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Meeting Date: Nov. 16, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Shelley Glennon, Associate Planner
shelley.glennon@carlsbadca.gov, 760-602-4606
Subject: Village & Barrio Master Plan Amendment Discussion
District: 1
Recommended Action
Receive a presentation on options to address potential policy changes raised by the public
during the adoption of the 2019 comprehensive update to the Village & Barrio Master Plan and
provide direction to staff as appropriate.
Executive Summary
The City Council approved a comprehensive update to the Village & Barrio Master Plan on Dec.
10, 2019. Following that action, the City Council passed a motion directing staff to place certain
master plan amendment items on a future Planning Commission agenda to give the public an
opportunity to provide feedback and subsequently return to the City Council for possible
direction.
Staff followed that direction and facilitated a community discussion at the Nov. 4, 2020, Planning
Commission meeting to obtain broad public input on the following topic areas:
• The permitted uses vital to a live, work and play community
• Parking in-lieu fees to be directed to a specific area for parking and the potential for
public-private partnerships for a specifically zoned parking structure
• Traffic impact analysis and mitigation fees specific to the master plan area and roadway
conditions outside of the Coastal Zone
• A general conversation regarding all potential amendments to the Master Plan for the
City Council to consider
This report details the potential policy changes to the Village & Barrio Master Plan raised by
members of the public and the Planning Commission and presents the City Council with a range
of possible actions on the options that appear to offer the greatest benefits for the Village and
Barrio communities and their residents.
Staff requests the City Council evaluate the input from the public, Planning Commission and staff
and, if appropriate, provide direction on the amendment options discussed in this report.
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Item continued from July City Council meeting
The discussion of possible amendments to the Village & Barrio Master Plan was brought to the
City Council, for its consideration on July 20, 2021 (Exhibit 4). Because of the District 1 City
Council member vacancy, the council passed a motion directing staff to bring the item back
when the District 1 City Council seat had been filled (Exhibit 5).
The City Council appointed Peder Norby to fill the District 1 seat Aug. 24, 2021, so, staff is now
returning with the item for the City Council’s consideration.
The discussion below is similar to the discussion that was provided in the July 20, 2021 City
Council staff report with some minor updates related to the status of the amendment options
and additional public comment letters received during the July 20, 2021 City Council hearing
(Exhibit 6).
Discussion
Background
The Village and Barrio make up the historic center of Carlsbad. The Village & Barrio Master Plan
established the vision for the ideal future character and development of the two areas and set
forth the strategy for achieving that vision.
The City Council adopted a comprehensive update to the Village and Barrio Master Plan on July
10, 2018, updating the standards that guide development in the Village and Barrio area (Exhibit
7). Because a portion of the master plan area is located within the Coastal Zone and the city’s
Local Coastal Program, which invokes certain state requirements, the update was subsequently
submitted to the California Coastal Commission for its review and approval. On Oct. 16, 2019,
the Coastal Commission approved the master plan with modifications, which were brought back
to the City Council on Aug. 20, 2019 for its consideration. At that hearing, the City Council
accepted the Coastal Commission’s revisions and approved the updated plan. The City Council
also passed a minute motion directing staff to return to the City Council with a workplan with
timelines that addressed a series of policy topics that had been raised by the public and the City
Council. (Exhibit 9)
Staff presented the workplan to the City Council on Dec. 10, 2019. At that meeting, the City
Council passed a motion directing staff to place workplan items 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 on a future
Planning Commission agenda to give the public an opportunity to provide feedback and to
subsequently return to the City Council (Exhibit 11). The workplan items are:
Item 2: Permitted uses vital to a live, work, play community
Item 3: Parking-in-lieu fees to be directed to a specific area for parking and the potential for
public/private partnerships for a specific zoned parking structure
Item 4: Traffic impact analysis and mitigation fees specific to the Village and Barrio Master
Plan area and roadway conditions outside of the Coastal Zone
Item 6: Solutions/options to avoid housing-in-lieu payments in the Village & Barrio area1
1 This item is being addressed through a separate project. Please refer to Exhibit 12 and 13 for more information.
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Item 7: Village and Barrio specific inclusionary policy1,2
Item 8: Allow for a general conversation regarding additional plan changes
Items 6 and 7 are being evaluated by a technical consultant; staff will return to the City Council
with a presentation on those topics separately as soon as the information is available.
Planning Commission Workshop results
Staff facilitated a community discussion of these specific workplan items at the Nov. 4, 2020,
Planning Commission meeting.
To notify the community of the discussion, staff posted the hearing information on the Village &
Barrio Master Plan page on the city’s website, sent 126 notices to community members on the
master plan mailing list and sent out a mass email to the 1,756 contacts on the master plan
email list, with 44% of these contacts opening the email, well above the industry standard of 20-
25%.
In the interest of public health during the COVID-19 pandemic, the hearing was held virtually,
and in keeping with to virtual meeting protocols, the community was able to participate by
emailing comments to the Planning Commission before the discussion began. At the hearing,
staff received several written comments and one video from 13 community members. Five
community members requested their letters be read into the record and one community group
also requested its video be played at the hearing (Exhibits 14 through 17).
For each of the workplan items that were considered by the Planning Commission, this report
provides a summary of each proposed amendment, the feedback received at the meeting and
options proposed to address the item. Because of the complexity of each item, staff provide
additional background and a detailed analysis of the options in Exhibit 2.
Item 2: Permitted uses vital to a live, work and play community
Eighteen community members at the Aug. 20, 2019, City Council meeting provided letters
stating that uses such as a post office, pharmacy, grocery store, hardware store or farmers’
market are “vital” to a live, work and play community, that is, a community that meets all of its
residents’ needs (Exhibit 8). Their concern was that these uses are not permitted in the Village
commercial districts but should be to better serve the community’s daily needs.
There are five districts in the Village area that that allow commercial uses: Village Center, Village
General, Hospitality, Freeway Commercial and Pine-Tyler Mixed-Use. The location of the districts
is shown on Exhibit 1. As shown in the table below the uses identified by the community as vital
are, for the most part, already permitted or conditionally permitted uses under the current
Village & Barrio Master Plan.
,2 Inclusionary housing policies are intended to create affordable housing for lower-income families.
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Permitted “vital” uses in the commercial districts
Village
Center
Village
General Hospitality Freeway
Commercial
Pine-Tyler
Mixed Use
Post office Conditional
use
Conditional
use
Conditional
use
Conditional
use
Conditional
use
Grocery
store Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted
Hardware
store Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted
Farmers
market
Conditional
use Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
Pharmacy Permitted
with limits
Permitted
with limits
Permitted
with limits
Permitted
with limits
Permitted
with limits
One community member at the Planning Commission meeting expressed support for the
development of vital uses in the area. Considering that such uses are currently allowed or
conditionally allowed in the Village districts, the Planning Commission’s discussion focused more
on how to create a market demand for such uses and on what uses should and should not be
considered vital. One commissioner also suggested implementing smart growth standards to
ensure the Village is a live, work and play community. Smart growth is characterized by
walkable, bike-friendly neighborhoods that are compact and efficient, near public transit, that
provide good community design, housing and transportation choices.
During the July 20, 2021 City Council hearing, one comment was received that requested that a
farmers’ market should be permitted in the Barrio, where the use is currently prohibited. This
could be considered if amendments are made to the Master Plan,
Based on all the comments received by the community and Planning Commission on this item,
staff developed six options for City Council’s consideration as detailed in Exhibit 2.
Item 3: Parking in-lieu fees for a specific public parking area and public-private partnerships
for a specific zoned parking structure
Community members submitted 18 comment letters during the Aug. 20, 2019, City Council
hearing requesting an amendment to the plan that would allow the development of a parking
structure in the Village area and fund the structure through use of parking in-lieu fees and/or
public and private partnerships. Parking in-lieu fees, collected by the city from developers in lieu
of their creating parking spaces for their projects, can help develop and maintain shared public
parking, resulting in greater use of the parking and relatively lower costs in comparison to the
cost of exclusive on-site private parking for an individual business or building (Exhibit 8). Public-
private partnerships encourage shared and leased parking arrangements among multiple users
of private or non-city owned lots and maximize efficient use of existing off-street parking.
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At the Nov. 4, 2020 Planning Commission meeting, three community members expressed
interest in having a parking structure in the Village area to address the perceived lack of
available parking, and one community member opposed it. (While there is lack of parking in
certain areas at certain times, previous studies have shown there is not an overall lack of parking
in the Master Plan area.) In response to the community’s input, many of the planning
commissioners also expressed interest in getting a parking structure built in the Village.
Community members also expressed concerns about delivery service vehicles illegally parking on
streets, creating a traffic hazard.
The Village & Barrio Master Plan does not preclude the construction of a parking structure.
However, it does recommend that the Village & Barrio Parking Management Plan adopted in
2017, which includes strategies to reduce parking demand, should be implemented before
considering a new parking structure (See Village & Barrio Master Plan, pages 4-64). Additionally,
the parking in-lieu fees have not been comprehensively analyzed and are not set at the rate
required to fund a parking structure.
Though not specifically discussed at the Planning Commission workshop, there is a related
matter that may affect parking policy in the Village & Barrio Master Plan area. In response to the
COVID-19 pandemic and the county and state operating restrictions on businesses, some Village
business owners received outdoor activation permits from the city that allowed them to
temporarily expand operations in their private parking lots or the public right of way, creating
curbside and sidewalk cafés. Once the state of emergency is rescinded, these temporary permits
expire. Given the success of these outdoor activations, and the likelihood that it will take time
for their businesses to financially recover from the pandemic, business owners are expressing
interest in making their temporary outdoor activations permanent. These outdoor activations
impact on and offsite parking, so the city will need to amend the Village & Barrio Master Plan’s
parking standards and curbside/sidewalk café standards to continue to allow these uses after
the state of emergency ends. In the August 2021, a parking study was conducted. That study and
the related memo to the City Council are available as Exhibit 18.
Based on the input provided and the 2021 parking survey results, staff developed three options
to implement the parking management plan and take the next steps in updating the current fees
to provide additional parking options and management in the village, which are discussed in
Exhibit 2.
Item 4: Traffic impact analysis, mitigation & fees, and roadway conditions (outside of the
Coastal Zone)
This City Council initiated this item to address multimodal access2 and pedestrian safety at high
traffic areas and areas where road conditions are poor. It addresses traffic areas outside the
Coastal Zone to avoid hindering any of the public infrastructure projects being plan in the
Coastal Zone. Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 18.42 - Traffic Impact Fee states all traffic impact
fees shall be used to build or finance circulation improvements serving the entire city. Section
18.42 also states that, if approved by City Council resolution, circulation improvements can be
funded by traffic impact fees or by available funding sources and reimbursed using future traffic
impact fees.
2 Multimodal access refers to travel by all possible means, including not just vehicles but transit, walking and
bicycling and other common means of getting around.
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Two community members at the Planning Commission meeting requested road improvements
in the Village and Barrio’s residential neighborhoods to address such traffic issues such as
speeding cars and pedestrian safety at intersections. The requests were:
o Stop signs at Madison and Roosevelt streets
o Red curbs at intersections in the Barrio neighborhood
o Traffic circles in both the Village and Barrio neighborhoods
o Re-engineering oversized width streets as, “complete streets” or streets designed to
enable safe and convenient access for all users and modes of transportation
Some planning commissioners stated their interest in allocating traffic impact fees received from
projects in the Village and Barrio to only circulation improvement projects in the Village and
Barrio neighborhoods, or within the same quadrant. One planning commissioner disagreed and
stated the traffic impact fees should remain citywide because there are significant circulation
improvement projects needed elsewhere in the city. Other Planning Commissioners suggested
the Village & Barrio Master Plan’s Implementation Action Matrix (Chapter 5) should be refined
to include a list of prioritized circulation improvement projects and the financing strategy
needed to implement them. One planning commissioner also recommended developing an
additional southern outlet from the Barrio neighborhood. In response, staff prepared five
options as detailed in Exhibit 2.
Item 8: Allow for a general conversation regarding additional components of the Village &
Barrio Master Plan
During the Planning Commission hearing, community members also offered these other
potential amendment topics:
o Implementing a comprehensive street tree plan
o Implementing the Grand Avenue Promenade
o Developing historic preservation regulations
o Implementing a lighting improvement plan
o Reducing the building heights in the Village from four stories to two-to-three stories
o Incorporating public art in the Village
o Amending Policy. 2.3.3 "Development Site Spanning Multiple Districts" to only pertain to
one property, the Blazer Trailer Park.
o Amending the permitted uses in the Village General District (VG) to only allow residential
and office uses.
The Planning Commission commented on a few of the community topics as listed above. One or
more commissioners expressed interest in:
o Implementing a street tree program
o Implementing the Grand Ave. Promenade
o Developing historic preservation policies and regulations
o Implementing a lighting improvement plan
o Reducing the maximum building height in the Village commercial districts from four
stories to two-three stories
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Staff developed nine options to address the comments on this item. As noted above, the details
of these options and staff’s recommendation for each option are provided in Exhibit 2.
Option 3 is to implement a Mills Act Program to address historic preservation. This option was
recently reviewed separately by the City Council, and the council directed staff on Oct. 19, 2021,
to initiate amendments to the Carlsbad Municipal Code to create a local Mills Act Program
(Exhibit 3).
Option 7 is for implementing a public art program. However, on Oct. 12, 2021, the City Council
directed staff to expand the boundaries of an initially proposed arts district to include the entire
Village and Barrio area, to make amendments to the Village & Barrio Master Plan to create a
section that focuses on supporting a creative and cultural arts district and to pursue state
designation for the areas as a cultural district.(Exhibit 19).
Exhibits 10, 11, and 14 through 17 provide additional background information on the history of
these amendment items and this report, including the Dec. 10, 2019, City Council staff report
and minutes (Exhibits 10 and 11) that provide staff’s initial tentative work plan and timeline as
well as City Council’s direction on all eight amendment items. The Nov. 4, 2020, Planning
Commission staff report and minutes (Exhibits 14 and 15) provide information on the
amendment items presented by staff and the feedback received from the Planning Commission
and community. The written comments received from the community at the Nov. 4, 2020,
Planning Commission meeting and staff’s response to these comments are also included (Exhibit
14 and 15).
Additional public comments received at the July City Council meeting
Thirteen comment letters were received regarding the Village & Barrio Master Plan Amendment
Discussion (Agenda Item 5) during the July 20, 2021, City Council Hearing (Exhibit 5) and are
incorporated in the analysis provided in Exhibit 2.
Options
Proposed options and amendments to address workplan items 2, 3, 4 and 8 are provided in
Exhibit 2.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to receive the report on each of these items. If the City
Council directs staff to take actions, staff will return to City Council to request the appropriations
and/or contract approvals needed to complete the actions. Depending upon the options
directed, amendments are estimated to cost between $10,000 for minor plans or feasibility
analysis to $400,000 for a comprehensive update to the Village & Barrio Master Plan. Total costs
for individual options range from $10,000 to $510,000 for both planning/feasibility analysis
and/or for implementation projects. These costs are listed in more detail in Exhibit 2.
The total funding required for staff recommended options of both planning and feasibility
analyses and implementations (as indicated in Exhibit 2) range from $425,000 to $695,000.
Funding for these options was not included in the fiscal year 2021-22 budget and would require
additional appropriations from the City Council’s contingency. The current contingency balance
is as follows:
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City Council Contingency
Low High
Total appropriation $500,000 $500,000
Total expenditures/encumbrances ($47,025) ($47,025)
Total available funding $452,975 $452,975
Staff recommended options detailed in Exhibit 2 $425,000 $695,000
Remaining balance $27,975 ($242,025)
If required funding exceeds the City Council’s contingency balance, the City Council may choose
to appropriate General Fund reserves or defer funding until the following fiscal year. City Council
Policy No. 74 - General Fund Reserve Policy requires that reserve levels in excess of the 40%
target requirement may be used for one-time opportunity cost purposes if authorized by formal
City Council action in which findings have been made as to what constitutes the savings or how
efficiencies will be achieved.
Next Steps
Upon receiving City Council direction to move forward with an amendment or amendments to
the Village & Barrio Master Plan, or other implementation projects, staff will return to the City
Council for confirmation of the project scope, work plan and schedule.
Staff would then develop a scope of work for any option selected, obtain consultant proposals to
refine the costs, and return with updated costs and consultant contracts for City Council
consideration. The timing of this process varies depending on consultant procurement, and the
number of amendments and/or implementation programs, as well as the needed environmental
analysis and community outreach.
Environmental Evaluation
This activity is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act in
accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 – Information Collection in that the activity is
for informational purposes only and will not result in any projects being approved, adopted, or
funded.
Public Notification
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. Village and Barrio Master Plan Area District map
2. Updated Village & Barrio Master Plan - Proposed amendments, options, and related projects
3. Oct. 19, 2021, City Council staff report (Item 8) (on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
4. July 20, 2021, staff report (on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
5. July 20, 2021, City Council minutes (Item 5) (on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
6. July 20, 2021, City Council public comments received
7. July 10, 2018, City Council minutes (on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
8. Aug. 20, 2019, City Council hearing – community input
9. Aug. 20, 2019, City Council minutes (Item 9) (on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
10. Dec. 10, 2019, City Council staff report (Item 16) (on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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11. Dec. 10, 2019, City Council minutes (Item 16) (on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
12. May 5, 2020, City Council staff report (Item 11) (on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
13. May 5, 2020, City Council minutes (Item 11) (on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
14. Nov. 4, 2020, Planning Commission staff report (Item 3) (on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
15. Nov. 4, 2020, Planning Commission meeting minutes (Item 3) (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk)
16. Nov. 4, 2020, Planning Commission meeting - staff response to public comments
17. Nov. 4, 2020, Planning Commission meeting - public comments received
18. Nov. 4, 2021, City Council Memo (2021 Parking Survey)
19. Oct. 12, 2021, City Council staff report (Item 9) (on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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EXHIBIT 1
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EXHIBIT 2
VILLAGE & BARRIO MASTER PLAN - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AND OPTIONS
Background
During the July 20, 2021 City Council hearing, the analysis below was brought forward to the
City Council for review and consideration. At the hearing, the City Council expressed concern
with voting on an item without a District 1 City Council representative and therefore postponed
the discussion to a future date for when the District 1 City Council seat would be filled. On Aug.
24, 2021, the City Council District 1 seat was officially filled, so, staff are now again offering this
analysis back to the City Council for its review and consideration. This analysis is similar to the
previous analysis provided; however, staff have since updated it to include status updates, one
new option and discussions related to public comments received at the July 20, 2021, City
Council hearing.
Introduction
The options staff have developed for items 2, 3, 4 and 8 are detailed below with an in-depth
analysis of each amendment item, including the comments received from the community and
Planning Commission on the item. The options are based on the comments the city received
from community members and members of the Planning Commission and are followed by
staff’s recommendation for each option.
Each range of option is followed by a table that details, to the extent practicable, the estimated
cost and timeline to complete each option.
Along with the options presented for the City Council’s consideration, this document also
includes several current city projects that staff have identified as addressing the suggestions
from the community and the planning commissioners for improvements under the Village &
Barrio Master Plan.
ITEM 2: Permitted uses vital to a live, work and play community
Background: Permitted uses vital for a live, work and play community include a post office,
pharmacy, grocery store, hardware store and farmers’ market. These uses were specified as
being “vital” during the Aug. 20, 2019, City Council hearing when 18 community members
requested in writing that the Village and Barrio Master Plan be amended to permit these vital
uses in the Village area. All 18 comment letters stated, “the inclusion of Daily Use Designations
must be added to the plan including (but not limited to) Grocery Store, Post Office, Hardware
Store, Pharmacy and Farmers’ Market.” The community’s primary concern was that not enough
of these vital uses currently exist or are permitted in the Village and that they should be to
serve their daily needs. Pharmacies, grocery stores and hardware stores are permitted uses in
the Village commercial districts. A post office and farmers’ market are conditionally permitted
uses in Village commercial districts. Currently, a farmers’ market, post office, one pharmacy,
one supermarket, one small market and one hardware store exist in the Village.
Nov. 4, 2020, Planning Commission meeting public feedback: One community member was in
favor of infrastructure, facilities and businesses that serve a live, work and play community.
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Several planning commissioners stated that a market demand is needed for these vital uses to
be developed in the Village and provided different suggestions on how to create a market
demand as well as what uses should and should not be considered vital uses. One planning
commissioner also suggested implementing smart growth standards to ensure the Village is
quantifiably a live, work and play community. Additionally, one planning commissioner stated
that hardware stores were not vital uses and should not be allowed in the Village.
Options: Based on the comments received from the community and planning commissioners,
staff present for the City Council’s consideration the following five options intended to address
Item 2. The City Council can move forward with options 1 through 5 if requesting changes, or
with Option 6, leaving the plan unchanged. Staff recommend options 5 or 6. Developing a study
to assess the market demand for vital uses is also discussed as an alternative for Option 3.
• Option 1: Restrict housing sizes at mixed-use sites to allow for more commercial
(Lead department: Community Development)
One planning commissioner suggested restricting housing sizes, that is, not allowing
extra-large units, at mixed-use sites to allow for enough space for the commercial uses
at these sites.
Pros
• None identified
Cons
• Would not directly create a market demand for vital uses to be
developed in the Village
• Would only potentially assist in providing available space for these uses
to be developed if and when the market demand exists in the Village area
• The VC District already has a restrictive development standard that
requires a minimum 50% of habitable ground floor area and 80% of the
building frontage to consist of commercial uses for mixed-use sites.
Staff do not recommend this option.
• Option 2: Adopt and implement smart growth standards to provide a “live, work and
play community” that would encourage vital uses to be developed in the Village
(Lead Dept: Community Development)
One planning commissioner recommended implementing smart growth standards to
help create a live, work and play environment which in turn would help create a market
demand for vital uses. The San Diego Association of Governments has designated the
Village and Barrio neighborhoods as a “smart growth opportunity area,” or an area
prioritized for infrastructure funding to encourage development in these areas. The City
of Carlsbad has received SANDAG grant funding under this designation for several
projects, including the Coastal Rail Trail Reach 1, Comprehensive Active Transportation
Strategies, the Active Village Campaign and the Mobile Village and Bike the Village
projects.
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The Village & Barrio Master Plan currently includes smart growth principles and the
standards of the plan promote smart growth by locating housing near transit, promoting
commercial development to serve residents and create jobs and promoting walkability,
all of which reduce dependence on the vehicle.
Pros
• Additional smart growth standards and policies could help the city
develop vital uses in the Village Area
Cons
• The Master Plan already incorporates Smart Growth standards and
policies
• If market demand does not exist for these uses, they would not be
developed, regardless of policies in the plan.
Staff do not recommend this option. If the City Council wishes to pursue this option,
staff will request additional information on what specific principles and policies the City
Council would like to incorporate into the Village & Barrio Master Plan.
• Option 3: Restrict the square footage of grocery stores in the Village area to allow a
grocery store that requires less square footage than a standard-sized grocery store in
the Village commercial districts.
(Lead Dept: Community Development)
One Planning Commissioner suggested only small grocery stores be allowed in the
Village commercial districts since that would be the most appropriate size to serve the
community. The Master Plan lists grocery stores, as a “retail” use and does not specify a
minimum or maximum size. A larger grocery store is typically around 40,000 square feet
and a smaller store, such as a Trader Joe’s, is typically between 12,000 to 20,000 square
feet.
Pros
• None identified
Cons
• Smaller grocery stores are not precluded from the Village commercial
districts. There is already one small grocery store and one small market in
the Village.
• Restricting square footage of a grocery store doesn’t guarantee the use
will be developed nor does it create a market demand for such a use.
Staff do not recommend this option. However, the City Council might wish to direct staff
to conduct an updated market study that assesses the demand and develop an
economic development attraction strategy for additional small grocery store uses such
as a Trader Joe’s in the Village area.
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• Option 4: Conditionally permitting farmers’ market uses in the Barrio (BC and/or BP
Districts Only) (NEW)
(Lead Dept: Community Development)
July 20, 2021 City Council hearing public feedback: One member from the Carlsbad
Village Association expressed support for permitting a farmers’ market in the Barrio to
allow for their existing farmers’ market to relocate to the Barrio, where there is
currently more space for their market to expand. The current location on State Street
does not provide enough space needed to allow their farmers’ market to expand.
Pros
• Would be more convenient for Barrio residents to attend the farmers’
market since it would be located closer to their homes.
• Would potentially benefit Barrio businesses by increasing foot and car
traffic created by the farmers’ market.
• By increasing the number of Master Plan Zoning Districts that
conditionally permits a farmers’ market use, would possibly allow for
more than one farmers’ market to operate and serve the Village and
Barrio Master Plan area (currently there is only one farmers’ market that
operates every Saturday on State Street)
Cons
• May potentially create unwanted impacts to the primarily residential
Barrio neighborhood (i.e. noise impacts, parking impacts, traffic impacts
and litter)
• Will be less convenient for Village residents, businesses, and tourists to
attend since it could now be located at a location outside of the
Village/downtown core area.
• Costly if done as a stand-alone amendment as opposed to it being done
with other amendments or as a privately initiated amendment.
• Option 5: Adding a policy to the Village & Barrio Master Plan that encourages the
development of vital uses in the Village commercial districts.
(Lead Dept: Community Development)
Pros
• Would prioritize and justify the need for a streamlined permitting process
for these uses and/or implementation of a future program that would
incentivize the development of these uses in the Village commercial
districts
• Would support development of vital uses and be implemented through
evaluations of future projects
• Would not have a direct impact on the projects proposed in the Village
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Cons
• If market demand does not exist for these uses, they will not be
developed, regardless of policies in the plan
Staff recommend this option only if other amendments are proposed or recommends
Option 6.
• Option 6: Make no changes to the Village & Barrio Master Plan
Pros
• These basic and/or vital uses are already permitted or conditionally
permitted in the Village commercial districts, so no amendments to the
Master Plan are necessary to allow these uses in the Village commercial
districts.
• No staff time or additional city resources will be required
Cons
• Some of the requests from community members and planning
commissioners would not be addressed
Staff recommend this option, or Option 5.
Item 2: Permitted uses - Options cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff
recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe
to complete
1 Restrict housing sizes Do not
recommend $50,000-$75,000* 12 to 18 months
2
Add additional smart
growth standards and
policies
Do not
recommend $10,000-$20,000* 9 to 12 months
3 Restrict grocery store
sizes
Do not
recommend $20,000-$40,000* 12 to 18 months
4
Conditionally permit
the Farmer’s Market in
the Barrio (BC and/or
BP Districts)
No Position** $10,0000-$20,000* 9 to12 months
5
Add policy encouraging
development of vital
uses
Recommend
(when proposed
with other
amendments)
$10,000-$20,000* 9 to 12 months
6 No changes to Village &
Barrio Master Plan Recommend N/A
* If multiple amendments to the Master Plan are directed, there will be economies of scale. Costs will vary depending
on the number of plan revisions and environmental analysis required.
** Need to conduct additional outreach with the Barrio Residents before providing a recommendation
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ITEM 3: Parking in-lieu fees to be directed to a specific area for parking and the potential for
public/private partnerships for a specific zoned parking structure
The Village and Barrio Master Plan does not preclude the construction of a parking structure.
The city adopted the Village, Barrio and Adjacent Beach Area Parking Management Plan in 2017
to manage the existing parking system by implementing strategies such as re-striping, curb lane
management and parking enforcement, and to use parking in-lieu fees to support strategies
that reduce parking demand. Components of the Parking Management Plan were included in
the implementation of the Village and Barrio Master Plan, but the master plan did not
specifically mention a parking structure. The Parking Management Plan states, “One option that
many cities use is an in-lieu fee program to pay for structured parking, by collecting fees from
new and redeveloping businesses in lieu of them building on-site parking. However, the city’s
current in-lieu fee program does not generate the quantity of funds necessary to cover the
costs of constructing structured parking.” The in-lieu fee was adopted on June 8, 1999, and the
fee amount has not been updated since. The current in-lieu fee program can only be used by
properties east of the railroad tracks. The fees could be used for parking reconfiguration, curb
lane management, parking time limits or other methods to provide parking.
A parking survey was completed in 2021. It concluded that there were discrepancies in the
estimated on-street parking that resulted in approximately 864 assumed spaces lost. The survey
also provided updated recommendations based on the parking management plan to continue
implementing the plan to increase parking turnover rates and supply. The 2021 parking survey
and transmission memo to the City Council is Exhibit 18 to the staff report. The next annual
parking survey is anticipated to be completed in 2022, once business operations return to
normal following the pandemic.
The Parking Management Plan recommended implementing transportation demand
management and other measures to address problems with the parking system before
constructing a parking structure (see Page 4-64 of the plan). Such measures include parking
enforcement. On January 28, 2020, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the
addition of two full-time community service officers and one marked police vehicle outfitted
with mobile license plate readers to enforce timed parking restrictions in the Village area. The
timed parking restrictions are currently being enforced in the area, except on State Street
between Beech Avenue and Laguna Drive.
Nov. 4, 2020 Planning Commission meeting public feedback: Three community members were
in favor of a parking structure to address the lack of available parking and one community
member opposed it. The community member opposed to a structure stated it would be visually
intrusive and negatively impact the community’s character. Those in favor had concerns over
the lack of parking for residences at mixed-use sites and for small business customers. One
community member was in favor of locating the structure on the outskirts of the Village
commercial area and another stated the city should use parking in-lieu fees and/or a public and
private partnership to develop the parking structure.
Several planning commissioners stated there is a need for a parking structure or another form
of permanent public parking and a need for the use of parking in-lieu fees and public-private
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partnership to develop a parking structure or permanent parking within walking distance to the
Village area. They also provided several suggested structure locations including underground
near the train tracks, near the freeway, at the Public Works maintenance yard at Oak Avenue
and State Street, and at the City Hall site. Not all of these locations currently allow a parking
structure under the Village and Barrio Master Plan.
July 20, 2021 City Council hearing public feedback: One community member supported the
parking in-lieu fee program being updated and reviewed by a public/private committee. Five
community members provided comments in support of a parking structure; two of which
suggested the structure be located at the North County Transit District. parking lot, near the
core of the downtown area.
Expansion of curb cafes, sidewalk cafes, and outdoor signage: On July 28, 2020, the city
approved the temporary suspension or modification of Village and Barrio Master Plan land use
standards to allow the expansion of curb cafés, sidewalk cafés and outdoor signage because of
the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency. Most business establishments are reopening as
allowed by the state and county due to the sharp decline in COVID-19 cases. Many Village
business owners are requesting to have their temporary permits for their expanded use of curb
cafés, sidewalk cafés and outdoor signage become permanent, post-pandemic. The 2021
parking survey concluded that the current temporary outdoor activations are not significantly
impacting parking supply.
Options: Staff offer the following three options based on the parking survey, and the
comments received from the community and planning commissioners on Item 3. Option 1, 2
are recommended to address parking issues within the Village and Barrio and long-term
requirements related to outdoor activations. Option 3 is recommended to investigate making
temporary outdoor activations permanent. Each of the three options could be directed in any
combination or individually.
• Option 1: Update the Parking In-Lieu Fee Program
(Lead Dept: Community Development)
The Parking In-Lieu Fee Program was adopted in 1999 is managed by the Community
Development Department and the in-lieu fee has never been updated. The in-lieu fee
currently only supports funding strategies that reduce parking demand, not the
construction of a parking facility.
Under this option, the City Council would direct staff to evaluate and update the current
parking fees (In-Lieu and Curb Café Fees). The study would establish updated costs
related to the costs to provide an off-street parking spaces to determine how the fees
should be modified to comply with state law.
If the Parking In-Lieu Fee program is updated to increase the fee, staff would require
contracting a consultant to prepare the update. Staff would return with a proposal and
cost for City Council approval. Staff estimates the cost would be between $50,000 -
$100,000.
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Pros
• Updating fees based on current costs would generate funds needed to
develop parking facilities
Cons
• Increased fees will be additional costs to businesses in the plan area.
• Option 2: Implement and prioritize programs/projects included in the Implementation
Action Matrix
(Lead Dept: Multi-departmental effort – see list below)
The Parking Management Plan written in 2017 included a list of actions recommended
to manage parking in the Village, Barrio, and Coastal neighborhoods. Subsequently, the
master plan’s Implementation Action Matrix (Chapter 5) incorporated these
recommendations into one document that outlines all the actions recommended for the
plan area. Additionally, the 2021 parking survey confirmed these recommendations are
still valid and included additional analysis on longer term implementation actions that
would help support parking management in the village. These parking management
programs are recommended implemented within one to three years:
o Hiring a parking management program manager (Lead department: Economic
Development)
o Developing incentives to encourage businesses and developers to participate in
shared and leased parking agreements (Lead department: Economic
Development)
o Implementing parking ambassador program and enforcing public parking
regulations (e.g., time limits, overnight parking, oversized vehicles, etc.).
Program implementation began in 2020. (Lead department: Police)
o Update parking in-lieu fee program (Lead department: Community
Development)
o Annually monitoring parking system demand (Lead department: Economic
Development)
o Designing and implementing a curb lane management program, including an
alternative design streets applicability analysis1 (Lead department:
Transportation)
o Implementing intelligent parking in the Village. This involves installing vehicle
occupancy detectors at various locations and developing a smart phone
application to help motorist find available parking (Lead department:
Transportation)
o Developing additional signage for public parking as needed (Lead department:
Transportation)
1 Such a study would consider whether an area might benefit from alternate street designs with more of a rural
character rather than the standard road, sidewalk, curb and gutter design.
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Staff will return to the City Council with additional information on these programs as
they require City Council authorization or are implemented. Then, it is recommended
that the 2022 parking survey will evaluate changed conditions and provide
recommendations on additional priorities/costs that could be implemented. At that
time, staff will evaluate if a comprehensive update to the Parking Management Plan is
recommended, including the costs and methods required to fund and construct a
parking structure. Early coordination with the California Coastal Commission may also
be appropriate for any regulations that apply west of the railroad tracks.
There are two cost estimates associated with implementing Option 2, therefore in the
table below, Option 2 is separated into two rows: 2a and 2b.
• Option 3: Investigate making temporary outdoor activations permanent.
(Lead Dept: Community Development)
This option was added to reflect the relationship between temporary activations
authorized in plan area and parking. The current temporary activations will only be
allowed during the current public health orders, and will either need to be permitted
based on existing regulations or removed at the time those orders are suspended. Some
Village business owners are asking to have their temporary outdoor activations become
permanent, staff recommend the city evaluate the feasibility of expanding curb cafes,
sidewalk cafes and outdoor displays permanently by conducting an updated parking
study within these areas during post pandemic conditions. By the end of 2021, the city
will have completed an additional survey of Village businesses asking questions on the
interest in having additional legalization of outdoor uses following the pandemic. Staff
will report findings to the City Council’s Economic Development Subcommittee with
options for possible future updates to the Village and Barrio Master Plan to allow these
standard modifications. Coordination with the California Coastal Commission will be
required. This option could be selected along with, or separately from Options 1 and 2.
Item 3: Parking in-lieu fees - Options cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe
to complete
1 Update parking in-
lieu fee program Recommend Between $50,000 -
$100,000 12 to 18 months
2a
Implement and
prioritize projects in
Implementation
Action Matrix
Recommend
$50,000-$100,000
for additional
study or
implementing
parking
management plan
projects
Ongoing
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2b Conduct annual
parking study
Study already
required; no additional
action necessary.
$50,000 for the
parking study
included in city
budget request
6 months
3
Investigate making
temporary outdoor
activations
permanent
Recommend $80,000-
$100,000* 12 to 18 months
* If multiple amendments to the Master Plan are directed, there will be economies of scale. Costs will vary
depending on the number of plan revisions and environmental analysis required.
ITEM 4 - Traffic impact analysis and mitigation fees specific to the Master Plan area and
roadway conditions outside of the Coastal Zone
Background: This item was initiated by the City Council on August 20, 2019, to address
multimodal access and pedestrian safety at high traffic areas and areas where road conditions
are poor. Specifically, this item addresses traffic areas located outside of the Coastal Zone as to
not negatively affect any of the coastal zone public infrastructure projects being planned. There
are several circulation improvement projects already incorporated in the Implementation
Action Matrix (Ch. 5). These programs are intended to be implemented within 1-6 years and
include:
o Crosswalk improvements
o Barrio pedestrian improvements for people with disabilities
o Traffic calming measures and other street improvements
There are two circulation improvement projects currently being processed:
o Village and Barrio Traffic Circle Improvement project. The project design is
currently in review and is anticipated to be completed by Summer 2021.
o Sustainable Mobility Plan which includes multimodal planning projects for Village
Streets, Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad Village Dr. and Christiansen Way. Project
implementation is anticipated within the next 3 to 5 years.
The city’s Traffic Impact Fee Program (Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 18.42) is used to build
or finance circulation improvements serving the entire city. This program is being updated.
Nov. 4, 2020 Planning Commission meeting public feedback: Comments from the community
were received requesting road improvements in the Village and Barrio residential
neighborhoods to address traffic issues such as speeding cars and pedestrian safety at
intersections. Some of the requests were:
o Stop signs installed at Madison Street and Roosevelt Street
o Red curbs at intersections in the Barrio neighborhood
o Traffic circles in both the Village and Barrio neighborhoods
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o Re-engineering oversized in width streets as, “complete streets” or streets designed to
enable safe and convenient access for all users and modes of transportation.
Some Planning Commissioners expressed interest in using traffic impact fees to pay for
circulation improvement projects by planning area or by quadrant area. One planning
commissioner stated the traffic impact fees should continue to be used citywide. Other
planning commissioners suggested the Village & Barrio Master Plan’s Implementation Action
Matrix should be refined to include a list of prioritized circulation improvement projects and to
develop the financing strategy needed to implement them. One Planning Commissioner
recommended developing an additional southern egress from the Barrio neighborhood.
July 20, 2021 City Council meeting public feedback: Comments from the community were
received in support of street improvements in the Village and Barrio including landscaping,
traffic calming measures, traffic circles and sound mitigation. However, one community
member expressed concern with the high costs of traffic impact fees to business owners.
Options: Staff are providing the City Council with four options based on the comments received.
The first three options are separate projects currently being processed by the Transportation
Department therefore, no further action is required for these projects to be implemented. City
Council could move forward with Option 4.
• Option 1: Implement the Sustainable Mobility Plan action plan that includes mobility
improvements in the Village and Barrio areas
(Lead Dept: Transportation)
In January 2021, the city adopted the Sustainable Mobility Plan which focuses on
enhancing the safety and comfort of existing active transportation facilities and
improving access to transit services throughout the city. The plan was developed by
taking a comprehensive look at the current active transportation environment and users
as well as previous and current planning efforts including the Village and Barrio Master
Plan. The plan included a project prioritization study that identified the mobility
improvements proposed in the Village and Barrio as the top two high priority project
areas in the city. These mobility projects were found to have the greatest benefit to the
city’s active transportation system because of their proximity to schools and transit,
population and employment density and traffic safety concerns. The prioritization
process initiated in the Sustainable Mobility Plan will serve as a blueprint for a phased
incorporation of the multimodal improvement projects into the Capital Improvement
Program for eventual construction.
This separate project is being processed by the Transportation Department.
• Option 2: Revise the Traffic Impact Fee Program to fund specific Village and Barrio
area circulation improvement projects
(Lead Dept: Transportation)
The Transportation Department recently initiated the process to update the city’s
current Traffic Impact Fee program which was adopted in 2008. The new fee program
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will be based on updated growth projections and new multimodal transportation
infrastructure identified in guiding planning documents such as the Village and Barrio
Master Plan and Sustainable Mobility Plan. This update can consider allocating the fee
payments received in the Village and Barrio Master Plan area to be used to fund
circulation projects in the same planning area or quadrant area as recommended by
some of the Planning Commissioners. A contract with a consultant to complete the
update is anticipated to be executed by early 2022 with a two-year anticipated timeline
to complete the project by end of 2023.
• Option 3: Implement the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project
(Lead Dept: Transportation)
The Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project is an infrastructure improvement project
planned as part of the Village and Barrio Master Plan. The construction of traffic circles
and traffic calming measures at eight intersections throughout the Barrio will help
improve traffic flow and enhance safety. Preliminary traffic circle designs, as well as the
opportunity to incorporate public art, will be shared with the community to ensure that
the project remains in line with the neighborhood needs and expectations. The
engineering design of the project is nearing completion and is expected to be completed
early 2022 with a construction bid awarded by mid-2022.
• Option 4: Develop a second egress at the south end of the Barrio neighborhood
(Lead Dept: Transportation)
This option was recommended by one Planning Commissioner. Currently there is only
one southern egress (Jefferson Street) out of the Barrio. Feasibility study and
community outreach would need to be conducted to determine the need for a second
southern egress out of the Barrio neighborhood. Currently, no comments were received
by the community on the need for a second egress at the south end of the Barrio
neighborhood.
Pros
• Would provide second egress if constructed.
Cons
• Options to provide second egress in the Barrio would be limited
• Staff availability and cost make this project unlikely to be feasible.
• No additional comments made in support of this option
Staff do not recommend this option.
• Option 5: Tyler Street One-Way Conversion and Complete Street Feasibility Study
(Lead Dept: Transportation)
This option was not discussed during the Planning Commission hearing, but a petition
with 44 signatures from residents living on Tyler Street was submitted on April 23, 2021,
requesting that the Tyler Street improvement project be implemented. The master plan
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does list this project as a Key Barrio Recommendation (Section 1.6.2.B) and is discussed
in further detail in Chapter 4 Section 1. (The master plan also states a Tyler Street
streetscape and traffic direction analysis be conducted in the mid-term timeframe, two
to three years.)
Pros
• Included in Village & Barrio Master Plan Implementation Matrix
• Residents in the area support the conversion
Cons
• Other projects may provide greater benefit to the area
Staff do not recommend this option.
Item 4: Traffic impact analysis and mitigation fees options - cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff
recommendation Cost estimates
Estimated
timeframe to
complete
1 Implement Sustainable
Mobility Plan*
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
2 Update Traffic Impact
Fee
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
3 Village & Barrio Traffic
Circles Project*
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
4
Develop second egress
at south end of Barrio -
Feasibility study
Do not recommend $100,000-
$250,000 About 1 year
5 Tyler Street one-way
conversion * Do not recommend $45,000-$70,000 4 to 6 months
* Item 4 Options include traffic calming projects listed in the Master Plan but only those identified by staff and/or the
community as being a priority.
ITEM 8: General conversation regarding all potential amendments of the Village & Barrio
Master Plan
Background: This item was initiated by City Council on August 20, 2019 to address any other
potential amendments requested by the community that has not yet been identified. On
December 10, 2019, City Council requested that staff receive public feedback at a Planning
Commission meeting regarding this item.
Nov. 4, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Public Feedback: The community
provided several comments on a variety of potential Village & Barrio Master Plan amendment
topics as listed below:
o Implement a comprehensive street tree plan
o Implement the Grand Ave. Promenade
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o Develop Historic Preservation regulations to protect historic resources
o Implement a lighting improvement plan
o Reduce the building heights in the Village from four stories to two to three stories
o Incorporate public art in the Village
o Amend Policy. 2.3.3 "Development Site Spanning Multiple Districts" to only pertain
to the Blazer Trailer Park.
o Amend the permitted uses in the Village General (VG) District to only allow residential
and office uses.
o Address homelessness and litter
The Planning Commission commented on a few of the community topics as listed above. One or
more Planning Commissioners expressed interest in the following:
o Implementing a street tree program
o Implementing the Grand Avenue Promenade
o Developing historic preservation policies and regulations
o Implementing a lighting improvement plan
o Reducing maximum building height in the Village commercial districts from four stories
to two to three stories
July 20, 2021 City Council hearing public feedback: Some community members expressed
support for the following options: Street tree plan, Grand Ave. Promenade, Historic
preservation regulations and programs and lighting improvement plans. Three comments
received were not in favor of amending the current height or density requirements. One
community member requested a tunnel be constructed under the freeway connecting Grand
Avenue with streets to the east of the interstate, near City Hall. This project is listed in the
Master Plan as a Key Village Recommendation 1.6.1.(F), however it is not included in the
Master Plan’s Implementation Action Matrix.
Options: Staff are providing nine options to address the different comments for Item 8. Staff
recommend options 1 through 3. Staff do not recommend the other options. Two options are
currently being implemented through separate projects (Options 5 and 7), so further direction
is not required for these options.
• Option 1: Prepare a street tree plan
(Lead: Community Development, with support from Parks & Recreation)
A community group requested the development of a Street Tree Plan for the Village and
Barrio Master Plan during the Nov. 4, 2020 Planning Commission hearing. They critiqued
the landscaping plans for recently approved Village projects, the Grand Madison, Grand
Jefferson, Sea Grove, and State and Oak Mixed-Use projects. The community group
stated, “trees should provide a design theme element for the public corridor…not for
the individual developments along their reach… State (Street) and Grand (Avenue) being
the most prominent examples of the problem.”
The Village and Barrio Master Plan does not identify a street tree plan to be
implemented. It does have policies regarding planting street trees to provide
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connectivity, create a sense of place and create shade and to incorporate street trees in
streetscape improvements plans. Roosevelt and Madison streets are considered priority
streets for tree plantings because they serve as primary routes between the Village and
Barrio. Planting street trees along State Street is also a priority because it would be
aided by planned streetscape improvements. Grand Avenue is identified as a
promenade/festival street, so a streetscape plan with a street tree design theme could
be provided with the development of the Grand Avenue promenade plans (see Item 8 -
Option 2 below).
The Village and Barrio Master Plan suggests identifying a list of priority streets for street
tree plantings in the Community Forest Management Plan update. The city’s Landscape
Manual, approved in 2016, includes a streetscape program that provides street tree
requirements for the entire city and refers to the Forest Management Plan for the list of
allowed tree species to choose from. The city’s Climate Action Plan also recommends
pedestrian improvements and increased connectivity improvements, that is, street
trees.
Implementing a Village and Barrio Street Tree Plan for priority street corridors can help
accomplish the community’s vision for improved pedestrian connectivity and
placemaking. This plan can be a standalone document and/or incorporated as an
appendix to the Village and Barrio Master Plan or Landscape Manual.
Estimated cost for a Village and Barrio Street Tree Plan can vary depending on the
number of priority streets incorporated in the plan and the type of plan being
developed. There are three primary types of plans that can be developed (or a
combination of the three):
1. A fully developed streetscape plan for each priority corridor. This plan would be
developed and implemented by the city.
2. Streetscape design guidelines for each priority corridor. This plan would be
developed by the city and can be implemented by the city and/or private
developers.
3. A street tree design theme plan for each priority corridor. This plan would be
more focused on only listing specific tree species and providing street tree
design requirements for each corridor. This plan would be developed by the city
and can be implemented by the city and/or private developers.
Pros
• A comprehensive program would provide clear guidelines for property
owners and the city
Cons
• Program development and implementation will require staff and
consultant time
• Program implementation, costs, and responsible parties would need to
be identified
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Staff have no position on a street tree plan because it is not specifically identified as a
project to be implemented in the Village & Barrio Master Plan, although the plan does
state that a streetscape plan should be implemented for Carlsbad Village Drive and Tyler
Street (see Item 4 - Option 5 above). If so directed, staff can return to the City Council
with a more detailed project scope and cost estimate for one or all of the three types of
plans listed above. The scope, cost and implementation will vary depending on the type
of plan and number of street corridors identified.
• Option 2: Develop specific plans for the Grand Ave. Promenade
(Lead department: Transportation)
The community group Imagine Carlsbad submitted a video requesting the
implementation of the Grand Ave. Promenade. One other community member and one
planning commissioner expressed support for developing specific plans for the
promenade. Another commissioner suggested the promenade connect to the City Hall
site.
The Grand Ave. Promenade is identified in the Village and Barrio Master Plan as a key
recommendation (1.6.1. Key Village Recommendation (H)). It is intended to make Grand
Avenue a signature space by converting the southern half of the street’s right of way
into a pedestrian promenade. This would limit vehicle traffic to the northern half of the
right of way. The Grand Ave. Promenade is discussed in several Master Plan policy
sections of the Village and Barrio Master Plan as a means to provide for connectivity, a
sense of place and improved lighting, and to create a new shared festival through an
improved street design.
Phase 1 of the Village and Barrio Master Plan’s implementation action matrix identifies
temporarily closing the southern half of the right of way to vehicle traffic to
demonstrate the proposed Grand Ave. Promenade along the southern half of the right-
of-way and how it would impact current traffic.
Phase 2-3 is to design and implement the Grand Ave. Promenade after collecting data
from the temporary closure. Staff recommend one of two options to implement the
Grand Ave. Promenade:
o Option 2A: Implement the two actions described above provided that a feasible
financing strategy and work plan is first developed before moving forward with
the project
o Option 2B: Conduct a new traffic study and streetscape corridor plan without
conducting a temporary street closure as originally recommended
Pros
• Included in Village & Barrio Master Plan Implementation Matrix
• Would assess or test feasibility before additional capital investment
• Promenade would encourage walkability and pedestrian access to this
area
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Cons
• None identified
Staff recommend the option of developing specific plans for the Grand Ave. Promenade
(Option 2A) provided that a feasible financing strategy and work plan is developed in
advance.
• Option 3: Implement a Mills Act tax incentive program
(Lead department: Community Development)
The Master Plan lists two programs in the Implementation Action Matrix regarding
historic preservation: Historical Information Markers & Plaques Program and the Mills
Act Tax Incentive Program. The Library & Cultural Arts Department is developing the
historical information markers and plaques program however the Mills Act Tax Incentive
Program is being developed by Community Development and will be brought back for
City Council consideration at a future date.
The Mills Act Tax Incentive Program is a state program intended to benefit both the
property owners and the city. Property owners receive a property tax reduction for the
ongoing maintenance and preservation of historic structures thereby relieving the city
from having to acquire a historic property and fund the ongoing maintenance and
preservation of the historic structure. The city would receive a loss of property taxes
that would need to be evaluated with the County Assessor’s office during the evaluation
of the Mills Act contract application process.
On Oct. 19, 2021 City Council directed staff to initiate an amendment to the Carlsbad
Municipal Code to create a local Mills Act Program and make necessary changes to CMC
Chapter 22 -Historic Preservation to encourage the preservation of historical buildings
by private property owners (Exhibit 3).
• Option 4: Establish a historic district in the Village and/or Barrio neighborhood
(Lead: Library & Cultural Arts and Community Development)
During the August 20, 2019, City Council hearing, 18 comment letters were received
requesting a historic designation be created and added to the plan. During the Nov. 3,
2020, Planning Commission meeting, one community member also inquired about
implementing historic district regulations to protect historic resources.
Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 22 - Historic Preservation, Chapter 22.06.040 provides
procedures for historic district designations. If an area is designated as an historic
district, additional historic regulations can be incorporated such as providing
appropriate permitted uses, special uses, height and area regulations, minimum
dwelling size, floor area and signage. However, written consent of all the owners of
property within the proposed district must be obtained before the Historic Preservation
Commission can make a recommendation to the City Council for its consideration.
Two community members at the Aug. 20, 2019, also requested the city create and
enforce design standards that would both highlight and protect the historical
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importance, unique character and charm of Carlsbad Village and the Barrio. The city is
pursuing Village and Barrio Master Plan objective design standards as a separate project
that can potentially incorporate a historical architectural design palette. Staff
recommends this option move forward with establishment of the Mills Act Program.
Pro
• Would establish standards and guidelines to protect the city’s historic
features and places
• Can be implemented with the Mills Act Program
Cons
• Would require program development and staff/consultant resources
• A historic district can only be established if it meets the city’s historic
district designation procedures pursuant to CMC 22.06.040 which
includes (but not limited to) written consent of all the property owners
within the proposed district boundaries to allow for the historic district
designation on their property
• Would conflict with current process for objective design standards and
requirements for historic preservation under the California
Environmental Quality Act
• Objective design standards that are currently being processed separately
can sufficiently address concerns of architecture not being consistent
with the historic architectural styles in the Village and Barrio
neighborhoods
Staff does recommend this option.
• Option 5: Implement a lighting improvements plan
(Lead department: Transportation)
One community member at the November 2020 workshop requested that a lighting
contract for the Barrio be completed and provide different lighting schemes. Two
planning commissioners stated a lighting improvement plan should be implemented.
The Village & Barrio’s Master Plan’s Implementation Action Matrix includes
development of a lighting study and phasing plan to identify priority streets, crosswalks
and alleyways to install pedestrian decorative and safety lighting in the mid-range
phase.
A Barrio street lighting improvements project is being implemented by the
Transportation Department that includes street-level lighting and pedestrian-scale
lighting. The project follows the recommendations for the Barrio Neighborhood Lighting
Guidelines, approved in 2014, and is being designed and constructed in two phases:
• Phase One will focus on adding twelve streetlights throughout the Barrio to
address areas with lighting deficiency. Construction is anticipated to be
completed this summer.
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• Phase Two includes design and construction of pedestrian lighting throughout
the Barrio. A phasing plan (Phases 2A through 2D) has been developed to allow
the city to fund and construct pedestrian lighting for the Barrio over several
fiscal years from fiscal year 2022-23 to FY 2025-26. Pedestrian scale lighting will
be placed on both sides of Roosevelt Street, Madison Street, Harding Street and
Magnolia Avenue. Staff will conduct public outreach will be conducted for this
project, which is anticipated to be completed by fall 2021. The initial phase of
the pedestrian lighting, Phase 2A, will then be brought forward to the City
Council for approval and authorization to bid in early 2022.
There is also a Village Decorative Lighting Plan included in the 2022-2023 Capital
Improvement Program budget at a cost of $400,000. This project is for the installation of
decorative lighting solutions along Grand Avenue and State Street in the Village as
recommended in the 2019 Village and Decorative Lighting Study.
This separate project is being processed by the Transportation Department.
• Option 6: Amend the Master Plan to Reduce the maximum building height in the
Village commercial districts from 4 stories to 2-3 stories
(Lead department: Community Development)
Two community members opposed the four-story height limitation in the Village and
requested that the maximum building height be reduced to two to three stories in the
Village area. One planning commissioner agreed. This change would reduce density, so
the Commissioner recommended the current city hall site should be used for making up
the lost density.
The Village Center (VC), Freeway Commercial (FC) and Hospitality (HOSP) districts have a
maximum building height limitation of four stories and 45 feet. The Village Center and
Freeway Commercial districts both have a density of 28-35 dwelling units per acre while
the Hospitality district has a density of 18-23 dwelling units per acre. The height was
originally a 45-foot maximum within these areas before the adoption of the Village &
Barrio Master Plan 2019 update. The additional restriction of four stories was added in
that update. The four story/45-foot maximum height is needed to achieve the allowed
housing densities, as identified by the Village & Barrio Master Plan and the Housing
Element in the city’s General Plan and promote smart growth principles by providing
more housing near public transit and in a well-established community where there are
existing services. Additionally, as discussed in Section 5.2.5 of the Village & Barrio
Master Plan, “There is increased demand for higher density, compact living and that
demand will continue to grow.… Areas like the Village and the Barrio offer the
convenience of an urban center along with the smaller community of a suburb.”
