HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-27; City Council; ; Our Home Our Future-Proposed Methodologies for Choosing Locations for Future Housing in Carlsbad, as Part of Required Update to Housing Element of the General Plan ProjecCITY COUN CIL
Staff Report
Meeting Date:
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Staff Contact:
August 27, 2020
Mayor and City Council
Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Scott Donnell, Senior Planner
Scott.donnell@carlsbadca.gov or 760-602-4618
CA Review RK
Subject: Our Home Our Future -Proposed Methodologies for Choosing Locations
for Future Housing in Carls~ad, as Part of Required Update to Housing
Element of the General Plan
Project Name: Housing Element Update 2021-2029
Project No.: GPA 2019-0003 (PUB 2019-0009)
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Receive a report on proposed methods for selecting potential housing sites to meet
Carlsbad's share of the region's future housing needs.
2) Provide direction to staff, as needed, on any changes or additions to the proposed
methods.
3) Allocate additional funds not to exceed $55,000 to cover costs for outside legal counsel to
assist in the legal review of the city's Housing Element Update
Executive Summary
As required under state law, the city has begun updating the Housing Element in the city's
General Plan. The Housing Element provides the city with a coordinated and comprehensive
strategy for promoting the production of safe, decent and affordable housing for varying income-
levels within the community for the next eight years, from April 2021 through April 2029.
The periodic process of updating local housing elements includes a regional assessment to
quantify the need for housing within each jurisdiction during the specified planning periods. This
is called the regional housing needs assessment, also known as RHNA.
The latest regional housing needs assessment for San Diego County calls for 3,873 housing units,
including 2,195 for residents in the low-and very low-income categories, to be created in
Carlsbad during this period. The city must demonstrate to the state Department of Housing and
Community Development that its local housing plan, the Housing Element, has adequate land
capacity and implementing policies to accommodate building its share of housing units.
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There are several ways to meet t his need. Based on technical analysis, input from the City
Council-appointed Housing Element Advisory Committee and feedback from the community, staff
developed several approaches or methodologies that could be used to decide how to meet future
housing needs. It is going to take a combination of these methodologies to develop a plan that
will be able to accommodate the assigned housing numbers.
Staff is providing the City Council with this report on these methodologies to receive City Council
input and direction before using them to create draft maps that would show proposed specific
locations where new housing could be built in the future. Once these maps are created, the
following steps will take place:
• Outreach to owners of affected properties to determine interest in land use or zoning
changes
• Environmental analysis
• Review and input by the Housing Element Advisory Committee and the public
Based on feedback and further analysis, staff will return to the City Council in early 2021 with a
draft of the city's Housing Element update, including the recommended map showing locations of
future housing in Carlsbad.
Discussion
State law requires cities and counties in California to update their housing elements every eight
years. The law and steps taken to update a housing plan are complicated, but to help the
community better understand the terminology and processes used, staff developed an
information bulletin that answers many common questions, incl uding how the state determines
housing requirements for jurisdictions, what qualifies as affordable, how density translates to
affordability, the process localities must follow to secure a certified Housing Element and the
implications for failing to meet required state housing goals. This bulletin is attached as Exhibit 1.
On July 10, 2020, the San Diego Association of Governments Board of Directors adopted the final
Regional Housing Needs Assessment Plan for San Diego County. The plan accepted the state
housing department's determination that 171,685 housing units were needed in the region.
Based on a SAN DAG-developed methodology, those units were allocated to the 18 cities in San
Diego County and its unincorporated areas. The City of Carlsbad's share is as follows:
2021-2029 Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation by income
Very low Low Moderate Moderate+ Total
1,311 784 749 1,029 3,873
When compared to the city's RHNA allocation for the current housing cycle, from 2013-2021, the
city was assigned 27% fewer housing units overall for this upcoming housing cycle, a drop of
1,126. This is reflected in the chart below:
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The type of housing assigned for the next housing cycle changed significantly. The assessment
included:
• 48% (1,616 units) reduction in housing for moderate and above-moderate income
("Moderate+") residents. These types of housing are typically single-family and lower
density development.
• 31% (490 units) increase in housing assigned for low and very-low income categories. This
type of housing is typically higher density development such as apartments and
condominiums.
Net housing increase based on current plan
The first step in updating the city's housing element is to look at the existing housing element to
determine if the plan already has the capacity to accommodate all or a portion of the assigned
housing units.
The chart below shows the number of housing units, by income category, that staff estimate can
be carried over to the new housing plan. This is only an estimate because the state housing
department has the final say as to whether sites can be counted for future housing. This
determination is made once a draft of the housing element is submitted for review.
Units by income levels
Source Very low/ Low Moderate Moderate+
RHNA (total housing assigned to Carlsbad) 2,095 749 1,029
Housing in General Plan (466) (129) (496)
Housing already planned (no rezoning required)1 (404) (21) (1,409)
Current accessory dwelling units {granny flats) (185) (476) 0
Net amount of new housing required 1,040 123 (876)
Net amount of new housing required with "buffer"2 1,354 235
' Includes several development projects, three of which propose a state density bonus or local density increase that will result in an
additional 57 very low-income units and 226 moderate+ units above the density allowed under current zoning.
2 The state housing department recommends that a buffer be built into the plan in the event a site does not get built at the level of
affordability planned. Staff assumed a buffer based on 15% of the gross RHNA total. The state recommends a buffer of 15 to 30%.
Current General Plan
The city's General Plan is a broad policy document that serves as a blueprint for how land will be
used in the city. The city's current General Plan was adopted by the City Council in 2015 following
eight years of technical analysis and community input.
The General Plan identifies locations for housing that have been vetted by the community and
undergone analysis required by the California Environmental Quality Act. Using housing units
already included in the city's General Plan to meet the city's new housing allocation reduces the
need to find other properties. Finding new properties for housing in Carlsbad requires an
extensive process including legal and technical analysis, environmental analysis, community
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outreach, property owner outreach and potentially legislative action to change land uses and
zoning.
The following three types of properties identified in the city's General Plan can meet a significant
percentage of the city's assigned housing needs.
• Vacant/underutilized sites
Underutilized sites are those not developed to their full potential and signify
opportunities for additional housing. A draft map showing both vacant and underutilized
existing eligible sites is attached as Exhibit 2.
• Planned/pending projects (no rezoning proposed)
Under state law, development projects that are in the entitlement processes as of June
30, 2020, and anticipated to be constructed by the end of the eight-year cycle, can be
counted toward the RHNA obligations for the housing plan. The units listed in this section
are associated with development projects that are either approved, that is, entitled but
not built, or pending (Exhibit 3).
The pending projects do not require a change in zoning based on the densities currently
allowed in the General Plan. The exception is noted in the chart above for three projects
whose developers are proposing increased densities through means other than rezoning.
The units built through planned projects are being identified separately because they
represent a realistic view of the type, such as the affordability of unit, and density that can
be achieved on those sites. Should the projects not get approved or built, the city can still
count the sites as part of its housing inventory based on their underlying zoning.
• Accessory dwelling units
In recent years, the state legislature has relaxed laws to promote the production of
accessory dwelling units (granny flats), which the state considers a viable affordable
housing choice. The state housing department now allows jurisdictions to assume a unit
count that is three to five times the average of the housing produced in the past. The
state housing department has advised Carlsbad to base its estimates of producing
accessory dwelling units on permitting data from 2015 and 2016.-The city's annual
average ADU production rate for 2015 and 2016 was 25 units.
To be conservative, staff has assumed a rate three times the average, or 75 accessory
dwelling units per year.1 This assumption likely will need support in the way of proposed
Housing Element programs that, for example, promote ADU awareness and education.
ADU construction is also not linked to a specific quadrant and could occur anywhere in the
city's residential areas. Their development also does not count toward the caps on
dwelling units contained in the city's Growth Management Plan.
1 HCD permits a jurisdiction to count toward its RHNA obligations the units it estimates will be produced over a nearly nine-year projection period.
In the San Diego region, this period began June 30, 2020, and will end April 15, 2029.
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Methodologies to meet housing allocation
To identify additional housing locations, beyond what can be accommodated by the three
categories above, city staff have identified the following potential methodologies:
Assume midrange densities
Up-zone existing residentially zoned properties
Count proposed projects that include a rezone
Use city-owned properties
Rezone select commercial properties to residential
Rezone select industrial properties to residential
Each methodology is described below, accompanied with the potential number of dwelling units
it is expected to yield, as well as its benefits and possible drawbacks.
Assume midrange densities
The General Plan assigns residential properties a range of densities that can be constructed.
For example, t he R-30 land use designation allows a residential density range of 23-30
dwelling units per acre, referred to as du/ac. Under the current housing element, staff
calculated unit yield2 for purposes of Housing Element compliance at the low (minimum) end
of the density range, or, in the case of R-30, at 23 du/ac.
The proposed methodology suggests t hat by requiring developers to build at the middle of
the residential density range, 26.5 du/ac, instead of at the minimum, 23 du/ac, the city could
generate additional very low and low-income units. This methodology, which would be
applied to existing R-15, R-23 and R-30 sites, as well as any new R-35 and R-40 designated
sites (see next section), could generate several hundred units that could qualify for the
moderate-and lower-income categories.
• Potential benefits
o No change in zoning is required.
o City has used this approach successfully in the 2005-2013 housing cycle.
• Possible drawbacks
o Some sites may not be appropriate for midrange density
Up-zone existing residentially zoned properties
Because the General Plan assigns more than enough sites to meet the city's above-moderate
income category, some of these sites could be rezoned to higher densities. This is called up-
zoning. Higher density development tends to provide housing for lower income residents.
Under this methodology, the· existing designations of the vacant and underutilized sites
might change as follows:
2 Unit yield refers to the number of units, or homes, that can be achieved based on the density allowed per acre.
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Existing du/ac Possible New du/ac
Designation Designation
R-4 0-4 R-23 15-23
R-30 23-30
R-23 15-23
R-15 8-15 R-30 23-30
R-35 30-35
R-30 23-30
R-23 15-23 R-35 30-35
R-40 35-40
R-30 23-30 R-35 30-35
R-40 35-40
Properties affected by this methodology are mostly in the northeast quadrant near El
Camino Real and College Boulevard (in Sunny Creek/Local Facility Management Zone 15) and
in the southwest quadrant, including the Ponto area (Exhibit 4). Depending on the site and
density applied, this methodology could generate over 1,000 units that would qualify under
the lower income category.
• Potential benefits
o Affects properties that are currently zoned for residential use.
o Helps balance the types {income levels) of housing to be built in the city.
o Additional density could make infrastructure completion more feasible (LFMZ 15).
• Possible drawbacks
o To achieve a density of 35 or 40 du/ac, building size will likely need to be four to
five stories.
o Introduces higher density development in lower density neighborhoods.
o While this methodology increases low income unit counts, it decr~ases counts for
above moderate units.
Count proposed projects that include a rezone
Not reflected in the planned projects in the section above are two current development
proposals that could contribute to meeting the city's RHNA need:
• North County Plaza -Residential and commercial project with 240 apartments west of
The Shoppes
• West Oaks -Proposed conversion of vacant industrial land into a 192-unit apartment
project
While development applications have been formally filed, these projects are not counted as
part of the planned projects above because their developers seek a land use change or
propose to residentially develop commercial land. This methodology could generate a little
less than 100 units in the lower income category.
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• Potential benefits
o Actual applications reflecting housing type and density that can be achieved
o Interested property owner
• Possible drawbacks
o Projects require a rezone
o If projects are denied, city loses the units counted toward meetings its RHNA
need.
Utilize city-owned or government agency-owned properties
The city currently owns or holds interest in a few properties that could be rezoned to allow
for future lower income housing (Exhibit 5). Examples include:
• The northern-most city-owned industrial/office lot (Lot 5) on College Boulevard near
Palomar Point Way
• City owned parking lot portion of The Shoppes @ Carlsbad
This methodology could generate around 300 to 400 units that would qualify under lower
income category, This could also include working with the North County Transit District to
possibly use its vacant property in the Village by the Coaster Station.
• Potential benefits
o City-owned property couid help reduce overall development costs, resulting in
more potential affordable units.
o Some sites located in areas with services that could possibly accommodate higher
density development (40 du/ac) with higher percentage of dedicated affordable
units
o Some sites are near job centers and transit corridors.
• Possible drawbacks
o Residential use of some city properties is inconsistent with the City Council
adopted 2017 Real Estate Strategic Plan
o Title and ownership issues to resolve
o Actual density possibilities unknown
o Long entitlement process
o Adequate parking for the mall must be maintained
o Jurisdictional boundary concerns
o Roadway improvement concerns
Rezone select commercial properties to residential
While the city must plan for commercial and retail growth to serve the additional housing
growth, there are a few properties in the city that are currently zoned for commercial use
that co.uld feasibly be rezoned to accommodate higher density residential development
(Exhibit 6}. As an example:
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• The vacant commercially designated portion of property on the northeast corner of
College Boulevard and El Camino Real (known as the Wal mart site) may be able to
accommodate high density residential such as R-30, R-35 or R-40.
• Other sites to consider could include Ponto and vacant land across from The Forum.
• It should be noted that the shopping center just west of The Shoppes already has an
application on file to convert commercial property to residential.
This methodology could generate around 200 to 500 units that would qualify under the
lower-income category, depending upon the density selected.
• Potential benefits
o Sites are generally close to neighborhood goods and services.
• Possible drawbacks
o Not always near local jobs centers
o Loss of sales tax generating land
Rezone select industrial properties to residential
Under the current general plan, there are numerous industrial lots that have remained
vacant since their original grading (Exhibit 7). Only industrial properties free of constraints
(i.e., airport, incompatible industrial uses, fire prevention concerns) would be considered
under this methodology.
• Many of the sites are east and west of Melrose Drive
• One underutilized site along Cougar Drive and Palmer Way just east of El Camino
Real.
Together, the vacant industrial sites total almost 50 acres. City staff recommend rezoning
certain properties from planned industrial to R-30, R-35 or R-40 residential with a minimum
density of 26.5, 32.5 and 37.5, respectively.
It should be noted that the owner of a vacant property off Palomar Airport Road has an
application already on file to convert a planned industrial zoned parcel to R-30 residential
use. This site was considered as a possible housing site in the last Housing Element update
cycle, but was not changed. This methodology could generate more than 1,000 units that
could qualify under lower income category.
• Potential benefits
o Virtually all sites being considered are vacant and unconstrained, thereby
resulting in a high number of units
o Provides housing near job centers.
• Possible drawbacks
o While free from constraints, still located near industrial areas
o Not always convenient to neighborhood goods and services
o Loss of land in areas where jobs are created
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Housing Element Advisory Committee
On Sept. 10, 2019, the City Council established the Housing Element Advisory Committee, a nine-
member committee3 made up of City of Carlsbad residents charged with the oversight of the
Housing Element update effort. At its Aug. 12, 2020, meeting staff presented members the
information contained in this report. Followin·g member discussions, the committee
recommended a different priority for the methodologies than that chosen by staff. The chart
below compares the rankings.
Staff and Housing Element Advisory Committee priority rankings
Methodologies to meet housing need Staff HEAC
Change assumption about how many units will be built 1 1
Increase units allowed on properties that already allow housing 2 5
Projects already proposed that require rezoning not yet approved 3 4
Rezone city-owned properties 4 2
Convert some commercial property to residential use 5 3
Convert some industrial to residential uses 6 6
During deliberations and discussions, committee members made several comments and raised
concerns that led to their recommended prioritization, which are summarized as follows:
• Overall concern that up zoning lower density residential properties to allow for higher
density development could adversely impact existing lower density neighborhoods.
• While R-35 and R-40 could generate more units on a site, the idea of four and.five story
structures may affect views.
• Higher densities (R-35 and R-40) and taller buildings may be more appropriate on major
thoroughfares where bulk/scale is not an issue and the road network can handle higher
traffic volumes.
• Concerns that residential use in industrial areas may result in conflicts; but they also
found value in an increased work/housing balance.
• Proposed projects that included a rezone seemed logical (willing property owner to take
on higher density housing, project already in vetting process).
Over'all, the committee (and staff) recognized that no one methodology will be able to address
the RHNA requirements and that it will likely take a combination of methodologies to meet our
3 Four representatives from existing city commissions, one resident from each city quadrant, and one at-large member.
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targets. The committee also recognized that the methodologies involving up-zoning residential
properties and rezone industrial properties could be supported given certain site characteristics.
The Growth Management Plan
There are limits on housing in the Growth Management Plan, which
was passed by voters in 1986 as Proposition E. The ideology behind the
plan is to ensure that new development and growth do not outpace the
performance standards established for public facilities such as roads,
parks and emergency services. New development must be measured
against the plan's standards and show that they comply with the
requirements before being approved. Among other things, the plan
established the maximum number of homes that can be built in the
city, referred to as the growth cap. To ensure even distribution of
housing development, the city was divided into quadrants with each
quadrant assigned a portion of the city's growth cap, referred to as
quadrant caps. Under the plan, once a quadrant reaches its assigned
cap, the city is precluded from approving any further housing
development in that quadrant.
Housing Crisis Act of 2019
A recent state law prohibits a city's ability to place a moratorium on development. Senate Bill
330, the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, took effect on Jan. 1, 2020, and imposed new permitting
regulations for housing t hat greatly limit public agencies' ability to deny housing developments.
As it relates to the city's efforts to update its housing plan, SB 330 prohibits any laws that act as a
cap on the number of housing units that can be approved or constructed. SB 330 goes on to
prohibit a city from enforcing laws that have the effect of imposing a moratorium or similar
restriction or limitation on housing development. On Jan. 21, 2020, an overview of the impacts of
SB 330 were provided at a joint special meeting of the City Council, Planning Commission,
Housing Commission, Traffic & Mobility Commission, and Housing Element Advisory Committee
(Exhibit 8). On Aug. 4, 2020, the city sent a letter to the state Department of Housing &
Community Development requesting an opinion of the enforceability of the city's growth cap
under 58330 on the housing element update (Exhibit 9). As of the writing of this staff report, staff
has not received a response. The act will expire Jan. 1, 2025, unless extended by the legislature.
Impact on the city's housing and growth management plans
The chart below provides a status of the citywide and quadrant caps, considering existing
development and planned growth. If the net RHNA target of 1,589 units (1,354 lower income
units and 235 moderate income units) remains unchanged, no quadrant could theoretically
accept all the housing units and maintain consistency with the Growth Management Plan's cap
on development in a given quadrant. The Southwest Quadrant, which has a remaining GMP
capacity of 1,232 additional units, has the largest remaining capacity of all quadrants.
However, the ability of this quadrant to accommodate a large number of these units is not
practical given the limited number of sites available, land costs, required density, and multi-story
structure type that would be required. In order to develop a new housing element that is
consistent with state law, t he required RHNA units will realistically need to be distributed
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between the different quadrants, thereby exceeding one or more quadrant caps. Nevertheless,
the overall citywide unit cap of 54,599 as approved by the voters will not be exceeded.
As the chart below reflects, 2,296 housing units remain to reach the 54,599 citywide cap. It is
important to note that 1,353 of those units were removed by City Council action in 2002, leaving
943 units currently available. To plan for the net RHNA target of 1,589 units, a portion of the units
removed by the City Council will need to be reinstated as part of this Housing Element update.
The chart below shows how many the residential dwelling status of each quadrant of the city:
I
DESCRIPTION ~ NORTHEAST I SOUTHWEST I SOUTHEAST • CITYWIDE
QUADRANT QUADRANT QUADRANT TOTAL
Units built 11,839 649 12,488 7,264 10,179 16,426 46,357
Units planned 1,989 247 2,236 1,676 1,448 586 5,946
Total built/planned 13,828 896 14,724 8,940 11,627 17,012 52,303
GMP unit caps -----15,370 9,042 12,859 17,328 54,599
Remaining 118 528 646 102 1,232 316 2,296
Notes: Data is current as of June 30, 2020
Total built/planned includes sites in all quadrants except the Village .. lt includes unbuilt approved projects, as well as vacant
and underdeveloped property designated for residential use by the General Plan.
Remaining refers to dwelling unit capacity in addition to what is currently planned by the General Plan or approved as part of
an unbuilt project. These remaining "potential additional dwellings" must be allocated from the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank of
unbuilt units that may be used by other projects.
On June 23, 2020, following the adoption of the fy 2020-21 budget, the City Council expressed
interest in holding a workshop before the end of the year to initiate discussions on how to
approach an update to the city's Growth Management Plan. Staff is targeting a City Council
workshop later in the fall.
Public input
In addition to engaging the Housing Element Advisory Committee, staff sought input on potential
methodologies from the community. Through an online survey, more than 3,200 respondents
ranked potential methods and responded to other questions related to the housing element
update.
The questions posed to the public addressed various elements of the methodologies being
considered, but were geared to a lay audience. As a result, the priority methodologies identified
by the public cannot be compared directly to the priorities proposed by staff and the committee.
It should also be noted that although the number of respondents was very high (the highest of
any city survey in recent history), the survey is not scientific. Instead it reflects the views of those
who took the survey. Also, please note that the data below reflect responses through Aug. 20.
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The ranking of priorities in the survey responses were:
Rating
Ranking
highest priority= 1
lowest priority= 6
Highest 1
priority
2
3
4
5
Lowest 6 priority
At vacant industrial sites that have been converted to residential use
Near commercial locations, creating "live-work" neighborhoods
On lots that are underutilized (i.e., older buildings that have additional
potential)
On vacant land that is zoned for housing developed, but not yet
developed
On existing single-family properties as accessory dwelling units (granny
flats)
Areas that are already developed but could be made denser by increasing
the number of housing units allowed on each piece of property
2.5
2.62
2.69
2.87
4.08
4.63
The survey also included other questions that could help inform the selection of sites for new
housing in Carlsbad. A full report of the results will be available once the survey closes on Aug.
24.
Alternatives
Although there were areas of agreement among professional staff, the committee and the public,
there were also significant differences. For example:
• Survey respondents did not favor accessory dwelling units as a way to help meet the city's
housing goals. Based on changes in state law, staff expect ADUs will comprise at least a
portion of the city's housing goals.
• Increasing density was the top choice among staff and the committee and the least
favored among survey respondents.
• Conversely, staff and the committee ranked the conversion of industrial land to
residential as the lowest priority; it was the most popular methodology among survey
respondents
Staff propose developing maps showing properties that could be designated for future housing
using three approaches:
• Staff's recommended priorities
• Priorities recommended by the Housing Element Advisory Committee
• Priorities identified by survey respondents
• Any additional or different methodologies and priorities provided by the City Council
This approach will provide a variety of options that can be taken through the next phase of
evaluation. This includes review and input from the Housing Element Advisory Committee and
the community as well as environmental analysis.
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Fiscal Analysis
Staff is requesting an allocation of additional funds in the amount of $40,000 for a total not to
exceed $55,000 to cover costs for outside legal counsel to assist in the legal review of the city's
Housing Element Update. The funding is requested from the City Council's General Fund
contingency account. The City Council approved the budget for the Housing Element update on
Sept. 10, 2019, when it approved a project work plan, Housing Element Advisory Committee
charter and a budget carry forward4, and on January 28, 2020, when it approved a consultant
contract for the project.
As part of that budget, $15,000 was earmarked for outside assistance with California
Environmental Quality Act and housing element law. Given the complexities of housing element
law and anticipated meetings with state housing department representatives, staff recommends
increasing the fund amount for legal services to a total not to exceed $55,000.
Next Steps
City staff will apply the methods described in this report, including any new direction the City
Council may wish to provide, to create a series of maps identifying various combinations of
properties and approaches that will enable the city to meet state housing requirements. City staff
will then contact owners of properties that could potentially be rezoned to determine interest.
The final map options will be presented to the Housing Element Advisory Committee and the
public for input. They will also undergo environmental analysis to comply with the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Staff will return to the City Council with the feedback and environmental analysis during a public
hearing to consider approval of the final housing element and environmental impact report.
These documents must be approved by April 2021 to meet the state's deadline.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
The proposed action is not a "project" as defined in California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines Section 15378 because the action involves a request for guidance and direction from
the city Council on the development and preparation of the city's Housing Element Update. This
guidance and direction, on its own accord, will not cause significant environmental impact. As
such, this activity is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3). This determination is
predicated on Section 15004 of t he guidelines, which provide direction to lead agencies on t~e
appropriate timing for environmental review. The Housing Element Update, for which this
direction will help develop, will require preparation of an environmental document in accordance
with State CEQA Guidelines.
Public Notification
Public notice of this item was posted in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and it was available
for public viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date. Notice of this
meeting was also posted on social media and the city's website and emailed to project
4 A carry forward is unspent prior-year funding reallocated to the new fiscal year for the same purpose.
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stakeholders. Discussion about this item and its consideration by the City Council also occurred as
part of the Housing Element Advisory Committee's Aug. 12, 2020, meeting.
Exhibits
1. Information bulletins ("How new state mandates impact Carlsbad's housing plan")
2. Map of existing eligible sites
3. Map of planned project sites
4. Map of potential residential sites for up zone
5. Map of potential city-and government agency-owned sites
6. Map of potential commercial sites considered for rezone
7. Map of potential industrial sites considered for rezone
8. January 21, 2020, City Council staff report overviewing SB 330
9. August 4, 2020 Letter to HCD on cap growth enforcement
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Exhibit 1
How new state mandates impact
CARLSBAD'S HOUSING PLAN
(city of
Carlsbad
Since 1969, California has required that all cities and counties adequately plan for their share of the state's growing housing needs.
While cities do not build housing -that is the function of private developers -they do adopt plans, regulations and programs that
provide opportunities for how and where housing development occurs. One of the most important housing policy documents used
by jurisdictions is the General Plan; more specifically, the Housing Element of the General Plan.
The General Plan serves as the "blueprint"for how a city will grow and develop and includes seven state required elements: land use,
transportation, conservation, noise, open space, safety, and housing. The law mandating that housing be included as an element of
·each jurisdiction's General Plan is known as "Housing Element Law:'
This information bulletin outlines how the state determines housing requirements for jurisdictions, the process localities must follow
to secure a certified Housing Element, and the implications for failing to meet required state housing goals.
I. THE REGIONAL HOUSING
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The California Department of Housing & Community
Development is responsible for developing state housing
production goals. These goals represent the total number of
housing units to be built within an eight year housing cycle
for varying income groups. This process is referred to as the
Regional Housing Needs Assessment.
Once the RHNA is determined, HCD assigns the RHNA figures to
the 21 different council of governments located throughout the
state, who in turn assign the housing goals to their respective
member cities and counties. Carlsbad's COG is the San Diego
Association of Governments, who represents 18 cities and the
County of San Diego.
The RHNA is developed by HCD and distributed to the
individual cities and counties by the COGs in accordance with
four state directed RHNA objectives:
• Plan for housing at all income levels/all jurisdictions
• Balance jobs and housing
• Focus development in urban areas
Protect rural areas, open space and habitat land
These objectives are achieved using several regional and local
factors and influences including:
» Share of existing and projected population growth
» Distribution of existing households (by income)
» Existing and projected jobs -
» Persons per household
» Opportunities and constraints for housing
» Availability of land suitable for development
» Preserved or protected lands
» Availability of high quality transit corridors
» Historic vacancy rates and loss of units
» Housing cost burdens
» Social equity adjustments
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II. HOUSING BASED ON
INCOME CATEGORIES
Under Housing Element Law, RHNA is assigned to four income
groups or categories. Families with ...
• Very low household income
• Low household income
• Moderate household income
• Above moderate household income
The household income for each of these categories is based on
a percentage of the Area Median Income, as reflected in
the chart below.
Income Category Percent of AMI
Very Low <50%
Low 51 to80%
Moderate 81 to 120%
Above Moderate >120%
These percentages are applied to the AMI for a region, not a
specific city. Carlsbad falls under the AMI for San Diego County,
which is currently $86,300 per year for a four-person household.
In comparison, Carlsbad's median income is at S 107,600. The
income categories pursuant to the San Diego County AMI is
reflected in the table below for a family of four:
Income Category Percent of AMI Household
Very Low <50% $53,500
Low 51 to 80% $85,600
Moderate 81to 120% $103,550
Above Moderate >120% >$103,550
Ill. DENSITY AND AFFORDABILITY
The foundation of Housing Element Law is based on the
premise that density is a proxy for affordability. The idea
being, the more housing units on a site (density) translates
to lower construction costs per unit, which translates to
lower rental/sale prices of those units (affordability). As such,
HCD assigns minimum density figures to each income
category as reflected below.
Income Category Percent of AMI Minimum Density1
Very low $53,500 30 du/ac
low $85,600 30 du/ac
Moderate $103,550 15 du/ac
Above Moderate >$103,550 <15 du/ac
'du/ac = Dwelling unit per 1 acre of land
Most cities and counties can attest that higher density
development alone rarely translates to housing that is
affordable at the targeted income categories. As such, the
state requires that cities develop and implement programs
that will help facilitate affordable housing sales/rental costs
(i.e., inclusionary housing requirements, locally-funded
subsidies), but the programs cannot be too onerous as to
make the housing development infeasible to construct
(i.e., require that all higher-density projects be restricted as
affordable). ·
Until state law changes, this is the formula that cities and
counties must use when planning for housing under state
Housing Element Law. ·
IV. THE LOCAL HOUSING ELEMENT
Once a jurisdiction receives its RHNA allocations, it
must update its General Plan and Housing Element to
demonstrate how the jurisdiction, particularly through
policies and zoning, can or will accommodate the RHNA.
Generally, a Housing Element must include the following:
• Review of previous Housing Element
• Assessment of housing needs
• Inventory and analysis of adequate sites
• Analysis of potential constraints
• Housing policies and programs
Quantified objectives
One of the most labor intensive and controversial
components of the process is the inventory and analysis of
adequate sites.
Each jurisdiction must evaluate the Land Use Element of
their General Plan to determine whether there is enough
land available, with adequate zoning (minimum density as
described in Section 111), to accommodate their assigned
RHNA allocation for each income category. If unable to
accommodate the housing goals, the jurisdiction must
rezone enough land to meet the RHNA obligation.
In addition to adequately zoning sites, the law requires
that each jurisdiction look for ways to streamline permit
processes and remove processing barriers in order to
facilitate the creation of affordable housing.
