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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-19; Planning Commission; Resolution 7477PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 7477 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ACCEPTANCE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 WORK PLAN ANNUAL REPORT AND APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKPLAN. CASE NAME: PLANNING COMMISSION WORKPLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) requires that each board or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken by the board or commission and a subsequent report of its accomplishments; and WHEREAS, the City Planner has prepared a proposed Planning Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and a report of the items accomplished on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Work Plan; and WHERAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the documents prepared by the City Planning, with the attached "Exhibit A" containing a report of accomplishments titled as "Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Planning Commission Work Plan Annual Report" and the proposed work plan is shown on "Exhibit B" titled "City of Carlsbad, Planning Commission Work Plan, Fiscal Year 2023-2024"; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on April 19, 2023, hold a duly noticed public meeting as prescribed by law to consider said request; and WHEREAS; at said public meeting, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors relating to the work plan and report of accomplishments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad as follows: A)That the foregoing recitations are true and correct. B)That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commission RECOMMENDING ACCEPTANCE of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Work Plan Annual Report and RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work Plan; Subject to the best efforts of the commission and the possibility of unforeseen circumstances which may impede or delay the adoption/completion of the items presented in the work plan. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on April 19, 2023, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Hubinger, Kamenjarin, Merz, Meenes, Sabellico, Stine, and Lafferty NAYES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: ERIC LARDY City Planner Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Planning Commission Work Plan Annual Report Attachment A I.Mission Statement The Planning Commission holds regularly scheduled public hearings to consider land use matters, such as the general plan, local coastal program, growth management program, specific plans, master plans, amendments to the zoning ordinance, zone changes, special studies, and discretionary development permits for public and private projects. For some actions, the Planning Commission acts in an advisory role and provides a recommendation to the City Council. In many cases the City Council has delegated to the Planning Commission the authority to take a final action on the item subject to appeal to the City Council. Prior to an item being considered by the Planning Commission the Planning Division staff complete its review of a proposed project for compliance with all applicable plans, policies, and laws and provides a written recommendation. Planning Commissioners also serve on special committees or task forces as requested by the City Council. II.Composition The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council to a four-year term. There are also three ex officio members who shall be the City Planner, Assistant City Attorney, and City Engineer. III.Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Goals & Tasks The City of Carlsbad Planning Commission had selected to focus on the following goals and tasks in adoption of the Work Plan on April 6, 2022. In FY 2022-2023 the Planning Commission is expected to meet a total of 17 times. This reports on those actions as anticipated through June 30, 2023: GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMEND ATION Objective Design Standards and Streamlined Permitting for Multi-Family Residential Structures Outside of the Village and Barrio Master Plan area (Amend 2020-0003) Planning Division staff has been working with consultants to prepare the draft standards. They will be presented to the Planning Commission by the end of Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 or in early Fiscal Year 2023-2024. This item is retained in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work Program. Village & Barrio Master Plan Amendments directed by the City Council including Objective Design Standards and Streamlined Permitting for Multi-Family Residential and Mixed-Use Structures (Amend 2020-0009) Planning Division staff has been working with consultants to prepare the draft standards. They will be presented to the Planning Commission by the end of Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 or in early Fiscal Year 2023-2024. This item is retained in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work Program. GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMEND ATION Permit-Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit Program (ZCA 2921-0003) On March 15, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt changes to the Carlsbad Municipal Code to update for consistency with state law. In May 2023; the City Council is anticipated to act on those changes and the Permit-Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit Plans will be available. Item will not be included in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work Program Housing Element 2 Year Program 1.9 (a &b): Review and update parking standards for projects that are high density, mixed use or near transit This program is addressed by state law (AB 2097) that effectively eliminates parking requirements in new residential and commercial developments when located within a half-mile of a major transit stop. This law took effect Jan 1., 2023. Staff is reviewing other state laws and parking requirements to see if any other changes are necessary and will be incorporated into future work program items. Item will not be included in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work Program Receive Updates on New State Laws and City Council Actions applicable to the commission On April 26, 2022, there was a joint meeting of the City Council, Planning Commission and Housing