Pros
• None identified
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Cons
• Would hinder the ability to achieve the designated densities and
implementation of the Housing Element
• State Senate Bill 330, the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, would require the
city to locate other areas for residential development to make up for any
loss of residential density
• Additional environmental analysis would be required to review impacts
Staff do not recommend reducing the height to 2-3 stories.
If the City Council directs staff to develop an amendment to reduce heights in the Village
and barrio, staff recommend the city undertake a market study to identify what types of
development may be feasible in the village and what impact a reduction in height would
have.
• Option 7: Implement Public Art Programs in the Village & Barrio Master Plan area
(Lead department: Library & Cultural Arts and Community Development)
One community member requested public art be addressed in the Village & Barrio
Master Plan. There are several public art policies within the plan addressing site
planning, enhancing the pedestrian experience and creating more walkable streets and
alleyways. Chapter 4 - Mobility and beautification includes a section focused on
incorporating arts and culture into the streetscape using public art (Section 4.3.7).
The Library and Cultural Arts Department takes the lead on the city’s public art projects
and Implementing the Arts and Culture Master Plan as well as the Art in Public Places
Program. This was the first public art program established in San Diego County and is
designed to expand residents’ appreciation of art, reflect the city’s aspiration to improve
the quality of life and enhance and identify Carlsbad as a unique community.
The Library and Cultural Arts Department receives an annual expenditure enhancement
of $100,000 to respond to opportunities and goals outlined in the public art vision plan.
This funding supports both permanent and temporary public art installations
throughout the community. Some of the public art projects recently installed and/or in
progress in the Village and Barrio are a Mural on the New Village Arts Theatre Building
and temporary public art projects such as the Oversized Beach Chair on State Street and
“Pop-up Art” shown on the exterior facades of some businesses. Additionally, 1% of the
Capital Improvement Program construction budget for new projects must be used for
public art projects or programs.
This item was brought forward to the City Council on Oct. 12, 2021. It was determined
that the creative sector and cultural district within the city’s Arts & Culture Master Plan
should be expanded to include the entire Village and Barrio Master Plan area and that
the Village and Barrio Master Plan be amended to create new Section 1.5.5 that focuses
on supporting and encouraging a creative sector and cultural district throughout the
Village and Barrio area.
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Option 8: Amend the plan’s Policy. 2.3.3 "Development Site Spanning Multiple
Districts" to only pertain to the Blazer Trailer Park
(Lead department: Community Development)
One community member requested Policy 2.3.3. be removed or pertain only to the
Blazer Trailer Park, at 2630 State St., also known as Carlsbad Trailer Plaza. This parcel is
split between Village Center (VC) and Village General (VG) districts. Village & Barrio
Master Plan Section 2.3.3 is intended to provide direction for all projects that span
multiple districts. These projects are subject to a site development plan, which
establishes the development standards for the site in a manner most consistent with the
underlying standards of the surrounding district.,
Currently, this policy only pertains to the Blazer Trailer Park. However, a property owner
can potentially merge two or more adjacent properties that are in different districts,
and this policy would address such potential multi-district sites
Pros
• None identified
Cons
• This change is not needed because development that spans multiple
districts will be restricted by a site development plan that requires
discretionary approval.
Staff do not recommend this option. Staff can rewrite this policy to provide more
guidance on when flexibility should and should not be allowed.
• Option 9: Amend the permitted uses in the Village General (VG) District to only allow
residential and office uses.
(Lead department: Community Development)
One community member asked that the permitted uses in the Village General (VG)
District be limited to only residential and offices uses and not commercial uses. The VG
District serves as a transitional area between the adjacent commercial properties within
the Village & Barrio Master Plan area and the residential neighborhoods outside of the
master plan area. Therefore, this district allows for residential and commercial uses to
exist side-by-side or in a mixed-use format. However, the VG District does not permit as
many commercial uses as the VC, HOSP or FC districts such as a brewery, distillery,
drive-thru business, or a winery. The VG District also does not allow timeshares, mobility
hubs, automobile services, a farmers’ market, or gasoline stations.
Pros
• None identified
Cons
• Would limit district’s ability to serve as a transition area between
residential neighborhoods and adjacent commercial properties
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• State Senate Bill 330, the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, would require the
city to locate other areas for residential development to make up for any
loss of residential density
Staff do not recommend restricting the VG district because it is intended to be a
transitional area and is currently more restrictive in permitting commercial uses than
other commercial districts.
ITEM 8: General conversation on potential amendments - Options cost estimates and
timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates
Estimated
timeframe to
complete
1 Prepare a street tree
plan No position $20,000 -
$125,000 18 to 24 months
2a
Implement the Grand
Ave. Promenade Pilot
Project
Recommend $320,000-
$510,000 4 to 6 months
2b
Grand Ave.
Promenade feasibility
study for permanent
installation
Do not recommend
(Wait for results of pilot
project)
$150,000-
$200,000 8-12 months
3 Implement Mills Act
Tax Incentive Program
Separate project being
implemented $40,000** 16 to 18 months
4
Establish a historic
district in the Village
and Barrio
Recommend $110,000-
$150,000* 18 to 24 months
5a
Implement a Lighting
Improvements Plan
(Barrio Street and
decorative Lighting
Plan)
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
5b
Implement Village
Decorative Lighting
Project
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
6
Reduce Building
Height in Village
commercial districts -
VBMP
AMD
Do not recommend $150,000-
$200,000* 18 to 24 months
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7 Implement Public Art
Programs
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
8
Revise Policy 2.3.3.
"Development in Sites
Spanning
Multiple Districts" -
VBMP AMD
Do not recommend $10,000-$30,000* 9 to 12 months
9
Restrict commercial
uses in the
VG District - VBMP
AMD
Do not recommend $10,000-$30,000* 9 to 12 months
* If multiple amendments to the V&B Master Plan are directed, there will be economies of scale. Costs will vary
depending on the number of plan revisions and environmental analysis required.
** Funding allocated during City Council Action on Oct. 19, 2021
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Exhibit 3
Oct. 19, 2021, City Council staff report (Item 8)
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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Meeting Date: July 20, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Shelley Glennon, Associate Planner
shelley.glennon@carlsbadca.gov, 760-602-4606
Subject: Village & Barrio Master Plan Amendment Discussion
District: 1
Recommended Action
Receive a presentation on options to address potential policy changes raised by the public
during the adoption of the 2019 comprehensive update to the Village & Barrio Master Plan and
provide direction to staff as appropriate.
Executive Summary
The City Council approved a comprehensive update to the Village & Barrio Master Plan on Dec.
10, 2019. Following that action, the council passed a minute motion, directing staff to place
certain master plan amendment items on a future Planning Commission agenda s to give the
public an opportunity to provide feedback and subsequently return to the City Council for the
council’s possible direction.
Staff followed that direction and facilitated a community discussion at the Nov. 4, 2020, Planning
Commission meeting to obtain broad public input on the following topic areas:
•The permitted uses vital to a live, work and play community
•Parking in-lieu fees to be directed to a specific area for parking and the potential for
public-private partnerships for a specifically zoned parking structure
•Traffic impact analysis and mitigation fees specific to the master plan area and roadway
conditions outside of the Coastal Zone
•A general conversation regarding all potential amendments to the Master Plan for the
City Council to consider
This report details the potential policy changes to the Village & Barrio Master Plan raised by
members of the public and the Planning Commission during this discussion and presents the
council with a range of possible actions on the options that appear to offer the greatest benefits
for the Village & Barrio communities and their residents.
Staff requests the City Council evaluate the input from the public, Planning Commission, and
staff and, if appropriate, provide direction on amendment options discussed in this report.
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EXHIBIT 4
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Discussion
Background
The Village and Barrio make up the historic center of Carlsbad. The Village & Barrio Master Plan
established the vision for the ideal future character and development of the two areas and set
forth the strategy for achieving that vision.
The City Council adopted a comprehensive update to the Village and Barrio Master Plan on July
10, 2018, updating the standards that guide development in the Village and Barrio area (Exhibit
5). Because a portion of the master plan area is located within the Coastal Zone and the city’s
Local Coastal Program, which invokes certain state requirements, the update was subsequently
submitted to the California Coastal Commission for its review and approval. On Oct. 16, 2019,
the Coastal Commission approved the master plan with modifications, which were brought back
to the City Council on Aug. 20, 2019 for its consideration. At that hearing, the City Council
accepted the Coastal Commission’s revisions and approved the updated plan. The City Council
also passed a minute motion directing staff to return to the City Council with a workplan with
timelines that addressed a series of policy topics that had been raised by the public and the City
Council. (Exhibit 7)
Staff presented the workplan to the City Council on Dec. 10, 2019. At that meeting, the City
Council passed a minute motion directing staff to place workplan items 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8) on a
future Planning Commission agenda to give the public an opportunity to provide feedback and
to subsequently return to the City Council (Exhibit 9). The workplan items are:
Item 2: Permitted uses vital to a live, work, play community
Item 3: Parking-in-lieu fees to be directed to a specific area for parking and the potential for
public/private partnerships for a specific zoned parking structure
Item 4: Traffic impact analysis and mitigation fees specific to the Village and Barrio Master
Plan area and roadway conditions outside of the Coastal Zone
Item 6: Solutions/options to avoid housing-in-lieu payments in the Village & Barrio area1
Item 7: Village and Barrio specific inclusionary policy2
Item 8: Allow for a general conversation regarding additional plan changes
Items 6 and 7 are still being evaluated by a technical consultant; staff will return to the council
with a presentation on those topics as soon as the information is available.
Planning Commission Workshop results
Staff facilitated a community discussion of these specific workplan items at the Nov. 4, 2020,
Planning Commission meeting.
To notify the community of the discussion, staff posted the hearing information on the Village &
Barrio Master Plan page on the city’s website, sent 126 notices to community members on the
master plan mailing list and sent out a mass email to the 1,756 contacts on the master plan
1 This item is being addressed through a separate project. Please refer to Exhibit 10 and 11 for more information.
2 Inclusionary housing policies are intended to create affordable housing for lower-income families.
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email list, with 44% of these contacts opening the email, well above the industry standard of 20-
25%
In the interest of public health during the COVID-19 pandemic, the hearing was held virtually,
and in keeping with to virtual meeting protocols, the community was able to participate by
emailing comments to the Planning Commission before the discussion began. At the hearing,
staff received several written comments and one video from 13 community members. Five
community members requested their letters be read into the record and one community group
also requested its video be played at the hearing (Exhibits 12 through 16).
For each of the workplan items that were considered by the Planning Commission, this report
provides a summary of each proposed amendment, the feedback received at the meeting and
options proposed to address the item. Because of the complexity of each item, staff provide
additional background and a detailed analysis of the options in Exhibit 2.
Item 2: Permitted uses vital to a live, work and play community
Eighteen community members at the Aug. 20, 2019, City Council meeting provided letters
stating that uses such as a post office, pharmacy, grocery store, hardware store or farmers’
market are “vital” to a live, work and play community, that is, a community that meets all of its
residents’ needs (Exhibit 6). Their concern was that these uses are not permitted in the Village
commercial districts but should be to better serve the community’s daily needs.
There are five districts in the Village area that that allow commercial uses: Village Center, Village
General, Hospitality, Freeway Commercial and Pine-Tyler Mixed-Use. (The location of the
districts is shown on Exhibit 1.) As shown in the table below the uses identified by the
community as vital are, for the most part, already permitted or conditionally permitted uses
under the current Village & Barrio Master Plan.
Permitted “vital” uses in the commercial districts
Village
Center
Village
General Hospitality Freeway
Commercial
Pine-Tyler
Mixed Use
Post office Conditional
use
Conditional
use
Conditional
use
Conditional
use
Conditional
use
Grocery
store Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted
Hardware
store Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted
Farmers
market
Conditional
use Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
Pharmacy Permitted
with limits
Permitted
with limits
Permitted
with limits
Permitted
with limits
Permitted
with limits
One community member at the Planning Commission meeting expressed support for the
development of vital uses in the area. Considering that such uses are currently allowed or
conditionally allowed in the Village districts, the Planning Commission’s discussion focused more
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on how to create a market demand for such uses and on what uses should and should not be
considered vital. One commissioner also suggested implementing smart growth standards to
ensure the Village is a live, work and play community. Smart growth is characterized by walkable, bike-friendly neighborhoods that are compact and efficient, near public transit, that provide good community design, housing and transportation choices. Based on the comments received by the
community and Planning Commission on this item, staff developed five options for the council’s
consideration, which are detailed in Exhibit 2.
Item 3: Parking in-lieu fees for a specific public parking area and public-private partnerships
for a specific zoned parking structure
Community members submitted 18 comment letters during the Aug. 20, 2019, City Council
hearing requesting an amendment to the plan that would allow the development of a parking
structure in the Village area and fund the structure through use of parking in-lieu fees and/or
public and private partnerships. Parking in-lieu fees, collected by the city from developers in lieu
of their creating parking spaces for their projects, can help develop and maintain shared public
parking, resulting in greater use of the parking and relatively lower costs in comparison to the
cost of exclusive on-site private parking for an individual business or building (Exhibit 6). Public-
private partnerships encourage shared and leased parking arrangements among multiple users
of private or non-city owned lots and also maximize efficient use of existing off-street parking.
At the Nov. 4, 2020 Planning Commission meeting, three community members expressed
interest in having a parking structure in the Village area to address the perceived lack of
available parking, and one community member opposed it. (While there is lack of parking in
certain areas, studies have shown there is not an overall lack of parking in the area covered by
the plan.) In response to the community’s input, many of the planning commissioners also
expressed interest in getting a parking structure built in the Village. Community members also
expressed concerns about delivery service vehicles illegally parking on streets, creating a traffic
hazard.
The Village & Barrio Master Plan does not preclude the construction of a parking structure.
However, it does recommend that the Village & Barrio Parking Management Plan adopted in
2017, which includes strategies to reduce parking demand, should be implemented before
considering a new parking structure (See Village & Barrio Master Plan, pages 4-64). Additionally,
the parking in-lieu fees have not been comprehensively analyzed and are not set at the rate
required to fund a parking structure.
Though not specifically discussed at the Planning Commission workshop, there is a related
matter that may affect parking policy in the Village & Barrio Master Plan area. In response to the
COVID-19 pandemic and the county and state operating restrictions on businesses, some Village
business owners received outdoor activation permits from the city that allowed them to
temporarily expand operations in their private parking lots or the public right of way, creating
curbside and sidewalk cafés). Once the state of emergency is rescinded, these temporary
permits expire. Given the success of these outdoor activations, and the likelihood that it will take
time for their businesses to financially recover from the pandemic, business owners are
expressing interest in making their temporary outdoor activations permanent. These outdoor
activations impact on and offsite parking, so the city will need to amend the Village & Barrio
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Master Plan’s parking standards to continue to allow them after the end of the state of
emergency
Based on the input provided, and an interest in making temporary outdoor activations a
permanent feature in the Village & Barrio Master Plan area, staff developed two options to
implement the ideas raised by the community and planning commissioners on this item, which
are discussed in Exhibit 2.
Item 4: Traffic impact analysis, mitigation & fees and roadway conditions (outside of the
Coastal Zone)
This City Council initiated this item to address multimodal access3 and pedestrian safety at high
traffic areas and areas where road conditions are poor. It addresses traffic areas outside the
Coastal Zone to avoid hindering any of the public infrastructure projects being plan in the
Coastal Zone. Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 18.42 - Traffic Impact Fee states all traffic impact
fees shall be used to build or finance circulation improvements serving the entire city. Section
18.42 also states that, if approved by City Council resolution, circulation improvements can be
funded by traffic impact fees or by available funding sources and reimbursed using future traffic
impact fees
Two community members at the Planning Commission meeting requested road improvements
in the Village and Barrio’s residential neighborhoods to address such traffic issues such as
speeding cars and pedestrian safety at intersections. The requests were:
o Stop signs at Madison and Roosevelt streets
o Red curbs at intersections in the Barrio neighborhood
o Traffic circles in both the Village and Barrio neighborhoods
o Re-engineering oversized width streets as, “complete streets” or streets designed to
enable safe and convenient access for all users and modes of transportation
Some planning commissioners stated their interest in allocating traffic impact fees received from
projects in the Village and Barrio to only circulation improvement projects in the Village and
Barrio neighborhoods, or within the same quadrant. One planning commissioner disagreed and
stated the traffic impact fees should remain citywide because there are significant circulation
improvement projects needed elsewhere in the city. Other Planning Commissioners suggested
the Village & Barrio Master Plan’s Implementation Action Matrix (Chapter 5) should be refined
to include a list of prioritized circulation improvement projects and the financing strategy
needed to implement them. One planning commissioner also recommended developing an
additional southern outlet from the Barrio neighborhood. In response, staff prepared five
options, which are also detailed in Exhibit 2.
3 Multimodal access refers to travel by all possible means, including not just vehicles but transit, walking and
bicycling and other common means of getting around.
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Item 8: Allow for a general conversation regarding additional components of the Village &
Barrio Master Plan
During the Planning Commission hearing, community members also offered these other
potential amendment topics:
o Implementing a comprehensive street tree plan
o Implementing the Grand Avenue Promenade
o Developing historic preservation regulations
o Implementing a lighting improvement plan
o Reducing the building heights in the Village from four stories to two-to-three stories
o Incorporating public art in the Village
o Amending Policy. 2.3.3 "Development Site Spanning Multiple Districts" to only pertain to
one property, the Blazer Trailer Park.
o Amending the permitted uses in the Village General District (VG) to only allow residential
and office uses.
The Planning Commission commented on a few of the community topics as listed above. One or
more commissioners expressed interest in:
o Implementing a street tree program
o Implementing the Grand Ave. Promenade
o Developing historic preservation policies and regulations
o Implementing a lighting improvement plan
o Reducing the maximum building height in the Village commercial districts from four
stories to two-three stories
Staff developed nine options to address the comments on this item. As noted above, the details
of these options and staff’s recommendation for each option are provided in Exhibit 2.
Exhibits 8, 9, and 12 through 16 provide additional background information on the history of
these amendment items and this report, including the Dec. 10, 2019, City Council staff report
and minutes (exhibits 8 and 9) that provide staff’s initial tentative work plan and timeline as well
as City Council’s direction on all eight amendment items. The Nov. 4, 2020, Planning Commission
staff report and minutes (Exhibits 12 and 13) provide information on the amendment items
presented by staff and the feedback received from the Planning Commission and community.
The written comments received from the community at the Nov. 4, 2020, Planning Commission
meeting and staff’s response to these comments are also included (Exhibit 14 and 15).
Fiscal Analysis
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to receive the report on each of these items. If the City
Council directs staff to take actions, staff will return to City Council to request the appropriations
and/or contract approvals needed to complete the actions. Depending upon the options
directed, amendments are estimated to cost between $10,000 for minor plans or feasibility
analysis to $400,000 for a comprehensive update to the VBMP. Total costs for all options range
from $10,000 to $400,000 for both planning/feasibility analysis and for implementation projects.
These costs are listed in more detail in Exhibit 2.
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Next Steps
Upon receipt of City Council direction to move forward with an amendment(s) to the VBMP,
staff will return to City Council for confirmation of the amendment scope, work plan, and
schedule. Staff would develop a scope of work for any option selected, obtain consultant
proposals to refine the costs, and return with updated costs and consultant contracts for City
Council consideration. The timing of this process varies depending on consultant procurement,
and the number of amendments directed, implementation programs, environmental analysis,
and community outreach.
Environmental Evaluation
In keeping with California Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a
“project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act in that it has no
potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and therefore does not require
environmental review.
Public Notification and Outreach
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. Village and Barrio Master Plan Area District map
2. Village & Barrio Master Plan - Proposed amendments, options and related projects
3. Mills Act Tax Incentive program analysis
4. City Council Memorandum dated March 18, 2021
5. July 10, 2018, City Council minutes
6. Aug. 20, 2019, City Council hearing – community input
7. Aug. 20, 2019, City Council minutes (Item 9)
8. Dec. 10, 2019, City Council staff report (on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
9. Dec. 10, 2019, City Council minutes (Item 16)
10. May 5, 2020, City Council staff report (on file with City Clerk)
11. May 5, 2020, City Council minutes (Item 11)
12. Nov. 4, 2020, Planning Commission staff report (on file with City Clerk)
13. Nov. 4, 2020, Planning Commission meeting minutes (Item 3)
14. Staff response to Nov. 4, 2020 public comments
15. Written public comments submitted for the Nov. 4, 2020 Planning Commission meeting
16. Imagine Carlsbad’s Grand Avenue Promenade video submitted for the Nov. 4, 2020 Planning
Commission meeting (available at https://tinyurl.com/yycjmd4y)
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EXHIBIT 1
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VILLAGE & BARRIO MASTER PLAN - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AND OPTIONS
The options staff have developed for items 2, 3, 4 and 8 are detailed below with an in-depth
analysis of each amendment item, including the comments received from the community and
Planning Commission on the item. The options are based on the comments the city received
from community members and members of the Planning Commission and are followed by
staff’s recommendation for each option.
Each range of option is followed by a table that details, to the extent practicable, the estimated
cost and timeline to complete each option.
Along with the options presented for the council’s consideration, this document also includes
several current city projects that staff have identified as addressing the suggestions from the
community and the planning commissioners for improvements under the Village & Barrio
Master Plan.
ITEM 2: Permitted uses vital to a live, work and play community
Additional background: Permitted uses vital for a live, work and play community include a post
office, pharmacy, grocery store, hardware store and farmers’ market. These uses were specified
as being “vital” during the Aug. 20, 2019, City Council hearing when 18 community members
requested in writing that the Village and Barrio Master Plan be amended to permit these vital
uses in the Village area. All 18 comment letters stated, “the inclusion of Daily Use Designations
must be added to the plan including (but not limited to) Grocery Store, Post Office, Hardware
Store, Pharmacy and Farmers’ Market.” The community’s primary concern was that not enough
of these vital uses currently exist or are permitted in the Village and that they should be to
serve their daily needs. Pharmacies, grocery stores and hardware stores are permitted uses in
the Village commercial districts. A post office and farmers’ market are conditionally permitted
uses in Village commercial districts. Currently, a farmer’s market, post office, one pharmacy,
one supermarket, one small market and one hardware store exist in the Village.
Nov. 4, 2020, Planning Commission meeting public feedback: One community member was in
favor of infrastructure, facilities and businesses that serve a live, work and play community.
Several planning commissioners stated that a market demand is needed for these vital uses to
be developed in the Village and provided different suggestions on how to create a market
demand as well as what uses should and should not be considered vital uses. One planning
commissioner also suggested implementing smart growth standards to ensure the Village is
quantifiably a live, work and play community. Additionally, one planning commissioner stated
that hardware stores were not vital uses and should not be allowed in the Village.
Options: Based on the comments received from the community and planning commissioners,
staff present for the council’s consideration the following five options intended to address Item
2.The City Council can move forward with options 1 through 4 if requesting changes, or with
Option 5, leaving the plan unchanged. Staff recommend options 4 or 5. Developing a study to
assess the market demand for vital uses is also discussed as an alternative for Option 3.
Exhibit 2
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• Option 1: Restrict housing sizes at mixed-use sites to allow for more commercial
(Lead department: Community Development)
One planning commissioner suggested restricting housing sizes, that is, not allowing
extra-large units, at mixed-use sites to allow for enough space for the commercial uses
at these sites.
Pros
• None identified
Cons
• Would not directly create a market demand for vital uses to be
developed in the Village
• Would only potentially assist in providing available space for these uses
to be developed if and when the market demand exists in the Village area
• The VC District already has a restrictive development standard that
requires a minimum 50% of habitable ground floor area and 80% of the
building frontage to consist of commercial uses for mixed-use sites.
Staff do not recommend this option.
• Option 2: Adopt and implement smart growth standards to provide a “live, work and
play community” that would encourage vital uses to be developed in the Village
(Lead Dept: Community Development)
One planning commissioner recommended implementing smart growth standards to
help create a live, work and play environment which in turn would help create a market
demand for vital uses. The San Diego Association of Governments has designated the
Village and Barrio neighborhoods as a “smart growth opportunity area,” or an area
prioritized for infrastructure funding to encourage development in these areas. The City
of Carlsbad has received SANDAG grant funding under this designation for several
projects, including the Coastal Rail Trail Reach 1, Comprehensive Active Transportation
Strategies, the Active Village Campaign and the Mobile Village and Bike the Village
projects.
The Village & Barrio Master Plan currently includes smart growth principles and the
standards of the plan promote smart growth by locating housing near transit, promoting
commercial development to serve residents and create jobs and promoting walkability,
all of which reduce dependence on the vehicle.
Pros
• Additional smart growth standards and policies could help the city
develop vital uses in the Village Area
Cons
• The Master Plan already incorporates Smart Growth standards and
policies
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• If market demand does not exist for these uses, they would not be
developed, regardless of policies in the plan.
Staff do not recommend this option. If the council wishes to pursue this option, staff
would request additional information on what specific principles and policies the City
Council would like to incorporate into the Village & Barrio Master Plan.
• Option 3: Restrict the square footage of grocery stores in the Village area to allow a
grocery store that requires less square footage than a standard-sized grocery store in
the Village commercial districts.
(Lead Dept: Community Development)
One Planning Commissioner suggested only small grocery stores be allowed in the
Village commercial districts since that would be the most appropriate size to serve the
community. The Master Plan lists grocery stores, as a “retail” use and does not specify a
minimum or maximum size. A larger grocery store is typically around 40,000 square feet
and a smaller store, such as a Trader Joe’s, is typically between 12,000 to 20,000 square
feet.
Pros
• None identified
Cons
• Smaller grocery stores are not precluded from the Village commercial
districts. There is already one small grocery store and one small market in
the Village.
• Restricting square footage of a grocery store doesn’t guarantee the use
will be developed nor does it create a market demand for such a use.
Staff do not recommend this option. However, the City Council might wish to direct staff
to conduct an updated market study that assesses the demand and develop an
economic development attraction strategy for additional small grocery store uses such
as a Trader Joe’s in the Village area.
• Option 4: Adding a policy to the Village & Barrio Master Plan that encourages the
development of vital uses in the Village commercial districts.
(Lead Dept: Community Development)
Pros
• Would prioritize and justify the need for a streamlined permitting process
for these uses and/or implementation of a future program that would
incentivize the development of these uses in the Village commercial
districts
• Would support development of vital uses and be implemented through
evaluations of future projects
• Would not have a direct impact on the projects proposed in the Village
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Cons
• If market demand does not exist for these uses, they will not be
developed, regardless of policies in the plan
Staff recommend this option only if other amendments are proposed or recommends
Option 5.
• Option 5: Make no changes to the Village & Barrio Master Plan
Pros
• These basic and/or vital uses are already permitted or conditionally
permitted in the Village commercial districts, so no amendments to the
Master Plan are necessary to allow these uses in the Village commercial
districts.
• No staff time or additional city resources will be required
Cons
• Some of the requests from community members and planning
commissioners would not be addressed
Staff recommend this option, or Option 4.
Item 2: Permitted uses - Options cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff
recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe
to complete
1 Restrict housing
sizes Do not recommend $50,000-$75,000* 12 to 18 months
2
Add additional
smart growth
standards and
policies
Do not recommend $10,000-$20,000* 9 to 12 months
3 Restrict grocery
store sizes Do not recommend $20,000-$40,000* 12 to 18 months
4
Add policy
encouraging
development of
vital uses
Recommend
(when proposed with
other amendments)
$10,000-$20,000* 9 to 12 months
5
No changes to
Village & Barrio
Master Plan
Recommend N/A
* If multiple amendments to the Master Plan are directed, there will be economies of scale. Costs will vary depending
on the number of plan revisions and environmental analysis required.
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ITEM 3: Parking in-lieu fees to be directed to a specific area for parking and the
potential for public/private partnerships for a specific zoned parking structure
The Village and Barrio Master Plan does not preclude the construction of a parking structure.
The city adopted the Village, Barrio and Adjacent Beach Area Parking Management Plan in 2017
to manage the existing parking system by implementing strategies such as re-striping, curb lane
management and parking enforcement, and to use parking in-lieu fees to support strategies
that reduce parking demand. Components of the Parking Management Plan were included in
the implementation of the Village and Barrio Master Plan, but the master plan did not
specifically mention a parking structure. The Parking Management Plan states, “One option that
many cities use is an in-lieu fee program to pay for structured parking, by collecting fees from
new and redeveloping businesses in lieu of them building on-site parking. However, the city’s
current in-lieu fee program does not generate the quantity of funds necessary to cover the
costs of constructing structured parking.” The in-lieu fee was adopted on June 8, 1999, and the
fee amount has not been updated since. The current in-lieu fee program only applies to areas
east of the railroad tracks. The fees could be used for parking reconfiguration, curb lane
management, parking time limits or other methods to provide parking. The next parking survey
is anticipated to be completed by 2022, once business operations return to normal following
the pandemic.
The Parking Management Plan recommended implementing transportation demand
management and other measures to address problems with the parking system before
constructing a parking structure (see Page 4-64 of the plan). Such measures include parking
enforcement. On January 28, 2020, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the
addition of two full-time community service officers and one marked police vehicle outfitted
with mobile license plate readers to enforce timed parking restrictions in the Village area. The
timed parking restrictions are currently being enforced in the area, except on State Street
between Beech Avenue and Laguna Drive.
Nov. 4, 2020 Planning Commission meeting public feedback: Three community members were
in favor of a parking structure to address the lack of available parking and one community
member opposed it. The community member opposed to a structure stated it would be visually
intrusive and negatively impact the community’s character. Those in favor had concerns over
the lack of parking for residences at mixed-use sites and for small business customers. One
community member was in favor of locating the structure on the outskirts of the Village
commercial area and another stated the city should use parking in-lieu fees and/or a public and
private partnership to develop the parking structure.
Several planning commissioners stated there is a need for a parking structure or another form
of permanent public parking and a need for the use of parking in-lieu fees and public-private
partnership to develop a parking structure or permanent parking within walking distance to the
Village area. They also provided several suggested structure locations including underground
near the train tracks, near the freeway, at the Public Works maintenance yard at Oak Avenue
and State Street, and at the City Hall site. Not all of these locations currently allow a parking
structure under the Village and Barrio Master Plan.
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Lastly, on July 28, 2020, the city approved the temporary suspension or modification of Village
and Barrio Master Plan land use standards to allow the expansion of curb cafés, sidewalk cafés
and outdoor signage due to the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency. Most business
establishments are currently reopening as allowed by the state and county due to the sharp
decline in COVID-19 cases. Many Village business owners are requesting their temporary
permits for their expanded use of curb cafés, sidewalk cafés and outdoor signage become
permanent post pandemic.
Options: Staff offer the following two options based on the comments received from the
community and the planning commissioners on Item 3. Option 2 is recommended to address
parking issues within the Village and Barrio.
• Option 1: Update the Parking In-Lieu Fee Program to direct funds for a specific parking
structure and/or specific area of the Village
(Lead Dept: Community Development)
The Parking In-Lieu Fee Program was adopted in 1999 is managed by the Community
Development Department and the in-lieu fee has never been updated. The in-lieu fee
currently only supports funding strategies that reduce parking demand, not the
construction of a parking facility.
If the council chooses to update the Parking In-Lieu Fee Program, staff recommend first
conducting a fee study that would examine mechanisms for funding structured parking,
such as a parking management district. The study should also establish a nexus and
rough proportionality of the fee to the impact of a proposed parking structure to comply
with state law. Early coordination with the California Coastal Commission may also be
appropriate for any regulations that apply west of the railroad tracks. Other models
done by other jurisdictions can also be researched.
If the Parking In-Lieu Fee program is updated to increase the fee and raise funding for a
parking structure, staff would require contracting a consultant to prepare the update.
Staff would return with a proposal and cost for City Council approval. Staff estimates the
cost would be between $30,000 -$80,000.
Pros
• Would generate funds for parking facilities in the Village
Cons
• Requires the fee study and coordination with the Coastal Commission
• There is not a demonstrated lack of parking in the Village
Staff recommend completing the parking study before undertaking a comprehensive
update of this program.
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• Option 2: Implement and prioritize programs/projects included in the Implementation
Action Matrix or temporarily permitted
(Lead Dept: Multi-departmental effort – see list below)
The master plan’s Implementation Action Matrix (Chapter 5) lists these parking
management programs intended to be implemented within one to three years:
o Hiring a parking management program manager (Lead department: Economic
Development)
o Developing incentives to encourage businesses and developers to participate in
shared and leased parking agreements (Lead department: Economic
Development)
o Implementing parking ambassador program and enforcing public parking
regulations (e.g., time limits, overnight parking, oversized vehicles, etc.) (Lead
department: Police)
o Update parking in-lieu fee program (Lead department: Community
Development)
o Annually monitoring parking system demand (Lead department: Economic
Development)
o Designing and implementing a curb lane management program, including an
alternative design streets applicability analysis1 (Lead department:
Transportation)
o Implementing intelligent parking in the Village. This involves installing vehicle
occupancy detectors at various locations and developing a smart phone
application to help motorist find available parking (Lead department:
Transportation)
o Developing additional signage for public parking as needed (Lead department:
Transportation)
Staff will return to the council with additional information on these programs as they
require council authorization or are implemented. Additional ideas will be included,
such as increasing fee for curb cafes, increase to in-lieu fee, maximize street parking,
curb lanes, and evaluating existing driveways for continued need.
Additionally, because some Village business owners are asking to have their temporary
outdoor activations become permanent, staff recommend the city evaluate the
feasibility of expanding curb cafes, sidewalk cafes and outdoor displays permanently by
conducting an updated parking study within these areas during post pandemic
conditions. Staff will report the study’s findings to the City Council’s Economic
Development Subcommittee with options for possible future updates to the Village and
1 Such a study would consider whether an area might benefit from alternate street designs with more of a rural
character rather than the standard road, sidewalk, curb and gutter design.
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Barrio Master Plan to allow these standard modifications and the parking fees.
Coordination with the California Coastal Commission will be required.
There are three cost estimates associated with implementing Option 2, therefore in the
table below, Option 2 is separated into three rows: 2a, 2b and 2c.
Item 3: Parking in-lieu fees - Options cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe
to complete
1 Update parking in-
lieu fee program Do not recommend Between $60,000 -
$80,000 12 to 18 months
2a
Implement and
prioritize projects in
Implementation
Action Matrix
Recommend
$50,000-$100,000
for additional
study or
implementing
parking
management plan
projects
Ongoing
2b Conduct annual
parking study
Study being
conducted.
No action required.
$50,000 for the
parking study
included in city
budget request
6 months
2c
Curb and sidewalk
cafes and outdoor
signage expansion
Recommend $20,000-$30,000* 6 months post
direction
* If multiple amendments to the Master Plan are directed, there will be economies of scale. Costs will vary
depending on the number of plan revisions and environmental analysis required.
ITEM 4 - Traffic impact analysis and mitigation fees specific to the Master Plan
area and roadway conditions outside of the Coastal Zone
Background: This item was initiated by the City Council on August 20, 2019 to address
multimodal access and pedestrian safety at high traffic areas and areas where road conditions
are poor. Specifically, this item addresses traffic areas located outside of the Coastal Zone as to
not negatively affect any of the coastal zone public infrastructure projects being planned. There
are several circulation improvement projects already incorporated in the Implementation
Action Matrix (Ch. 5). These programs are intended to be implemented within 1-6 years and
include:
o Crosswalk improvements
o Barrio pedestrian improvements for people with disabilities
o Traffic calming measures and other street improvements
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There are two circulation improvement projects currently being processed:
o Village and Barrio Traffic Circle Improvement project. The project design is
currently in review and is anticipated to be completed by Summer 2021.
o Sustainable Mobility Plan which includes multimodal planning projects for Village
Streets, Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad Village Dr. and Christiansen Way. Project
implementation is anticipated within the next 3 to 5 years.
The city’s Traffic Impact Fee Program (Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 18.42) is used to build
or finance circulation improvements serving the entire city. This program is being updated.
Nov. 4, 2020 Planning Commission meeting public feedback: Comments from the community
were received requesting road improvements in the Village and Barrio residential
neighborhoods to address traffic issues such as speeding cars and pedestrian safety at
intersections. Some of the requests were:
o Stop signs installed at Madison Street and Roosevelt Street
o Red curbs at intersections in the Barrio neighborhood
o Traffic circles in both the Village and Barrio neighborhoods
o Re-engineering oversized in width streets as, “complete streets” or streets designed to
enable safe and convenient access for all users and modes of transportation.
Some Planning Commissioners expressed interest in using traffic impact fees to pay for
circulation improvement projects by planning area or by quadrant area. One planning
commissioner stated the traffic impact fees should continue to be used citywide. Other
planning commissioners suggested the Village & Barrio Master Plan’s Implementation Action
Matrix should be refined to include a list of prioritized circulation improvement projects and to
develop the financing strategy needed to implement them. One Planning Commissioner
recommended developing an additional southern egress from the Barrio neighborhood.
Options: Staff are providing the council with four options based on the comments
received. The first three options are separate projects currently being processed by the
Transportation Department therefore, no further action is required for these projects to
be implemented. City Council could move forward with Option 4.
• Option 1: Implement the Sustainable Mobility Plan action plan that includes mobility
improvements in the Village and Barrio areas
(Lead Dept: Transportation)
In January 2021, the city adopted the Sustainable Mobility Plan which focuses on
enhancing the safety and comfort of existing active transportation facilities and
improving access to transit services throughout the city. The plan was developed by
taking a comprehensive look at the current active transportation environment and users
as well as previous and current planning efforts including the Village and Barrio Master
Plan. The plan included a project prioritization study that identified the mobility
improvements proposed in the Village and Barrio as the top two high priority project
areas in the city. These mobility projects were found to have the greatest benefit to the
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city’s active transportation system because of their proximity to schools and transit,
population and employment density and traffic safety concerns. The prioritization
process initiated in the Sustainable Mobility Plan will serve as a blueprint for a phased
incorporation of the multimodal improvement projects into the Capital Improvement
Program for eventual construction.
This separate project is being processed by the Transportation Department.
• Option 2: Revise the Traffic Impact Fee Program to fund specific Village and Barrio
area circulation improvement projects
(Lead Dept: Transportation)
The Transportation Department recently initiated the process to update the city’s
current Traffic Impact Fee program which was adopted in 2008. The new fee program
will be based on updated growth projections and new multimodal transportation
infrastructure identified in guiding planning documents such as the Village and Barrio
Master Plan and Sustainable Mobility Plan. This update can consider allocating the fee
payments received in the Village and Barrio Master Plan area to be used to fund
circulation projects in the same planning area or quadrant area as recommended by
some of the Planning Commissioners.
• Option 3: Implement the Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project
(Lead Dept: Transportation)
The Village and Barrio Traffic Circles Project is an infrastructure improvement project
planned as part of the Village and Barrio Master Plan. The construction of traffic circles
and traffic calming measures at eight intersections throughout the Barrio will help
improve traffic flow and enhance safety. Preliminary traffic circle designs, as well as the
opportunity to incorporate public art, will be shared with the community to ensure that
the project remains in line with the neighborhood needs and expectations. The
engineering design of the project is nearing completion and is expected to be completed
in Summer 2021.
• Option 4: Develop a second egress at the south end of the Barrio neighborhood
(Lead Dept: Transportation)
This option was recommended by one Planning Commissioner. Currently there is only
one southern egress (Jefferson Street) out of the Barrio. Feasibility study and
community outreach would need to be conducted to determine the need for a second
southern egress out of the Barrio neighborhood. Currently, no comments were received
by the community on the need for a second egress at the south end of the Barrio
neighborhood.
Pros
• Would provide second egress if constructed.
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Cons
• Options to provide second egress in the Barrio would be limited
• Staff availability and cost make this project unlikely to be feasible.
• No additional comments made in support of this option
Staff do not recommend this option.
• Option 5: Tyler Street One-Way Conversion and Complete Street Feasibility Study
(Lead Dept: Transportation)
This option was not discussed during the Planning Commission hearing, but a petition
with 44 signatures from residents living on Tyler Street was submitted on April 23, 2021,
requesting that the Tyler Street improvement project be implemented. The master plan
does list this project as a Key Barrio Recommendation (Section 1.6.2.B) and is discussed
in further detail in Chapter 4 Section 1. (The master plan also states a Tyler Street
streetscape and traffic direction analysis be conducted in the mid-term timeframe, two
to three years.)
Pros
• Included in Village & Barrio Master Plan Implementation Matrix
• Residents in the area support the conversion
Cons
• Other projects may provide greater benefit to the area
Staff do not recommend this option.
Item 4: Traffic impact analysis and mitigation fees options - cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff
recommendation Cost estimates
Estimated
timeframe to
complete
1 Implement Sustainable
Mobility Plan*
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
2 Update Traffic Impact
Fee
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
3 Village & Barrio Traffic
Circles Project*
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
4
Develop second egress
at south end of Barrio -
Feasibility study
Do not recommend $100,000-
$250,000 About 1 year
5 Tyler Street one-way
conversion * Do not recommend $45,000-$70,000 4 to 6 months
* Item 4 Options include traffic calming projects listed in the Master Plan but only those identified by staff and/or the community as being a priority.
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ITEM 8: General conversation regarding all potential amendments of the Village
& Barrio Master Plan
Background: This item was initiated by City Council on August 20, 2019 to address any other
potential amendments requested by the community that has not yet been identified. On
December 10, 2019, City Council requested that staff receive public feedback at a Planning
Commission meeting regarding this item.
Nov. 4, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Public Feedback: The community
provided several comments on a variety of potential Village & Barrio Master Plan amendment
topics as listed below:
o Implement a comprehensive street tree plan
o Implement the Grand Ave. Promenade
o Develop Historic Preservation regulations to protect historic resources
o Implement a lighting improvement plan
o Reduce the building heights in the Village from four stories to two to three stories
o Incorporate public art in the Village
o Amend Policy. 2.3.3 "Development Site Spanning Multiple Districts" to only pertain
to the Blazer Trailer Park.
o Amend the permitted uses in the Village General (VG) District to only allow residential
and office uses.
o Address homelessness and litter
The Planning Commission commented on a few of the community topics as listed above. One or
more Planning Commissioners expressed interest in the following:
o Implementing a street tree program
o Implementing the Grand Avenue Promenade
o Developing historic preservation policies and regulations
o Implementing a lighting improvement plan
o Reducing maximum building height in the Village commercial districts from four stories
to two to three stories
Options: Staff are providing nine options to address the different comments for Item 8. Staff
recommend options 1 through 3. Staff do not recommend the other options. Two options
are currently being implemented through separate projects (Options 5 and 7), so further
direction is not required for these options.
• Option 1: Prepare a street tree plan
(Lead: Community Development, with support from Parks & Recreation)
A community group requested the development of a Street Tree Plan for the Village and
Barrio Master Plan during the Nov. 4, 2020 Planning Commission hearing. They critiqued
the landscaping plans for recently approved Village projects, the Grand Madison, Grand
Jefferson, Sea Grove, and State and Oak Mixed-Use projects. The community group
stated, “trees should provide a design theme element for the public corridor…not for
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the individual developments along their reach… State (Street) and Grand (Avenue) being
the most prominent examples of the problem.”
The Village and Barrio Master Plan does not identify a street tree plan to be
implemented. It does have policies regarding planting street trees to provide
connectivity, create a sense of place and create shade and to incorporate street trees in
streetscape improvements plans. Roosevelt and Madison streets are considered priority
streets for tree plantings because they serve as primary routes between the Village and
Barrio. Planting street trees along State Street is also a priority because it would be
aided by planned streetscape improvements. Grand Avenue is identified as a
promenade/festival street, so a streetscape plan with a street tree design theme could
be provided with the development of the Grand Avenue promenade plans (see Item 8 -
Option 2 below).
The Village and Barrio Master Plan suggests identifying a list of priority streets for street
tree plantings in the Community Forest Management Plan update. The city’s Landscape
Manual, approved in 2016, includes a streetscape program that provides street tree
requirements for the entire city and refers to the Forest Management Plan for the list of
allowed tree species to choose from. The city’s Climate Action Plan also recommends
pedestrian improvements and increased connectivity improvements, that is, street
trees.
Implementing a Village and Barrio Street Tree Plan for priority street corridors can help
accomplish the community’s vision for improved pedestrian connectivity and
placemaking. This plan can be a standalone document and/or incorporated as an
appendix to the Village and Barrio Master Plan or Landscape Manual.
Estimated cost for a Village and Barrio Street Tree Plan can vary depending on the
number of priority streets incorporated in the plan and the type of plan being
developed. There are three primary types of plans that can be developed (or a
combination of the three):
1. A fully developed streetscape plan for each priority corridor. This plan would be
developed and implemented by the city.
2. Streetscape design guidelines for each priority corridor. This plan would be
developed by the city and can be implemented by the city and/or private
developers.
3. A street tree design theme plan for each priority corridor. This plan would be
more focused on only listing specific tree species and providing street tree
design requirements for each corridor. This plan would be developed by the city
and can be implemented by the city and/or private developers.
Pros
• A comprehensive program would provide clear guidelines for property
owners and the city
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Cons
• Program development and implementation will require staff and
consultant time
• Program implementation, costs, and responsible parties would need to
be identified
Staff have no position on a street tree plan because it is not specifically identified as a
project to be implemented in the Village & Barrio Master Plan, although the plan does
state that a streetscape plan should be implemented for Carlsbad Village Drive and Tyler
Street (see Item 4 - Option 5 above). If so directed, staff can return to the City Council
with a more detailed project scope and cost estimate for one or all of the three types of
plans listed above. The scope, cost and implementation will vary depending on the type
of plan and number of street corridors identified.
• Option 2: Develop specific plans for the Grand Ave. Promenade
(Lead department: Transportation)
The community group Imagine Carlsbad submitted a video requesting the
implementation of the Grand Ave. Promenade. One other community member and one
planning commissioner expressed support for developing specific plans for the
promenade. Another commissioner suggested the promenade connect to the City Hall
site.
The Grand Ave. Promenade is identified in the Village and Barrio Master Plan as a key
recommendation (1.6.1. Key Village Recommendation (H)). It is intended to make Grand
Avenue a signature space by converting the southern half of the street’s right of way
into a pedestrian promenade. This would limit vehicle traffic to the northern half of the
right of way. The Grand Ave. Promenade is discussed in several Master Plan policy
sections of the Village and Barrio Master Plan as a means to provide for connectivity, a
sense of place and improved lighting, and to create a new shared festival through an
improved street design.
Phase 1 of the Village and Barrio Master Plan’s implementation action matrix identifies
temporarily closing the southern half of the right of way to vehicle traffic to
demonstrate the proposed Grand Ave. Promenade along the southern half of the right-
of-way and how it would impact current traffic.
Phase 2-3 is to design and implement the Grand Ave. Promenade after collecting data
from the temporary closure. Staff recommend one of two options to implement the
Grand Ave. Promenade:
o Option 2A: Implement the two actions described above provided that a feasible
financing strategy and work plan is first developed before moving forward with
the project
o Option 2B: Conduct a new traffic study and streetscape corridor plan without
conducting a temporary street closure as originally recommended
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Pros
• Included in Village & Barrio Master Plan Implementation Matrix
• Would assess or test feasibility before additional capital investment
• Promenade would encourage walkability and pedestrian access to this
area
Cons
• None identified
Staff recommend the option of developing specific plans for the Grand Ave. Promenade
(Option 2A) provided that a feasible financing strategy and work plan is developed in
advance.
• Option 3: Implement a Mills Act tax incentive program
(Lead departments: Library & Cultural Arts and Community Development)
The Master Plan lists two programs in the Implementation Action Matrix regarding
historic preservation: Historical Information Markers & Plaques Program and the Mills
Act Tax Incentive Program. The Library & Cultural Arts Department is developing the
historical information markers and plaques program however the Mills Act Tax Incentive
Program has not yet been implemented.
The Mills Act Tax Incentive Program is a state program intended to benefit both the
property owners and the city. Property owners receive a property tax reduction for the
ongoing maintenance and preservation of historic structures. The city would benefit
because a Mills Act contract would be less costly than having to acquire a historic
property and fund the ongoing maintenance and preservation of the historic structure.
The city would receive a loss of property taxes that would need to be evaluated with the
County Assessor’s office during the evaluation of the Mills Act contract application
process. For a more detailed analysis on this process see Exhibit 3.
A financing strategy and work plan should be developed before moving forward with
the program. Additionally, the Historic Preservation Commission is currently working on
developing an official list of historic properties for City Council to consider. All historic
structures listed on an official local, state or federal historic resources inventory list
could qualify for Mills Act Tax Incentive Program contracts. The City’s Historic
Preservation Ordinance (Carlsbad Municipal Code 22.06.020) provides criteria for listing
historic resources.
Pros
• Provides property tax reduction incentive for private property owners to
maintain and preserve historic structures
• Would be less costly for the City to enter into a Mills Act contract with a
property owner of a historic property, than to purchase the historic
property from the owner and fund the ongoing maintenance and
preservation of the historic structure(s).
• Included in Village & Barrio Master Plan Implementation Matrix
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Cons
• Would require program development and staff resources
• Would result in loss of property tax revenue to the city once established
Staff recommend this option provided that a feasible financing strategy and work plan is
developed before moving forward with the project.
• Option 4: Establish a Historic District in the Village and/or Barrio neighborhood
(Lead: Library & Cultural Arts and Community Development)
During the August 20, 2019, City Council hearing, 18 comment letters were received
requesting a Historic Designation be created and added to the plan. During the Nov. 3,
2020, Planning Commission meeting, one community member also inquired about
implementing historic district regulations to protect historic resources.
Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 22 - Historic Preservation, Chapter 22.06.040 provides
procedures for historic district designations. If an area is designated as an historic
district, additional historic regulations can be incorporated such as providing
appropriate permitted uses, special uses, height and area regulations, minimum
dwelling size, floor area and signage. However, written consent of all the owners of
property within the proposed district must be obtained before the Historic Preservation
Commission can make a recommendation to the City Council for its consideration.
Two community members at the Aug. 20, 2019, also requested the city create and
enforce design standards that would both highlight and protect the historical
importance, unique character and charm of Carlsbad Village and the Barrio. The city is
pursuing Village and Barrio Master Plan objective design standards as a separate project
that can potentially incorporate a historical architectural design palette.
Pro
• Would establish standards and guidelines to protect the city’s historic
features and places
Cons
• Would require program development and staff resources
• A historic designation is not guaranteed if not all property owners agree
to allow for the historic district designation on their property
• Would conflict with current process for objective design standards and
requirements for historic preservation under the California
Environmental Quality Act
• Objective Design Standards that are currently being processed separately
can sufficiently address concerns of architecture not being consistent
with the historic architectural styles in the Village and Barrio
neighborhoods
Staff do not recommend this option.
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• Option 5: Implement a lighting improvements plan
(Lead department: Transportation)
One community member at the November 2020 workshop requested that a lighting
contract for the Barrio be completed and provide different lighting schemes. Two
planning commissioners stated a lighting improvement plan should be implemented.
The Village & Barrio’s Master Plan’s Implementation Action Matrix includes
development of a lighting study and phasing plan to identify priority streets, crosswalks
and alleyways to install pedestrian decorative and safety lighting in the mid-range
phase.
A Barrio street lighting improvements project is being implemented by the
Transportation Department that includes street-level lighting and pedestrian-scale
lighting. The project follows the recommendations for the Barrio Neighborhood Lighting
Guidelines, approved in 2014, and is being designed and constructed in two phases:
• Phase One will focus on adding twelve streetlights throughout the Barrio to
address areas with lighting deficiency. Construction is anticipated to be
completed this summer.
• Phase Two includes design and construction of pedestrian lighting throughout
the Barrio. A phasing plan (Phases 2A through 2D) has been developed to allow
the city to fund and construct pedestrian lighting for the Barrio over several
fiscal years from fiscal year 2022-23 to FY 2025-26. Pedestrian scale lighting will
be placed on both sides of Roosevelt Street, Madison Street, Harding Street and
Magnolia Avenue. Staff will conduct public outreach will be conducted for this
project, which is anticipated to be completed by fall 2021. The initial phase of
the pedestrian lighting, Phase 2A, will then be brought forward to the City
Council for approval and authorization to bid in early 2022.
There is also a Village Decorative Lighting Plan included in the 2022-2023 Capital
Improvement Program budget at a cost of $400,000. This project is for the installation of
decorative lighting solutions along Grand Avenue and State Street in the Village as
recommended in the 2019 Village and Decorative Lighting Study.
This separate project is being processed by the Transportation Department.
• Option 6: Amend the Master Plan to Reduce the maximum building height in the
Village commercial districts from 4 stories to 2-3 stories
(Lead department: Community Development)
Two community members opposed the four-story height limitation in the Village and
requested that the maximum building height be reduced to two to three stories in the
Village area. One planning commissioner agreed. This change would reduce density, so
the Commissioner recommended the current city hall site should be used for making up
the lost density.
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The Village Center (VC), Freeway Commercial (FC) and Hospitality (HOSP) districts have a
maximum building height limitation of four stories and 45 feet. The Village Center and
Freeway Commercial districts both have a density of 28-35 dwelling units per acre while
the Hospitality district has a density of 18-23 dwelling units per acre. The height was
originally a 45-foot maximum within these areas before the adoption of the Village &
Barrio Master Plan 2019 update. The additional restriction of four stories was added in
that update. The four story/45-foot maximum height is needed to achieve the allowed
housing densities, as identified by the Village & Barrio Master Plan and the Housing
Element in the city’s General Plan and promote smart growth principles by providing
more housing near public transit and in a well-established community where there are
existing services. Additionally, as discussed in Section 5.2.5 of the Village & Barrio
Master Plan, “There is increased demand for higher density, compact living and that
demand will continue to grow.… Areas like the Village and the Barrio offer the
convenience of an urban center along with the smaller community of a suburb.”
Pros
• None identified
Cons
• Would hinder the ability to achieve the designated densities and
implementation of the Housing Element
• State Senate Bill 330, the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, would require the
city to locate other areas for residential development to make up for any
loss of residential density
• Additional environmental analysis would be required to review impacts
Staff do not recommend reducing the height to 2-3 stories.
If the City Council directs staff to develop an amendment to reduce heights in the Village
and barrio, staff recommend the city undertake a market study to identify what types of
development may be feasible in the village and what impact a reduction in height would
have.
• Option 7: Implement Public Art Programs in the Village & Barrio Master Plan area
(Lead department: Library & Cultural Arts)
One community member requested public art be addressed in the Village & Barrio
Master Plan. There are several public art policies within the plan addressing site
planning, enhancing the pedestrian experience and creating more walkable streets and
alleyways. Chapter 4 - Mobility and beautification includes a section focused on
incorporating arts and culture into the streetscape using public art (Section 4.3.7).