A ministerial process with reduced fees and development
incentives (i.e., increased density above plan allowance,
waiver of design standards like parking or setbacks,
expedited permit review) for affordable housing projects
is highly encouraged by HCD.
Ultimately, an effective Housing Element provides the
necessary conditions for developing and preserving an
adequate supply of housing, including housing affordable
to seniors, families, and workers.
The update plan provides the opportunity to develop
housing and land use strategies to reflect local changing
needs, resources, and conditions and provides a vehicle
to adopt approaches addressing state driven regulations
related to sustainability and environmental concerns.
Jurisdictions may also use the Housing Element as an
opportunity to complement their economic development
. goals with their housing goals.
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V. HCD HOUSING
ELEMENT CERTIFICATION
Once updated, Housing Elements must be reviewed
and approved by HCD and then adopted by the local
jurisdiction (City Council) prior to state mandated deadlines
(described in Section VIII). Failure to timely complete this
process will result in several penalties, as highlighted in the
section below.
VI. PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE
& LIMITATIONS
Failing to meet the state requirements can result in
significant penalties. Given the current housing crisis
in California, each year the state legislature introduces
new laws that increase and expand the penalties for
noncompliance as well as impose limitations on local
controls affecting housing production. Below are a few of
the more significant State acts.
Housing Accountability and Affordability Act
If HCD finds that a jurisdiction's RHNA goals are not
being timely satisfied, SB 35 requires cities and counties
to streamline review and approval of eligible affordable
housing projects by providing a ministerial approval
process, exempting such projects from environmental
review under CEQA and public hearing process. Refer to
the City Info Bulletin on this act.
Building Homes and Jobs Act
Under Senate Bill 2, jurisdictions that do not have an
approved HCD certified Housing Element.are not eligible ·
for grant funding. Carlsbad's current housing element is
HCD certified, which allowed the city to apply for and be
awarded an SB 2 grant in the amount of $3 10,000.
Housing Development and Financing Act
Under Assembly Bill 101,jurisdictions failing to timely adopt
a local Housing Element may be fined tens of thousands of
dollars per month until HCD determines compliance.
Housing Crisis Act
SB 330 introduces an even more expedited review process
for residential development projects than SB 35 and
prohibits cities from imposing growth caps or moratoriums
on housing projects or plans. This will likely impact how we
can implement Carlsbad's Growth Management Plan.
Residential Density and Affordability Act
Under SB 166, a city cannot reduce residential density on a
property without concurrently rezoning another property
to make up the lost units. Furthermore, if a city approves
a project that resu Its in a density lower than the housing
plan identified, it must rezone another property to make
up the difference.
Potential lawsuits
Many cities without an approved Housing Element have
been sued by developers and/or affordable housing
advocates, resulting in decisions unfavorable to the city.
For example:
✓ Courts have suspended a jurisdiction's local land
use authority via a court ordered moratoria; the city
was unable to issue building permits until a Housing
Element was certified and approved. (City of Pasadena)
✓ Courts have assumed land use control over all housing
development permits. Under this scenario, the courts
could approve a housing development project that may
not fit the character of the community. (City of Fremont)
✓ Courts have imposed aggressive timelines for a
jurisdiction to approve a Housing Element (with
threats of court-assumed land use control for
noncompliance), thereby limiting community input in
the housing plan development. (City of Encinitas)
✓ The State Attorney General has filed suit against cities
that do not have an approved or compliant Housing
Element. The implications of the lawsuits are currently
unknown. (City of Huntington Beach)
✓ In virtually all cases, the litigation resulted in the
city paying significant financial penalties and/or
substantive attorney fees.
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VII. RELATED STATE HOUSING
PROGRAMS/LAWS
Beyond the mandates required under the Housing Element
Law, the state has adopted other regulations and programs
that encourage housing production.
State Density Bonus Law
Density Bonus is a state law that allows a developer to
increase density beyond that allowed under a city's local
land use plan. An applicant can also receive reductions
in required development standards such as setbacks,
height limits and parking requirements. In exchange for
the increased density, a certain number of the new homes
must be reserved for very low, low, or moderate-income
households or for seniors.
Accessory Dwelling Units .
The state has found that allowing Accessory Dwelling Units
in residential zones where primary residences are already
allowed provides additional housing throughout California.
In recent years the state has continued to revise and update
the programs around ADUs, limiting local city control of
them, to more widely allow for ADUs to address housing
production. Refer to the city informational bulletin on ADUs.
VIII. 2021-2029 HOUSING CYCLE
The RHNA process for the next (sixth) Housing Element
cycle is currently in process and will cover the period from
April 2021 -April 2029. The RHNA process can be generally
categorized into the steps bulleted below.
It is important to note that the RHNA process is also being
conducted in conjunction with the development of the
2050 Regional Transportation Plan and its Sustainable
Communities Strategy in accordance with SB 375 (See
Section IX for more on this process).
RHNA Methodology and Allocation
July 2018 -November 2019
This step includes the development of the methodology in
which RHNA will be distributed by SANDAG. Public review
of the draft methodology was completed in September
2019, with HCD approval in November 2019. Currently,
city staff coordinates and collaborates with the SAN DAG
and regional jurisdictions through its participation in the
SANDAG RHNA Subcommittee meetings.
RHNA Distribution and Allocation
November 2019 -February 2020
Distribution of the draft RHNA to local jurisdiction
occurred in November 2019. In January 202.0 the following
four jurisdictions filed appeals on the RHNA allocation:
Coronado, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove and Solana Beach.
Results of the appeal are pending.
Certified Local Housing Element
February 2020 -April 2021
Each city and county has until April 2021 to process a
Housing Element update using their assigned RHNA
allocation (this period includes HCD review and City
Council adoption).
IX. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN
AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
STRATEGY
The Regional Transportation Plan is a federally required
long range transportation plan prepared by SANDAG that
is updated every four years, and includes projections of
population, household, employment growth and travel
demand, along with a specific list of proposed projects
to be funded. In Carlsbad, the following local projects are
included in the RTP:
Carlsbad Boulevard realignment
Village/Barrio roundabouts
Road extensions for College Boulevard and
Poinsettia Lane
• Road widenings for El Camino Real
Road widenings for Avenida Encinas
• Other improvements at various locations:
>> Intersection improvements
» Turn lane improvements
» ADA improvements
» Complete street improvements
» Traffic signal system improvements
» Pedestrian and bicycle improvements
» Lighting improvements
» Pavement management program
Pursuant to SB 375, SANDAG must also develop a
Sustainable Communities Strategy to integrate land
use and transportation strategies that will achieve
California Air Resources Board greenhouse gas
emissions reduction targets.
The SCS must demonstrate on a regional level, those
areas sufficient to house all the population of the
region, including the eight year projection of the RHNA.
Both the RTP/SCS and RHNA have used local input as
the basis for future demographic projections, including
household growth.
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Exhibit 6
Exhibit 6: Map of Potential Commercial Sites Considered for Rezone (City of
Carlsbad -Redesignate Commercial
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Exhibit 8
CA Review
Joint Special Meeting of the City Council, Planning Commission, Traffic & e> s~;f rR;p ~;;t g Comm;ss;on & Hous;ng Element Adviso~ Comm;uee
Meeting Date: January 21, 2020
To:
From:
Staff Contact:
Mayor and City Council
Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Celia Brewer, City Attorney
760-434-2891
Subject: Overview of SB 330: Housing Crisis Act of 2019 and New Regulations on
Accessory Dwelling Units
Recommended Action
Receive a presentation regarding SB330: Housing Crisis Act of 2019 and New Regulations on
Accessory Dwelling Units.
Executive Summary
The City Attorney has worked with The Sohagi Law Group, PLC to prepare the attached memo
regarding SB 330: Housing Crisis Act of 2019 and New Regulations on Accessory Dwelling Units.
Margaret and Tyson Sohagi will be presenting this information to the City Council and
responding to questions.
Fiscal Impact
No funding is being requested at this time.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project"
within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change
in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment,
and therefore does not require environmental review.
Public Notification and Outreach
This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public
viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1. Memo re SB 330: Housing Crisis Act of 2019 and New Regulations on Accessory Dwelling
Units
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Exhibit 1
{city of
Carlsbad
January 16, 2020
To:
From:
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
CITY ATTORNEY
Subject: OVERVIEW OF SB 330: HOUSING CRISIS ACT OF 2019 AND NEW
REGULATIONS ON ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Table of Contents
I. SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... 3
A. Senate Bill 330 ...... : ..................................................................................................... 3
B. Accessory Dwelling Units ....................................................................................... : ... 4
II. SB 330 REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 4
A. Background of SB 330 ................................................................................................ 4
B. Moratorium limits ..................................................................................................... 5
C. limitations on Regulations for Housing Permits ....................................................... 7
D. legislative limits on Reducing Residential Density Below that Allowed on January
1, 2018 ........................................................................................................................ 7
E. New Preliminary Application Process and Prohibition on Applying New Fees and
Exactions after Submittal ........................................................................................... 8
F. New Development Application Requirements .......................................................... 9
G. SB 330 Requires the City to Provide a List of Missing Information for All
Development Applications Deemed Incomplete ..................................................... 10
H. Prohibition on New Subjective Design Standards for Housing Development
Projects .......................................................................................... , .......................... 10
I. Historic Resource Determination ............................................................................ 11
J. No More than Five (5) Hearings on a Housing Development Project ..................... 12
K. Relocation Benefits and Right of First Refusal for "Protected Unit" Occupants ..... 12
L Changes to Permit Streamlining Act Deadlines ....................................................... 12
City Attorney
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111. NEW REGULATIONS ON ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ....................................... 13
A. Background on 2019 ADU Legislation ...................................................................... 13
B. General Provisions ................................................................................................... 13
C. Standards ................................................................................................................. 14
D. Mandatory ADU Approval ........................................................................................ 16
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I. SUMMARY
A. Senate Bill 330
Senate Bill 330 (Skinner) (SB 330), 1 entitled the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 ("Act"),
took effect on January 1, 2020 and adopts new permitting regulations for housing that
limit public agencies' ability to deny housing developments. The Act will sunset
January 1, 2025 unless extended by the Legislature.
The primary purpose of the bill is to expedite construction of new housing. The
Legislature has declared that California needs an estimated 180,000 additional homes
annually to keep up with population growth and that the Governor has called for 3.5
million new homes to be built over the next seven years (500,000 new homes annually).
This substantially exceeds recent housing development in California, which has averaged
less than 80,000 homes annually over the last ten years.2 The consequences of providing
inadequate housing has resulted in a lack of housing to support employment growth,
imbalance in jobs and housing, reduced mobility, urban sprawl, excessive commuting,
air quality deterioration, and increasing greenhouse gas emissions from longer
commutes to affordable homes far from growing job centers. (Gov. Code,§ 65589.5;
HCD Final Statewide Housing Assessment.} To accomplish the goal of expediting housing
development, SB 330 creates a number of new procedures and legislative limitations on
municipalities.
Where housing is an allowable use, the City is prohibited from enacting a law3
that would have the effect of "imposing a moratorium or similar restriction or limitation
on housing development" except to protect against an imminent threat to the health
and safety of persons in the area.
SB 330 also precludes amending development regulations to a less intensive
residential use in comparison to those in place on January 1, 2018. However, there are
several exceptions to this limitation, including concurrently adopted changes that
ensures there is no net loss in residential capacity.
1 Senate Bill 330 complete text:
https://leginfo.Legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavCiient.xhtml?bill id=201920200SB 330.
2 HCD Final Statewide Housing Assessment 2025: https:/!vv,.vvv.hcd.ca.gov/policy-
research/plans-reports/docs/SHA Final Combined.pdf.
3 This includes general plan amendments, specific plan amendments, zoning
amendments, or a subdivision standard or criterion. (Gov. Code, § 66300(a)(5).)
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SB 330 also prohibits enactment of a law ({establishing or implementing any
provision that: (i) limits the number of land use approvals or permits necessary for the
approval and construction of housing that will be issued or allocated within all or a
portion of the ... city," (ii} "acts as a cap on the number of housing units that can be
approved or constructed either annually or for some other time period," or {iii) limits
the population of the affected city. (Gov. Code,§ 66300{b){l)(D).)
There are several administrative actions the City will need to take in the short
term to implement SB 330's new provisions. These include (1) preparation of a new
preliminary application process (Section 11.E), (2) an updated development application
process (Section 11.E and !1..E}, and (3) historic resource determinations {Section VI.G}.
B. Accessory Dwelling Units
The Legislature also passed new laws governing accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
that restrict a city's ability to regulate these units. Effective January 1, 2020, all ADU
approvals, including what are called Junior ADUs are ministerial in nature and are not
subject to public hearing. The City must allow AD Us in single family and multiple family
zones subject to limited exceptions. The City can impose certain standards on the ADUs
including parking, height, setback, landscape, architectural review, maximum size of
units, lot coverage requirements and the like. However, there are categories of ADUs
proposed in residential and mixed use zones that the City must approve including 1) one
ADU or Junior ADU on a single family lot with an existing or proposed single family
residence, subject to certain conditions, 2) one detached, newly constructed ADU that
does not exceed 4-foot side and rear yard setbacks and 16 feet in height, 3) multiple
ADUs no larger than 800 sq. ft. within areas of existing multiple dwelling structures such
as garages and attics, and 4) up to two ADUs detached from an existing multiple family
dwelling structure with a 16-foot height limit and 4-foot side and rear yard setbacks. The
City may not require correction of nonconforming zoning conditions as a condition for
these mandatory ADU approvals. In all cases, the City may require compliance with
applicable Building Code requirements.
11. SB 330 REQUIREMENTS
A. Background of SB 330
SB 330 amends the State Housing Accountability Act (Gov. Code,§ 65589.5) and
adopts new Government Code sections to create new permitting regulations for housing
that limit public agencies' ability to deny housing developments. SB 330 was approved
by the Governor on October 9, 2019 and took effect on January 1, 2020, with most of
the bill set to expire on January 1, 2025, unless extended by the Legislature.
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In enacting SB 330, the Legislature formally declared there is a statewide housing
emergency. The Legislature further declared that in light of the severe shortage of
housing at all income levels in the state, providing adequate housing is a matter of
statewide concern such that SB 330 applies to all cities, including charter cities such as
the City of Carlsbad. SB 330 is intended to be broadly construed to maximize the
production of housing with exceptions limiting hoµsing construed narrowly. (Gov. Code,
§ 66300{f)(2).)4
SB 330's requirements generally apply to "housing development projects," which
include residential projects, mixed use projects where at least two thirds of the square
footage is designated for residential use, and transitional houslng5 and supportive
housing.6 (Gov. Code,§ 65589.S(h){2).) Many of the new substantive limits also apply to
voter sponsored initiatives. (Gov. Code,§ 66300{a)(3}.) The following sections
summarize the key components of SB 330.
B. Moratorium Limits
SB 330 creates new procedures that are applicable to a "moratorium or similar
restriction or limitation on housing development, including mixed-use development ... "
(Gov. Code,§ 66300(b){1)(B)(i).) Moratoria generally refers to a temporary ban on types
of development or land uses. Specifically, where housing is an allowable use, the City is
4 In addition, none of the provisions in Government Code § 66300 are to be construed to
limit or prohibit a development policy that allows greater density, facilitates housing
development, reduces housing costs or imposes/implements mitigation measures pursuant to
CEQA. (Gov. Code, § 66300 (f)(3).)
5 "Transitional housing" means buildings configured as rental housing developments, but
operated under program requirements that require the termination of assistance and recirculating
of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at a predetermined future point in time
that shall be no less than six months from the beginning of the assistance. (Gov. Code, §§
655820), 62253; Health & Saf. Code,§§ 50675.2(h), 50801(i).)
6 "Supportive housing" means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by
the target population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive
housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his
or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. (Gov. Code, § 65650; Health &
Saf. Code,§ 50675.14(b)(2).)
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prohibited from enacting a "development policy, standard or condition'17 that would
have the effect of "imposing a moratorium or similar restriction or limitation on housing
development ... other than to specifically protect against an imminent threat to the
health and safety of persons residing in, or within the immediate vicinity of, the area
subject to the moratorium ... " (Id.) While "imminent threat" is not defined in SB 330,
imminent is generally defined as "likely to occur at any moment, impending," "ready to
take place: happening soon; menacingly near," or "threatening to occur immediately;
dangerously impending;"8 This provision is more stringent than the existing moratorium
provision under Government Code§ 65858(c},9 which requires a finding that "there is a
current and immediate threat to the public health, safety or welfare .... 11
Such a moratorium or similar restriction on housing development is not
enforceable until it has first been submitted and approved by the California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD). If HCD does not approve the
moratorium, the moratorium is deemed void. (Gov. Code,§ 66300{b){1)(B}(ii).)
As the City embarks on implementing SB 330, one question that arises is the
relationship between SB 330 and the City's Growth Management Plan (Proposition E,
the Growth Management Program and implementing regulations, collectively "GMP":
https://carlsbadca.gov/news/growth/default.asp.) The GMP states that the City shall
not approve a general plan amendment, zone change, tentative subdivision map or
other discretionary approvals for a development that could result in development above
the dwelling unit limit in any quadrant. Another provision of the GMP provides that if
the performance standards established by a local facilities management plan are not
met, then no development permits or building permits shall be issued within that zone
until the performance standard is met or arrangements satisfactory to the city council
guaranteeing the facilities and improvements have been made. (CMC §§ 21.90.045(2),
21.90.080, see also exceptions: § 21.90.030.)
These provisions essentially call for a moratorium to be enacted under certain
circumstances. Whether a moratorium under the GMP meets the new criteria for
moratoria under SB 330, namely an "imminent threat to the health and safety of persons
residing in, or within the immediate vicinity of, 'the area subject to the moratorium," is
7 "Development policy, standard or condition" includes general plan amendments,
specific plan amendments, zoning amendments, or a subdivision standard or criterion. (Gov.
Code, § 66300(a)(5).)
8https :/ /v..rww.dictionary .com/browse/imminent ?s=t.
9 See also Government Code,§§ 36934, 36937.
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an open question. The answer may depend upon the specific factual situation, including
the performance standard at issue, whether there are impending development
applications, and whether there any specific imminent threats to public health and
safety as a result of exceedances of the GMP performance standards.
C. Limitations on Regulations for Housing Permits
SB 330 prohibits enactment of "a development policy, standard or
condition ... establishing or implementing any provision that: (i) limits the number of land
use approvals or permits necessary for the approval and construction of housing that
will be issued or allocated within all or a portion of the ... city," (ii) "acts as a cap on the
number of housing units that can be approved or constructed either annually or for
some other time period," or (iii) limits the population of the affected city. (Gov. Code, §
66300(b){1}(D).) While there are certain exceptions to this new prohibition, none apply
to the City of Carlsbad.10
These housing cap limitations raise questions regarding the ability of the City to
enforce (1) its residential "quadrant limits" contained in the GMP, (2) its Growth
Management Control Points, and (3) its population density standards.
D. legislative limits on Reducing Residential Density Below that Allowed on
January 1, 2018
Where housing is an allowable use, SB 330 generally precludes the City from
amending its general plan/specific plan land use designations or zoning to a less
intensive use in comparison to those in place on January 1, 2018. "[L]ess intensive use"
includes, but is not limited to, reductions to height, density, or floor area ratio, new or
increased open space or lot size requirements, or new or increased setback
requirements, minimum frontage requirements, or maximum lot coverage limitations,
or anything that would lessen the intensity of housing." (Gov. Code,§ 66300(b)(1){A).)
10 Government Code § 663 OO(b )( 1 )(E) provides the explicit exceptions to these
provisions; however, these exceptions are inapplicable to the City of Carlsbad. This subsection
exempts regulations adopted before 2005 where the City is located in a "predominantly
agricultural county." The exceptions listed under Government Code § 66300(g) are likely also
inapplicable. More specifically, this subsection states that § 66300 "shall not be construed to
void a height limit, urban growth boundary, or urban limit established by the electorate, provided
[the regulations are not less intense than the development limits in place on January 1, 2018]."
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There are exceptions to this limitation, including (1) concurrently adopted
changes in other development standards, ensuring no net loss in residential capacity,
and (2) amendments to mobilehome park standards. (See Gov. Code, § 66300(i).)
E. New Preliminary Application Process and Prohibition on Applying New Fees and
Exactions after Submittal
The City is required to create a preliminary application checklist or to utilize a
standardized checklist prepared by HCD. {Gov. Code,§ 65941.1(b)(2).) HCD has not yet
prepared the standardized checklist and indicated that this checklist will not be available
until the end of the first quarter of 2020. The checklist can only include the information
provided in Government Code§ 65941.l(a) (1)-(17). The City may not require any
additional information in the. preliminary application. (Gov. Code,§ 65941.1(b)(3).)
This preliminary application is a new first step in the planning process, to be
followed by the development application process already required under Government
Code§§ 659401 65941, and 65941.5; CMC § 21.42.050 [Use Permit Applications]. {Gov.
Code,§ 65941.l{d)(l).) The City is not required to provide an affirmative determination
regarding completeness of a preliminary application. (Gov. Code,§ 65941.l(d)(3).)
SB 330 precludes the City from applying any new "ordinances, policies or
standards" adopted after submittal of the preliminary application for a housing
development project. (Gov. Code,§ 65589.S(o)(l).)11 "[O]rdinances, policies, and
standards" includes general plan, community plan, specific plan, zoning, design review
standards and criteria, subdivision standards and criteria, and any other rules,
regulations, requirements, and policies of a local agency, as defined in Government
Code § 66000, including those relating to development impact fees, capacity or
connection fees or charges, permit or processing fees, and other exactions. (Gov. Code,
§ 65589.S(o)(2)(E)(4).}
These limitations under Government Code§ 65589.S(o)(l) overlap in part with
the new limitations under Government Code § 66300(b}{l}{A). As discussed in
Subsection 11.D, supra, the City may not implement regulations with less intense uses
than those in place on January 1, 2018, including reductions to height, density, or floor
area ratio, new or increased open space or lot size requirements, or new or increased
setback requirements, minimum frontage requirements, or maximum lot coverage
11 If the applicant revises the project's residential density or square footage by 20% or
more, the project will not have the benefits of the previously submitted preliminary application,
and will have the resubmit to reflect the revisions. (Gov. Code,§ 65941. l(c).)
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limitations ... " The primary distinction being that Government Code§ 65589.S(o)(l) also
applies to fees and charges including "development impact fees, capacity or connection
fees or charges, permit or processing fees, and other exactions," which are not
addressed by the January 1, 2018 development regulation freeze under§
66300(b)(l)(A).
This project-specific freeze under Government Code§ 65589.S(o)(l) is not
applicable (1) to automatic annual adjustments in existing fees which are "based on an
independently published cost index" (Gov. Code, § 65589.5(o)(2)(A)), (2) to measures
which mitigate or avoid a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety (Gov.
Code,§ 65589.S(o)(2)(B)), (3) to measures to mitigate an impact under CEQA (Gov.
Code, § 65589.S(o}(2){C)), or (4) if more than two and a half years have passed since the
final approval of the project (Gov. Code,§ 65589.S(o)(2){D)).
f. New Development Application Requirements
In addition to the creation of the preliminary application process discussed in the
Subsection 11.E, supra, the City is required to update its development application
contents to include the information necessary to determine compliance with
Government Code§ 66300(d). (Gov. Code, § 65940(a)(2}.}
This primarily affects projects involving the demolition or removal of existing
housing, including, but not limited to, information on the number of dwelling units
being removed, whether any dwelling units meet the definition of a "protected unit"
(Gov. Code,§ 66300(d)(2)(E)(ii)); whether any dwelling units were subject to rent or
price control, and whether any dwelling units are for rent. SB 330 does not provide an
explicit checklist; consequently, the City may wish to request information as follows:
Any information necessary to determine compliance with Government Code§
66300(d), including, but not limited to, information on the number dwelling units
being removed if any, whether any dwelling units meet the definition of a
/£protected unit" {Gov. Code, § 66300{d)(2)(E)(ii)), whether any dwelling units
were subject to rent or price control, and whether any dwelling units are for rent.
The primary purpose of this question is to assess applicability of relocation benefits and
right of first refusal outlined below in Subsection ILK of this memorandum.
Additionally, applicants are required to submit this development application
within 180 calendar days from submittal of the preliminary application. (Gov. Code,§
65941.l(d)(l).)
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G. SB 330 Requires the City to Provide a list of Missing information for All
Development Applications Deemed Incomplete
SB 330 requires public agencies to determine the completeness of a development
application within 30 days based upon the specific contents of the application, rather
than information deemed relevant by the individual planner. (Gov. Code, § 65943(b).} If
the City does not make this determination within 30 days, the application is
automatically deemed complete.
If a project application submitted pursuant to Government Code § 65940 is
determined to be incomplete, the City is required to provide the applicant with a list of
items that were not complete. (Gov. Code,§ 65943.)
The list must be limited to those items actually required on the lead agency's
submittal requirement checklist. (Gov. Code,§ 65943(a} and (b}.} Subsequent review of
materials submitted by an applicant in response to an incomplete determination must
be made within 30 days of submittal, or the application is deemed complete.
Furthermore, the local agency shall not request that the applicant provide any new
information that was not stated in the initial list of items that were listed as incomplete.
SB 330 now also requires the City to make applications for housing developments
available on its website. (Gov. Code,§ 65943(f).) Given that the City already maintains
such a website, 12 it will simply need to update these applications.
H. Prohibition on New Subjective Design Standards for Housing Development
Projects
The 2018 State Housing Accountability Act previously limited the ability of public
agencies to deny housing projects based upon subjective standards if the public agency
had not yet met its regional housing needs allocation (RHNA}. (Gov. Code,§
65589.5(d)(2).)13
12 https://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/planning/applications.asp.
13 Existing State Housing Accountability Act finding requirement: A local agency shall
not disapprove a housing development project... unless it makes findings as to one of the
following ... (1) the jurisdiction has met or exceed its regional housing need allocation, or
(2) ... the housing development project... would have "specific, adverse impact" which "means a
significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written
public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the
application was deemed complete." (Gov. Code, § 65589.5(d)(2).)
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However, SB 330 amends the Government Code to state that a "city shall not
enact a development policy, standard, or condition that would have any of the following
effects .. .imposing or enforcing design standards established on or after January 1, 2020,
that are not objective design standards," regardless of whether the City has met its
RHNA. (Gov. Code,§ 66300{b)(l)(C).) Objective design standards are defined as
"involving no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and being uniformly
verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and
knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official."
(Gov. Code,§§ 66300(a)(7}, 65589.S(h)(S).}
I. Historic Resource Determination
The new provisions under Government Code§ 65913.l0(a) require public
agencies to "determine whether the site of a proposed housing development project is
a historic site ... at the time the application .. .is deemed complete." This is not referring to
the date of the "preliminary application," rather, this is referring to the traditional pre-
existing development application process contemplated under Government Code§
65940, (Gov. Code,§ 65913.l0(b}(l).) This determination shall remain valid throughout
the entitlement process unless new resources are encountered during grading, site
disturbance, or building alteration activities. (Gov. Code, § 65913.l0(a).)
To help expedite this determination, the City will receive some historic
information early on in the process through the preliminary application materials, which
are required to provide information on "Any historic or cultural resources known to
exist on the property." (Gov. Code,§ 65941.l(a){9}.)
Other subsections of SB 330 state that "nothing in this section supersedes, limits,
or otherwise modifies the requirements of ... [CEQA]." (Gov. Code,§ 65913.l0{c)(l).) It is
unclear whether the historic resource finding under Government Code§ 65913.l0(a) is
intended to preempt the historic resource findings under CEQA. This issue was also
raised as a point of concern by numerous non-profit organizations.14
14 https://laconservancv.tumblr.com/post/187538638850/action-alert-senate-bill-330-
threatens-historic [''With streamlining as its intent, SB 330 makes assumptions and imposes
limitations that will put historic resources at risk. Because most historic resources are not
formally designated or landmarked, potential resources could be missed or omitted during the
accelerated approval process. Without a safeguard in place, historic places would be in jeopardy.
[if] SB 330 should clarify that streamlining the process does not eliminate the obligation of a
local government to assess impacts on historic resources under their o-wn ordinances or the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), even when a resource is not identified until later.
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J. No More than Five (5) Hearings on a Housing Development Project
Government Code§ 65905.S{a) limits the City from conducting umore than five
hearings" on a housing development project that complies with applicable objective
standards after an application has been deemed complete under Government Code §
65940. The City is required to make a decision approving or disapproving a project by
the end of the fifth hearing. (Id.}
"Hearing" includes any public hearing, workshop, or similar meeting, held by the
City Council, Planning Commission, or other departments. (Gov. Code,§ 65905.S{b)(2).)
If the City continues a hearing, the continued hearing counts as one of the five hearings.
(Gov. Code, § 65905.S(a).) It is unclear whether an appeal hearing would be counted as
a hearing under this new provision. Consequently, the City may want to ensure that any
approvals from non-elected bodies, such as Planning Commission are approved by the
fourth hearing.
This five-hearing limit is not applicable to projects that are requesting legislative
approvals, such as general plan, specific plan or zoning amendments, or appeals of such
amendments. (Gov. Code,§ 65905.S(a) and (b)(2).)
K. Relocation Benefits and Right of First Refusal for "Protected Unit" Occupants
As discussed above in Subsection 11.F, development applications must now
include information on whether existing development includes protected units.
Any project that includes the removal or demolition of a "protected unit" (Gov.
Code,§ 66300(d)(2)(E)(ii)) is required to provide the occupants with (1) relocation
benefits (Gov. Code,§ 7260 et seq.), and (2) right of first refusal for a comparable unit
available in the new housing development. (Gov. Code,§ 66300 (d}(2)(D).) "Protected
units" are generally defined by Government Code§ 66300{d){2)(E)(ii) as including
residential units subject to affordability restrictions, price controls, or occupied by low
income households. Consequently, any projects meeting these requirements should be
conditioned upon compliance with these provisions.