Commission where there was a presentation of recent housing legislation and its implications for the City of Carlsbad. This item is retained in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work Program, it could be combined with a Planning Commission Workshop. Hold a Planning Commission Workshop to include topics such as the role of the commission, City Council plans and direction and areas for additional training The Planning Commission workshop was held on July 6, 2022 that included a review of development projects, plan and code adoption, the commission’s role, and performance. This item is retained in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work Program, it could be combined with an update on New State Laws and City Council Actions. Members of the Planning Commission serve on the following committees: o Growth Management Committee Members of the Commission served actively on all of the applicable committees throughout the reporting term. This item is retained in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work Program with the removal of the committees the Growth GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMEND ATION o Design Review Committee for the Village & Barrio Master Plan Objective Design Standards o Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Committee o Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Advisory Committee o Historic Preservation Commission Ex-Officio Member Management Committee that will conclude before the next fiscal year begins. Review and act on permits requested for private development projects. Major projects expected to be considered by the commission include: o Newage Carlsbad Luxury Resort (CDP 2019-0025) o North County Plaza Mixed Use (GPA 2021-0005) o Legoland Plan Amendment (Amend 2021-001) These three projects have not had enough activity to move forward for decision. Depending upon when they are resubmitted, and environmental review completed, all three may be processed in FY2023-2024. Applications will be placed on the agenda when they are submitted and through the review cycles as outlined in the Permit and Service Delivery Process Guide. These and updated projects are included in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work Program. Review and act on permits requested for city capital improvement projects. Major projects expected to be considered by the commission include: o Veterans Memorial Park (CUP 2021—0014) o Maintenance & Operations Building (CUP 2018-0022) The Conditional Use Permit for Veterans Memorial Park was approved by the Planning Commission on June 15, 2022. The City Council approved the final Master Plan on July 26, 2023. The Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit for the Orion Center on April 5, 2023. Updated projects are included in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work Program. Attachment B City of Carlsbad Planning Commission Work Plan Fiscal Year 2023-2024 I.Mission Statement The Planning Commission holds regularly scheduled public hearings to consider land use matters, such as the general plan, local coastal program, growth management program, specific plans, master plans, amendments to the zoning ordinance, zone changes, special studies, and discretionary development permits for public and private projects. For some actions, the Planning Commission acts in an advisory role and provides a recommendation to the City Council. In many cases the City Council has delegated to the Planning Commission the authority to take a final action on the item subject to appeal to the City Council. Prior to an item being considered by the Planning Commission the Planning Division staff complete its review of a proposed project for compliance with all applicable plans, policies, and laws and provides a written recommendation. Planning Commissioners also serve on special committees or task forces as requested by the City Council. II.Composition The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council to a four- year term. There are also three ex officio members who shall be the City Planner, Assistant City Attorney, and City Engineer. III.FY 2023-2024 Goals & Tasks The City of Carlsbad Planning Commission has selected to focus on the following goals and tasks; covering the period from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The tasks are divided into the categories of Advance Planning & Special Projects, Current Planning Projects, and Training/City Representation: Advance Planning & Special Projects •Objective Design Standards and Streamlined Permitting for Multi-Family Residential Structures Outside of the Village and Barrio Master Plan area (Amend 2020-0003) •Village & Barrio Master Plan Amendments directed by the City Council including Objective Design Standards and Streamlined Permitting for Multi-Family Residential and Mixed-Use Structures (Amend 2020-0009) •Receive presentation and make recommendation on General Plan Amendment, Rezone, and Environmental Impact Report for Housing Element Program 1.1: Provide Adequate Sites to Accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Assessment. This effort includes an update to the Safety Element. •Review and act on permits requested for city capital improvement projects. Major projects expected to be considered by the commission include: o Beach Access Repairs Public Works Project o Terramar Water and Sewer Improvements Current Planning Projects •Review and act on permits requested for private development projects. Major projects expected to be considered by the commission include: o Newage Carlsbad Luxury Resort o Hope Apartments o Legoland Plan Amendment o North County Plaza Mixed Use Training and City Operations •The Planning Division will work with the Planning Commission to meet one to two times each month for efficient and productive meetings •Implement new Planning Commission Staff Report Template, re-evaluate after six months of use (Fall 2023) •Receive Updates on New State Laws and City Council Actions applicable to the commission •Hold a Planning Commission Workshop that could be combined with updates to State Laws or other topics as requested by the Planning Commission •Members of the Planning Commission serve on the following committees: o Design Review Committee for the Village & Barrio Master Plan Objective Design Standards o Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Committee o Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Advisory Committee o Historic Preservation Commission Ex-Officio Member