The Library and Cultural Arts Department takes the lead on the city’s public art projects
and Implementing the Arts and Culture Master Plan as well as the Art in Public Places
Program. This was the first public art program established in San Diego County and is
designed to expand residents’ appreciation of art, reflect the city’s aspiration to improve
the quality of life and enhance and identify Carlsbad as a unique community.
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The Library and Cultural Arts Department receives an annual expenditure enhancement
of $100,000 to respond to opportunities and goals outlined in the public art vision plan.
This funding supports both permanent and temporary public art installations
throughout the community. Some of the public art projects recently installed and/or in
progress in the Village and Barrio are a Mural on the New Village Arts Theatre Building
and temporary public art projects such as the Oversized Beach Chair on State Street and
“Pop-up Art” shown on the exterior facades of some businesses. Additionally, 1% of the
Capital Improvement Program construction budget for new projects must be used for
public art projects or programs. On Feb. 11, 2020, the City Council approved a minute
motion directing staff to return at an unspecified date to initiate a State Street Arts
Specific Plan with New Village Arts.
This separate project is being implemented by the Library and Cultural Arts Department.
• Option 8: Amend the plan’s Policy. 2.3.3 "Development Site Spanning Multiple
Districts" to only pertain to the Blazer Trailer Park
(Lead department: Community Development)
One community member requested Policy 2.3.3. be removed or pertain only to the
Blazer Trailer Park, at 2630 State St., also known as Carlsbad Trailer Plaza. This parcel is
split between Village Center (VC) and Village General (VG) districts. Village & Barrio
Master Plan Section 2.3.3 is intended to provide direction for all projects that span
multiple districts. These projects are subject to a site development plan, which
establishes the development standards for the site in a manner most consistent with the
underlying standards of the surrounding district.,
Currently, this policy only pertains to the Blazer Trailer Park. However, a property owner
can potentially merge two or more adjacent properties that are in different districts,
and this policy would address such potential multi-district sites
Pros
• None identified
Cons
• This change is not needed because development that spans multiple
districts will be restricted by a site development plan that requires
discretionary approval.
Staff do not recommend this option. Staff can rewrite this policy to provide more
guidance on when flexibility should and should not be allowed.
• Option 9: Amend the permitted uses in the Village General (VG) District to only allow
residential and office uses.
(Lead department: Community Development)
One community member asked that the permitted uses in the Village General (VG)
District be limited to only residential and offices uses and not commercial uses. The VG
District serves as a transitional area between the adjacent commercial properties within
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the Village & Barrio Master Plan area and the residential neighborhoods outside of the
master plan area. Therefore, this district allows for residential and commercial uses to
exist side-by-side or in a mixed-use format. However, the VG District does not permit as
many commercial uses as the VC, HOSP or FC districts such as a brewery, distillery,
drive-thru business or a winery. The VG District also does not allow timeshares, mobility
hubs, automobile services, a farmers’ market or gasoline stations.
Pros
• None identified
Cons
• Would limit district’s ability to serve as a transition area between
residential neighborhoods and adjacent commercial properties
• State Senate Bill 330, the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, would require the
city to locate other areas for residential development to make up for any
loss of residential density
Staff do not recommend restricting the VG district because it is intended to be a
transitional area and is currently more restrictive in permitting commercial uses than
other commercial districts.
ITEM 8: General conversation on potential amendments - Options cost estimates and
timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates
Estimated
timeframe to
complete
1 Prepare a street tree
plan No position $20,000 -
$125,000 18 to 24 months
2a
Implement the Grand
Ave. Promenade Pilot
Project
Recommend $320,000-
$510,000 4 to 6 months
2b
Grand Ave.
Promenade feasibility
study for permanent
installation
Do not recommend
(Wait for results of pilot
project)
$150,000-
$200,000 8-12 months
3 Implement Mills Act
Tax Incentive Program Recommend $25,000-$35,000 16 to 18 months
4
Establish a historic
district in the Village
and Barrio
Do not recommend $110,000-
$150,000* 18 to 24 months
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5a
Implement a Lighting
Improvements Plan
(Barrio Street and
decorative Lighting
Plan)
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
5b
Implement Village
Decorative Lighting
Project
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
6
Reduce Building
Height in Village
commercial districts -
VBMP
AMD
Do not recommend $150,000-
$200,000* 18 to 24 months
7 Implement Public Art
Programs
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
8
Revise Policy 2.3.3.
"Development in Sites
Spanning
Multiple Districts" -
VBMP AMD
Do not recommend $10,000-$30,000* 9 to 12 months
9
Restrict commercial
uses in the
VG District - VBMP
AMD
Do not recommend $10,000-$30,000* 9 to 12 months
* If multiple amendments to the V&B Master Plan are directed, there will be economies of scale. Costs will vary
depending on the number of plan revisions and environmental analysis required.
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Village and Barrio Master Plan Mills Act Tax Incentive Program Background
The Village and Barrio Master Plan includes a Land Use and Community Character policy that
states the City will, “recognize and support the historical roots of the Village and Barrio”
(Section 1.5.1.E) and by doing so will implement a Mills Act Tax Incentive Program within a mid-
range timeframe to encourage the rehabilitation and preservation of qualified historic
resources in the Master Plan area.
State law provides that the legislative body of a city may contract with the owner of any
qualified historical property in a manner which the legislative body deems reasonable to carry
out the purposes of the Mills Act. The Mills Act enables the city council, in its discretion, to
enter into historic property contracts with the owners of certain selected qualified historic
properties within the city’s boundaries. The historic property contract (Mills Act contract)
allows the owner of a qualified historical property to obtain preferential property tax
assessment in exchange for restrictions on the property to help preserve, restore, and maintain
the historic property.
Criteria for properties to qualify as historic properties are included in the Historic Preservation
Ordinance (Title 22/Ch. 22.06.020). All listing requests must be reviewed by and receive a
recommendation from the Historical Preservation Commission. City Council has the discretion
to approve all locally historic resources inventory listing requests.
Historic Resources in the Village and Barrio Master Plan Area
There are three resources in Carlsbad listed on the National Register of Historic Places and/or
the California Register of Historical Resources, two of which (Carlsbad Santa Fe Depot and
Fraziers Well/Alt Karlsbad) are within the Village and Barrio Master Plan area (see Table below):
Any qualified historic structures would be regulated under the California Environmental Quality
Act and by the California Office of Historic Preservation.
City of Carlsbad Historic Resources Inventory List
Additionally, from 1980-1990, the City Council took actions to designate 19 properties as locally
historic sites and/or historic point of interest. There are also several other local sites that are
identified as points of historical interest. Many of the historically designated sites and/or sites
identified as points of historical interest are within the Village and Barrio Master Plan area.
Exhibit 3
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On May 18, 1993, City Council adopted Resolution No. 93-151 that deleted the local historic
resources inventory list and established a voluntary historic resources list consisting of the 19
properties that City Council previously took separate actions on.
Currently, the Historic Preservation Commission is preparing an official historic resources
inventory list for City Council to consider. This official list would reaffirm the existing historic
structures previously identified on the temporary inventory list. The historic properties on this
inventory list (and the state/federal lists) would be able to take advantage of a potential Mills
Act Tax Incentive Program.
Mills Act Tax Incentive Program Criteria, Procedures and Benefits
A Mills Act Tax Incentive Program can provide criteria/procedures for property owners of
qualified historic properties to be awarded a Mills Act (Historic Preservation) Contract with the
City. It will also provide guidance on what shall be incorporated within the Mills Act Contract,
such as a long-term maintenance/preservation workplan for the historic structure(s), and
monitoring/reporting requirements. The Mills Act Tax Incentive Program is intended to benefit
both the property owners and the city. Property owners receive a property tax reduction for
the ongoing maintenance and preservation of the historic structure(s). The city would benefit
since a Mills Act Contract would be less costly than having to acquire a historic property and to
fund the ongoing maintenance and preservation of the historic structure(s). The city would
receive a loss of property tax funding that would need to be evaluated during the evaluation of
the Mills Act contract application process. The amount of tax reduction depends on the
property's location, size and comparable rents in the area. The value continues to be assessed
by the County Tax Assessor's office using a formula and procedures contained in state law.
Property tax reductions result when the property tax amount that is based on the Mills Act
value is compared to the previous property tax amount. The savings vary from property to
property and have ranged from 20% to 70% based on the County Tax Assessor's property
valuations in accordance with the state law formula. Properties that have been under the same
ownership for a long time (e.g., pre-Prop. 13), where the property taxes are already low
compared to homes sold at the peak of the market, will most likely not benefit from the Mills
Act.
Staff Recommendation
During the March 8, 2020 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, several members of the
Commission expressed their interest in preserving historic structures using a Mills Act Tax
Incentive Program. Staff recommends a financing strategy/work plan be developed before
moving forward with the program.
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Exhibit 4
City Council Memorandum dated March 18, 2021
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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Exhibit 5
July 10, 2018, City Council minutes
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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There were 21 written comment letters provided by community members during the August
20, 2019 City Council Hearing (Agenda Item 9). Eighteen (18) of these letters reiterated the
same message regarding the Village and Barrio Master Plan Update and is stated verbatim
below:
The Village/Barrio Master Plan is a welcome update and I look forward to the certification of
the LCP after the modifications are hopefully approved on Tuesday, August 20th. However,
the plan itself requires a few amendments to make it more clearly representative and
considerate of the community's vision and needs. Below are the suggested amendments I
would like to see in a future update to the Master Plan and LCP:
1. Decision making authority in the barrio must be returned to the Carlsbad City
Council.
2. Parking in-Lieu fees should be used towards permanent, multilevel parking
structures. Leasing parking spaces is not a good long-term strategy and building
them in the future will not get less expensive than it is today.
3. The inclusion of Daily Use Designations must be added to the plan including {but
not limited to) Grocery Store, Post Office, Hardware Store, Pharmacy and
Farmers Market.
4. Architectural Design Standards must be created and added to the plan, so the
village stands out as Carlsbad and not a cookie cutter coastal redevelopment
area.
5. Historic Designations and Vision must be created and added to the plan.
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Exhibit 7
Aug. 20, 2019, City Council minutes (Item 9)
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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Exhibit 8
Dec. 10, 2019, City Council staff report
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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Exhibit 9
Dec. 10, 2019, City Council minutes (Item 16)
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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Exhibit 10
May 5, 2020, City Council staff report
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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Exhibit 11
May 5, 2020, City Council minutes (Item 11)
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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Exhibit 12
Nov. 4, 2020, Planning Commission staff report
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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Exhibit 13
Nov. 4, 2020, Planning Commission meeting minutes
(Item 3)
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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No. COM-
MENTER
COMMENT STAFF RESPONSE
1 Cathy &
Steve
Brendel
Questions for Nov. 4 meeting:
1) please explain the plans for turning Grand and Madison
into pedestrian thoroughfares. We are in support, as long as
proper planning is done to not attract skateboarders and the
unsheltered population. The idea could be wonderful if
properly planned, or a disaster if not thoroughly thought
out.
2) please explain why the public lots in the Village do not
have overnight parking restrictions. We think that there
should be.
3) will there be public art included in a future parking
structure. We think there should be. What is the location
being proposed for the structure? We think it should be near
the train tracks. Hopefully, the structure will not be
conducive for skateboarding, crime and the unsheltered
population. The top of the structure could be a wonderful
lookout spot, miniature golf course, or restaurant - lots of
other fun ideas.
4) does the plan address the negative impact to businesses,
residents and tourists of unsheltered people in the Village
and Barrio? We think solutions are needed.
5) does the plan address cleanliness and unsightly
landscaping in the Village? We think it should. Trash, dirty
benches, overflowing trash cans, dead plants, portable toilet
havens for crime, dirty sidewalks.
6) is public art included in the overall plan? We think it
should be. Things like decorative sidewalks and pedestrian
areas, benches, tile work, etc.
7) infrastructure, facilities, and businesses that serve live,
work, play would be fabulous Please seize this opportunity
to make The Village and Barrio really special places, to be
proud of, for tourists and residents alike (they aren’t now).
Thank you for your comments.
•There are no current capital improvement projects for a pedestrian
thoroughfare on Grand Ave. and Madison Ave. However, the
Master Plan provides a key recommendation for Grand Ave to
become a pedestrian promenade with a proposed cycle track. The
Grand Ave. Pedestrian Promenade is also included in the
Implementation Action Matrix (Ch. 5).
•Public parking lots and/or parking structures are not intended for
overnight parking as defined in Appendix A. Parking enforcement is
currently provided by the Police Department, however, enforcement
is intended to be conducted through the Parking Ambassador
Program once initiated.
•Currently there are no plans for developing a parking structure
however it is a conditionally permitted use within the commercial
districts and the Master Plan provides parking structure
development standards.
•Appendix C of the Master Plan does identify funding sources that
can potentially fund and address homelessness and litter within the
Village and Barrio. Homelessness is addressed by the city’s
Homelessness Outreach Team, which has a homeless response plan
in place. Litter or debris in roadways is handled by the City’s Public
Works Dept. Litter or debris found at city parks and recreational
facilities is handled by the Parks and Recreation Dept.
•There are several public art policies within the Master Plan
addressing site planning, enhancing the pedestrian experience and
creating more walkable streets and alleyways. The Library and
Cultural Arts Dept. facilitates public art projects through
implementing the Art in Public Places Program and Public Art Vision.
•Chapter 4 “Mobility and beautification” includes a section focused
on incorporating arts and culture into the streetscape using public
art (Section 4.3.7). Currently, there is a public art project that will be
incorporated in the Village and Barrio Traffic Circle.Exhibit 14July 20, 2021 Item #5 Page 42 of 83Nov. 16, 2021 Item #13 Page 76 of 364
No. COMMENTER COMMENT STAFF RESPONSE
2 Barbara
Segal
(Combined
Two Written
Responses)
Planning commission...master plan...community input....I’ve been living here in
Carlsbad for 14 years. For the last 5 or so, I’m completely disgusted with
Carlsbad’s transformation. The whole attraction for me was the feeling of a
small town and unique businesses. It’s ok to add and bring in some new
businesses, but the new construction of multistory buildings in and around the
village is absolutely disgraceful. You have completely changed the entire
character and feel of the town with your large and greedy developers. Parking
structures????? Really? What are you thinking? It’s NOT appealing. It’s NOT a
“small beach community” feel. Those who make money, including those
responsible for this change, are happy. But I can tell you that I’m not the only
one disgusted, disappointed, and angry about what is happening. And over the
years, I’ve given input and requested responses to some important safety
concerns, but the powers that be do whatever they want anyway. I love living
by the coast, but as a senior and homeowner, making a change is not the
answer. Hope this gets read and shared.
Thank you for your comments. Currently
there is no parking structure proposed.
The Village Center (VC), Freeway
Commercial (FC) and Hospitality (HOSP)
Districts have a maximum building height
limitation of 4 stories and 45’. This
standard helps achieve the square footage
required for mixed-use and multifamily
housing projects in the VC District and to
achieve minimum density requirements.
3a Simon Angel The staff report regarding this item is severely lacking to the point of being
pointless in that it fails to adequately address not only the 8 items presented to
the City Council originally, but it fails to address the items in its own staff
report. Items 1, 6, and 7 are not addressed at all. No mention is made of the
Design Review Committee, dual zone sites among other matters. I think it
would be appropriate for staff to review the record of previous City Council
meetings regarding the 8 items referred back to staff for amendments to the
VBMP and to conduct public meetings in accordance with City Council
discussions regarding amendments to the Plan for inclusion in an amendment
package. This package was to be submitted to the City Council and the
California Coastal Commission for certification. For this reason, I request this
informational meeting be postponed to a later date to provide meaningful
community input regarding a complete and detailed package as directed. The
last time the planning commission addressed the VBMP deciding to send it to
the City Council for approval it erred. Within 6 months of it being…
Thank you for your comments. All 8 items
are open for discussion. However, staff is
only presenting Items 2 through 4 and 8.
Items 1 and 5 through 7 are currently
being pursued and addressed through
separate projects. The community can
provide comments on those separate
projects.
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No. COMMENTER COMMENT STAFF RESPONSE
3b Simon Angel …approved, 8 items were presented initially to modify and amend this
plan. Let us not make the same mistake again. There are numerous
changes that have been called for to the VBMP. The items in this
informational report fail by a long shot. Do not compound the problem
with no community input.
4 Penny Johnson
(Combined two
written
responses)
I realized that we could enjoy this natural beauty because the building
across the street on State St. was only one story tall. I imagined another
three stories added to that and it was a rude and depressing realization
that we would not be able to see and enjoy such a vision of nature with a
4-story building blocking the entire view. Is this what “Envision Carlsbad”
is all about? With your pushing 4 story buildings for Carlsbad, the very
least that should be done is leaving the 4 story buildings out of the core of
downtown Carlsbad.......a max of 2 stories would keep the ambiance of
the “ charm “ of Carlsbad and also give the Grand promenade the
openness that would make it a credible promenade. The members of the
planning commission should not be allowed to vote on anything that is a
final decision. They were not voted into their positions by the citizens of
Carlsbad. They were appointed and were appointed by the city council
members that were seeking planning members who would vote according
to their views on pro-development. This has led to overbuilding and traffic
problems that have lessened the quality of life in Carlsbad.
Thank you for your comments.
Currently the adopted Master Plan
includes a height limitation of 4 stories
and 45’ in the Village Center (VC),
Freeway Commercial (FC) and
Hospitality (HOSP) Districts. This
standard helps achieve the square
footage required for mixed-use and
multifamily housing projects in these
districts and to achieve the minimum
density requirements.
On Feb. 16, 2021, the City Council
approved changing the decision-
making authority for the entire master
plan to the City Council. For areas
outside the coastal zone, the changes
go into effect March 25, 2021.
Amendments inside the Coastal Zone
will become effective when the
California Coastal Commission
approves an amendment. The
amendment will be submitted to the
Coastal Commission later in date.
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No. COMMENTER COMMENT STAFF RESPONSE
5 Lisa Potter Thanks for the opportunity to weigh on the amendments to the Village and
Barrio Master Plan. The piece that caught my eye was mention of creating
parking structures in these areas. I understand the need for more parking
to support downtown businesses and activities (like the street fairs), but a
typical parking structure is an incredible eye sore and will definitely
subtract from downtown’s character and appeal. The parking structure in
Oceanside by their train station is ugly, poorly lit, has too-skinny parking
spaces making it hard to park and get in and out of your vehicle, and dead
ends at the top with a difficult turn around. Definitely poorly planned and
a terrible use of almost beach front land. We should definitely not repeat
those mistakes. If a multi-story parking structure is truly needed, it should
be on the eastern outskirts of the village by the highway so as to not
impede with the village character and walkability. This is still an easy walk
for most and during certain seasons a shuttle could run between a few key
points like the beach or street fair, Sr. Center and the parking structure.
Thank you for your comments.
Currently, there is no parking structure
proposed. The Master Plan
recommends implementing a Parking
Management Program to address the
community’s parking issues. However,
parking structures are conditionally
permitted within commercial districts
in the Master Plan area and the Master
Plan does provide parking structure
development standards.
6 Julie Aidour Dear Planning Commission,
Thanks for revisiting this plan. Please eliminate 3.2.2 the clause that subtly
invalidates all districts. Please have design standards if possible now.
Several projects have been built since this plan went through. Hopefully
some things have been learned about the right & wrong way to do "infill"
building in neighborhoods that are already packed with residents and
businesses. This was understandably something new in Carlsbad. I could
list the projects that have been obnoxious towards their neighborhood
during the building process (here's looking at State & Oak...) or suggest a
different strategy. The construction at the northwest corner of Oak &
Madison is an example of a builder making an effort not to block the
sidewalk, hog the parking, put the porta potty under the neighbor's
window, leave debris in the street to flatten people's tires, put plywood
over a ditch where the sidewalk should be, etc. for months at a time.
Make some plans so other builders follow this one's standards. It can be
done - no need for the maximum disharmony. You have a role model - use
it.
Thank you for your comments. Policy
3.2.2 does not exist; however, your
issue of concern is referring to Policy
2.3.3. “Development Site Spanning
Multiple Districts.” This policy does not
invalidate all districts. Projects
spanning multiple districts are subject
to a site development plan, which shall
establish the development standards
for the site in a manner most
consistent with the underlying district’s
standards.
Currently staff is processing objective
design standards for the Village and
Barrio Master Plan through a separate
project.
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No. COMMENTER COMMENT STAFF RESPONSE
7a Mary Anne
Viney November 4, 2020
Dear Planning Commission,
Thank you for all you do for our wonderful community, and for the
opportunity to write to you today about preserving the historical
roots of the City of Carlsbad, of which I am on public record, from
previous public comment. Whilst our City must accommodate the
affordable housing need, and rightly so, I am concerned we might
lose any remaining small-scale historic buildings unless we have a
well-defined historic preservation course of action.
I, like many community members, in my experience, believe that the
charm and character of our Village and Barrio are much enhanced by
existing historic structures, which provide a rich and fascinating
narrative of the development of our city. The potential loss of all of
those historic resources risks the charm and character that our
community highly values, as well as our ‘sense of place’, community
identity and cultural heritage.
In my understanding, The Village and Barrio Master Plan ‘recognizes
and supports the historical roots’ of the City, and calls for a program
to encourage preservation. The Village and Barrio Master Plan,
however, still needs to define this program and identify any historic
resources, if it is truly committed to preserving historic resources. I
am requesting Planning Commission consideration of designing such
a program and identifying historic resources at this time. Further,
apparently, there are few historic properties remaining (only about
12 historic properties remain of the 19 historic properties listed in
the 1991 Historic Resource Inventory that were approved by City
Council prior to 1990, per the Historic Preservation Library Staff). It
appears that Carlsbad’s Historic Preservation Commission has not
designated any historic properties for preservation since the 1993
appeal of the 1991 Historic Resource Inventory…
Thank you for your comments. The city
has an established Historic Preservation
Ordinance (Municipal Code Title 22)
which has a purpose to “effect and
accomplish the protection,
enhancement and perpetuation of
historic resources that represent or
reflect elements of the city’s cultural,
social, economic, political and
architectural history.”
The Master Plan’s Implementation
Action Matrix (Ch. 5) also includes the
establishment of a Mills Act Tax
Incentive Program which allows historic
property owners to receive a property
tax break in exchange for the
preservation and maintenance of the
historic property, therefore providing
property owners an incentive to list
their historic structure on the City’s
Historic Resources Inventory List.
However, the Mills Act Tax Incentive
Program has not yet been
implemented.
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7b Mary Anne Viney [cont.]
However, community member public comments regarding
the maintenance of community character in the Housing
Element survey appear to have a wealth of opinion in favor
of community character, as well as historic preservation,
and including ideas of how to develop additional housing
and preserve historic buildings, as well. It may that our
community would be willing to identify local historic
properties to place on a cultural resource inventory list.
Does the City have a definition of ‘community character’
and a mechanism for the Planning department to use to
maintain ‘community character’ in Carlsbad? Are any of
the historic properties on the pre-1990 list being impacted
by the proposed housing element site selections? Please
consider requesting this list from Historic Preservation
Library Staff.
Could historic district regulations be adopted to protect
vulnerable, valuable buildings/parks/trees, etc., from being
demolished?
Would the designation ‘historic cultural resources’
constitute an objective standard? Thank you for
considering my request(s) and addressing the above
questions and I look forward to your consideration on this
important topic of historic preservation.
Community Character is not defined in the
Master Plan. The Master Plan does describe
the city as having a small-town beach-
community character. The Local Coastal
Program also has a Carlsbad Community
Vision which has a core value of having a
“Small Town Feel, Beach Community
Character, and Connectedness.”
Section 22.08.010 requires all property
owners of designated historic resources to
obtain a permit prior to proposing alterations
to the historic resource.
The City has an adopted Community Forest
Management Plan which includes the
Carlsbad Historic Village District Street Tree
Report and provides guidelines for
maintenance of street trees (Chapter 6 of the
Forest Management Plan).
Section 22.06.04 provides procedures and
requirements for creating new Historic
Districts including written consent of all of
the owners of property within the proposed
district to the proposed designation. The
Historic Preservation Commission must
review the request and provide a
recommendation to City Council for a final
decision.
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8a T.J. Childs 1.Paragraph 2.3.3 Development Site Spanning Multiple Districts. Needs to be
rewritten so it pertains only to the Blazer Trailer part, which spans east to Roosevelt
and west to State.
2. When citizens inquired what properties paragraph 2.3.3 would pertain to; they
were told it only applied to the Blazer Trailer park. But right before the vote on the
VBMP was to be taken, citizens were told it changed, and that paragraph 2.3.3 could
now apply to any property within the VBMP area.
3. When asked why this was, we were told it was too late to make the citizenry aware
of the changes. The city produced six errata’s why was something so important as
this, not incorporated into one of them.
4. Paragraph 2.3.3 needs to be rewritten so it pertains only to the Blazer Trailer Park.
5. If this fails to happen a person or entity can buy up properties at the edge of a
district. change the zoning classification, then continue purchasing more properties
until the zoning of many and maybe most of the properties in that district have
changed. Thus, allowing them to nullify the zoning classification of a particular zone.
6. This is an especially egregious issue for residential districts, where the properties
within the district, can be changed property by property to a mixed use or business
zoning classification.
7.There has not been an update about the lighting contract for the Barrio. By now the
contractor was supposed to hold meetings with the residents to get our input about
possible lighting schemes.
8. There are still no stop signs on Roosevelt or Madison streets. Residents have asked
that there be stop signs put on Roosevelt and Madison streets to stop speeding cars.
9. First citizens were told a request to have stops signs rotated so they face towards
Madison and Roosevelt Streets had to be submitted to Caltrans for approval. Then we
were told that the two stop signs on the shorter east west streets could not be taken
down. Because switching the directions of the signs was considered to be a “taking.”
But that two additional stop signs could be added to the other corners of the
intersections.
Thank you for your
comments.
Policy 2.3.3. is intended to
provide direction for
projects that span multiple
districts Projects spanning
multiple districts are also
subject to a site
development plan, which
shall establish the
development standards for
the site in a manner most
consistent with the
underlying district’s
standards.
The Master Plan’s
Implementation Action
Matrix identifies street
improvements within the
Village and Barrio areas.
These improvements must
be added to the city’s
capital improvement
program to be
implemented. Funding
resources must also be
identified.
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8b T.J. Childs [cont.]
10.So far nothing has been done, even though Digital Traffic Requests
have been submitted. How long do we have to wait for such a simple fix?
11.There are approximately 30 intersections in the Barrio. Many of which
have no red curbs at the corner of the intersections and or have well-worn
hardly visible crosswalks. Since the initial approval of the VBMP plan,
additional red curbs have been added to some intersections in the Barrio,
but there are several which need red curbs. The city has been notified
multiple times in multiple ways and in multiple venues, about these
hazards. How long do we have to wait for such a simple fix? Digital traffic
requests have been submitted to address these issues.
12.A contract was let to install traffic circles in the Village and Barrio.
Residents were told as part of this contract the contractor would be holding
meetings, where they could address additional traffic concerns. So far no
meeting and little improvements.
13.In the second draft version of the VBMP plan, there were several
design styles approved for proposed development in the village. There was
a great deal of community support for these design styles. They should be
brought back and reincorporated in the VBMP as guidelines for new
buildings in the village.
Please contact the Traffic
Division regarding your traffic
requests at 760-602-2730.
Objective Design Standards
including architectural styles
are currently being proposed
by staff through a separate
process. However, a scope of
work has not yet been
approved.
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9 Scott Engel The overwhelming majority of citizens disapproved of 4 story
building heights and their input was categorically dismissed.
What's different now?
Thank you for your comments. Currently
the adopted Master Plan includes a height
limitation of 4 stories and 45’ in the Village
Center (VC), Freeway Commercial (FC) and
Hospitality (HOSP) Districts. This standard
helps achieve the square footage required
for mixed-use and multifamily housing
projects in the these districts and to
achieve the minimum density
requirements.
10 Brian Watts We oppose designating our neighborhood VG. Your
description of allowed uses can be described best as a poorly
considered pile of jellybeans. It is a "hodgepodge" toward no
discernable goal. Essentially you are proposing that our quiet
and peaceful enclave become a runover zone for incompatible
uses. If you believe that more parking lots, fast food
restaurants and laundromats are compatible, then you should
volunteer to desecrate your own neighborhoods, not ours.
You would be well advised to send this back to staff,
instructing them to consider whether the allowable uses
proposed are really how we want to define our city, the
Village, and this neighborhood. Except for hazardous uses like
dynamite factories you will effectively destroy our homes
when that is not necessary. Consider protecting our
neighborhood--your job--rather than destroying it for the
benefit of a few developers. Our well established
neighborhood, from one lot east of Roosevelt to Jefferson, is
made up of single-family and multi-family residences as well
as professional office buildings. These uses are, and have
been, compatible. At least make an effort, please.
Thank you for your comments. The Village
Genera (VG) District serves as a
transitional area between the adjacent
commercial properties within the Village
and Barrio Master Plan area and the
residential neighborhoods outside of the
Village and Barrio Master Plan area.
Therefore, this district allows for
residential and commercial uses to exist
side-by-side or in a mixed-use format.
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11 Gary Nessim
(two written
responses)
Planning Commission Meeting November 4, 2020 Village and Barrio Master Plan
Improvements Mobility and Parking 1.5.2 Observations and suggestions; Those
that visit the Village notice the many new residential projects under construction
and coming before you. 2,000 residential units will add to the need for parking.
Additional restaurants are adding to that need, and soon NCTD will close its’
parking lots for development. Already individuals park on every corner blocking
pedestrian access and the view for pedestrian and bike traffic to traverse the
village. This is the opposite of mobility improvement. Attached is a photo of 800
Grand, an upscale residential development where the opportunity was missed for
a public private partnership for a privately built and maintained municipal
parking garage. The project did not go underground but could have fit a 100-
space municipal garage costing about 2.5 million. This garage would benefit
project residents with parking for guests at no cost to them. Who wants to visit a
village resident when no parking within a reasonable distance is available?
I strongly suggest including several paragraphs encouraging developers to
request funds from our parking in lieu fund for such a purpose. The developer
can propose such an addition with a little encouragement from our planning
manual. Photos of Old World Center and our citys’ Roosevelt Street Parking lots
which, if developed following other recent projects, would waste valuable space
underground. We need to encourage a public private partnership to add
municipal parking and not just collect funds expecting land to be created in
addition to the will to have the city build and maintain a municipal garage.
Would like to participate further in PC meeting and would like to suggest a
workshop, a virtual workshop to work on architectural style, parking and a few
other items you may suggest.
Thank you for your comments.
Currently the Master Plan
includes a Parking Management
Plan to address the community’s
current parking issues. Once
initiated, the Parking Ambassador
Program will ensure the Parking
Management Plan is properly
implemented and adequately
addresses parking issues.
However, parking structures are
conditionally permitted uses in
the commercial districts and the
Master Plan provides
development standards for
parking structures. The Master
Plan also encourages
public/private partnerships for
capital improvement projects.
Objective Design Standards
including an architectural design
palette are currently being
proposed through a separate
process however a scope of work
has not yet been finalized. It is
anticipated for there to be a
thorough public engagement
process in the development of
these standards.
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No. COMMENTER COMMENT STAFF RESPONSE
12 Scott Engel The overwhelming majority of citizens disapproved of 4 story building
heights and their input was categorically dismissed. What's different
now?
Thank you for your comments.
Four Story buildings at a maximum
45’ in height are permitted within
the Village Center (VC), Freeway
Commercial (FC) and Hospitality
(HOSP) Districts. This standard
helps achieve the square footage
required for mixed-use and
multifamily housing projects in
these districts and to achieve the
minimum density requirements.
13a Imagine
Carlsbad STREET TREE PROGRAM
COMMUNITY INPUT ON THE VILLAGE-BARRIO MASTER PLAN 10-2020
This request askes that you make a recommendation to the Council to
have a Comprehensive Street Tree Plan be prepared for the area covered
by the Village-Barrio Master Plan. As the Village matures with its semi
urban environment in core area districts, street trees will be, more and
more, a significant element in the atmosphere and appearance of our
public corridors. Due to this it is best that we devise a plan that takes
into consideration what our forward thinking objectives are and define
specific criteria to best achieve those objectives. Even though there are
trees along most of these streets their inclusion has not been and are not
now guided by a common set of fully considered objectives. These core
area districts are unique to all of the Carlsbad and require a separate and
distinct set of guidelines for actions we take on this important design
element in the our downtown Village’s public realm.
Thank you for your comments.
There is no comprehensive street
tree program, however there are
several policies regarding street
trees in Chapter 4 Section 4.3.8.
There is also a heritage tree
program as part of the Carlsbad’s
Community Forest Management
Plan adopted in 2019. In the
Master Plan’s Implementation
Action Matrix, it states a
study/plan should be
implemented to identify top
priority streets to plant trees to
provide more shade and increase
connectivity between the Village
and Barrio.
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13b Imagine Carlsbad [Cont.]
To illustrate where we are today, allow me to provide some examples;
Grand Avenue, as we all know has many trees, yes over a dozen different
verities line this relatively short corridor. From the distant past, the
grandeur of the Eucalyptus, oversized with many nearing the end of their
life span. Then we planted the Indian Laurel (Ficus) trees with their
muscular structure, spreading roots, heavy canopy and overabundance of
fruit. Each of these may be viewed as producing a significant presence that
may be held in esteem by some of the community. However, any objective
evaluation of these trees would show them as inappropriate for use as
trees to be repeated along the streets in a semi urban environment. This
fact elicits my standard mantra of, “Carlsbad we can do better than this” A
few other examples of our current efforts with street trees tied to new
redevelopment in the Village;
GRAND MADISON (built) The City stuck with a small to medium size trees
even though their canopies will grow to block signs for the street level
businesses in the new building, complaints will surly follow. These trees
will also do nothing to buffer the height of this new building.
GRAND JEFFERSON (unbuilt) Another mixed use building which is what we
want. However, it’s a 50ft tall building where the City required street tree
be a dwarf verity of tree (selected to help solve a engineering problem). A
tree that under ideal conditions would reach a height of some 20ft in a 20
year span. I am sure we all know that street trees in semi urban areas are
not ideal growing conditions.
SEA GROVE (built) At the north end of state, at the time the plans were
approved and prepared the City said “we don’t do street trees”, so
developer you must put some (just a few) trees along the street right next
to your building. If you have not viewed this development please go by and
see how awkward this looks. It goes without saying that street trees have
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No. COMMENTER COMMENT STAFF RESPONSE
13c Imagine Carlsbad [Cont.]
not been a standard part of street improvements, more like an unwanted
stepchild that we will just have to look after.
MIXED USE - STATE & OAK (built) This mixed-use building presents the
classic solution found on many street in the Village. This where the
development selected a “project theme street tree”. This project at its
corner site so it planted their theme tree to wrap around on both streets.
These trees identify the project not the streets, they do not place the new
building into the neighborhood, into the community rather they did all
they could to standalone. Trees should provide a design theme element
for the public corridor, for the street not for the individual developments
along their reach. The City wide Landscape Manual has a standard for
theme street trees on the major arterial roadways throughout the City, I
know as I am the one that originally put that standard in the first manual
back in the 80s.
The current Village-Barrio Master Plan has only mild standards for the
architectural appearance of new buildings. Even as we ask for additional
guidelines on architecture to be added to the document there will
continue to be a verdant mix of architectural styles framing our public
spaces. Today and to a greater extent in the near future this will produce a
visually active street scene. An atmosphere that will seem visually busy
and even chaotic for many of us. To counter this, the design of the public…
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No. COMMENTER COMMENT STAFF RESPONSE
13d Imagine Carlsbad [Cont.]
realm should attempt to unify these corridors with common design
elements. One of the most effective at producing this desirable effect are
the trees we place along each route.
If we agree on this primus we should all see that we have been off the
mark on a number of important Village core corridors, State and Grand
being the most prominent examples of the problem. The process we
currently have in guiding our action on street trees uses too narrow a set
of criteria in making decisions on this important element of our downtown
atmosphere. Hence we need to stop and cycle back to produce an
effective tool, a plan, to better guide our actions, A Comprehensive Street
Tree Plan is needed for the Master Plan, please make that
recommendation to the Council.
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No. COMMENTER COMMENT STAFF RESPONSE
14a Imagine
Carlsbad PARKING IN OUR DOWNTOWN VILLAGE - 5th edition Sept 29, 2020
This is not the typical complaint of not having enough parking for patrons,
employees and residents in the village. However, it is a request for better
management for parking, specifically temporary parking of vehicles servicing the
businesses that are so critical for a thriving downtown environment in Carlsbad. This
should be viewed as “best practice” management by the City to improve business
activity and the safety of all. A management effort, perhaps with the VBA assisting,
for the betterment of both business and their community of customers.
Clearly, you see this on any 6 out of 7 days of a typical week, trucks sitting in an area
not meant for this use. Typically, unloading supplies in a painted median on Grand,
in a bike lane on CVD or the Boulevard or travel lane on any one of the side streets.
A few years ago the Council was presented with and approved of the concept of
“Complete Streets” giving it their full support. The 2018 Village-Barrio Master Plan
also calls for more and more from streets in this neighborhood. The parking study
prepared in support of the master plan identified this very issue, stating “the
community has complained about trucks parked in travel lanes” and then identified
what could be done to solve this problem, in part that is “curb management”. We
ask that you direct action on a comprehensive management practice to implement
the masterplan and parking study solving this current problem. Service vehicles
parking in an inappropriate location that cause conflicts with modes of travel.
We whole heartedly support the redevelopment that brings new businesses along
our downtown streets. However, each new business must be required to identify
the type, size and frequency of service vehicles for the type of business they plan to
have . They need to identify where these vehicles will do their temporary parking.
Beyond that, all existing businesses (maybe as part of new business licenses) should
also do the same, that’s identifying vehicle size, frequency and the location for
temporary service vehicle parking for their business….
Thank you for your
comments.
Policy 1.5.4.A.6 states
the city should, “plan for
service vehicle
deliveries through curb
lane management and
where feasible, alley-
only deliver areas.”
The Implementation
Action Matrix also
identifies hiring a
Parking Management
Program Manger to
oversee the
implementation of the
comprehensive parking
management program
that will strengthen and
improve shared parking
in the area and
implement other
parking management
and Transportation
Demand Management
(TDM) strategies to
create a more balanced
and efficient parking
system.
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No. COMMENTER COMMENT STAFF
RESPONSE
14b Imagine
Carlsbad
[Cont.]
…As we all know, the Village is fortunate to have a number of alleys in its core area. These
were meant just for this reason and each should be made right and managed for use by
service vehicles as their primary function. Where there are no alleys other parking locations
must be identified, some developments may have room on site. Many others may need to
use street curbs. These could be identified as service only for a certain time period, say 6AM
to 3PM, then use these areas for later day drop off /pickups of patrons or evening valet use.
I am an active cyclist who rides with others in and through the village every week. Riding
many of the city’s arterial roadways we are very appreciative of the improvements the City
has made over the last number of years reducing auto lane widths to enlarge bike lanes and
adding buffer areas between the two and / or adjacent parking. Anyone riding on most
streets knows well the inherent danger that comes with this activity, riding side by side bike
to auto. There is a substantial increase in overall bike use in Carlsbad. The E-bike has spawned
this increase in use, from first timer (scary tourist), to full families, to our youth riding to and
from home to the beach on their fat tires E- bikes complete with surfboard rack. And that is
great it is exactly what we should want to see, Carlsbad residents using passive power to
move from their neighborhoods to our coastline and all points between. Delivery trucks in
bike lanes make gamblers of all those riding, old and young, will motorist allow me to move
into their auto lane, or must I stop?
Many if not most of the streets in the Village are oversized in width. This provides a great
opportunity. All of this public land to re-imagine, re-engineer for all modes of travel as per
“complete streets” and meeting our climate action objectives. Supersize our arterial
roadways throughout the city just not the roads in the area we call a “Village” as that is a
contradiction in terms, use and atmosphere. Please let’s put together a management
program to provide the appropriate location and space for the temporary parking for all
service vehicles that removes the current hazardous condition. We can and should provide a
grace period for some businesses due to the current need for expanded outdoor space at
some curbs. However, we must not use that transition period as an excuse to not act now on
this management task. “We can do better”!
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No. COMMENTER COMMENT STAFF RESPONSE
15 Imagine
Carlsbad
Video for the Grand Avenue Promenade located at the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/yycjmd4y
Thank you for your video comment.
The Grand Avenue Promenade is
listed as one of the Key Village
Recommendations in the Master Plan.
In the Implementation Action Matrix,
a Grand Ave. Promenade Feasibility
Project is identified as needed to be
conducted in the short term. Design
of the promenade is also identified as
being completed in the mid-range
term.
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COMMUNITY INPUT ON THE VILLAGE-BARRIO MASTER PLAN 10-2020
This request askes that you make a recommendation to the Council to have
a Comprehensive Street Tree Plan be prepared for the area covered by the
Village-Barrio Master Plan. As the Village matures with its semi urban
environment in core area districts, street trees will be, more and more, a
significant element in the atmosphere and appearance of our public corridors.
Due to this it is best that we devise a plan that takes in to consideration what
our forward thinking objectives are and define specific criteria to best achieve
those objectives. Even though there are trees along most of these streets
their inclusion has not been and are not now guided by a common set of fully
considered objectives. These core area districts are unique to all of the
Carlsbad and require a separate and distinct set of guidelines for actions we
take on this important design element in the our downtown Village’s public
realm .
To illustrate where we are today, allow me to provide some examples;
Grand Avenue, as we all know has many trees, yes over a dozen different
verities line this relatively short corridor. From the distant past, the grandeur
of the Eucalyptus, oversized with many nearing the end of their life span.
Then we planted the Indian Laurel (Ficus) trees with their muscular structure,
spreading roots, heavy canopy and over abundance of fruit. Each of these
may be viewed as producing a significant presence that may be held in
esteem by some of the community. However any objective evaluation of
these trees would show them as inappropriate for use as trees to be repeated
along the streets in a semi urban environment. This fact elicits my standard
mantra of, “Carlsbad we can do better than this”
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EXHIBIT 15
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A few other examples of our current efforts with street trees tied to new
redevelopment in the Village;
GRAND MADISON (built) The City stuck with a small to medium size trees
even though their canopies will grow to block signs for the street level
businesses in the new building, complaints will surly follow. These trees will
also do nothing to buffer the height of this new building.
GRAND JEFFERSON (unbuilt) Another mixed use building which is what we
want. However, it’s a 50ft tall building where the City required street tree be
a dwarf verity of tree (selected to help solve a engineering problem). A tree
that under ideal conditions would reach a height of some 20ft in a 20 year
span. I am sure we all know that street trees in semi urban areas are not
ideal growing conditions.
SEA GROVE (built) At the north end of state, at the time the plans were
approved and prepared the City said “we don’t do street trees”, so developer
you must put some (just a few) trees along the street right next to your
building. If you have not viewed this development please go by and see how
awkward this looks. It goes without saying that street trees have not been a
standard part of street improvements, more like an unwanted stepchild that
we will just have to look after.
MIXED USE - STATE & OAK (built) This mixed use building presents the
classic solution found on many street in the Village. This where the
development selected a “project theme street tree”. This project at its corner
site so it planted their theme tree to wrap around on both streets. These trees
identify the project not the streets, they do not place the new building into the
neighborhood, into the community rather they did all they could to stand
alone.
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Trees should provide a design theme element for the public corridor, for the
street not for the individual developments along their reach. The City wide
Landscape Manual has a standard for theme street trees on the major arterial
roadways throughout the City, I know as I am the one that originally put that
standard in the first manual back in the 80s.
The current Village-Barrio Master Plan has only mild standards for the
architectural appearance of new buildings. Even as we ask for additional
guidelines on architecture to be added to the document there will continue to
be a verdant mix of architectural styles framing our public spaces. Today and
to a greater extent in the near future this will produce a visually active street
scene. An atmosphere that will seem visually busy and even chaotic for many
of us. To counter this, the design of the public realm should attempt to unify
these corridors with common design elements. One of the most effective at
producing this desirable effect are the trees we place along each route.
If we agree on this primus we should all see that we have been off the mark
on a number of important Village core corridors, State and Grand being the
most prominent examples of the problem. The process we currently have in
guiding our action on street trees uses too narrow a set of criteria in making
decisions on this important element of our downtown atmosphere. Hence we
need to stop and cycle back to produce an effective tool, a plan, to better
guide our actions, A Comprehensive Street Tree Plan is needed for the
Master Plan, please make that recommendation to the Council.
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From:Barbara
To:Planning
Date:Saturday, October 31, 2020 9:44:09 AM
Planning commission...master plan...community input....I’ve been living here in Carlsbad for 14 years. For the last 5
or so, I’m completely disgusted with Carlsbad’s transformation. The whole attraction for me was the feeling of asmall town and unique businesses. It’s ok to add and bring in some new businesses , but the new construction ofmulti story buildings in and around the village is absolutely disgraceful. You have completely changed the entirecharacter and feel of the town with your large and greedy developers. Parking structures????? Really? What are youthinking? It’s NOT appealing. It’s NOT a “ small beach community” feel. Those who make money, including thoseresponsible for this change, are happy. But I can tell you that I’m not the only one disgusted, disappointed, andangry about what is happening. And over the years, I’ve given input and requested responses to some importantsafety concerns, but the powers that be do whatever they want anyway.I love living by the coast, but as a senior and homeowner, making a change is not the answer.Hope this gets read and shared.Thank youBarbara SegalSent from my iPhoneCAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
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November 4, 2020
To: City of Carlsbad Planning Commission (planning@carlsbadca.com)
City of Carlsbad Senior Planner Scott Donnell (scott.donnell@carlsbadca.gov)
Dear Planning Commission,
Thank you for all you do for our wonderful community, and for the opportunity to write to you
today about preserving the historical roots of the City of Carlsbad, of which I am on public
record, from previous public comment.
Whilst our City must accommodate the affordable housing need, and rightly so, I am concerned
we might lose any remaining small-scale historic buildings unless we have a well-defined
historic preservation course of action.
I, like many community members, in my experience, believe that the charm and character of
our Village and Barrio are much enhanced by existing historic structures, which provide a rich
and fascinating narrative of the development of our city. The potential loss of all of those
historic resources risks the charm and character that our community highly values, as well as
our ‘sense of place’, community identity and cultural heritage.
In my understanding, The Village and Barrio Master Plan ‘recognizes and supports the historical
roots’ of the City, and calls for a program to encourage preservation. The Village and Barrio
Master Plan, however, still needs to define this program and identify any historic resources, if it
is truly committed to preserving historic resources. I am requesting Planning Commission
consideration of designing such a program and identifying historic resources at this time.
Further, apparently, there are few historic properties remaining (only about 12 historic
properties remain of the 19 historic properties listed in the 1991 Historic Resource Inventory
that were approved by City Council prior to 1990, per the Historic Preservation Library Staff). It
appears that Carlsbad’s Historic Preservation Commission has not designated any historic
properties for preservation since the 1993 appeal of the 1991 Historic Resource Inventory.
However, community member public comments regarding the maintenance of community
character in the Housing Element survey appear to have a wealth of opinion in favor of
community character, as well as historic preservation, and including ideas of how to develop
additional housing and preserve historic buildings, as well. It may that our community would be
willing to identify local historic properties to place on a cultural resource inventory list.
Does the City have a definition of ‘community character’ and a mechanism for the Planning
department to use to maintain ‘community character’ in Carlsbad?
Are any of the historic properties on the pre-1990 list being impacted by the proposed housing
element site selections? Please consider requesting this list from Historic Preservation Library
Staff.
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Could historic district regulations be adopted to protect vulnerable, valuable
buildings/parks/trees, etc., from being demolished?
Would the designation ‘historic cultural resources’ constitute an objective standard?
Thank you for considering my request(s) and addressing the above questions and I look forward
to your consideration on this important topic of historic preservation.
Sincerely,
Mary Anne Viney
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From:Planning
To:Planning Commission
Cc:Shelley Glennon; Don Neu; Ronald Kemp; Melissa Flores
Subject:FW: Comments on Amendments for VBMP
Date:Tuesday, November 3, 2020 5:26:58 PM
From: T. j. Childs <childst777@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 4:28 PM
To: Planning <Planning@CarlsbadCA.gov>
Subject: Comments on Amendments for VBMP
Please read this at the 4 Nov 2020 Carlsbad Planning Commission meeting.
1. Paragraph 2.3.3 Development Site Spanning Multiple Districts. Needs to be rewritten so it pertains
only to the Blazer Trailer part, which spans east to Roosevelt and west to State.
2. When citizens inquired what properties paragraph 2.3.3 would pertain to; they were told it only
applied to the Blazer Trailer park. But right before the vote on the VBMP was to be taken, citizens were
told it changed, and that paragraph2.3.3 could now apply to any property within the VBMP area.
3. When asked why this was, we were told it was too late to make the citizenry aware of the changes.
The city produced six errata’s why was something so important as this, not incorporated into one of them.
4. Paragraph 2.3.3 needs to be rewritten so it pertains only to the Blazer Trailer Park.
5. If this fails to happen a person or entity can buy up properties at the edge of a district. change the
zoning classification, then continue purchasing more properties until the zoning of many and maybe most
of the properties in that district have changed. Thus, allowing them to nullify the zoning classification of a
particular zone.
6. This is an especially egregious issue for residential districts, where the properties within the district ,
can be changed property by property to a mixed use or business zoning classification.
7. There has not been an update about the lighting contract for the Barrio. By now the contractor was
supposed to hold meetings with the residents to get our input about possible lighting schemes.
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8. There are still no stop signs on Roosevelt or Madison streets. Residents have asked that there be
stop signs put on Roosevelt and Madison streets to stop speeding cars.
9. First citizens were told a request to have stops signs rotated so they face towards Madison and
Roosevelt Streets had to be submitted to Caltrans for approval. Then we were told that the two stop signs
on the shorter east west streets could not be taken down. Because switching the directions of the signs
was considered to be a “taking.” But that two additional stop signs could be added to the other corners of
the intersections.
10. So far nothing has been done, even though Digital Traffic Requests have been submitted. How long
do we have to wait for such a simple fix?
11. There are approximately 30 intersections in the Barrio. Many of which have no red curbs at the
corner of the intersections and or have well-worn hardly visible crosswalks. Since the initial approval of
the VBMP plan, additional red curbs have been added to some intersections in the Barrio, but there are
several which need red curbs. The city has been notified multiple times in multiple ways and in multiple
venues, about these hazards. How long do we have to wait for such a simple fix? Digital traffic requests
have been submitted to address these issues.
12. A contract was let to install traffic circles in the Village and Barrio. Residents were told as part of this
contract the contractor would be holding meetings, where they could address additional traffic concerns.
So far no meeting and little improvements.
13. In the second draft version of the VBMP plan, there were several design styles approved for
proposed development in the village. There was a great deal of community support for these design
styles. They should be brought back and reincorporated in the VBMP as guidelines for new buildings in
the village.
T. J. Childs
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From:Planning
To:Melissa Flores
Subject:FW:
Date:Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:57:28 PM
-----Original Message-----
From: Barbara <sunngirl67@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 11:36 AM
To: Planning <Planning@CarlsbadCA.gov>
Subject: Re:
Yes, that would be ok to read my letter.
Thanks
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> On Nov 2, 2020, at 8:21 PM, Barbara <sunngirl67@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Thank you for your quick response.
> My answer is I’m thinking about it.
> I will get back to you.
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>> On Nov 2, 2020, at 8:40 AM, Planning <Planning@carlsbadca.gov> wrote:
>>
>> Thank you for your comments. Are you requesting these comments be read during the planning commission
hearing? They will be forwarded to the planning commission and the planner working on the project.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Barbara <sunngirl67@gmail.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 9:44 AM
>> To: Planning <Planning@CarlsbadCA.gov>
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>> Planning commission...master plan...community input....I’ve been living here in Carlsbad for 14 years. For the
last 5 or so, I’m completely disgusted with Carlsbad’s transformation. The whole attraction for me was the feeling
of a small town and unique businesses. It’s ok to add and bring in some new businesses , but the new construction of
multi story buildings in and around the village is absolutely disgraceful. You have completely changed the entire
character and feel of the town with your large and greedy developers. Parking structures????? Really? What are you
thinking? It’s NOT appealing. It’s NOT a “ small beach community” feel. Those who make money, including those
responsible for this change, are happy. But I can tell you that I’m not the only one disgusted, disappointed, and
angry about what is happening. And over the years, I’ve given input and requested responses to some important
safety concerns, but the powers that be do whatever they want anyway.
>> I love living by the coast, but as a senior and homeowner, making a change is not the answer.
>> Hope this gets read and shared.
>> Thank you
>> Barbara Segal
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GRAND PROMENADE - VILLAGE to the PC July20, 2020
We, “Imagine Carlsbad”,. (Start Video1) would like to reintroduce you to the
idea of the “Grand Promenade” in the Village. From this reintroduction we ask
that you our Planning Commission make a recommendation to the Council to
follow through on the study listed as a phase one action item in the
Implementation Section of the Village-Barrio Master Plan. Our recommendation
is that this study of the Grand Promenade be placed, as a fully funded action
item, in the current CIP. An action item to be started no later than next year.
The primary goal of the study is to produce the optimum balance of
efficiency and safety allowing the three main modes of movement
(mobility), pedestrians walking, cyclists on bikes, and motorist in vehicles
to share this corridor as equals. IC has continued to study this idea, and
from our recent work we present to you two issues that we believe warrant
further review now from a City-sponsored study. We all understand that year
2020 has brought us challenges, both unexpected and painful. Budgets may
have tightened however, the work we are requesting, focused just on mobility,
should have a cost that is modest when compared to other recent city studies.
And we are now all aware of the attractive benefits of social activities and dinning
held outdoors , year round like at the Village, like on the pedestrian Rambla, like
in our mild, Pacific influenced, climate. Performing this study now may well
establish the required ground work preparing the GP to qualify for federal
grants from a new (socially oriented) infrastructure funding program.
We all know Grand Ave, as of today, is one of just two east - west thoroughfares
that cross the rail corridor doing so at grade in the Village. Hopefully that will
change some time in the near future as the Village matures. At its full length of
just two thirds of a mile it’s a thoroughfare held solely within the Village core,
from it’s east end cul de sac at Interstate-5 to Ocean Street at the Pacific.
SERIES OF NUMBERED GRAPHIC EXHIBITS )
(1) Like us, you may have asked yourself what is a 100 foot wide street r.o.w.
doing in an area referred to as a Village? However, we are fortunate that those
who laid out this thoroughfare many years ago, when the car was becoming king,
super sized its width. (2) Now this allows us to utilize that excessive width to re-
imagine, and to re-purpose this public land re- prioritizing it from people in cars
(3) to people without cars plain and simple. The idea is a vibrant/active corridor,
that once confirmed as a planned improvement, will become a catalyst (4) for
further redevelopment, and once built it becomes an exciting enhancement for
this neighborhood and for the full Carlsbad community.