L Changes to Permit Streamlining Act Deadlines
SB 330 reduces the time period in which a city is required to approve or
disapprove a development project that is subjectto the Permit Streamlining Act from
120 days to 90 days from certification of an Environmental Impact Report (Gov. Code,§
Thank you and please do not support SB 330 unless there are adequate safeguards for
California's historic resources."]
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65950(a)(2)} and from 90 days to 60 days, for a development project that is at least 49%
affordable units (Gov. Code,§ 65950(a)(3)(A)). These provisions of SB 330 do not
preclude a project applicant and the City from mutually agreeing in writing to an
extension of these time limits. {Gov. Code,§ 659S0(b).)
Ill. NEW REGULATIONS ON ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
A. Background on 2019 ADU legislation
Six separate bills addressing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs
were passed in 2019 and are effective as of January 1, 2020.15 An ADU is an attached or
detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities
for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary
residence. It must include provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation
on the same parcel as the single or multiple family dwelling. Manufactured homes and
efficiency units are also ADUs.16
A Junior ADU is a unit that is no more than 500 sq. ft in size and is contained
entirely within an existing single-family structure. A Junior ADU may include separate
sanitation facilities or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.17
B. General Provisions
The legislation substantially changes the existing law on AD Us and Junior ADUs.
Any conflicting local provisions are considered null and void and the new statewide
legislation applies. Local ordinances adopted pursuant to the new legislation must be
sent to HCD within 60 days after adoption for its review. Any such update is exempt
from CEQA review.
Permits for ADUs and Junior ADUs must be reviewed ministerially and no public
hearings are permitted. The City has 60 days to act on an application from the time an
application is complete if there is an existing dwelling unit on the lot. If not acted upon
15 See SB 13 (Wieckowsi: Section 3 ), AB 68 (Ting: Section 2). AB 881 (Bloom -Section
.122, AB 670 (Friedman), AB 587 (Friedman). and AB 671 (Friedman). Note that Section 1.5 of
AB 881 sunsets January 1, 2025 and is replaced by Section 2.5 of AB 881.
16 An Efficiency Unit is a unit occupied by no more than two persons, has a minimum
floor area of 150 square feet, and may also have a partial kitchen or bathroom facilities. (See
Health& Saf. Code,§ 17958.1.)
17 Government Code§ 65852.22.
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within 60 days, the application shall be "deemed approved," if and only if the City has
not enacted a compliant ADU ordinance. AD Us and Junior ADUs built concurrently with
a new single-family dwelling may be reviewed concurrently with the new dwelling
though it is still considered a ministerial review.
There is some uncertainty regarding how the new legislation will be implemented
within the coastal zone. On December 3, 2019 Coastal Commission staff indicated that
they will be preparing guidance on implementation of these new ADU laws in the
coastal zone in 2020.18 The legislation explicitly provides that it does not supersede the
California Coastal Act, except that no public hearings are required for coastal
development permits.
C. Standards
Collectively, the legislation limits the City's ability to regulate ADUs and Junior
AD Us. Key provisions include the following:
1. Permitted AD Us: The City must allow ADUs in areas zoned for single family and
multiple family residential uses. In designating these areas, the City may take into
account the adequacy of water and sewer services, and the impact of ADUs on
traffic flow and public safety.
2. General Standards: The City can impose certain standards on the ADUs including
parking, height, setback, landscape, architectural review, maximum size of units,
lot coverage requirements and standards that prevent impacts on historic
resources, subject to the following restrictions and mandatory approvals per
Subsection D below. Building Code requirements apply.
3. Lot Size: The City cannot require a minimum lot size for ADUs.
4. Setbacks: No setback standards are allowed for conversions of existing
structures. For all other ADUs (new or expansions), setbacks of no more than 4
feet side and rear-yard shall be required.
5. Size Requirements:
a. If there is an existing primary dwelling, the total floor area of an attached ADU
shall not exceed 50% of the existing dwelling.
b. The total floor area for a detached ADU shall not exceed 1200 sq. ft.
18 Coastal Commission December 3, 2019 Packet:
https://documents.coastal.ca.Q:ov/reports/2019/l 2/W6f/W 6f-12-2019-report.pdf
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c. Minimum unit size must allow efficiency units of 150 sq. ft.
d. Maximum unit size is at least 850 sq. feet and 1,000 sq. ft for ADUs with 2+
bedrooms.
e. Caveat: Size requirements must be waived to permit at least 800 sq. ft, 16
feet in height with 4-foot side and rear yard setbacks.
6. Parking:
a. Parking requirements for accessory dwelling units shall not exceed one
parking space per unit or per bedroom, whichever is less, and parking
standards can be reduced or eliminated.
b. Tandem parking and parking in setbacks must be allowed unless specific
conditions make it infeasible.
c. Caveat: No parking may be required for ADUs that are:
i. Within½ mile walking distance of public transit,
ii. Within an architecturally and historically significant district,
iii. That are part of the proposed or existing primary residence or
converted accessory structure,
iv. In areas where on-street parking permits are required but not offered
to ADU occupants, or
v. Within one block of car share vehicles.
7. Occupancy: Owner-occupancy requirements are not permitted. The ADU may be
rented separately from the primary residence but may not be sold or conveyed
separately from the primary residence. The City may prohibit rentals of less than
30 days in all ADUs and must prohibit rentals for the ADUs discussed in
Subsection D below (Mandatory ADU approvals).
8. Sale or Conveyance: The City may allow the separate sale or conveyance of an
ADU from a primary residence if it was constructed by a qualified nonprofit
organization.
9. Fees: Impacts fees may not be charged on ADUs less than 750 sq. ft. For ADUs
greater than 750 sq. ft, fees must be charged proportionally to the square
footage of the primary dwelling unit. Connection fees and capacity charges may
be charged for ADUs that are not subject to mandatory approval discussed
below.
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D. Mandatory ADU Approval
1. The legislation provides that regardless of all other provisions, the City must
approve building permits in any residential or mixed-use zones for the following
categories:
a. Single Family lots: One ADU or Junior ADU per lot with a proposed or existing
single-family dwelling, subject to certain requirements.
b. Single Family lots: One detached, newly construction ADU that does not
exceed four-foot side and rear yard setback. This ADU may be combined with
a Junior ADU per a. above.
c. Multifamily lots: The City must also approve multiple ADUs of no more than
800 sq. ft. and 16 feet in height, located within existing multifamily dwelling
structures. Spaces to be converted include areas not used as living space such
as storage rooms, attics, garages and the like. The City must allow at a
minimum one ADU or 25% of the existing number of dwelling units,
whichever is greater.
d. Mulitfamily lots: The City must approve no more than two ADUs detached
from the existing multifamily building, with a 16-foot height limit and 4-foot
side and rear yard setbacks.
2. The City shall require rental occupancy of the ADU to be greater than 30 days.
3. The City may not require correction of nonconforming zoning conditions as a
condition of above for the above mandatory ADU approvals.
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Exhibit 9
CI T Y OF
CARLSBAD
Office of the City Attorney www.carlsbadca.gov
Sent via Email & U.S. Mail
August 4, 2020
Anastasia Baskerville, Esq.
Melinda Coy, HCD Policy Specialist
Department of Housing & Community Development
Housing Policy Development Division
2020 W. El Camino Ave, Suite 525
Sacramento, CA 95833
Re: Request for Opinion: Enforceability of City's Growth Cap
Dear Ms. Baskerville and Ms. Coy:
The City of Carlsbad ("City") requests Department of Housing & Community
Development's opinion as to the enforceability of the City's growth cap established pursuant to
the City's Growth Management Program1 (Proposition E and implementing regulations,
collectively "GMP") in light of Senate Bill 330 (SB 330) and the City's need to accommodate
its assigned Regional Housing Needs Assessment ("RHNA") for the sixth housing element
cycle.
Specifically, does the growth cap provision of the GMP run afoul of SB 330 that
prohibits housing cap limitations? And are the established growth cap numbers, City-wide and
by quadrant, enforceable if they preclude the City from identifying adequate land capacity to
accommodate its share of the RHNA, some 3,873 housing units? (Gov. Code,§§ 66300, subd.
(b )(B)(ii),2 6.5583,3 and 65863.4)
The City's Growth Management Plan
In 1986, the City passed the GMP. Among other tlrings, the GMP establishes the
maximum number of homes that can be built in the City, refened to as the growth cap. To
ensure even distribution of housing development, the City was divided into quadrants with each
Lhttps://wv,/\v.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/planning/growth.asp.
2https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes displavText.xhtml?lawCode=GOV &division= I .&title
=7.&part=&chapter=12.&article=.
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5583,
4http://leginfo.1e2.islature.ca.gov/faces/codes displavSection.xhtrnl?sectionNum=65863.&lawCode=
GOV
City Attorney
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Anastasia Basketville, Esq.
Melinda Coy, HCD Policy Specialist
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOJ>MENT
HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
August 3, 2020Page 2
quadrant assigned a po1iion of the City's growth cap, refened to as quadrant caps. Under the
GMP, once a quadrant reaches its assigned cap, the City is precluded from approving any
further housing development in that quadrant.
The GMP states "The maximum number of residential dwelling units to be conshucted
or approved in the City after November 4, 1986 is as follows: Nmihwest Quadrant 5,844;
Northeast Quadrant 6,166; Southwest Quadrant 10,667; Southeast Quadrant 10,801. [,0 The
City shall not approve any General Plan amendment, zone change, tentative subdivision map or
other discretionary approval for a development which could result in development above the
limit in any quadrant." (See Footnote 1, supra. See also Carlsbad Municipal Code, § 21.90.1855
[renaming the quadrant limits as "Residential dwelling unit caps"].)
SB 330 Limitations on Regulations for Housing Permits
SB 330, entitled the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, took effect on January 1, 2020 and
adopts new pennitting regulations for housing that greatly limit public agencies' ability to deny
housing developments. The Act will sunset January 1, 2025 unless extended by the Legislature.
As it relates to the City's efforts to update its housing element, SB 330 prohibits any laws that
act as a cap on the number of housing units that can be approved or constructed.
Specifically, SB 330 states that a city "shall not enact a development policy, standard or
condition ... establishing or implementing any provision that: (i) "limits the number of land use
approvals or permits necessary for the approval and consh·uction of housing that will be issued
or allocated within all or a pmiion ofthe ... city," (ii) "acts as a cap on the number of housing
units that can be approved or constructed either annually or for some other time period," or (iii)
"limits the population of the affected city." (Gov. Code,§ 66300, subd. (b)(l)(D).)
These housing cap limitations from SB 330 raise questions regarding the ability of the
City to enforce (1) its overall growth cap, and (2) the residential "quadrant limits" contained in
theGMP.
The City's RHNA Allocation
On July 10, 2020, the San Diego Association of Governments ("SAND AG") Board of
Directors adopted the final Regional Housing Needs Assessment Plan for the San Diego region,
including HCD's determination of 171,685 housing units needed in the region. Based on a
SANDAG-developed methodology, the City's share of the RHNA allocation for the sixth
housing cycle is as follows:
2021-2029 RHNA Allocation by Income
• Very Low= 1,311
Alft5J.1ttp?/A,,W.,Qv.gcode. us/ codes/ earls bad/ Item #1 Page 87 of 91
Anastasia Baskerville, Esq.
Melinda Coy, HCD Policy Specialist
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
August 3, 2020Page 3
• Low=784
• Moderate= 749
• Moderate-Plus= 1,029
• Total= 3,873
The City is studying how to meet its RHNA obligation for each income level. The City
is concerned that, at a minimum, it may be necessa1y to exceed the quadrant growth cap(s) to do
so. While the City explores its options to address these deficiencies, we would appreciate
HCD's opinion on the enforceability of the growth cap. This matter is currently scheduled to be
heard by the City Council at a workshop on August 27, 2020.
Attachment: Proposition E
cc: City Manager
Aug.27,2020
Sincerely,
Celia A. Brewer
CITY ATTORNEY
Item #1 Page 88 of 91
Aug.27,2020
CITY OF CARLSBAD
Proposition E
(This ::,roposltlon will appear on lh-8 ballot In the followlng form.)
E Shall an ordinance be adopted to provlde as e pert ot the 1986
growth managemont plan that 1) NO DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE
. APPROVED by th-8 City of Carlsbad unless It Is guarantAGd that
concurrent with need all necessary public tacilillas be provided as
required by $aid plan with flmphasls on ensuring good traffic circulation,
schools,· pari<s, Ubraries, cµen space and racrealional amenllies; and 2)
the ctty Council shall not approve resldential development which would
Increase the number of dwe!llng units beyond the limit in said ordinance
WITHOUT AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF THE CITIZENS. The C,ty may
add additional public facilltles, The City shall not reduce public facilltles
without a corresponding reduction In the residential dWelling unit limit.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
The People of the City of Catlsbad do ordain as follows;
A. That the Carlsbad general plan shall be amende.d by the amendment of the
PUblic Facilides and Land Use Elements to add the followln-,r
"The City of Carlsbad In Implementing its public facilities element and growth
management plan has made an estimate of the number of dwelling units that will be built
as a result of the application of the density ranges in the Land Use Element to Individual
proJetts. The City's Capital Improvement Budget, growth management plan, and public
lacllltles plans are all based on this estimate. In order to ensure that all necessary public
facllitles will be avallable concurrent with neod to serve new development It 19 necessary to
limit the number of residential dwelling units which can be con9tructed In the City to that
es:timale. For that purpose the City has been divided Into four quadrants along El Camino
Real and Palomar Airport Road, The maximum number of residential dwamng unlls to be
constructed or approved in the City after November 4, 1986 Is as follows: Northwest
Quadrant 5,844; Northeast Quadrant 6,166; Southwest Quadrant 10,667; Southeast
Quadrant 10,801.
The City shall not approve any General Plan amendment, :zone change, lentat:ve
subdivision map or other discretionary approval for a development which could result In
development above the limit In any quadrant. In order to ensure that development does
not exceed the Hrrit the followlng growth management control polnl~ are established for
the Land Uso Element density ranges.
PA-001,1
ALLOWED DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE
General Plan
Density Ranges
RL o :-1.5
RLM 0 -4.0
RM 4 -8.0
RMH 8 -15.0
RH .15 -23.0
Growth Management
Control Point
1.0
3.2
6.0
11.5
19.0
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The C:ty shall not approve any residential development et a density that exceeds the
growth mtmagement control point for Iha applicable density. range without making Iha
followlng findings: ·
1. That the project wlll provide sufficient addlUonal public facllltlas for lhe density In
excess of the control point to ensure that the adequacy of the City's public facllitlos plans
will not be adversely .Impacted. . •:. . : _
2, That there have been sufficient developments approved in the quadrant at
densities below the control point to cover the units In the project above the control point
so the approval will not result In excoodlng the quadrant limit.
The City Manager shall monltor all approvals and report to the Planning Commission
and City Council on an annual basis to ensure that the construction of residential units
within each quadrant, on a cumulative basis, will bo at or below the growth management
control points and that the overall quadrant limits are being maintained.· If the annual
report Indicates In any way that it Is likely that the limit may be exceeded, the Council shall
take appropriate action by revising the growth management plan and the City's zoning
code to ensure that the ceillngs will be malntalned.
The City Council or the Planning Commission shall not find that all necessary public
lacllitles will be avallable concurrent with need as required by the Public Facilitles Element
and the City's 1988 growth management plan unless the provision of such facilities Is
guaranteed. In guaranteeing that the facilities wlll be provided emphasis shall be given to
ensuring good traffic:: circulation, schools, par1<s, libraries, open space and recreational
amenities. Public facilltles may be added. The City Council shan not materlally reduce
public facllltles without making corresponding reductions In reslclenUal clenslties_.
Nothing In this $8Clion shall be construed as changing the requlreinent that any
specific residential density above the minimum allowed by the land Use Element density
ranges and the applicable zoning shall be justified according to the requirements of the
appropriate General Plan and zoning provisions.
(Continued on next page)
PR-001.2
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B. The :zoning map of the City of Carlsbad shall be amended 10 provide that building
permits Issued or approved lor residential dWelllng units In the Clty alter November 4, 1886
shall not exceed the limits established In the map In this section. The numbers on the map
shall not be Increased wilhout an affirmative vote of the people .
. NE QUADRANT
6,844 Dwelllng Units
SW QUADRANT SE QUADRANT
10,667 Dwelling Units
C. The City Council shall adopt amendments to Chapl&r 21,90 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code (Growth Management) as nec8SSBJY to Implement the General Plan
amendment of Section A and the Map of Section B.
D. This ordinance Is Inconsistent with and Intended as an allemaUve 10 any Initiative
ordinance which wc,uld place an annual numerical ffmltalion on the rare ol residential
construction. If this ordinance and any such ln!Uatlve ordlnanca are both passP'~ by a
majority voting thereon then the one with the most votes shall preva!I."
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Earlier today, a letter was submitted by Bill Hofman on behalf of Timothy Hoag. An incorrect version of the letter
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August 21, 2020
Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall & City Council
1200 Carlsbad Village Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
RE: Housing Element
Dear Mayor Hall and City Councilmembers:
I am the owner of an industrial parcel of land in the Bressi Ranch Master Plan. I have been closely
following the meetings of the Housing Element Advisory Committee (HEAC) over the last several
months. I have been impressed with the work of the HEAC, City staff, and supporting consultants. Given
the many constraints within the City of Carlsbad to provide more affordable housing, the Committee has
done an excellent job in laying out a game plan to address this critical need.
For the city to meet the RHNA requirements and other Housing Element goals, all methods need to be
put on the table and examined thoroughly. One method proposed by the Committee is the conversion
of industrial zoned lands to residential land use categories. There has been some pushback on this
method based on perceived land use compatibility issues. Although this point is well taken, there are a
few industrial sites within Bressi Ranch and throughout the city where such a change would not create
incompatibilities, and in fact, would result in more desirable land uses. I believe the property I own
would be such a site.
However, this letter is not written to discuss my site, specifically; I understand it is too early in the
process for those types of discussions. I respectfully encourage the Oty Council to be open to all
methods as recommended by the HEAC, including conversion of appropriate industrial designated land
to residential where there is access to major transportation corridors, transit, schools, retail and
restaurants. The more flexibility the Council leaves itself, the easier it will be to face the challenge of
providing much needed affordable housing in our community.
Thank you for your consideration.
~ TimHoar
Owner
JT-Bressi, LLC
3100 Front street, suite A
San Diego, CA92103
858-792-7405
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Council members, thank you for the opportunity to speak on this issue. My name is Catherine Ferguson and I am the
Vice President of the North County YIMBY group. I am writing to encourage you to keep all location strategies on the
table. Our state and region are in a housing crisis and we must be able to consider any and all strategies to increase the
housing supply to ensure that all San Diegans have a place to live. This crisis will require creative problem-solving and
shutting the door on possible solutions is a mistake. Please keep all 6 strategies on the table for consideration while
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Dear Carlsbad City council members,
My name is marianne grisez.
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I am a member of the North County YIMBY group (and a resident of Carlsbad). I am writing to encourage you to keep all
location strategies on the table,
So many folks need affordable housing and Carlsbad , historically has not encouraged builders that could pro_vide this
affordable housing option.
The local strategies -
1) vacant land that is zoned for housing development, but not yet developed
2) in areas that are already developed but could be made denser by increasing the number of housing units allowed on
each piece of property.
3) near commercial locations, creating live-work neighborhoods
4) on lots that are underutilized
5) at vacant industrial site that have been converted to residential use
6) on existing singe-family properties as an accessory dwelling unit
Our state and region are in a housing crisis and this crisis will require creative problem-solving and shutting the door on
possible solutions is a mistake.
It may also increase the homeless population.
Please keep all 6 strategies on the table for consideration while crafting the Housing Element.
Thank you,
Marianne Grisez
Carlsbad, Ca. 92011
mgrisezmph@gmail.com
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Matthew Loecker <mrloecker@gmail.com>
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Housing Element
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Thank you for taking comments on future housing strategies in Carlsbad and thank you for working to increase the
housing supply in Carlsbad. My name is Matthew Loecker and I am a resident of Carlsbad and a member of several
activist groups. I am also a current renter, but hoping to buy a home and settle permanently in Carlsbad _with my wife
and two young children. Like many residents I am struggling to find affordable housing in Carlsbad, even with an
excellent job and a working spouse.
I am calling/writing to encourage you to keep all location strategies on the table, the more housing the better. Our
state and region are in a housing crisis and we must be able to consider any and all strategies to increase the housing
supply to ensure that all San Diegans have a place to live. This crisis will require creative problem-solving and shutting
the door on possible solutions is a mistake. Please keep all 6 strategies on the table for consideration while crafting the
Housing Element.
Thank you!
Matt
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Ms. Carolyn Luna
Housing Element Advisory Committee (HEAC) Chair
CITY OF CARLSBAD
Housing Element Advisory Committee
1635 Faraday Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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RE: NORTH COUNTY PLAZA MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
Dear Ms. Luna:
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The North County Plaza (NCP) shopping center located at the comer of Jefferson Street and Marron
Road in Carlsbad is owned and operated by PK I North County Plaza, L.P. (Owner) a subsidiary of
Kimco Realty Corp. (Kimco). As a "Stakeholder" observing the Housing Element Advisory
Committee's (HEAC or Committee) work, Kimco is presently in process as a "Current Planning
Project" in the City Planner's mapping of potential properties for consideration to meet California's
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) requirements. We would like to take this opportunity to
provide you and the Committee with additional background information about our shopping center
and our proposal to transform it into a mixed-use redevelopment.
North County Plaza is identified on SANDA G's North County Smart Growth Concept Map as a
"Potential Town Center" site (western portion of Area CB-2), thus encouraging compact, efficient and
environmentally-sensitive, transit-oriented urban development, in locations close to employment,
services and public transportation. Site CB-2 is described in the SANDAG plan as encouraging
"multi-family and mixed-use development". You will recall that the North County Transit District
(NCTD) operates their Plaza Camino Real Transit Center directly adjacent to our shopping center.
The North County Plaza shopping center was built in 1984 and is now over 35 years old. Our brick-
and-rnortar retailers have struggled with competition from on-line retailers, a consolidating retail
industry and most recently with government mandated store closures to reduce the spread of the
COVID-19 Corona virus. In an effort to positively support the State of California's effort to increase
the amount of affordable housing, and to reposition the shopping center to mixed-use, Kimco is
planning to replace several vacant and underperforming retail buildings with a modem, attractive
apartment project. Our plan will result in a more-urban, mixed-use development of residential, retail
and commercial uses, in line with SANDAG's smart growth plans.
Kimco proposes to demolish approximately 46,000 square feet of existing retail buildings on the
northern section of the shopping center, and replace them with a 240-unit, high-density apartment
project and parking structure, all within a three (3) minute walk to the Transit Center. We believe
North County Plaza is a particularly good location for mixed-use redevelopment, because it will
complement the adjacent Shoppes at Carlsbad regional mall to the east and the proposed Inns at Buena
Vista Creek hotel development to the north. We also believe there would not be significant
neighborhood opposition to our proposed mixed-use redevelopment since there are no residential
neighborhoods adjacent to our shopping center that could be impacted by our project.
We would like to infonn you and the Committee that Kimco and the Owner of the shopping center are
very supportive ofland use policies which would designate high-density residential land uses and
allocate dV{elling units to North County Plaza so as to allow us to create an exciting, mixed-use
development which would significant assist the City of Carlsbad to meet California's RHNA
requirements. I would be happy to provide your Committee with more infonnation on our plans if
,requested.
Mark Wendel
KIMCO REAL TY CORP.
Director of Development I Western Region
cc: Don Neu, Carlsbad City Planner
Paul Klukas, Planning Systems
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I am a property owner in Carlsbad. Providing affordable housing in our
community is vital given the ever-increasing cost and existing shortage of
housing within our community and across the state of California. I am in strong
support of the Housing Committee's recommendations to the City Council. One
method being considered by the City Council is the up zoning of existing
residential projects within the city. If done properly, this is a viable way to help
achieve the.city's housing goals. I strongly urge you to support this measure as
a means to provide more affordable housing opportunities in the city.
Matt Nelson
Managing Member
6813 Flande1·s Dr. #240 San Diego, CA 92121 ofl' 619.804.3417
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Ponto Area Amendment for tomorrow City Council meetinfor the Information of the:
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I would like to add my comments as part of the document for public input for the City Council meeting tomorrow.
Dear Mayor Hall, Carlsbad City Council, and California Coastal Commission:
I am informed that
1. Carlsbad must consider on Planning Area Fat Ponto the need for a public park at Ponto as part of the Draft
Local Coastal Program Amendment.
2. There is no public park at Ponto even though City Park Standards requires a minimum of 6.5 acres of parkland
for Ponto.
3. There is a current 6.6 acre park deficit in Coastal Southwest quadrant of Carlsbad, (south of Palomar Airport
Road and west of El Camino Real).
4. There are no Coastal Parks in all of South Carlsbad. 64,000 South Carlsbad citizens have no Coastal Park.
5. Ponto is at the center of a larger 6-mile stretch of coastline in that has no Coastal Parks.
6. Ponto has a city documented 30 acre open-space standard deficit t hat a Coastal Park would help resolves.
7. And most importantly, I am informed that the City is currently ignoring these issues and in the Draft Local
Coastal Program Amendment is proposing to eliminate the last opportunity to create a much needed Coastal
Park at Ponto
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You may recognize my name as I email often regarding the vacant lot off Ponto and Ave Encinas. This is
because my house is directly across the tracks from this lot. I believe strongly that Carlsbad deserves to make
this beautiful piece of land, the gateway to our coastal city, of which there are few. Leucadia/Encinitas are
destroying it from their side of our border with the building of an extremely large hotel in a very small,
unstable location. We can still make this city of Carlsbad stand out not only for where it is, but how it exists. I
understand business and taxes and revenue. But we also need open and usable space to come and enjoy why
we live here.
This topic can be discussed for a very long time. I ask that you take your time, hear from your citizens (this are
lacks direct representation at this time) and consider the long-term affects of changing the environment with
no take backs ..
There are many of us who are willing to give our time and efforts to make this space the kind of place where
people will come and enjoy and protect the environment for future generations.
Thank you for your time,
Cherie Mclarty
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omment on Agenda Item #1 Council meeting 8-27-2020
Dear Council Members,
These comments are my personal opinions, however for transparency please note that I am a member of the Planning
Commission.
1. The location/zoning for Ponto housing could be shifted from beachfront to several properties located near the
intersection of Poinsettia and Avenida Encinas. Currently the Ponto property is zoned for up to 200 units (R-30), .
potentially more with the State mandated density bonus for inclusionary units. There are a number of
advantages to moving the housing away from Ponto:
o It supports the community Vision to keep our beach community character, protect natural resources
and support recreational uses.
o It would create a walkable neighborhood still close to the beach.
o The density and number of units can be increased so we get more units.
o It is closer to the freeway so it will minimize traffic impacts.
o It puts housing within 1 mile of the train station vs about 2 miles away.
2. I suggest we identify several transportation nodes in addition to train stations and locate the higher density
housing near those nodes. They would ideally be located along the freeway to decrease the load on surface
streets. Two examples are Poinsettia at 1-5 and El Camino at Highway 78.
3. The General Plan currently allows housing on sites zoned Local Shopping Center (L), General Commercial (GC)
and Regional Commercial (RC). See table 2-3 on page 2-18 of the General Plan. Unless the plan has been
amended this table states that the density allowed on these sites is R-15 to R-30 and that the RHNA numbers
assume an R-15 count. If we just change that assumption from R-15 to R-30, how many additional units do we
get toward our RHNA count? Wouldn't that be a good place to start?
Please also forward a copy to the Housing Element Advisory Committee and thank you for the opportunity to
participate.
Kind Regards,
Linda Geidner
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As part of the decision-making process in choosing locations for future housing, please have staff incorporate at least
high-level transportation impact analysis, including both vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and level of service (LOS). Ideally,
new housing projects should be located in areas that minimize VMT impacts and do not add vehicle traffic to already
congested streets. This presents some challenges, because the two metrics sometimes work against each other, but they
are important considerations fo.r many reasons, including the following.
In order to meet the City's growth management and General Plan requirements, housing projects in areas with heavy
vehicle congestion will require mitigation in the form of street projects. And, in order to meet the State's environmental
and the City's General Plan requirements, housing projects in areas with low VMT efficiency and/or streets with such
heavy congestion that they have been exempted from the growth management standard will require mitigation in the
form of measures to promote non-vehicle travel. All of these mitigation strategies can be expensive, so it may be
challenging for developers to offer affordable housing in certain areas. Otherwise, taxpayers may have to pay the
mitigation bills.
Several new developments subject to the new VMT law are currently under review, and they are relying heavily on
residents using transit to move around the cit·y to meet VMT requirements. However, transit service is inconvenient, and
the ridership in Carlsbad is shockingly low. For example, ofthe 284 bus stops in Carlsbad 86% average 10 or less
boardings per day, and 63% average two or less boardings per day (data for 7 /2018-6/2019 obtained from the North
County Transit District).
A typical approach is to require the developer to add a bench and trash can to the nearest bus stop(s), but that is
unlikely to meaningfully boost ridership and reduce vehicle trips/congestion. Below is a photo of the bus stop on College
Boulevard at Palomar Airport Road, which averages less than one boarding per day, which is typical of the entire
Palomar Airport Road corridor. The City has only minimal influence over transit, and a major overhaul likely will be
necessary to reach the cited VMT and LOS goals.
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Another issue concerns the re-zoning of commercial or industrial properties to residential. The mixing of commercial
with residential is being promoted as a key strategy to reduce the need for vehicle use and the resultant VMT. This
strategy is further enhanced by affordable housing, because lower income residents are allegedly less likely to own a
vehicle and more likely to use alternative transportation, which is more viable with shorter commutes. However, if there
is not sufficient other commercial area nearby, converting current commercial land use to residential defeats the
purpose of this strategy.
For example, the area of Robertson Ranch just south of Cannon Road and east of El Camino Real was supposed to be
developed with a 66,000 square-foot office building, which could have provided jobs in close proximity to the many
residents in Robertson Ranch and the surrounding large tracts of residences. However, the land use was changed to
residential to build 98 more apartments in three three-story buildings. Now, there effectively wili be no jobs there, and
all of the new residents must travel on the streets in that area, which were just exempted from the growth management
standard due to heavy congestion, to get to their destinations -creating a double-whammy.
