acre) Council District 4 {city of Carlsbad SITE CHARACTERISTICS ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT Privately owned 7.8 acres Parking lot, vacant Designated for commercial and open space 5. LA COSTA GLEN/FORUM Unit Yields 46 (11.5 units/acre) 76 (19 units/acre) 106 (26.5 units/acre) Council District 4 {city of Carlsbad SITE CHARACTERISTICS ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT Publicly owned 6 acres Developed Designated for public 6. NCTD POINSETTIA COASTER STATION Unit Yields 17 (11.5 units/acre) 28 (19 units/acre) 40 (26.5 units/acre) Council District 3 {city of Carlsbad SITE CHARACTERISTICS ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT Privately owned 6 acres Developed and vacant Designated for commercial and residential 7. NORTH PONTO PARCELS Unit Yields 50 (11.5 units/acre) 80 (19 units/acre) 116 (26.5 units/acre) Council District 4 {city of Carlsbad UNIT YIELD SUMMARY –ALL SITES Lower income Moderate income Map 1: Community rankings 248-unit surplus 227-unit deficit Map 2: HEAC rankings 382-unit surplus 81-unit deficit 386 units (11.5 units/acre) Moderate 892 (26.5 units/acre) Lower 636 units (19 units/acre) Moderate 892 units (26.5 units/acre) Lower ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT Affordable housing – existing, approved potential ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT l& g a-on:table hou:cJng provea (UrtDl&t) airnornabte hc,ustn.g t :sties with m ed m an.d hilgh ,i:fe11:smi '.Efllla App,i;n,11:,: C '611@!." um ~oes: S.'rle· f.Y zone .21l'-ci:tsrer- {city of Carlsbad Table –Existing, approved, and potential affordable and high density housing Quadrant Existing affordable units Approved, unbuilt affordable units Units resulting from vacant sites at suitable densities Housing Element Appendix C sites Total Northwest 524 58 28 1,865*2,475 Northeast 399 0 155 820 1,374 Southwest 666 81 0 318 1,065 Southeast 645 19 11 248 923 *993 units are from Site 2 –The Shoppes at Carlsbad parking lot ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT GOAL •Provide the City Council with input from a broad cross section of stakeholders interested in housing issues •Use input in determining future housing sites to meet state requirements PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WORK PLAN {city of Carlsbad OUTREACH PLAN HIGHLIGHTS •45-day public comment period •Online survey and interactive map •Virtual and in-person meetings •Presentations to local groups •Informational displays (at libraries, senior center) •Specific outreach (residents who speak Spanish or are in lower income categories) ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT {city of Carlsbad NOTICING FOR AUGUST 17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING •Notices mailed to: All property owners of Housing Element sites Owners and occupants surrounding the sites Owners of Southwest Quadrant alternative sites •Website, social media, and email notifications ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT {city of Carlsbad INTERACTIVE MAP (DRAFT) ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT 0 0 Rane.ho Carlsbad G~lf course Fin address or lace {city of Carlsbad INTERACTIVE MAP (DRAFT) ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT Pote ritra I Housi rig: S it,e 6 Site Group s·ce .6 Project Name Cros.sr gs Potential Dwel · ng 181 Un'-ts Income Category Lower (!::,ss,ed o ro osed mini densi. ) For further More · fo information on income categories Site Group: Acres 11.4 Site Descripfon Vaca rr For further More · fo information on t s s·te Co vert citv and {city of Carlsbad NEXT STEPS AUGUST-SEPTEMBER Conduct public outreach EARLY 2022 Share comments, request direction 2022 Release environmental document 2022 Perform environmental review LATE 2022-2023 Hold approval hearings {city of Carlsbad STAFF RECOMMENDATION •Approve by motion: Approve the two conceptual rezoning maps for public review Approve the public engagement plan Direct staff to release the conceptual rezoning maps for public review and input and return to the City Council with the results ITEM 6: HOUSING ELEMENT {city of Carlsbad END SITE CHARACTERISTICS Privately owned 2.5 acres Vacant Existing designation: Low density residential SITE NUMBER: 3 –CHESTNUT @ ECR Council District 2 3688 3689 3684 /~ 3685 3680 ,., ' 3676 0 ... IO 3672 r"' 3668 1'c 1'#, 3624 R-8 ',9, 3632 3664 3652 2285 2266 2283 3745 3813 SITE NUMBER: 3 –CHESTNUT @ ECR Parcels Numbers 167-080-34, 49, and 50 GMP Quadrant Northwest Ownership Private (single ownership) Parcel Size Ap proximately 2.5 acres (al l parcels) Current General Plan R-4 (Resid ential, 0-4 dwelling Proposed General Plan R-15 (Residential, 11.5-15 du/ac) Designation units/acre) Designations Current Residentia l Approxim ate ly 8 homes (@ 3.2 Proposed Residential Approximately 28 units at 11.5 Opportunity du/ac) Opportunity du/ac Income category of units (based on minimum Moderate density) SITE CHARACTERISTICS Privately owned 40 