(5) Imagine Carlsbad came to the idea of the Grand Promenade around 2007
and (6) generated our first plan for it before 2010. (7) We, like many of us,
understood how unique our Village is with its proportion as well as scale when
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We saw how Grand Avenue’s width could become a linear open space pulling
pedestrians and social activity east from the Boulevard & State St tying the full
Village together. (9) We pitched the GP to the city and requested that the
Village get a completely new master plan to better guide re-development of
private property and to also the enhancement of the public realm. (10) Both
request were a struggle. Finally a decision came for a new Master Plan and we
got the idea of the GP into that document.
As an iterative planning process, I.C. considered the ideas for the GP in the new
MP. Initially we did not accept the idea of a “cycle track” (11) as the best option
for the network of routes that support cycling mobility in and through the Village.
Studying the corridor further we could not find a superior solution. Grand Avenue
has many intersections to cross in its relatively short run. The many intersections
in every solution even our original design with (12) roundabouts always present
potential conflicts for novice cyclist. We believe the separated environment of the
cycle track may produce a quickened cycling pace that will carry along these
short blocks and through the many intersections.(13) Inherent in these full
function intersections are the vehicle turning movements they provide. This
produces the potential problem from all the southbound turns that will cross the
dual directional cycle track. (14) This is where the un-attentive motorist who does
not pick up on all there is to deal with in making a simple turn south may cause a
car/bike accident. I.C.s solution, (15) picking up on an option mentioned in the
MP, is limiting turning movements by having one way auto travel for a three block
stretch on Grand, from State to Jefferson Streets. (16) This solution reduces
turning movements south across the cycle track and should also allow for
increased curbside parking along the northern street edge.
(17) This lead our study to a 2nd issue, circling back to another feature of our
original proposal. That is placing the GP on the south side of the corridor. One
of the benefits from placing it there is the ease of staging special events on the
GP that we’d like to see take place on most days of the week. This is made much
easier with vehicle access provided by the mid block alleys. However, we now
recognize these points of access are a double-edged sword for the GP. (18)
Great for staging events but not so great for both the day to day pedestrian
environment on the Rambla and safety for the cycle track users. We now
propose these points of access from alleys be clipped at the northern end for
anything other than staging events. Making this decision produces complications
requiring further study. It should go without saying that what the idea of a GP
does at its foundation is put pedestrians and cyclist on par with motorist.
Did you fell that, did you just fell the earth move?, yes some of us will have
difficulty with this premise, change can be hard, so please expect some to
push back on this.
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from the point of view of a landscape architect & urban designer. We propose
that further study of these issues be aided by other disciplines, namely traffic &
civil engineers, either staff or consultant. 19) We highlight these two issues,
limiting potential conflicts between non-auto and auto mobility as reasons
enough to take the idea of a GP to the next level of study. To not take this
requested action now would mean we are not serious about the idea, that it is
just words and exhibits on paper.
(20) With success on this request, IC wants to re-focus our attention on the
“Rambla” with its pedestrian oriented enhancements (20.5) and amenities.
Currently we break the Rambla into three general areas. (21) First, the 15ft or so
adjacent to the private property edge. This area should have a strong relationship
to those buildings and the businesses they house. This is where the majority of
al-fresco dining should take place. (22) Second the middle area is where most of
the pedestrian movement will take place and where plaza type features will be
located, (23) third is the edge next to the cycle track where we place elements to
buffer that movement and areas for bicycle parking.
(Vidoe2) It should go without saying that this neighborhood, The Village,
represents our best opportunity on creating a vibrant neighborhood that is viewed
as our downtown, as our Town Center by all of Carlsbad. In response to that
vision we should do all we can to make the Village a great place to live & work.
And also a destination for a day’s long outing that all of us visit often, pointing to it
with pride as our community’s point of focus, our downtown, our Town Center.
That potential will be greatly enhanced if Carlsbad makes the correct decision
and selects the existing City Hall site as the location for our new Civic Center.
The creative redevelopment of this site into our new flagship facility can be a
meaningful and important element for our downtown Village and act as an anchor
at the eastern end of the Grand Promenade. To make this investment in our town
center “world class” it will be best if we can tie these two important downtown
elements together via a new pedestrian tunnel under Interstate-5. The idea of a
tunnel is also in the new Master Plan.
As we say, “a destination for a day’s outing” for the full Carlsbad community’s
enjoyment. To make that vision come alive we all should understand the
importance of a Town Center to our community and wrap our arms around the
Village to make it all it can be for all of Carlsbad!
Once again, the primary goal of the requested study is to produce a plan for
an optimum balance between efficiency and safety allowing the three main
modes of movement, pedestrians walking, cyclists on bikes, and motorist in
vehicles to share this corridor equally.
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From:Penny Johnson
To:Planning; City Clerk; Council Internet Email
Subject:Grand promenade
Date:Sunday, November 1, 2020 7:07:46 PM
I am impressed and I favor of a Grand promenade much like was presented by Mr Nessim. His vision is very well
done and kudos to him for his hard work and vision.
The video looks and has the feeling of what a promenade should look and feel like.
To accomplish such a vision there should be nothing higher than 2 stories .......period !!!!!
Promenades are to be wide and open for the pleasurable activity of being outside and reveling in nature and in
space. In order to appreciate the experience that makes people want to linger in this environment , it cannot be
hemmed in by 4 story buildings that would give the feeling of imprisonment in a canyon with a sterile ,cold ,
depressing experience.
You are not creating a pleasurable environment that would draw people ,both residence and visitors, if you are
taking away the envelopment of the ocean and sky that become as one when you are in downtown Carlsbad
..........that is the karma of Carlsbad !!!!!!!
My friends and I were enjoying sitting outside at Mas Finas last nite at around 5:30 and marveling at the beautiful
pink and blue clouds that were being lit up by the setting sun.
I realized that we could enjoy this natural beauty because the building across the street on State St. was only one
story tall. I imagined another three stories added to that and it was a rude and depressing realization that we would
not be able to see and enjoy such a vision of nature with a 4 story building blocking the entire view.
Is this what “Envision Carlsbad” is all about ?
With your pushing 4 story buildings for Carlsbad, the very least that should be done is leaving the 4 story buildings
out of the core of downtown Carlsbad.......a max of 2 stories would keep the ambiance of the “ charm “ of Carlsbad
and also give the
Grand promenade the openness that would make it a credible promenade.
Penny Johnson
resident of Old Carlsbad for 43 years
760 729 4689
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Planning Commission Meeting November 4, 2020 Village and Barrio Master Plan
Improvements
Mobility and Parking 1.5.2
Observations and suggestions;
Those that visit the Village notice the many new residential projects under
construction and coming before you. 2,000 residential units will add to the need
for parking. Additional restaurants are adding to that need, and soon NCTD will
close its’ parking lots for development. Already individuals park on every corner
blocking pedestrian access and the view for pedestrian and bike traffic to traverse
the village. This is the opposite of mobility improvement.
Attached is a photo of 800 Grand, an upscale residential development where the
opportunity was missed for a public private partnership for a privately built and
maintained municipal parking garage. The project did not go underground but
could have fit a 100 space municipal garage costing about 2.5 million. This garage
would benefit project residents with parking for guests at no cost to them. Who
wants to visit a village resident when no parking within a reasonable distance is
available?
I strongly suggest including several paragraphs encouraging developers to request
funds from our parking in lieu fund for such a purpose.
The developer can propose such an addition with a little encouragement from our
planning manual. Photos of Old World Center and our citys’ Roosevelt Street
Parking lots which, if developed following other recent projects, would waste
valuable space underground. We need to encourage a public private partnership
to add municipal parking and not just collect funds expecting land to be created in
addition to the will to have the city build and maintain a municipal garage.
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From:Scott Engel
To:Planning
Subject:Public Outreach
Date:Wednesday, November 4, 2020 2:16:52 PM
I desire to have my comment read into the record at the Planning Commission
meeting.
The overwhelming majority ofcitizens disapproved of 4 storybuilding heights and theirinput was categoricallydismissed. What's differentnow?
Scott Engel4220 Isle DrCarlsbad, 92008
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PARKING IN OUR DOWNTOWN VILLAGE - 5th edition Sept 29, 2020
This is not the typical complaint of not having enough parking for patrons,
employees and residents in the village. However, it is a request for better
management for parking, specifically temporary parking of vehicles servicing
the businesses that are so critical for a thriving downtown environment in
Carlsbad. This should be viewed as “best practice” management by the City
to improve business activity and the safety of all. A management effort,
perhaps with the VBA assisting, for the betterment of both business and their
community of customers.
Clearly, you see this on any 6 out of 7 days of a typical week, trucks sitting
in an area not meant for this use. Typically, unloading supplies in a painted
median on Grand, in a bike lane on CVD or the Boulevard or travel lane on
any one of the side streets. A few years ago the Council was presented with
and approved of the concept of “Complete Streets” giving it their full support.
The 2018 Village-Barrio Master Plan also calls for more and more from
streets in this neighborhood. The parking study prepared in support of the
master plan identified this very issue, stating “ the community has complained
about trucks parked in travel lanes” and then identified what could be done to
solve this problem, in part that is “curb management”. We ask that you direct
action on a comprehensive management practice to implement the master
plan and parking study solving this current problem. Service vehicles parking
in an inappropriate location that cause conflicts with modes of travel.
We whole heartedly support the redevelopment that brings new businesses
along our downtown streets. However, each new business must be required
to identify the type, size and frequency of service vehicles for the type of
business they plan to have . They need to identify where these vehicles will
do their temporary parking. Beyond that, all existing businesses (maybe as
part of new business licenses) should also do the same, that’s identifying
vehicle size, frequency and the location for temporary service vehicle parking
for their business.
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As we all know, the Village is fortunate to have a number of alleys in its core
area. These were meant just for this reason and each should be made right
and managed for use by service vehicles as their primary function. Where
there are no alleys other parking locations must be identified, some
developments may have room on site. Many others may need to use street
curbs. These could be identified as service only for a certain time period, say
6AM to 3PM, then use these areas for later day drop off /pickups of patrons
or evening valet use.
Photo of the typical
situation
I am an active cyclist who rides with others in and through the village every
week. Riding many of the city’s arterial roadways we are very appreciative of
the improvements the City has made over the last number of years reducing
auto lane widths to enlarge bike lanes and adding buffer areas between the
two and / or adjacent parking . Anyone riding on most streets knows well the
inherent danger that comes with this activity, riding side by side bike to auto.
There is a substantial increase in overall bike use in Carlsbad. The E-bike
has spawned this increase in use, from first timer (scary tourist), to full
families, to our youth riding to and from home to the beach on their fat tires
E- bikes complete with surfboard rack. And that is great it is exactly what we
should want to see, Carlsbad residents using passive power to move from
their neighborhoods to our coast line and all points between. Delivery trucks
in bike lanes make gamblers of all those riding, old and young, will motorist
allow me to move into their auto lane, or must I stop?
Many if not most of the streets in the Village are oversized in width. This
provides a great opportunity. All of this public land to re-imagine, re-
engineer for all modes of travel as per “complete streets” and meeting our
climate action objectives. Supersize our arterial roadways throughout the city
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terms, use and atmosphere. Please let’s put together a management
program to provide the appropriate location and space for the temporary
parking for all service vehicles that removes the current hazardous condition.
We can and should provide a grace period for some businesses due to the
current need for expanded outdoor space at some curbs. However, we must
not use that transition period as an excuse to not act now on this
management task. “We can do better”!
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From:simon angel
To:Planning
Cc:don.neu@carlsbadcs.gov
Subject:Item #3 Village and Barrio Master Plan amendment package, November 4, 2020
Date:Sunday, November 1, 2020 6:14:46 PM
The staff report regarding this item is severely lacking to the point of being pointless in that it fails to adequately
address not only the 8 items presented to the City Council originally but it fails to address the items in its own staffreport. Items 1, 6, and 7 are not addressed at all. No mention is made of the Design Review Committee, dual zonesites among other matters. I think it would be appropriate for staff to review the record of previous City Councilmeetings regarding the 8 items referred back to staff for amendments to the VBMP and to conduct public meetingsin accordance with City Council discussions regarding amendments to the Plan for inclusion in an amendmentpackage. This package was to be submitted to the City Council and the California Coastal Commission forcertification. For this reason I request this informational meeting be postponed to a later date to provide meaningfulcommunity input regarding a complete and detailed package as directed.
The last time the planning commission addressed the VBMP deciding to send it to the City Council for approval iterred. Within 6 months of it being approved, 8 items were presented initially to modify and amend this plan. Let usnot make the same mistake again. There are numerous changes that have been called for to the VBMP. The items inthis informational report fail by a long shot. Do not compound the problem with no community input.
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From:Sondra and Brian
To:Planning
Cc:Sondra Morison and Brian Watts
Subject:VG Zone in Village
Date:Wednesday, November 4, 2020 12:41:03 PM
Please read this into the record at today's Planning Commission meeting.
We oppose designating our neighborhood VG. Your description of allowed uses can bedescribed best as a poorly considered pile of jelly beans. It is a "hodgepodge" toward no
discernable goal.
Essentially you are proposing that our quiet and peaceful enclave become a runover zone forincompatible uses. If you believe that more parking lots, fast food restaurants and laundomats
are compatible, then you should volunteer to desecrate your own neighborhoods, not ours.You would be well advised to send this back to staff, instructing them to consider whether the
allowable uses proposed are really how we want to define our city, the Village, and thisneighborhood.
Except for hazardous uses like dynamite factories you will effectively destroy our homes
when that is not necessary.
Consider protecting our neighborhood--your job--rather than destroying it for the benefit of afew developers.
Our well established neighborhood, from one lot east of Roosevelt to Jefferson, is made up of
single-family and multi-family residences as well as professional office buildings. These usesare, and have been, compatible.
At least make an effort, please.
Sincerely,
Brian Watts
and Sondra Morison2664 Madison Street
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From:brendel4776@gmail.com
To:Planning
Subject:Village and Barrio Master Plan
Date:Friday, October 30, 2020 5:23:19 PM
Questions for Nov 4 meeting:
1) please explain the plans for turning Grand and Madison into pedestrian thoroughfares. We are in support, as long
as proper planning is done to not attract skateboarders and the unsheltered population. The idea could be wonderful
if properly planned, or a disaster if not throughly thought out.
2) please explain why the public lots in the Village do not have overnight parking restrictions. We think that there
should be.
3) will there be public art included in a future parking structure. We think there should be. What is the location
being proposed for the structure? We think it should be near the train tracks. Hopefully, the structure will not be
conducive for skateboarding, crime and the unsheltered population. The top of the structure could be a wonderful
lookout spot, miniature golf course, or restaurant - lots of other fun ideas.
4) does the plan address the negative impact to businesses, residents and tourists of unsheltered people in the Village
and Barrio? We think solutions are needed.
5) does the plan address cleanliness and unsightly landscaping in the Village? We think it should. Trash, dirty
benches, overflowing trash cans, dead plants, portable toilet havens for crime, dirty sidewalks.
6) is public art included in the overall plan? We think it should be. Things like decorative sidewalks and pedestrian
areas, benches, tile work, etc.
7) infrastructure, facilities, and businesses that serve live, work, play would be fabulous
Please seize this opportunity to make The Village and Barrio really special places, to be proud of, for tourists and
residents alike (they aren’t now).
Thank you,
Cathy and Steve Brendel
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From:Lisa Potter
To:Planning
Subject:Village and Barrio Master Plan Amendments
Date:Friday, October 30, 2020 2:13:46 PM
Morning,
Thanks for the opportunity to weigh on the amendments to the Village and Barrio Master Plan. The
piece that caught my eye was mention of creating parking structures in these areas. I understand
the need for more parking to support downtown businesses and activities (like the street fairs), but a
typical parking structure is an incredible eye sore and will definitely subtract from downtown’s
character and appeal. The parking structure in Oceanside by their train station is ugly, poorly lit, has
too-skinny parking spaces making it hard to park and get in and out of your vehicle, and dead ends at
the top with a difficult turn around. Definitely poorly planned and a terrible use of almost beach
front land. We should definitely not repeat those mistakes. If a multi-story parking structure is truly
needed, it should be on the eastern outskirts of the village by the highway so as to not impede with
the village character and walkability. This is still an easy walk for most and during certain seasons a
shuttle could run between a few key points like the beach or street fair, Sr. Center and the parking
structure.
Thanks for your consideration,
KR,
Lisa
Lisa Potter
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From:Planning
To:Planning Commission
Cc:Shelley Glennon; Don Neu; Ronald Kemp; Melissa Flores
Subject:FW: Revisiting Village Barrio Master Plan- please read at Wed Nov 4 meeting
Date:Tuesday, November 3, 2020 8:18:30 AM
From: michaelajd <michaelajd@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 7:39 PM
To: Planning <Planning@CarlsbadCA.gov>
Subject: Revisiting Village Barrio Master Plan- please read at Wed Nov 4 meeting
Dear Planning Commission,
Thanks for revisiting this plan.
Please eliminate 3.2.2 the clause that subtly invalidates all districts.
Please have design standards if possible now.
Several projects have been built since this plan went through.Hopefully some things have been
learned about the right & wrong way to do "infill" building in neighborhoods that are already packed
with residents and businesses. This was understandably something new in Carlsbad. I could list the
projects that have been obnoxious towards their neighborhood during the building process ( here's
looking at State & Oak...) or suggest a different strategy.
The construction at the northwest corner of Oak & Madison is an example of a builder making an
effort not to block the sidewalk, hog the parking, put the porta potty under the neighbor's window,
leave debris in the street to flatten people's tires,put plywood over a ditch where the sidewalk
should be, etc. for months at a time.
Make some plans so other builders follow this one's standards. It can be done - no need for the
maximum disharmony. You have a role model - use it.
All the best,
Julie Ajdour ,barrio resident
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From:Penny Johnson
To:Planning; City Clerk; Council Internet Email
Subject:Planning commission discretionary voting
Date:Monday, November 2, 2020 7:34:19 PM
The members of the planning commission should not be allowed to vote on anything that is a final decision.
They were not voted into their positions by the citizens of Carlsbad. They were appointed and were appointed by
the city council members that were seeking planning members who would vote according to their views on pro
development . This has led to overbuilding and traffic problems that have lessened the quality of life in Carlsbad .
Penny Johnson
Old Carlsbad resident 43 years
760 729 4689
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Discussion.
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Your Masterplan is no plan at all
We are a furious neighborhood in the Barrio, disgusted with the unchecked, inhumane way you are allowing multiple
story apartment buildings with massive amounts of new dwellings. THOUSANDS of more residents. THOUSANDS. Where
is the green space in the Barrio? Bravo for removing green space. Solana Beach and Encinitas did their development with
class. You are doing yours with sheer greed. SHAME ON YOU!
You all should be ashamed of yourselves.
We bought our home 6 years ago because Carlsbad was the last of the beach towns that didn't feel like Del Mar. Well
done, you people with no consciousness or foresight. Where are we going to get the water? Where is everybody going
to park? What about CLIMATE CHANGE and the rolling blackouts?
We will sell our home as soon as our daughter graduates high school and be overjoyed with the MILLIONS of dollars our
single family home will be worth. Well done.
And shame on you all.
Dina McQueen
Anchor Way
92008
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Parking in the core area of the Village
Good Day, I have been a business owner in the Village for 30 years. I have read through at least 12
parking studies. I don't think we need another to say that more parking is needed closer to where the
central core is.
The 2 lots on Roosevelt Street seem to be the ones where parking could be enhanced. The retail
property between the lots could be purchased and a modern safe double or triple deck lot installed.
This could be accomplished one lot at a time to ease parking pressures.
Bike lanes along Carlsbad Village Drive are narrow and dangerous. Bikers are very close to speeding
traffic and often don't observe traffic safety.
Please don't consider parking meters. Installation of them has many more downsides than positives.
Although it's not in the central core, beach parking seems to be managed well.
I think that the parking requirements for new condos should be incre3ased to at least 2 per unit. I
believe the current one is 1.5. Most families/room mates, have at least 1 vehicle each. And then they
wind up parking on the street.
I'm sure that Staff and Council will propose good solid solutions to these problems.
Allan Wanamaker
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Tom Frank
Village and Barrio Master Plan Comments for July 20, 2021 City Council Meeting
Village and Barrio Master Plan Amendment.pdf
Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers
Please accept our public comments in the pdf below regarding the Village and Barrio Master Plan for the July 20, 2021
City Council Meeting.
Thank you,
Steve and Cathy Brendel
721 Grand Ave.
760-420-5020
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Date: July 20, 2021
To: Carlsbad Mayor and City Councilmembers
From: Steve and Cathy Brendel
721 Grand Ave., Carlsbad
Re: Village & Barrio Master Plan Amendment Discussion and Potential Policy Changes
We support the following "Work Plan Items":
Item 4
Traffic impact analysis. mitigation and fees and roadway conditions:
SUPPORT
Improvements needed are reduction of the width of Grand Ave., additionally stop signs (such as the
intersection of Grand and Madison), traffic calming, traffic circles, and sound mitigation. Improvements
need to be made soon for public safety and quality of life for Village and Barrio. Traffic is increasing every
time another high density building is completed.
Item 8
General Conversation regarding all potential amendments of the Village and Barrio Master Plan:
1 SUPPORT
Prepare a street tree plan
The most attractive thing about Carlsbad Village are the street trees. Please do everything in your power
to maintain and enhance the trees in the Village. A detailed and comprehensive plan is needed.
Streetscape and hardscape improvements need to be included in the street tree plan. Both streetscape
and hardscape in the Village are in dire need of improvement.
2a SUPPORT
Implement the Grand Ave. Promenade Pilot Project
This project should move forward in a timely manner. The amount of traffic on Grand Ave. is increasing.
The speed of vehicles is excessive and therefore unsafe.
The intersection of Grand Ave. and Madison should be a four way stop immediately to slow down traffic.
Walking through that intersection is dangerous. ·
Excessive noise vehicles are a problem throughout the Village.
Design of the Grand Ave. Promenade needs to include design measures to discourage unsheltered
people from loitering and camping.
Sa SUPPORT
Implement a Lighting Improvements Plan (Barrio Street and decorative Lighting Plan)
5b SUPPORT
Implement Village Decorative Lighting Project
Lighting throughout the Village, not just Grand Ave and State Street, needs to be improved as soon as
possible. The dark streets, alleys, and parking lots lead to dangerous situations and make both residents
and tourists feel unsafe.
7 SUPPORT
Implement Public Art Separate project
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There are so many opportunities for public art in the Village and Barrio. A public art master plan is
needed sooner rather than later. Public art makes a community special and provides a source of pride.
Not just murals -decorative tile planters, lighting, colorful canopies, benches, trash containers,
sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, and so much more. A future parking structure should have art as a
highlight, even with the top of the structure a place for art and recreation. Let's make Carlsbad Village
and Barrio special through creativity and preservation of history.
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Teresa Barnes <tbarnes@hearcommunication.com>
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Scott Chadwick; Jeff Murphy; Gary Barberio; Jeremy Riddle; David Graham; Kyle
Lancaster; Don Neu; Neil Gallucci; Keith Blackburn
Safety for the 1 in 5 with hearing loss & new services for retail
This is in response to the Barrio Planning Commissions latest e-mail asking for public comment.
May 1, 2016 I presented to the consulting firm for the Barrio Plan for implementation of safety for the 1 in 5 Americans that has a hearing loss
according to a Johns Hopkins Study·by implementing the Hearing Friendly Symbol.
Here is the link for the study:
https:ljwww.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/one in five americans has hearing loss
At that time I believe the response was we have too many signs. However, as a concerned citizen of Carlsbad I still witness many incidences where
the person in front of a skateboarder, biker, e-biker, car, runner, any motorized or non-motorized behind a person with hearing loss is almost run,
hit, or knock down on the sidewalks, bike lanes, and even car lanes as we with hard of hearing or complete deafness do not hear when a warning
shout is given from behind. In many circumstances not a bike bell or even a car horn.
Therefore, people need to be made aware that 1 in 5 have a hearing loss and what precautionary actions need to be taken, plus Hearing Friendly
Signage as reminds as we have not gotten to a mindset where hearing or hearing loss really matters.
As a businesswoman I will be doing Hearing Friendly Business Training and Certification for the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce on July
30th. Bret Schanzenbach, CEO and President has been a big supporter of this Hearing Friendly Concept. And, here is what Scott Ashton, CEO &
President of oceanside Chamber of Commerce said, "Here's my testimonial ... Teresa has a wealth of knowledge in the importance
of businesses being prepared to effectively serve customers with hearing loss. We were pleased to have the opportunity
for our staff to be educated on how to recognize individuals with hearing loss and how to effectively them. Businesses
who are not properly trained in this area are missing a great opportunity to grow and serve a larger segment of our
community."
The Hearing Loss Community is a missed trillion dollar market niche with the HOH being the majority.
If Newport can have a deaf-friendly city destination then why can't Carlsbad be a Hearing Friendly Destination as well as a
World-Class City. Safe for HOH and Services for HOH.
It's time for new signage an ear with a question mark that all can identify with. How is your earring at a glance as we re-
entry a fast pace world. Even those in wheelchairs now have a forward moving image for their logo.
Here to Help. Just Reach Out.
Keep Hearing for Connections,
Teresa Barnes, RN
Hearing Loss Equality and Inclusion Advocate
HearCommunication.com
. Gain Comprehension, Collaboration, and Compliance for Hearing Loss Inclusion
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Village and Barrio Master plan parking ideas
I wanted to provide a quick idea for consideration regarding parking as a part of the master plan. I think it would be a
big help if the city were to figure out a way to build a multi-level parking structure in the village. The existing Coaster
parking lot seems like a good space for this. If there was a multi-level lot, maybe 2 subterranean levels and 2 above-
ground levels.the building height would stay reasonable, it could fit a lot of cars I am guessing, and if the city charged to
park in the structure it would generate revenue.
If this idea is considered I would also consider offering a resident annual parking pass. I believe oceanside does
something like this for residents in beach parking areas. For a reasonable rate, I would purchase an annual pass to be
able to park in the structure whenever we go to the village.
I am sure there is a ton that would go into a plan like this but I think a multi-level lot, with multiple levels underground,
could help solve the summertime parking issues in the village without being an eyesore and while generating revenue
for the city.
Thanks
brad.cunningham
760.487.8751
brad@bradcunningham.net
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From:Kirk Moeller
To:City Clerk
Subject:7-20-21 City Council Hearing Item #5 - Village and Barrio Master Plan Amendment Discussion
Date:Tuesday, July 20, 2021 9:04:59 AM
Mayor and City Council,
I recently was made aware that the Council would be discussing possible amendments to the current
Village and Barrio Master Plan.
I was involved in the design of a mixed use project within the VC district during the authoring and
approval process of the current Village and Barrio master plan. I spent significant amounts of time
discussing various aspects of the master plan with City staff and became educated on why many of
the current plan revisions were made. Many revisions were made to correct issues with the
previous master plan while some elements remained in place due to State Housing requirements.
While the current Master Plan is not perfect, I feel it has been much improved from the previous
version.
Density, Height and Parking continue to be a leading topic of discussion among the community.
Density is an element that is governed by the State. We have very little control or say in how density
regulations are distributed throughout the community. The Height issue has been improved within
the current master plan by requiring step backs at the upper floor which helps reduce the overall
structure massing. The Parking situation can be improved by future construction of parking garages
throughout Village and Barrio areas. I understand that this will take some time to accomplish the
planning and construction of these structures and am looking forward to the time when the
discussed parking structure(s) can become a reality.
Additionally, I understand that City is currently working on additional building design standards. I am
looking forward to reviewing these standards once they are released.
I feel the current Master Plan is an improvement over the previous version and that major
modification are not warranted.
Thank you,
Kirk Moeller
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From:Kevin Dunn
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Subject:Village and Barrio Master Plan Amendment Topics
Date:Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:06:06 AM
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Council Members,
Unfortunately, I am unable to make the hearing tonight. I would like to be there to give somethoughts on the Village and Barrio Master Plan Amendment Topics, but wanted to at least
send the Council Members an email.
I am a resident of Carlsbad, a business owner in the city, a real estate broker and developer,and an owner of multiple properties in the Village and surrounding neighborhoods. I was
involved in some of the outreach sessions the city had years ago as the new plan was beingdrafted. My project on the corner of Grand and Jefferson was the first development
application to be submitted to the city after the Village and Barrio plan was approved--it iscurrently under construction.
I strongly believe the Council should not make any significant changes to the Plan without
providing more outreach to the community and specifically, to all of the property owners inthe Village and Barrio. Since the plan was adopted, a significant percentage of properties in
the Village and Barrio have sold and changed ownership. Many of these sellers and buyersvalued these properties based on what the new plan allows as it relates to zoning, use, density,
parking, height, etc. Any changes made to the plan that would make any or all of thesecategories more restrictive would have a negative impact on value--in some cases, there would
be significant depreciation in the property value.
I don't think the plan is perfect. No plan is. But, I also think the city needs to give it time tosee how it is working before making any significant changes. Or, at the very least, make sure
the outreach gets to all property owners in the impacted areas prior to making more restrictiverevisions. As I said, I submitted the first development application after the plan was approved
and the building is still 10 months away from being completed. We haven't been able to seethe vision of the new plan take shape as buildings like these come to life. Give it some time...
Thank you,
Kevin Dunn
Rincon Homes
Principal
5315 Avenida Encinas, Suite 200, Carlsbad, CA 92008
p: 949.637.3254 | e: kdunn@rincongrp.com | w: www.rincon-homes.com
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From:maryanneviney@dslextreme.com
To:City Clerk
Subject:Public Written Comment, Item No. 5: VILLAGE & BARRIO MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT DISCUSSION
Date:Tuesday, July 20, 2021 12:02:48 PM
Dear City Council,
Please consider including a Council approved list of historic buildings to protect valuable vulnerable
structures within the Village and Barrio Master Plan area.
As stated in the Village and Barrio Master Plan section 1.5.1, the City of Carlsbad should 'develop an
implementation program to encourage voluntary (building) rehabilitation'.
Since the 1993 repeal of the Historic Resource Inventory, no program has been implemented to preserve
privately owned historic structures. An “official” historic building program would incentivize building
rehabilitation and allow participation in the Mills Act, currently unavailable to Carlsbad residents.
The Village and Barrio Master Plan starts to define Carlsbad’s Community Vision, and is also an opportunity
to allow for public input.
If the City created an official Historic Resource Program, following National and State Historic designation
Guidelines, residents in the Village and Barrio could voluntarily request landmark status of their private
property.
Adopting a Council approved historic building list would also provide a mechanism to implement goals and
policies designed to protect local Historic Resources throughout the City. The Planning Commission is
currently unable to implement any of these policies without a Council approved list of historic structures.
To further strengthen policies for historic resources in the Village and Barrio Master Plan area, Objective
Design Standards could also include adjacency and vibration standards to protect historic structures when
future developments are proposed.
If Council could please consider the following when adopting changes to the Village and Barrio Master Plan:
1. Implement goals and policies designated to protect local historic resources throughout the City.
2. Reaffirm the extant properties designated as landmarks, historic sites or points of interest between
1986 and 1990 as the City’s current historic resource inventory.
3. Adopt the Mills Act to incentivize preservation of local historically designated properties.
As quoted in the Village and Barrio Master Plan, identifying qualified historic resources could help 'promote
compatibility with the existing context' and further define Carlsbad's 'community character'.
Thanks for considering these comments.
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Mary Anne Viney
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www.fabricinvestments.com
Carlsbad City Council
Village & Barrio Master Plan
July 20, 2021
Dear Council Members,
I would have preferred to share thoughts and ideas in person this
evening, however, a prior family engagement has kept me from
attending. My firm, FABRIC, focuses on adaptive reuse development
projects in coastal North County San Diego. Our offices are here on State
Street in the Village. We have developed such properties as; State Street
Commons (Warner Bros., Lofty Coffee, Nick’s, Pure Taco, Sothebys), BLOC
Carlsbad Village, Jeune et Jolie, and TYRA Biosciences. We are about to
kick off another 1-2 projects on State Street in Q4 as well. By the end of
2021, our holdings in the Village will be in excess of $40M.
Here are some key items I would like you to consider and I would be more
than willing to meet with each of you to share ideas.
Impact Fees
Fact – to open a 3,000 sf restaurant in Carlsbad Village will cost you
approx. $55,000 in permit fees alone.
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To open the same sized restaurant in coastal Oceanside, the permit fee is
approximately $9,807 (from an actual project of ours). Carlsbad’s Traffic
Impact Fees are outrageous compared to most coastal cities and are
becoming a detriment to new businesses looking to invest here. Traffic
Impact Fees must be addressed and mitigated; it is one of the biggest
concerns we hear from hospitality tenants in the market.
Parking In Lieu Fees
I am in favor of the parking in lieu program. Commercial uses change
over time and I acknowledge some uses are more intense than others. As
someone who has paid in multiple six figure parking in lieu fee payments, I
could not tell you where that money goes and what it is being used for.
So, I would encourage the establishment of a public private committee
that can discuss the parking opportunities in the Village and how best to
utilize the parking in lieu fee base. Some initial thoughts; developing a
parking structure in partnership with NCTD on the north side of the transit
lot, implementing a circulator shuttle around the Village and Barrio,
implementing a bike share program, etc.
Density / Height
Obviously, you must listen to your constituents on topics like this, but I
would caution you not to take up this item now for two reasons; one it
seems inappropriate given there is an open council seat and a Mayor
that must recuse himself and two, playing with land values is a serious
thing. Master plans are established to concurrently establish long term
land values. Manipulating these core functions of the plan would be
impacting property owners in significant ways.
Services + Placemaking
As someone who owns several properties in the Village, I would love to
see more efforts made in services and placemaking. Services related to
beautification such as; lighting, landscaping, cleanliness and
placemaking ideas such as; art installations, directional signage, pop up
parks, etc.
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Affordable Housing
If you want to see more affordable or diverse housing options in the
Village, you need to consider incentives to developers that are willing to
develop this product type. I have some ideas if anyone is interested. We
do need more workforce and for-rent housing product in the Village to
keep it diverse and well rounded!
Thank you for your continued leadership. Here if you ever want to discuss
any of these issues.
Take care,
Brendan Foote, principal
brendan@fabricinvestments.com
(m) 619.840.7721
FABRIC
2659 State Street #100
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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From:Pete Penseyres
To:City Clerk
Subject:Village and Barrio Plan Comment
Date:Tuesday, July 20, 2021 3:25:28 PM
Honorable Mayor Hall and Counsilmembers,
I have a wish...
If I could have just one wish it would be for a Bike and Pedestrian connection from
City Hall under the I-5 directly to Grand Avenue.
Why?
1. A quiet and comfortable walk/bike ride from Pico to Grand would encourage more
Carlsbad residents to shop or go to the beach.
2. This would free up parking in the Village and near the Beach.3. Teenagers who are younger than 16 could sfely ride to the beach on E-bikes with
their surfboards, saving 4 vehicle trips per trip.
4. Senior citizens/disabled who don't have a driver's license could use mobility
devices.5.Traffic Demand Management, Climate goals, and Multi-Modal Mobility are a few of
the programs that would benefit.
How?Request CalTrans District Director to study, design, and pay for providing this
connection. This should be a request from all of you. It must happen this way (nuclear
option) or it will continue to languish.
Thank you.
Pete Penseyres
2377 Ocean St.Carlsbad, Ca 92008
District 1 resident
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From:Christine Davis
To:City Clerk; Council Internet Email
Subject:Agenda Item 5 City Council July 20
Date:Tuesday, July 20, 2021 3:53:44 PM
Dear Mayor, Council, and City Staff:
My name is Christine Davis, and I am the Executive Director of The Carlsbad VillageAssociation, also known as CVA. We are a non-profit organization whose core purpose is tolead the continual improvement of Carlsbad Village by promoting and enhancing its business,cultural, and community vitality, making it a premier destination.
Three ways we support our mission are as follows:
· Develop programs and activations to help nurture businesses, continuing its effort tosustain Carlsbad Village as a thriving business community
· Stimulate the local economy through commitment to high quality, accessible eventprogramming
· Champion the importance of maintaining and improving the overall appeal of downtownstreets, business facades, decorative and pedestrian lighting
To that end, I would like to address three things as it pertains to agenda item #5 – downtown
lighting, downtown parking, and the permitted use of a Farmers’ Market.
The master plan talks about lighting in the Village, something we sorely need. Lightingtransforms downtown spaces. The stakeholder outreach has been done, the study has been
completed, the consultants have made excellent recommendations, and 1.5 million dollars hasbeen approved in the CIP budget. We would like to ask that lighting be brought to the
forefront again as we feel enhanced and decorative lighting in the Village and Barrio will havea dramatic and positive impact on everything – from the economy to safety to the quality of
life.
Another game changer would be a parking structure. I’m often asked where our parking in lieufees go and what they support and if they will ever help create a parking structure in the
Village. I would welcome the opportunity to sit on a committee to address the parking in ourdowntown and to research the parking in lieu fee program and public/private partnerships.
And, finally, I would like to address the permitted use of a Farmers’ Market as it is outlined in
the Village and Barrio Master Plan. CVA currently operates the downtown Farmers’ Market,
and it will celebrate its 27th birthday in the Village this September. When we moved from the
parking lot on Roosevelt Street to State Street eight years ago, it was always our intention torestart our Saturday morning Farmers’ Market and we even had plans to locate it in the Barrio
as an activation and way to brand the historic neighborhood. However, the Village and BarrioMaster Plan only allows its use in the Village Center or VC. This is unfortunate as we have
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some lovely options for expansion but cannot do so in its current location. We would ask thatthis be amended.
In closing, I was at the very first charette back in 2013 when the new plan started to come to
fruition. I think it is an excellent roadmap for our Village and would like to commend thecouncil and staff for realizing that it is a living, breathing document that needs to continue
growing with us.
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CHRISTINE DAVIS | Executive Director
Carlsbad Village Association
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From:Chad Majer
To:City Clerk
Subject:7/20/21 CC meeting Item #5 - Village and Barrio Master Plan
Date:Tuesday, July 20, 2021 1:12:05 PM
Dear City Council,
I am the City of Carlsbad Historic Preservation Commission Chairman, but I am sending this letter on my
own behalf.
Please consider including a Council approved list of historic buildings to protect valuable vulnerable
structures within the Village and Barrio Master Plan area.
As stated in the Village and Barrio Master Plan section 1.5.1, the City of Carlsbad should 'develop an
implementation program to encourage voluntary (building) rehabilitation'.
Since the 1993 repeal of the Historic Resource Inventory, no program has been implemented to preserve
privately owned historic structures. An “official” historic building program would incentivize building
rehabilitation and allow participation in the Mills Act, currently unavailable to Carlsbad residents.
The Village and Barrio Master Plan starts to define Carlsbad’s Community Vision, and is also an
opportunity to allow for public input.
If the City created an official Historic Resource Program, following National and State Historic designation
Guidelines, residents in the Village and Barrio could voluntarily request landmark status of their private
property.
Adopting a Council approved historic building list would also provide a mechanism to implement goals
and policies designed to protect local Historic Resources throughout the City. The Planning Commission
is currently unable to implement any of these policies without a Council approved list of historic
structures.
To further strengthen policies for historic resources in the Village and Barrio Master Plan area, Objective
Design Standards could also include adjacency and vibration standards to protect historic structures
when future developments are proposed.
If Council could please consider the following when adopting changes to the Village and Barrio Master
Plan:
1.Implement goals and policies designated to protect local historic resources throughout the
City.
2.Reaffirm the extant properties designated as landmarks, historic sites or points of interest
between 1986 and 1990 as the City’s current historic resource inventory.
3.Adopt the Mills Act to incentivize preservation of local historically designated properties.
As quoted in the Village and Barrio Master Plan, identifying qualified historic resources could help
'promote compatibility with the existing context' and further define Carlsbad's 'community character'.
Thanks for considering these comments.
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Chad Majer
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From:Al Apuzzo
To:City Clerk
Subject:Carlsbad Village & Barrio Master Plan
Date:Tuesday, July 20, 2021 1:46:33 PM
Attachments:image001.png
To the Carlsbad City Council:
As a business owner, real estate investor and commercial broker in Carlsbad, I am writing to share
some thoughts on the proposed Amendment items being heard tonight by City Council. Many years
of planning, conversation, community outreach and thought went into the ultimate Master Plan as
drafted and adopted by the City. Not nearly enough time has passed to let the current Plan season
and the Village and Barrio rejuvenate and develop to its potential envisioned by the Plan.
As properties have continued to develop and change hands over the last few years, significant
investment continues to be made in the Village. Without further outreach to the local property
owners, City Council would be doing the community and local business at large a disservice to revise
and amend the Master Plan after major capital and investment decisions have been made based on
what has recently been adopted. I encourage the City Council to slow down, cast a wider net and
talk to people not only concerned about anything that changes in their back yard, but those also
significantly financially invested in those changes or those expected in the near future.
Give the plan some time to materialize. Nothing in life is without change and it is easy to sit back
and attack a Master Plan that took years to materialize after much vetting by all the community
participants, not just a few complaining factions.
Be patient with the Plan in place, while businesses are starting to thrive again, more investment into
the community is forthcoming and the quality of our daily surroundings continues to improve.
Thank you for your consideration.
Al Apuzzo
President
Lee & Associates
D 760-448-2442
O 760-929-9700
C 619-573-7845
F 760-645-1056
aapuzzo@lee-associates.com
1900 Wright Place | Suite 200
Carlsbad, CA 92008
www.lee-associates.com | www.leelandteam.com
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Hector Gomez
From: Council Internet Email
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 7:47 AM
To: City Clerk
Subject: FW: Agenda, Item 5, Village & Barrio Master Plan Amendment Discussion
Original Message
From: simon angel <srange169@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:16 PM
To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: Agenda, Item 5, Village & Barrio Master Plan Amendment Discussion
Generally, this discussion has been taking place since before the VBMP was adopted. Requests from residents to
postpone action were ignored. As a result, the adoption of the VBMP came under immediate scrutiniy and it was found
to be seriously lacking in multiple areas and even subject to potential liability for the city. There arose at a minimum 8
potential amendments and more to be considered. Clearly, it was not the best product that could have been achieved.
Today, this VBMP remains an imperfect work. It is overly broad and it is ill defined. In trying to lump the varied districts
under the VBMP into a one size fits all plan, it fails to adequately represent the separate and distinct interests under the
scope of one plan for businesses, developers and residents. None are served well under the plan.
However, in this latest discussion, there are specific matters that should be considered for further direction and action
by the City Council. Specifically, the items that should be provided further direction in consultation with businesses and
residents are as follows:
1.Converting Tyler Street to one way, without embellishments, would
provide a safer street for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians
exercising reasonable and normal care navigating Tyler Street,
2.Directing staff to move forward on Barrio Lighting which is also the
subject of CIP 4013,
3.Direct staff to reevaluate and report back regarding Village And
Barrio Traffic Circles to this extent. Difference in costs regarding the
proposed traffic circles as opposed to the placement of 4 way stop
signs at the same locations. This takes a graduated and cost
effective approach to the proposed plan. If it is found that stop
signs are as effective as traffic circles, it makes perfect sense to go
with a less costly alternative prior to the considerably more
expensive traffic circles. It should be noted that this item is also a
CIP 4015,
4.Direct staff to clearly define and restrict the use of the Dual Zone
sites,
5.Direct staff to implement the restriction of multi floor buildings
within the Barrio Center District, the Village Center District, and
the Village/Barrio Other District.
Additional direction and action should be considered based on further study, evaluation and analysis by staff in
consultation with current residents and business owners. It is this consultation that has been lacking in most
undertakings of developments. The people most impacted by this plan are regularly ignored or over-ruled by the
Planning Department and the Planning Commission. I ask that we stop making the mistakes in the adoption of this plan.
Make it a clear and simple document that can be applied to the specific districts within the scope of the Village and
Barrio Master Plan.
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Hector Gomez
From: Council Internet Email
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 7:47 AM
To: City Clerk
Subject: FW: Village & Barrio Master Plan
From: roromarks@aol.com <roromarks@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:30 PM
To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.goy>
Subject: Village & Barrio Master Plan
Dear City Council,
As a 25 year Village & Barrio Resident and active participant in various community input projects over
the years, I'm dismayed that our "quaint little village" is being dwarfed by four story buildings - some
of which are pretty unattractive structures (The Lofts at the corner of 1-5 and Carlsbad Village Drive
doesn't exactly look like the original drawings).
I'm also concerned that historic buildings like the geodesic dome house in TerraMar and the Culver
House on Highland will just get flattened and replaced by more tall boxes.
I think it would be helpful if the Council approve a list of historic buildings to protect valuable
vulnerable structures within the Village and Barrio Master Plan area.
As stated in the Village and Barrio Master Plan section 1.5.1, the City of Carlsbad should 'develop an
implementation program to encourage voluntary (building) rehabilitation'.
Since the 1993 repeal of the Historic Resource Inventory, no program has been implemented to
preserve privately owned historic structures. An "official" historic building program would incentivize
building rehabilitation and allow participation in the Mills Act, currently unavailable to Carlsbad
residents.
The Village and Barrio Master Plan starts to define Carlsbad's Community Vision, and is also an
opportunity to allow for public input.
If the City created an official Historic Resource Program, following National and State Historic
designation Guidelines, residents in the Village and Barrio could voluntarily request landmark status
of their private property.
Adopting a Council approved historic building list would also provide a mechanism to implement goalE
and policies designed to protect local Historic Resources throughout the City. The Planning
Commission is currently unable to implement any of these policies without a Council approved list of
historic structures.
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To further strengthen policies for historic resources in the Village and Barrio Master Plan area,
Objective Design Standards could also include adjacency and vibration standards to protect historic
structures when future developments are proposed.
If Council could please consider the following when adopting changes to the Village and Barrio
Master Plan:
1.Implement goals and policies designated to protect local historic resources throughout the City.
2.Reaffirm the extant properties designated as landmarks, historic sites or points of interest between
1986 and 1990 as the City's current historic resource inventory.
3.Adopt the Mills Act to incentivize preservation of local historically designated properties.
As quoted in the Village and Barrio Master Plan, identifying qualified historic resources could help
'promote compatibility with the existing context' and further define Carlsbad's 'community character'.
Thanks for considering these comments.
Rosie Marks - a 1928 tiny house owner.
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Hector Gomez
From: Council Internet Email
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 7:47 AM
To: City Clerk
Subject: FW: Protect Valuable Vulnerable structures in the Village/Barrio
From: Robin Marks <robinmmarks2@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:34 PM
To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: Protect Valuable Vulnerable structures in the Village/Barrio
Dear City Council,
Please consider including a Council approved list of historic buildings to protect valuable vulnerable structures within the
Village and Barrio Master Plan area.
As stated in the Village and Barrio Master Plan section 1.5.1, the City of Carlsbad should 'develop an implementation
program to encourage voluntary (building) rehabilitation'.
Since the 1993 repeal of the Historic Resource Inventory, no program has been implemented to preserve privately owned
historic structures. An "official" historic building program would incentivize building rehabilitation and allow participation in
the Mills Act, currently unavailable to Carlsbad residents.
The Village and Barrio Master Plan starts to define Carlsbad's Community Vision, and is also an opportunity to allow for
public input.
If the City created an official Historic Resource Program, following National and State Historic designation Guidelines,
residents in the Village and Barrio could voluntarily request landmark status of their private property.
Adopting a Council approved historic building list would also provide a mechanism to implement goals and policies
designed to protect local Historic Resources throughout the City. The Planning Commission is currently unable to
implement any of these policies without a Council approved list of historic structures.
To further strengthen policies for historic resources in the Village and Barrio Master Plan area, Objective Design
Standards could also include adjacency and vibration standards to protect historic structures when future developments
are proposed.
If Council could please consider the following when adopting changes to the Village and Barrio Master Plan:
1.Implement goals and policies designated to protect local historic resources throughout the City.
2.Reaffirm the extant properties designated as landmarks, historic sites or points of interest between 1986 and
1990 as the City's current historic resource inventory.
3.Adopt the Mills Act to incentivize preservation of local historically designated properties.
As quoted in the Village and Barrio Master Plan, identifying qualified historic resources could help 'promote compatibility
with the existing context' and further define Carlsbad's 'community character'.
Thanks for your consideration,
Robin Marks
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Tammy Cloud-McMinn
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:
Hello,
Shelley Glennon
Friday, July 16, 2021 4:24 PM
City Clerk
Eric Lardy; Don Neu; Jeff Murphy
Community Member Email - Please
Agenda Item 5 CC Hearing 7/20/21
Your Masterplan is no plan at all
advise if should be included in the record for
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Please see the attached email. It is related to previously approved multifamily development projects within the Barrio
that may have been permitted under the current Master Plan, however not specific to the Master Plan Amendment
Discussion.
Please advise if this should be incorporated into the record for Agenda Item 5 for the July 20th City Council Hearing.
Thank you,
Shelley
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From: Dina McQueen <dina@dinamcqueen.com>
Sent: Friday, July 16, 2021 2:38 PM
To: Shelley Glennon
Subject: Your Masterplan is no plan at all
We are a furious neighborhood in the Barrio, disgusted with the unchecked, inhumane way you are allowing multiple
story apartment buildings with massive amounts of new dwellings. THOUSANDS of more residents. THOUSANDS. Where
is the green space in the Barrio? Bravo for removing green space. Solana Beach and Encinitas did their development with
class. You are doing yours with sheer greed. SHAME ON YOU!
You all should be ashamed of yourselves.
We bought our home 6 years ago because Carlsbad was the last of the beach towns that didn't feel like Del Mar. Well
done, you people with no consciousness or foresight. Where are we going to get the water? Where is everybody going
to park? What about CLIMATE CHANGE and the rolling blackouts?
We will sell our home as soon as our daughter graduates high school and be overjoyed with the MILLIONS of dollars our
single family home will be worth. Well done.
And shame on you all
Dina McQueen
Anchor Way
92008
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Tammy Cloud-McMinn
From: wana43@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2021 9:10 AM
To: City Clerk
Subject: Parking in the core area of the Village
Good Day, I have been a business owner in the Village for 30 years. I have read through at least 12
parking studies. I don't think we need another to say that more parking is needed closer to where the
central core is.
The 2 lots on Roosevelt Street seem to be the ones where parking could be enhanced. The retail
property between the lots could be purchased and a modern safe double or triple deck lot installed.
This could be accomplished one lot at a time to ease parking pressures.
Bike lanes along Carlsbad Village Drive are narrow and dangerous. Bikers are very close to speeding
traffic and often don't observe traffic safety.
Please don't consider parking meters. Installation of them has many more downsides than positives.
Although it's not in the central core, beach parking seems to be managed well.
I think that the parking requirements for new condos should be incre3ased to at least 2 per unit. I
believe the current one is 1.5. Most families/room mates, have at least 1 vehicle each. And then they
wind up parking on the street.
I'm sure that Staff and Council will propose good solid solutions to these problems.
Allan Wanamaker
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From: Stephen Brendel <brende14776@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2021 7:38 PM
To: City Clerk
Cc: Tom Frank
Subject: Village and Barrio Master Plan Comments for July 20, 2021 City Council Meeting
Attachments: Village and Barrio Master Plan Amendment.pdf
Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers
Please accept our public comments in the pdf below regarding the Village and Barrio Master Plan for the July 20, 2021
City Council Meeting.
Thank you,
Steve and Cathy Brendel
721 Grand Ave.
760-420-5020
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Date: July 20, 2021
To: Carlsbad Mayor and City Councilmembers
From: Steve and Cathy Brendel
721 Grand Ave., Carlsbad
Re: Village & Barrio Master Plan Amendment Discussion and Potential Policy Changes
We support the following "Work Plan Items":
Item 4
Traffic impact analysis, mitigation and fees and roadway conditions:
SUPPORT
Improvements needed are reduction of the width of Grand Ave., additionally stop signs (such as the
intersection of Grand and Madison), traffic calming, traffic circles, and sound mitigation. Improvements
need to be made soon for public safety and quality of life for Village and Barrio. Traffic is increasing every
time another high density building is completed.
Item 8
General Conversation regarding all potential amendments of the Village and Barrio Master Plan:
1 SUPPORT
Prepare a street tree plan
The most attractive thing about Carlsbad Village are the street trees. Please do everything in your power
to maintain and enhance the trees in the Village. A detailed and comprehensive plan is needed.
Streetscape and hardscape improvements need to be included in the street tree plan. Both streetscape
and hardscape in the Village are in dire need of improvement.
2a SUPPORT
Implement the Grand Ave. Promenade Pilot Project
This project should move forward in a timely manner. The amount of traffic on Grand Ave. is increasing.
The speed of vehicles is excessive and therefore unsafe.
The intersection of Grand Ave. and Madison should be a four way stop immediately to slow down traffic.
Walking through that intersection is dangerous.
Excessive noise vehicles are a problem throughout the Village.
Design of the Grand Ave. Promenade needs to include design measures to discourage unsheltered
people from loitering and camping.
5a SUPPORT
Implement a Lighting Improvements Plan (Barrio Street and decorative Lighting Plan)
5b SUPPORT
Implement Village Decorative Lighting Project
Lighting throughout the Village, not just Grand Ave and State Street, needs to be improved as soon as
possible. The dark streets, alleys, and parking lots lead to dangerous situations and make both residents
and tourists feel unsafe.
7 SUPPORT
Implement Public Art Separate project
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There are so many opportunities for public art in the Village and Barrio. A public art master plan is
needed sooner rather than later. Public art makes a community special and provides a source of pride.
Not just murals - decorative tile planters, lighting, colorful canopies, benches, trash containers,
sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, and so much more. A future parking structure should have art as a
highlight, even with the top of the structure a place for art and recreation. Let's make Carlsbad Village
and Barrio special through creativity and preservation of history.
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Tammy Cloud-McMinn
From: Teresa Barnes <tbarnes@hearcommunication.com>
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 8:31 AM
To: City Clerk
Cc: Scott Chadwick; Jeff Murphy; Gary Barberio; Jeremy Riddle; David Graham; Kyle
Lancaster; Don Neu; Neil Gallucci; Keith Blackburn
Subject: Safety for the 1 in 5 with hearing loss & new services for retail
To All:
This is in response to the Barrio Planning Commissions latest e-mail asking for public comment.
May 1, 2016 I presented to the consulting firm for the Barrio Plan for implementation of safety for the 1 in 5 Americans that has a hearing loss
according to a Johns Hopkins Study•by implementing the Hearing Friendly Symbol.
Here is the link for the study:
https://www.hookinsmedicine.org,/news/media/releasesione in five americans has hearing loss
At that time I believe the response was we have too many signs. However, as a concerned citizen of Carlsbad I still witness many incidences where
the person in front of a skateboarder, biker, e-biker, car, runner, any motorized or non-motorized behind a person with hearing loss is almost run,
hit, or knock down on the sidewalks, bike lanes, and even car lanes as we with hard of hearing or complete deafness do not hear when a warning
shout is given from behind. In many circumstances not a bike bell or even a car horn.