In addition, some industrial and other sites are not necessarily close to a large number of jobs or other goods and
services, such as grocery stores, other shopping, schools, parks/recreation, etc. If affordable housing is placed far away
from these critical things, how are the residents going to be expected to utilize them without racking up huge amounts
ofVMT?
In any event, this is not intended to be a criticism, and I am not sure what the best answers are, but please take both
VMT and LOS into consideration in the decision-making process.
Best regards,
Steve Linke
Carlsbad, CA
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Against Proposal to Increase Zoning Density at Ponto
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My name is Mike Ferrante and I have lived in Carlsbad for nearly 20 years. I love this City and want
to ensure it remains a wonderful place to live and visit.
I am aware that there is a proposal to increase zoning density at vacant lots at Ponto and increase
the allowable building height to accommodate up to 4 floors of apartment buildings. The city already
has a deficit of 30 acres of open space and a deficit of 6.6 of parks in the southwest. I ask that
the City NOT approve plans to increase building density, and to budget money in their capital
improvement program to purchase Planning Area F and build a park at Ponto to serve
residents and visitors alike. Planning Area F is currently for sale and I request the City contact the
landowner to explore purchasing the site for a needed park.
This land is the entrance to Southern Carlsbad and one of the last remaining pieces of coastal open
space, it is a treasure and should be developed into a space for all to enjoy, not squandered on high
density residential development that would do best located closer to employment at the
Center of Carlsbad.
I ask you to Develop Ponto Right-I ask you to build Ponto Park.
I request that my comments be put on record in the official public records for all things related to
Planning of Ponto, Planning Area F, including the official public records for Carlsbad's City's Budget,
draft Local Coastal Program Amendment, and Parks Master Plan Update; and the CA Coastal
Commission's consideration of Carlsbad's draft Local Coastal Program Amendment.
Thank you,
Mike Ferrante
Carlsbad, CA 92011
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Brookfield
Properties
August 27, 2020
RECEIVED
AUG 2 7 2020
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Mayor Matt Hall and Members of the Carlsbad City Council
. 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
RE: THE SHOPPES AT CARLSBAD
AUGUST 27TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING .
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ITEM #1 -PROPOSED METHODOLOGIES FOR CHOOSING LOCATIONS FOR FUTURE
HOUSING IN CARLSBAD AS A PART OF REQUIRED UPDATE TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF
THE GENERAL PLAN
Dear Mayor Hall and Council Members:
As the owner of The Shoppes at Carlsbad, Brookfield fully supports designating this location as a potential
candidate site for additional housing density. Adding housing in this location could prove to be very beneficial:
• Housing at The Shoppes will support the retail and food and beverage platform to its highest and best
use
• Higher density in this location will facilitate affordable housing options as well as provide more
attainable market rate housing for Carlsbad's employment base
• The site is ideally located with access from the freeway at both El Camino Real and Jefferson Road
• With the transit center located at the site, additional housing density along with a reconfigured
"mobility hub" could provide good synergies within a mixed-use environment
In addition to these benefits, a full suite of land uses and the compounding benefits of mixed-use have the
potential to strengthen the economic base for the site creating long-term operational and economic viability
for the City.
Thank you for considering this site as well as thoughtfully discussing and considering all options for housing
to help fulfill City and community objectives.
Sincerely,
Ted Lohman
Sr. Director, Brookfield Properties
BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES
733 a•• Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Tammy Cloud-McMinn
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Dear City Clerk,
Jim Burke <ibpractices@gmail.com>
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Please ensure the following is presented to and read into the 27 Aug 20 meeting transcript:
"We oppose the use of the PONTO area for more high density housing and the proposed widening of Avanida Encinas, a
two lane road.
1. There are already several prefabricated/mobile home parks in the area. The additional overdevelopment of PONTO
takes us to the Pacific Beach model of urban blight. Who would this be serving? Sacramento? Definitely NOT the South
Carlsbad taxpaying community.
2. A proposal to widen Avenida Encinas is ludicrous for many reasons. I've read the General Plan. Overlooked with the
intentions of mixed commercial/residential use is the assumption that Avenida Encinas can legally and effectively ~and le
the mass volumes of traffic both during construction and operation of the proposed projects. It is a two lane road which
at its narrowest (56') (the RR overpass) falls short of the 60' required by California for a four lane road. Where would
the pedestrian and bike lanes go? You can't seriously be considering replacing the overpass. The time and expenses
involved would be prohibitive.
3. The proposal to "rebuild the Coast Highway in South Carlsbad" may be an interesting engineering project but to what
end? Taxpayer dollars wasted on this should be redirected to positive outcomes for our community.
PROPOSAL. Our Ponto Beach area needs to viewed and developed as a whole, as follows:
The most valuable use of the areas north and south of Avenida Encinas would be to serve the park and recreational
needs of CURRENT residents by providing:
1. Multi-use fields (baseball/softball/soccer/concert)
2. Children's playgrounds
3. Additional beach parking
4. Skateboard park
5. Community center
6. Satellite library
7. Dog walking trails and "Dog Park" area
8. Open space
Additionally we should announce our southern city area with the same type of art-deco signage used in Carlsbad Village.
Please acknowledge receipt.
Thank you.
Jim and Terry Burke
Carlsbad CA 92011"
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Council Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
From: Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Scott Donnell, Senior Planner
Via: Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager @
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Carlsbad
Re: Additional Materials Related to Staff Report Item No. i: Our Home Our Future -
Proposed Methodologies for Choosing Locations for Future Housing in Ca_rlsbad, as Part
of Required Update to Housing Element of the General Plan
The. purpose of this memorandum is to transmit a draft of the public input survey (survey) report
related to the Housing Element update. The survey closed Aug. 24, 2020, which was after the
agenda packet for this item had been published. The survey results will be addressed during
staff's presentation.
Attachment: A. Housing Element Update Public Input Survey Summary Report, Aug. 26, 2020
cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Celia Brewer, City Attorney
Jeff Murphy, Community Services Director
Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Director
City Hall
Communication & Engagement Department
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Housing Element Update .
Public Input Survey
Summary Report
Aug.26,2020
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Carlsbad
Introduction
The City of Carlsbad is committed to involving the
public in the city decision making process, based on
several key principles:
Members of the public have a right to be
involved in decisions affecting their lives.
Adequate time and resources are provided to
allow for meaningful public involvement.
The,public involvement planning process is
begun at the earliest stages of decision-making.
Opportunities for public involvement are clearly
defined, including the decision or de.cisions to
be made, the decision-making process and how the
public has influenced the decision,
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It is the city's responsibility to seek out and facilitate the involvement of those interested
in or affected by a decision. The city errs on the side of reaching out to people who might
not be interested, rather than potentially missing people who are.
Diverse participation helps ensure a brnad range of perspectives is considered.
Public involvement processes are designed to enable members of the public to
participate in ways comfortable and convenient for them.
City staff provide balanced and factual information to the public and do not engage in
advocacy.
Public dialogue strives for a focus on values over interests and positions.
Members of the public do not need to have technical expertise to provide valua_ble input.
Their everyday experiences as members of the community have intrinsic value to even
the most complex and technical decisions,
Public involvement planning is coordinated across all city departments to ensure
consistency and avoid process fatigue.
Housing Element Update
Input Report
Housing Element Update
Since 1969, California law has required that all cities and counties demonstrate how they will
meet the housing needs of everyone in the community. The state forecasts the need for housing
based on population projections, and then each region must show how it will accommodate that
need. When these forecasts are updated, housing plans, known as housing elements, must be
updated too.
To help ensure the community's values, needs and priorities are reflected in the updated housing
element, the city has developed several ways to gather input. This report includes the feedback
from the first stage of this public input gathering process.
Online survey
The housing element on line survey provided an opportunity for members of the public to
provide input at a time convenient to them.
Data gathering:
4,252
About the findings
Aug. 7 -Aug. 24
Respondents
By providing multiple ways for the public to provide input, decision makers can hear from a
larger and more diverse group of community members. Respondents were asked to disclose
where they live, and the system prevented more than two responses per computer IP address (a
computer's unique address). However, unlike a scientific survey, the findings of this process
cannot be generalized to the entire Carlsbad population within a defined level of confidence.
Other limitations of an online survey include:
• Little opportunity to provide context and background on issues.
• Not as accessible for those without access to a computer or mobile device.
• Not as accessible for those who are not comfortable using technology or did not find the
survey format user friendly.
• Limited ability to identify explanatory information, such as the "why" behind the answers.
• Difficulty providing an accurate summary of verbatim comments without losing nuances.
That's why the input in this report should be considered with a similar weight as other qualitative
forms of feedback that have always been part of the city's decision-making process, such as
comments made at City Council meeting or emails sent to the city expressing an opinion.
Housing Element Update
Input Report
Topics and questions
The topics and questions in the survey were developed by staff based on the input most critical
to the specific decisions that must be made related to the housing element update. To encourage
broad participation, the survey length was limited, which also required focusing questions only
on certain topics.
An open ended question was included for those who wanted to share feedback on topics not
included in the closed-ended questions. The verbatim responses are included in this report.
Housing Element Update
Input Report
Housing Element Public Input Survey Questionnaire
The City of Carlsbad is updating its housing plan, something required by state law to ensure the
city is meeting the housing needs of all members of the community. This includes updating city
housing policies and designating space·for about 3,900 new housing units by 2029, of which
about 2,100 units need to be affordable for people with very low to moderate incomes.
To put this in perspective, the city currently has about 54,000 housing units. Housing units could
include single family homes, apartments, condos and accessory dwelling units (also known as
granny flats).
If you'd like to learn more about the city's housing plan before taking this survey, watch this
video.
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Please answer the questions below to help the city develop a plan that best reflects our
community's needs, values and priorities when it comes to housing.
Which best describes your current housing situation?
a. Own
b. Rent
c. Live with friends/family, do not own or pay rent
d. Do not currently have a permanent home
Which best describes your current living situation:
a. Accessory dwelling unit (granny flat/guest house)
b. Apartment
c. Condominium/townhome
d. Single family home
e. Mobile home
f. Group home/assisted living
g. Do not currently have a permanent home
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b. Single, living with roommates
c. Couple living togeth~r, no children
d. Living with children under 18 at home
e. Multiple generations living together (adult children, parents, grandparents, etc.)
Please rank the ideas below based on what you think are the best locations in Carlsbad overall
for new housing (order randomized).
Housing should be located:
a. In areas that are already developed but could be made denser by increasing the number
of housing units allowed on each piece of property.
b. On vacant land that is zoned for housing development, but not yet developed.
c. On existing single-family properties as accessory dwelling units (granny flats).
d. At vacant industrial sites that have been converted to residential use.
e. Near commercial locations, creating "live-work" neighborhoods.
f. On lots that are underutilized (i.e., older buildings that have additional potential).
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There are a number of trade offs associated with different approaches to providing more housing
in Carlsbad. Please rank the following statements from most important to least important (order
randomized).
a. New housing should be located where it will have the least impact on traffic in Carlsbad.
b. New housing should be located where it will have the least impact on the environment
overall.
c. New housing should be located in areas that are already developed.
d. New housing should be spread evenly across all parts of the city.
e. New housing should be concentrated in smart growth areas (areas where transit, shops
and services already exist).
f. New housing should blend in with the character of surrounding neighborhoods.
Next, please rank the following programs and strategies that could address the city's future
housing needs (order randomized):
a. Financial assistance programs for people who cannot afford housing, such as subsidized
rent and down payment loans.
b. Incentives for developers to build more affordable housing.
c. Programs that help people experiencing homelessness find permanent housing.
What types of programs would make you consider adding an accessory dwelling unit (granny flat)
to your property? Please select all that apply.
a. Easy permitting process
b. Inexpensive permitting process
c. Pre-approved building plans provided by the city
d. Help with financing
e. Rent would be a new source of income
f. If it would increase the property value of my home
g. It could make buying a home in Carlsbad attainable for me
h. Not interested/doesn't apply to me
What is your age group?
a. 18 to 29
b. 30 to 49
c. 50 to 64
d. 65 and older
Which best describes your annual gross household income?
a. Below $25,000
b. $25,000 -$50,000
C. $50,000 -$100,000
d. $100,000 -$200,000
e. More than $200,000
Housing Element Update
Input Report
What else would you like us to consider when updating Carlsbad's housing plan? {open ended)
If you'd like us to keep you informed about Carlsbad's housing plan update, please enter your
email here.
That's it. The next step is for city staff to review all the input and share it with the Housing
Element Advisory Committee and City Council (this is expected in late August/early September).
In the meantime, you can learn more about the housing plan update by visiting the city's
website.
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3,331 respondents
■ 35% 30to 49
■ 33% SO to 64
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What else would you like us to consider when updating Carlsbad's housing plan?
Pangan las apartamentos cerca de las escuelas o con rutas de bus publico porque he tenido que pasar
de mudarme a apartamento con renta subsidiada porque no hay camion es para llevar a las hijos a la
escuela y todo esta muy lejos. A donde yo vivo las nines pueden caminar a la escuela e ir a sus
,extracurriculares sin que yo tenga que salirme de mi trabajo.
2 hours ago
Traffic issues and ease of congestion.
yesterday
Preserving natural open space
yesterday
There should be areas favoring senior housing, which shouldn't have to pay for school fees and should
be near bus routes. Overall traffic impacts should be kept to a min. for new developments.
Developments should have incentives to keep the sales cost lower. Provide more parking for beach
visitors.
yesterday
The wildlife that has already been pushed out of there habitat because of development in areas that they
resided.
yestE'rday
Allowing higher density development in the downtown Village area
yesterday
Mas opciones de 3 recamaras que sean baratas y cerca de las escuelas. Si aqui trabajamos queremos
vivir cerca de nuestro trabajo para que no haya tanto trafico. Queremos vivir en lugares seguros y con
buenas escuelas.
yesterday
Construir casas baratas y departamentos baratos cerca de escuelas para que las estudiantes puedan
caminar y las papas no se estresen sabre coma llevar a las nines a la escuela todos las dias cuando uno
trabaja dos trabajos y no hay quien las recoja o los lleve a deportes.
yesterday
Please don't make the traffic any worse than what it is ............. .
2 days ago
We'd like to see more/new live-work neighborhoods, not just making existing ones denser, if possible.
Open space/green space is also important to us.
2 days ago
Smart growth makes a lot of sense but should have the balance of people being able to interact with
open space, parks, and nature interspersed (which Carlsbad excels at and should maintain), and also the
infrastructure to support, such as public transit, walkable paths, etc. (which Carlsbad is challenged with
few exceptions such as Carlsbad Village).
2 days ago
New housing should be located so the occupants can work close by. Work in the community. Should be
affordable.
2 days ago
Dense lower-income housing should be in or very near the Village and village Coaster Station. Buildings
should be in keeping with the old town Bavarian/Tudor look of the village. Buildings no taller than 3
stories. No 4 story & up modern-looking apartment buildings. Under-used buildings in & near Village
should be made into work/live units.
2 days ago
Need more new housing.
2 days ago
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Avoid adding more density to downtown Carlsbad. It is changing the concept of a "village." Feels more
like Orange County and not in a good way.
2 days ago
Let's try to keep our open spaces and develop in areas that are already ripe for increased development-
let's lean on the free market to build the housing we need NOT spending money and increasing our
taxes.
Our property taxes here are already high enough.
2 days ago
Is Carlsbad's General Plan limiting and/or in conflict with 58330 -when it comes to incentivizing the
development of accessory dwelling units (ADU), on single family lots?
-Please clarify if the following is correct:
-Properties adding an ADU currently pay in-lieu inclusionary housing fees.
Properties adding more than double the square footage on_ existing single family homes are not required
to pay fees to provide inclusionary housing.
This seems contradictory to State law requiring our City to provide affordable housing.
Should the development requirements be reversed?
-Could home owners developing an existing single family home, (adding more than 750 square feet with
no ADU included), be required to pay in-lieu inclusionary housing fees?
-Due to the change in State law, could home owners developing ADU's not be required to pay in-lieu
inclusionary housing fees?
Carlsbad needs the ability to negotiate with developers to respond to state requirements and allow
projects to respond to our community needs. (i.e. Possibly requesting an increase in the number of
affordable housing units in developments that request a variance from adopted standards).
Thanks for making this survey available.
2 days ago
Increasing density in established single family home neighborhoods is not desirable. Keeping property
values and neighborhood character is important and will ensure a stable tax base.
2 days ago
Traffic studies are important. Please continue to make communities safe for pedestrians and cyclists.
2 days ago
Our highest priority is helping the homeless get into affordable housing and creating more affordable
housing in general. Carlsbad is an affluent area but I think that sometimes creates a NIMBY attitude
toward those with limited or no means. Carlsbad, California and the US are only as successful as the least
ofus.
2 days ago
Please don't bring trash in Carlsbad the whole point of living here is the fact that its more of a rich
community that is safe to raise our children. You start bringing in the trash there will be more crime and
property values will drop drastically.
2 days ago
The accessory dwelling unit should be similar or exactly the same as the City of Encinitas which I believe
has three already approved over-the-counter ADU plans and permits that require necessary set-backs.
The City of Carlsbad is behind in this effort, but can quickly catch by emulating other more progressive
cities.
2 days ago
I think the City should consider permitting Tiny Homes Parks similar to a Mobile Home Park.
2 days ago
Affordable housing for the working class.
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Real affordable housing for real working class people. I'm a Carlsbad native and business owner in the
Village and cannot afford to purchase a home in my own community. I would like to see that as a real
option.
2 days ago
Incentives for first time home buyers and priority for people who already work in Carlsbad and have kids.
2 days ago
Please consider the unique and diverse needs of people experiencing homelessness. There are many
reasons peopfe become homeless and a one size fits all solution does not exist.
2 days ago
Keep the over all feeling of the village. It give the feeling of a small town and makes Carlsbed a special
place to live.
2 days ago
Stop using a 1990-2010 mentality when attempting to deal with low income housing, especially with
regard to homelessness. Although the homeless have one thing in common (i.e., homelessness), there is
no common cause or solution. Uninformed compassion can db more harm than good. Whether peanut
butter on multi-grain bread or a free place to live, acting without understanding is a short-term feel-good
effort helps about as much a band-aid on a broken leg.
2 days ago
More affordable housing units and transitional housing for homeless with wrap around services.
2 days ago
Is housing density becoming too large in Carlsbad's beach area? Will low income housing downtown area
, cause an increase of crime?
2 days ago
n/a
2 days ago
Time to do something different. More of the same that isn't working makes no sense.
2 days ago
I'm worried that some members of our city council do not have the residents and Carlsbads best
interests. They seem to have a developers philosophy and that worries me. Let's grow smart and as little
as possible and make it so some of our family and friends can afford to stay and buy here and not some
investor from who knows where that does not care about our community.
2 days ago
Should build next to mass transit and commercial/retail to create walkable communities and non-vehicle-
based commutes.
2 days ago
Increase restaurants as well!
Ask builders to build parks and add money to schools where those new residents would live.
2 days ago
No thoughts.
2 days ago
parking at dense housing locations; impact to traffic volume & patterns
2 days ago
It needs to be equitable meaning people that work in jobs such as service industry need to be able to live
here and cut down on their commuting. We should build communities that is a mix of single family
homes, townhomes, condos etc. We also need to make sure there is enough senior housing.
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Do not create more "low income" housing. That only benefits the very low income while our children who
have been raised here can not afford to live in this city.
2 days ago
Carlsbad Village is an attractive destination for tourists and locals because of its charm. The "luxury"
properties developers are building ruin that charm. It also attracts nonCalifornia buyers.
2 days ago
Open Spaces and Parks -Not Enough Parks currently in Southwest Carlsbad. Ponto is a great location for
a park.
2 days ago
Don't decrease the value of existing homes.
2 days ago
There is already too much traffic in and around Carlsbad. It is becoming quite dense all around the village
with too many new condominiums.
2 days ago
None.
2 days ago
That it does not impact the environment!
2 days ago
Please start looking into putting more restrictions on VRBO's Long term tenants that add to our
community are being replaced by landlords looking only out for the additional profit in their property
and not for the safety of the neighborhood
2 days ago
Please do not destroy the character of "old" downtown Carlsbad near the beach by allowing too many
multi-story multi-unit buildings!
3 days ago
Keep traffic down. Roads are already over crowded. Preserve open areas, agriculture, beaches, parks and
nature preserves. Build more sports parks to accommodate the increase in population from all these
new homes.
3 days ago
Parking! Fighting for parking ruins the thought of shopping or a day at the beach.
Open space. We moved here for the "village" feel and know that our leaders are capable of maintaining
that!
3 days ago
Requiring developers to have 30-40% of "affordable" units mixed in with market rate housing is much
better than having affordable housing separate from others for many reasons.
3 days ago
My husband moved from Massachusetts and bought our home in 1990 shortly after accepting
employment in Carlsbad. He bought what he could afford. Building low income housing in areas where
people can't afford the cost of living makes no sense.
3 days ago
please stop building --it is taking away from the beauty of this city, in which i've lived in since the 1990's.
The more you build, the least attractive this city becomes, please stop the greed and stop building.
3 days ago
I moved here in 1992 from Ohio. Because I choose to work to make my own way while they choose to
play all day; many of my friends moved back to Ohio because they couldn't afford to live in California.
What is the purpose of public transit? It's to bring low income workers into the communities where jobs
exist and allow them to reside in a neighborhood where they can afford. STOP THE NONSENSE! Create
affordable housing in areas where it's affordable for low-income earners to live.
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It's unsettling that the state is dictating what cities need to build. Quality of life should be a priority. At
some point we over-tax roads, and utilities. Carlsbad has been well planned and the state should not
force changing the planning that has made Carlsbad desirable.
3 days ago
Affordable housing should be a priority, as well as curbing the over-zealous development that is taking
place in the village and elsewhere. The mayor cozies up with wealthy developers and has made decisions
regarding hotels and restaurants that line his own pockets while destroying the charm of Carlsbad.
3 days ago
Near Publix's Transporation
3 days ago
Make high density living like Bresse Ranch. A community
3 days ago
Don't Do it!!! Fight it! This plan will not benefit Carlsbad = More Crime and Congestion ... .lt's time for a
building moratorium!
3 days ago
The massive parking lot at west end of Westfield Mall is underutilized .... affordable housing with transit
access there seems logical.
3 days ago
Maintaining current property values and desirability of location
3 days ago
Need more affordable housing options
3 days ago
Only renovate existing/old structures. I think new housing will only increase traffic and congestion in
Carlsbad.
3 days ago
In general, increased density causes many problems such as developers buying out of parking
requirements.
3 days ago
Preserving the uniqueness and charm of Olde Carlsbad, preserving open natural areas, making public
transit more accessible,
3 days ago
We are considering an ADU on our empty side lot. I hope you make it easier and limit the cost of permit
fees. I have heard getting plans approved can be a lot of time, can you have a faster turnaround time.
3 days ago
Low income housing should be farthest from the beach and should be built on the least expensive
property. Property inland is usually a little more reasonable. If you can't afford coastal, move inland a
little, rent is more reasonable.
3 days ago
I do not want mixed development within single-family zoned areas. STOP IT.
3 days ago
Parking, Not building on unstable geology!, Aesthetic consideration, reasonable SCALE, no humongous
buildings! Traffic, Security.
4 days ago
really would like to see Carlsbad not be too condensed .... I like open spaces and not so much on top of
each other
4 days ago
The ability to support a diverse workforce, particularly younger individuals with no children.
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My wife and I are a bit dejected regarding the current housing situation in North County. I always wanted
to live in Carlsbad and thought I'd be able to own a home here by now. Unfortunately home prices are
about twice as what we could afford. I'm not sure if anything can be done from a city standpoint, but it
would be great to have more inventory to drive prices down.
4 days ago
Tiny houses should be an option as stand alone or granny flats. Even tiny house communities would be
more affordable and better for the environment. May not be an option for my self since we have 5 in our
family.
4 days ago
Do not want "affordable" housing near us. Would much prefer it be concentrated in an industrial area
that impacts the rest of the community the least.
4 days ago
With Mass Exodus of Californians, an updated plan needs to be in place at the State level before trickling
down to the City level. We may NOT need all the housing units as originally planned.
Infrastructure must be in place before housing plan. Especially 54% of the new housing will be affordable,
do we have the resources not to just subsidize housing but healthcare, school lunches etc? Do we have
enough schools, parks, hospitals to accommodate the density of housing, populations and ALL their
needs. IF you build it, they will come. If you reward it, they will keep asking for more.
HOA is the biggest barrier of AD Us, it should NOT duplicate city functions, ie, inspections, permits.fees,
etc. City should set clear rules for HOA approval timeline, acceptance of City pre-approved contractors,
floor plans, etc.
4 days ago
With Mass Exodus of Californians, an updated plan needs to be in place at the State level before trickling
down to the City level. We may NOT need all the housing units as originally planned.
Infrastructure must be in place before housing plan. Especially 54% of the new housing will be affordable,
do we have the resources not to just subsidize housing but healthcare, school lunches etc? Do we have
enough schools, parks, hospitals to accommodate the density of housing, populations and ALL their
needs. IF you build it, they will come. If you reward it, they will keep asking for more.
HOA is the biggest barrier of ADUs, it should NOT duplicate city functions, ie, inspections, permits.fees,
etc. City should set clear rules for overreaching HOAs or few AD Us will be built and more units will have
to be built somewhere else.
4 days ago
I don't even know how people are finding out about low income developments and I would like to be
informed.
4 days ago
Advertising low income housing. I often never hear about developements until it too late and they are full
or sold.
4 days ago
Helping people of color enjoy this amazing community via affordable, non discriminatory housing
availability should be at the top of our housing priority list.
4 days ago
I would support more housing, if there were a bettertrail and open space system throughout Carlsbad,
and the homeless population does not take over the public spaces, so my family can utilize it without
fear.
4 days ago
Affordable housing should be in one area of the city, not spread out all over city.
4 days ago
In light of COVID and the potential for vacant spaces where businesses have no plans to reopen, take a
careful look at using existing and now-vacant commercial property by converting existing dwellings into
inexpensive residential dwellings.
4 days ago
I think Carlsbad has too many houses already. It needs to slow down its growth and preserve its open
spaces! It feels like the city only wants more housing so it can generate more income.
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Get your plans out of the way. I believe developers are good at building communities, and the plans
office has good intentions with unforeseen negatives. Planning board, get our of the developers way
please. They will improve upon what is already a beautiful community
4 days ago
Do not add high density housing in historically single family neighborhoods
4 days ago
Geographic location has a population capacity. I reject the idea that every area need accommodate every
financial demographic.
4 days ago
More affordable housing please
4 days ago
Please don't turn the Carlsbad beach area into another sterile Orange County. Keep the Wild, rustic areas
as they are.
4 days ago
Create more jobs to reduce unemployment.
4 days ago
I think the small cities should join together to get Sacramento to stop interfering in city planning. This
blanket rules should not be applied to all cities. This is legislation that lets Sacramento force cities to
change the neighborhoods against the will of the people who live in these cities
4 days ago
Consider services for children as top priority, such as maintaining or building more local libraries,
playgrounds or fields to exercise, enabling businesses that help parents with children explore services
such as child-care, learning/development programs. Carlsbad is a family centric community, so focus on
enabling better and brighter children even if housing plans are improved to enable affordable housing. In
addition, I would like to see more restaurants and encourage small businesses in restaurant industry to
grow so the residential communities don't have to drive so far (downtown) to get a diverse set of
eateries, this is missing in Carlsbad.
4 days ago
4 days ago
Honestly, I don't believe in subsidizing affordable housing. Either way, the financially capable consumers
end up paying for these subsidies in the long run. The developers wHI pass the costs to us who are
already paying high mortgages. Life isn't fair. As a first-generation immigrant family who achieved all we
have without governmental help, I don't have empathy for those who are too lazy or not intelligent
enough to compete in this predatory capitalism. And how is it my problem that others cannot afford to
live in Carlsbad, CA. I care about retaining the value of my house for resale. Again, life isn't fair, so
perhaps some people will just have to commute longer and farther to get to/from work/home. That's just
life. I don't believe in any form of socialism. If you cannot afford Carlsbad, then please, move elsewhere.
4 days ago
Carlsbad and San Diego County are already becoming overcrowded so I think new housing should be
more limited than you are proposing through 2029.
4 days ago
PARKING (or lack thereof)
4 days ago
Affordable housing is available in Vista & Escondido. Carlsbad's population is already at it's peak. What
happened to "Small beach town feel" every city councilman promised??
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This survey is ridiculous and to a degree insulting. These question come with "optional" answers, with the
most important option not available: I don't want any government dictating where and what "housing"
(using your terminology). Those decisions are best for the potential buyers. As far as "low income" there
is a reason why many homeowners want to come to Carlsbad, and it definitely isn't low income housing.
How has the addition/incorporation of low income housing affected every single American city, here is a
factoid the surrounding communities decreased in value and crime went up ....... and you are bringing that
to Carlsbad!!! Furthermore your threat of having state politicians make housing decisions for our city
and/or lawsuits, thank god this is America and me, you, and us were given a gift back in 1776 called the
US Supreme Court so the fear mongering isn't necessary
4 days ago
Avoid coastal areas. It cannot absorb more vehicles and traffic
4 days ago
Infrastructure cannot sustain current housing (electricity and water); why more?
Rooms have limits on number of occupants; why not cities?
When does the housing requirement stop? When it's like New York? Yuck .. polluted mess.
Finally, get rid of gas powered blowers like Encinitas and Del Mar.
4 days ago
Please do not overbuild Carlsbad, the open spaces makes our city so very special, there's enough traffic
and the resources would only be taxed even more. We do not need more boxes on the hillsides.
4 days ago
Please do not destroy habitats and try to limit the number of new housing units overall (including limiting
number of new expensive housing units in order to make room for affordable housing if required by law
while avoiding new developments by building on areas such as abandoned homes or businesses in order
to preserve open space and prevent overcrowding and traffic)
4 days ago
Please do not allow building on any open space areas!!!!
4 days ago
Stop overbuilding. Parking at the beach.