acres Vacant, developed Existing designations: Low and medium residential, commercial, open space SITE NUMBER: 4 –ZONE 15 CLUSTER Council District 2 SITE NUMBER: 4 –ZONE 15 CLUSTER Map ~ssessor's ~creage Status turrent Proposed Existing/potential unit y ield* No. Parcel No. ~esignat ion designation 1 ~09-060-48 11.55 Two homes, R-4 R-4/R-30 R-4: 18 units (exist ing) outbuildings R-30: 134 units (potential) 152 t otal units 2 ~09-060-72 f}.81 Equestrian R-4/0S R-30/0S :) acility 3 ~09-090-11 17.86 R.V. st orage R-15/L R-15/R-30 R-15: 110 units (exist ing) R-30: 212 units (potential) 322 total units Tot al 474 units !Table Notes: L: Local Shopping Center OS: Open Space R-4: Residential, 0-4 du/ac R-15: Residential, 11.5-15 du/ac (11.5 du/ac is proposed minimum density; 8 du/ac is existing minimum density) R-30: Residential, 26.5-30 du/ac (26.5 du/ac is proposed minimum density; 23 du/ac is existing minimum density) *For property 1, site acreage is divided equally for both designations, result ing in two, approximately 5.775 acre sites. For property 2, no unit yield is realized due to flood constraint s. For property 3, yields are based on 9.6 acres for the existing R-15 portion and 8 acres for the proposed R-30 portion. These acreages are consistent with assumptions in the General Plan; see Policy 2-P.86 of the Land Use and Community Design Element. Constraints identified by site specific analysis may reduce densities. For all properties, potential yields reflect the increase in units over existing permitted densities. SITE CHARACTERISTICS Privately owned 12 acres Developed Existing designation: Low density residential SITE NUMBER: 8 –COTTAGE ROW APTS Council District 2 SITE NUMBER: 8 –COTTAGE ROW APTS Parcels Numbers 212-040-47 GMP Quadrant Southwest Ownersh ip Private Parcel Size Approximately 12 acres Current General Plan R-4 (Residential, 0-4 du/ac) Proposed General Plan R-23/OS (Residential, 19-23 Designation Designations du/ac, and Open Space) Current Resident ial Approximately nine additional Proposed Resident ial Approximately 150 additional units (at 3.2 du/ac) in addition to Opportunity Opportunity units (at 19 du/ac) the 24 duplex apartments on site Income category of units (based on minimum Moderate density) OPTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION •Endorse mapping options as presented •Include additional potential residential sites •Reduce the 30% buffer •Restore the Ponto Property •Include Site 13 OPTIONS 1111111 {city of Carlsbad OPTION 1-A -Endorse options as presented Pros May require no additional sites May avoid need for Site 13 and/or Ponto property to be listed as potential sites for the required housing Cons Will likely require lower income site “surplus” to satisfy moderate income need May require increasing density on residential parcels, options not favored by the community or the Housing Element Advisory Committee OPTIONS 1111111 {city of Carlsbad OPTION 1-B –Include additional sites Pros If successful, would further assist the city in meeting its regional housing allocation Could increase distribution of affordable housing across city Provides options in case other potential sites cannot be realized May eliminate need for Site 13 and/or Ponto property to be included Cons Limited options in the Southwest Quadrant, as described Additional sites in or nearby existing residential areas may be unpopular OPTIONS 1111111 {city of Carlsbad OPTION 2 –Reduce buffer Pros May decrease number of properties to rezone in this program May eliminate need to count Site 13 and/or Ponto property Cons Decreases ability to maintain sites at appropriate densities and affordability throughout the planning cycle (2021-2029) May make compliance with state law (SB 166) more difficult if sites are needed during the planning cycle OPTIONS 1111111 {city of Carlsbad OPTION 3 –Restore Ponto Property Pros Potential yield of 120 moderate income units can help satisfy the city’s regional housing allocation Requires no rezoning, only restoring the site to the Housing Element sites inventory Contributes to inventory diversity through property’s coastal location Cons May increase organized resistance to overall rezoning effort Restoring the property to the inventory may make any potential non-residential option on the residential portion of the site more difficult to achieve OPTIONS 1111111 {city of Carlsbad OPTION 4 –Include Site 13 Pros Potentially contributes to lower and moderate income housing in the inventory Could enable consideration of other densities, such as studying moderate- income housing only on some of the property Provides more differentiation between the options Cons May increase organized resistance to overall rezoning effort Site is more than a mile from shopping, high frequency transit OPTIONS 1111111 {city of Carlsbad Option 1 Map {city of Carlsbad Option 1 Option 2 Map •~13-...::*s..~:ll'd~,,JO#~~o_ye.eCJ')'COullca. ~lst10t:t'XIWrJ~eem~.ar.d ,,n~~:.~uem~$~ {city of Carlsbad Option 2