Therefore, people need to be made aware that 1 in 5 have a hearing loss and what precautionary actions need to be taken, plus Hearing Friendly
Signage as reminds as we have not gotten to a mindset where hearing or hearing loss really matters.
As a businesswoman I will be doing Hearing Friendly Business Training and Certification for the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce on July
30th. Bret Schanzenbach, CEO and President has been a big supporter of this Hearing Friendly Concept. And, here is what Scott Ashton, CEO &
President of Oceanside Chamber of Commerce said, "Here's my testimonial... Teresa has a wealth of knowledge in the importance
of businesses being prepared to effectively serve customers with hearing loss. We were pleased to have the opportunity
for our staff to be educated on how to recognize individuals with hearing loss and how to effectively them. Businesses
who are not properly trained in this area are missing a great opportunity to grow and serve a larger segment of our
community."
The Hearing Loss Community is a missed trillion dollar market niche with the HOH being the majority.
If Newport can have a deaf-friendly city destination then why can't Carlsbad be a Hearing Friendly Destination as well as a
World-Class City. Safe for HOH and Services for HOH.
It's time for new signage an ear with a question mark that all can identify with. How is your earring at a glance as we re-
entry a fast pace world. Even those in wheelchairs now have a forward moving image for their logo.
Here to Help. Just Reach Out.
Keep Hearing for Connections,
Teresa Barnes, RN
Hearing Loss Equality and Inclusion Advocate
HearCommunication.com
Gain Comprehension, Collaboration, and Compliance for Hearing Loss Inclusion
Linkedin/in/hearteresabarnesrn
760-717-81901800-491-9483
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From: Brad Cunningham <brad@bradcunningham.net>
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 9:40 AM
To: City Clerk
Subject: Village and Barrio Master plan parking ideas
Hi,
I wanted to provide a quick idea for consideration regarding parking as a part of the master plan. I think it would be a
big help if the city were to figure out a way to build a multi-level parking structure in the village. The existing Coaster
parking lot seems like a good space for this. If there was a multi-level lot, maybe 2 subterranean levels and 2 above-
ground levels the building height would stay reasonable, it could fit a lot of cars I am guessing, and if the city charged to
park in the structure it would generate revenue.
If this idea is considered I would also consider offering a resident annual parking pass. I believe oceanside does
something like this for residents in beach parking areas. For a reasonable rate, I would purchase an annual pass to be
able to park in the structure whenever we go to the village.
I am sure there is a ton that would go into a plan like this but I think a multi-level lot, with multiple levels underground,
could help solve the summertime parking issues in the village without being an eyesore and while generating revenue
for the city.
Thanks
brad.cunningham
760.487.8751
brad@bradcunningham.net
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Village & Barrio Master Plan Amendment Discussion
Shelley Glennon,
Associate Planner
July 20, 2021 1 {city of
Carlsbad
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TODAY’S
PRESENTATION
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Background
Village & Barrio Master Plan Amendment Items
Planning Commission Workshop Results
Amendment Item Discussion
Community/Planning Commission Comments
Staff Analysis
Options
Staff Recommendation/Next Steps
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Village & Barrio Master Plan
Area Map (Figure 1-1)
BACKGROUND
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Village & Barrio Master Plan
District Map (Figure 2-1)
BACKGROUND
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BACKGROUND
JULY 2018
City Council adopts
Village and Barrio
Master Plan Update
AUGUST 2019
City Council adopts Coastal
Commission’s suggested modifications
& directs staff to return with a
workplan on 8 topics
DECEMBER 2019
City Council provides
direction to staff on all
8 topics
OCTOBER 2019
Coastal Commission
certifies the Master Plan
Update making it effective
in the Coastal Zone
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VILLAGE & BARRIO MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT ITEMS
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1.Decision-Making Authority
2.Permitted uses vital to a live, work and play community
3.Parking In-Lieu Fees / Parking Structure
4.Traffic impact analysis and mitigation fees /roadway conditions
5.Objective architectural, historical and design standards
6.Housing In-Lieu fee payments
7.Inclusionary Housing policies
8.Allow for general conversation for other amendments
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NOV. 4, 2020, PLANNING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP RESULTS
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PUBLIC OUTREACH
•Village & Barrio Master Plan Webpage
•Village & Barrio Master Plan Email List
1,756 email contacts
43% opened emails
•Village & Barrio Master Plan Mailing List
126 mailing addresses
13 mailed notices returned
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NOV. 4, 2020, PLANNING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP RESULTS
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VIRTUAL PLANNING
COMMISSION WORKSHOP
•5 Planning Commissioners present
Commissioners Anderson, Geldner, Lafferty,
Meenes, Merz, and Stine
•1 Planning Commissioner absent
Commissioner Luna
•Public Comments Submitted to Planning Commission
14 emails
1 video
•5 comments
•1 video
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ITEM 2 PERMITTED USES VITAL TO
A LIVE, WORK & PLAY COMMUNITY
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ITEM 2 PERMITTED USES VITAL TO
A LIVE, WORK & PLAY COMMUNITY
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ITEM 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Aug. 2019
Community members stated a post office, pharmacy, grocery store, hardware store, or farmers’
market are “vital” uses for a live, work and play community.
•Request for vital uses to be permitted as daily uses
Nov. 2020
One community member expressed support for developing vital uses.
Planning Commissioners expressed support for vital uses and improving its market demand.
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Permitted “Vital” Uses in the Commercial Districts
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“P” = Permitted; “PL” = Permitted with limits; “C” = Conditional Use; “---” = Prohibited
ITEM 2 PERMITTED USES VITAL TO
A LIVE, WORK & PLAY COMMUNITY
ITEM 2 STAFF ANALYSIS
Community
"Vital" Uses
Post Office
Grocery Store
Hardware Store
Farmer's
Market
Pharmacy
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Center
District
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ITEM 2 PERMITTED USES VITAL TO
A LIVE, WORK & PLAY COMMUNITY
ITEM 2 OPTIONS
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Item 2: Permitted uses -Options cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
1 Restrict housing sizes Do not recommend $50,000-$75,000*12 to 18 months
2
Add additional smart
growth standards and
policies
Do not recommend $10,000-$20,000*9 to 12 months
3 Restrict grocery store
sizes Do not recommend $20,000-$40,000*12 to 18 months
4
Add policy
encouraging
development of vital
uses
Recommend
(when other amendments
are proposed)
$10,000-$20,000*9 to 12 months
5 No changes to Village
& Barrio Master Plan Recommend N/A
* If multiple amendments to the Master Plan are directed, there will be economies of scale. Costs will vary depending on the number of plan revisions and
environmental analysis required.
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ITEM 3 PARKING STRUCTURE, PARKING
IN-LIEU FEES & PUBLIC/PRIVATE
PARTNERSHIPS
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ITEM 3 Parking Structure, Parking In-Lieu
Fees & Public/Private Partnerships
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Aug. 2019
Community members expressed parking concerns & supported parking in-lieu fees or
public/private partnerships to fund a multi-level parking structure.
Nov. 2020
•Community members commented on the development of a parking structure.
•Several Commissioners expressed support for a parking structure and use of parking in-lieu
fees and/or public & private partnerships for funding.
July 2020
•City Council approved COVID-19 local emergency order to temporarily allow the expansion
of outdoor operations for curb cafes, sidewalk cafes & outdoor signage.
•Several Village businesses expressed interest in having their expanded outdoor uses
become permanent (removing parking stalls/sidewalk space).
ITEM 3 PUBLIC COMMENTS
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ITEM 3 Parking Structure, Parking In-Lieu
Fees & Public/Private Partnerships
•The Master Plan does not preclude construction of a parking structure.
•The Parking Management Plan recommends implementing parking reduction strategies before
considering a parking structure.
•The parking in-lieu fee program does not generate enough funds to develop a parking structure.
•Annual Parking Survey
The 2019 survey determined parking did not exceed the effective capacity
The 2021 survey being conducted this summer will analyze capacity including expanded
outdoor curb cafes located within parking stalls
ITEM 3 STAFF ANALYSIS
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ITEM 3 Parking Structure, Parking In-Lieu
Fees & Public/Private PartnershipsITEM 3 OPTIONS
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Item 3: Parking in-lieu fees -Options cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
1 Update parking in-lieu fee
program
Do not recommend
(conduct studies first)
Between $60,000
-$80,000 12 to 18 months
2a
Implement and prioritize
projects in Implementation
Action Matrix
Recommend
$50,000-$100,000 for
additional study or
implementing parking
management plan
projects
Ongoing
2b Conduct parking study Study being conducted.
No action required.
$50,000 for the parking
study included in city
budget request
6 months
2c Curb and sidewalk cafes and
outdoor signage expansion Recommend $20,000-$30,000* 6-12 months post direction
* If multiple amendments to the Master Plan are directed, there will be economies of scale. Costs will vary depending on the
number of plan revisions and environmental analysis required.
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ITEM 4 TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
& MITIGATION FEES, AND
ROADWAY CONDITIONS
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ITEM 4 Traffic Impact Analysis & Mitigation
Fees, and Roadway Conditions
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ITEM 4 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Aug. 2019
City Council initiated Item 4 to address multimodal access and pedestrian safety at high traffic areas
outside of the Coastal Zone.
Nov. 2020
•Community requested road improvements to address traffic and pedestrian safety concerns
•Commissioners expressed interest in allocating traffic impact fees to fund circulation
improvements and/or to prioritize circulation projects listed in the Master Plan
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ITEM 4 STAFF ANALYSIS
•The Master Plan (Ch. 5) lists circulation projects
•There are two circulation improvement projects being processed:
Village and Barrio Traffic Circle Improvement project
Sustainable Mobility Plan
•Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) Program used to finance circulation improvements
•Lead Dept: Transportation
ITEM 4 Traffic Impact Analysis & Mitigation
Fees, and Roadway Conditions
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ITEM 4 OPTIONS
ITEM 4 Traffic Impact Analysis & Mitigation
Fees, and Roadway Conditions
Item 4: Traffic impact analysis and mitigation fees options -cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
1 Implement Sustainable
Mobility Plan*
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
2 Update Traffic Impact Fee Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
3 Village & Barrio Traffic
Circles Project *
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
4
Develop second egress at
south end of Barrio -
Feasibility study
Do not recommend $100,000-$250,000 About 1 year
5 Tyler Street one-way
conversion*Do not recommend $45,000-$70,000 4 to 6 months
* Item 4 Options include traffic calming projects listed in the Master Plan but only those identified by staff and/or the
community as being a priority.
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ITEM 8 OTHER
AMENDMENTS/
IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS
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Nov. 2020
Community members provided comments on Village & Barrio Master Plan area topics
listed below:
1. Comprehensive Street Tree Plan
2. Grand Avenue Promenade
3. Historic Preservation Regulations
4. Lighting Improvement Plan
5. Reduce building heights from 4 stories to 2-3 stories
6. Public art in the Village
7. Amend Policy. 2.3.3 "Development Site Spanning Multiple Districts"
8. Restrict Permitted Commercial Uses in the Village General (VG) District
ITEM 8 PUBLIC COMMENTS
ITEM 8 Other Potential
Amendments/Implementation projects
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ITEM 8 OPTIONS
ITEM 8 Other Potential
Amendments/Implementation projects
ITEM 8: General conversation on potential amendments -Options cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
1 Prepare a Street Tree Plan No position $20,000 - $125,000 18 to 24 months
2a Implement the Grand Ave.
Promenade Pilot Project Recommend $320,000-$510,000 4 to 6 months
2b
Grand Ave. Promenade
feasibility study for permanent
installation
Do not recommend (Wait for
results of pilot project)$150,000-$200,000 8-12 months
3 Implement Mills Act Tax
Incentive Program Recommend $25,000-$35,000 16 to 18 months
4 Establish a historic district in
the Village and Barrio Do not recommend $110,000-$150,000 18 to 24 months
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ITEM 8 OPTIONS (CONT.)
ITEM 8 Other Potential
Amendments/Implementation projects
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
5a
Implement a Lighting
Improvements Plan (Barrio Street
and decorative Lighting Plan)
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
5b Implement Village Decorative
Lighting Project
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
6
Reduce Building Height in Village
commercial districts - VBMP
AMD
Do not recommend $150,000-$200,000*18 to 24 months
7 Implement Public Art Programs Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
8
Revise Policy 2.3.3. "Development
in Sites Spanning
Multiple Districts" - VBMP AMD
Do not recommend $10,000-$30,000*9 to 12 months
9 Restrict commercial uses in the
VG District - VBMP AMD Do not recommend $10,000-$30,000*9 to 12 months
* If multiple amendments to the V&B Master Plan are directed, there will be economies of scale. Costs will vary depending on the number of
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
City Council provide direction to staff on addressing Amendment Items 2, 3, 4 and 8 as appropriate.
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ITEM 2 PERMITTED USES VITAL TO
A LIVE, WORK & PLAY COMMUNITY
ITEM 2 OPTIONS
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Item 2: Permitted uses -Options cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
1 Restrict housing sizes Do not recommend $50,000-$75,000*12 to 18 months
2
Add additional smart
growth standards and
policies
Do not recommend $10,000-$20,000*9 to 12 months
3 Restrict grocery store
sizes Do not recommend $20,000-$40,000*12 to 18 months
4
Add policy encouraging
development of vital
uses
Recommend
(when other amendments
are proposed)
$10,000-$20,000*9 to 12 months
5 No changes to Village &
Barrio Master Plan Recommend N/A
* If multiple amendments to the Master Plan are directed, there will be economies of scale. Costs will vary depending on the number of plan revisions and
environmental analysis required.
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ITEM 3 Parking Structure, Parking In-Lieu
Fees & Public/Private PartnershipsITEM 3 OPTIONS
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Item 3: Parking in-lieu fees -Options cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
1 Update parking in-lieu fee
program Do not recommend Between $60,000
-$80,000 12 to 18 months
2a
Implement and prioritize
projects in Implementation
Action Matrix
Recommend
$50,000-$100,000 for
additional study or
implementing parking
management plan
projects
Ongoing
2b Conduct parking study Study being conducted.
No action required.
$50,000 for the parking
study included in city
budget request
6 months
2c Curb and sidewalk cafes and
outdoor signage expansion Recommend $20,000-$30,000* 6-12 months post direction
* If multiple amendments to the Master Plan are directed, there will be economies of scale. Costs will vary depending on the
number of plan revisions and environmental analysis required.
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ITEM 4 OPTIONS
ITEM 4 Traffic Impact Analysis & Mitigation
Fees, and Roadway Conditions
Item 4: Traffic impact analysis and mitigation fees options -cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
1 Implement Sustainable
Mobility Plan*
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
2 Update Traffic Impact Fee Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
3 Village & Barrio Traffic
Circles Project *
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
4
Develop second egress at
south end of Barrio -
Feasibility study
Do not recommend $100,000-$250,000 About 1 year
5 Tyler Street one-way
conversion*Do not recommend $45,000-$70,000 4 to 6 months
* Item 4 Options include traffic calming projects listed in the Master Plan but only those identified by staff and/or the
community as being a priority.
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ITEM 8 OPTIONS
ITEM 8 Other Potential
Amendments/Implementation projects
ITEM 8: General conversation on potential amendments -Options cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
1 Prepare a Street Tree Plan No position $20,000 - $125,000 18 to 24 months
2a Implement the Grand Ave.
Promenade Pilot Project Recommend $320,000-$510,000 4 to 6 months
2b
Grand Ave. Promenade
feasibility study for permanent
installation
Do not recommend (Wait for
results of pilot project)$150,000-$200,000 8-12 months
3 Implement Mills Act Tax
Incentive Program Recommend $25,000-$35,000 16 to 18 months
4 Establish a historic district in
the Village and Barrio Do not recommend $110,000-$150,000 18 to 24 months
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ITEM 8 OPTIONS (CONT.)
ITEM 8 Other Potential
Amendments/Implementation projects
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
5a
Implement a Lighting
Improvements Plan (Barrio Street
and decorative Lighting Plan)
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
5b Implement Village Decorative
Lighting Project
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
6
Reduce Building Height in Village
commercial districts - VBMP
AMD
Do not recommend $150,000-$200,000*18 to 24 months
7 Implement Public Art Programs Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
8
Revise Policy 2.3.3. "Development
in Sites Spanning
Multiple Districts" - VBMP AMD
Do not recommend $10,000-$30,000*9 to 12 months
9 Restrict commercial uses in the
VG District - VBMP AMD Do not recommend $10,000-$30,000*9 to 12 months
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plan revisions and environmental analysis required.
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CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Minutes
July 20., 2021, 6 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 6 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: Mayor Hall announced the City Council is
serving as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Consent Item No. 2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY MANAGER SCOTT CHADWICK: City Manager Scott Chadwick
explained that the city was notified that a vaccinated individual who tested positive for COVID-
19 was present at the July 13, 2021 City Council Meeting.
INVOCATION: None.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation in Recognition of Lori Allen
Mayor Pro Tern Keith Blackburn read the proclamation and said a few words.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ken Leighton expressed his concern with a public comment speaker having been allowed to speak
on behalf of a group at the last council meeting. He also expressed his concern with future
development.
Barbara Campbell expressed her concerns with City Council Members, city staff, and the future of
the city.
Paige De Cino expressed her concern with the consequences of climate change and requested the
City Council vote in favor of a climate emergency resolution.
Lennie Arkans, speaking on behalf of Katie Taylor, thanked the City Council and expressed her
support of the City Council commencing with the process to fill the City Council District 1 vacancy.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
This Item was heard before the Consent Calendar.
5. VILLAGE & BARRIO MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT DISCUSSION -Receive a presentation on
options to address potential policy changes raised by the public during the adoption of the
EXHIBIT 5
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2019 comprehensive update to the Village & Barrio Master Plan and provide direction as
appropriate. (Staff contact: Shelley Glenn~m, Community Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation and provide direction as
appropriate.
Mayor Hall stepped down from the dais at 6:20 p.m. due to a potential conflict of interest.
City Council Members expressed their concern with voting on the item without a District 1
City Council representative.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, City Manager Chadwick explained
that there were no time-sensitive issues with the item that needed to be addressed before
the District 1 City Council Member seat is filled.
Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to
bring back the item when there is a District 1 City Council representative on the City Council.
Motion carried, 3/0/1 (Hall -Absent). ·
Mayor Hall returned to the dais at 6:23 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 through 3. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
Item No. 1 was pulled by a member of the public and Council Member Acosta
1. AGREEMENT WITH WESTON SOLUTIONS, INC. TO CONDUCT A BACTERIA SPECIAL STUDY IN
THE AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON -Adoption of a resolution authorizing an agreement with
Weston Solutions, Inc. to provide professional services to conduct a bacteria special study in
the Agua Hedionda Lagoon in an amount not to exceed $148,907. (Staff contact: James Wood,
Public Works)
2. QUITCLAIM OF A WATER LINE FOR RAF PACIFICA GROUP FUSION LOCATED AT 1950 CAMINO
VIDA ROBLE -Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District-Board of Directors Resolution
No. 1661 approving a quitclaim of a water line easement over Lots 33 and 34 of Map No.
11288 located at 1950 Camino Vida Roble, SDP 2019-0012, VAC 2020-0001. (Staff contact:
Kyrenne Chua, Community Development)
3. AGREEMENT WITH CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY FOR APN: 212-270-08-00, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS THE CALLAWAY GOLF TESTING FACILITY PROPERTY-Adoption of Resolution No.
2021-173 authorizing the City Manager to execute a ten-year ground lease agreement with
Callaway Golf Company for APN: 212-270-08-00, commonly referred to as the Callaway Golf
Testing Facility Property. (Staff contact: Curtis Jackson, Community Services)
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
This item was pulled by a member of the public and Council Member Acosta.
1. AGREEMENT WITH WESTON SOLUTIONS, INC. TO CONDUCT A BACTERIA SPECIAL STUDY IN
THE AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON -Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-172 authorizing an
agreement with Weston Solutions, Inc. to provide professional services to conduct a bacteria
special study in the Agua Hedionda Lagoon in an amount not to exceed $148,907. (Staff
contact: James Wood, Public Works)
Mary Anne Viney thanked staff for their efforts on working with the community regarding the
Agua Hedionda Lagoon monitoring program. She requested that staff provide a response
regarding signage.
In response to an inquiry from City Manager Chadwick, Council Member Acosta that
requested staff provide a brief presentation regarding this item.
Environmental Management Director James Wood presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Environmental Management Director
Wood explained that the contractor's fees could potentially increase by 10% annually
depending on weather and additional sampling needed as it is an iterative process. He also
stated that the potential increase was negotiated as part of the contract.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, Environmental Management ' .
Director Wood explained that staff will work toward and determine the best way to continue
to notify and inform community stakeholders.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve
Consent Calendar Item No. 1. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
4. ORDINANCE TO AMEND CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.40.046 TO RESTRICT
OVERNIGHT PARKING ON AVENIDA ENCINAS -1) Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-398
amending Section 10.40.046 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish no parking zones
along both sides of portions of Avenida Encinas, Macadamia Drive and Raintree Drive
between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.; and .
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-174 authorizing an appropriation of $17,100 from City
Council Contingency to the Police Department's Operating Budget for the cost of producing-
and installing no parking signs on Avenida Encinas to reflect the amendments to Title 10,
Chapter 10.40, Section 10.40.046 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. (Staff contact: Steve
Thomas, Police Department and Allegra Frost, City Attorney's Office)
City Manager's Recommendation: Introduce the ordinance and adopt the resolution.
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Deputy City Attorney Allegra Frost and Police Lieutenant Steve Thomas presented the report
and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Police Lieutenant Thomas explained
that restaurants, car dealerships, and business owners in the area expressed support of the
ordinance.
Mo~ion by Council Member Bhat-Patel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to introduce
Ordi,nance No. CS-398 and adopt Resolution No. 2021-174 to include a status report in six
months.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance.
Motion by Council Member Bhat-Patel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to i.ntroduce
Ordinance No. CS-398 and adopt Resolution No. 2021-174 to include a status report in six
months. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
Item No. 5 was heard before the Consent Calendar.
5. VILLAGE & BARRIO MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT DISCUSSION -Receive a presentation on
options to address potential policy changes raised by the public during the adoption of the
2019 comprehensive update to the Village & Barrio Master Plan and provide direction as
appropriate. (Staff contact: Shelley Glennon, Community Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation and provide direction as
appropriate.
6. CONSIDERATION OF INFORMATION RELATED TO ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 3140 HIGHLAND DRIVE, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE CULVER-MYERS-CAPP HOUSE
-Receive a report in response to the City Council's June 15, 2021, direction for staff to present
a report for City Council discussion regarding acquisition of the Culver-Myers-Capp house as
a historical site and provide direction to staff as appropriate. (Staff contact: Jeff Murphy,
Community Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction as appropriate.
Real Estate Manager Curtis Jackson presented the report and· reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Gary Nessim expressed his support of the city purchasing and preserving the home and
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suggested to moving it to McGee Park.
Chad Majer expressed his support of the city purchasing the home and preserving the
property.
Mayor Hall expressed his interest in preserving the house.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Library and Cultural Arts Director
Suzanne Smithson explained that in the late 1980s, certain properties were designated as
historic sites, landmarks, or points of jnterests by a City Council resolution with voluntary
agreement by the property owners, but the properties were not actually acquired by the city.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Deputy City Manager Gary Barberio
explained that the city does not have a Mills Act Ordinance and would need to enact one first
to allow property owners to voluntarily enter a contract in exchange for a property tax
deduction to maintain and preserve the property for 10 years.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Deputy City Manager Barberio
explained that upkeep costs and funding sources were not explored as these were not
directed by the City Council. '
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, Deputy City Manager Barberio
explained that the Mills Act contracts are voluntary. He also explained that the purchase ·
change obligation is for the length of the contract.
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn expressed his concern with the cost and timing of the project
without having a designated use for the property and requested staff discuss the owners'
interest in entering a Mills Act contract with the city while determining partners and funding.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Deputy City Manager Barberio
explained that he wasn't familiar with the details of the Mills Act including restrictions or
removal of the structural home from the property. Real Estate Manager Curtis Jackson added
the home's fair market value may be impacted by entering a Mills Act contract.
Mayor Hall requested City Council Members visit the property.
Minute Motion by Mayor Hall directing staff to work with the Historical Preservation
Committee and return with options on how to work with the community on the
acquisition or preservation of the Culver-Myers-Capp House.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Deputy City Manager Barberio ·
explained that general costs associated with adopting a Mills Act ordinance.
Minute Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, directing staff to
work with the ~istorical Preservation Committee and return with options on how to work
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with the community on the acquisition or preservation of the Culver-Myers-Capp House.
Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
Minute Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, directing staff to
bring back information to the City Council regarding the adoption of the Mills Act. Motion
carried unanimously, 4/0.
Council received the report.
7. DECLARE THE EXISTENCE OF A CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 1 VACANCY AND CONSIDER
OPTIONS TO FILL THE VACANCY -1) Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-175 declaring the
existence of a City Council District No. 1 Vacancy; and
2) Adoption of a resolution calling for a special election on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, for the
election of a City Council Member -District No. 1 for a term ending November 2022 as
required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to charter cities; and
3) Adoption of a resolution requesting consolidation services from the San Diego County
Registrar of Voters for the April 12, 2022, Special Election; and
4) Adoption of a resolution adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining
to candidates' statements submitted to the voters at the Special Election to be held in the
City of Carlsbad on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk
Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report, adopt the resolutions and provide
direction as appropriate.
Assistant City Attorney Cindie McMahon and City Clerk Services Manager Faviola Medina
presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
Hope Nelson expressed her support for filling the District 1 City Council seat vacancy by
appointment due to the cost savings.
Sherry Alvarado expressed her support for filling the District 1 City Council seat vacancy by
appointment and changing the Municipal Code provision that prevents the appointee from
being eligible to seek election for the same office until one year after the appointment ends.
Ellie Arkans expressed her support for filling the District 1 City Council seat vacancy by
appointment and suggested appointing one of the 2019 District 1 City Council candidates to
fill the vacancy.
Tracy Carmichael expressed her support for filling the District 1 City Council seat vacancy by
appointment and changing the Municipal Code provision that prevents the appointee from
being eligible to seek election for the same office until one year after the appointment ends.
Arnie Cohen expressed his support for filling the District 1 City Council seat vacancy by
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appointment due to the cost savings and to prevent deferring further District 1 business.
Chad Majer expressed his support for filling the District 1 City Council seat vacancy by
appointment.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, City Clerk Services Manager Medina
confirmed there are approximately five months between elections due to the time it takes
for the San Diego County Registrar of Voters to certify the vote.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, City Attorney Celia Brewer provided
an overview of the city's past experience with the appointment process after the resignation
of Council Member Farrah Douglas.
In response to an inquiry from Council Mem~er Bhat-Patel, City Attorney Celia Brewer
explained that she believed candidates had five minutes to speak during the interview
process. Council Member Bhat-Patel requested that if the appointment process is selected,
that a question asked of the candidates be what their decision-making process looks like and
why they came to that conclusion to give residents the opportunity to hear and reflect on the
response.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, City Attorney Brewer explained
that there would not be an issue with the City Council directing staff to return with an item
changing the Municipal Code section regarding an appointee's ineligibility to seek election
for the same office until one year after the appointment ends.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn explained
that as a member of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and City Council Policy Update
Subcommittee, he did not anticipate this scenario, and would not have voted that way
knowing what he knows now. He added that the City Attorney was present at the time and
that the group weighed the pros and cons of several factors.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, Assistant City Attorney McMahon
explained that the provision was not the main focus of the ordinance as a whole and that
other revisions were weighed more than the time ineligibility provision.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, Assistant City Attorney McMahon
explained that the time ineligibility provision was based on an ordinance by the City of Chula
Vista but is unaware of their experience with the provision.
Mayor Hall requested that if the appointment process is selected, that a question asked of
the candidates be how they've collaborated in the community and brought those with
opposing views together.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Acosta, City Clerk Services Manager Medina
explained the 2019 appointee application process was similar to that of the city's Boards &
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Commissions application process, however, City Council can include additional questions.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Assistant City Attorney McMahon
explained that if the ordinance change were to be voted on in favor of removing the time
ineligibility provision and went into effect after an appointment was made, the appointee
would be eligible to seek election for the same office within one year after the appointment
ends.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn to begin the process to change the Municipal Code
provision that prevents the appointee from being eligible to seek election for the same office
until one year after the appointment ends. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-175 and begin the appointment process. Motion carried unanimously,
4/0.
In response to an inquiry from City Manager Chadwick, Council Member Bhat-Patel confirmed
that she agrees that each Council Member can submit a question to the City Attorney that
they wish to see the applicant answer on the application.
City Attorney Brewer explained that City Council Members would need to provide their
hypothetical questions to include on the application to the City Attorney's office by Thursday
July 22, 2021 at 10 a.m.
Minute motion by Council Member Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Acosta,
directing staff to include in the appointment process an application, schedule one-on-one
interviews with each City Council Member and the Mayor, hypothetical questions that
illuminate the applicant's decision-making and passion to serve the community, a five-minute
speaking time the night of the interview, and rank-choice voting. Motion carried
unanimously, 4/0.
8. CITY COUNCIL REGIONAL COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS -1) Adoption
of Resolution No. 2021-176 suspending the Homeless Action Subcommittee and the Carlsbad
Municipal Code and City Council Policy Update Subcommittee; and
2) Adoption of a resolution appointing members of the City Council to the San Diego
Association of Governments Board of Directors; and
3) Adoption of a resolution appointing members of the City Council to the San Diego
Association of Governments Shoreline Preservation Working Group; and
4) Adoption of a resolution appointing members of the City Council to the North County
Transit District Board of Directors; and
5) Adoption of a resolution confirming the Mayoral appointment of a member of the City
Council to the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors; and
6) Adoption of a resolution appointing members of the City Council to the Clean Energy
Alliance Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors; and
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7) Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-177 confirming the Mayoral appointments of members
of the City Council to the various regional committee assignments; and
8) Adoption of a resolution confirming the Mayoral appointments of members of the City
Council to the various subcommittee assignments. (Staff contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk
Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation and adopt the resolutions.
Assistant City Attorney Cindie McMahon and City Clerk Services Manager Faviola Medina
presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
Council Member Acosta expressed her support for staff recommendation Option 1 to reassign
those positions left vacant by Council Member Schumacher's resignation. She also expressed
interest in serving as the Primary for the League of California Cities San Diego Division
Regional Assignment.
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn expressed support for staff's recommendation to suspend both
subcommittees. He also suggested the vacant Encina Joint Powers Committee and Encina
Wastewater Authority Board of Directors positions remain vacant until the District 1 City
Council Member is appointed.
Mayor Hall expressed interest in serving on the Buena Vista Lagoon Joint Powers Committee.
Council Member Bhat-Patel offered to serve as the alternate on the North County Dispatch
Joint Powers Authority.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-
176. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-
177 confirming the Mayoral appointments of members of the City Council to the various
regional committee assignments pursuant to Government Code §40605. Motion carried
unanimously, 4/0.
Assignment Appointee
North County Mayors and Managers Matt Hall
Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Keith Blackburn
Buena Vista Lagoon JPC Matt Hall
Chamber of Commerce Liaison Matt Hall
Chamber of Commerce Liaison (Alternate) Teresa Acosta
City/School Committee ' Priya Bhat-Patel
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City/School Committee
Encina Joint Powers (JAC)
Encina Joint Powers (JAC)
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors (Alternate)
League of California Cities -San Diego Division
League of California Cities -San Diego Division (Alternate)
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (Alternate)
Mayor Hall dec/ared a recess at 8:18 p.m.
Mayor Hall reconvened the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
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Teresa Acosta
Keith Blackburn
Vacant
Keith Blackburn
Vacant
Teresa Acosta
Teresa Acosta
Priya Bhat-Patel
Keith Blackburn
Priya Bhat-Patel
9. DISCUSS NEXT STEPS FOR CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN, INCLUDING OPTIONS FOR
RESIDENT SURVEY -Receive an update relating to the City Council strategic planning process
and options for conducting a resident survey and provide direction to staff as appropriate.
(Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager Department and Kristina Ray, Communication &
Engagement Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the update and provide direction as appropriate.
Communication & Engagement Director Kristina Ray and Legislative Affairs Director Jason
Haber presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of
the City Clerk).
Council discussion ensued reg~rding the timeline and language to address the scope of
community goals.
Council concu~rence was established regarding envisioning a long-term plan and revisiting
benchmarks every five years.
Council discussion ensued regarding survey design, timeline, and engagement.
Council concurrence was established regarding a scientific survey design after the 2021
California Gubernatorial Recall Election takes place and the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.
Council directed staff to continue the strategic plan to Fall 2021 and conduct a scientific-
based resident survey in mid-January 2022.
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Council received the update.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Hall and the City Council Members reported on
activities and meetings of some committees and subcommittees of which they are members.
City Council congratulated Police Chief Neil Gallucci on his retirement and thanked him for his
service as well as congratulated Assistant Police Chief Mickey Williams on his upcoming
promotion to Police Chief.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, City Manager Chadwick explained
that there are several potential dates to hold a City Council special meeting for consideration of
an appointment. City Attorney Brewer added that decisions regarding the appointment can be
made at a special meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Chadwick thanked City Council for the discussion
and staff for their efforts. He also congratulated Police Chief Neil Gallucci on his retirement and
Assistant Police Chief Mickey Williams for his upcoming promotion to Police Chief and stated that
community meetings will be scheduled in each district to give residents the opportunity to meet
the incoming Police Chief.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 9:21 p.m.
~fuAYJjD
Mia De Marzo
Deputy City Clerk
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From:Pete Penseyres
To:City Clerk
Subject:Village and Barrio Plan Comment
Date:Tuesday, July 20, 2021 3:25:28 PM
Honorable Mayor Hall and Counsilmembers,
I have a wish...
If I could have just one wish it would be for a Bike and Pedestrian connection from
City Hall under the I-5 directly to Grand Avenue.
Why?
1. A quiet and comfortable walk/bike ride from Pico to Grand would encourage more
Carlsbad residents to shop or go to the beach.
2. This would free up parking in the Village and near the Beach.3. Teenagers who are younger than 16 could sfely ride to the beach on E-bikes with
their surfboards, saving 4 vehicle trips per trip.
4. Senior citizens/disabled who don't have a driver's license could use mobility
devices.5.Traffic Demand Management, Climate goals, and Multi-Modal Mobility are a few of
the programs that would benefit.
How?Request CalTrans District Director to study, design, and pay for providing this
connection. This should be a request from all of you. It must happen this way (nuclear
option) or it will continue to languish.
Thank you.
Pete Penseyres
2377 Ocean St.Carlsbad, Ca 92008
District 1 resident
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From:Christine Davis
To:City Clerk; Council Internet Email
Subject:Agenda Item 5 City Council July 20
Date:Tuesday, July 20, 2021 3:53:44 PM
Dear Mayor, Council, and City Staff:
My name is Christine Davis, and I am the Executive Director of The Carlsbad VillageAssociation, also known as CVA. We are a non-profit organization whose core purpose is tolead the continual improvement of Carlsbad Village by promoting and enhancing its business,cultural, and community vitality, making it a premier destination.
Three ways we support our mission are as follows:
· Develop programs and activations to help nurture businesses, continuing its effort tosustain Carlsbad Village as a thriving business community
· Stimulate the local economy through commitment to high quality, accessible eventprogramming
· Champion the importance of maintaining and improving the overall appeal of downtownstreets, business facades, decorative and pedestrian lighting
To that end, I would like to address three things as it pertains to agenda item #5 – downtown
lighting, downtown parking, and the permitted use of a Farmers’ Market.
The master plan talks about lighting in the Village, something we sorely need. Lightingtransforms downtown spaces. The stakeholder outreach has been done, the study has been
completed, the consultants have made excellent recommendations, and 1.5 million dollars hasbeen approved in the CIP budget. We would like to ask that lighting be brought to the
forefront again as we feel enhanced and decorative lighting in the Village and Barrio will havea dramatic and positive impact on everything – from the economy to safety to the quality of
life.
Another game changer would be a parking structure. I’m often asked where our parking in lieufees go and what they support and if they will ever help create a parking structure in the
Village. I would welcome the opportunity to sit on a committee to address the parking in ourdowntown and to research the parking in lieu fee program and public/private partnerships.
And, finally, I would like to address the permitted use of a Farmers’ Market as it is outlined in
the Village and Barrio Master Plan. CVA currently operates the downtown Farmers’ Market,
and it will celebrate its 27th birthday in the Village this September. When we moved from the
parking lot on Roosevelt Street to State Street eight years ago, it was always our intention torestart our Saturday morning Farmers’ Market and we even had plans to locate it in the Barrio
as an activation and way to brand the historic neighborhood. However, the Village and BarrioMaster Plan only allows its use in the Village Center or VC. This is unfortunate as we have
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some lovely options for expansion but cannot do so in its current location. We would ask thatthis be amended.
In closing, I was at the very first charette back in 2013 when the new plan started to come to
fruition. I think it is an excellent roadmap for our Village and would like to commend thecouncil and staff for realizing that it is a living, breathing document that needs to continue
growing with us.
--
CHRISTINE DAVIS | Executive Director
Carlsbad Village Association
p: 760.644.2121
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From:Chad Majer
To:City Clerk
Subject:7/20/21 CC meeting Item #5 - Village and Barrio Master Plan
Date:Tuesday, July 20, 2021 1:12:05 PM
Dear City Council,
I am the City of Carlsbad Historic Preservation Commission Chairman, but I am sending this letter on my
own behalf.
Please consider including a Council approved list of historic buildings to protect valuable vulnerable
structures within the Village and Barrio Master Plan area.
As stated in the Village and Barrio Master Plan section 1.5.1, the City of Carlsbad should 'develop an
implementation program to encourage voluntary (building) rehabilitation'.
Since the 1993 repeal of the Historic Resource Inventory, no program has been implemented to preserve
privately owned historic structures. An “official” historic building program would incentivize building
rehabilitation and allow participation in the Mills Act, currently unavailable to Carlsbad residents.
The Village and Barrio Master Plan starts to define Carlsbad’s Community Vision, and is also an
opportunity to allow for public input.
If the City created an official Historic Resource Program, following National and State Historic designation
Guidelines, residents in the Village and Barrio could voluntarily request landmark status of their private
property.
Adopting a Council approved historic building list would also provide a mechanism to implement goals
and policies designed to protect local Historic Resources throughout the City. The Planning Commission
is currently unable to implement any of these policies without a Council approved list of historic
structures.
To further strengthen policies for historic resources in the Village and Barrio Master Plan area, Objective
Design Standards could also include adjacency and vibration standards to protect historic structures
when future developments are proposed.
If Council could please consider the following when adopting changes to the Village and Barrio Master
Plan:
1.Implement goals and policies designated to protect local historic resources throughout the
City.
2.Reaffirm the extant properties designated as landmarks, historic sites or points of interest
between 1986 and 1990 as the City’s current historic resource inventory.
3.Adopt the Mills Act to incentivize preservation of local historically designated properties.
As quoted in the Village and Barrio Master Plan, identifying qualified historic resources could help
'promote compatibility with the existing context' and further define Carlsbad's 'community character'.
Thanks for considering these comments.
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Chad Majer
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From:Al Apuzzo
To:City Clerk
Subject:Carlsbad Village & Barrio Master Plan
Date:Tuesday, July 20, 2021 1:46:33 PM
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To the Carlsbad City Council:
As a business owner, real estate investor and commercial broker in Carlsbad, I am writing to share
some thoughts on the proposed Amendment items being heard tonight by City Council. Many years
of planning, conversation, community outreach and thought went into the ultimate Master Plan as
drafted and adopted by the City. Not nearly enough time has passed to let the current Plan season
and the Village and Barrio rejuvenate and develop to its potential envisioned by the Plan.
As properties have continued to develop and change hands over the last few years, significant
investment continues to be made in the Village. Without further outreach to the local property
owners, City Council would be doing the community and local business at large a disservice to revise
and amend the Master Plan after major capital and investment decisions have been made based on
what has recently been adopted. I encourage the City Council to slow down, cast a wider net and
talk to people not only concerned about anything that changes in their back yard, but those also
significantly financially invested in those changes or those expected in the near future.
Give the plan some time to materialize. Nothing in life is without change and it is easy to sit back
and attack a Master Plan that took years to materialize after much vetting by all the community
participants, not just a few complaining factions.
Be patient with the Plan in place, while businesses are starting to thrive again, more investment into
the community is forthcoming and the quality of our daily surroundings continues to improve.
Thank you for your consideration.
Al Apuzzo
President
Lee & Associates
D 760-448-2442
O 760-929-9700
C 619-573-7845
F 760-645-1056
aapuzzo@lee-associates.com
1900 Wright Place | Suite 200
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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From:Kirk Moeller
To:City Clerk
Subject:7-20-21 City Council Hearing Item #5 - Village and Barrio Master Plan Amendment Discussion
Date:Tuesday, July 20, 2021 9:04:59 AM
Mayor and City Council,
I recently was made aware that the Council would be discussing possible amendments to the current
Village and Barrio Master Plan.
I was involved in the design of a mixed use project within the VC district during the authoring and
approval process of the current Village and Barrio master plan. I spent significant amounts of time
discussing various aspects of the master plan with City staff and became educated on why many of
the current plan revisions were made. Many revisions were made to correct issues with the
previous master plan while some elements remained in place due to State Housing requirements.
While the current Master Plan is not perfect, I feel it has been much improved from the previous
version.
Density, Height and Parking continue to be a leading topic of discussion among the community.
Density is an element that is governed by the State. We have very little control or say in how density
regulations are distributed throughout the community. The Height issue has been improved within
the current master plan by requiring step backs at the upper floor which helps reduce the overall
structure massing. The Parking situation can be improved by future construction of parking garages
throughout Village and Barrio areas. I understand that this will take some time to accomplish the
planning and construction of these structures and am looking forward to the time when the
discussed parking structure(s) can become a reality.
Additionally, I understand that City is currently working on additional building design standards. I am
looking forward to reviewing these standards once they are released.
I feel the current Master Plan is an improvement over the previous version and that major
modification are not warranted.
Thank you,
Kirk Moeller
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From:Kevin Dunn
To:City Clerk
Subject:Village and Barrio Master Plan Amendment Topics
Date:Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:06:06 AM
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Council Members,
Unfortunately, I am unable to make the hearing tonight. I would like to be there to give somethoughts on the Village and Barrio Master Plan Amendment Topics, but wanted to at least
send the Council Members an email.
I am a resident of Carlsbad, a business owner in the city, a real estate broker and developer,and an owner of multiple properties in the Village and surrounding neighborhoods. I was
involved in some of the outreach sessions the city had years ago as the new plan was beingdrafted. My project on the corner of Grand and Jefferson was the first development
application to be submitted to the city after the Village and Barrio plan was approved--it iscurrently under construction.
I strongly believe the Council should not make any significant changes to the Plan without
providing more outreach to the community and specifically, to all of the property owners inthe Village and Barrio. Since the plan was adopted, a significant percentage of properties in
the Village and Barrio have sold and changed ownership. Many of these sellers and buyersvalued these properties based on what the new plan allows as it relates to zoning, use, density,
parking, height, etc. Any changes made to the plan that would make any or all of thesecategories more restrictive would have a negative impact on value--in some cases, there would
be significant depreciation in the property value.
I don't think the plan is perfect. No plan is. But, I also think the city needs to give it time tosee how it is working before making any significant changes. Or, at the very least, make sure
the outreach gets to all property owners in the impacted areas prior to making more restrictiverevisions. As I said, I submitted the first development application after the plan was approved
and the building is still 10 months away from being completed. We haven't been able to seethe vision of the new plan take shape as buildings like these come to life. Give it some time...
Thank you,
Kevin Dunn
Rincon Homes
Principal
5315 Avenida Encinas, Suite 200, Carlsbad, CA 92008
p: 949.637.3254 | e: kdunn@rincongrp.com | w: www.rincon-homes.com
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From:maryanneviney@dslextreme.com
To:City Clerk
Subject:Public Written Comment, Item No. 5: VILLAGE & BARRIO MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT DISCUSSION
Date:Tuesday, July 20, 2021 12:02:48 PM
Dear City Council,
Please consider including a Council approved list of historic buildings to protect valuable vulnerable
structures within the Village and Barrio Master Plan area.
As stated in the Village and Barrio Master Plan section 1.5.1, the City of Carlsbad should 'develop an
implementation program to encourage voluntary (building) rehabilitation'.
Since the 1993 repeal of the Historic Resource Inventory, no program has been implemented to preserve
privately owned historic structures. An “official” historic building program would incentivize building
rehabilitation and allow participation in the Mills Act, currently unavailable to Carlsbad residents.
The Village and Barrio Master Plan starts to define Carlsbad’s Community Vision, and is also an opportunity
to allow for public input.
If the City created an official Historic Resource Program, following National and State Historic designation
Guidelines, residents in the Village and Barrio could voluntarily request landmark status of their private
property.
Adopting a Council approved historic building list would also provide a mechanism to implement goals and
policies designed to protect local Historic Resources throughout the City. The Planning Commission is
currently unable to implement any of these policies without a Council approved list of historic structures.
To further strengthen policies for historic resources in the Village and Barrio Master Plan area, Objective
Design Standards could also include adjacency and vibration standards to protect historic structures when
future developments are proposed.
If Council could please consider the following when adopting changes to the Village and Barrio Master Plan:
1. Implement goals and policies designated to protect local historic resources throughout the City.
2. Reaffirm the extant properties designated as landmarks, historic sites or points of interest between
1986 and 1990 as the City’s current historic resource inventory.
3. Adopt the Mills Act to incentivize preservation of local historically designated properties.
As quoted in the Village and Barrio Master Plan, identifying qualified historic resources could help 'promote
compatibility with the existing context' and further define Carlsbad's 'community character'.
Thanks for considering these comments.
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Mary Anne Viney
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www.fabricinvestments.com
Carlsbad City Council
Village & Barrio Master Plan
July 20, 2021
Dear Council Members,
I would have preferred to share thoughts and ideas in person this
evening, however, a prior family engagement has kept me from
attending. My firm, FABRIC, focuses on adaptive reuse development
projects in coastal North County San Diego. Our offices are here on State
Street in the Village. We have developed such properties as; State Street
Commons (Warner Bros., Lofty Coffee, Nick’s, Pure Taco, Sothebys), BLOC
Carlsbad Village, Jeune et Jolie, and TYRA Biosciences. We are about to
kick off another 1-2 projects on State Street in Q4 as well. By the end of
2021, our holdings in the Village will be in excess of $40M.
Here are some key items I would like you to consider and I would be more
than willing to meet with each of you to share ideas.
Impact Fees
Fact – to open a 3,000 sf restaurant in Carlsbad Village will cost you
approx. $55,000 in permit fees alone.
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To open the same sized restaurant in coastal Oceanside, the permit fee is
approximately $9,807 (from an actual project of ours). Carlsbad’s Traffic
Impact Fees are outrageous compared to most coastal cities and are
becoming a detriment to new businesses looking to invest here. Traffic
Impact Fees must be addressed and mitigated; it is one of the biggest
concerns we hear from hospitality tenants in the market.
Parking In Lieu Fees
I am in favor of the parking in lieu program. Commercial uses change
over time and I acknowledge some uses are more intense than others. As
someone who has paid in multiple six figure parking in lieu fee payments, I
could not tell you where that money goes and what it is being used for.
So, I would encourage the establishment of a public private committee
that can discuss the parking opportunities in the Village and how best to
utilize the parking in lieu fee base. Some initial thoughts; developing a
parking structure in partnership with NCTD on the north side of the transit
lot, implementing a circulator shuttle around the Village and Barrio,
implementing a bike share program, etc.
Density / Height
Obviously, you must listen to your constituents on topics like this, but I
would caution you not to take up this item now for two reasons; one it
seems inappropriate given there is an open council seat and a Mayor
that must recuse himself and two, playing with land values is a serious
thing. Master plans are established to concurrently establish long term
land values. Manipulating these core functions of the plan would be
impacting property owners in significant ways.
Services + Placemaking
As someone who owns several properties in the Village, I would love to
see more efforts made in services and placemaking. Services related to
beautification such as; lighting, landscaping, cleanliness and
placemaking ideas such as; art installations, directional signage, pop up
parks, etc.
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Affordable Housing
If you want to see more affordable or diverse housing options in the
Village, you need to consider incentives to developers that are willing to
develop this product type. I have some ideas if anyone is interested. We
do need more workforce and for-rent housing product in the Village to
keep it diverse and well rounded!
Thank you for your continued leadership. Here if you ever want to discuss
any of these issues.
Take care,
Brendan Foote, principal
brendan@fabricinvestments.com
(m) 619.840.7721
FABRIC
2659 State Street #100
Carlsbad, CA 92008
www.fabricinvestments.com
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CITY COUNCIL
July 10, 2018, 6 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: Mayor Hall announced that the Council will be
serving as the Community Development Commission for Public Hearing Item Nos. 7, 8 and 13.
ROLL CALL: M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard.
INVOCATION: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern K. Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council unanimously authorized the filing of litigation in a single case. Details will be
released upon request after the filing of the complaint.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held June 12, 2018.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern K. Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to
approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PRESENTATION:
Presentation in recognition of a donation from the Friends of the Carlsbad Library.
Mayor Hall introduced Library & Cultural Arts Director Heather Pizzuto and Friends of the
Carlsbad Library President Linda Swink. Ms. Swink presented a check for $119,400 to the Carlsbad
Library.
Proclamation in recognition of Parks & Recreation Month.
Council Member Cori Schumacher presented the proclamation to Vice Chair of the Parks &
Recreation Commission Michael Luna. Vice Chair Luna thanked the Council, Parks & Recreation
staff and Parks & Recreation Commission. He also spoke about the new Pine Avenue Park
Community Center.
Oath of Office for Fire Chief Mike Calderwood.
City Clerk Barbara Engleson administered the Oath of Office to Fire Chief Mike Calderwood. Chief
Calderwood gave a few words.
EXHIBIT 7
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 5 and 7, except for Item No. 6 which was pulled for
discussion and Item No. 8 which was returned to staff. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
1. BUENA VISTA CHANNEL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT BENEFIT AREA NO. 1 -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2018-120 authorizing the annual levy of benefit assessments for the Buena
Vista Channel Maintenance District Benefit Area No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2018-19. (Staff contact:
Jilly Moya, Administrative Services}
2. AGREEMENT WITH AVI SYSTEMS, INC. FOR AUDIO VISUAL SUPPORT SERVICES -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2018-121 authorizing execution of an agreement with AVI Systems, Inc. to
provide full service support and maintenance for all currently existing audio-visual equipment
in City facilities, in an amount not to exceed $285,364 for a one-year period. (Contact: Maria
Callander, Administrative Services}
3. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-122 accepting a Fiscal Year
2018-19 donation of $79,415 and a pledge of $39,985 in additional support from the Friends
of the Carlsbad Library to the City of Carlsbad Library & Cultural Arts Department. (Contact:
Heather Pizzuto, Library & Cultural Arts}
4. POLICE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-123 authorizing design,
fabrication and installation of a Police Officers' Memorial in two locations of the City's right-
of-way. (Staff contact: Elaine Lukey, Public Works and Neil Gallucci, Police}
5. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TRI GROUP CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR LA COSTA
AVENUE STORM DRAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-124
accepting bids and awarding a contract to Tri Group Construction and Development Inc. for
an amount not to exceed $181,000 for the construction of the La Costa Avenue Storm Drain
Replacement Program -storm drain improvements east of Piraeus Street, and authorize right
of entry permit with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. (Staff Contact: Daniel
Zimny, Public Works}
This item was pulled for public comment.
6. TRAFFIC CALMING PLANS FOR DAISY AVENUE AND HARBOR DRIVE-Adoption of a Resolution
approving plans for the Daisy Avenue and Harbor Drive Traffic Calming Project, Project No.
6070, per the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program. (Staff Contact: John Kim,
Public Works}
7. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR MAERKLE RESERVOIR FLOATING COVER REPLACEMENT -Adoption
of CMWD Resolution No. 1599 approving plans and specifications and authorizing the
Secretary to advertise and receive bids for the Maerkle Reservoir floating cover replacement,
Project No. 5036. (Staff contact: Mark Biskup, Public Works}
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This item was returned to staff
8. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE RECYCLED WATER PHASE Ill PIPELINE EXPANSION SEGMENT 5
-Adoption of a CMWD Resolution approving an addendum to the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Supplemental Environmental Package, and approving plans and
specifications and authorizing the Secretary to advertise and receive bids for the Recycled
Water Phase Ill Pipeline Expansion Segment 5, Project No. 5208-B. (Staff contact: Lindsey
Leahy, Public Works)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
This item was pulled for public comment.
6. TRAFFIC CALMING PLANS FOR DAISY AVENUE AND HARBOR DRIVE -Adoption of Resolution
No. 2018-125 approving plans for the Daisy Avenue and Harbor Drive Traffic Calming Project,
Project No. 6070, per the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program. (Staff Contact:
John Kim, Public Works)
Ronald Zawistowski encouraged additional speed enforcement on Daisy Ave.
Michael Shannon asked Council to support and approve this item.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern K. Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to
approve Resolution No. 2018-125. Motion carried, 5/0.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
Council concurred to take Item No. 13 out of order.
13. SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY PRESENTATION -Presentation from the San Diego
County Water Authority regarding calendar year 2019 rates and charges. (Staff contact:
Wendy Chambers, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation.
SDCWA Assistant General Manager Dan Denham provided the presentation.
Council received the presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Adrienne Durso expressed her concerns regarding Special Events CMC 8.17.200 and the June 30th
event, held at Cannon Park.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern K. Blackburn, seconded by Council Member C. Schumacher, to
agendize discussion on CMC 8-17-200 for a future agenda. Motion carried, 5/0.
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Noel Breen expressed his concerns about the future suppression of demonstrations.
Craig spoke about various topics.
Mat Robar requested that Council approve the Type 23 designation for a satelfite tasting room.
Patricia Amador asked that a Spanish copy of the Village and Barrio Master Plan be made
accessible for Spanish speakers.
Council concurred to take Public Hearing Item No. 12 out of order at this time.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Hall recused himself at 6:48 p.m. due to a conflict of interest as he owns property in
the area.