4 days ago
I'm most concerned with traffic and crime. Carlsbad is such a great place to live right now with great
public spaces. I don't want to sacrifice our beautiful parks.
4 days ago
Need more open space in Carlsbad. It's becoming suburban Hell.
4 days ago
Question: What if we just ignored the state and made up any losses in state funds ourselves?
4 days ago
Stop building in the Village. It is ruining the character of our beloved Carlsbad. Change the 4 story height
limit to no more than two stories. Carlsbad is a beach town that is not affordable for everyone. We pay a
lot to live here. We don't need affordable housing. The city council must stop catering to developers.
4 days ago
I've lived in Carlsbad 2/3 of my life. It saddens me to watch it get more and more crowded with more and
more traffic, noise, no parking. However I know nothing stays the same and change is part of life. My
hope would be that neighborhoods that are already existing even with empty lots would not be
overcrowded with duplexes and apartments. The village is jam packed. Any more will take away what's left
of the quaintness and quality
Of living here. I believe everyone should have a chance at living in a decent place. I think wherever you
build the folks should have the same opportunities as other neighborhoods, with areas to walk and play,
some Greenbelt etc.Thank you for giving me the opportunity to voice my opinion.
4 days ago
Extreme mental illness housing should be located in areas where it won't be a concern to the
neighborhood and children.
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Transportation is key. It's ok to use prime property for the less fortunate. The Coronado Shores should
have low income housing for example.
4 days ago
Traffic patterns, environment
4 days ago
Remove Sg cell towers from neighborhoods and schools. Encinitas does not allow Sg towers.
4 days ago
There needs to be some help for the middle class as well as low income
4 days ago
Please consider increased traffic and population density when planning for new housing.
4 days ago
We need to preserve the neighborhoods in Carlsbad -specifically "olde Carlsbad" and not allow
developers to knock down 1 home on a large property to build multiple homes. The benefit of living in
Carlsbad in the neighborhoods are the beautiful large lots with old-growth vegetation. The more we
continue to pack in homes, the quicker we're turn into an Orange County neighborhood.
We also should think about spaces that exist and are partially unused (e.g. the Carlsbad Mall/Olive
Garden area) for low income housing and not continue to overburden the Village with so many more
homes/apartments/condos. It's very hectic with traffic because the city continues to allow building to
happen there. We have a lot of space that is underutilized as commercial spaces that can be turned into
live/work spaces, without having to overburden the Village.
4 days ago
affordable housing with ample closed in parking and bigger play areas, also doggie areas with trash and
disposable bags to keep other areas clean and sanitary from doggie waste.
I would love to have washer and dryers in the apartment instead of having to use washers and dryers
with hundreds of others who are not always clean!!!
4 days ago
not doing this at all I think Californians are pretty much crazy to bow down to a government that wants to
destroy America and turn it into a socialist/communist nation. global warming and catering to all these
people who did not earn it nor deserve it is wrong. go build your low income housing somewhere else
5 days ago
Please build more parking space around the coastal and village areas. It is so hard even to drive on the
street where I live, even in this pandemic period. Please solve the traffic problem before you consider
increase the houses.
5 days ago
All new housing needs the area schools to have reasonable room for increased capacity or the ability to
build new schools, easy access to grocery shopping, transit to beach (beach should be accessible to all),
dedicated green space, and safe distance from high tension power lines.
5 days ago
The old developed areas are so congested. If you can't improve the traffic please don't build more
houses. You need to develop the infrastructure first. Isn't it what the city planning and developments are
for?
5 days ago
Please do not put sober living, and rehab houses in neighborhoods where there are schools and parks
nearby and lots of young children and families. We are seeing more and more pop up around the city
and it is definitely a safety concern,
5 days ago
I would like to see NO MORE $1 m+ condos being built in and around the village, nor do we need any
more "planned communities" on postage stamp parcels with $1 m+ homes on them (McCauley and
Buena Vista Way). Almost noone can afford these units and they either sit vacant, or eventually get used
as overpriced rental units. I've been a homeowner in Carlsbad for 1 S years, and I am continually
disappointed at the development I see going on. None of it exhibits a priority to build affordable housing;
none of it exhibits a concern over traffic and natural space preservation. Please make better choices.
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WE NEED LESS TRAFFIC AND THE NOISE LEVELS DOWN TO LIVE IN PEACEFUL BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO
SURVIVE AND TO KEEP THE GREEN WITH TREES PLATED, NATIVE PLANTS AND RECYCLE THE USE OF
WATER AND INCENTIVES TO OWNERS WHO WANT TO REUSE THEIR WATER IN THEIR HOMES.
5 days ago
Renovate all neglected neighborhood with new homes at affordable prices. Tear down ugly abandoned
places rather than sprawling. Keep more areas along the rivers safe and clean allowing nature to keep its
course so the beauty of the place can be preserved and make it more attractive. DO NOT FILL UP RIVER
COURSES WITH BUILDINGS AND DESTROY THE NATURAL AREAS OF SAN DIEGO. IMPROVE THE OLD ONES
AND DO NOT SPRAWL ANY MORE. WE NEED PUBLIC ELECTRIC SOLAR TRANSPORTATION URGENTLY!
5 days ago
You need to rebuilt in neglected areas rather than sprawling. Conservation of water incentives, solar
energy less trash, pollution and less traffic. Also water conservation from rain and recycle education and
reduction of utilities to those who save. It is hypocritical to charge higher water fees to senior
neighborhoods and use that water for expensive golf courses. Sustainability has to be demanded from
all business, as well as investment and education at all levels in this field to be able to keep San Diego
beautiful and desirable.
I am in and out of San Diego, comparing locations .San Diego, nation Wide is a better option but the
traffic, lack of water abusive over construction with greedy builders has made it "a little hell" and natives
like us, are tired of all greed and taxes for everything.
Safe the beauty and the desirability to make it more affordable to younger generations with good jobs.
Encinitas is an example of educated people who try to protect and invest in better ideas to keep San
Diego desirable and attractive to innovators who believe in sustainabilityDO NOT INCREASE TAXES LIKE
THE EAST COAST. THAT IS DETRIMENTAL AND STOPS DEVELOPMENT AND STOPS KEEPING
INFRAESTRUCTURE, creating "slumlandlords" sucking the juices of every young professional and not
allowing progress. DO NOT FOLLOW NEW YORK OR ANY EAST COAST STATES EXAMPLE PLEASE KEEP
CALIFORNIA BEAUTIFUL AMEN!
5 days ago
1. No more building near Sage Creek High School (Roberson Ranch, Foothills, Calavera Hills, etc.) until
College Blvd. is connected. Cannon is a nightmare with residents from Oceanside cutting through to 1-5
from the 78. It is extremely difficult to get in and out of these neighborhoods during morning and
evening commutes.
2. Please focus on the infrastructure required for new housing and build it in a timely manner. We
bought our home 9+ years ago (new construction in the Foothills) and the city plan at the time had a park
at the corner of Cannon and El Camino to be completed by 2020. That park is no longer on a plan and
Veterans Park is years delayed (the only two city parks that could be within walking distance). I am
extremely dissappointed my kids will never get use the parks our taxes and mello-ruse were supposed to
pay for. By the time these parks get built my children, who were toddlers when we moved here, will be in
high school or college. Please, please, please build the city infrastructure (roads, lights, parks, transit)
required for new housing before building. Taking tax dollars and not building it afterwards is wrong!
5 days ago
Parking, beach access, traffic flow for wildfire and tsunami evacuation, RV/boat parking and storage.
5 days ago
Please leave at least SOME vacant land for the natural wildlife, and for the love of god, please no more
"McMansions". I've lived in Carlsbad my entire life, I grew up here and intend to stay here forever, but the
way the land has been developed for the last 15 years is so disheartening. You see troves.of brand-new
homes, packed into communities so tightly you can practically touch the house next door. Connected
townhomes/apartments save space and come at a cheaper price point than a 4-bedroom, $8S0k home
that very few locals could actually afford. I've seen a massive boon in Carlsbad locals moving away
because living here has become something only $100,000+ wage earners can afford -unless you're
renting, in which case rent increases annually, and becomes unsustainable in the long-term. It's sad.
We're losing the local flavor that makes this city great. The barrio is mostly gone. We need m·ore diversity
and to protect the open land we still have left.
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I've lived in successful Planned Unit Developments that included single-family and multi-family housing in
the same neighborhood. But the success depends on good planning from the START so that everyone
can live amicably. Architectural design is key to making a house a home and a neighborhood a
community. Trying to intermix multifamily units in a single-family development will turn a once vibrant
neighborhood into a community of distrustful strangers. An example of good design: PUDs I have lived in
placed the neighborhood park next to the multi-family unit because they didn't have yards. Thoughtful.
Shoving an apartment building into the center of a neighborhood ... not so thoughtful and a sure way to
reduce home values. (But the real estate agents and contractors will be cracking open the champagne.)
Greater density homes should be placed in such a way so as not to destroy the less-dense ambiance of
single family neighborhoods.
5 days ago
The county property tax structure adds to the lack of affordability, It is simply not fair that our previous
owner paid $2,500 on the house she bought in 1999, and we pay $11,800 for buying it in 2018. In
Missouri all property is reassessed every two years and everyone pays their fare share. This also stops
people from not moving so they can hold onto their low property tax forever. This would make more
property available, thus increasing competition and reducing the absurd prices of basic houses.
5 days ago
None
5 days ago
R 2 zoning is a good thing.
5 days ago
Don't add any more! We are crowded already!!!
5 days ago
State's Social Engineering gives cities no options, but to deal with their isolated white tower madness.
We recently moved to Carlsbad to get away from the low income areas that were bring in crime and
destroying the community.
CA insanity has no boundaries, all will suffer and be rolled under their "good intentions" machine.
5 days ago
Consider the increase in crime rates and negative affect on property values from nearby affordable
housing!
5 days ago
I moved to Carlsbad from Los Angels to escape the negative consequences of "affordable housing"!
5 days ago
Traffic is main concern
5 days ago
I don't have an issue with the density of Carlsbad Village and other in-fill projects, but most of the
architectural designs are terrible. Cookie cutter "stick and stucco" isn't good enough. Other cities do
better. See Bend, OR or even Encinitas along the coast hwy.
You're never going to subsidize enough affordable housing at $500k/unit to get people off the streets.
Those projects are oversubscribed by about 10 or 15 to one, so the lucky few get cheap, new housing but
the other 9 -14 don't.
"Affordable housing" is the old apartment stock that may be available for $250k/unit where you don't
have to go through the arduous affordable housing tax credit process. Market rate apartments will cater
to the affluent out of financial necessity, but that allows for the chain of "move up" where people move
from lower cost apartments to new, nicer and more expensive ones as their incomes allow. As long as
you're adding as much supply as possible (find a way to meet CEQA faster and cheaper+ add density)
you're making housing more affordable to more people.
New housing isn't the answer for homeless. The only way to truly get lots of people off the streets in any
kind of affordable manner is with a "barracks" style approach which won't be PC but will at least provide
an alternative and allow for more enforcement of vagrancy.
S days ago
noADHU
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Prioritize preservation of open space and keeping traffic volume minimal.
5 days ago
Ponto park development
5 days ago
As a lifelong resident of North County, my greatest concern is environmental impact. Overcrowded
residential areas, scarcity of water, and growing wildfire threats in California are a perfect recipe for
disaster (loss of life, property destruction, economic toll) as we have seen repeatedly over recent years. If
not mindful of controlling growth, we will destroy the very environment that attracts so many to this
community.
S days ago
It is not right that only one person/family gets a benefit from the below market assignment of a living
situation, and then only they profit from it when they sell.
S days ago
Get rid of the homeless problem and no low income housing! Our city is already overpopulated and the
roads suck! Traffic is horrible with all the new development already. Leave whats left of the open land
open for the animals. I know tons of people who are
moving Carlsbad because of all the homeless BS!
5 days ago
Safe routes to school. Don't build live/work in the Village. The Village belongs to ALL Carlsbad residents
5 days ago
Please ignore the NIMBY (Not In My BackYard) folks. I live in the Barrio neighborhood where people are
vehemently opposed to the Windsor Pointe project. They specifically state they support helping the
homeless, just not *here*. Continue down the path of supporting those who have lived here for
generations and are being pushed out by increasing rental prices, and those who are struggling to stay
"homed" in this time of joblessness and uncertainty. Prioritizing the backwards thought process of
monied white constituents who believe that building housing for the homeless vets who have served the
county equates to "devaluing the safety of neighborhood children and property values" over assisting the
rest of the community is the worst possible way to plan future housing. I urge you to value everyone's
living experience in Carlsbad -not just those who feel entitled to not having to deal with the realities of
life for those less fortunate than themselves.
5 days ago
Creating affordable housing! It's so crazy how expensive it has become to live here. Building million dollar
condos in the village isn't helping anyone. We need to consider the homeless, marginalized groups of
people, and the residents who have grown up here but can barely afford to stay! Carlsbad should be
accesible to all people -not just millionaires and billionaires. Also -let's consider keeping our open spaces
and the environment! Building on or near lagoons and beaches is disgusting and presents a clear lack of
regard and respect for nature and the entire reason we all love living here in the first place. Carlsbad is
NOT Orange County ... lets keep it accessible and natural as possible.
5 days ago
Plan just preserve Open space in the City and preserve the culture of the City.
5 days ago
Ensuring adequate resources, e.g., power, water are available to support additional housing.
5 days ago
current housing laws regarding short term vacation rentals should be fully enforced so that long term
rental prospects increase for individuals and families looking to live and work in Carlsbad. am currently
surrounded by unlawful short term rentals.
5 days ago
Please stop changing zoning. When we bought, we made decisions based on zoning. The field behind us
was 1 acre lots. Now that same area is approved for 40 plus homes. The zoning is now 4 homes per acre.
This is not cool. On top of that, they wanted to build up the lots so they would be towering over us. And
the city said it was okay???? I can not tell you how disappointing your practices have been.
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I am not an expert in this field, so my opinions don't matter. I would like to have the input of experts in
this area that can focus on improving diversity in our city, improving traffic congestion, and evidence
based principals to support affordability (ie don't use rent control, but instead use stipends to improve
affordability). I do not want our housing plan to line the pockets of developers. We already have too
many poorly built track homes that are unbelievably expensive. Please continue to increase green space.
5 days ago
I don't believe housing is helpful to the majority of our homeless residents without precursor programs
like those found at Solutions for Change. Our church (The Mission Church) would love to be helpful in
providing some basic life skills to help people steward what they have been given.
5 days ago
Maintaining existing wildlife corridors and native plant species.
5 days ago
Clean up what has started. Think about need over money. No hotels on Jefferson
5 days ago
I think it's powerful to locate housing near public transportation. Please consider future plans for public
transportation when considering future plans for affordable housing.
5 days ago
I think the size and location of new housing developments needs to be a priority. Overly large
developments concentrated in one are, such as Roberston Ranch, for example, lead to serious problems
with traffic. Thought needs to be given to how to integrate new development into a complete vision of
the city with an eye towards density, regular and easy public transit and transit alternatives (walking,
biking, etc.), and existing services access. Access to PUBLIC space (real public parks, wider sidewalks,
separated bike lanes and promenades) is also critical. as is the nature of this space (Is it actually usable?) I
am concerned about the declining access to parks and fields in neighborhoods as determined in the
general plan and by city law, in particular the hardening of fencing and enclosure of what used to be land
for public use. Also VERY concerned about the effective privatization of parks through the ways in which
private clubs dominate park use during key hours.
5 days ago
Always, always, consider the effect on the environment.
5 days ago
I am unaware of the specifics of the existing housing plan -BUT open space and pedestrian pathways
that allow for movement on foot and bike are a priority to our family.
5 days ago
PARKS GREEN-SPACE AND RAIL TRAIL
5 days ago
Place housing near old sears at the mall. Has freeway access and you don't infringe on current housing
5 days ago
New housing developments should be concentrated in areas in east Carlsbad (east of El Camino Real).
5 days ago
FO NOT BUILD FREE HOUSING, SUCH AS WINDSOR POINTE, FOR ACTIVE USING ADDICTS, ALCOHOLICS
AND CRIMINALS IN CURRENT RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
5 days ago
Please! No more McMansions!
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I would like to see more affordable housing st the 65 and 70% AMI. I have worked very hard to get a
Master's Degree and become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist but still can only afford to live in
affordable apartments at the 60% level. I am in management for the nonprofit that I work for and
attempt to give back to my community by working for a nonprofit. I am saddened that through all of this
education that the prices to even rent a 3 bedroom affordable apartment at the 80% level is too
expensive but there are no alternative 65 or 70 or 75 % options. So for years my son continues to sleep
on the couch (I have a 17 yr girl and 14 yr old boy). I really would of thought with education I would be
able to improve my family's circumstances. The school loan payments I make take away my ability to put
toward the higher rents. If there were 65 or 70% affordable apartments then people who have incentive
for continued upward mobility.
5 days ago
N/a
5 days ago
We need high density, affordable housing that is near transit and should have built in business on the
bottom floor with residential above. These should be modestly sized condos, not big luxury condos. And
we don't have time to wait for all your surveys and paying big companies to do research studies, etc. etc.
Pick some places near transit and get the job done.
5 days ago
I will remember to vote against anybody who thinks that government should be zoning the city based on
income disparity. The reason people live in suburbs is to move away from housing projects.
5 days ago
traffic flow, keep public access to beach areas and waterways, don't junk up the area with
overpopulation.
5 days ago
Housing development should not adversely affect property values which is directly connected to the
education system that draws people to this area.
5 days ago
Maintain the character and natural beauty of this city
5 days ago
Not happy about all the housing units going in on El Camino Real (By Bobby's Restaurant) and the traffic
this will cause.
5 days ago
Stop building!
5 days ago
Adequate parking needs to be on the properties being developed; new housing units should not lead to
more cars parked on the street.
5 days ago
Leave open space open!!! We don't want to be Orange County.
5 days ago
More walkable areas to grocery stores, dining, etc.
5 days ago
I would really love to purchase a single family home here in Carlsbad close to my jobs and school. I've
been saving up for the past few years unfortunately what I have saved up has not been enough for a
down payment. Being a single mom with 2 jobs
5 days ago
Stop building high rises & truly keep downtown Carlsbad a village
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I'm a single parent living in Carlsbad. No one helps me. I work hard and cannot get ahead because I'm
paying for other people who have made bad choices in their life. I live in Carlsbad for a reason, because I
work for it. Tell that to our fabulous State Government forcing us to put affordable housing in. If there
weren't too many people in this world, we wouldn't have this issue. I find this "forced" housing quite
disturbing.
5 days ago
Affordable housing for our young adults. Many of our young citizens must leave the area because they
can not afford the rent or buy a home in the city they were raised.
5 days ago
Offer financial aid for low income families so we do not have large populations of low income housing all
together. Making developers include housing in their new developments is the best.
5 days ago
Keep our quality of life and the village feel!
5 days ago
Stop building in North Carlsbad!
Increase density in South Carlsbad and Aviara areal The roads are unable to move the traffic passing by
Cannon/ College and El Camino as it is ... no more new builds in this area, PLEASE!
s days ago
This is really hard to use on cellphones
S days ago
Share how to apply for assistance in purchasing a home.
5 days ago
I realize that some of my answers within a category and between categories may seem somewhat
contradictory, but I had a hard time deciding between what, for me, seemed like several almost-equal
priorities ... so I'm sorry if my survey isn't very helpful. I do think that an intelligent and appropriately
regulated but simple and affordable opportunity for granny flats could provide some awesome, efficient
low-hanging fruit.
S days ago
Encourage residents to use public transportation. Make sure you leave open areas for recreation and
walking paths and bicycle areas.
5 days ago
High density housing simply cannot be built without increasing traffic and parking congestion. If Carlsbad
builds too many high density rental developments it will change this town. It will change it in ways most
resident do not want. Examples are easy to find. Go to coastal towns in Orange county or anywhere in
Los Angles. If that's the goal I believe it is a mistake.
S days ago
Please reach out to marginalized communities and intentionally listen to what they need. Not just
listening to the vocal people who would normally respond to a survey like this.
5 days ago
How about building this nonsense in LA or South of San Diego?
5 days ago
That's it thx!
5 days ago
That it is very worrisome that the state is mandating such density in our city! We have worked hard to
live in such a beautiful city and don't want our city to be impacted negatively.
5 days ago
I don't think Carlsbad should be forced to make more housing or affordable housing!
5 days ago
Leave all open spaces protected and untouched. E.g. carlsbad preserve, recreational areas)
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Modify the Carlsbad golf course into a smaller more-affordable course (e.g. 9 holes), and utilize resulting
vacant land for required future housing needs.
5 days ago
Against additional low income housing
s days ago
Services need to be provided to the homeless possibly through institutions. Housing by itself is not
enough.
5 days ago
Do not put mentally challenged people next to elementary school families in the Barrio of downtown
Carlsbad! There is plenty of vacant buildings in Carlsbad already that should be turned into residents.
The value of Olde Carlsbad as a tourist area should be enhanced as its potential is tremendous. Could be
the next La Jolla or Carmel if you are careful with your choices on development.
5 days ago
Maintain property values.
5 days ago
Keep as much open land as possible
5 days ago
Increase the supply of studios and 1 bedrooms affordable housing units at 30% AMI or below. Fair
market value for a studio in Carlsbad $1854 and $2070 for a one bedroom. Many unsheltered residents
have limited funds and receive 551 at $943 per month for 2020.
S days ago
Parking, Traffic, character of the city
5 days ago
Keep all lagoons/ open space I beach access. Not a fan of the ponto beach project
5 days ago
We should not be designating such a large portion of new building to affordable housing. If I read the
email correctly 2/3 would be affordable housing which is way too much. We shouldn't have to subsidize
that much to support low income.
S days ago
We need more affordable 3 bed/2 bath houses or apartments. We are currently 6 in a 2 bd/1 ba because
our fourth was recently born. We are looking to move but hate to leave the area we call home, including
Jefferson Elementary.
5 days ago
Not building new housing disproportionately in favor of low and moderate income peopl~! We worked
hard to live in a nice community and have for over 30 years. Don't ruin it!
5 days ago
No low income housing near the ocean.
5 days ago
Assure robust public input and vetting of any proposed changes. Transparency is key.
5 days ago
make it extremely easy and FAST NOT SLOW permitting process for developers. BUILD 4000 AFFORDABLE
HOUSING UNITS IN TWO YEARS TWO YEARS NOT 8 YEARS!!!! FAST FAST FAST LETS GO YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!
TWO YEARS
5 days ago
Remove the ability to keep livestock.
S days ago
No subsidies for rents or down payments, that just fosters irresponsibility. Reduce governmental
regulations and labor union demands that are a barrier to development and increase the cost.
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Stop destroying the barrio. By making all the property in the barrio multi use, you are forcing large
LatinoX families to sell their family homes and move else where. People argue, they are getting more
money for their property. However, these long time important Carlsbad families are losing their culture
and their place. And it's name is not South Carlsbad. It is the Barrio and these families have worked and
developed Carlsbad. They are part of our foundation. They ARE OUR diversity.
6 days ago
However and wherever the additional housing is built it needs to fit in with the character and feel of the
community.
6 days ago
Please put common sense before politics. Affordable housing should not be beach front, people work
their whole lives to be able to live there.
6 days ago
How about increasing height limits in places where taller buildings would not be particularly noticeable.
The southeast corner of Lionshead Avenue and S. Melrose would appear to be a location better suited to
tall apartments/. Condos than more huge warehouses. 5 or 6 story or taller buildings would not even be
noticeable there. Also more like locations along Faraday. What is the point of more industrial and
warehouse buildings if the people to work in those places must live in Escondido or Temecula?
6 days ago
Whatever happened to our water conservation concerns? Building in Carlsbad has already greatly
increased since we all had to limit our water usage. Where is the water coming from for all the new
development desired? This year it's been the pandemic. .. water shortage will be our future crisis,
especially if no planning occurs. Apparently those in Sacramento believe it will somehow work out!
6 days ago
I would love to be able to afford a home in the Carlsbad area. My husband and I have rented a home for
over 10 years with our two sons. We can't afford to buy in Carlsbad but would hate to relocate our
children in the school system. I would appreciate the opportunity to buy in Carlsbad.
6 days ago
Traffic, traffic, and traffic
6 days ago
my thoughts below need to be corrected ... homeless people housing needs are the last thing to be
addressed ... addiction and mental illness need to be addressed first.
then their housing needs can be addressed
5 days ago
Do not let sober living, rehab, halfway homes in family neighborhoods!
6 days ago
homeless people is the last thing to consider
they need to be helped with their addiction problem
mental illness has to be addressed
6 days ago
Here is an idea ... I worked in LA for 12+ years commuting to live here. I also spent 2+ years commuting
coast-to-coast to live here. And all the other years I worked as a consultant traveling to live here. In other
words, I s_acrificed so much of my life to live here because it is so great a place. I have been in CA sine the
80s as a personal choice. No one made it so I could live here beyond my means. In other words, maybe
we should fight this as I know this sounds like I am entitled but if you cannot afford to live hear why
should one expect to be made so one can? I would love to live in La Jolla but I cannot afford it, same with
Del Mar, nor those houses on the beach in North Carlsbad. Again sounds entitled but as a person who
had been homeless twice and moved around to be where I could afford it not sure why this generation
cannot do the same.
6 days ago
Limit the number of new housing units, so as to lessen the impact on schools, parks, streets and noise
6 days ago
Carlsbad need more affordable apartments and housing
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There is a cost to all decisions. The challenge is to decide what benefits the community as a whole
instead of special interest groups.
6 days ago
Vertical buildings look like La La Land and Orange Couty. Thumbs down!
6 days ago
na
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When did it become a "right" to live by the beach? It took me 23 years to afford to buy in Carlsbad. It's an
"aspirational" city like La Jolla or Beverly Hills. That keeps our property values up.
6 days ago
Traffic is a major concern, particularly on El Camino when schools are open. We also need to hold
developers accountable. For example, Robertson's Ranch promised a new grocery store, shops, etc. and
the developer built nothing. Where is the accountability? All these people moving to Carlsbad need
places to shop, eat, etc. and the existing infrastructure can't handle it.
6 days ago
Water resources. Environmental protection. Height limitations. Traffic control.
5 days ago
More safe roads with speed bumps and speed reductions where children can ride their bikes and play
outside since lots and yards are too small when new communities are built
6 days ago
How about NOT building anymore
6 days ago
Something like Bressi Ranch with access to public transportation (bus & train) would be great.
6 days ago
make sure the infrastructure is more than sufficient first. Plan it well, don't dig up the same streets
multiple times.
6 days ago
make sure HOA does not get in the way since its approval precede the request for city permits. ENSURE
HOA does not duplicate the city inspections and use authorization certificate process.
HOA should not be a barrier of the city in anyway for building ADUs.
6 days ago
Density
6 days ago
Manage vehicle parking plans hand in hand with the housing plans. Vehicles need to be parked in a
carport or a garage. Street parking is unsightly and promotes numerous problems including crime.
6 days ago
Please don't over-develop. The charm and beauty of Carlsbad makes it a special place for visitors AND
residents.
6 days ago
Concerns over traffic congestion
6 days ago
Stop short term rentals in district 2
6 days ago
If this is an agenda being pushed by the left-liberal members of the City Council, they need to spend
more time on services that would help the existing members of their community instead of pushing their
liberal agenda on the city.
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Why does the city need to have 54% of the housing be for low income? Does the existing population of
Carlsbad meet that percentage? When public transportation is almost non-existent in north county, why
is this the best location for low income individuals? Does the city have the necessary other services to
support low-income individuals?
5 days ago
Give incentives to single parents and offer affordable mortgage rates to be able to afford buying a house
6 days ago
Nothing in the way of the ocean views
6 days ago
I do not want multiple units in residential areas ... especially Old Carlsbad. There is an eye sore on Oak
Avenue near Pio Pico ... stacked units like that should not be allowed in areas with residential homes. It
should be in areas with other apartments.
6 days ago
Not having it concentrated in one area as it has been in the past. I worked hard to afford a home in
Carlsbad and while I appreciate the need to provide affordable housing, I don't want Carlsbad to go the
way of neighboring cities like Oceanside and Vista where poor city planning is obvious. Please consider
the impact you have on existing neighborhoods like mine where there are already several low income
developments.
6 days ago
Make small pockets of residences with Business, Like the Bressi Ranch area. This will eliminate people
driving to by food or services. Bressi Ranch is a great example of how a small community can exist, Its
okay to have Carlsbad develop its own area. La Costa people stay in there area, Bressi Ranch, Calavera
hills.
6 days ago
none
6 days ago
I'd like to keep the character of the village in tact. No buildings that tower over State Street.
6 days ago
Please try to leave at least some part of this beautiful city undeveloped. It is horrible to see all of the
natural areas disappearing to profit developers.
6 days ago
Retain and maintain open space.
6 days ago
Over crowding. Low income housing in high value neighborhoods is a huge mistake.
6 days ago
Stop bringing chain restaurams and big business to the village. Support local small business owners!
Stop overdeveloping the coastal area. No more high density housing west of the 5.
6 days ago
53% of housing required to be very low to moderate low income? DOES NOT MAKE SENSE! If you can't
afford to live here, you should not. Inclusion does not work. We lived near low income apartments and
had trouble with the residents and belongings stolen from our property. When I asked the young man
why he stole from us, his response was" i just want what you have" I explained we worked hard for what
we have ... he should too. Low income housing brings low value and riffraff.
6 days ago
Minimize new housing. Save our open space and quality of life.
6 days ago
At many affordable housing projects, tenants are parking on the street. There should be enough parking
so people are not parking on the street. They should have to move their cars at least once a week for
street cleaning.
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We have too many people already do not need more people moving into the City is packed
6 days ago
Housing should consider available open space an protection of the space bicycle and walking paths safe
from traffic should be included in all development
6 days ago
How does adding 3,900 more units coincide with the City's COMMUNITY VALUE of "small town feel, beach
community character"? Affordable housing in Carlsbad-if I don't make a ton of money, can I shop at
Nordstroms and ask them to lower their prices for me? No, I use my brain and shop at Target.