12. VILLAGE AND BARRIO MASTER PLAN -PROJECT NO. GPA 16-01/ZCA 16-01/ZC 16-01/MP 14-
01/LCPA 14-01/MCA 16-01 (DEV 08014) -Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-333 amending
Title 2, Chapter 2.24; Title 8, Chapter 8.09; Title 11, Chapter 11.44; Title 13, Chapter 13.10;
and Title 18, Chapter 18.42 to recognize the Village and Barrio Master Plan, which would
regulate development and land use for the Village and Barrio, an approximately 350-acre area
west of Interstate 5 and generally between Laguna Drive and Tamarack Avenue in the City's
Northwest Quadrant. Case No.: MCA 16-01; and,
Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-334 adopting a Zone Code Amendment, Zone Change, and
Local Coastal Program Amendment to revise various sections of the Zoning Ordinance,
including the Zoning Map, to recognize and implement the Village and Barrio Master Plan,
which would regulate development and land use for the Village and Barrio, an approximately
350-acre area west of Interstate 5 and generally between Laguna Drive and Tamarack Avenue
in the City's Northwest Quadrant and in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. Case Name:
Village and Barrio Master Plan. Case No.: ZCA 16-01/ZC 16-01/LCPA 14-01 (DEV08014); and,
Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-335 repealing the Village Master Plan and Design Manual
and approving the Village and Barrio Master Plan, MP 14-01, which would regulate
development and land use for the Village and Barrio, an approximately 350-acre area west of
Interstate 5 and generally between Laguna Drive and Tamarack Avenue in the City's
Northwest Quadrant and in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. Case Name: Village and
Barrio Master Plan. Case No.: MP 14-01 (DEV08014); and,
Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-129 (1) adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; (2) approving amendments to the General
Plan Land Use and Community Design Element; Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation
Element; and Housing Element, and (3) approving amendments to the Local Coastal Program
for the Village and Barrio Master Plan, which provides a Land Use Vision, Standards and
Guidelines and an Implementation Plan for approximately 350 acres in the Northwest
Quadrant in Local Facilities Management Zone 1 and in the mostly developed area west of
Interstate 5 and Generally between Laguna Drive and Tamarack Avenue. Case Name: Village
and Barrio Master Plan. Case No.: GPA 16-01/LCPA 14-01 (DEV08014) (Staff contact: Scott
Donnell, Community & Economic Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the Public Hearing, introduce the
Ordinances and adopt the Resolution.
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Senior Planner Scott Donnell, Principal Planner Dave De Cordova and City Planner Don Neu
presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m.
Speakers in opposition to staff's recommendation: Group representative Scott Engel on behalf
of Rich Numrich, Alyce O'Reilly and Jan Neff-Sinclair; Noel Breen; Linda Breen; TJ Childs;
Patricia Amador; Jim Baross; Simon Angel; Judy Frankel; Robert Wilkinson; Kristine Wright;
Laura Drelleshak; Lisa McKethan; John Bailey.
Speakers in support of staff's recommendation: Gary Nessim; Sue Loftin; Jennifer Hunt;
Kristine Schindle; Kevin Dunn; Chris McKellar; Kirk Moeller; Christine Davis.
Speakers neutral to staff's recommendation: Carl Wellenstein.
Gil Alvardo recommended a change to the Village and Master Plan.
Sherry Alvardo recommended a change to the Village and Master Plan.
Glenn Bernard spoke regarding Council recusals and suggestions for the Master Plan.
Laurie Boone spoke about unifying to make a joint decision as a city.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 8:42 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn called a recess at 8:42 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
In response to Council Member Packard, Senior Planner Donnell summarized the discussion
that was had regarding the ratios between retail space and office space.
City Planner Don Neu explained that the Planning Commission understood that they would
not have a wide and subjective review on certain projects in response to Council Member C.
Schumacher's concern regarding the Design Review Committee.
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn requested that the Council have a discussion on building height
limits.
Council Member C. Schumacher suggested that there be a historic village overlay in the street
frontage signage area that is 35 feet maximum building height with no variances for towers,
stairs, or elevators. She further suggested that 45 feet maximum building height for projects
that only propose 25 percent affordable housing on-site with 60 percent Area Media Income
and below and the ability for those street frontages to be only residential and Planning
Commission not have to bring these types of projects to Council.
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Council Member M. Schumacher stated that he would like to continue the 45 feet maximum
building height.
Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn stated that he has had the community request that maximum
building height remain at three stories.
Council Member C. Schumacher requested that Council discuss possibly having an ad hoc
design review board prior to the implementation of the Village and Barrio Master Plan to
develop different options for design standards for the various projects.
Council Member Packard expressed his opposition to that suggestion.
Council Member M. Schumacher stated that he would be in favor of the Village area projects
to still come through to the City Council.
Council Member C. Schumacher expressed her preference for the Council to retain their
discretionary powers on conditional use permits, variances and coastal development permits.
The City Council would only hand off their authority to projects that are qualified due to their
willingness to build onsite affordable housing. Therefore, projects that choose to do
affordable housing are streamlined and would not have to go to Council.
Council Member M. Schumacher stated that Carlsbad has a very successful and robust
affordable housing program and that it should not be combined with the discussion of a land
use plan.
Minute Motion by Council Member M. Schumacher, second by Council Member C.
Schumacher to continue to have the review process for major projects in the Village come to
council. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0 (M. Hall -Absent).
Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn called for a break at 10:08 p.m. to allow staff and the City Attorney
to make changes to language contained in the ordinances.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn resumed the meeting at 10:21 p.m.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled Ordinance No. CS-333 and CS-334.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern K. Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to
adopt Ordinance No. CS-333 and Ordinance No. CS-334. Motion carried, 3/1/1 (C.
Schumacher-No; M. Hall -Absent).
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled Ordinance No. CS-335.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern K. Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to
adopt Ordinance No. CS-335 with the changes that were distributed in the sixth errata sheet
dated July 10, 2018; the suggested changes for Section 2.7.lA.1, Section 2.7.2A.1 and Section
2.7.3A.1 by adding a sentence to the end of those paragraphs as follows: "Additional depth
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is also permitted to accommodate electrical transformers, utility connections, meter
pedestals, and similar equipment only if other locations are infeasible as determined by the
decision maker;" changes to Section 6.3.4. for authority for approval by changing paragraph
B to state that for the BP, BC, and VBO districts, the Planning Commission shall have the
authority to approve, approve with conditions, or deny site development plans, conditional
use permits, coastal development permits and variances. The Planning Commission shall also
act upon appeals from decisions by the City Planner. Planning Commission decisions are final
unless appealed by the City Council; addition of a second paragraph to Section B that would
state that for the VC, VG, HOP, PT and FC districts, the Planning Commission shall have the
authority to recommend approval, approval with conditions, or denial of site development
plans, conditional use permits, coastal development permits, and variances to the City
Council; and the paragraph for Section C should be modified as follows: for the VC, VG, HOSP,
PT, and FC districts, the City Council shall have the authority to approve, approve with
conditions, or deny site development plans, coastal development permits, and variances. The
City Council shall also have the authority to approve, approve with conditions, or deny
projects appealed from the Planning Commission. The City Council shall be the final decision-
making authority on legislative actions such as amendments to this Master Plan. Motion
carried, 3/1/1 (C. Schumacher -No; M. Hall -Absent).
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern K. Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to
adopt Resolution No. 2018-129. Motion carried, 3/1/1 (C. Schumacher -No; M. Hall -
Absent).
Mayor Hall returned to the dais at 10:28 p.m.
11. GRAND PACIFIC PALISADES RESORT-PROJECT NO. AMEND 2017-0020/AMEND 2017-0021-
Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-128 approving the third amendment to Site Development
Plan 96-01 and Coastal Development Permit 96-02 to allow for the construction of 29
additional hotel units within the existing Grand Pacific Palisades Resort property located at
5803 and 5805 Armada Drive in the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and in
Local Facilities Management Zone 13. Case Name: Grand Pacific Palisades Resort. Case No.:
Amend 2017-020/Amend 2017-0021 (Dev 2017-0252) (Staff contact: Cliff Jones, Community
& Economic Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the Public Hearing and adopt the
Resolution.
Senior Planner Cliff Jones and City Planner Don Neu presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Applicant Representative Bill Hoffman with Hoffman Planning and Engineering and Tim Stripe
spoke about the outreach that was done.
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 10:34 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to
speak, Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 10:34 p.m.
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Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn disclosed that his Form 700 shows that he owns a timeshare in the
same complex as what is being discussed. However, the timeshare is no longer his as of four
years ago.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern K. Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to
adopt Resolution No. 2018-128. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
Item Nos. 9 and 10 were discussed and voted upon jointly.
9. STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1-Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-126
confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the levy of the annual assessment
for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1, a Special
Assessment District. (Staff contact: Roxanne Muhlmeister, Administrative Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the Public Hearing and adopt the
Resolution.
10. STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 2 -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-127
confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the levy of the annual assessment
for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2, a Special
Assessment District. (Staff contact: Roxanne Muhlmeister, Administrative Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the Public Hearing and adopt the
Resolution.
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 10:36 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to
speak, Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 10:36 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern K. Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to
adopt Resolution No. 2018-126 and Resolution No. 2018-127. Motion carried unanimously,
5/0.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS (CONTINUED):
14. BEACH PRESERVATION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS-Adoption of Resolution Nos. 2018-130
and 2018-131 appointing Fred Briggs and Brian Colby to the Beach Preservation Committee.
(Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolutions.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-
130 reappointing Fred Briggs to the Beach Preservation Committee. Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-
131 appointing Brian Colby to the Beach Preservation Committee. Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments
Lorrie Metzler-Szabo expressed her concern for her safety regarding the large volume of people
at the political protest in Cannon Park on June 30th.
Dean Szabo spoke about the June 30th event that took place at Cannon Park.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
None.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
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Village and Barrio Master Plan Amendment Discussion
City Council Hearing November 2, 2021
There were 21 written comment letters provided by community members during the August
20, 2019 City Council Hearing (Agenda Item 9). Eighteen (18) of these letters reiterated the
same message regarding the Village and Barrio Master Plan Update and is stated verbatim
below:
The Village/Barrio Master Plan is a welcome update and I look forward to the certification of
the LCP after the modifications are hopefully approved on Tuesday, August 20th. However,
the plan itself requires a few amendments to make it more clearly representative and
considerate of the community's vision and needs. Below are the suggested amendments I
would like to see in a future update to the Master Plan and LCP:
1. Decision making authority in the barrio must be returned to the Carlsbad City
Council.
2. Parking in-Lieu fees should be used towards permanent, multilevel parking
structures. Leasing parking spaces is not a good long-term strategy and building
them in the future will not get less expensive than it is today.
3. The inclusion of Daily Use Designations must be added to the plan including {but
not limited to) Grocery Store, Post Office, Hardware Store, Pharmacy and
Farmers Market.
4. Architectural Design Standards must be created and added to the plan, so the
village stands out as Carlsbad and not a cookie cutter coastal redevelopment
area.
5. Historic Designations and Vision must be created and added to the plan.
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CITY COUNCIL
August 20, 2019 5 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher, Hamilton.
Absent: Hall.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None.
Council Chamber
1200 carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 25, 2019.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 9, 2019.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 9, 2019.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 16, 2019.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 23, 2019.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 23, 2019.
Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to approve
the minutes as presented. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent).
PRESENTATIONS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item No. 2 was pulled for discussion by a member of the public.
Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 and 3 through 7. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent).
1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS -Acceptance of report on City Investments as of June 30,
2019. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm, City Treasurer; Laura Rocha, Administrative Services)
2. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES -
Adoption of a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with UrbanTrans
North America to provide Professional Transportation Demand Management Consulting
Services in an amount not to exceed $199,000 annually for a term of two years. (Staff contact:
Claudia Huerta, Community & Economic Development)
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3. SB 2 PLANNING GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDS -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-139
authorizing the city to apply for SB 2 Planning Grants Program Funds from the State of
California, to accept any award, and authorizing the Deputy City Manager of Administrative
Services to appropriate any funds received. (Staff contact: Melanie Saucier, Community &
Economic Development)
4. ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM CARLSBAD FRIENDS OF THE ARTS -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2019-140 accepting a donation of $6,775 from the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts
as a reimbursement in support of the FY 2018-19 Starring Artists Program. (Staff contact:
Richard Schultz, Library & Cultural Arts)
5. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BLUE PACIFIC ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION -Adoption of a
Resolution No. 2019-141 accepting bids and awarding a contract to Blue Pacific Engineering
and Construction for construction of the City Hall Exterior Refurbishment and Northwest
Quadrant Storm Drain Improvement Program, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project
Nos. 4725 and 6608, in an amount not to exceed $1,849,713. (Staff contact: Brandon Miles,
Public Works Transportation)
6. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MIKHAIL OGAWA ENGINEERING, INC-Adoption of Resolution No.
2019-142 awarding a contract to Mikhail Ogawa Engineering Inc., to provide professional
services for the Carlsbad Watershed Management Area (CMWA) Program in an amount not
to exceed $117,000. (Staff contact: James Wood, Public Works Environmental Management)
7. APPROVAL OF MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS (VAW), LLC -
Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-143 authorizing a Master License Agreement with Verizon
Wireless (VAW), LLC to allow the use of city-owned street light and traffic signal poles within
the City's right-of-way for small cell facilities, and authorizing the City Manager to act on
behalf of the City in all future decisions and actions necessary to implement the Master
License Agreement. (Staff Contact: Curtis Jackson, City Manager Department)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Carmen Rene spoke about the redevelopment of the Encina Powerplant.
Noel Breen spoke in support of standards of behavior for Council Members.
Jan Neff-Sinclair spoke against the height of the building currently under construction at State
Street and Oak Street and asked Council to look at it.
Item No. 2 was pulled for discussion by a member of the public.
2. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES -
Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-138 approving a Professional Services Agreement with
UrbanTrans North America to provide Professional Transportation Demand Management
Consulting Services in an amount not to exceed $199,000 annually for a term of two years.
(Staff contact: Claudia Huerta, Community & Economic Development)
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Sam Ross spoke about the Pure Project and Tasting Room, however, realized that his comments
did not relate to Item No. 2.
Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to approve
Consent Calendar Item No.2. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent).
Mayor Pro Tem Bhat Patel announced that Item Nos. 12 and 15 would be moved ahead of Item
No. 8.
12. CITYWIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT AND INTERNAL AUDIT PROGRAM OVERVIEW -Receive
a presentation on the City's annual financial audit and internal audit program. (Staff Contact:
Kevin Branca, Administrative Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report.
Senior Accountant Brigid Okyere, Finance Director Kevin Branca, and Davis Farr LLP Partner
Jennifer Farr presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the
Office of the City Clerk).
In response to inquiries by Council Member Schumacher, Jennifer Farr explained the
threshold used for transactions and how an internal control is processed. Senior Accountant
Brigid Okyere also explained how a risk-based audit approach is administered.
ACTION: Council received the report.
15. COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY PROGRAM GOVERNANCE ANALYSIS REPORT AND JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY FORMATION -Receive a Community Choice Energy Program
Governance Analysis Report prepared for the Cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar and Encinitas; and,
Receive a City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee recommendation to negotiate and enter into a
Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement with the Cities of Del Mar and
Encinitas, subject to certain conditions; and,
Direct staff to: A.) Initiate negotiations with the Cities of Del Mar, Encinitas and other
potential partner agencies to prepare a Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers
Agreement, subject to the conditions outlined in the recommendations of the City Council
Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Community Choice Energy; B.) Prepare an ordinance implementing
a City of Carlsbad Community Choice Energy program through a Joint Powers Authority, and
C.) Return to City Council to obtain approvals and appropriations needed to establish and
convene a Community Choice Energy Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors in time to
approve and submit a Community Choice Energy Implementation Plan to the California Public
Utilities Commission by December 31, 2019 and launch a Community Choice Energy program
in 2021. (Staff Contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction to staff.
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Assistant to the City Manager Jason Haber, President of EES Consulting, Inc Gary Saliba, and
Special Counsel of Richard, Watson & Gershon Gregory Stepanicich presented the report and
reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Council Member Schumacher shared the Community Choice Energy subcommittee's
recommendation was unanimous.
Dave Zito, Mayor of Solana Beach, spoke in support of the Community Choice Energy Authority
Program, regardless of which option is chosen.
Lane Sherman, representing the San Diego Energy District, spoke in support of
decarbonization and investing in clean energy storage.
Jose Torres Bueno, representing the San Diego Energy District, spoke in support of announcing
and distributing rate plans and resources to the community before the Community Choice
Energy Authority is formed.
Linda Daniels, representing the Sierra Club, spoke in support of the Community Choice Energy
Authority Joint Powers Agreement.
Joel Basore, representing I.B.E. W. 569, spoke in support of the Community Choice Energy
Authority Joint Powers Agreement.
Merrill Leeds spoke in support of the Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers
Agreement and requested a provision be included to allow for future member cities.
Dr. Philip Watts spoke in support of the Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers
Agreement and requested that related projects be developed sooner than 2021.
Greg Wade, City Manager of City of Solana Beach, representing the Solana Energy Alliance,
spoke in support of the Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement.
Matthew Vasilakis, representing the Climate Action Campaign, shared both support and his
concerns about the Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement.
Katie Scanlan, representing San Diego Gas and Electric, shared both support and her concerns
about the Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement.
In a response to an inquiry from Council Member Blackburn, President of EES Consulting, Inc
Gary Saliba explained the firm's experience and timeline with conducting peer review audits
as well as margins and pricing.
Minute Motion by Council Member Hamilton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, to
include a clause that if indeed our partner agencies chose not to participate, that a timely
item would return to Council to reconsider the City's options, and that during the year before
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the Community Choice Energy is actually formed, to take advantage of the year to engage in
community outreach and education, and actively work on pursuing opportunities for
distributed energy generation and storage in the community in order to prepare ahead of
time for the Community Choice Energy. Motion failed, 2/2/1 (Schumacher, Blackburn -No;
Hall -Absent).
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to
approve the Community Choice Energy Subcommittee's recommendation to 1) Receive a
Community Choice Energy Program Governance Analysis Report prepared for the Cities of
Carlsbad, Del Mar and Encinitas; and,
2) Receive a City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee recommendation to negotiate and enter into
a Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement with the Cities of Del Mar and
Encinitas, subject to certain conditions; and,
3) A.) Initiate negotiations with the Cities of Del Mar, Encinitas and other potential partner
agencies to prepare a Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement, subject
to the conditions outlined in the recommendations of the City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
on Community Choice Energy; B.) Prepare an ordinance implementing a City of Carlsbad
Community Choice Energy program through a Joint Powers Authority, and C.) Return to City
Council to obtain approvals and appropriations needed to establish and convene a
Community Choice Energy Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors in time to approve and
submit a Community Choice Energy Implementation Plan to the California Public Utilities
Commission by December 31, 2019 and launch a Community Choice Energy program in 2021;
and, with the addition of a third-party peer review feasibility study. Motion carried 4/0/1 (Hall
-Absent).
RECESS:
Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel declared a recess at 7:17 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel reconvened the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
8. AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.28, SECTIONS 2.15.050 and 2.12.125 OF THE CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION'S NAME AND DUTIES -
Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-356 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.28,
Sections 2.15.050 and 2.12.125 to update the Traffic Safety Commissions' name and duties.
(Staff contact: Doug Bilse, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Introduce the Ordinance by title only and schedule the
second reading and adoption of the ordinance for a future meeting.
Deputy City Manager Paz Gomez and Deputy City Attorney Amanda Guy presented the report
and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve
Ordinance No. CS-356 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.28, Sections 2.15.050
and 2.12.125. Motion carried 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent).
Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Hamilton, to
include a communication plan in the workplan for the Traffic and Mobility Commission for
staff to provide a recommendation for how frequently the chair of the Commission should
report to Council. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent).
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9. VILLAGE AND BARRIO MASTER PLAN -ACCEPTANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL
COMMISSION'S SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS -Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-357
acknowledging receipt of the California Coastal Commission's Resolution of Certification
including suggested modifications for LCPA 14-01, and approving the associated suggested
modifications to the Village and Barrio Master Plan and Local Coastal Program. Case Name:
Village and Barrio Master Plan. Case No.: MP 14-01/LCPA 04-01 (DEV08014) (Staff contact:
Scott Donnell, Community & Economic Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and introduce
the Ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m.
Senior Planner Scott Donnell, Principal Planner Dave de Cordova, and City Planner Don Neu
presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
Simon Angel spoke about his concern with the disparity of treatment between the Village
District and Barrio projects which he feels impact residents in those neighborhoods differently.
Michael Shertzer spoke in support of the Village portion of the Item, but stated he was also
concerned with the parking aspect and the disparity in treatment between the Village and
Barrio.
Lucinda Vigne expressed concern about the Coastal Zone Area and requested clarification
about short-term vacation rentals.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel closed the duly noticed Public
Hearing at 7:57 p.m.
In response to an inquiry by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel to address the speakers' questions
and concerns, Senior Planner Scott Donnell explained there is no change to the regulations
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for short-term vacation rentals. He also explained the differences, level of review, and past
streamlining efforts for projects in the Village and Barrio areas.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Hamilton, City Planner Don Neu explained that
while a timeline target may be feasible, delays may occur due to certain items like
architectural design standards. He also shared staff would need further direction from
Council on what else they want to modify in the plan. Mr. Neu also shared an option on how
to process the amendments.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled and introduced the Ordinance.
Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
introduce Ordinance No. CS-357 acknowledging receipt of the California Coastal
Commission's Resolution of Certification including suggested modifications for LCPA 14-01,
and approving the associated suggested modifications to the Village and Barrio Master Plan
and Local Coastal Program. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent).
Minute Motion by Council Member Hamilton, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
direct staff to bring back for Council consideration in two months, a workplan that includes a
timeline to address the following amendment package for the Village and Barrio Master Plan:
1) Decision making authority for the entire Village and Barrio Master Plan to City Council; 2)
Permitted uses vital to a live, work, play community; 3) Parking-in-lieu fees to be directed to
a specific area for parking and the potential for public/private partnerships for a specific
zoned parking structure; 4) Traffic impact analysis and mitigation fees specific to the Village
and Barrio Master Plan area and roadway conditions outside of the Coastal Zone; 5) Objective
architectural, historical and design standards within the Village and Barrio Master Plan area;
6) Solutions and options to avoid housing-in-lieu payments in the Village and Barrio area; 7)
Village and Barrio specific inclusionary policy; and to allow for general conversation regarding
additional components of the plan. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent).
Mayor Pro Tem Bhat Patel announced that Item No. 10 will be continued to the City Council
meeting on August 27, 2019.
10. PURE PROJECT BREWERY AND TASTING ROOM -Adoption of a Resolution approving a Minor
Site Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a 2,206-square-foot brewery and
tasting room located at 2825 State Street in the Village Center District of the Village and Barrio
Master Plan and within Local Facilities Management Zone 1; and,
Adoption of a Resolution approving a Parking In-Lieu Fee Program Participation Agreement
between the City of Carlsbad and Russell Satterly, Susan Satterly and Lindo Mino, property
owners, for the project known as Pure Project Brewery and Tasting Room located at 2825
State Street in the Village Center District of the Village and Barrio Master Plan and within
Local Facilities Management Zone 1. Case Name: Pure Project Brewery and Tasting Room.
Case No.: SDP 2019-0002/CUP 2018-0021 (DEV2018-0196). (Staff contact: Shannon Harker,
Community & Economic Development)
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City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
Resolutions.
11. OCEAN VIEW POINT-Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-358 approving amendments to the
citywide zoning and Local Coastal Program zoning maps to allow a change from one-family
residential 30,000 square foot minimum lot area (R-1 30,000} to one-family residential (R-1)
for a 5.4-acre portion of a 21.9-acre previously subdivided property generally located south
of the terminus of Twain Avenue within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program
and Local Facilities Management Zone 8. Case Name: Ocean View Point. Case No.: ZC15-
03/LCPA 15-05 (DEV15043); and,
Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-144 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Addendum; Approving a General Plan Amendment
to Amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan from Residential (R-1.5) to Residential
(R-4) and a Local Coastal Program Amendment to reflect the proposed General Plan Land Use;
and approving a Tentative Tract Map, Planned Development Permit, Coastal Development
Permit, Hillside Development Permit, and Habitat Management Plan Permit to allow for the
subdivision and development of 18 lots (13 single-family residential, one private street, and
four open space), all of which is contained within a 21.9-acre previously subdivided property
generally located south of the terminus of Twain Avenue within the Mello II Segment of the
Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 8. Case Name: Ocean View
Point. Case No.: GPA 15-02/LCPA 15-05/CT 15-07 /PUD 15-15/CDP 15-53/HDP 15-03/HMP
15-05 (DEV15043). (Staff contact: Jason Goff, Community & Economic Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing, introduce the
Ordinance and adopt the Resolution.
Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 8:35 p.m.
Senior Planner Jason Goff & City Planner Don Neu presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Bill Hofman of Hofman Planning and Engineering, representing the applicant and Gayle
Hynek, the owner of the property at Ocean View Point, spoke in support of the project and
explained that the lots and the subsequent residential homes built there will be compatible
with the adjacent neighborhoods. Jim Whalen of J. Whalen Associates, Inc., gave a PowerPoint
presentation on the project (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
David Hill, representing Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation, spoke in support of the project.
Fred Sandquist, representing Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation, spoke in support of the project.
Julie Han spoke in support of the project.
Submitted speaker cards in support of City Manager's recommendation; however, did not
wish to speak: David Santisteyan; Rebecca Ferguson; Tyler Martin.
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Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel closed the duly noticed Public
Hearing at 9:04 p.m.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the ordinance.
Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
introduce Ordinance No. CS-358 and adopt Resolution No. 2019-144. Motion carried, 4/0/1
(Hall -Absent).
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
This Item was heard before Item No. 8.
12. CITYWIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT AND INTERNAL AUDIT PROGRAM OVERVIEW -Receive
a presentation on the City's annual financial audit and internal audit program. (Staff Contact:
Kevin Branca, Administrative Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report.
13. PRESENTATION FROM CALIFORNIA'S DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND
RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) -Receive an informational presentation from CalRecycle staff on
the state of recycling and current and future regulations affecting organic waste and diversion
requirements. (Staff contact:• James Wood, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation.
Environmental Manager James Wood; Deputy City Manager Paz Gomez; and CalRecycle
Representatives Jill Larner and Marshalle Graham, presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Schumacher, CalRecycle Representative
Marshalle Graham explained the upcoming regulations did not include any funding or grant
sources.
In response to an inquiry by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, Cal Recycle Representative Marshal le
Graham explained the general infractions and penalties for not meeting the regulations.
ACTION: Council received the presentation.
RECESS:
Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel declared a recess at 9:40 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel reconvened the meeting at 9:47 p.m.
14. SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-145
accepting the Sustainable Materials Management Plan. (Staff Contact: James Wood, Public
Works)
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City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Environmental Manager James Wood and Deputy City Manager Paz Gomez presented the
report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Page DeCino spoke in support of the project and requested the city promote and include
agriservices, such as community-wide composting, like those offered through El Corazon
and/or the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation.
Lisa Roop spoke in support of the project and shared various local programs in relation to
reducing food waste and those promoting community-wide composting.
Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to adopt
Resolution No. 2019-145 accepting the Sustainable Materials Management Plan. Motion
carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -Absent).
This Item No. was heard before Item No. 8
15. COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY PROGRAM GOVERNANCE ANALYSIS REPORT AND JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY FORMATION -Receive a Community Choice Energy Program
Governance Analysis Report prepared for the Cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar and Encinitas; and,
Receive a City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee recommendation to negotiate and enter into a
Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement with the Cities of Del Mar and
Encinitas, subject to certain conditions; and,
Direct staff to: A.) Initiate negotiations with the Cities of Del Mar, Encinitas and other
potential partner agencies to prepare a Community Choice Energy Authority Joint Powers
Agreement, subject to the conditions outlined in the recommendations of the City Council
Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Community Choice Energy; B.) Prepare an ordinance implementing
a City of Carlsbad Community Choice Energy program through a Joint Powers Authority, and
C.) Return to City Council to obtain approvals and appropriations needed to establish and
convene a Community Choice Energy Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors in time to
approve and submit a Community Choice Energy Implementation Plan to the California Public
Utilities Commission by December 31, 2019 and launch a Community Choice Energy program
in 2021. {Staff Contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction to staff.
16. CONSIDERATION OF COMMENTS ON THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS'
DRAFT 6TH CYCLE REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY -Discuss and
consider a minute motion to provide written or verbal comments to the San Diego Association
of Governments' (SANDAG) draft 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
Methodology. (Staff Contact: Debbie Fountain, Community & Economic Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report, discuss and consider a minute motion
to provide written or verbal comments to SAN DAG.
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In response to an inquiry by Council Member Schumacher, Community & Economic
Development Director Debbie Fountain explained the difference in the language between the
5th and 6th cycles, discussed the household income groups and unit differences, and
SANDAG's data-driven focus on specific objectives in relation to both job and transit centers.
Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Schumacher, to
approve the letter drafted by staff regarding the San Diego Association of Governments' 6th
Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment Methodology. Motion carried, 4/0/1 (Hall -
Absent).
17. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
ANNUAL CONFERENCE -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-146 designating a voting delegate
and alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA,
October 16 -18, 2019 (Staff Contact: Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Resolution No. 2019-146 designating Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel as the voting delegate and
Council Member Schumacher as an alternate with no second alternate. Motion carried, 4/0/1
(Hall -Absent).
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Council Member Schumacher shared that the Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness will be hosting
a Town Hall Meeting Discussion about Homelessness on Wednesday August 28, 2019 from 6:00
p.m. -9:00 p.m. at the Harding Community Center.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Scott Chadwick announced the City will be hosting a
Public Finance Symposium on Thursday, August 29, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel announced that Members of the City Council have been invited to and
may be participating in the following event:
Friday, August 23, 2019 -11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce 2019 State of the Community
Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
5480 Grand Pacific Dr.
Carlsbad, CA
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Saturday, August 24, 2019 -5:30 p.m.
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Gala
Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
5480 Grand Pacific Dr.
Carlsbad, CA
Monday, August 26, 2019 -5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
City of Carlsbad State of the City Video Presentation
Carlsbad City Library
Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium
Carlsbad, CA
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel adjourned the duly noticed Meeting 10:15 p.m.
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Deputy City Clerk
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Exhibit 10
Dec. 10, 2019, City Council staff report (Item 16)
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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CITY COUNCIL
Dec. 10, 2019 6 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
Council Chamber
1200 carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: The Mayor announced that the City Council
is serving as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Item No. 9.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: None.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Oct. 22, 2019
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Nov. 12, 2019
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Nov. 12, 2019
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve
the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation in Recognition of Energy Upgrade California.
Mayor Hall introduced Laura Rosenthal, Field Team Manager of Energy Upgrade California and
former Mayor of the City of Malibu. Council Member Schumacher presented the
proclamation. Ms. Rosenthal shared about Energy Upgrade California's statewide educational
initiative to encourage residents to be more energy efficient.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Edward Fox, representing San Diego Veterans for Peace and representing a group, (Jim Brown
and Victor White) spoke about the organization's goals and accomplishments in assisting
veterans. He also shared historical and current information on nuclear weapons and threats.
He requested Council to approve a resolution to endorse the California Assembly joint
Resolution Nos. 30 and 33 and deliver this to the City of Carlsbad's sister city of Futso and to
the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki as part of the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of
the only use of atomic weapons ever used in war in Japan.
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tern Bhat-Patel, to
place on a future agenda for Council consideration of a resolution supporting California
Assembly joint Resolution Nos. 30 and 33 to be delivered to Futso, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki
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as a part of the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the use of atomic weapons in Japan.
Motion carried, 3/1 (Hall -No).
Bill Hart spoke against trenching the railroad tracks and suggested to instead build a plexiglass
tunnel over the tracks as he believes it will save money and time.
Trudy Stapleton spoke regarding the Poinsettia Pickle Ball Courts and expressed her gratitude
to the Council Members and Parks & Recreation staff, including Kyle Lancaster and Barbara
Kennedy, who worked on the project.
Council Member Schumacher requested to move Item No. 8 to follow Item No. 16
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Blackburn announced he would abstain from Item No. 4 due to a potential
conflict of interest.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 3, and 5 and 6. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0; Item
No. 4, Motion carried, 3/0/1 (Blackburn -Abstained).
Council Member
1. APPROVAL OF SIDE LETTER AMENDMENTS TO MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH CITY OF CARLSBAD LABOR GROUPS AND REVISIONS TO THE MANAGEMENT
COMPENSATION BENEFITS PLAN -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-245 approving side
letters between the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Police Management Association,
Carlsbad Police Officers' Association, Carlsbad City Employees' Association, Carlsbad
Firefighters' Association, Inc., approving revisions to the Management Compensation and
Benefits Plan and approving a transfer of $44,000 from the City Council Contingency
Budget in the General Fund. (Staff contact: Donna Hernandez and Judy von Kalinowski,
Human Resources)
2. APPROVAL OF SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS TO MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE CITY OF CARLSBAD LABOR GROUPS AND AMENDMENTS TO THE MANAGEMENT
BENEFIT PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTIVE RECEIPT -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-246
approving side letter agreements with the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Police
Management Association, Carlsbad Police Officers' Association, Carlsbad City Employees'
Association, and Carlsbad Firefighters' Association, Inc. and approving amendments to the
Management Compensation and Benefits Plan to modify the vacation and comp time
conversion programs to comply with IRS Constructive Receipt rules. (Staff contact: Darrin
Schwabe and Judy von Kalinowski, Human Resources)
3. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA. INC. -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2019-247 approving a Reimbursement Agreement with Lennar Homes of
California, Inc. for construction of a portion of Poinsettia Lane Reach E, associated with
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Carlsbad Tract No. 14-10, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 3922. (Staff contact:
Hossein Ajideh, Public Works)
4. AGREEMENT WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR EL CAMINO REAL
WIDENING -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-248 authorizing execution of a Professional
Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for El Camino Real widening from Cassia
Road to Camino Vida Roble, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6072, in an amount
not to exceed $394,044. (Staff contact: Brandon Miles, Public Works)
5. AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK SERVICE -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2019-249 authorizing execution of the California Green Business Network
(CAGBN) Services Agreement, acceptance of grant funds, and appropriation of grant funds
to the Environmental Management department budget. (Staff contact: Michael Grim,
Public Works)
6. DECLARATION OF CITY-OWNED VACANT PARCEL OF LAND AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND
AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON
PAJAMA DRIVE -Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-250 declaring a city-owned vacant
parcel of land as surplus property and authorizing the release of a Request for Proposals
for the sale of the property located on Pajama Drive in Oceanside, California (APN 149-
070-47-00). (Staff contact: Curtis Jackson, Real Estate)
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
7. AMENDMENT TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.45 -CONSUMPTION OF
ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES BY MINORS AT PARTIES, EVENTS OR GATHERINGS
-Introduction of Ordinance CS-366 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 8.45
Consumption of Alcohol or Controlled Substances by Minors at Parties, Events or
Gatherings. (Staff contact: Cindy Anderson, Police)
City Manager's Recommendation: Introduce the Ordinance.
Assistant City Attorney Walter Chung introduced the ordinance.
Police Chief Neil Gallucci and Deputy City Attorney Marissa Kaweki presented the report
and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
John Byrom, representing North Coastal Prevention Coalition, spoke in support of the
ordinance and the services the organization offers.
Ray Pearson, representing North Coastal Prevention Coalition, spoke in support of the
ordinance and thanked the city for their enforcement efforts.
Judy Strang, representing San Dieguito Alliance for Drug Free Youth, spoke in support of
the ordinance and shared about services the organization offers.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve
the introduction of Ordinance CS-366. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
This Item was moved to follow Item No. 16.
8. PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS -Adoption of a
Resolution approving the Planning Commission Work Plan for FY 2019-20; and
Introduction of Ordinance CS-367 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.24
regarding the Planning Commission to be consistent with Chapter 1.20 Meetings and
Chapter 2.15 Boards and Commissions. (Staff contact: Don Neu, Community & Economic
Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution and introduce the Ordinance.
9. AMENDMENT TO CMWD ORDINANCE 45 -IMPLEMENTION CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL NO.
998 -Introduction of CMWD Ordinance No. 47 amending Article II, Section 4 of CMWD
Ordinance No. 45 to comply with Senate Bill No. 998, the Water Shutoff Protection Act;
and
Adoption of CMWD Resolution No. 1625 approving the Residential Potable Water Service
Shutoff Protection Policy for Nonpayment of Charges. (Staff contact: Mario Remillard and
Vicki Quiram, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Introduce the Ordinance and adopt the Resolution.
Utilities Director Vicki Quiram and Meter Services Supervisor Mario Remillard presented
the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Blackburn, Utilities Director Vicki Quiram
explained approximately 25 residents do not pay their water bill because they can't afford
to do so. She also explained the city does not currently offer a scholarship program to assist
residents, but some other cities do offer scholarships.
Assistant City Attorney Walter Chung titled the ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to approve
the introduction of CMWD Ordinance No. 47. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
CMWD Resolution No. 1625. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
Minute Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher,
requesting staff to bring back information for a scholarship program for residents who
need assistance to pay their water bills. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
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ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
10. EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITIES ORDINANCE -Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-365 amending
Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 8.17 regarding Special Events, adding Chapter
8.18 regarding Expressive Activity Events and waiving applicable park user fees. (Staff
contact: Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-365.
Assistant City Attorney Walter Chung titled the ordinance.
Speakers in support of City Manager's recommendation: Misty O'Healy, representing
Indivisible 49; Timothy O'Healy; representatives from North County Civil Liberties Coalition:
Ellen Montanari, Robin Mastro, and Yusef Miller.
Submitted speaker cards in support of City Manager's recommendation; however, did not
wish to speak: Simon Angel; Teresa Dezazzo.
Mayor Hall commented on his strong support of free speech and public safety and
supported previous drafts of the ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat~Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Ordinance No. CS-365. Motion carried, 3/1 (Hall -No).
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
11. ORGANIC GREEN WASTE COMPOSTING RATES PUBLIC HEARING -Adoption of Resolution
No. No. 2019-252 approving increases to recycling and trash service rates related to green
waste, effective Jan. 1, 2020. (Staff contact: James Wood, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt
the Resolution.
Deputy City Manager of Public Works Paz Gomez and Environmental Manager James
Wood presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office
of the City Clerk).
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:52 p.m.
City Clerk Barbara Engleson reported the City Clerk's office received 67 written protests
from citizens across the city.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Environmental Manager
James Wood explained the increase in rates is from Republic Services, Inc. but that the fee
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will be administered through Waste Management's billing process. He also explained that
bins must be hauled by Waste Management.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:54
p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Resolution No. 2019-252. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
12. APPOINT ONE MEMBER TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION -Adoption of Resolution No.
2019-253 appointing one member to the Housing Commission to represent the At-Large
Category. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, to adopt Resolution No.
2019-253 appointing Allen Manzano to the Housing Commission. Motion carried
unanimously, 4/0.
13. APPOINT ONE MEMBER TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2019-254 appointing one member to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
(Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Applicant Robert Winston spoke about his experience, involvement in the community, and
interest in the position.
Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt Resolution No.
2019-254 appointing Michael Luna to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Motion carried
unanimously, 4/0.
14. PRESENTATION OF MASTER FEE SCHEDULE COST OF SERVICE STUDY RESULTS-Receive a
presentation on the results of the Master Fee Schedule Cost of Service Study. (Staff
contact: Roxanne Muhlmeister, Administrative Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report.
Deputy City Manager of Administrative Services Laura Rocha, Finance Manager Roxanne
Muhlmeister, Senior Management Analyst Erika Benitez, and NBS Government Finance
Group (NBS) representative Nicole Kissam, presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
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In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, NBS Representative Nicole
Kissam explained the comparative cities were selected as they are neighboring cities and
were also recommended by staff.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Deputy City Manager of
Administrative Services Laura Rocha explained a comparison study had not been
conducted for quite some time. She also explained there have been many process changes.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, City Manager Scott Chadwick
explained future presentations will include information on the comprehensive and
cumulative effects and impacts the fees have on users.
Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel directed staff to continue to show fee change comparisons in
neighboring jurisdictions.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, City Manager Scott Chadwick
explained in the future, staff can include a more comprehensive list of other cities in
comparable jurisdictions based on Council's request.
Mayor Hall directed staff to include the cities of Del Mar, Encinitas, Solana Beach, other
cities along the California State Route 78 corridor, and to keep in close contact with the
building industry. He also explained to keep in mind the differences of each city and how
they approach both minor and regular conditional use permits (CUPs).
Council Member Schumacher requested staff add the City of San Clemente and Orange
County coastal cities to the fee comparison list in the future.
15. PRESENTATION ON STATUS OF THE SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM -Receive
a presentation on the status of the Short-Term Vacation Rental Program and direct staff
as appropriate. (Staff contact: Kerry Jezisek, Community & Economic Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction to staff.
Interim CED Director Mike Peterson and Senior Program Manager Kerry Jezisek presented
the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Senior Program Manager
Kerry Jezisek explained primarily single-family homes have been used as short-term
vacation rentals, followed by multi-family homes. She stated staff can research how many
short-term vacation rentals are owned by LLCs or off-site large companies. She also
explained about local, state, and federal level tax requirements and the consequences for
non-compliance, including permit revocation and property liens.
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In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, City Manager Scott Chadwick
recommended Council make a minute motion for staff to complete a comprehensive
report on comparable coastal jurisdictions with short-term vacation rentals.
Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Schumacher,
for staff to complete a comprehensive report on comparable coastal jurisdictions with
short-term vacation rentals. Minute Motion revised to Substitute Minute Motion.
Council Member Schumacher explained she would be more apt to vote for the study if she
knew Council would be pursuing to amend the Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance. She
also explained she would like an update on the Short-Term Vacation Rental Subcommittee.
Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel explained for the record that as a researcher, she makes
decisions based on analysis. She explained that because short-term vacation rentals have
been a highly contentious topic throughout the city and state, she was not prepared to
decide whether the city's short-term vacation rental ordinance should be amended
without reviewing a comprehensive analysis of comparable jurisdictions.
Substitute Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Bhat-Patel, to pursue amending the short-term vacation rental ordinance. Motion failed,
2/2 (Hall, Blackburn -No).
ACTION: Council received the report.
16. VILLAGE AND BARRIO MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT PACKAGE-Receive a presentation and
direct staff on the scope and timing of the amendment package items described in the
Aug. 20, 2019, City Council action on the Village and Barrio Master Plan and, based on that
discussion, direct staff to return to City Council for confirmation of the project scope, work
plan and timeline, and resource strategy, as necessary. (Staff contact: Scott Donnell,
Community & Economic Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report and provide direction to staff.
Mayor Hall stepped down from the dais at 8:03 p.m. due to a potential conflict of interest.
City Planner Don Neu and Senior Planner Scott Donnell presented the report and reviewed
a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Simon Angel spoke in regard to decision-making authority and would like Council to oppose
the amendment and direct staff to apply the same process review standards to all districts
within the project. He also suggested to postpone the item until a District 1 representative
has been elected.
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TJ Childs spoke in regard to a dual zone clause, the objective standards in version 2 of the
Village and Barrio Master Plan from 2016 and asked if past information could be used. She
also requested the city not rely on public-private partnerships for projects like parking.
Gary Nessim spoke in regard to hosting a staff workshop on public-private partnerships
and how increasing the housing in-lieu fee would help solve the housing crisis.
Robert Wilkinson referred to items he submitted and the city's street tree program.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Senior Planner Scott Donnell
explained a brief timeline of when various housing law amendments and fees went into
effect.
Council Member Schumacher expressed her concern about objective and subjective
standards incorporated in upcoming state housing legislative changes.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Blackburn, City Planner Don Neu explained
the previous processes of the Village Design Review Board and possible challenges if a
group like this were to be reestablished. He also clarified the history of housing in-lieu fees
for different sized developments, gave examples of private-public partnerships and
business-to-business agreements in relation to parking, and explained that while there is
the possibility to make changes, it is timely and difficult due to the regulatory documents
and process of approval from various commissions.
A Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member
Schumacher, to move approval of allowing decision-making authority for the entire Master
Plan area to the City Council. Motion carried, 3/0/1 (Hall -Absent).
Council Member Schumacher requested three amendments be implemented, (including
decision making authority for the Master Plan); 1. Incorporating conditional use permits
such as the Farmer's Market and hospitality zone for the Hosp area and to accomplish
these objectives within three months to be sent to the California Coastal Commission. 2.
Ad hoc design review board and initiation of a comprehensive traffic study with multi
modal views including vehicular impacts to include Carlsbad Boulevard during certain
months listed and include traffic data from Oceanside and Encinitas. To be completed
within one year with target completion to be used as a baseline for development.
Council member Schumacher also requested the City Manager keep this a broadly
actionable item on the Dec. 17, 2019 agenda. 3. A review of the parking management
plan (to include commission review), parking in lieu fee, parking structure feasibility
study at the city owned property of Oak and State street, initiation of a Nexus study for
housing in lieu fees and to move forward with the staff recommendation of the Planning
Commissions public hearing on further items to be addressed.
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In response to an inquiry by Council Member Blackburn, City Planner Don Neu explained
several of the amendment items may not be feasible to implement within the timeframes
cited due to state laws and guidelines as well as other challenges.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Schumacher, City Manager Scott Chadwick
shared the potential timeline and constraints to complete the tasks in a timely manner,
including securing contractors and finalizing other pending projects.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Schumacher, City Planner Don Neu explained
the timeline and various projects planned to utilize SB 2 funds, including hiring consultants,
setting objective standards, and revising both the municipal code and the Village and
Barrio Master Plan.
Council Member Schumacher explained her support of establishing objective standards to
ensure future developments include residents' input. She also stated that she would prefer
a design review board that is ad-hoc in nature, assisted by consultants, using previous
drafts of architectural designs to create a tool box, and receive residents' final stamp of
approval.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Blackburn, City Planner Don Neu explained
staff can request that consultants modify their scope of work to address Council's
direction.
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel,
to add to a future agenda, the formation of an ad-hoc design review board, whose
composition and appointment process will be decided at that meeting, to work with a
consultant on the objective design standards and the design palette for the Village and
Barrio Master Plan area. Motion carried, 2/1/1 (Blackburn -No, Hall -Absent).
Substitute Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member
Blackburn, to place on a future Planning Commission agenda Workplan Item Nos. 2-4 and
6-8 to allow the public to have the opportunity to provide feedback and subsequently
return to City Council to discuss how to provide direction. Motion carried, 3/0/1 (Hall -
Absent).
Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel declared a recess at 9:22 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Bhat-Patel reconvened the meeting at 9:28 p.m.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Schumacher, City Planner Don Neu explained
the Master Plan amendment process in relation to the Planning Commission and City
Council.
Mayor Hall returned to the dais at 9:30 p.m.
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This Item was moved to follow Item No. 16.
8. PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2019-251 approving the Planning Commission Work Plan for FY 2019-20;
and
Introduction of Ordinance CS-367 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.24
regarding the Planning Commission to be consistent with Chapter 1.20 Meetings and
Chapter 2.15 Boards and Commissions. (Staff contact: Don Neu, Community & Economic
Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution and introduce the Ordinance.
Interim CED Director Mike Peterson and City Planner Don Neu presented the report and
reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Schumacher, City Manager Scott Chadwick
explained his concern with cyber safety and training required if volunteers were issued city
email addresses.
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel,
to include the addition of the inclusionary housing ordinance review and potentially any
revisions recommended to Council as well as the parking management plan review and
any potential revisions to Council. Minute Motion withdrawn.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Blackburn, Planning Commission Chair
Luna explained a priority structure would be helpful for the commission to effectively
deliver vetted documents and prevent further delay.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, City Planner Don Neu explained the current
timeline challenges and goals with various projects.
Assistant City Attorney Walter Chung titled the ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Resolution No. 2019-251; and Introduction of Ordinance CS-367. Motion carried,
unanimously (4/0).
17. REPORT ON HOW TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION
DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS ADVANCE MOBILITY AND CLIMATE GOALS-Receive
an informational report on the use of transportation system management and
transportation demand management programs to advance the city's mobility and climate
goals. (Staff contact: Paz Gomez, Public Works and Gary Barberio, Community Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report.
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Deputy City Manager of Community Services Gary Barberio and Deputy City Manager of
Public Works Paz Gomez presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk}.
Paige DeCino spoke regarding her concerns with the timeframes in the report,
recommended expanding the transportation demand management programs beyond the
largest employers, and adding safer bike lanes and public transit.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Schumacher, Deputy City Manager of Public
Works Paz Gomez explained that the study is anticipated to be completed within one year
and that Council will be updated regularly via the Semi-Annual Transportation Report.
In response to Speaker Paige DeCino's comment, Deputy City Manager of Community
Services Gary Barberio explained the city's efforts to expand its transportation demand
management programs.
ACTION: Council received the report.
18. POINSETTIA LANE TRAFFIC ANALYSIS PRESENTATION -Receive an informational
presentation providing the findings of the Poinsettia Lane Traffic Analysis performed by
LSA. (Staff contact: John Kim, Public Works}
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report.
Council Member Blackburn stepped down from the dais at 10:21 p.m. due to a potential conflict
of interest.
Deputy City Manager of Public Works Paz Gomez and City Traffic Engineer John Kim
presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the
City Clerk}.
In response to an inquiry by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, City Traffic Engineer John Kim
explained traffic data will continue to be monitored for future modifications.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Schumacher, Transportation Planner Arthur
Black of LSA, responded that Series 12 SANDAG model data was used as the city had the
data available and new model runs did not need to be coordinated with SANDAG. City
Traffic Engineer John Kim added that funding for new model runs had not been approved
in the scope of work and so they used the data they already had.
ACTION: Council received the report.
Council Member Blackburn returned to the dais at 10:35 p.m.
19. AMENDMENT TO POINSETTIA COMMUNITY PARK MASTER PLAN -Adoption of Resolution
No. 2019-255 approving an amendment to the Poinsettia Community Park Master Plan to
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relocate a proposed off leash dog park and add an adjacent parking lot and restroom.
(Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster, Parks Services Manager Tim Selke, and Park
Planning Manager Kasia Trojanowska presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, to
approve adoption of Resolution No. 2019-255. Motion carried unanimously 4/0.
20. PRESENTATION ON RESULTS OF PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT PROCESS FOR AN
OFF LEASH DOG AREA WITHIN VILLAGE H SOUTH PROPERTY -Receive a presentation on
the results of the public outreach and involvement process for a potential off leash dog
area within the Village H South property and direct staff on any next steps to be taken in
relation to this property. (Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation and provide direction to
staff.
Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster, Parks Services Manager Tim Selke, and Park
Planning Manager Kasia Trojanowska presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Tom Watson spoke regarding the importance of restoring the off-leash area on the property.
Melissa Furioli spoke regarding the importance of restoring the off-leash area on the
property.
Lonnie Smith spoke regarding forming an ad-hoc committee of staff and stakeholders and
suggested a modification to Option No. 3.
Submitted speaker card received; however, was not present to speak: Laura Ember.
Katherine Smoke spoke regarding the importance of restoring the off-leash area to what
existed there in the past.
Paige DeCino, representing Preserve Calavera, spoke regarding the options presented and
requested Council wait for more data before they decide on a design option.
Karen Merrill, representing Preserve Calavera, spoke regarding the lack of wildlife
movement and requested feedback from wildlife agencies to make a more informed
decision.
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Sherri Sullivan spoke regarding her concerns with the study and data presented and
requested more community outreach meetings be conducted.
Minute Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher,
to direct staff to work with Preserve Calavera for two months to reach a compromise on the
staff recommendation and on Option 4. Motion carried unanimously 4/0.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Hall and City Council Members reported on
activities and meetings of some committees and subcommittees of which they are members.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Hall announced that Members of the City Council have been
invited to and may be participating in the following events:
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019-5:00-7:00 p.m.
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Recognition Reception
Chamber of Commerce
5934 Priestly Dr.
Carlsbad, CA
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 -7:00-9:15 a.m.
City of Carlsbad Employee Holiday Breakfast
Omni La Costa
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd.
Carlsbad, CA
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed Meeting 11:12 p.m.
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Barbara Engleson
City Clerk
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Exhibit 12
May 5, 2020, City Council staff report (Item 11)
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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CITY COUNCIL
May 5, 2020 3 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 3 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
Council Chamber
1200 carlsbad Village Drive
carlsbad, CA 92008
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: Mayor Hall announced that City Council is
serving as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Consent Calendar Item
No. 5.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Meeting held April 7, 2020.
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve the
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 25, 2020.
Minutes were returned to staff to include verbatim discussion at the request of Council Member
Schumacher.
PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation of proclamation in recognition of Water Safety Month.
Council Member Bhat-Patel read the proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
City Clerk Barbara Engleson read the following public comments:
Jim Strickland wrote about lighting the NRG smoke stack blue every night in honor and support of
the essential workers and healthcare heroes.
Pierre Cochet-Weinandt wrote about the lack of enforcement at the beach regarding dangerous
conditions. He also commented that the beach should not open if enforcement could not be
managed properly.
Gary Nessim wrote about the need to relax sign ordinances until the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
Thomas Citrano wrote about the need to have a modified reopening of the Carlsbad athletic fields
and parks. He commented that the opening could be possible with safety regulations enforced
during activities.
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Naz Weigley wrote about supporting the Carlsbad Class of 2020 by hanging pictures on Carlsbad
Village Drive.
Socorro Anderson wrote in support of the partnership of La Posada de Guadalupe, Catholic
Charities, and other City of Carlsbad businesses.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to approve
Consent Calendar Item No. 1, 2, 3 and 5. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS -Acceptance of a Report on City Investments as of March
31, 2020. (Staff contact: Laura Rocha, Administrative Services and Craig Lindholm, City
Treasurer)
2. SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS-Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-075
authorizing settlement of the Workers' Compensation Claims of Micah Lambert. (Staff
contact: Donna Hernandez, Human Resources)
3. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH SILLMAN WRIGHT ARCHITECTS, INC. -Adoption
of Resolution No. 2020-076 authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Sillman
Wright Architects, Inc. to incorporate structural engineering design services into the design
work for the City of Carlsbad Public Safety and Service Center Improvements, Capital
Improvement Program Project No. 4715, in an amount not to exceed $365,225. (Staff
contact: Steven Stewart, Public Works and Mickey Williams, Police)
4. AGREEMENTS FOR THE SOUTH CARLSBAD BOULEVARD CLIMATE ADAPTATION PROJECT -
Adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of the State Coastal Conservancy Grant
Agreement and University of California Research Agreement, and acceptance and
appropriation of grant funds to the Environmental Management Department budget. (Staff
contact: Mike Grim, Public Works)
5. TEMPORARY RELIEF FROM CERTAIN POTABLE WATER BILL FEES IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-
19 PANDEMIC STATE OF EMERGENCY -Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District
Resolution No. 1639 confirming the executive manager's temporary relief measures in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency and authorizing the executive
manager to extend these measures through June 30, 2020, or the end of the state of
emergency, if necessary. (Staff contact: Mario Remillard and Vicki Quiram, Public Works)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
This item was pulled for discussion by Council Member Schumacher
4. AGREEMENTS FOR THE SOUTH CARLSBAD BOULEVARD CLIMATE ADAPTATION PROJECT -
Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-077 authorizing execution of the State Coastal Conservancy
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Grant Agreement and University of California Research Agreement, and acceptance and
appropriation of grant funds to the Environmental Management Department budget. (Staff
contact: Mike Grim, Public Works)
Council Member Schumacher explained that since the City is accepting a grant to pursue the
design of the realignment of Carlsbad Boulevard all the plans would need to be presented to
Council and a discussion would need to occur about the realignment even though it is a CIP
project.
In response to the inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Deputy City Manager, Public
Works Paz Gomez explained that the plans would be presented to Council for further
discussion and approval.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member Blackburn, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-077. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6. FY 2019-20 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 2 -Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-078 approving the Fiscal Year 2019-
20 Annual Action Plan Amendment No. 2, appropriating CDBG Funds to the expansion of La
Posada Homeless Facility and to the Fiscal Year 2019 Public Service Providers to provide
continued services for COVID-19 relief, authorizing the submittal of the Amended Action Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and approving the Amended
Citizen Participation Plan. (Staff contact: Nancy Melander, Community Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt
the resolution.
Mayor Hall opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 3:24 p.m.
Program Manager Nancy Melander presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
City Clerk Barbara Engleson read the following public comment:
Greg Angela wrote to thank the City Council for its recommendation of increased funding
for Interfaith Community Services.
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Hearing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Hall closed the duly noticed Public Hearing
at 3:35 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-078. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
7. COVID-19 ACTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORT -Receive a report on recent actions and
expenditures related to the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and provide direction
as appropriate. (Staff contact: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report.
City Manager Scott Chadwick, Assistant Director of Emergency Services David Harrison,
Deputy City Manager of Community Services Gary Barberio, Director of Parks &
Recreation Kyle Lancaster, Deputy City Manager of Public Works Paz Gomez, Police Chief
Neil Gallucci, Senior Program Manager Holly Nelson, Fire Chief Michael Calderwood, Chief
Innovation Officer David Graham, Communications Director Kristina Ray, and Deputy City
Manager of Administrative Services Laura Rocha presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
City Clerk Barbara Engleson read the following public comment:
Pierre Cochet-Weinandt wrote about the lack of enforcement at the beaches amidst the
COVID-19 restrictions.
Council received the report.
8. FUNDING ALLOCATION AND BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE
ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE -Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-
079 authorizing the city manager to do the following:
1. Allocate $5,000,000 from the economic uncertainty set-aside in the General Fund to the
Economic Recovery and Revitalization Initiative and establish the following funding
priorities:
a. $4,400,000 to the business loan program
b. $250,000 to the joint marketing strategy
c. $250,000 held as contingency or for future City Council decisions
d. $50,000 to partner on mediation and renegotiation services
e. $50,000 for city lessee relief
2. Establish a business loan program that is consistent with the parameters developed by
the Ad Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee
3. Negotiate with a third-party to administer the business loan program and return to the
City Council with a contract for approval if the cost exceeds $100,000 annually. (Staff
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contact: David Graham, City Manager Department and Laura Rocha, Administrative
Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
Chief Innovation Officer David Graham and Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services
Laura Rocha presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the
Office of the City Clerk).
City Clerk Barbara Engleson read the following public comments:
Brett Schanzenbach wrote to thank the City Council for considering the revitalization
initiative and that it would help businesses that have the potential to fall through the
cracks of other state and federal support programs.
Mark Rudyk wrote to thank the City Council for considering the revitalization initiative and
that it will help local businesses ease into a successful return to business.
Christine Davis wrote to thank the City Council for considering the revitalization initiative
and to advise that the business loan program should have a simple application process
with a quick funding mechanism.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, Chief Innovation Officer David
Graham explained that language can be added to the loan terms that the 90-day deferral
and the start of the loan term can be deferred for an additional period of time at the
discretion of staff for businesses that can demonstrate that they are closed and have seen
a significant drop in revenue.
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Bhat-
Patel, to add language in the loan terms that businesses that can demonstrate that they
are closed and have seen a significant drop in revenue will be allowed by discretion of
staff an additional 90-day deferral of payment and the start of the loan term can be
deferred. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-079 as amended. -Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
Mayor Hall declared a recess at 5:13 p.m.
Mayor Hall reconvened the meeting at 5:24 p.m.
9. WINDSOR POINTE RELOCATION & REPLACEMENT HOUSING PLAN -Adoption of Resolution
No. 2020-080 approving the Windsor Pointe Relocation Plan and Replacement Housing Plan
for the Affordable Housing Project located at 3606-3618 and 3630 Harding Street, and 965-
967 Oak Avenue. (Staff contact: David de Cordova, Community Development)
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City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
Housing Services Manager David De Cordova presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
City Clerk Barbara Engleson read the following public comments:
Denis Jensen wrote in opposition of the project and suggested that the project is in the
wrong location.
Teri Jacobs wrote in opposition of the project and said that the project wi/1 not help the
homeless problem.
Anthony Bona wrote in opposition of the project.
Thomas Matyn wrote to suggest the City Council stick to the original proposal and take
care of its veterans.
Council Member Schumacher stated she will be abstaining from the vote with strong
objection to use of the initial $4.225 million dollars restricted for veterans only as she
noted at the April 21, 2020 City Council Meeting.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-080. Motion carried, 3/1 (Schumacher -Abstained)
This item was continued from the April 21, 2020 City Council meeting.
10. OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS AND STREAMLINED PERMITTING FOR MULTIFAMILY
HOUSING AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS-This report offers four possible action
options for consideration by the City Council -Options 1 and 2 are reflected in Exhibit 1 as
originally presented to the City Council on April 21, 2020:
Option 1 includes an Ad Hoc Design Review Committee 1) Approving an agreement for
professional consulting services with RRM Design Group to assist in the preparation of
objective design standards and procedures to streamline the permitting process for
multifamily housing and mixed-use development projects, including an ad hoc design review
committee; 2) Appropriating $33,880 from the City Council's General Fund contingency
account for consultant costs associated with the ad hoc design review committee; and 3)
Providing direction to staff on the composition of the ad hoc design review committee and
the process for appointing its members and directing staff to return to the City Council for
the formal appointment of the committee; or,
Option 2 excludes an Ad Hoc Design Review Committee -Adopt a resolution (Exhibit 2)
approving an agreement for professional consulting services with RRM Design Group to assist
in the preparation of objective design standards and procedures to streamline the permitting
process for multifamily housing and mixed-use development projects; or
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Option 3 to remove Village and Barrio Master Plan from Senate Bill 2 Grant -adopt a
resolution approving an agreement for professional consulting services with RRM Design
Group to assist in the preparation of objective design standards and procedures to streamline
the permitting process for multifamily housing and mixed-use development projects, except
for the Village and Barrio Master Plan area and directing staff to submit to the California
Housing and Community Development Department a request to remove the Village and
Barrio Master Plan area from the Senate Bill 2 scope of work; or
Option 4 to pursue separate grant funding for Village and Barrio Master Plan Standards -
adopt a resolution (Exhibit 3) directing staff to pursue grant opportunities to assist in
developing a broader revisioning of objective design standards for the Village and Barrio
Master Plan area. (Staff contact: Jennifer Jesser, Community Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the report, discuss the options and adopt the
corresponding resolution to the preferred option.
Mayor Hall recused himself from participating in the discussion of this item at 5:26 p.m.
due to a potential conflict of interest.
Senior Planner Jennifer Jesser presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
City Clerk Barbara Engleson read the following public comments:
Pierre Cochet-Weinandt wrote in support of Option 1 and stressed the importance of the
Carlsbad Village in regard to tourism and revenue.
Catherine Ferguson wrote in support of the project and suggested that streamlining the
process will give more residents access to housing.
In a response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, Senior Planner Jennifer Jesser
explained that if the City Council were to delay approval of an option the SB2 funds would
not be in jeopardy, but it would shorten the time spent with the consultant to finish the
work and meet the deadline set by the state grant.
Motion by Council Member Schumacher, to choose Option 1 and to create a standing
committee to advise the City Council on the objective design standards for the Village and
Barrio Master Plan with a three-meeting recommendation. -Motion failed due to lack of
a second.
Motion by Council Member Bhat-Patel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn to choose
Option 4. -Motion failed, 2/1. (Schumacher -No)
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In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, City Planner Don Neu
explained that there are some standards for the master plan but there are no general
municipal code standards for this type of design.
ACTION: No action taken due to lack of majority confirmation. Item returned to staff to
be placed on a future City Council meeting agenda.
Mayor Hall returned to the meeting at 6:23 p.m.
11. INITIATION OF A GAP ANALYSIS OF THE CITY'S INCLUSIONARY HOUSING IN-LIEU FEE -
Consider the information contained in the staff report and if determined that an affordable
housing gap analysis should be initiated, adoption of Resolution No. 2020-081 authorizing the
issuance of a request for proposals for the professional consulting services necessary for the
preparation of an affordable housing gap analysis and authorizing the appropriation and
expenditure of $50,000 from the City Council's General Fund Contingency account for the
anticipated consultant costs. (Staff contact: Jeff Murphy, Community Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive the presentation and consider adoption of
the resolution.
Community Development Director Jeff Murphy presented the report and reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Bhat-Patel, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-081. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0.
12. DETERMINATION OF FOUR DEFICIENT STREET FACILITIES AND FINANCING PROGRAM
OPTIONS, INCLUDING EXTENSION OF COLLEGE BOULEVARD -Adoption of a resolution
determining deficiencies of four street facilities according to the Growth Management Plan
Vehicular Level of Service Standard, exempting such facilities from the Standard, expediting
CIP Project No. 6094 (widening northbound El Camino Real from Sunny Creek Road to
Jackspar Drive), and adoption of CEQA findings; and,
Provide direction to city staff on whether to pursue a city-led financing program, planning,
and environmental review for construction of the College Boulevard extension, which would
include the city undertaking a preliminary design and engineering assessment. If the council
does not pursue the College Boulevard extension at this time, provide direction to city staff
on whether to eliminate this extension from the City's General Plan; and
Provide direction to city staff on whether to pursue amending the Local Facilities
Management Zone 15 Plan and the Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan relating to the
obligation of private development in Zone 15 to fund the College Boulevard extension
project, which would include funding consultant assistance to amend these plans. (Staff
contact: Paz Gomez, Public Works and Laura Rocha, Administrative Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution and provide direction to staff.
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Deputy City Manager, Public Works Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Community
Services, Gary Barberio and Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services, Laura Rocha
presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the
City Clerk).
City Clerk Barbara Engleson read the following public comments:
Marco Gonzalez wrote in support of the proposal and requested that Council either make
the de facto moratorium finding contemplated by the Act administratively or bring it
forward at the next Council meeting for discussion and approval.
Steve Linke wrote in support of the proposal and said that it would significantly enhance
capacity, comfort, and safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.
City Attorney Celia Brewer explained that adopting the resolution presented by staff does
not preclude private or public financing of College Boulevard in the future. She also
addressed Mr. Gonzalez's public comment and explained that due to the adoption of
SB330 the City does not have ability to impose moratoriums.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services
Laura Rocha explained that the City is looking at a budget shortfall due to the COVID-19
pandemic and that regarding the timing of a financing plan a preliminary design and
engineering assessment report would need to be completed. She furthered explained
that the report would take about 18 months to complete but a plan could be developed
in a couple months.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Deputy City Manager, Public
Works Paz Gomez explained that a change to the recommended action was added after
their presentation to the Traffic Mobility Commission. The change was "if the City Council
does not pursue the College Boulevard extension at this time, the City Council would
provide direction to city staff on whether to eliminate the extension from the city's
general plan."
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Deputy City Manager,
Community Services Gary Barberio explained the tentative map for Sunny Creek
Apartments has no further extensions allowable under the State Map Act and the local
subdivision ordinance.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, Deputy City Manager, Public
Works Paz Gomez explained the reason they are recommending these facilities be
deemed exempt is because the current City Council direction states that it is a private
development obligation for two lanes. She further explained that the private developers
have already voiced that they will not fund the College Boulevard Extension and it is not
feasible in the foreseeable future. Because the project has been deemed not feasible and
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there is no financing plan approved by the City Council then they are requesting the
extension based on the criteria they outlined.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Bhat-Patel, Deputy City Manager,
Community Services Gary Barberio explained that if the City Council approves a financing
plan in the future they can unexempt the facilities. He furthered explained that the
general plan requires the city to monitor all roadway segments including exempted
roadways on an annual basis and if the roadway is deemed no longer deficient, staff
would recommend to unexempt it.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, Deputy City Manager,
Community Services Gary Barberio explained that the City gains more from the exemption
because it allows TDM measures to be applied to all development and not just
development that meets the threshold that is currently in the adopted TDM ordinance.
In addition it would give the City authority to condition Transportation System
Management (TSM) as well.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Hall, Deputy City Manager, Public Works Paz Gomez
explained that the 3-million-dollar estimate would be the cost of the preliminary design
and engineering assessment. She further explained that a full environment review and
additional stormwater requirements would be required for the project.
Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Hall to move adoption
of Item No. 1 including points A, B and C. Motion failed, 2/2 (Bhat-Patel, Schumacher -
No)
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Schumacher, City Attorney Celia Brewer
explained that staff could return the resolution with points A, Band C separated into three
resolutions.
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Council Member Bhat-
Patel to direct staff to return the resolution to City Council with points A, B and C above
separated into three resolutions. Motion carried, 3/1 (Hall -No)
Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher
to direct staff to pursue a city led financing program for the extension of College
Boulevard. Motion carried, 3/1 (Hall -No)
Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member Schumacher
to direct staff to provide direction on whether to pursue amending the Local Facilities
Management Zone 15 Plan. Motion carried, 3/1 (Hall -No)
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PUBLIC COMMENT {CONTINUED):
City Clerk Barbara Engleson read the following public comment:
Anthony Bona wrote about the need to reopen the city and urged the City Council to hold a special
meeting to discuss the issue.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Council Member Schumacher thanked essential workers, staff and the Economic Revitalization
subcommittee for their work.
Mayor Hall encouraged the public to respect one another, maintain social distancing and to wear
face masks when required.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Hall adjourned the duly noticed Meeting at 8:06 p.m.
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Exhibit 14
Nov. 4, 2020, Planning Commission staff report (Item 3)
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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Associate Planner Bustamante responded that there have not been complaints or negative comments to
Crape Myrtle trees.
Chair Anderson asked if there were any members of the public who wished to speak on the project. Seeing
none, she opened and closed public testimony at 3:19 p.m .
ACTION:
Motion by Commissioner Stine, seconded by Commissioner Lafferty, to adopt Resolution No. 7388. Motion
carried, 6/0/1. Commissioner Luna absent.
2. CDP 2020-0007 (DEV2019-0147) -TERRA BELLA DEVELOPMENT -Request for approval of a
Coastal Development Permit to allow the construction of a 4,118-square-foot single-family
residence with a SOD-square-foot two-car garage, basement, second floor terrace, roof deck,
and a pool located on a vacant lot at 6479 Surfside Lane within the Mello II Segment of the
city's Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 22. The project site is
located within the appealable area of the California Coastal Commission. The City Planner has
determined that the project belongs to a class of projects that the State Secretary for
Resources has found do not have a significant impact on the environment, and it is therefore
cate&orically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303{a), construction of a single-family residence.
City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 2 and stated Associate Planner Garcia would make the staff
presentation {on file in the Planning Division).
DISCLOSURES:
Commissioner Meenes, Stine, Merz and Geidner disclosed they walked and/ or drove by the site.
Commissioner Lafferty disclosed she looked up the site on Google Earth.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Anderson asked if there were any members of the public who wished to speak on the project, she
opened public testimony at 3:29 p.m.
Resident Randall Moore asked why this project was not required to be re-submitted. He commented that
· the proposed residence's enclosed staircase canopy exceeds the 25 feet limit by 4 feet. He asked if the
residence was moved back 3 feet as required. He also asked if the proposed residence has been corrected
for exceeding the 40% lot coverage requirement.
Associate Planner Garcia responded that the municipal code does not have a maximum height limit for the
staircase canopy, the home was shifted back 3 feet, and the lot coverage has also been corrected and is
now under 40%. Additionally, this project was not required to be re-submitted as the project was not
approved when the changes were made.
Chair Anderson asked if three were any additional members of the public who wished to speak on the
project. Seeing none, she closed public testimony at 3:33 p.m.
COMMISSION QUESTIONS:
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Commissioner Lafferty asked if other stair towers in the neighborhood exceed 35 feet. She expressed
concern with the height of the proposed tower and asked why the kitchen does not include a window.
Architect, Jack Bian, responded that they are willing to add a kitchen window and that the staircase tower
height is the minimum height to make it functional.
ACTION:
Motion by Commissioner Lafferty, seconded by Commissioner Geidner, to adopt Resolution No. 7387.
Motion carried, 6/0/1. Commissioner Luna absent.
3. MP 14-01 AMEND 2020-0009/LCPA 14-01 AMEND 2020-0010-Village and Barrio Master Plan
Amendment Package. An informational presentation to receive community and Planning
Commission feedback on potential amendments to the Village and Barrio Master Plan.
City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 3 and stated Associate Planner Glennon would make the staff
presentation (on file in the Planning Division).
City Planner Neu made the correction that the Barrio decision making authority was considered by the
commission in April and while the City Council asked to change the decision making authority to the council,
the commission chose to recommend that the master plan area permitting be under the authority of the
Planning Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Anderson asked if there were any members of the public who wished to speak on the project, she
opened public. testimony at ~:59 p.m.
A group presentation video was submitted by Imagine Carlsbad and played for the commission.
Resident Julie Ajdour requested the 3.2.2 clause, which invalidates all districts, be removed. Additionally,
design standards are requested as more recent construction has not been respectful towards neighbors.
Resident Barbara Segal commented that new construction in the village changes the small-town character
of the city and stated she is disgusted and disappointed and angry about what is happening.
Resident TJ Childs asked that paragraph 2.3.3 be rewritten to _in_clude only Blazer Trailer Park, for an update
on the VBMP lighting contract, stop sign additions to Roosevelt and Madison, red curbs be added to more
VBMP intersections, traffic circles be installed, and design styles be brought back to · VBMP building
guidelines.
Residents Brian Watts and Sondra Morrison oppose designating the neighborhood for commercial uses such
as parking lots and fast food restaurants. They request for consideration to keep the area for residential
and private businesses only.
Chair Anderson asked if three were any additional members of the public who wished to speak on the
project. Seeing none, she closed public testimony at 4:26 p.m.
COMMISSON DISCUSSION:
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Commissioner Geidner noted that she had categorized the public comments and a fair number of them
related to implementation issues. She recommended the "Implementation Plan", which is a tab in the
Village Barrio Plan, could be updated to address these concerns and facilitate implementation.
Commissioner Geidner stated that after watching the video in public comment about making Grand Ave.
similar to the Grand Rambla in Barcelona she researched a comment on it about bicycle boulevards and
thought that might also be a good way to connect the old City Hall site to the coast. Also, many comments
talked about a village feel and seem to want to keep the village building height lower. If Carlsbad does that
it will decrease future density in the village, so it might be worth thinking about housing at the Old City Hall
site in the future. This would help create the vitality that many commenters long for.
Commissioner Lafferty asked about item 2 regarding smart growth and whether the city has implemented
EPA guidance in the matter. She recommended that EPA standards be adopted. Additionally, she
recommended that language allowing storage facilities in the Village and Barrio should be removed.
Chair Anderson commented that permanent parking will be important in encouraging more people into
the area.
Commissioners Merz and Meenes agreed that available parking will encourage people to visit the area and
thus boost business in the area. Working with developers to encourage parking construction should be
considered. The challenges with additional parking include finding appropriate locations.
Chair Anderson addressed item 4 asking whether traffic fees collected from the Village and Barrio area
should only be used for the area or go into a general fund.
Commissioner Lafferty recommended that traffic fees be used per quadrant as changes within the Village
and Barrio area can affect surrounding neighborhoods. She noted only one egress out of the Barrio south
at Jefferson, and if alternates could be considered.
Commissioners Geidner and Meenes stated that they are hesitant to restrict fee usage and that perhaps a
financial strategy can be implemented after reviewing the capital improvement database.
Chair Anderson suggested that the Village area have general guides for keeping a tree palate along
sidewalks.
Commissioners Geidner and Lafferty encouraged historic preservation and suggested that an incentive for
owners to maintain historic buildings may be something to consider.
Chair Anderson, Commissioners Stine and Meenes agreed that implementing traditional architectural ideas
to new construction can help preserve the character of the Village.
Commissioner Lafferty asked what would change in amending VBMP section 2.7.i.1, as staff found this
standard to be especially restrictive. She stated that standards modifications should be used rather than
the item changed.
Chair Anderson stated that the standard has yet to be met and the language should be amended.
ACTION:
The Planning Commission received the presentation.
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EXHIBIT 16– VILLAGE AND BARRIO MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT
DISCUSSION CITY COUNCIL MAY 4, 2021
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No. COM-
MENTER
COMMENT STAFF RESPONSE
1 Cathy &
Steve
Brendel
Questions for Nov. 4 meeting:
1) please explain the plans for turning Grand and Madison
into pedestrian thoroughfares. We are in support, as long as
proper planning is done to not attract skateboarders and the
unsheltered population. The idea could be wonderful if
properly planned, or a disaster if not thoroughly thought
out.
2) please explain why the public lots in the Village do not
have overnight parking restrictions. We think that there
should be.
3) will there be public art included in a future parking
structure. We think there should be. What is the location
being proposed for the structure? We think it should be near
the train tracks. Hopefully, the structure will not be
conducive for skateboarding, crime and the unsheltered
population. The top of the structure could be a wonderful
lookout spot, miniature golf course, or restaurant - lots of
other fun ideas.
4) does the plan address the negative impact to businesses,
residents and tourists of unsheltered people in the Village
and Barrio? We think solutions are needed.
5) does the plan address cleanliness and unsightly
landscaping in the Village? We think it should. Trash, dirty
benches, overflowing trash cans, dead plants, portable toilet
havens for crime, dirty sidewalks.
6) is public art included in the overall plan? We think it
should be. Things like decorative sidewalks and pedestrian
areas, benches, tile work, etc.
7) infrastructure, facilities, and businesses that serve live,
work, play would be fabulous Please seize this opportunity
to make The Village and Barrio really special places, to be
proud of, for tourists and residents alike (they aren’t now).
Thank you for your comments.
•There are no current capital improvement projects for a pedestrian
thoroughfare on Grand Ave. and Madison Ave. However, the
Master Plan provides a key recommendation for Grand Ave to
become a pedestrian promenade with a proposed cycle track. The
Grand Ave. Pedestrian Promenade is also included in the
Implementation Action Matrix (Ch. 5).
•Public parking lots and/or parking structures are not intended for
overnight parking as defined in Appendix A. Parking enforcement is
currently provided by the Police Department, however, enforcement
is intended to be conducted through the Parking Ambassador
Program once initiated.
•Currently there are no plans for developing a parking structure
however it is a conditionally permitted use within the commercial
districts and the Master Plan provides parking structure
development standards.
•Appendix C of the Master Plan does identify funding sources that
can potentially fund and address homelessness and litter within the
Village and Barrio. Homelessness is addressed by the city’s
Homelessness Outreach Team, which has a homeless response plan
in place. Litter or debris in roadways is handled by the City’s Public
Works Dept. Litter or debris found at city parks and recreational
facilities is handled by the Parks and Recreation Dept.
•There are several public art policies within the Master Plan
addressing site planning, enhancing the pedestrian experience and
creating more walkable streets and alleyways. The Library and
Cultural Arts Dept. facilitates public art projects through
implementing the Art in Public Places Program and Public Art Vision.
•Chapter 4 “Mobility and beautification” includes a section focused
on incorporating arts and culture into the streetscape using public
art (Section 4.3.7). Currently, there is a public art project that will be
incorporated in the Village and Barrio Traffic Circle.Exhibit 16Nov. 16, 2021Item #13 Page 280 of 364
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No. COMMENTER COMMENT STAFF RESPONSE
2 Barbara
Segal
(Combined
Two Written
Responses)
Planning commission...master plan...community input....I’ve been living here in
Carlsbad for 14 years. For the last 5 or so, I’m completely disgusted with
Carlsbad’s transformation. The whole attraction for me was the feeling of a
small town and unique businesses. It’s ok to add and bring in some new
businesses, but the new construction of multistory buildings in and around the
village is absolutely disgraceful. You have completely changed the entire
character and feel of the town with your large and greedy developers. Parking
structures????? Really? What are you thinking? It’s NOT appealing. It’s NOT a
“small beach community” feel. Those who make money, including those
responsible for this change, are happy. But I can tell you that I’m not the only
one disgusted, disappointed, and angry about what is happening. And over the
years, I’ve given input and requested responses to some important safety
concerns, but the powers that be do whatever they want anyway. I love living
by the coast, but as a senior and homeowner, making a change is not the
answer. Hope this gets read and shared.
Thank you for your comments. Currently
there is no parking structure proposed.
The Village Center (VC), Freeway
Commercial (FC) and Hospitality (HOSP)
Districts have a maximum building height
limitation of 4 stories and 45’. This
standard helps achieve the square footage
required for mixed-use and multifamily
housing projects in the VC District and to
achieve minimum density requirements.
3a Simon Angel The staff report regarding this item is severely lacking to the point of being
pointless in that it fails to adequately address not only the 8 items presented to
the City Council originally, but it fails to address the items in its own staff
report. Items 1, 6, and 7 are not addressed at all. No mention is made of the
Design Review Committee, dual zone sites among other matters. I think it
would be appropriate for staff to review the record of previous City Council
meetings regarding the 8 items referred back to staff for amendments to the
VBMP and to conduct public meetings in accordance with City Council
discussions regarding amendments to the Plan for inclusion in an amendment
package. This package was to be submitted to the City Council and the
California Coastal Commission for certification. For this reason, I request this
informational meeting be postponed to a later date to provide meaningful
community input regarding a complete and detailed package as directed. The
last time the planning commission addressed the VBMP deciding to send it to
the City Council for approval it erred. Within 6 months of it being…
Thank you for your comments. All 8 items
are open for discussion. However, staff is
only presenting Items 2 through 4 and 8.
Items 1 and 5 through 7 are currently
being pursued and addressed through
separate projects. The community can
provide comments on those separate
projects. Nov. 16, 2021Item #13 Page 281 of 364
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3b Simon Angel …approved, 8 items were presented initially to modify and amend this
plan. Let us not make the same mistake again. There are numerous
changes that have been called for to the VBMP. The items in this
informational report fail by a long shot. Do not compound the problem
with no community input.
4 Penny Johnson
(Combined two
written
responses)
I realized that we could enjoy this natural beauty because the building
across the street on State St. was only one story tall. I imagined another
three stories added to that and it was a rude and depressing realization
that we would not be able to see and enjoy such a vision of nature with a
4-story building blocking the entire view. Is this what “Envision Carlsbad”
is all about? With your pushing 4 story buildings for Carlsbad, the very
least that should be done is leaving the 4 story buildings out of the core of
downtown Carlsbad.......a max of 2 stories would keep the ambiance of
the “ charm “ of Carlsbad and also give the Grand promenade the
openness that would make it a credible promenade. The members of the
planning commission should not be allowed to vote on anything that is a
final decision. They were not voted into their positions by the citizens of
Carlsbad. They were appointed and were appointed by the city council
members that were seeking planning members who would vote according
to their views on pro-development. This has led to overbuilding and traffic
problems that have lessened the quality of life in Carlsbad.
Thank you for your comments.
Currently the adopted Master Plan
includes a height limitation of 4 stories
and 45’ in the Village Center (VC),
Freeway Commercial (FC) and
Hospitality (HOSP) Districts. This
standard helps achieve the square
footage required for mixed-use and
multifamily housing projects in these
districts and to achieve the minimum
density requirements.
On Feb. 16, 2021, the City Council
approved changing the decision-
making authority for the entire master
plan to the City Council. For areas
outside the coastal zone, the changes
go into effect March 25, 2021.
Amendments inside the Coastal Zone
will become effective when the
California Coastal Commission
approves an amendment. The
amendment will be submitted to the
Coastal Commission later in date. Nov. 16, 2021Item #13 Page 282 of 364
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5 Lisa Potter Thanks for the opportunity to weigh on the amendments to the Village and
Barrio Master Plan. The piece that caught my eye was mention of creating
parking structures in these areas. I understand the need for more parking
to support downtown businesses and activities (like the street fairs), but a
typical parking structure is an incredible eye sore and will definitely
subtract from downtown’s character and appeal. The parking structure in
Oceanside by their train station is ugly, poorly lit, has too-skinny parking
spaces making it hard to park and get in and out of your vehicle, and dead
ends at the top with a difficult turn around. Definitely poorly planned and
a terrible use of almost beach front land. We should definitely not repeat
those mistakes. If a multi-story parking structure is truly needed, it should
be on the eastern outskirts of the village by the highway so as to not
impede with the village character and walkability. This is still an easy walk
for most and during certain seasons a shuttle could run between a few key
points like the beach or street fair, Sr. Center and the parking structure.
Thank you for your comments.
Currently, there is no parking structure
proposed. The Master Plan
recommends implementing a Parking
Management Program to address the
community’s parking issues. However,
parking structures are conditionally
permitted within commercial districts
in the Master Plan area and the Master
Plan does provide parking structure
development standards.
6 Julie Aidour Dear Planning Commission,
Thanks for revisiting this plan. Please eliminate 3.2.2 the clause that subtly
invalidates all districts. Please have design standards if possible now.
Several projects have been built since this plan went through. Hopefully
some things have been learned about the right & wrong way to do "infill"
building in neighborhoods that are already packed with residents and
businesses. This was understandably something new in Carlsbad. I could
list the projects that have been obnoxious towards their neighborhood
during the building process (here's looking at State & Oak...) or suggest a
different strategy. The construction at the northwest corner of Oak &
Madison is an example of a builder making an effort not to block the
sidewalk, hog the parking, put the porta potty under the neighbor's
window, leave debris in the street to flatten people's tires, put plywood
over a ditch where the sidewalk should be, etc. for months at a time.
Make some plans so other builders follow this one's standards. It can be
done - no need for the maximum disharmony. You have a role model - use
it.
Thank you for your comments. Policy
3.2.2 does not exist; however, your
issue of concern is referring to Policy
2.3.3. “Development Site Spanning
Multiple Districts.” This policy does not
invalidate all districts. Projects
spanning multiple districts are subject
to a site development plan, which shall
establish the development standards
for the site in a manner most
consistent with the underlying district’s
standards.
Currently staff is processing objective
design standards for the Village and
Barrio Master Plan through a separate
project. Nov. 16, 2021Item #13 Page 283 of 364
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7a Mary Anne
Viney November 4, 2020
Dear Planning Commission,
Thank you for all you do for our wonderful community, and for the
opportunity to write to you today about preserving the historical
roots of the City of Carlsbad, of which I am on public record, from
previous public comment. Whilst our City must accommodate the
affordable housing need, and rightly so, I am concerned we might
lose any remaining small-scale historic buildings unless we have a
well-defined historic preservation course of action.
I, like many community members, in my experience, believe that the
charm and character of our Village and Barrio are much enhanced by
existing historic structures, which provide a rich and fascinating
narrative of the development of our city. The potential loss of all of
those historic resources risks the charm and character that our
community highly values, as well as our ‘sense of place’, community
identity and cultural heritage.
In my understanding, The Village and Barrio Master Plan ‘recognizes
and supports the historical roots’ of the City, and calls for a program
to encourage preservation. The Village and Barrio Master Plan,
however, still needs to define this program and identify any historic
resources, if it is truly committed to preserving historic resources. I
am requesting Planning Commission consideration of designing such
a program and identifying historic resources at this time. Further,
apparently, there are few historic properties remaining (only about
12 historic properties remain of the 19 historic properties listed in
the 1991 Historic Resource Inventory that were approved by City
Council prior to 1990, per the Historic Preservation Library Staff). It
appears that Carlsbad’s Historic Preservation Commission has not
designated any historic properties for preservation since the 1993
appeal of the 1991 Historic Resource Inventory…
Thank you for your comments. The city
has an established Historic Preservation
Ordinance (Municipal Code Title 22)
which has a purpose to “effect and
accomplish the protection,
enhancement and perpetuation of
historic resources that represent or
reflect elements of the city’s cultural,
social, economic, political and
architectural history.”
The Master Plan’s Implementation
Action Matrix (Ch. 5) also includes the
establishment of a Mills Act Tax
Incentive Program which allows historic
property owners to receive a property
tax break in exchange for the
preservation and maintenance of the
historic property, therefore providing
property owners an incentive to list
their historic structure on the City’s
Historic Resources Inventory List.
However, the Mills Act Tax Incentive
Program has not yet been
implemented. Nov. 16, 2021Item #13 Page 284 of 364
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7b Mary Anne Viney [cont.]
However, community member public comments regarding
the maintenance of community character in the Housing
Element survey appear to have a wealth of opinion in favor
of community character, as well as historic preservation,
and including ideas of how to develop additional housing
and preserve historic buildings, as well. It may that our
community would be willing to identify local historic
properties to place on a cultural resource inventory list.
Does the City have a definition of ‘community character’
and a mechanism for the Planning department to use to
maintain ‘community character’ in Carlsbad? Are any of
the historic properties on the pre-1990 list being impacted
by the proposed housing element site selections? Please
consider requesting this list from Historic Preservation
Library Staff.
Could historic district regulations be adopted to protect
vulnerable, valuable buildings/parks/trees, etc., from being
demolished?
Would the designation ‘historic cultural resources’
constitute an objective standard? Thank you for
considering my request(s) and addressing the above
questions and I look forward to your consideration on this
important topic of historic preservation.
Community Character is not defined in the
Master Plan. The Master Plan does describe
the city as having a small-town beach-
community character. The Local Coastal
Program also has a Carlsbad Community
Vision which has a core value of having a
“Small Town Feel, Beach Community
Character, and Connectedness.”
Section 22.08.010 requires all property
owners of designated historic resources to
obtain a permit prior to proposing alterations
to the historic resource.
The City has an adopted Community Forest
Management Plan which includes the
Carlsbad Historic Village District Street Tree
Report and provides guidelines for
maintenance of street trees (Chapter 6 of the
Forest Management Plan).
Section 22.06.04 provides procedures and
requirements for creating new Historic
Districts including written consent of all of
the owners of property within the proposed
district to the proposed designation. The
Historic Preservation Commission must
review the request and provide a
recommendation to City Council for a final
decision. Nov. 16, 2021Item #13 Page 285 of 364
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8a T.J. Childs 1.Paragraph 2.3.3 Development Site Spanning Multiple Districts. Needs to be
rewritten so it pertains only to the Blazer Trailer part, which spans east to Roosevelt
and west to State.
2. When citizens inquired what properties paragraph 2.3.3 would pertain to; they
were told it only applied to the Blazer Trailer park. But right before the vote on the
VBMP was to be taken, citizens were told it changed, and that paragraph 2.3.3 could
now apply to any property within the VBMP area.
3. When asked why this was, we were told it was too late to make the citizenry aware
of the changes. The city produced six errata’s why was something so important as
this, not incorporated into one of them.
4. Paragraph 2.3.3 needs to be rewritten so it pertains only to the Blazer Trailer Park.
5. If this fails to happen a person or entity can buy up properties at the edge of a
district. change the zoning classification, then continue purchasing more properties
until the zoning of many and maybe most of the properties in that district have
changed. Thus, allowing them to nullify the zoning classification of a particular zone.
6. This is an especially egregious issue for residential districts, where the properties
within the district, can be changed property by property to a mixed use or business
zoning classification.
7.There has not been an update about the lighting contract for the Barrio. By now the
contractor was supposed to hold meetings with the residents to get our input about
possible lighting schemes.
8. There are still no stop signs on Roosevelt or Madison streets. Residents have asked
that there be stop signs put on Roosevelt and Madison streets to stop speeding cars.
9. First citizens were told a request to have stops signs rotated so they face towards
Madison and Roosevelt Streets had to be submitted to Caltrans for approval. Then we
were told that the two stop signs on the shorter east west streets could not be taken
down. Because switching the directions of the signs was considered to be a “taking.”
But that two additional stop signs could be added to the other corners of the
intersections.
Thank you for your
comments.
Policy 2.3.3. is intended to
provide direction for
projects that span multiple
districts Projects spanning
multiple districts are also
subject to a site
development plan, which
shall establish the
development standards for
the site in a manner most
consistent with the
underlying district’s
standards.
The Master Plan’s
Implementation Action
Matrix identifies street
improvements within the
Village and Barrio areas.
These improvements must
be added to the city’s
capital improvement
program to be
implemented. Funding
resources must also be
identified. Nov. 16, 2021Item #13 Page 286 of 364
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8b T.J. Childs [cont.]
10.So far nothing has been done, even though Digital Traffic Requests
have been submitted. How long do we have to wait for such a simple fix?
11.There are approximately 30 intersections in the Barrio. Many of which
have no red curbs at the corner of the intersections and or have well-worn
hardly visible crosswalks. Since the initial approval of the VBMP plan,
additional red curbs have been added to some intersections in the Barrio,
but there are several which need red curbs. The city has been notified
multiple times in multiple ways and in multiple venues, about these
hazards. How long do we have to wait for such a simple fix? Digital traffic
requests have been submitted to address these issues.
12.A contract was let to install traffic circles in the Village and Barrio.
Residents were told as part of this contract the contractor would be holding
meetings, where they could address additional traffic concerns. So far no
meeting and little improvements.
13.In the second draft version of the VBMP plan, there were several
design styles approved for proposed development in the village. There was
a great deal of community support for these design styles. They should be
brought back and reincorporated in the VBMP as guidelines for new
buildings in the village.
Please contact the Traffic
Division regarding your traffic
requests at 760-602-2730.
Objective Design Standards
including architectural styles
are currently being proposed
by staff through a separate
process. However, a scope of
work has not yet been
approved. Nov. 16, 2021Item #13 Page 287 of 364
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No. COMMENTER COMMENT STAFF RESPONSE
9 Scott Engel The overwhelming majority of citizens disapproved of 4 story
building heights and their input was categorically dismissed.
What's different now?
Thank you for your comments. Currently
the adopted Master Plan includes a height
limitation of 4 stories and 45’ in the Village
Center (VC), Freeway Commercial (FC) and
Hospitality (HOSP) Districts. This standard
helps achieve the square footage required
for mixed-use and multifamily housing
projects in the these districts and to
achieve the minimum density
requirements.
10 Brian Watts We oppose designating our neighborhood VG. Your
description of allowed uses can be described best as a poorly
considered pile of jellybeans. It is a "hodgepodge" toward no
discernable goal. Essentially you are proposing that our quiet
and peaceful enclave become a runover zone for incompatible
uses. If you believe that more parking lots, fast food
restaurants and laundromats are compatible, then you should
volunteer to desecrate your own neighborhoods, not ours.
You would be well advised to send this back to staff,
instructing them to consider whether the allowable uses
proposed are really how we want to define our city, the
Village, and this neighborhood. Except for hazardous uses like
dynamite factories you will effectively destroy our homes
when that is not necessary. Consider protecting our
neighborhood--your job--rather than destroying it for the
benefit of a few developers. Our well established
neighborhood, from one lot east of Roosevelt to Jefferson, is
made up of single-family and multi-family residences as well
as professional office buildings. These uses are, and have
been, compatible. At least make an effort, please.
Thank you for your comments. The Village
Genera (VG) District serves as a
transitional area between the adjacent
commercial properties within the Village
and Barrio Master Plan area and the
residential neighborhoods outside of the
Village and Barrio Master Plan area.
Therefore, this district allows for
residential and commercial uses to exist
side-by-side or in a mixed-use format. Nov. 16, 2021Item #13 Page 288 of 364
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11 Gary Nessim
(two written
responses)
Planning Commission Meeting November 4, 2020 Village and Barrio Master Plan
Improvements Mobility and Parking 1.5.2 Observations and suggestions; Those
that visit the Village notice the many new residential projects under construction
and coming before you. 2,000 residential units will add to the need for parking.
Additional restaurants are adding to that need, and soon NCTD will close its’
parking lots for development. Already individuals park on every corner blocking
pedestrian access and the view for pedestrian and bike traffic to traverse the
village. This is the opposite of mobility improvement. Attached is a photo of 800
Grand, an upscale residential development where the opportunity was missed for
a public private partnership for a privately built and maintained municipal
parking garage. The project did not go underground but could have fit a 100-
space municipal garage costing about 2.5 million. This garage would benefit
project residents with parking for guests at no cost to them. Who wants to visit a
village resident when no parking within a reasonable distance is available?
I strongly suggest including several paragraphs encouraging developers to
request funds from our parking in lieu fund for such a purpose. The developer
can propose such an addition with a little encouragement from our planning
manual. Photos of Old World Center and our citys’ Roosevelt Street Parking lots
which, if developed following other recent projects, would waste valuable space
underground. We need to encourage a public private partnership to add
municipal parking and not just collect funds expecting land to be created in
addition to the will to have the city build and maintain a municipal garage.
Would like to participate further in PC meeting and would like to suggest a
workshop, a virtual workshop to work on architectural style, parking and a few
other items you may suggest.
Thank you for your comments.
Currently the Master Plan
includes a Parking Management
Plan to address the community’s
current parking issues. Once
initiated, the Parking Ambassador
Program will ensure the Parking
Management Plan is properly
implemented and adequately
addresses parking issues.
However, parking structures are
conditionally permitted uses in
the commercial districts and the
Master Plan provides
development standards for
parking structures. The Master
Plan also encourages
public/private partnerships for
capital improvement projects.
Objective Design Standards
including an architectural design
palette are currently being
proposed through a separate
process however a scope of work
has not yet been finalized. It is
anticipated for there to be a
thorough public engagement
process in the development of
these standards. Nov. 16, 2021Item #13 Page 289 of 364
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12 Scott Engel The overwhelming majority of citizens disapproved of 4 story building
heights and their input was categorically dismissed. What's different
now?
Thank you for your comments.
Four Story buildings at a maximum
45’ in height are permitted within
the Village Center (VC), Freeway
Commercial (FC) and Hospitality
(HOSP) Districts. This standard
helps achieve the square footage
required for mixed-use and
multifamily housing projects in
these districts and to achieve the
minimum density requirements.
13a Imagine
Carlsbad STREET TREE PROGRAM
COMMUNITY INPUT ON THE VILLAGE-BARRIO MASTER PLAN 10-2020
This request askes that you make a recommendation to the Council to
have a Comprehensive Street Tree Plan be prepared for the area covered
by the Village-Barrio Master Plan. As the Village matures with its semi
urban environment in core area districts, street trees will be, more and
more, a significant element in the atmosphere and appearance of our
public corridors. Due to this it is best that we devise a plan that takes
into consideration what our forward thinking objectives are and define
specific criteria to best achieve those objectives. Even though there are
trees along most of these streets their inclusion has not been and are not
now guided by a common set of fully considered objectives. These core
area districts are unique to all of the Carlsbad and require a separate and
distinct set of guidelines for actions we take on this important design
element in the our downtown Village’s public realm.
Thank you for your comments.
There is no comprehensive street
tree program, however there are
several policies regarding street
trees in Chapter 4 Section 4.3.8.
There is also a heritage tree
program as part of the Carlsbad’s
Community Forest Management
Plan adopted in 2019. In the
Master Plan’s Implementation
Action Matrix, it states a
study/plan should be
implemented to identify top
priority streets to plant trees to
provide more shade and increase
connectivity between the Village
and Barrio. Nov. 16, 2021Item #13 Page 290 of 364
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13b Imagine Carlsbad [Cont.]
To illustrate where we are today, allow me to provide some examples;
Grand Avenue, as we all know has many trees, yes over a dozen different
verities line this relatively short corridor. From the distant past, the
grandeur of the Eucalyptus, oversized with many nearing the end of their
life span. Then we planted the Indian Laurel (Ficus) trees with their
muscular structure, spreading roots, heavy canopy and overabundance of
fruit. Each of these may be viewed as producing a significant presence that
may be held in esteem by some of the community. However, any objective
evaluation of these trees would show them as inappropriate for use as
trees to be repeated along the streets in a semi urban environment. This
fact elicits my standard mantra of, “Carlsbad we can do better than this” A
few other examples of our current efforts with street trees tied to new
redevelopment in the Village;
GRAND MADISON (built) The City stuck with a small to medium size trees
even though their canopies will grow to block signs for the street level
businesses in the new building, complaints will surly follow. These trees
will also do nothing to buffer the height of this new building.
GRAND JEFFERSON (unbuilt) Another mixed use building which is what we
want. However, it’s a 50ft tall building where the City required street tree
be a dwarf verity of tree (selected to help solve a engineering problem). A
tree that under ideal conditions would reach a height of some 20ft in a 20
year span. I am sure we all know that street trees in semi urban areas are
not ideal growing conditions.
SEA GROVE (built) At the north end of state, at the time the plans were
approved and prepared the City said “we don’t do street trees”, so
developer you must put some (just a few) trees along the street right next
to your building. If you have not viewed this development please go by and
see how awkward this looks. It goes without saying that street trees have Nov. 16, 2021Item #13 Page 291 of 364
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13c Imagine Carlsbad [Cont.]
not been a standard part of street improvements, more like an unwanted
stepchild that we will just have to look after.
MIXED USE - STATE & OAK (built) This mixed-use building presents the
classic solution found on many street in the Village. This where the
development selected a “project theme street tree”. This project at its
corner site so it planted their theme tree to wrap around on both streets.
These trees identify the project not the streets, they do not place the new
building into the neighborhood, into the community rather they did all
they could to standalone. Trees should provide a design theme element
for the public corridor, for the street not for the individual developments
along their reach. The City wide Landscape Manual has a standard for
theme street trees on the major arterial roadways throughout the City, I
know as I am the one that originally put that standard in the first manual
back in the 80s.
The current Village-Barrio Master Plan has only mild standards for the
architectural appearance of new buildings. Even as we ask for additional
guidelines on architecture to be added to the document there will
continue to be a verdant mix of architectural styles framing our public
spaces. Today and to a greater extent in the near future this will produce a
visually active street scene. An atmosphere that will seem visually busy
and even chaotic for many of us. To counter this, the design of the public… Nov. 16, 2021Item #13 Page 292 of 364
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13d Imagine Carlsbad [Cont.]
realm should attempt to unify these corridors with common design
elements. One of the most effective at producing this desirable effect are
the trees we place along each route.
If we agree on this primus we should all see that we have been off the
mark on a number of important Village core corridors, State and Grand
being the most prominent examples of the problem. The process we
currently have in guiding our action on street trees uses too narrow a set
of criteria in making decisions on this important element of our downtown
atmosphere. Hence we need to stop and cycle back to produce an
effective tool, a plan, to better guide our actions, A Comprehensive Street
Tree Plan is needed for the Master Plan, please make that
recommendation to the Council. Nov. 16, 2021Item #13 Page 293 of 364
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14a Imagine
Carlsbad PARKING IN OUR DOWNTOWN VILLAGE - 5th edition Sept 29, 2020
This is not the typical complaint of not having enough parking for patrons,
employees and residents in the village. However, it is a request for better
management for parking, specifically temporary parking of vehicles servicing the
businesses that are so critical for a thriving downtown environment in Carlsbad. This
should be viewed as “best practice” management by the City to improve business
activity and the safety of all. A management effort, perhaps with the VBA assisting,
for the betterment of both business and their community of customers.
Clearly, you see this on any 6 out of 7 days of a typical week, trucks sitting in an area
not meant for this use. Typically, unloading supplies in a painted median on Grand,
in a bike lane on CVD or the Boulevard or travel lane on any one of the side streets.
A few years ago the Council was presented with and approved of the concept of
“Complete Streets” giving it their full support. The 2018 Village-Barrio Master Plan
also calls for more and more from streets in this neighborhood. The parking study
prepared in support of the master plan identified this very issue, stating “the
community has complained about trucks parked in travel lanes” and then identified
what could be done to solve this problem, in part that is “curb management”. We
ask that you direct action on a comprehensive management practice to implement
the masterplan and parking study solving this current problem. Service vehicles
parking in an inappropriate location that cause conflicts with modes of travel.
We whole heartedly support the redevelopment that brings new businesses along
our downtown streets. However, each new business must be required to identify
the type, size and frequency of service vehicles for the type of business they plan to
have . They need to identify where these vehicles will do their temporary parking.
Beyond that, all existing businesses (maybe as part of new business licenses) should
also do the same, that’s identifying vehicle size, frequency and the location for
temporary service vehicle parking for their business….
Thank you for your
comments.
Policy 1.5.4.A.6 states
the city should, “plan for
service vehicle
deliveries through curb
lane management and
where feasible, alley-
only deliver areas.”
The Implementation
Action Matrix also
identifies hiring a
Parking Management
Program Manger to
oversee the
implementation of the
comprehensive parking
management program
that will strengthen and
improve shared parking
in the area and
implement other
parking management
and Transportation
Demand Management
(TDM) strategies to
create a more balanced
and efficient parking
system. Nov. 16, 2021Item #13 Page 294 of 364
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RESPONSE
14b Imagine
Carlsbad
[Cont.]
…As we all know, the Village is fortunate to have a number of alleys in its core area. These
were meant just for this reason and each should be made right and managed for use by
service vehicles as their primary function. Where there are no alleys other parking locations
must be identified, some developments may have room on site. Many others may need to
use street curbs. These could be identified as service only for a certain time period, say 6AM
to 3PM, then use these areas for later day drop off /pickups of patrons or evening valet use.
I am an active cyclist who rides with others in and through the village every week. Riding
many of the city’s arterial roadways we are very appreciative of the improvements the City
has made over the last number of years reducing auto lane widths to enlarge bike lanes and
adding buffer areas between the two and / or adjacent parking. Anyone riding on most
streets knows well the inherent danger that comes with this activity, riding side by side bike
to auto. There is a substantial increase in overall bike use in Carlsbad. The E-bike has spawned
this increase in use, from first timer (scary tourist), to full families, to our youth riding to and
from home to the beach on their fat tires E- bikes complete with surfboard rack. And that is
great it is exactly what we should want to see, Carlsbad residents using passive power to
move from their neighborhoods to our coastline and all points between. Delivery trucks in
bike lanes make gamblers of all those riding, old and young, will motorist allow me to move
into their auto lane, or must I stop?
Many if not most of the streets in the Village are oversized in width. This provides a great
opportunity. All of this public land to re-imagine, re-engineer for all modes of travel as per
“complete streets” and meeting our climate action objectives. Supersize our arterial
roadways throughout the city just not the roads in the area we call a “Village” as that is a
contradiction in terms, use and atmosphere. Please let’s put together a management
program to provide the appropriate location and space for the temporary parking for all
service vehicles that removes the current hazardous condition. We can and should provide a
grace period for some businesses due to the current need for expanded outdoor space at
some curbs. However, we must not use that transition period as an excuse to not act now on
this management task. “We can do better”! Nov. 16, 2021Item #13 Page 295 of 364
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No. COMMENTER COMMENT STAFF RESPONSE
15 Imagine
Carlsbad
Video for the Grand Avenue Promenade located at the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/yycjmd4y
Thank you for your video comment.
The Grand Avenue Promenade is
listed as one of the Key Village
Recommendations in the Master Plan.
In the Implementation Action Matrix,
a Grand Ave. Promenade Feasibility
Project is identified as needed to be
conducted in the short term. Design
of the promenade is also identified as
being completed in the mid-range
term. Nov. 16, 2021Item #13 Page 296 of 364
COMMUNITY INPUT ON THE VILLAGE-BARRIO MASTER PLAN 10-2020
This request askes that you make a recommendation to the Council to have
a Comprehensive Street Tree Plan be prepared for the area covered by the
Village-Barrio Master Plan. As the Village matures with its semi urban
environment in core area districts, street trees will be, more and more, a
significant element in the atmosphere and appearance of our public corridors.
Due to this it is best that we devise a plan that takes in to consideration what
our forward thinking objectives are and define specific criteria to best achieve
those objectives. Even though there are trees along most of these streets
their inclusion has not been and are not now guided by a common set of fully
considered objectives. These core area districts are unique to all of the
Carlsbad and require a separate and distinct set of guidelines for actions we
take on this important design element in the our downtown Village’s public
realm .
To illustrate where we are today, allow me to provide some examples;
Grand Avenue, as we all know has many trees, yes over a dozen different
verities line this relatively short corridor. From the distant past, the grandeur
of the Eucalyptus, oversized with many nearing the end of their life span.
Then we planted the Indian Laurel (Ficus) trees with their muscular structure,
spreading roots, heavy canopy and over abundance of fruit. Each of these
may be viewed as producing a significant presence that may be held in
esteem by some of the community. However any objective evaluation of
these trees would show them as inappropriate for use as trees to be repeated
along the streets in a semi urban environment. This fact elicits my standard
mantra of, “Carlsbad we can do better than this”
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A few other examples of our current efforts with street trees tied to new
redevelopment in the Village;
GRAND MADISON (built) The City stuck with a small to medium size trees
even though their canopies will grow to block signs for the street level
businesses in the new building, complaints will surly follow. These trees will
also do nothing to buffer the height of this new building.
GRAND JEFFERSON (unbuilt) Another mixed use building which is what we
want. However, it’s a 50ft tall building where the City required street tree be
a dwarf verity of tree (selected to help solve a engineering problem). A tree
that under ideal conditions would reach a height of some 20ft in a 20 year
span. I am sure we all know that street trees in semi urban areas are not
ideal growing conditions.
SEA GROVE (built) At the north end of state, at the time the plans were
approved and prepared the City said “we don’t do street trees”, so developer
you must put some (just a few) trees along the street right next to your
building. If you have not viewed this development please go by and see how
awkward this looks. It goes without saying that street trees have not been a
standard part of street improvements, more like an unwanted stepchild that
we will just have to look after.
MIXED USE - STATE & OAK (built) This mixed use building presents the
classic solution found on many street in the Village. This where the
development selected a “project theme street tree”. This project at its corner
site so it planted their theme tree to wrap around on both streets. These trees
identify the project not the streets, they do not place the new building into the
neighborhood, into the community rather they did all they could to stand
alone.
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Trees should provide a design theme element for the public corridor, for the
street not for the individual developments along their reach. The City wide
Landscape Manual has a standard for theme street trees on the major arterial
roadways throughout the City, I know as I am the one that originally put that
standard in the first manual back in the 80s.
The current Village-Barrio Master Plan has only mild standards for the
architectural appearance of new buildings. Even as we ask for additional
guidelines on architecture to be added to the document there will continue to
be a verdant mix of architectural styles framing our public spaces. Today and
to a greater extent in the near future this will produce a visually active street
scene. An atmosphere that will seem visually busy and even chaotic for many
of us. To counter this, the design of the public realm should attempt to unify
these corridors with common design elements. One of the most effective at
producing this desirable effect are the trees we place along each route.