6 days ago
I do not think adding more housing is a necessary thing. There is plenty of land inland, why crowd such a
quaint beautiful coastal community. Please stop the over developing of this town. It is not necessary to
have a building, home or complex on every open space. And for the love of God, please do not build up.
No one wants to look at tall buildings.
6 days ago
Fight this Communist mandate from the Alinskyites in Sacramento! Let them sue! Get tough and we will
winl
6 days ago
Did I just waste my time filling this out?
6 days ago
There should be a "Submit" button at the end of this survey. So I just close this page and it automatically
gets sent to you? That makes now sense!
6 days ago
na
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n/a
6 days ago
Don't let this happen! It will ruin Carlsbad, The State government in California is inept and corrupt.
6 days ago
communicate with the community, make the information available to all regarding development and
changes in our community
6 days ago
At what point an the city say we. Are built out. The county has locations that are more affordable and
could provide for more housing units at a lower,affordable cost. The cost of land is so high here not many
units can be built at an affordable cost.
6 days ago
na
6 days ago
be aware of the impact on the environment, traffic congestion and not congest all low income housing in
one area of the city
6 days ago
Try to leave the open land, open. Thanks
6 days ago
Add the least number of houses in Carlsbad and leave as many trails, canyons, and parks as possible.
6 days ago
Think smart rather than thinking money!!!
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All new construction must be electrically self sufficient and have gray water systems and the highest
priority for zero landscaping CA native plants leaning toward edible/ medicinal plants and trees.
6 days ago
exp_erience in other locations suggest giving incentives to developers does not really work. there has to
be some teeth in order to get them to build or include affordable housing in developments
6 days ago
I don't know how to articulate this best, but I make a little over a 1 00k and I can't afford to buy even a
small home in Carlsbad. Building apartments or condos that are then going to be subsidized is skipping
the entire population of people in my zone. You will have people belonging to high middle income to
wealthy and then low income to moderate. There is still no space for peeps in the middle.
6 days ago
Where are all our connected safe biking trails? After 40 years of development and allowing big companies
to build out area after area, there are no comprehensive "class one bike and walking trails connecting all
ofus". That is a trail with NO cartraffic!
A bike trail is not a painted line on the road that has traffic that exceeds 25mph!! Every year people lose
their lives on such so called bike paths. Look around the world and many places in the US. There are
great examples of planning for long term approaches to good, safe urban trails that actually increase the
values and safety of the entire area.
Poor quality, builder incentive high density homes, hurt everybody 1 0 years in the future by creating a
growing low value neighborhood in any area. High density does not work in the long run unless it is really
designed well for the durability of homes, services, PARKING. Just consider; would you want to be in or
next to that high density neighborhood 5-10 years out? All you have to do is look at past examples ....
Those who live in older neighborhoods with an open feeling see their area change with the allowing of
flag lots which do not allow for all the cars that any one home now has, resulting in overcrowded street
parking, lower lot values for surrounding homes, and an overcrowded devalued area. It's true that all
properties have increased in value across the board, but just walk or ride a bike slowly around any older
neighborhood and see what holds up to time with value and pride of ownership.
6 days ago
If possible, slowly add the additional dwellings. Without the pandemic the 1-5 is a nightmare.
6 days ago
No housing above 3 stories
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6 days ago
Do not squander precious coastal land for any type of housing. So little left and there are other areas.
Use some of the proposed Veterans Patk land for housing/affordable housing
6 days ago
Smart density with access to open space and transportation. Improved tree lined sidewalks as open
space and connective tissue of urban space with pocket parks and stormwater treatment incorporated.
6 days ago
I think affordable housing is baloney. The market should decide who can live where.
6 days ago
Don't put one in Carlsbad. what comes with public housing is LOTS OF PROBLEMS. We pay a lot to live in
this city, put it somewhere else!!
6 days ago
Please make the environment and consideration if every decision.
6 days ago
There is a large chunk of land in between College and Faraday, west of El Camino Real. I think it is zoned
commercial and residential for 1 /2 to 1 acre lots which indicates they are for the ultra rich, change to a
more moderate density like Robertson Ranch. Add a shopping center for nice groceries (like Von's at
Rancho Santa Fe/La Costa), pharmacy, Starbuck's, some nice small restaurants.
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consider a moratorium on new developments and build on to existing businesses. Use business zones
were developed as multi use areas. We need to preserve our open space in Carlsbad. We do not need
more large developments that are all look the same. I'm particularly concernedAbout developers in city
government being allowed to make decisions for growth. These developers should add a good
conscience recuse themselves from any of these decisions. We do not need a new mall. we do not need
new large shopping areas which increase traffic. We need to provide housing in existing business areas
so that people can walk or bike to businesses. Emeryville California is a very good example of creating
housing in a very much commercial business area. When people live in work in these areas restaurants,
coffee shops, small grocery stores are able to survive and provide a wonderful sense of
community.Allowing such already commercial buildings to provide loft, one bedrooms, two bedrooms.
The smaller units allow affordable units for people to rent or own.
6 days ago
Keep up the good work
6 days ago
Traffic is the biggest issue we face decreasing enjoyment in our community
6 days ago
To remove antiquated restrictions for participants to equally access resources.
6 days ago
Nothing else to add
6 days ago
1st building the infrastructure (schools, wider lanes, traffic flows) then build the homes. Too many times
cities want to put the buggy before the horse.
6 days ago
Infrastructure should not be an afterthought when expanding the housing. It should be done before or
concurrently with the housing units. Keep parks, trails, outdoor activities, etc. If we must build and
expand we need to keep from becoming too dense and in any newly developed areas there should
outdoor space incorporated into the development plan.
6 days ago
Consider how the recent development of high density condos in the Village has already negatively
impacted the feel of our community. Consider that Carlsbad brands itself as a charming beach and bike
friendly community. High density development contradicts those attributes.
6 days ago
We don't need more density. This plan is ridiculous and will destroy our community. What about middle
class? You subsidize drug addicts and penalize middle class working families who can't qualify for you're
"special programs". So push out the middle class and bring in density, crime, disease? We need more
single family homes for working middle class families not non-working or wealthy. Who are the very low
income and what are they doing for that income? We need more answers before you create urban
squalor in a city we have worked hard to maintain as a decent place to live. Where are the jobs? Where
will they work? What about the pandemic? Lower density is the only thing that has saved us. The state
has no right to dictate how we build our communities. Build the low income and section 8 housing
somewhere else: like Rancho Santa Fe, or DEL Mar. We elected you all to protect our rights not destroy
our way of life. With no jobs here, the increase in housing is unsustainable and unacceptable.
6 days ago
Resist the temptation to pimp out the village to every business interest and fight to keep it livable
6 days ago
Think of the existing home owners and how to improve their value of there home and making the
community safe!
6 days ago
City staff are generally priced out of the Carlsbad housing market, although many would prefer to live in
the city in which they work as public servants, dedicated to the community.
6 days ago
I like this interface. I would like to see the aggregated data before analysis and then have the City explain
the conclusions for the stats firm we hire. More than anything, keeping our City government accessible
and transparency is the key to the continued success or our City.
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Traffic and parking. Open spaces
6 days ago
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More access to public transit, no more sprawl.
6 days ago
We need the supporting infrastructure for any new housing that is planned -schools, roads, etc.
6 days ago
More homes like Gen X by Trevisio
6 days ago
Please, please, please do *NOT* disrupt existing neighborhoods and ruin our wonderful Carlsbad living!
6 days ago
Much higher density zoning across the City to address affordable housing needs.
6 days ago
Stop the overdevelopment of downtown for the benefit of Mayor Hall & his wife. The original "Village by
the Sea" plan has been bastardized by short sighted, money hungry interests and NOT for the future of
our children & grandkids.
6 days ago
TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFIC!!! NO TO MARJA ACRES!!!
5 days ago
More opportunities for low income families
6 days ago
Low income housing for more opportunities to own a house
6 days ago
Potential Crime impact and lowering of property values based on actions taken. Less focus and money
spent on bike riding lanes.
6 days ago
Many of the existing track homes do not have sufficient land for a granny fiat
6 days ago
Traffic, Crime, Density
6 days ago
Keep rent affordable and/or purchase price of homes at a minimum to help the buyers from ending up in
foreclosure.
6 days ago
We need to adhere to the City's Open Space requirements. We need neighborhood parks that are within
walking distance. We need a park in South West Carlsbad.
6 days ago
The more housing you build the more people will come, more businesses will be needex therefore more
workers needed, therefore more housing needed abd it goes on and on. Stop building dense cuties
please. Do not let our city become too attractive to homeless. The more dense you build, the more
attractive to homeless and crime will increase.
It is best to bring services to a new area than to pile up more housing in a developed busy zone. We don't
want that. It will defeat the reason we gave moved from a dense city to Carlsbad. The attractiveness of
Carlsbad is that its nit dense and we can do life activities without the multitude of people. We want to
keep it flowing without traffic.
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Stop considering housing for homeless people as those are on the street because they are sick on drugs
and other vices. Instead of housing units provide institutions and educate them to become citizens with
pride. Too many Free services builds laziness and attracts more people to come. Thats how you
deteriorate a wonderful cuty (look at LA and S F) please stop being so Socialist as that will lead the
country to caos.
6 days ago
Stop building in Carlsbad, it's already dense. I live in a community with an affordable housing apartment
complex nearby and the police are frequent visitors there due to illegal activities. Our neighborhood has
been plagued with car break ins and property theft for years.
6 days ago
Revitalize existing buildings instead of building new ones.
6 days ago
I selected an option about a granny flat being a way to make owning more affordable. But California laws
are very much in favor of the tenant, it may have me reconsider being a landlord here. I own property in
another state and rent it out. Being a landlord in California looks challenging.
6 days ago
I do not want affordable living homes near the beautiful areas in Carlsbad because you will ruin the city.
These areas always turn into hot spots for crime and ruin. Many people are leaving Ca, by the 1 00s! You
won't have anyone left to foot the bill if you go too far with this. I worked really hard to leave a poor
neighborhood to come here where it was clean and beautiful. If you destroy it by adding a bunch of
affordable living apartments I will leave.
6 days ago
Don't need anymore housing. There is already too much in Carlsbad! It's affecting the environment and
wildlife.
6 days ago
All plans should apply evenly for HOAs as well.
6 days ago
Allow 2 story ADU's with reviews of course on smaller lots. A 1 story ADU would take up most of our
entire backyard at our home and most other homes nearer to the coast with smaller lot sizes.
Architectural review of all new development -especially in historical areas like the NW area with many
older homes and buildings. The new McMansions and 3 story boxes look very ugly next to the older
homes and buildings.
Olde Carlsbad and The Village are losing a lot of their character and historical legacy with new
developments.
The reason cities such as Santa Barbara, Laguna Beach, La Jolla and others are so desirable are they
follow architectural and design standards.
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6 days ago
Impact to surrounding property values.
6 days ago
The houses do not need to be so big, too many huge million dollar houses around, need more houses
near 2000 sq ft.
6 days ago
not destroying currently undeveloped land. re-purpose land that is already developed. stop allowing
wealthy folks to use land selfishy, like blasting an aquafor and flooding less pricey homes below. grrr.
6 days ago
Like see some of the new mixed residential and commercial housing as long as it has enough parking
6 days ago
I'd like you to consider building more schools to accommodate more families in Carlsbad.
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minimal disruption to existing residential areas
6 days ago
Thank you
6 days ago
More attainable transportation for the outer skirts of Carlsbad.
6 days ago
Environment impact is the most important. Not destroying habitats or generating more carbon
emissions.
6 days ago
Nothing
6 days ago
Don't destroy the city with utopian ideas that we can solve the affordability of housing in California.
6 days ago
Keep empty lots open. We need space to just BE. Do not do what Oceanside did and build HUGE building
in front of the ocean. Have more respect then them for the beauty of nature. I get we need more houses
but more isn't always more ...
6 days ago
Stop w/ the new banks, etc., we need places of live/shop/walk-ability. Traffic is already bad, why are u
building more??
6 days ago
Access to Public transit necessary for lower income households.
6 days ago
Not focusing on affordable housing
6 days ago
Any additional affordable housing should be in North Carlsbaf
6 days ago
Give the people who are U.S. Citizens top priority
6 days ago
Keeping the Village quaint and charming is very important. Once Carlsbad loses it's charm with all the tri-
level modern buildings, you won't be able to get it back.
6 days ago
Rent control and incentives for property managers and owners to provide City authorized discounts on
rent for military, veterans, first responders, medical professionals, and teachers
6 days ago
Enforce enough on-site parking. No overnight parking. Don't let the developers and new construction,
new business assume they can count on street parking. New development should have at least 2-3 car
space per unit plus plenty of guest parking. It's ugly to park in Carlsbad Village. Height restrictions should
be created. My neighborhood is full of big overcrowded condos and town homes.
6 days ago
More parks
6 days ago
Environment & traffic
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Preserve as much natural space as possible. Break the dependency on the car by promoting walking and
cycling
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We need more affordable housing. The waiting lists are closed on must communities.
6 days ago
Housing Dept. needs to develop lists of affordable housing and an application process to sign up for
available housing within the City of Carlsbad for current residents.
6 days ago
Stop the building
6 days ago
Square cottage size 2,400-3000 Sq Ft with bigger lots.
6 days ago
That's too many Jones planned for the city.
6 days ago
The current affordable housing assistance is flawed. The bressi ranch town homes had a number of units
for sale as "affordable". I was on the list! I was told I would need 75k dollars down for a down payment. I
don't think anyone has looked at the spreadsheet. How does a family who is below the qualifed income
limits have 75k dollars to put towards a townhouse? The income limit for a family of 5 was roughly 90k a
year. The program makes no sense.
6 days ago
There should be an option for those of us who believe that we are already at housing capacity. To
purposely omit this option is disingenuous. Have you visited the beach off of Carlsbad Village Drive
lately? It's a mad house!! Building home on top of home on top of home is not the answer.
6 days ago
The old El Camino Real Mall Sears store should be turned into apartments/condos. Plenty of parking and
in walking distance to many stores, and near transit. Room to build a parking garage if needed.
6 days ago
I live near a new development (Robertson's Ranch) and one upcoming (Marja Acres). I don't know why the
city approved the addition of so many new units at one intersection in a high traffic area, so I was
concerned that the "best locations" section above didn't address access/traffic congestion. I see those are
in the next section as a "trade off" but that and environmental impact seem more important to me.
6 days ago
This city is getting way too busy! STOP BUILDING! There's plenty of land inland! Not everyone needs to
live in a Coastal city! It took me many dumpy homes and a lot of work to be able to afford to live in a City
like Carlsbad!
6 days ago
Also, please spread out apartment and condo building around all parts of Carlsbad. We like single family
homes or duplexes with some apartments but mix them in around the city, near buses, shopping centers
and businesses.
6 days ago
Preserve as much of our current open space as possible.
6 days ago
Do not increase traffic, please.
6 days ago
Realize there is a water shortage and reduce new building. Reduce new building to a very small
percentage each year. The city should not build on open areas. Carlsbad will become like New York city if
you keep building it up. Reduce the charge for water and services.
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Please, please stop putting so many condo's in the Village! It will become an Orange County town not our
wonderful, homey village. Too many condos changes it from a healthy mix of single family homes or
duplexes and a few condos to a deluge of condos on every single street. It makes it too urban rather than
a nice mix of single families living in and near the Village. It is so important to preserve our Village. It's
why people move here and love it here. If it switches over to condos and mostly urban living, it will be
filled with the people who can live that way but not families. This is a family town. Please make it zoned
for fewer condos downtown and keep the number of single or duplex units higher. Please preserve our
homey town so it's not only a tourist attraction, "cute city" for retirees and young professionals but
includes families, families, and regular families.
6 days ago
No comment
6 days ago
We need specific housing for the homeless! It's outrageous that California has so many homeless. The
priority should be the homeless population first and foremost
6 days ago
Only asking potential renters for 2x the amount of rent when qualifying instead of 3x.
6 days ago
A program like in LA called United Dwelling where the company takes care of the process of building an
ADU and helping with finding a tenant
6 days ago
Would like to see housing added to the Parking lots of the Shoppes of Carlsbad.
6 days ago
Please consider the affect that it will have on the homeowners that have paid a lot of money for their
property
6 days ago
Density is crucial to consider so as not to ov3bjrden areas, and also to make sure that ecological issues
are considered. Affordable housing is very important, but it needs to not be subsumed by and for
developer making a boatload of money. All of the issues need to be considered, not rushing into a project
because a developer wants to make money ... and the city would yield a couple of affordable housing units
out of the deal. Surely the City wants to make sure that solving one problem doesn't cause multiple
others. There is a way to do this as a win-win for all.
6 days ago
I live near a new development (Robertson's Ranch) and one upcoming (Marja Acres). I don't know why the
city approved the addition of this many new units at one intersection in a high traffic area. If there is
enough access to future developments and peop
6 days ago
stop destroying the few remaining open and natural areas. I have lived here for almost 40 years and I am
saddened and appalled what it has turned into. It's gone from a quiet little beach town to one step away
from being Los Angeles. Traffic is awful, prices are sky-high, mom and pop shops are being pushed out,
city council members are bought off by billionaire developers to ruin the natural beauty of this area.
Reading this, that thousands of more homes will continue to go in breaks my heart.
6 days ago
LOVE the more dense downtown!!
HATE lot line to lot line development in single family areas.
We need a view preservation ordinance
Important to keep the character of a neighborhood visually. Many ways that can be done while
increasing density. Sticking multi story structures in single family home areas not cool. Limit height to 2-3
stories and don't crowd lot lines. Like that monstrosity at 2637 Garfield.
6 days ago
All new building has to be carbon neutral or carbon negative. Incentives should be put forth to enable
retrofitting existing structures to become carbon neutral.
6 days ago
Just because we're NIMBYs doesn't mean we're wrong.
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Think about the people already here and what they have save and sacrificed to live here.
6 days ago
Spread the low income housing around the city. Don't only put it in lower income areas!
6 days ago
Personally I don't believe there can be an affordable home built for low income and homeless people.
Not here on the coast. Perhaps in the desert somewhere, but not here. Just not possible.
6 days ago
Don't change the character of existing neighborhoods first and foremost. I strongly disagree with the
whole affordable fair housing social justice non sense. I know the progressives on the city council love
this stuff and don't give a damn as to how there actions affect existing neighborhoods. We and many
others moved to Carlsbad because of its nice residential neighborhoods, and it being a well run city.
Focusing on infrastructure maintenance, public safety, solid police and fire were priorities. Smart growth
and attracting business by past leaders have made the city great. Imagine getting a desalinization plant
approved and constructed by the progressives in power, it would never happen. If these people in charge
insist on "there" coming here, here will soon become there. I worked hard to afford to live here. Don't see
paying more taxes to subsidize others so they can live here. Vista, Escondido and San Marcos are very
nice cities. For what my opinion is worth.
6 days ago
Can you find out how Del Mar, La Jolla and Fairbanks Ranch are handling this dictate?
6 days ago
Low density. Leave/ more open space. Built-in transportation hubs. More walking amenities (grocery
stores, post office, etc.) for new communities.
6 days ago
nothing else at this time
6 days ago
Please keep some areas green and add granny flats or refurbish buildings for low income families.
6 days ago
Our neighborhood pays a Mel Roos that built the alga Norte park
These were supposed to be temporary but we still pay we don't want higher taxes for new housing
development when we are still paying for community center developers left land but we pay for ot
6 days ago
Horrendous architectural disasters: the village new buildings are void of creativity, innovation, charm,
and style.
Carlsbad has been defaced by the ugliest, cheapest looking, poorly designed building you could possibly
imagine. Russia cold war era design ... big boxes with a little marble, metal, glass and fake whatever tiles to
look "contemporary" and put some lipstick on a pig.
6 days ago
Despite the ongoing trend for densely packed housing near public transit, consider the current
environment in which people are eschewing both in favor of safer options for their health. Also, please
consider turning the large, ocean view lot north of Avenida Encinas and east of Coast Highway into a park
so that all residents can enjoy an ocean-view park. Thanks!
6 days ago
I lived in Lemon Grove when it was a nice middle-class town. A large low-income complex was built,
which began a rapid and steady decline in the quality of living accompanied by increased crime. Lemon
Grove is now a dump. Learn from that town's experience!
6 days ago
keep remaining open space. Don't count schools property that doesn't have public access as open space.
more fields for sports and more trails.
6 days ago
Some kind of assistance for people who live in carlsbad to help them buy a condo or house.
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Parking availability and traffic congestion.
6 days ago
Are you thinking at all about funding home modifications or making the housing more supportive to
older adults who are aging in place? Accessory units are fine but lots are really not big enough. People
want to stay in their own homes -as far as I know, Carlsbad has no home modification program for older
adults.
6 days ago
should not add to housing unit
6 days ago
Consider developing the village and surrounding areas to be more denser, with less vehicle traffic and
more pedestrian, bicycle and scooter friendly. Housing also needs to include better transit options that
can leverage the coaster and public transport.
6 clays ago
Slow growth or no growth is preferred with mini-mansions discouraged. Roundabouts should be avoided
as impractical and dangerous.
5 days ago
We would be interested in single family new homes in the La Costa area between 2,000 to 3,000 square
feet in the $800,000 to $1,100,000. This seems to be very difficult to find (in the new home market)
throughout South Carlsbad/ La Costa.
6 days ago
Sensesable approach to housing with no special interest
6 days ago
Many of us can't afford to stay in their homes in Carlsbad because of low income and disability but we
want to to stay home in Carlsbad.
6 days ago
The need for very low income housing for those over 55 years old that is not a nursing facility.
6 days ago
Traffic planning to minimize any increase in traffic.
6 days ago
Please provide more traditional single family residences, as opposed to more condos or town homes.
6 days ago
Do not consider building anything without parking. Cars will be parked in front of other peoples homes.
Everyone needs a garage or car port to put bikes, kayaks, surfboards, motorcycles, etc.
6 days ago
No comments
6 days ago
Do not allow properties whose appearance would detract from the ambiance of Carlsbad.
6 days ago
I believe the suggested amount which HAS to be for very low income families is too high.
6 days ago
Please do not build on protected areas. Also, hopefully by adding homes will not make the quality of the
schooling (i.e. teacher to student ratio and quality of teachers) worse
6 days ago
Easier approval process to allow building of granny flats so that I may house and care for my elderly
parents versus use of an age assist d facility.
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Keep the greenery as much as possible. Develop infrastructure, roads are getting very busy.
6 days ago
No rent control and full enforcement and protection of owner rights and eviction procedures.
6 days ago
Get rid of Cori Schumacher, stop allowing the homeless and vagrants to carry-on openly on the benches
and port-a-johns around residences. To include right here in the heart of the village.
6 days ago
Another thing, stop the ridiculous destruction of the village. Stop allowing developers to ruin the
uniqueness that makes Carlsbad Village what it is. Don't turn it into Huntington Beach or Oceanside. Get
the city's government's hands out of the developers pockets.
6 days ago
Stop the bullshit expansion and over inflated pricing. Housing is not affordable here for any normal
person. So unless you're wealthy or on government assistance, regular people are squeezed and really
can't afford to buy anymore. Start helping the middle class before giving out more freebies.
6 days ago
Upgrade Bicycle paths not on roadways but connects communities. This will help lead to less local traffic.
Connect with Rail Trail -North/South and connect with paths east to west.
6 days ago
I am blessed to live in Mulberry at Bressi Ranch. Its very scary that the city of Carlsbad holds a silent
second, what I understand is at 30 years we must pay that or be thrown out. It would be nice if after
30;years we can pay the silent second when we move out. I stress about that all the time and wonder if I
am going to be homeless.
6 days ago
Only plans that will increase property values, not decrease them!
6 days ago
New housing should be more affordable and modest dwellings under 2000 square feet.
6 days ago
Facilities for poor, homeless, mentally ill need to be close to medical facilities where the attention needed
for these individuals can be provided. We are too close to an airport and military bases where munitions
testing and jet engines can act as a trigger to these folks.
6 days ago
I live in low income housing now. It's very scary that at 30 years the silent second is due immediately.
6 days ago
Expansion of public transit in areas that will be densely zones
6 days ago
Thanks for the opportunity to provide my perspective:)
6 days ago
Immediate needs first, address inequity in affordable housing much more aggressively. Make it the
priority to build a truly inclusive community.
6 days ago
Develop low income housing right next to the police department because crime is going to be an issue!!!!
6 days ago
free market considerations -supply & demand -
less state involvement in local housing issues
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We recently moved from another City that allowed for an innovative small/mini-lot subdivision projects.
This allowed for infill projects to produce more units, but retain fee simple ownership. It was a great
solution for parcels ,hat are so large like many in Carlsbad, bu, would not justify a tear down due to high
initial land costs (it splits the land costs against multiple subdivided lots)
6 days ago
Need to include in the decision other variables that are lacking. For example, there is no park in South
Carlsbad. Next to Ponto there -is an open lot and that could be a park. No need to have tons of homes
with no parks nearby. There is a lack of park in Carlsbad and this is a perfect spot to have one.
6 days ago
Please DO NOT approve developers ,hat only care about profit before our quality of life.
Consider fire danger and access roads to safety should our community catch on fire.
Bad call on approving the developement at South Ponto. II was such a small piece of sanity for so many
of us. This HUGE hotel which was sold as a boutique hotel is horrific and doesn't fit in the area. The
beach has always been packed in the summer and now we will have to contend with visitors for the same
small amount of sand. Bad decision that was not in the best interest of our community and our future.
6 days ago
Affordable housing for young families with children who want to stay in Carlsbad.
6 days ago
Aggressively engineer infrastructure and relax zoning. YIMBY! YIMBY! YIMBY!
6 days ago
I would like the process to be easy for the home owner and not over burden the owner with unnecessary
building requirements that are expensive and delays the building process.
6 days ago
Would it add to traffic congestion (and air pollution) that will take away the nice small town feel in
Carlsbad? Will it cause more overcapacity at the schools (elementary, middle, and high school), larger
class sizes to a fault? Would it make Carlsbad less safe to live (crime-wise) with more low income
housing? How will it affect the growing aging population? Will they be able to also afford housing and live
safely with more people attracted to new housing available in Carlsbad?
6 days ago
other countries (i.e. Germany) have responded to the same problem by mandating that on any given lot
or any larger Condo project there is a mix of units. Not just luxury, not just mid income, not just
affordable and low cost, but a percentage of these groups reflecting the need of either one. With
incentive from municipalities to make it profitable for development.
6 days ago
Tax incentives for property owners who are willing to build granny flats.
6 days ago
Hight of dwelling
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Help building more affordable housing
6 days ago
The city should have more oversight on individuals renting out their home/homes to look out for
slumlords/ price gouging. ie: chinquapin and Garfield. Poorly cared for homes with "affordable'.' rent as a
result. Borderline unsanitary:
6 days ago
HOA restrictions prevent additions of accessory dwellings
6 days ago
Looki~g at cleaning up and improving run down neighborhoods by building new homes or mixed use to
encourage people to move into existing neighborhoods
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I don't like how big all the houses are now. I really like the Barrio section of Carlsbad. It's now longer the
small city I moved into
32 years ago.
6 days ago
I would love to live in a community that works hard to move towards having a range of affordability
option and a caring and proactive plan for dealing with the realties of homelessness. Also anything that
could be done about having one small beach in our town that is dog-friendly. We pay a huge premium to
live in a coastal town and have no ability to take our dogs to a beach in our community. And yet other
neighboring communities have found a way to be dog-friendly ... this would make me consider living
elsewhere in the-future.
6 days ago
The impact on traffic on surrounding areas -not just Carlsbad.
6 days ago
Do not include subsidies or low cost/rent housing for those who cannot earn their way into a Carlsbad
neighborhood. Everyone living here worked and saved for the opportunity to buy a home here. There .
isn't a one-size-fits-all housing market. People with low incomes have the opportunity to better
themselves through education, skill training and just plain hard work. That's what made Carlsbad what it
is. Nothing was handed to anyone here and it wasn't luck that gave them their homes. It is not to be
insensitive to low income because I once was,, but I worked hard for many years to move out of lower
income areas so my kids could attend better schools in safer neighborhoods. I am against subsidized
housing in Carlsbad.
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Consider the crime that comes with the residents of low income housing. Consider the property values
and how low income housing does not make the next-door property an appealing home to purchase.
Homelessness is already an issue in Carlsbad costing property owners money in higher insurance as well
as replacing our stolen items. Focus on putting these homeless people inside an existing shelter before
building more housing. The problem is not a lack of low income housing it is people on drugs who refuse
to follow the law. I have been a resident of Carlsbad for 42 years. I am embarrassed and saddened at
what is happening to my city. Shame on our city Council!
6 days ago
Require builders to build on larger lots and not cram as many houses with no yards into their
development/community
6 days ago
reasonable rent control across the entire City, rents has become ridiculously high and the rent control
passed still allows Owners to raise every year resulting in a major increase overall after just a few years
6 d.ays ago
New housing buildings downtown do not match character of downtown area. Would be nice to see the
new money for homeless outreach program get the homeless off the street. We have been here for 6
years and homeless is far far worse now. This area is very costly to own a home why should it be ok to
reside in your car and not pay property taxes.
6 days ago
I'm very concerned about placing at risk individuals with severe mental disorders close to schools -and
where children play and live-especially without proper vetting to ensure sex offenders and current drug
addicts are not admitted. I'm talking specifically about the Windsor Point development. Please protect
our children by ensuring any project that is built in dense neighborhoods (or really any neighborhood)
will not put our families at risk. Housing for at risk individuals needs to be strategically located so we
aren't risking our kids' safety to house these people. Maybe in commercial areas or more rural locations.
Thanks for asking for our input.
6 days ago
I think Carlsbad should have a housing lock and not be building anymore housing due to traffic and
freeway congestion.
6 days ago
Require that all units in new buildings Be highly soundproof for noise going in and outside
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There are so many vacant buildings/business park areas. Please consider building there. Not in the little
open spaces that we have left.
6 days ago
Nothing to share
6 days ago
We need to preserve our beaches and the area around our beaches. The beaches and the family
oriented community is the draw to Carlsbad. With the building of hotels etc, we the citizens arid tax
payers of Carlsbad, barely have access to the beaches. Do NOT build more housing near the beach. Build
it near where people work.
6 days ago
Create incentives for developers not quotas, policy requirements, or mandates for affordable housing.
6 days ago
40% open space commitment
6 days ago
I totally disagree the housing mandates forced on you by the Sacramento crowd. Carlsbad should be able
to control it's own housing development. Why don't you and other cities fight these ridiculous
requirements.
6 days ago
Please be aware of all the projects that the city has going on and where the construction workers are
parking as that takes away from where citizens can park. Also quality of life for all involved.
Communication is the key with anything and resolves any rumors being formed.
6 days ago
Please consider the proximity of schools to any new development with homelessness. Please take into
consideration that vacation rentals and rehabilitation homes take away from first time home buyers. I
think Carlsbad has done a good job with affordable housing in all quadrants of the city,
6 days ago
Creating a plan to forces HOAs to allow ADAs. HOAs shouldn't have the ability to veto or create
unreasonably restrictive policies regarding building an ADA.
6 days ago
Do not allow/ stop overbuilding in Village, Barrio.
6 days ago
Middle class people don't seem to get get any preference. The only reason I can live in the village is I live
in a trailer.
6 days ago
Tell the state to go to hell!. .. Keep Carlsbad the way it is! We left Inglewood for a reason!
6 days ago
I truly think we need to accelerate solutions to help with the growing homeless population before looking
to add new housing.
6 days ago
Carlsbad should be livable and accessible for people in diverse economic situations!
6 days ago
Build units in currently undeveloped sites and group all low cost housing together at the same site.
6 days ago
Please respect our open space. Don't build on vacant land.
6 days ago
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If you're going to put affordable housing in areas, please also supply the necessary staffing in the city to
KEEP IT CLEAN! We live with an affordable apartment complex across the street and the adjacent streets
(Estrella de Mar & Dove Lane) are consistently trashed. We pay 2 different HOAs an obscene amount of
money only to be told "it's not our responsibility, it's the city's." The affordable housing doesn't
adequately supply enough parking for residents so street parking is allowed and it only adds to the
problem of having trash just thrown all over, and no one from the city cleans it up. It will stay there for
months at time ... broken glass beer bottles, used condoms, tampons, medicine bottles and fast food
containers/wrappers. It's a shame that for an area as beautiful as Carlsbad, the city can't take
responsibility for keeping it's areas near the affordable housing neighborhoods clean. Add more trash
cans and weekly clean up, or current residents will be resentful of any new housing destroying the beauty
of their neighborhoods, the cleanliness of their streets and the health of individuals and the
environment.
6 days ago
Don't build any more in Olde Carlsbad -especially over two-stories!
6 days ago
Must not adversely impact existing property values of nearby homes. So type of low income housing and
subsidies for tenants need to be carefully considered.
6 days ago
I think Carlsbad is already over-built; if there has to be more housing, it should be in South-East Carlsbad
where there is more open land
6 days ago
That there are families and individuals residing in hotels such as our family since we moved here in 2018.
In our case, we have been residing at the Extended Stay America here in Carlsbad and my children are
well established in the corresponding schools presenting challenges for us to move out of the area as
well as find an affordable home given my income of around $70,000 per year as head of household and
single parent of 6, including 4 children under the age of 18.
6 days ago
Make it really affordable to low and middle class income families
6 days ago
Please do not come up with more creative ways to rezone open spaces so that you can build on them.
Maintaining open spaces free from any construction is one of my highest priorities. I believe we can
achieve all we need and keep 40% of our land open!
6 days ago
most concerned about additional traffic and environmental impacts
6 days ago
Impact on grammar and high schools; impact on emergency services
6 days ago
Please ensure that the infrastructure of the area for proposed new housing is capable of supporting the
new units without creating traffic congestion or negative impacts on the environment. The new houses
on El Camino Real near Tamarack Rd. created a traffic nightmare on El Camino because these issues were
not properly addressed. Let's not repeat that disaster-build the supporting infrastructure first!
6 days ago
Parking
6 days ago
Proactive Inclusiveness, so everyone's voice is heard
6 days ago
The housing units that are now being built adjacent to the shopping centers in Bressi Ranch are
gorgeous, close to shopping and dining, and they blend in beautifully. If they are also affordable, I think
more housing like this should be a very high priority for Carlsbad. If not, use this model for constructing
new affordable housing!
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Stop tearing down the barrio for new housing plans. Why not put new housing in La Costa? You clearly are
going after the lesser income families.
7 days ago
Tty to maintain the character of Carlsbad.
7 days ago
Nothing at this time.
7 days ago
Less buildings in Carlsbad. The roads aren't able to keep up with any kind of building
7 days ago
Consider in planning the need for land to place train tracks under road crossings in downtown
7 days ago
Preserve open space, trails, and beach areas
7 days ago
Consider choosing builders who will use local contractors, vendors and buy material within the
community to boost the local economy.
7 days ago
Realistic apartment and condos gear toward the median income. Not luxury, there are to many already
that sit vacant.
7 days ago
Pick builders who would consider using local
contractors which will boost the employment and business income to build the houses.
7 days ago
Incremental el numero de viviendas para que un grand numero de familias podamos acceder a el las.
7 days ago
Schools, schools, schools
7 days ago
Please do not further develop Carlsbad. You have destroyed much of the environment already, and the
rest of it should be preserved.
7 days ago
City wide internet access to all residents.
7 days ago
Keep as much open space as possible and development away from coastal area. We need open green
spaces to maintain a quality of life that Carlsbad currently affords. Also for new developments, integrated
open spaces and/or trail/park networks should be mandatory and at the expense of the builder
7 days ago
Account for development of affordable housing.
7 days ago
We who own our home for years in Carlsbad and have seen our property taxes and utility costs increased
over and over, should have decreased taxes for contributing to the growth of this city over the years.
People from Inland areas will just move to the coast, if affordable housing is available. Who will pay their
water, electric, property taxes, etc.? What about schools? Will we see more bond issues on our tax bills?
Can we in Carlsbad move to La Jolla or Coronado Island with the same deals? These benefits should only
be given to American citizens to qualify. Is this an attempt to attract people to move to California to offset
all the people who have moved out of this state because they have been taxed to death!! Will other
services be increased? Police, Fire, Teachers, Medical, etc. .... Who is making this requirement?
Sacramento??? How can they have so much say into our town of Carlsbad. How about Legoland build
lego houses on their land!!!
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sooo many regulations that it has strangled affordable housing and it needs to stop !!! Rental spaces is a
wonderful way to allow homeowners to supplement their income while allowing renters to live in this
great area !!
7 days ago
I'm one of those adult kids that's going to struggle to stay in Carlsbad. I'm currently 24, make a low-six
figure salary, and live with my parents.
I love Carlsbad and have been condo hunting for over a year; but, unfortunately it seems like most
condos are still far too expensive. As far as I can tell, there's not really a good balance between "low
income" housing and "pretty darn wealthy" housing. I'm not rich; but, I'm doing pretty well. I don't mean
that as a brag; but, simply to illustrate a point.
I'd love to see affordable housing so that I can continue to live here; otherwise, I fear I may be priced out.
Additionally; it would be great if Carlsbad could put together a program for helping adult children like me
figure out what our options are. Unfortunately, there isn't really enough information available on line for
me to understand what other folks in similar financial situations as me have done or are currently doing
to stay in Carlsbad. Either way, having a definitive sense of whether or not I can afford to stay here would
be helpful.
Some other ideas:
I've fallen in love with the idea of mixed-use housing and would love to see more of it in Carlsbad.
Carlsbad doesn't have a lot of young people; but, I would like to see more. I really like the idea of micro-
apartments; just enough room to sleep and work. Most young people will spend more of their time
enjoying our beautiful weather and beaches anyway.
7 days ago
Protect open areas -make sure growth doesn't erode the branding of Carlsbad --particularly in
beach/tourist areas. People travel here and spend money here because it's beachy, low key, charming
and beautiful. Put housing development in areas of Carlsbad that have shopping, offices near by and
near schools to avoid sprawl and traffic issues. Provide housing that young families can afford with a
decent entry-level job.
7 days ago
Affordability and environmental considerations
7 days ago
Sq footage mandated usage. le, no individual is allowed more than 500 sq ft. so a couple can have no
more than 1000 sq ft of living space .. no matter how much you can afford to pay if you have more than
the allotted sq footage then the government can require you to take in rent free boarders. low income
foreign undocumented individuals would be first on the list. A couple with a 5000 sq ft house would have
4000 surplus sq feet and be mandated to take in 8 rent free boarders. Laugh all you want, that is the
direction our fearless leaders in Sacramento are heading and you know it.
7 days ago
I do not like the idea of low income housing going in down by the Shops at Carlsbad. I think the
developer did an excellent job at Mirasol on Marron. Apartments are unattractive to anyone who owns a
home and I wish we would see more Townhouse/Row House type structures. Maybe even smaller single
family homes ...... .
7 days ago
Best to keep Carlsbad as it is, people who cant afford to live here can move to cheaper areas.
7 days ago
keep home values increasing YOY
7 days ago
Please don't allow traffic to get even worse.
7 days ago
The residents who live in the area you propose to impact.
7 days ago
Spacious and affordable
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Consider the sizes of homes being built. They can be smaller, so more families can afford an actual house
instead of only affording apartments and condos.
7 days ago
allocate more room for green space and bicycle paths
7 days ago
Keep to the Carlsbad charter of agreed to total open space. Do not feel compelled to build low income
housing in areas where higher income housing exist. Do not build low income housing that affects
property values in areas of Carlsbad.
7 days ago
More housing for the average working class.
7 days ago
not everyone can afford to live here even though everyone wants to. Would Carlsbad rather be like
Solana Beach (less affordable units) or San Diego City (more "affordable housing" units). Pt'ivate AD Us is
the way to go as long as the homeowners maintain control
7 days ago
Please stay the hell out of the housing market --the government at all levels only creates more problems
for everyone. If someone has made bad choices in life and can not afford a house in Carlsbad that is just
too bad, but why should everyone who did the right things and bought a house here suffer with hight
density housing and the crime and traffic associated with it? Sorry for sounding harsh, but governmental
interference in the housing market will result in Carlsbad being a less desirable place to live.
7 days ago
I would like Carlsbad to maintain its ambiance. I would like single family neighborhoods to be restricted
as to how many family units can live together in 1 SFR. I would like ADU's to be restricted to one or at the
most 2 on lots zoned as SFR's.
7 days ago
The vast majority of Carlsbad's residents live here due to the generally well-organized, neat and
consistent neighborhoods and beach culture. High density developments, unless very carefully
positioned relative to existing communities and amenities, can have significant negative impacts on
everything from the cultural feel of our city, to traffic, to property values, and the very quality of life that
attracted many to Carlsbad from the start.
7 days ago
Blend homes into the environment that already exists. No new development just redevelopment
7 days ago
Impact in schools and other community services
7 days ago
Putting grocery stores near housing
7 days ago
We pay a lot to live here and to benefit from the schools. Offering too much low income housing does
not seem fair to the rest of us.
7 days ago
Development areas and specific development projects need to carefully consider potential/likely impact
on values and marketability of existing residential real estate.
7 days ago
Please stop building on open land as it takes away from the overall feel and charm of carlsbad. We
moved from the more densely populated San Diego area to enjoy more open space. Please stop
Building high building in the village as there is no where to park anymore and doesn't match the rest of
the buildings.
7 days ago
Continue to make California inhospitable to business and personal income so more people will leave.
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Why eligible people will get preferred treatment than those who work harder and make more?
Create equal opportunities and stop playing in socialism, please.
And please, stop using tax money for "affordable" housing. Decrease taxes, permit cost, government
spending and let the free market regulate the housing.
It is getting ridiculously irrational here in Carlsbad lately. Response to coronavirus is a clear example.
7 days ago
If I can rank each of these priorities as last, I would. None of these ideas, programs, trade-offs, or
concerns are good. I would recommend pushing back against this requirement to provide affordable
housing. This is a very nice area to live in-good views, good amenities, etc. a bar tender or barista
doesn't need to be able to afford living here; commuting or living with roommates are just a couple of
options that I used while working up to afford to live in an area such as this.
7 days ago
Impact on schools & neighborhood safety
7 days ago
Carlsbad used to be such a great city and incredibly well run. Carlsbad has sold out.
7 days ago
stop all of the pensions so that we do not have to keep building houses to support an elite few people
that are lucky enough to live the rest of their lives on our backs while the others of us have to figure out
how to survive and stay in our homes in Carlsbad on fixed incomes. Not fair that they continue to get
paid when they do not work anymore. Bad system that all serves only politicians and city workers.
7 days ago
Increased density has been source of increased transmission of COVID. In addition to increased traffic,
another reason to not increase population.
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Traffic and density.
7 days ago
Educating public in investing in HUD housing.
7 days ago
Services for mental illness is crucial, which include access to hospital facilities with trained staff. Tri City
closed down which has had a negatively impacted rose in need of help.
7 days ago
When residents acquire property in a neighborhood they do so with the expectation that the vision for
how that property (and the surrounding community) will develop over time and it doesn't include a
desire for a radical change in use. I would strongly suggest not to disturb that, e.g., owners of single
family homes in general do not want accessory units and density popping up all around them in a
previously established neighborhood. Please contain that approach as much as possible and only allow it
in places that are primarily new owners without established expectations for their home, e.g., new
development. Radical zoning changes are not equitable to all owners.
7 days ago
Primary concern would be to place affordable housing where public transit is available as well as
necessary services. These affordable units need to be net zero energy since the added housing units will
add to our GHG emissions. I think ADU size should be increased to at least 1000 ft sq. I believe it was
scaled back to 650?
You don't have a submit button for the survey. Did this go through?
7 days ago
Common areas in communities being available to low income families in the foothills community so
much racist situations have happened at the pool that should not have happened. Just because
Individuals live in "affordable" communities does not mean they are any less than those around them.
They charge to much and are still discriminated against make common areas free to those that live in
those communities
7 days ago
Options for first time buyers
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3 stories high
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Higher density in transit hubs, exceeding the 3 story high restriction within a half mile of transit station.
Can we add mass transit in our community that we would actually want to use (ie. not a bus)?
7 days ago
dump Matt Hall
7 days ago
Don't want to increase traffic, so developing areas that are currently underdeveloped or creating a more
walkable live/work environment could be a good way to avoid that
7 days ago
QUIT WASTING MONEY ON HOMELESS SHIP THE TO SAN FRANSICO
7 days ago
Ease in locating and applying for affordable housing, and financing.
7 days ago
I am doubtful I will still be alive when your plans come to fruition.
7 days ago
Affordable housing needs to stay affordable when the areas median income goes up its for the
individuals whom have good paying jobs and mostly two parent households. The goal is to move out of
affordable housing but how can we if rent continues to go up, single parent households suffer
tremendously when this happens and a lot of us are on waitlist for Sections for over 12yrs. Their needs
to be a plan for more funding for Sections and affordable housing that will actually go by 30% of your
actual income. Not only are the parents suffering but so are our kids we can barley pay anything on time
work multiple jobs kids not able to do sports, or other programs to help them gain further knowledge
and become future leaders and upstanding citizens because they have no means to do so. It's a broken
system that needs to be changed.
7 days ago
More space per lot so houses aren't so dose together!!
7 days ago
Most important is impact of any development on traffic. .. which is getting to be a horrendous issue near
El Camino Real and Cannon Rd.
7 days ago
Any new developments NEED to take into consideration: current property owner opinions (what's best
for them since there is already a firm financial investment in the community), traffic congestion, current
property values, current property aesthetics, children and school safety, etc
7 days ago
improve transit opportunities and maintain streets
7 days ago
Keep Carlsbad's unique character in place. Don't over develop the village/downtown area. Any new
construction should match current style, building heights, etc.
7 days ago
Carlsbad is already too crowded
7 days ago
Incentives for putting a granny flat on property of existing single family home
7 days ago
lets please not use undeveloped land and keep the undisturbed rural beauty intact.
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We are family that makes decent money and there are literally no single family homes to buy under $1 M.
It would be great if we could have some new developments that are single family homes in the high
$800s-$1 M.
7 days ago
Carlsbad has a good plan for growth. Consider the mistakes some of the adjoining cities are making such
as Encinitas. Visitors and residents view Carlsbad as a well planned City, with appealing residential
developments, coastal access, older neighborhoods, regional malls and vibrant downtown Carlsbad
opportunities. The schools, parks, and public agencies are well developed and appealing. Even Legoland
blends in with the overall pleasing views.
7 days ago
Preserve open space
7 days ago
N/A
7 days ago
I cannot think of a piece of property in the city of Carlsbad that is suitable for for high occupancy. When I
spent my hard earned life time savings to move to Carlsbad one of the reasons was the promise of open
land that never would be developed. Please do not tell me that you are going back on your word.
7 days ago
More single women, black and Latino homeowners. Everyone needs to be able to afford a roof over their
heads, not just married professionals.
7 days ago
Leave it as is. We love the open land, nature, and safe neighborhoods around here and we don't want to
jeopardize that with people who don't want to work and live off the government with too much free time
to create crime.
7 days ago
If high density apartments are selected for moderate/low-income housing programs, the city needs to
make apartment corporations provide more flexibility in leasing. They make it difficult for people to exit
leases when income changes affordability which becomes a downward spiral. Additionally, in a similar
vein, they create a barrier to transition to purchasing new homes because of lease-lock-in.
Consideration should be made for reclaiming larger lots in older Carlsbad and rezone for higher density
housing. Preferably condo/town homes
7 days ago
Energy efficient, single family homes with nearby parks. Alga Norte area is a fantastic example of new
development communities
7 days ago
One of the reasons that I bought here is because it does not have the housing density of some of the
surrounding cities such as Oceanside and Encintas. I am worried that so much additional housing may
ruin the character of our city. I also worry, that most of the new housing will impact my area, because I
am in a area with more open space than other parts of Carlsbad. Additionally, one of the things that I
love about this area, is its natural beauty and environment. There is area for wildlife and nature. I also
worry about how the types of housing may decrease my home value. If all of the low income housing is
built in my area because of available space, but not in other areas, it could decrease the value of my
property.
7 days ago
The ADU short term rentals are restricted to outside the Coastal Zone to a min 30 days and do not allow
for new ADU's in these areas to offer Short term rental for income. I live one mile from Downtown
Carlsbad where there are shops and transit. I would consider building an ADU if it could be a short term
rental too. The restriction on ADU short term rentals cuts way TOO CLOSE to Downtown Carlsbad center
with all its transit. It would generate more building of AD Us in the city ifwe knew there was an option for
short term rental too. This limitation should absolutely be readdressed in the light of COVID as ADU's Can
provide separate non-shared environment for housing.
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Protect open space, deal with homeless crime issue so people want to stay in Carlsbad, use the run down
buildings and build according to the character of down town carlsbad. We love the small town, gilmore
girls feel and people come here for that very reason. protect and give incentives to people for helping the
lagoons thrive and stay a beautiful open space for generations to enjoy .... Move people inland if you want
more housing. We've got enough to deal with to keep this community safe and healthy.
7 days ago
Hi Scott,
I just took the housing survey and it left off one important question.
Do you think Carlsbad should have more housing?
I don't care what the state or county says on this matter. How can you make the quality of life better in
Carlsbad by adding more people, cars, stores, and trash.
We bought our home in 1979 and have watched Carlsbad grow .. and grow. After you fill all available spots
for housing, what then? We are surrounded ocean, Mexico, National Forest and Camp Pendleton. Like
San Francisco, we are surrounded,
Planning should take place in open areas.
By the way, Palomar Airport will get much bigger in the next 20 years, you may want to avoid that area
for housing.
Hopefully, slow growth candidates will be on the ballot instead of friends of real estate developers.
Bill Huss
7 days ago
The Housing Plan update considers only deciding where in Carlsbad to build housing based upon the
State mandate of jobs and tranisit locations. SAN DAG allocates levels of affordability but lack specifics
(ranges of affordability). Carlsbad only has one hub, if you can call it a hub (The Shops). Carlsbad need to
UPDATE it's Plans and Regulations with specificity for building Affordability by Income Levels: 30% 50%
60% 80%. Define LOW-LOW and the per cent of same: On Average, if Carlsbad approves a 200 Unit
complex only 15% (or 30 units) is required to be Low Income (without Specification to Income Lever). To
meet RHNA#'s for Low income, we would need to build 69 200 Unit complexes. In my research, I can not
find a plan or a regulation other that the 15% rule.
In addition. Carlsbad has approximately $SOM in the Low Income Housing Trust Fund. More money is
need to build on complex. I understand that money is not available to build affordable housing. Bottom
Line: Documents consistently address Affordable Housing without discussing the reality of the current
situation. Carlsbad does not have adequate transportation. With COVID-19, our workforce landscape will
shift to Telecommuting, office buildings will have excess vacancies. Consider adding in the new Housing
Update, a plan to Convert excess office space or empty buildings into housing units. Consider charging
much more In Lieu Housing funds for developers who will not build affordable units; Create a regulation
that specifies a rental unit has at least a 650 Sq feet livable design and it contains the same or like brands
of cabinets, showers, air conditioning, appliances as all of the Market Rate units have installed. Each
complex has at least two elevators and adequate Laundry facilities. Thank you
7 days ago
Stop the development. Don't let Carlsbad get too crowded and protect the undeveloped land.
7 days ago
Nia
7 days ago
Video states we need to increase housing based on expected population growth. Guess what.. if you
don't build additional housing, population cant increase! Stop the growth Carlsbad. Enough is enough!
Wanting to build a mega mall on the strawberry fields was a real eye opener that the current elected
officials are prioritizing monetary gain. Due to poor planning on the city's part, we already have an
extremely dangerous traffic situation in our neighborhood. Its not a matter of if, just when someone will
die due to existing poor planning and the city's refusal to take action. The blood is on your hands
Carlsbad!!!!!
7 days ago
I am concerned about maintaining a safe, clean village and beach community.
7 days ago
Safety
7 days ago
Need more housing where you can walk or bike to stores
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If there is any land left with trees on it, consider buying it and make it open space. When we moved here
in 1989, there were lots of farms and groves. Now it seems like every inch is being developed
7 days ago
Focus on mass transit corridors. Strong emphasis on affordable housing as well as low income housing
and allow mixtures of both.
Do not listen to NIMBY's
7 days ago
Landowners might need to sell for income and should be able to get top dollar, so it's not really fair for
other residents to decide whether development is allowed (unless they want to purchase the property)
7 days ago
Please improve pedestrian paths for bikes and walking to make access throughout the city much safer
than it is today and don't enforce the no bicycles on sidewalk rule until this is accomplished.
7 days ago
People want to live by the coast, where employment and recreation are located. The city should do all it
can to promote and provide access to this community asset by using the housing plan to eliminate or
minimize obstacles created by costal commission, adverse zoning, and NIMBY actors. This will help our
community grow, reduce traffic/green house, and minimize sprawl into what little raw land is left in
Carlsbad.
7 days ago
Consider inclusionary housing.
7 days ago
I would love to see more density and more opportunities to connect to transit. The younger generations
tend to embrace more of a YIMBY attitude and I fear that if we don't listen to them, they'll leave the
region to find more affordable housing and a live-work environment.
7 days ago
Please preserve all open space before it disappears due to overdevelopment.
7 days ago
We love Carlsbad because of the open space, hiking trails and that our single-family residential areas are
not high density areas. Please do not alter the reasons why people purchase homes and raise families in
Carlsbad. Keep these developments away from our SFR neighborhoods.
7 days ago
decline to state on age and income-don't consider it valid. government always wants to put people in
categories.
7 days ago
We chose to make Carlsbad our home because we loved how much like a community it felt like being
here. We loved the downtown (Village) area, the ability to park then walk and shop with ease. That feeling
is rapidly disappearing as multi-unit 4 story structures are taking over the area. High density housing and
lack of parking are making it difficult to enjoy the little town we love. If higher density is what is needed
put it in the newly developed areas and leave the quaint Village and Barrio as it is -a darling little beach
town. If people want new, modern, high rose buildings they should move to the cities are developed that
way.
7 days ago
I think it is important to do this and still preserve/maximize existing open spaces in our community.
7 days ago
Add an additional charge for using water.
7 days ago
Walkability and bike-ability are very important to me and the people I know.
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Carlsbad is an extremely desirable place to live. Developers have plenty of money and they will make
even more by building here. Don't let their whining about costs and infrastructure affect you. Harden
your heart to them, as they are not bringing any heart to the table. Any softheartedness on the city's part
should be in residents' and prospective residents' favor. They are the ones who need housing help, not
developers.
7 days ago
Environmental impact of choices.
7 days ago
Opportunity for community members to invest in affordable housing instead of large corporations. Keep
it local!
7 days ago
Build a public pool that has more room to swim than one such as Alga Norte-where 75% of the pool
areas are off limits to general open family swim
7 days ago
Creation of a new division in the City of Carlsbad to provide, build and manage these low cost
houses/buildings and also housing for the homeless.
7 days ago
Your plan requires about 54% of new housing to be "affordable for people with very low to moderate
incomes". That might be fine for Escondido or Oceanside, but Carlsbad is an affluent community who's
character would be greatly changed by these progressive actions. Carlsbad should fight Sacramento of
these unreasonable requirement. For once stick up for the current residents of Carlsbad. It's
requirements like these that make one to consider moving out of this "OUT-OF CONTROL" state.
7 days ago
Engineer traffic flows, utility requirements and public safety before approving more development. Focus
on increasing existing homeowner value versus deepening short term tax revenue. Restrict commercial
traffic to corridors away from schools and residential addresses. Focus on pedestrian and cycling
transportation within the city and motorized travel around the city. Increasing resident quality of life,
safety and the protection of homeowner values should be in the forefront of every decision.
7 days ago
Nia
7 days ago
To achieve the bulk of the mandated housing units, Carlsbad should increase density in areas near
Transit by building UP!!!! There's no "ocean view" being obstructed anywhere in the Village near the train
station, so I say allow buildings up to 10 stories.
7 days ago
Not grouping low income housing in just one area. Spread it out. Thank you.
7 days ago
Don't penalize higher paying tax residents in favor of the poor and homeless
7 days ago
Try to keep family single dwelling neighborhoods the way they are.
7 days ago
Carefully consider the impact on traffic. I've lived in CB for nearly 25 years, and the increase in
commute/travel time has more than doubled.
7 days ago
Access to public transportation, especially for the low-income and subsidized housing.
7 days ago
Maintain a good percentage of open space; make better use of the existing (already developed) areas,
instead of pushing into open space.
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In the village, keep the character, appeal and charm of the location. Limit the number of stories, keep the
exterior charm/foliage requirements to new dwellings and businesses, don't destroy the past. People
come to coastal Carlsbad for the charm and that is slowly changing. Older businesses can't compete with
the higher costs of development. These businesses need to be protected before the Village becomes
cookie-cutter and loses its appeal.
7 days ago
NIA
7 days ago
I think it would be best to add no more housing. I don't see the need to increase the population, we are
already over populated
7 days ago
Not affordable for many families. We live in a condo/town home development where some of the newer
families are minorities and/or immigrants who are educated professionals with good jobs but are
starting from scratch. Most of our children excel academically and make your Carlsbad schools look good
on paper. However, the neighborhoods we can afford are unfriendly to children and discourage their
playing outside within our neighborhood.
7 days ago
Housing for homeless or mentally challenged teens (etc) should NOT be located near schools or
playgrounds. In essence you are attempting to solve for one problem while creating another problem
(with lasting impact and grave consequences). Cultivating a vibrant live, work and play community in
Carlsbad and then situating homeless facilities beachfront or in the middle of the city center will detract
from the commerce, safety and appeal of the city. Not to mention home values. I've lived here just over
12 months and struggle to afford the cost to live here -and I've seen the homeless population soar in the
Carlsbad area. Having more individuals loitering is not the solution.
7 days ago
leave Carlsbad the way it is. We have enough housing and enough traffic. Fight the state plan to continue
expanding.
7 days ago
location must be convenient for those needing to use public transportation for grocery shopping, work,
or general shopping. Parking for tenants should not be accommodated unless a city maintained parking
lot is reasonably close.
7 days ago
While I understand the need for more housing what I don't appreciate are buildings that do not fit the
look and feeling of what is Carlsbad. We do not want high-rise buildings downtown and we would like
something that more accommodates those who live here and than were just visiting on vacation. I like
that discussions are opening up so that those who grew up here can still afford to Jive here.
7 days ago
Don't over pack one area. Do it all over to minimize traffic and environmental concerns. Less if it impacts
animals and birds-more in area it doesn't.
7 days ago
Too much density is producing a lot of traffic and parking issues especially near Bressi Ranch and The
Village. Apartment complexes and condominium developments often don't have enough parking for
residents and definitely none for guests. The Sprouts parking lot in Bressi Ranch is an example. Many
guests to the townhouse development next door use it since there is no parking there. City planners
need to take into consideration that not even though public transportation is available not everyone uses
it. Especially during this pandemic. I do not support plans that would pack people in housing and not
provide green spaces or adequate parking. I don't want Carlsbad turned into Los Angeles, San Francisco
or New York.
7 days ago
Keep in mind the potential disruption of established neighborhoods. Also the increase density and
traffic/parking demands, especially near the coast near the coast. Enforcement of parking regs and Etc
7 days ago
Impact on quality of life for the people who are already here.
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Traffic congestion and sewer and water capacity.
7 days ago
Thanks for sending out this survey! It's nice to live in an area where development planners consider the
thoughts of current residents.
7 days ago
Keeping open spaces near in coastal areas open.
7 days ago
Public vote on all new developments
7 days ago
Nothing over 2 stories. If I wanted a busy city with high rises I would live in San Diego proper. I was born
and raised in Carlsbad, let's please keep growth modest for my children and those of my fellow native
residents.
7 days ago
We don't want homeless people or affordable housing for homeless people in our neighborhood where
schools are and a lot of children play. We spent a lot of money for expensive houses and pay a lot of
taxes, so we don't want worry about drug addicts and criminals around the kids.