If we agree on this primus we should all see that we have been off the mark
on a number of important Village core corridors, State and Grand being the
most prominent examples of the problem. The process we currently have in
guiding our action on street trees uses too narrow a set of criteria in making
decisions on this important element of our downtown atmosphere. Hence we
need to stop and cycle back to produce an effective tool, a plan, to better
guide our actions, A Comprehensive Street Tree Plan is needed for the
Master Plan, please make that recommendation to the Council.
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From:Barbara
To:Planning
Date:Saturday, October 31, 2020 9:44:09 AM
Planning commission...master plan...community input....I’ve been living here in Carlsbad for 14 years. For the last 5
or so, I’m completely disgusted with Carlsbad’s transformation. The whole attraction for me was the feeling of asmall town and unique businesses. It’s ok to add and bring in some new businesses , but the new construction ofmulti story buildings in and around the village is absolutely disgraceful. You have completely changed the entirecharacter and feel of the town with your large and greedy developers. Parking structures????? Really? What are youthinking? It’s NOT appealing. It’s NOT a “ small beach community” feel. Those who make money, including thoseresponsible for this change, are happy. But I can tell you that I’m not the only one disgusted, disappointed, andangry about what is happening. And over the years, I’ve given input and requested responses to some importantsafety concerns, but the powers that be do whatever they want anyway.I love living by the coast, but as a senior and homeowner, making a change is not the answer.Hope this gets read and shared.Thank youBarbara SegalSent from my iPhoneCAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
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November 4, 2020
To: City of Carlsbad Planning Commission (planning@carlsbadca.com)
City of Carlsbad Senior Planner Scott Donnell (scott.donnell@carlsbadca.gov)
Dear Planning Commission,
Thank you for all you do for our wonderful community, and for the opportunity to write to you
today about preserving the historical roots of the City of Carlsbad, of which I am on public
record, from previous public comment.
Whilst our City must accommodate the affordable housing need, and rightly so, I am concerned
we might lose any remaining small-scale historic buildings unless we have a well-defined
historic preservation course of action.
I, like many community members, in my experience, believe that the charm and character of
our Village and Barrio are much enhanced by existing historic structures, which provide a rich
and fascinating narrative of the development of our city. The potential loss of all of those
historic resources risks the charm and character that our community highly values, as well as
our ‘sense of place’, community identity and cultural heritage.
In my understanding, The Village and Barrio Master Plan ‘recognizes and supports the historical
roots’ of the City, and calls for a program to encourage preservation. The Village and Barrio
Master Plan, however, still needs to define this program and identify any historic resources, if it
is truly committed to preserving historic resources. I am requesting Planning Commission
consideration of designing such a program and identifying historic resources at this time.
Further, apparently, there are few historic properties remaining (only about 12 historic
properties remain of the 19 historic properties listed in the 1991 Historic Resource Inventory
that were approved by City Council prior to 1990, per the Historic Preservation Library Staff). It
appears that Carlsbad’s Historic Preservation Commission has not designated any historic
properties for preservation since the 1993 appeal of the 1991 Historic Resource Inventory.
However, community member public comments regarding the maintenance of community
character in the Housing Element survey appear to have a wealth of opinion in favor of
community character, as well as historic preservation, and including ideas of how to develop
additional housing and preserve historic buildings, as well. It may that our community would be
willing to identify local historic properties to place on a cultural resource inventory list.
Does the City have a definition of ‘community character’ and a mechanism for the Planning
department to use to maintain ‘community character’ in Carlsbad?
Are any of the historic properties on the pre-1990 list being impacted by the proposed housing
element site selections? Please consider requesting this list from Historic Preservation Library
Staff.
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Could historic district regulations be adopted to protect vulnerable, valuable
buildings/parks/trees, etc., from being demolished?
Would the designation ‘historic cultural resources’ constitute an objective standard?
Thank you for considering my request(s) and addressing the above questions and I look forward
to your consideration on this important topic of historic preservation.
Sincerely,
Mary Anne Viney
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From:Planning
To:Planning Commission
Cc:Shelley Glennon; Don Neu; Ronald Kemp; Melissa Flores
Subject:FW: Comments on Amendments for VBMP
Date:Tuesday, November 3, 2020 5:26:58 PM
From: T. j. Childs <childst777@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 4:28 PM
To: Planning <Planning@CarlsbadCA.gov>
Subject: Comments on Amendments for VBMP
Please read this at the 4 Nov 2020 Carlsbad Planning Commission meeting.
1. Paragraph 2.3.3 Development Site Spanning Multiple Districts. Needs to be rewritten so it pertains
only to the Blazer Trailer part, which spans east to Roosevelt and west to State.
2. When citizens inquired what properties paragraph 2.3.3 would pertain to; they were told it only
applied to the Blazer Trailer park. But right before the vote on the VBMP was to be taken, citizens were
told it changed, and that paragraph2.3.3 could now apply to any property within the VBMP area.
3. When asked why this was, we were told it was too late to make the citizenry aware of the changes.
The city produced six errata’s why was something so important as this, not incorporated into one of them.
4. Paragraph 2.3.3 needs to be rewritten so it pertains only to the Blazer Trailer Park.
5. If this fails to happen a person or entity can buy up properties at the edge of a district. change the
zoning classification, then continue purchasing more properties until the zoning of many and maybe most
of the properties in that district have changed. Thus, allowing them to nullify the zoning classification of a
particular zone.
6. This is an especially egregious issue for residential districts, where the properties within the district ,
can be changed property by property to a mixed use or business zoning classification.
7. There has not been an update about the lighting contract for the Barrio. By now the contractor was
supposed to hold meetings with the residents to get our input about possible lighting schemes.
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8. There are still no stop signs on Roosevelt or Madison streets. Residents have asked that there be
stop signs put on Roosevelt and Madison streets to stop speeding cars.
9. First citizens were told a request to have stops signs rotated so they face towards Madison and
Roosevelt Streets had to be submitted to Caltrans for approval. Then we were told that the two stop signs
on the shorter east west streets could not be taken down. Because switching the directions of the signs
was considered to be a “taking.” But that two additional stop signs could be added to the other corners of
the intersections.
10. So far nothing has been done, even though Digital Traffic Requests have been submitted. How long
do we have to wait for such a simple fix?
11. There are approximately 30 intersections in the Barrio. Many of which have no red curbs at the
corner of the intersections and or have well-worn hardly visible crosswalks. Since the initial approval of
the VBMP plan, additional red curbs have been added to some intersections in the Barrio, but there are
several which need red curbs. The city has been notified multiple times in multiple ways and in multiple
venues, about these hazards. How long do we have to wait for such a simple fix? Digital traffic requests
have been submitted to address these issues.
12. A contract was let to install traffic circles in the Village and Barrio. Residents were told as part of this
contract the contractor would be holding meetings, where they could address additional traffic concerns.
So far no meeting and little improvements.
13. In the second draft version of the VBMP plan, there were several design styles approved for
proposed development in the village. There was a great deal of community support for these design
styles. They should be brought back and reincorporated in the VBMP as guidelines for new buildings in
the village.
T. J. Childs
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From:Planning
To:Melissa Flores
Subject:FW:
Date:Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:57:28 PM
-----Original Message-----
From: Barbara <sunngirl67@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 11:36 AM
To: Planning <Planning@CarlsbadCA.gov>
Subject: Re:
Yes, that would be ok to read my letter.
Thanks
Sent from my iPhone
> On Nov 2, 2020, at 8:21 PM, Barbara <sunngirl67@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Thank you for your quick response.
> My answer is I’m thinking about it.
> I will get back to you.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Nov 2, 2020, at 8:40 AM, Planning <Planning@carlsbadca.gov> wrote:
>>
>> Thank you for your comments. Are you requesting these comments be read during the planning commission
hearing? They will be forwarded to the planning commission and the planner working on the project.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Barbara <sunngirl67@gmail.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 9:44 AM
>> To: Planning <Planning@CarlsbadCA.gov>
>> Subject:
>>
>> Planning commission...master plan...community input....I’ve been living here in Carlsbad for 14 years. For the
last 5 or so, I’m completely disgusted with Carlsbad’s transformation. The whole attraction for me was the feeling
of a small town and unique businesses. It’s ok to add and bring in some new businesses , but the new construction of
multi story buildings in and around the village is absolutely disgraceful. You have completely changed the entire
character and feel of the town with your large and greedy developers. Parking structures????? Really? What are you
thinking? It’s NOT appealing. It’s NOT a “ small beach community” feel. Those who make money, including those
responsible for this change, are happy. But I can tell you that I’m not the only one disgusted, disappointed, and
angry about what is happening. And over the years, I’ve given input and requested responses to some important
safety concerns, but the powers that be do whatever they want anyway.
>> I love living by the coast, but as a senior and homeowner, making a change is not the answer.
>> Hope this gets read and shared.
>> Thank you
>> Barbara Segal
>> Sent from my iPhone
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GRAND PROMENADE - VILLAGE to the PC July20, 2020
We, “Imagine Carlsbad”,. (Start Video1) would like to reintroduce you to the
idea of the “Grand Promenade” in the Village. From this reintroduction we ask
that you our Planning Commission make a recommendation to the Council to
follow through on the study listed as a phase one action item in the
Implementation Section of the Village-Barrio Master Plan. Our recommendation
is that this study of the Grand Promenade be placed, as a fully funded action
item, in the current CIP. An action item to be started no later than next year.
The primary goal of the study is to produce the optimum balance of
efficiency and safety allowing the three main modes of movement
(mobility), pedestrians walking, cyclists on bikes, and motorist in vehicles
to share this corridor as equals. IC has continued to study this idea, and
from our recent work we present to you two issues that we believe warrant
further review now from a City-sponsored study. We all understand that year
2020 has brought us challenges, both unexpected and painful. Budgets may
have tightened however, the work we are requesting, focused just on mobility,
should have a cost that is modest when compared to other recent city studies.
And we are now all aware of the attractive benefits of social activities and dinning
held outdoors , year round like at the Village, like on the pedestrian Rambla, like
in our mild, Pacific influenced, climate. Performing this study now may well
establish the required ground work preparing the GP to qualify for federal
grants from a new (socially oriented) infrastructure funding program.
We all know Grand Ave, as of today, is one of just two east - west thoroughfares
that cross the rail corridor doing so at grade in the Village. Hopefully that will
change some time in the near future as the Village matures. At its full length of
just two thirds of a mile it’s a thoroughfare held solely within the Village core,
from it’s east end cul de sac at Interstate-5 to Ocean Street at the Pacific.
SERIES OF NUMBERED GRAPHIC EXHIBITS )
(1) Like us, you may have asked yourself what is a 100 foot wide street r.o.w.
doing in an area referred to as a Village? However, we are fortunate that those
who laid out this thoroughfare many years ago, when the car was becoming king,
super sized its width. (2) Now this allows us to utilize that excessive width to re-
imagine, and to re-purpose this public land re- prioritizing it from people in cars
(3) to people without cars plain and simple. The idea is a vibrant/active corridor,
that once confirmed as a planned improvement, will become a catalyst (4) for
further redevelopment, and once built it becomes an exciting enhancement for
this neighborhood and for the full Carlsbad community.
(5) Imagine Carlsbad came to the idea of the Grand Promenade around 2007
and (6) generated our first plan for it before 2010. (7) We, like many of us,
understood how unique our Village is with its proportion as well as scale when
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We saw how Grand Avenue’s width could become a linear open space pulling
pedestrians and social activity east from the Boulevard & State St tying the full
Village together. (9) We pitched the GP to the city and requested that the
Village get a completely new master plan to better guide re-development of
private property and to also the enhancement of the public realm. (10) Both
request were a struggle. Finally a decision came for a new Master Plan and we
got the idea of the GP into that document.
As an iterative planning process, I.C. considered the ideas for the GP in the new
MP. Initially we did not accept the idea of a “cycle track” (11) as the best option
for the network of routes that support cycling mobility in and through the Village.
Studying the corridor further we could not find a superior solution. Grand Avenue
has many intersections to cross in its relatively short run. The many intersections
in every solution even our original design with (12) roundabouts always present
potential conflicts for novice cyclist. We believe the separated environment of the
cycle track may produce a quickened cycling pace that will carry along these
short blocks and through the many intersections.(13) Inherent in these full
function intersections are the vehicle turning movements they provide. This
produces the potential problem from all the southbound turns that will cross the
dual directional cycle track. (14) This is where the un-attentive motorist who does
not pick up on all there is to deal with in making a simple turn south may cause a
car/bike accident. I.C.s solution, (15) picking up on an option mentioned in the
MP, is limiting turning movements by having one way auto travel for a three block
stretch on Grand, from State to Jefferson Streets. (16) This solution reduces
turning movements south across the cycle track and should also allow for
increased curbside parking along the northern street edge.
(17) This lead our study to a 2nd issue, circling back to another feature of our
original proposal. That is placing the GP on the south side of the corridor. One
of the benefits from placing it there is the ease of staging special events on the
GP that we’d like to see take place on most days of the week. This is made much
easier with vehicle access provided by the mid block alleys. However, we now
recognize these points of access are a double-edged sword for the GP. (18)
Great for staging events but not so great for both the day to day pedestrian
environment on the Rambla and safety for the cycle track users. We now
propose these points of access from alleys be clipped at the northern end for
anything other than staging events. Making this decision produces complications
requiring further study. It should go without saying that what the idea of a GP
does at its foundation is put pedestrians and cyclist on par with motorist.
Did you fell that, did you just fell the earth move?, yes some of us will have
difficulty with this premise, change can be hard, so please expect some to
push back on this.
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from the point of view of a landscape architect & urban designer. We propose
that further study of these issues be aided by other disciplines, namely traffic &
civil engineers, either staff or consultant. 19) We highlight these two issues,
limiting potential conflicts between non-auto and auto mobility as reasons
enough to take the idea of a GP to the next level of study. To not take this
requested action now would mean we are not serious about the idea, that it is
just words and exhibits on paper.
(20) With success on this request, IC wants to re-focus our attention on the
“Rambla” with its pedestrian oriented enhancements (20.5) and amenities.
Currently we break the Rambla into three general areas. (21) First, the 15ft or so
adjacent to the private property edge. This area should have a strong relationship
to those buildings and the businesses they house. This is where the majority of
al-fresco dining should take place. (22) Second the middle area is where most of
the pedestrian movement will take place and where plaza type features will be
located, (23) third is the edge next to the cycle track where we place elements to
buffer that movement and areas for bicycle parking.
(Vidoe2) It should go without saying that this neighborhood, The Village,
represents our best opportunity on creating a vibrant neighborhood that is viewed
as our downtown, as our Town Center by all of Carlsbad. In response to that
vision we should do all we can to make the Village a great place to live & work.
And also a destination for a day’s long outing that all of us visit often, pointing to it
with pride as our community’s point of focus, our downtown, our Town Center.
That potential will be greatly enhanced if Carlsbad makes the correct decision
and selects the existing City Hall site as the location for our new Civic Center.
The creative redevelopment of this site into our new flagship facility can be a
meaningful and important element for our downtown Village and act as an anchor
at the eastern end of the Grand Promenade. To make this investment in our town
center “world class” it will be best if we can tie these two important downtown
elements together via a new pedestrian tunnel under Interstate-5. The idea of a
tunnel is also in the new Master Plan.
As we say, “a destination for a day’s outing” for the full Carlsbad community’s
enjoyment. To make that vision come alive we all should understand the
importance of a Town Center to our community and wrap our arms around the
Village to make it all it can be for all of Carlsbad!
Once again, the primary goal of the requested study is to produce a plan for
an optimum balance between efficiency and safety allowing the three main
modes of movement, pedestrians walking, cyclists on bikes, and motorist in
vehicles to share this corridor equally.
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From:Penny Johnson
To:Planning; City Clerk; Council Internet Email
Subject:Grand promenade
Date:Sunday, November 1, 2020 7:07:46 PM
I am impressed and I favor of a Grand promenade much like was presented by Mr Nessim. His vision is very well
done and kudos to him for his hard work and vision.
The video looks and has the feeling of what a promenade should look and feel like.
To accomplish such a vision there should be nothing higher than 2 stories .......period !!!!!
Promenades are to be wide and open for the pleasurable activity of being outside and reveling in nature and in
space. In order to appreciate the experience that makes people want to linger in this environment , it cannot be
hemmed in by 4 story buildings that would give the feeling of imprisonment in a canyon with a sterile ,cold ,
depressing experience.
You are not creating a pleasurable environment that would draw people ,both residence and visitors, if you are
taking away the envelopment of the ocean and sky that become as one when you are in downtown Carlsbad
..........that is the karma of Carlsbad !!!!!!!
My friends and I were enjoying sitting outside at Mas Finas last nite at around 5:30 and marveling at the beautiful
pink and blue clouds that were being lit up by the setting sun.
I realized that we could enjoy this natural beauty because the building across the street on State St. was only one
story tall. I imagined another three stories added to that and it was a rude and depressing realization that we would
not be able to see and enjoy such a vision of nature with a 4 story building blocking the entire view.
Is this what “Envision Carlsbad” is all about ?
With your pushing 4 story buildings for Carlsbad, the very least that should be done is leaving the 4 story buildings
out of the core of downtown Carlsbad.......a max of 2 stories would keep the ambiance of the “ charm “ of Carlsbad
and also give the
Grand promenade the openness that would make it a credible promenade.
Penny Johnson
resident of Old Carlsbad for 43 years
760 729 4689
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Planning Commission Meeting November 4, 2020 Village and Barrio Master Plan
Improvements
Mobility and Parking 1.5.2
Observations and suggestions;
Those that visit the Village notice the many new residential projects under
construction and coming before you. 2,000 residential units will add to the need
for parking. Additional restaurants are adding to that need, and soon NCTD will
close its’ parking lots for development. Already individuals park on every corner
blocking pedestrian access and the view for pedestrian and bike traffic to traverse
the village. This is the opposite of mobility improvement.
Attached is a photo of 800 Grand, an upscale residential development where the
opportunity was missed for a public private partnership for a privately built and
maintained municipal parking garage. The project did not go underground but
could have fit a 100 space municipal garage costing about 2.5 million. This garage
would benefit project residents with parking for guests at no cost to them. Who
wants to visit a village resident when no parking within a reasonable distance is
available?
I strongly suggest including several paragraphs encouraging developers to request
funds from our parking in lieu fund for such a purpose.
The developer can propose such an addition with a little encouragement from our
planning manual. Photos of Old World Center and our citys’ Roosevelt Street
Parking lots which, if developed following other recent projects, would waste
valuable space underground. We need to encourage a public private partnership
to add municipal parking and not just collect funds expecting land to be created in
addition to the will to have the city build and maintain a municipal garage.
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From:Scott Engel
To:Planning
Subject:Public Outreach
Date:Wednesday, November 4, 2020 2:16:52 PM
I desire to have my comment read into the record at the Planning Commission
meeting.
The overwhelming majority ofcitizens disapproved of 4 storybuilding heights and theirinput was categoricallydismissed. What's differentnow?
Scott Engel4220 Isle DrCarlsbad, 92008
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PARKING IN OUR DOWNTOWN VILLAGE - 5th edition Sept 29, 2020
This is not the typical complaint of not having enough parking for patrons,
employees and residents in the village. However, it is a request for better
management for parking, specifically temporary parking of vehicles servicing
the businesses that are so critical for a thriving downtown environment in
Carlsbad. This should be viewed as “best practice” management by the City
to improve business activity and the safety of all. A management effort,
perhaps with the VBA assisting, for the betterment of both business and their
community of customers.
Clearly, you see this on any 6 out of 7 days of a typical week, trucks sitting
in an area not meant for this use. Typically, unloading supplies in a painted
median on Grand, in a bike lane on CVD or the Boulevard or travel lane on
any one of the side streets. A few years ago the Council was presented with
and approved of the concept of “Complete Streets” giving it their full support.
The 2018 Village-Barrio Master Plan also calls for more and more from
streets in this neighborhood. The parking study prepared in support of the
master plan identified this very issue, stating “ the community has complained
about trucks parked in travel lanes” and then identified what could be done to
solve this problem, in part that is “curb management”. We ask that you direct
action on a comprehensive management practice to implement the master
plan and parking study solving this current problem. Service vehicles parking
in an inappropriate location that cause conflicts with modes of travel.
We whole heartedly support the redevelopment that brings new businesses
along our downtown streets. However, each new business must be required
to identify the type, size and frequency of service vehicles for the type of
business they plan to have . They need to identify where these vehicles will
do their temporary parking. Beyond that, all existing businesses (maybe as
part of new business licenses) should also do the same, that’s identifying
vehicle size, frequency and the location for temporary service vehicle parking
for their business.
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As we all know, the Village is fortunate to have a number of alleys in its core
area. These were meant just for this reason and each should be made right
and managed for use by service vehicles as their primary function. Where
there are no alleys other parking locations must be identified, some
developments may have room on site. Many others may need to use street
curbs. These could be identified as service only for a certain time period, say
6AM to 3PM, then use these areas for later day drop off /pickups of patrons
or evening valet use.
Photo of the typical
situation
I am an active cyclist who rides with others in and through the village every
week. Riding many of the city’s arterial roadways we are very appreciative of
the improvements the City has made over the last number of years reducing
auto lane widths to enlarge bike lanes and adding buffer areas between the
two and / or adjacent parking . Anyone riding on most streets knows well the
inherent danger that comes with this activity, riding side by side bike to auto.
There is a substantial increase in overall bike use in Carlsbad. The E-bike
has spawned this increase in use, from first timer (scary tourist), to full
families, to our youth riding to and from home to the beach on their fat tires
E- bikes complete with surfboard rack. And that is great it is exactly what we
should want to see, Carlsbad residents using passive power to move from
their neighborhoods to our coast line and all points between. Delivery trucks
in bike lanes make gamblers of all those riding, old and young, will motorist
allow me to move into their auto lane, or must I stop?
Many if not most of the streets in the Village are oversized in width. This
provides a great opportunity. All of this public land to re-imagine, re-
engineer for all modes of travel as per “complete streets” and meeting our
climate action objectives. Supersize our arterial roadways throughout the city
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terms, use and atmosphere. Please let’s put together a management
program to provide the appropriate location and space for the temporary
parking for all service vehicles that removes the current hazardous condition.
We can and should provide a grace period for some businesses due to the
current need for expanded outdoor space at some curbs. However, we must
not use that transition period as an excuse to not act now on this
management task. “We can do better”!
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From:simon angel
To:Planning
Cc:don.neu@carlsbadcs.gov
Subject:Item #3 Village and Barrio Master Plan amendment package, November 4, 2020
Date:Sunday, November 1, 2020 6:14:46 PM
The staff report regarding this item is severely lacking to the point of being pointless in that it fails to adequately
address not only the 8 items presented to the City Council originally but it fails to address the items in its own staffreport. Items 1, 6, and 7 are not addressed at all. No mention is made of the Design Review Committee, dual zonesites among other matters. I think it would be appropriate for staff to review the record of previous City Councilmeetings regarding the 8 items referred back to staff for amendments to the VBMP and to conduct public meetingsin accordance with City Council discussions regarding amendments to the Plan for inclusion in an amendmentpackage. This package was to be submitted to the City Council and the California Coastal Commission forcertification. For this reason I request this informational meeting be postponed to a later date to provide meaningfulcommunity input regarding a complete and detailed package as directed.
The last time the planning commission addressed the VBMP deciding to send it to the City Council for approval iterred. Within 6 months of it being approved, 8 items were presented initially to modify and amend this plan. Let usnot make the same mistake again. There are numerous changes that have been called for to the VBMP. The items inthis informational report fail by a long shot. Do not compound the problem with no community input.
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From:Sondra and Brian
To:Planning
Cc:Sondra Morison and Brian Watts
Subject:VG Zone in Village
Date:Wednesday, November 4, 2020 12:41:03 PM
Please read this into the record at today's Planning Commission meeting.
We oppose designating our neighborhood VG. Your description of allowed uses can bedescribed best as a poorly considered pile of jelly beans. It is a "hodgepodge" toward no
discernable goal.
Essentially you are proposing that our quiet and peaceful enclave become a runover zone forincompatible uses. If you believe that more parking lots, fast food restaurants and laundomats
are compatible, then you should volunteer to desecrate your own neighborhoods, not ours.You would be well advised to send this back to staff, instructing them to consider whether the
allowable uses proposed are really how we want to define our city, the Village, and thisneighborhood.
Except for hazardous uses like dynamite factories you will effectively destroy our homes
when that is not necessary.
Consider protecting our neighborhood--your job--rather than destroying it for the benefit of afew developers.
Our well established neighborhood, from one lot east of Roosevelt to Jefferson, is made up of
single-family and multi-family residences as well as professional office buildings. These usesare, and have been, compatible.
At least make an effort, please.
Sincerely,
Brian Watts
and Sondra Morison2664 Madison Street
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From:brendel4776@gmail.com
To:Planning
Subject:Village and Barrio Master Plan
Date:Friday, October 30, 2020 5:23:19 PM
Questions for Nov 4 meeting:
1) please explain the plans for turning Grand and Madison into pedestrian thoroughfares. We are in support, as long
as proper planning is done to not attract skateboarders and the unsheltered population. The idea could be wonderful
if properly planned, or a disaster if not throughly thought out.
2) please explain why the public lots in the Village do not have overnight parking restrictions. We think that there
should be.
3) will there be public art included in a future parking structure. We think there should be. What is the location
being proposed for the structure? We think it should be near the train tracks. Hopefully, the structure will not be
conducive for skateboarding, crime and the unsheltered population. The top of the structure could be a wonderful
lookout spot, miniature golf course, or restaurant - lots of other fun ideas.
4) does the plan address the negative impact to businesses, residents and tourists of unsheltered people in the Village
and Barrio? We think solutions are needed.
5) does the plan address cleanliness and unsightly landscaping in the Village? We think it should. Trash, dirty
benches, overflowing trash cans, dead plants, portable toilet havens for crime, dirty sidewalks.
6) is public art included in the overall plan? We think it should be. Things like decorative sidewalks and pedestrian
areas, benches, tile work, etc.
7) infrastructure, facilities, and businesses that serve live, work, play would be fabulous
Please seize this opportunity to make The Village and Barrio really special places, to be proud of, for tourists and
residents alike (they aren’t now).
Thank you,
Cathy and Steve Brendel
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From:Lisa Potter
To:Planning
Subject:Village and Barrio Master Plan Amendments
Date:Friday, October 30, 2020 2:13:46 PM
Morning,
Thanks for the opportunity to weigh on the amendments to the Village and Barrio Master Plan. The
piece that caught my eye was mention of creating parking structures in these areas. I understand
the need for more parking to support downtown businesses and activities (like the street fairs), but a
typical parking structure is an incredible eye sore and will definitely subtract from downtown’s
character and appeal. The parking structure in Oceanside by their train station is ugly, poorly lit, has
too-skinny parking spaces making it hard to park and get in and out of your vehicle, and dead ends at
the top with a difficult turn around. Definitely poorly planned and a terrible use of almost beach
front land. We should definitely not repeat those mistakes. If a multi-story parking structure is truly
needed, it should be on the eastern outskirts of the village by the highway so as to not impede with
the village character and walkability. This is still an easy walk for most and during certain seasons a
shuttle could run between a few key points like the beach or street fair, Sr. Center and the parking
structure.
Thanks for your consideration,
KR,
Lisa
Lisa Potter
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From:Planning
To:Planning Commission
Cc:Shelley Glennon; Don Neu; Ronald Kemp; Melissa Flores
Subject:FW: Revisiting Village Barrio Master Plan- please read at Wed Nov 4 meeting
Date:Tuesday, November 3, 2020 8:18:30 AM
From: michaelajd <michaelajd@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 7:39 PM
To: Planning <Planning@CarlsbadCA.gov>
Subject: Revisiting Village Barrio Master Plan- please read at Wed Nov 4 meeting
Dear Planning Commission,
Thanks for revisiting this plan.
Please eliminate 3.2.2 the clause that subtly invalidates all districts.
Please have design standards if possible now.
Several projects have been built since this plan went through.Hopefully some things have been
learned about the right & wrong way to do "infill" building in neighborhoods that are already packed
with residents and businesses. This was understandably something new in Carlsbad. I could list the
projects that have been obnoxious towards their neighborhood during the building process ( here's
looking at State & Oak...) or suggest a different strategy.
The construction at the northwest corner of Oak & Madison is an example of a builder making an
effort not to block the sidewalk, hog the parking, put the porta potty under the neighbor's window,
leave debris in the street to flatten people's tires,put plywood over a ditch where the sidewalk
should be, etc. for months at a time.
Make some plans so other builders follow this one's standards. It can be done - no need for the
maximum disharmony. You have a role model - use it.
All the best,
Julie Ajdour ,barrio resident
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From:Penny Johnson
To:Planning; City Clerk; Council Internet Email
Subject:Planning commission discretionary voting
Date:Monday, November 2, 2020 7:34:19 PM
The members of the planning commission should not be allowed to vote on anything that is a final decision.
They were not voted into their positions by the citizens of Carlsbad. They were appointed and were appointed by
the city council members that were seeking planning members who would vote according to their views on pro
development . This has led to overbuilding and traffic problems that have lessened the quality of life in Carlsbad .
Penny Johnson
Old Carlsbad resident 43 years
760 729 4689
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public comment. .. agenda item 13. VILLAGE & BARRIO MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT
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I am writing as the owner of Status Skateshop located at 3045 Roosevelt St. I would like to thank you for the opportu-ity
to be part of the Village & Barrio Master Plan Amendment discussion.
We are a family friendly skateboard shop that originally opened at 2801 Roosevelt in August of 2020; we moved to 3iJ:l5
Roosevelt this past August, just three months ago. Since then we have been trying to find a solution to adequately outfit
our business with signage, however, the current Village and Barrio Master Plan does not allow us to install signage in the
most natural and obvious location. And, as you know, signage is key to the success of a business.
We are proud to exemplify many of the core tenants of the Master Plan. We are utilizing an existing building that wa;
formerly an auto repair shop. We replaced the old garage doors with functional rollup glass doors that allow us to cre.te
an unparalleled, open air family-friendly shopping experience. Dedicated car parking is still accessible via the back all=::y
and what used to be a driveway via Roosevelt is now open exclusively as a walkway and courtyard for pedestrians arc
cyclists.
' Our building was built many years prior to the current master plan and was clearly designed for signage to be placed
above the roll up doors. This was the case with the auto shop for over 30 years. And even though we continue to use the
roll-up doors as our Main Entrance, the current Master Plan unfortunately does not allow us that interpretation when it
comes to signage permits.
I am of the belief that our expectations of signage allowance fall well within the spirit of the master plan, just currenf l ✓
outside of the specific scenarios that were anticipated to date.
As a local business owner who has become intimately familiar with the Master Plan I'd like to offer assistance to staF to
help in drafting amendments to the plan that might allow for more appropriate rules for businesses who may have
similar challenges. I am certain I am not the only business that is or will face challenges with signage, and as mentiora:l,
signage is so important to the success of a business.
Thank you for your time and consideration regarding signage amendments to the Village and Barrio Master Plan.
Best,
Bryan
Bryan Tracey
Status Skateshop
3045 Roosevelt St.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-884-8833
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PODIUM PITCH -A GRAND PROMENADE IN THE VILLAGE NOV 2021
THIS IS ROBERT WILKINSON, I AM REPRESENTING THE COMMUNITY GROUP
IMAGINE CARLSBAD. I AM SPEAKING TO YOU TONIGHT ON AGENDA ITEM #13
VILLAGE -BARRIO M.P. UPDATES. PRIMARILY ON ITEM 8 OPTION 2
REGARDING THE IDEA THE GRAND PROMENADE, WE ARE PLEASED THAT
FINALLY THE IDEA OF THE GRAND PROMENADE IS BEFORE YOU. WE
SUPPORT A PRELIMINARY PLAN TO STUDY THE IDEA OF A G.P. THAT IS WE
SUPPORT OPTION 2B A NEW TRAFFIC REPORT COMPREHENSIVE TO THE
FULL CORE AREA AND A STUDY PLAN THAT LAYS OUT EACH & EVERY BLOCK
OF THIS CORRIDOR.
BACK IN JULY WE EMAILED TO EACH OF YOU A PACKET WITH OUR WRITTEN
PITCH SUPPORTED BY GRAPHIC EXHIBITS. I HOPE YOU ALL WERE ABLE TO
REVIEW THAT PACKET AND THAT OUR PITCH WAS CLEAR. OVER THE PAST
WEEK WE SENT OUT AN ADDITIONAL PAPER TO AID IN BRINGING THIS IDEA
FURTHER INTO FOCUS AND WHY WE SHOULD MOVE FORWARD ON IT
STARTING TONIGHT.
WE BELIEVE THAT FROM WHERE WE ARE TODAY, ON THIS IDEA. THAT DOING
A TEST, A TEMPORARY TEST, AS THE NEXT STEP WITHOUT A STUDY/PLAN
WOULD BE OFF TARGET. THAT EVALUATING THE IDEA WITH THIS TYPE OF A
TEST WILL BE COUNTER PRODUCTIVE. POTENTIALLY SETTING US BACK
RATHER THAN MOVING US FORWARD.
RE-PURPOSING THIS EXTRA WIDE R.O.W. MEANS WE LIVE UP TO THE MANY
IDEAS, ASPIRATI_ONS AND OBJECTIVES WE HAVE IN OUR OFFICIAL/
APPROVED DOCUMENTS. TO NOT RESPOND TO ALL THOSE DOCUMENTED
GOALS MAY OPEN US UP TO BEING LABELED AS HYPO-CRITICAL.
DD
THE G.P. WILL CREATE AN EXCITING AND MEANINGFUL PEDESTRIAN
RAMBLA WITH MULTIPLE GATHERING PLACES WHERE MANY EVENTS CAN
TAKE PLACE.
HOWEVER THE G.P. IS AT ITS BASE A MOBILITY PROJECT. IT WILL BETTER
PROVIDE FOR THE THREE FORMS OF TRAVEL/ MOBILITY THAT ARE POPULAR
AND FITTING IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD. FOR THE G.P. TO BE SUCCESSFUL IT
WILL NEED TO ACHIEVE AN OPTIMUM BALANCE BETWEEN ALL THERE
FORMS OF MOBILITY.
THOSE ARE;
1-WALKING -ULTIMATELY WE WILL GET TO FOCUS OUR ATTENTION ON THE
DESIGN OF THIS AREA, A LINEAR PLAZA, A PEDESTRIAN RAMBLA AN AREA
FOR ALL OF US TO USE ON A DAILY BASIS. PERSONALLY WORK ON THIS
AREA WILL BE THE MOST FUN AND REWARDING.
2 -CYCLING -THE MASTER PLAN, ONE OF THOSE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS,
CALLS OUT FOR A MUCH EXPANDED AND IMPROVED NETWORK OF ROUTES
FOR THIS FORM OF TRAVEL AND THE G.P. SEGMENT WILL BE THE MOST
IMPORTANT, AS THE BACKBONE ROUTE FOR EAST-WEST TRAVEL.
HOPEFULLY YOU ARE ALL AWARE OF HOW CYCLING IS EXPANDING IN
CARLSBAD. I STILL GET OUT ON MY ROAD BIKE EACH WEEK AND FROM THAT
VANTAGE POINT I AM WITNESS TO THE SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS OUT RIDING.
ALL THE MANY SURF RATS (OUR YOUTH) ON THEIR WAY BACK AND FORTH TO
THE BEACH. ENTIRE FAMILIES, MOM & DAD ON BIKES WITH ONE OR BOTH
TOTING MANY LITTLE TIKESALL SEATED WITH HELMETS ON SPORTING BIG
GRINS. THEN, OF COURSE, THERE ARE THE TERRORIST (TOURIST) RIDING E-
BIKES FOR THE 1sr TIME -VERY SCARY.
BUT THERE IS NO GETTING AROUND IT, EVEN WITH THE MANY UPGRADES
YOU THE CITY HAVE RECENTLY, BIKE RIDING ON PUBLIC ROADS REMAINS A
DANGEROUS ACTIVITY FOR MOST OF US. WE NEED TO GET THIS WORK
DONE NOW AND GET IT RIGHT FOR ALL THOSE WHO USE THIS MODE OF
TRAVEL.
3 -MOTORING/TRAVEL BY CAR -UNLIKE THE OTHER TWO FORMS OF TRAVE_
THAT WILL GET A LARGER PORTION OF THIS R.O.W. THE CAR WILL BE
GETTING LESS AREA, LESS THAN THE 70% IT NOW HAS. SO AS I THINK WE
HAVE NOTED PREVIOUSLY, WE SHOULD ALL EXPECT SOME "BLOWBACK"
AS CHANGE IS DIFFICULT FOR MANY OF US.
PLEASE VOTE TONIGHT, MOVING OPTION 2B FORWARD & ASK THE
TRANSPORTATION DEPT FOR A RAPID TIME FRAME. THE COMMUNITY HAS
BEEN WAITING FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP ON THIS ISSUE SINCE THE APPROVAL
OF THE MASTER PLAN IN 2018, THAT'S BEEN THREE LONG AND MOSTLY
PAINFUL YEARS.
Village Density and Parking
Several years ago, to accommodate state requests, suggestions or mandates,
density was increased substantially throughout the Village and Barrio to allow for
low and moderate income housing.
Results were disappointing statewide, partially because increasing density
increases land value making it more difficult to provide low and moderate income
housing and encouraging large and more expensive units.
Often land value is calculated based on the number of units that can be built on
the land. Another method is to consider the land to be worth 25-33% of the value
of the units to be built and work backwards from the value of the final product.
Either way we are encouraging vacation homes in an area that should
accommodate work force housing. A transit station and freeway ramps would be
a terrible asset to waste on vacation homes.
35 units per acre zoning on parcels such as the Smart and Final and Denault's True
Value Hardware only encourage redevelopment into residential units similar to
The Lofts project just across Carlsbad Village Drive.
The commercial is minimal and will not support the commercial needs of the
current and future residents, not the Climate mandates of our own city plans. To
make a walkable village and minimize auto trips, maintaining the essential
components of a neighborhood is needed. Market, Drug Store, Hardware Store,
Dry Cleaner, etc.
The entire Village and Barrio is higher density residential encouraging
redevelopment into residential units that impose on the commercial and office
space we also need to have a complete neighborhood. The commercial and office
space is lost to residential parking spaces.
Since the state no longer finds us to be in compliance just by zoning some areas
higher density, and unintended consequences are caused, we should reduce that
density asap and provide density bonuses just for the low and moderate income
housing we are required to provide over the next 10 years.
We can maintain the growth cap of the Growth Management Plan by reducing
density and providing targeted density bonuses of an equal amount rather than
. waiting for the vacation units to use up all the planned growth cap and providing
additional units for the low and moderate income current and future residents
that are or will work here.
Municipal parking can assist in providing parking that is shared with commercial
and residential uses more efficiently and allowing some residential units to be
built by paying an in lieu fee for parking as we do for commercial construction.
Some residents will not have cars, especially if we maintain a neighborhood with a
market, services, etc. We are a transit hub, and transportation is changing, and it
would be a waste to have condominium garages with empty garage spaces in the
future.
Past councils have provided municipal parking for years by leasing land from
NCTD. As NCTD develops their land it will be necessary for new councils to
develop more permanent municipal parking either by building structures or joint
venure with developers with larger parcels. We can use our in lieu fees to provide
permanent municipal parking, serviced by property owners saving public funds.
I wish to share a story to illustrate how long we have been working on municipal
parking. I began working in the village in 1983 and opened a real estate office on
State Street in 1987 and in 1988 I was a sponsor of the Carlsbad 5000, a running
race that starts on Grand Avenue. I run in the race most years, a little slower each
time. As a sponsor of this event and being friends with the event promoter, and a
promoter of other events I had some insider contacts. Sometimes city permits for
events can be difficult to obtain for political or economic or other reasons.
This particular year the community development director Marty Orenyak declined
to issue a permit citing impending construction of the Roosevelt Street Municipal
Parking Garage.
The city still has 2 lots, no plans, I operated my business over 30 years, sold it,
retired and still no parking garage.
Grand Promenade
Grand Avenue is 20 feet wider than Carlsbad Village Drive and dead ends at the
ocean and the freeway. It is our original downtown main street and a much safer
event space than any other road or public space in the village. By creating public
event space ( recommended by all our village consultants) from underutilitized
road we can create vibrant public space for the increased residential population.
More importantly, using the Grand Promenade to financially support a Village
Mainstreet association can relieve the city from the burden of cleaning the
sidewalks, hanging holiday lights, banners, landscape maintenance, reserving
space and planning events, advertising, newsletters, meetings and improving
lighting and security.
Nearby cities with mainstreet associations have million dollar budgets and handle
these items relieving the city of expense and bureaucratic difficulties.
A street that does not have to be closed is far more efficiently used for weekly
. events such as Farmers Markets ( yes plural ) Carlsbad and other Music Festivals,
ice skating, Avocado Festival without shutting down any streets.
Smaller activities like antique car shows, and Shakespeare at lunch are possible a
the small scale residents and businesses would prefer on a regular basis. Closing
streets makes these activities financially impossible but our Grand Promenade
gathering space is more efficient without the need for police or barricades.
The Grand Promenade reduces city expenses increasing the net from sales tax
and brings mostly Carlsbad residents into the village to enjoy the small scale
events they prefer.
With or without a tunnel under the freeway the Grand Promenade will keep
Carlsbad Village the real Jewel of the Coast.
Village & Barrio Master Plan
Amendment Discussion
Shelley Glennon, Associate Planner
Community Development Dept.
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Village & Barrio Master Plan Amendment Items
Planning Commission Workshop Results
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Community/Planning Commission Comments
Staff Analysis
Options
Staff Recommendation/Next Steps
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JULY 2018
City Council adopts
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AUGUST 2019
City Council adopts Coastal
Commission’s suggested modifications
& directs staff to return with a
workplan on 8 topics
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City Council provides
direction to staff on all
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Coastal Commission
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1. Decision-Making Authority
2.Permitted uses vital to a live, work and play community
3.Parking In-Lieu Fees / Parking Structure
4.Traffic impact analysis and mitigation fees /roadway conditions
5.Objective architectural, historical and design standards
6.Housing In-Lieu fee payments
7.Inclusionary Housing policies
8.Allow for general conversation for other amendments
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WORKSHOP RESULTS
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PUBLIC OUTREACH
•Village & Barrio Master Plan Webpage
•Village & Barrio Master Plan Email List
1,756 email contacts
43% opened emails
•Village & Barrio Master Plan Mailing List
126 mailing addresses
13 mailed notices returned
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WORKSHOP RESULTS
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VIRTUAL PLANNING
COMMISSION WORKSHOP
•5 Planning Commissioners present
Commissioners Anderson, Geldner, Lafferty, Meenes,
Merz, and Stine
•1 Planning Commissioner absent
Commissioner Luna
•Public Comments Submitted to Planning Commission
14 emails
1 video
•5 comments
•1 video
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A LIVE, WORK & PLAY COMMUNITY
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ITEM 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Aug. 2019
Community members request permitting daily uses such as a post office, pharmacy, grocery store,
hardware store, and farmers’ market since they are “vital” uses for a live, work and play community.
Nov. 2020
One community member expressed support for developing vital uses.
Planning Commissioners expressed support for vital uses and improving its market demand.
Jul. 2021
One comment letter received requesting for permitting a farmers’ market in the Barrio
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“P” = Permitted; “PL” = Permitted with limits; “C” = Conditional Use; “---” = Prohibited
ITEM 2 PERMITTED USES VITAL TO
A LIVE, WORK & PLAY COMMUNITY
ITEM 2 STAFF ANALYSIS
Community
"Vital" Uses
Post Office
Grocery Store
Hardware Store
Farmer's
Market
Pharmacy
Village
Center
District
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Village
General
District
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Hospitality
District
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Freeway
Comm.
District
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Pine-Tyler
Mixed Use
District
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Item 2: Permitted uses -Options cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
1 Restrict housing sizes Do not recommend $50,000-$75,000*12 to 18 months
2
Add additional smart
growth standards and
policies
Do not recommend $10,000-$20,000*9 to 12 months
3 Restrict grocery store
sizes Do not recommend $20,000-$40,000*12 to 18 months
4 Conditionally permit the
Farmers’ Market in the Barrio
Districts
No Position $10,000-$20,000 12 to 18 months
5 Add policy encouraging
development of vital uses
Recommend
(when other amendments
are proposed)
$10,000-$20,000*9 to 12 months
6 No changes to Village &
Barrio Master Plan Recommend N/A
* If multiple amendments to the Master Plan are directed, costs will vary
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ITEM 3 PARKING STRUCTURE, PARKING
IN-LIEU FEES & PUBLIC/PRIVATE
PARTNERSHIPS
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Aug. 2019
Community members expressed parking concerns; supported parking in-lieu fees &
public/private partnerships to fund a parking structure.
Nov. 2020
•Community members provided comments re: a parking structure
•Commissioners expressed support for a parking structure, parking in-lieu fees and/or public
& private partnerships.
July 2020
•City Council approved COVID-19 local emergency order to temporarily allow the expansion
of outdoor operations for curb cafes & sidewalk cafes.
•Several businesses expressed interest in having their temporary operations become
permanent (removing parking stalls)
ITEM 3 PUBLIC COMMENTS
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ITEM 3 Parking Structure, Parking In-Lieu
Fees & Public/Private Partnerships
•The Master Plan does not preclude construction of a parking structure.
•The Parking Management Plan recommends implementing parking reduction
strategies before considering a parking structure.
•Annual Parking Survey for the Village and Barrio Master Plan Area
•2019 and 2021 study conducted (2020 study was not conducted due to the COVID
pandemic)
ITEM 3 STAFF ANALYSIS
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Fees & Public/Private PartnershipsITEM 3 OPTIONS
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Item 3: Parking in-lieu fees -Options cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
1 Update parking in-lieu fee
program Recommend Between $50,000
-$100,000 12 to 18 months
2a
Implement and prioritize
projects in Implementation
Action Matrix
Recommend
$50,000-$100,000 for
additional study or
implementing parking
management plan
projects
Ongoing
2b Conduct parking study
2021 Parking study
conducted.
No additional action
required.
$50,000 for the parking
study included in city
budget request
6 months
3
Investigate making
temporary outdoor
activations permanent
Recommend $80,000-$100,000* 12-18 months post
direction
* If multiple amendments to the Master Plan are directed, costs will vary.
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ITEM 4 TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
& MITIGATION FEES, AND
ROADWAY CONDITIONS
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Fees, and Roadway Conditions
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ITEM 4 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Aug. 2019
City Council initiated Item 4 to address multimodal access and pedestrian safety at high traffic
areas outside of the Coastal Zone.
Nov. 2020
•Community members requested road improvements
•Commissioners expressed interest in allocating traffic impact fees and to prioritize circulation
projects
July 2021
•Community members in support of street improvements in the Village and Barrio area
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ITEM 4 STAFF ANALYSIS
•The Master Plan (Ch. 5) lists circulation projects
•There are two circulation improvement projects being processed:
Village and Barrio Traffic Circle Improvement project
Sustainable Mobility Plan
•Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) Program used to finance circulation
improvements
•Lead Dept: Transportation
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Fees, and Roadway Conditions
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ITEM 4 OPTIONS
ITEM 4 Traffic Impact Analysis & Mitigation
Fees, and Roadway Conditions
Item 4: Traffic impact analysis and mitigation fees options -cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
1 Implement Sustainable
Mobility Plan*
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
2 Update Traffic Impact Fee Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
3 Village & Barrio Traffic
Circles Project *
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
4
Develop second egress at
south end of Barrio -
Feasibility study
Do not recommend $100,000-$250,000 About 1 year
5 Tyler Street one-way
conversion*Do not recommend $45,000-$70,000 4 to 6 months
* Item 4 Options include traffic calming projects listed in the Master Plan but only those identified by staff and/or the
community as being a priority.
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AMENDMENTS/
IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS
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Nov. 2020
Community comments on Village & Barrio misc. topics:
1. Comprehensive Street Tree Plan
2. Grand Avenue Promenade
3. Historic Preservation Regulations
4. Lighting Improvement Plan
5. Reduce building heights from 4 stories to 2-3 stories
6. Public art in the Village
7. Amend Policy. 2.3.3 "Development Site Spanning Multiple Districts"
8. Restrict Permitted Commercial Uses in the Village General (VG) District
ITEM 8 PUBLIC COMMENTS
ITEM 8 Other Potential
Amendments/Implementation projects
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ITEM 8 OPTIONS
ITEM 8 Other Potential
Amendments/Implementation projects
ITEM 8: General conversation on potential amendments -Options cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
1 Prepare a Street Tree Plan No position $20,000 - $125,000 18 to 24 months
2a Implement the Grand Ave.
Promenade Pilot Project Recommend $320,000-$510,000 4 to 6 months
2b
Grand Ave. Promenade
feasibility study for permanent
installation
Do not recommend (Wait for
results of pilot project)$150,000-$200,000 8-12 months
3 Implement Mills Act Tax
Incentive Program
Separate Project being
implemented $40,000 16 to 18 months
4 Establish a historic district in
the Village and Barrio Recommend $110,000-$150,000 18 to 24 months
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ITEM 8 OPTIONS (CONT.)
ITEM 8 Other Potential
Amendments/Implementation projects
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
5a
Implement a Lighting
Improvements Plan (Barrio Street
and decorative Lighting Plan)
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
5b Implement Village Decorative
Lighting Project
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
6
Reduce Building Height in Village
commercial districts - VBMP
AMD
Do not recommend $150,000-$200,000*18 to 24 months
7 Implement Public Arts & Cultural
Plan
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
8
Revise Policy 2.3.3. "Development
in Sites Spanning
Multiple Districts" - VBMP AMD
Do not recommend $10,000-$30,000*9 to 12 months
9 Restrict commercial uses in the
VG District - VBMP AMD Do not recommend $10,000-$30,000*9 to 12 months
* If multiple amendments to the V&B Master Plan are directed, costs will vary.
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Commission, and staff and, if appropriate, provide direction on the
options discussed in the staff report.
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ITEM 2 PERMITTED USES VITAL TO
A LIVE, WORK & PLAY COMMUNITY ITEM 2 OPTIONS
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Item 2: Permitted uses -Options cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
1 Restrict housing sizes Do not recommend $50,000-$75,000*12 to 18 months
2
Add additional smart
growth standards and
policies
Do not recommend $10,000-$20,000*9 to 12 months
3 Restrict grocery store
sizes Do not recommend $20,000-$40,000*12 to 18 months
4 Conditionally permit the
Farmers’ Market in the Barrio
Districts
No Position $10,000-$20,000 12 to 18 months
5 Add policy encouraging
development of vital uses
Recommend
(when other amendments
are proposed)
$10,000-$20,000*9 to 12 months
6 No changes to Village &
Barrio Master Plan Recommend N/A
* If multiple amendments to the Master Plan are directed, costs will vary
ITEM 3 Parking Structure, Parking In-Lieu
Fees & Public/Private PartnershipsITEM 3 OPTIONS
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Item 3: Parking in-lieu fees -Options cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
1 Update parking in-lieu fee
program Recommend Between $50,000
-$100,000 12 to 18 months
2a
Implement and prioritize
projects in Implementation
Action Matrix
Recommend
$50,000-$100,000 for
additional study or
implementing parking
management plan
projects
Ongoing
2b Conduct parking study
Study already conducted.
No additional action
required.
$50,000 for the parking
study included in city
budget request
6 months
3
Investigate making
temporary outdoor
activations permanent
Recommend $80,000-$100,000* 12-18 months post
direction
* If multiple amendments to the Master Plan are directed, there will be economies of scale. Costs will vary depending on the
number of plan revisions and environmental analysis required.
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ITEM 4 OPTIONS
ITEM 4 Traffic Impact Analysis & Mitigation
Fees, and Roadway Conditions
Item 4: Traffic impact analysis and mitigation fees options -cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
1 Implement Sustainable
Mobility Plan*
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
2 Update Traffic Impact Fee Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
3 Village & Barrio Traffic
Circles Project *
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
4
Develop second egress at
south end of Barrio -
Feasibility study
Do not recommend $100,000-$250,000 About 1 year
5 Tyler Street one-way
conversion*Do not recommend $45,000-$70,000 4 to 6 months
* Item 4 Options include traffic calming projects listed in the Master Plan but only those identified by staff and/or the
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ITEM 8 OPTIONS
ITEM 8 Other Potential
Amendments/Implementation projects
ITEM 8: General conversation on potential amendments -Options cost estimates and timeframes
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
1 Prepare a Street Tree Plan No position $20,000 - $125,000 18 to 24 months
2a Implement the Grand Ave.
Promenade Pilot Project Recommend $320,000-$510,000 4 to 6 months
2b
Grand Ave. Promenade
feasibility study for permanent
installation
Do not recommend (Wait for
results of pilot project)$150,000-$200,000 8-12 months
3 Implement Mills Act Tax
Incentive Program
Separate Project being
implemented $40,000 16 to 18 months
4 Establish a historic district in
the Village and Barrio Recommend $110,000-$150,000 18 to 24 months
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ITEM 8 OPTIONS (CONT.)
ITEM 8 Other Potential
Amendments/Implementation projects
Option Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
5a
Implement a Lighting
Improvements Plan (Barrio Street
and decorative Lighting Plan)
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
5b Implement Village Decorative
Lighting Project
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
6
Reduce Building Height in Village
commercial districts - VBMP
AMD
Do not recommend $150,000-$200,000*18 to 24 months
7 Implement Public Arts & Cultural
Plan
Separate project being
implemented N/A N/A
8
Revise Policy 2.3.3. "Development
in Sites Spanning
Multiple Districts" - VBMP AMD
Do not recommend $10,000-$30,000*9 to 12 months
9 Restrict commercial uses in the
VG District - VBMP AMD Do not recommend $10,000-$30,000*9 to 12 months
* If multiple amendments to the V&B Master Plan are directed, there will be economies of scale. Costs will vary depending on the number of
plan revisions and environmental analysis required.
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Option # Program Staff recommendation Cost estimates Estimated timeframe to
complete
2.5 Add policy encouraging development
of vital uses
Recommend
(when other amendments are
proposed)
$10,000-$20,000*9 to 12 months
3.1 Update parking in-lieu fee program Recommend Between $50,000 -$100,000 12 to 18 months
3.2a Implement and prioritize projects in
Implementation Action Matrix Recommend $50,000-$100,000 for additional study Ongoing
3.3 Investigate making temporary outdoor
activations permanent Recommend $80,000-$100,000* 12-18 months post
direction
8.2a Implement the Grand Ave. Promenade Pilot
Project Recommend $320,000-$510,000 4 to 6 months
8.4 Establish a historic district in the Village and
Barrio Recommend $110,000-$150,000 18 to 24
months
Total Max:
$980,000
Total Min:
$620,000
Total Min
(w/o 8.2a):
$102,000
Total Max
(w/o 8.2a):
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