7 days ago
Provide adequate parking in mixed use areas. Make more through roads ... including Marron and college
7 days ago
I'm 56 years old and I think a great way to open housing for growing families is t give options to the 55
and older community. Smaller houses 1200 to 1600 sq feet. There are lots of communities like that in
Oceanside but Carlsbad has just manufactured homes and those are not even inexpensive. The
population is aging and we need more option. I actually live in a 4 bedroom house just my husband and
me.
7 days ago
Create incentives for commerce. Developing commercial retail for neighborhoods already zoned for it,
Robertson Ranch for example, already zoned for commercial use, met HUD requirement but residents
have to drive 2-3 miles to nearest gas station or grocery store. When the land is zoned, permitted and
ready to built it needs to followed through instead of sitting there empty with residents wondering why
this isn't happening when it was a selling feature to purchasing a home in the area.
Simply adding more low income housing creates dense population adding traffic to streets. If
neighborhoods had easier access to commercial retail it would increase jobs and reduce traffic.
Older communities that are in desperate need of renovation should be considered for incentivized
redevelopment.
7 days ago
No high rises (like it looks like is planned right by the 5 freeway and Carlsbad Village Drive) ruins the
whole feel of the area
7 days ago
Honestly, if you can't afford to live here, you shouldn't. Financial incentives for affordable housing really
degrades a city. Most places in the country are more affordable than Carlsbad. Love where you can
afford -I am a very poor immigrant to the US and yes, I worked extremely hard.
7 days ago
Please make it easy for current property owners to develop ADU's on their existing properties. This would
make property values increase, while simultaneously provide more housing opportunities for renters. It
would also allow more housing to be developed for renters for cheaper prices. Please also allow
expansion of current properties, ie. remodeling to be more easily approved, less red tape, less cost, less
"no's" from the City. Let people do what they want with their properties as long as they are not doing
anything unsafe.
7 days ago
No development if zoning needs to be changed from recreational/open to housing
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I'd love to buy a new home (approx 2k sf), with a view. My house is 26 years old and it makes me crazy
with repairs (I'm 63 have my 30 yr old son and 86 yr old mom living with me). Very hard to get home
repair professionals that are trustworthy.
7 days ago
Protecting the open spaces and parks are very important to our family. In addition, traffic considerations
as we commute to work.
7 days ago
Those of us who don't live in the higher end areas will get stuck with the subsidized housing in our areas.
Already been through that and it caused havoc. They were dealing drugs and there was a violent sexual
predator living there. Also have the neighbor that says if all the baby boomers moved out of state or
died, there would be more affordable housing.
7 days ago
Carlsbad is already overdeveloped. Stop the madness. When are you all going to stop????? Build, build
and build some more until there is no more land left, so you build on top of existing businesses? This is a
joke, right?
7 days ago
We need more affordable single family homes in the $600000 to $800000
7 days ago
Permitting process needs to be streamlined and costs lowered.
7 days ago
-Make sure eligible people become aware of upcoming options
-If financial incentives are given to developers, make sure they are held accountable to the restrictions
and conditions; the city's investment should make a meaningful impact, not a half-hearted attempt to
address the housing issues
7 days ago
The blocky 4-plexes do not fit within the character of the city and they seem to be popping up
everywhere!
7 days ago
I believe it may be worth considering expansion of the areas allowed to have short term vacation rentals.
Many single family and other rental units in the coastal zone that are used for vacation rentals could
possibly be better utilized as long term rentals.
7 days ago
While we all want to maintain Carlsbad as the wonderful city that it is, affordable housing for all in the
community is essential for so many reasons in maintaining our community, not least of all by being a key
component of addressing the homelessness crisis. I ask that you not let the loud voices of what I believe
to be an emboldened minority shouting Keep Carlsbad Carlsbad-impede or undermine the city's efforts
in addressing the housing crisis
7 days ago
Infill development and density should be prioritized over new development of open space.
7 days ago
I would like the housing plan to partner with the VA to help homeless vets to overcome the emotional
and economic issues contributing to homelessness.
7 days ago
Retaining home values in existing neighborhoods.
7 days ago
Love our synchronized traffic lights!! Please continue to put in these awesome lights which really cut
down on traffic congestion.
7 days ago
Try to keep the village vibe in downtown.
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Interesting that low income housing is required by State law. However, you can bet it isn't required
everywhere, I'm sure nothing near Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe/Fairbanks Ranch etc.
7 days ago
The Posada homeless Men's Shelter is located perfectly. We need to physically expand it with adjacent
units for 2 or 3 gentlemen AND Also WOMAN which have 2 bedroom 2 bath units to be move into
independently paid for on a sliding scale as a percentage of their income.
7 days ago
When I moved to Carlsbad, the charter or whatever I read said we had reached capacity and there would
be no further development. Why are new developments constantly being proposed and built? Stop
developing our open space and keep what little natural areas remain. Or at least put it to the vote of
Carlsbad residents instead of all the backroom deals to develop more proper(y. It's our city, and I suspect
most of us don't want to shoehorn more development into our increasingly crowded surroundings.
7 days ago
better traffic control with more people
7 days ago
One concern is that the "affordable housing" is not being utilized by those that need it most. It seems
many are taking advantage of the opportunities and withholding information and financing to secure the
housing. There also appears to be significant abuse that leads to more people living in residences
intended for less. This creates health, safety and parking concerns for the rest of the neighborhood.
7 days ago
I am single, live in a 1 bedroom apartment, and work for the City of Carlsbad in midlevel management
and can't afford to live in Carlsbad. The least expensive housing actually in Carlsbad doesn't allow for
commuting via transit to my job. Something is wrong with that.
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Effect on school districts
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n/a
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None
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No comments
7 days ago
Proper(y taxes are very expensive in Carlsbad and this type of housing should in no way be detrimental
to property owners' values or resale. This type of housing should ONLY be done in existing commercial
areas and/or underutilized/unused commercial buildings/properties so as not to negatively affect higher
value properties, the owners of which are counting on continued valuation increases for retirement
purposes. It's very expensive to buy into Carlsbad and not fair to it's citizens to create programs that de-
value their property. Life is about making decisions so why should those who made poor decisions
throughout their lives be rewarded with the same coastal living that many of us have sacrificed, scrimped
and saved to be able to achieve?
7 days ago
Self contained communities with stores, schools, restaurants, etc. in walkinf distance
7 days ago
Do not mix zoning keep single family zoning secure. No pojects like Chicago or Los Angeles create citizen
commission on housing
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I think the priority should be AD Us. As a lifelong residents of Carlsbad, dating back generations, since the
50s, we have seen a lot of changes here. If a big percentage of additional units could be accomplished by
ADUs there wouldn't be such a huge impact and shock (such as with all the huge buildings going up in
the village area). It just devastated us to see how the village has changed and will continue to change with
the Addition of these huge complexes, comprised of hundreds of units, which don't fit the character of
the town at all, and are sure to generate HUGE amounts of additional traffic! Not to mention the
gentrification That is taking place. It's heartbreaking for long time residents to see this happening. If there
were incentives for residents to add AD Us, that could potentially solve a big percentage of the problem
without creating huge visual impacts -as well as minimizing traffic by not concentrating huge numbers of
units in small locations, ·such as the Village. I believe Encinitas and Leucadia have been pretty successful
with this type of thing and still managing to preserve the character of their cities.
7 days ago
I grew up in Carlsbad, but can't afford to live in my own home town. I'm not unique. My primary source of
income is Social Security. I've worked hard my whole life, but lost it all in 2007-2008. Affordable housing,
well-planned, will curtail or help eliminate the formation of "extreme poverty zones," where lack of access
to transportation, jobs and basic needs ensures that they become permanent traps ensuring a difficult, if
not impossible climb out of poverty.
7 days ago
Please remember to consider the cost of homelessness on the City.
7 days ago
Stop building. Our lovely beach town is a crowded,
overbuilt concrete jungle!
7 days ago
Easy, affordable and quick permitting
7 days ago
More affordable leasing. Currently I pay $2110 for a 1 /1 680 SF. Rent should be $1200-1400 1/1-2/2.
7 days ago
Stop building at the beach. NONE of those new dwellings are affordable. NONE. And the density is
ruining the small town feel, and the character of Carlsbad is being ruined. Are those developers down
there tasked with building affordable housing elsewhere? They should be!
7 days ago
Avoid large complexes of new low income housing units in low crime areas of Carlsbad.
7 days ago
Decrease the parking requirement on site when building multifamily properties. This would encourage
people to use mass transit and not single cars.
7 days ago
Why is there no option to object?????
7 days ago
Traffic is a big issue. My commute to work in San Marcos has dramatically changed in the last ten years
and has only gotten worse.
7 days ago
Dense housing in old residential neighborhoods like near the beach tends to kill the charm of these areas
for families
7 days ago
Reclassify separate ownership twin home as single family or some other appropriate label otherthan
"condominium11
7 days ago
The residents input on all plans before building.
7 days ago
The plan should consider other impacts like community schools, but also to not impact traffic/parking
and not lead to increased crime
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Create dwellings that don't stand out like skyscrapers. This city should stay small in view not size.
7 days ago
I volunteer with an org that helps the homeless and most are not interested in getting off the streets.
7 days ago
Take power away from HOA's
7 days ago
The city should strive to maintain the quality of life for all Carlsbad residents, regardless of income.
7 days ago
Taking better care of actual tax payers FIRST! Helping those in need with the clear goal of teaching them
how to contribute to society and fend for themselves.
7 days ago
I've grown up in Carlsbad my husband and I make around $120k and can not afford to buy. Make housing
more affordable for those that have grown up here
7 days ago
Quickly develop a action plan. Being discussing this for too long.
7 days ago
Keep Carlsbad Classy
7 days ago
There are a lot of vacant industrial/commercial properties That could be converted to apartment
complexes and also a lot of vacant/blighted homes in the Carlsbad Village area by the beach that are
perfectly located for transit/retail. These could be renovated and converted into affordable housing.
7 days ago
Please consider how growth impacts the schools. Does a new school need to be built? Increase numbers
at current schools?
7 days ago
Do not destroy the current housing ambiance
7 days ago
Really think about putting housing in areas with transit near by and making it denser. Also adding more
commercial/residential buildings with commercial space on the bottom and housing on top. Less zoning
for massive single family homes too.
7 days ago
segregation for very low income from moderate income because the difference of education
7 days ago
Ignore the NIMBYs. Allow infrastructure like cell phone towers and power plants. BUILD ROADS!
7 days ago
Parking, or beach parking permits for residents since homeowners pay high taxes. Perhaps designated
resident/local parking areas in the village.
7 days ago
Said it all below. Overcrowded run down schools, ridiculous traffic, city has totally lost its charm.
Neighborhoods all look the same. I have been here for 35 years it is sad to watch.
7 days ago
I don't see what relevance my income is for this survey, so I am not accurately answering that question. If
there had been a "hunya" option, I would have selected it. I do have a doctorate degree, though it is not
in urban planning, so perhaps education level is not really relevant either.
7 days ago
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New housing should include attractive landscaping.
7 days ago
Most important to me is to avoid negatively impacting property values. Neighborhoods need to me
maintained and not changed for the worse. Too much housing could make Carlsbad too congested and
less desirable.
7 days ago
Please support capitalism. Low income housing and subsidies don't work, instead they create more of a
need.
We don't need 4,000 sqft low income housing .... where are the 1500 sqft starter homes?
7 days ago
Have the contractors build schoolsl!I work for the school district. We are totally impacted by the build out
in Carlsbad. At Buena Vista where my site is located does not have enough rooms for related services
staff-Occupational Therapists,, Adapted Physical Education and Speech and Language Pathologists which
I am. As a result we are not meeting our students needs. Our schools are fully packed and some.need a
complete overhaul BV for one. I am also very concerned that Carlsbad has the worst traffic. El Camino
Real is ridiculous. I cannot believe we are not built out. Now you are getting rid of the things that made
Carlsbad unique. Baby's and that area is next to go. Other seaside cities have a much better plan. Very
disappointed in Carlsbad's planning.
7 days ago
Telling Newsom to take a long walk on a short pier
7 days ago
It feels like the city's focus is on adding more housing and hotels to the already crowded Olde Carlsbad
and Barrio areas. It's making it hard for permanent residence to enjoy the existing amenities, especially
now during the Covid-19 pandemic. Parking was already ridiculously scare at the beaches and during the
Farmer's market. The traffic near Ponto is already becoming congested near the new hotel. I was stuck in
traffic there for 25 minutes just coming back from Encinitas. There is way more space available on El
Camino Real, in La Costa, and Bressi Ranch etc. Please stop building up the village so much. It's taking
away from the charm that everyone loves about this town. Please keep this part of Carlsbad quirky.
Please keep it a quaint beach town. Please preserve the town/city's funky history. The decision to take
down the antique mall and it's pretty, charming murals was devastating. The replace_ment building design
does not preserve the essence of State Street in the least. Just because the village has the historic barrio,
doesn't mean it's the only low income housing choice. We have a fine bus system. That seems like it was
extremely biased decision making. Additionally, I would really love to see the historic Barrio protected
and preserved. The old museum and pool hall could be reinvigorated to their original state. The park on
Pio Pico is the worst park in Carlsbad. It attracts nothing but questionable people, living in their cars.
There are more and more families with young children moving into the neighborhoods around Carlsbad
High School, for the schools and access to the beach and village, and nobody we know uses that park
because it doesn't feel safe for families.
7 days ago
I'm in favor of the free market regarding housing. I'm against the state making cities and towns match
some clown in Sacramento's ideal.
7 days ago
Preserve wildlife and habitats as part of the City's permanent open space system. Maintain functional
wildlife corridors and habitat linkages within the City and to the region, including linkages that connect
gnatcatcher populations and movement corridors for large mammals.
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As a resident who was born and raised here and have purchased a house as an adult, I have concerns
with the plans. Coastal communities on the ocean, sea, lake, fjord across the globe all command higher
prices. I have concerns with how making something affordable will attract all types of people who can
afford in that bracket, not just the police officers and young professionals. When I was a young
professional, earning the same as my neighbors; most of the people I am glad do not live in my
neighborhood today. People who can purchase here have made choices in their lives to earn a standard
of living which allows them to pay the price of entry to live in this town. Traffic was already bad before the
new houses went up along the 78 freeway and the plans to be affordable and welcoming to all does not
match the housing costs and property taxes existing and newer owners are paying. Carlsbad is close to
public transportation but our public transportation is hardly close to any business centers. The closest is
sorrento valley and the next is downtown. Carlsbad and La Jolla have a lot in common and UTC looks like
a botched Chicago with its elevated trolley line and the cityscape has a giant eyesore in the middle of
Genesee. I understand needs change and we need to accommodate people, but how can we justify
affordable houses next to neighborhoods with home selling for 7 figures? Every owner in Carlsbad will
take the stance of, "not in my backyard." Carlsbad has been attractive to people across the globe but the
plans being put into motion are heartbreaking to someone wanted to call this place home for the next 50
years but is now questioning his decision and very likely will move to a surrounding area where there are
limits on development.
7 days ago
Afford housing for the working class and also have swimming pools in neighborhoods
7 days ago
Provide affordable housing for young adults. A tiny house community would be ideal. I would love if my
kids could afford to live in Carlsbad.
7 days ago
Avoid the coast. Keep the coastal area open and available for recreation. Put housing around airport and
inland near commercial areas.
7 days ago
Schools
7 days ago
I would not like ANY more housing development in Carlsbad. Seriously. I know that is an extreme position
and Carlsbad will never stop building homes or new business complexes, plus, I am a Realtor so you'd
think I'd be a huge fan of new housing, but the whole city is ridiculously crowded already and has lost
most of the charm and character it had 20 years or even 10 years ago. It seems Carlsbad will build on
virtually ANY spot of open space. In my current neighborhood, the developer spent about 6 years and
goodness knows how much money (and subsidy?) remediating a slope to build an apartment complex on
what seemed to be an impossibly small plot of land and which I know was full of wildlife at the time, not
to mention directly on La Costa Ave, which was already quite busy and seems to have a number of auto
accidents. Of course the traffic noise in Olde La Costa is hugely more noticeable than it was 20 years ago.
We used to live in Olde Carlsbad, but try not to go near it these days. I had to show property there few
weeks ago and both my clients (from out of town) and I spent about 25 minutes trying to park. We
eventually had to double park (yes, illegally but on a side street with the permission of the construction
worker whose truck we were blocking) because it was ·impossible anywhere near the home we were
trying to tour (which of course, due to COVID is by appt so of course we were quite late to the
showing ..... ) Needless to say, my clients realized they want nothing to do with that part of downtown or
Olde Carlsbad either. Or really, any part of Carlsbad at this point as that particular client is now looking in
Vista. I think I miss the days of Bud Lewis, who I think many people at that time thought was too
generous to developers. But of course, I am getting crankier and nostalgic in my old age. In my opinion,
Carlsbad already has enough tax revenue and development (Robertson Ranch -oy!) and I think we
should look at what towns like San Luis Obispo or Santa Cruz are doing. The last straw for me will be if
Carlsbad further develops the coastal corridor along the 101 between Palomar Airport and La Costa Ave.
That, in my opinion, would be a GIGANTIC mistake. I really hope the city council and mayor keep some
open space open to preserve what is left of what makes Carlsbad "Carlsbad."
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All I know is how appreciative I am of being a recipient of Carlsbad affordable housing. Keep up the good
work Carlsbad!
7 days ago
Traffic Patterns, fix them first
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I have worked with homeless families in Escondido. It is important for everyone to be able to raise their
family, or to be able to afford to live within a reasonable distance of where they work. Some of the
concerns I have is that homelessness can be a symptom of a greater problem not addressed by housing.
If someone has chronic mental illness or drug addiction, they will not be able to maintain a job or a
home. Therefore, if someone has those issues, they should not qualify for a low income housing
program. Ultimately that will fail, and is a different approach. Low income or reduced income housing
should be available, but with credit guidelines depending on circumstances. Nobody with existing
housing should be forced to install granny flats or to rent out rooms if they don't want to. Also, we don't
need to fill up every available but of land with stacked housing! We don't want to be Newport Beach. Part
of the intrigue and beauty of Carlsbad is the requirement to keep open space. That should not change.
7 days ago
Be careful of density
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n/a
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None
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Traffic Patterns, fix them first!
7 days ago
Wealthy People are leaving CA due to same
Types of leadership ideology if this doesn't change were in big trouble -many of us have million dollar
homes -try fighting back we don't need more affordable housing end of story
7 days ago
Be respectful of nearby schools
Be respectful of existing neighborhoods
Be respectful of the reasons people choose to live in Carlsbad
7 days ago
Nothing at this time
7 days ago
n/a
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I feel that too many of the older homes in my neighborhood have been turned into 2 million dollar
condos. It's really losing the charm of our town. I would much rather see the older homes renovated in
order to keep some of our history.
7 days ago
Help low income families by building single family homes we can rent or own
7 days ago
New housing should be concentrated in smart growth areas (areas where transit, shops and services
already exist).
New housing should be located where it will have the least impact on the environment overall.
7 days ago
Rancho Santa Fe ROAD is Soooo congested already. Looks like a development is going there?!?! Please
NOOOOO!! It's so so so crowded already. I can't imagine adding tons more cars on that street. Please
nooooooo!!!!
7 days ago
When will city hall decide that Carlsbad has had enough population growth?
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make it really affordable for those working in the Carlsbad area, so they do not have to travel from Vista
or Escondido to work.
7 days ago
In my opinion, the Carlsbad Village area is becoming overwhelmed with multi-family or business
dwellings that are 3 stories or higher. This will impact the village greatly with the increased number of
residents and vehicles, as well as noise and congestion, and will eventually lose the 'villiage' feel that
Carlsbad is known and loved for.
7 days ago
I can not afford to pay for it in any fashion, taxes, fees.
7 days ago
No to developers, no low income housing, leave open space open.
7 days ago
This survey does not for enough viewpoints regarding housing. It is a ranking of preconceived opinion
and not a real survey of Carlsbad residents feeling about stopping further urbanization and sprawl in
Carlsbad
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Blended communities
7 days ago
I am glad to hear your voice about housing I been without a home for 5 years Waiting for Housing I
spend my Federal money renting Motels here in Carlsbad and Encinitas I been looking for housing in
another States Yes thet been calling me but im stuck here out of the Coronavirus Im desperatly the
situation that im living will kill me
7 days ago
I would like the City of Carlsbad to consider not building any new housing developments for a minimum
of 10 years.
7 days ago
Maintaining the current level of property values; maintain the desirability of Carlsbad as an excellent
place to live
7 days ago
Diversity and inclusion not just social economics
7 days ago
totally against building affordable housing for low income. That's one of the reason I chose to live in this
city. We don't need low income demographics in our town
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I know that the section 8 housing here in Carlsbad is not monitored and notice an increase in residents
that are renting out their rooms for rent for their own benefit. Example is by the extra amount of cars
that are parked nearby on the streets where the section 8 housing is. Dove St at Estrella de! Mar for an
example. 15 yrs ago no cars were parked on the city streets, now there are at least a hundred on any
given night!
7 days ago
Affordable active retirement communities, that are enclosed and gated for extra security. Lacosta Glen
model is nice, but extremely expensive !
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I would like Carlsbad to consider not building any new housing developments for a period of time.
7 days ago
So far, the City has done a good job of planning development, but to continue to keep in mind that not all
cities are meant to continually grow, as utilities and carbon footprints have to be considered.
7 days ago
More affordable and smaller single family homes with small private backyards ... similarto homes like
Manzanita and Columbine streets ... they don't need to all be mansions ...
7 days ago
if there are incentives available such as tax benefits to develop your land, email notification
7 days ago
We need to stay away from high density housing if possible. And if necessary it needs to be well thought
out and planned with adequate parking.
7 days ago
Lower costs
7 days ago
Let's maintain the small town beach city/village feel. That's what draws people to our community
7 days ago
Make the process as easy and cost effective as possible for developers to build housing and sell them at
market rates
7 days ago
Safety
7 days ago
The growing population of the city is hitting max and we experience issues with parking, traffic, etc
thoughout the town. We should minimize expanding housing and therefore the city's population.
7 days ago
I'm concerned about this plan bringing other property values down. Providing housing to homeless
people is not a solution in some cases. Unaffordable housing is not the only reason why people are
homeless.
7 days ago
High rise developments are unacceptable in Carlsbad. Building more hotels is unacceptable. Saving what
little open space we have must be a priority, like Ponto.
7 days ago
Stop developing in the open areas, hills, small valleys, etc where coyotes live. They have been driven out
of their habitats and come into local residential developments. It's not normal to be walking your dog on
Camino de las Ondes or Plum Tree or near Poinsettia Park and see them and also to be worried one will
pop out of the bushes and kill a little dog on a leash while their out for a walk like what happened to my
friend. It's very upsetting what the city is doing to them. They have nowhere to go and nothing to eat or
feed their babies in the spring and summer so they're coming out of their habitats looking for food which
happens to be many small dogs and cats. Leave them alone. That whole new area in Bressi Ranch-my
gosh. What's next? The hill that Tri-City Wellness Center sits on with the beautiful valley? You've already
attacked the northern side with ugliness. STOP.
7 days ago
nothing
7 days ago
Openings in housing programs for disabled individuals which currently do not exist in Carlsbad and
which I am very disappointed was not included in your survey, and apparently in your consideration.
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traffic patterns is a biggie ... ingress and egress from the new builds. character of design--looks nice ... has
on site parking for it.
uses solar for elec. --add a parh within the development (tot lots)
7 days ago
Please keep Carlsbad a beautiful place with space designated for trees, plants, flowers, etc. while
developing new communities.
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SMART IDEAS FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING THROUGH AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
1. EMPOWER RESIDENTS
Community members should be involved in the project's development from the start. They know the
area-listen to them.
2. SMART GREEN AND PUBLIC SPACES
Using green space at entry points is highly effective to make residents feel welcomed, setting an inviting
and peaceful tone for the building. Use public spaces to foster a sense of community among residents.
3. SKIP GATES AND FENCES
Resist the impulse to surround low-income housing with high fences to give residents or neighbors a
sense of safety. Decorative fencing can be used to define the character of a property and increase
security. The community should connect to the rest of the neighborhood by streets, parks and natural
areas.
4. CREATE CURB APPEAL
Attractive housing fosters resident pride. Scale projects to respect the neighborhood. The proper scale
will promote a healthy connection between the development and its surrounding neighborhood.
5. OFFER ON-SITE SERVICES
Equally important to good design is what takes place inside the development. Services such as child care,
after-school care, job training, continuing education, health services, financial counseling, and social
events do a lot to improve the lives of residents and strengthen communities.
6. CLEAR THE PATH
Study pedestrian paths and address problems. Worn dirt paths, for example, produce negative
impressions.
7. PROVIDE ADEQUATE PARKING
Address issues of parking and auto circulation. Insufficient parking causes stress to residents and
neighbors. Parking should be located appropriately: a parking field in front of a building on an otherwise
residential street will not give the right impression.
8. ELEVATE SECURITY WITH LIGHTING
Use lighting to enhance security. A well-lighted site is more secure and attractive.
9. DO NOT NEGLECT LANDSCAPING
Use good landscaping to define and embellish the property. Good landscaping provides shading
exposure as well as cooling of the overall site, adding to its energy efficiency.
10. EYES ON THE STREET
Orient windows to put "eyes" on the street. Street watching can instill a sense of ownership in residents
and it serves as a de facto neighborhood watch program, making the neighborhood safer.
11. KEEP IT IN CONTEXT
Recognize the context of the surrounding neighborhood, but do not rely solely on replication.
12. FACILITATE OWNERSHIP
Incorporate programs that encourage ownership and facilitate the transition from renting to owning.
* Additional data provided by the Urban Land Institute.
CONCLUSION
Well-designed, affordable mixed-income housing is a key component of a healthy community. To build
successful communities, designers and developers need to respect, relate and respond to the people
who will reside in the housing they are developing.
They are, after all, building more than permanent homes. They are building connections, relationships,
lifestyles, opportunities, and memories. They are building communities.
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Be thoughtful to keep the density managed, too much density causes anger .....
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Traffic and parking
7 days ago
N/A
7 days ago
Stop building houses so dose to each other.
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Cities are forced to provide more housing! Too many properties straining our water usage and energy
usage. Then existing housing penalized ! Will there be new "retirement home communities" built l What is
the population age of Carlsbad?
7 days ago
Please take congested traffic on Coast Hwy (cars, bikes, residents walking, etc.) into consideration. Do not
build more housing or hotels in that already congested area. Focus more development on east of 5 with
easy access to beach, village, etc.
7 days ago
Pedestrian, bicycle, and car friendly
7 days ago
Prevent urban sprawl
7 days ago
Affordability is always a main concern for low income and very low income but there needs to be more
concern for moderate income households. So families who have two hard working parents, who are not
janitors or doctors, but maybe average people with average jobs looking to buy in an exclusive area such
as Carlsbad
7 days ago
Tax incentive for those who live in there homes and not vacation properties. Limit oversee investors and
increase live occupancy.
7 days ago
Maintaining the Village is most important
7 days ago
N/A
7 days ago
not sure
7 days ago
Carlsbad needs more entry level townhome/condo units!!
7 days ago
If we lived in a single family and were able to build a granny flat I would do so for my mother to live in.
7 days ago
Consider that housing costs for the middle I upper middle class are too high. Don't just concentrate on
low income housing. Don't force low income housing into communities.
7 days ago
Keeping open spaces, parks, trails, etc.
7 days ago
Keep the large open spaces of carlsbad. Townhomes are a good choice but families still need a sizable
yard. Charging stations and renewable energy should be considered.
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What the housing would do to the "feel" of Carlsbad
7 days ago
Have standards for applicants to lower income housing such as: no pedophiles, no jail record, not
addicted to illegal substances, etc.
7 days ago
7 days ago
housing should be spread out and not put next to existing low income housing. spreading out the low
income housing will help even out elementary and middle school enrollment and attendance in Carlsbad.
7 days ago
none
7 days ago
Housing and Urban Developments latest guidelines on mandating affordable housing within existing
communities.
7 days ago
No affordable housing ...
7 days ago
Environmental and long term economic impact
7 days ago
More affordable housing for seniors
7 days ago
Don't turn downtown Carlsbad into an overcrowded mess.
7 days ago
do NOT change the character of existing neighborhoods and developments
7 days ago
None
7 days ago
I need help renting or getting into a first time home and because of my health It needs to be ocean close
7 days ago
Sprawl is more detrimental to the character of Carlsbad than increasing density.
7 days ago
None
7 days ago
Build subsidized apartments for people over 65. Build apartments that are ADA compliant for
handicapped and old people so they don't have to go into assisted living or nursing homes. Build
apartments for lower income people in lower income areas of Carlsbad.
7 days ago
We are a family of three with dual income under $1 S0k and can't afford to buy in Carlsbad. What about a
program that helps us? I got approved through SDHC for $375k which is not even a condo here.
7 days ago
Keep the existing open space. We have lost so much open space over the last 15 years in Carlsbad. It's
really changed the character of the community. Looks more like orange county now.
7 days ago
No more density increase in the Carlsbad Village district 1.
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It's really important we priori was the health of the watershed
7 days ago
Let's not be the next LA!
7 days ago
Group homes (sober living facilities) have become a big problem in my neighborhood. They need to be
regulated much more strictly. Please do not allow any new group homes to be established until the
existing issues are solved.
7 days ago
Na
7 days ago
open space is a community and environmental resource that should be protected. Also, The massive
hotel at South panto being built currently is an abomination and does nothing to serve our community.
Just astounding that this project was approved. It will forever change the northern leaucadia and South
ponto area. Traffic will be insane and our views are disappearing.
7 days ago
Housing for the homeless should also be spread throughout the city
7 days ago
homeless facilities SHOULD NOT be in the village but unless dense areas.
Homelessness is a mental health issue and not a housing issue.
The plan shoukd have a goal for short term eg vacation renters versus long tern renters versus home
owners. For example 30/30/40
7 days ago
traffic
7 days ago
Given the size of its population, Carlsbad should be made to feel more like real a city with an attractive
central core, rather than just being a sprawling hodgepodge of residential and commercial developments
appended to a nondescript beach town.
7 days ago
Nothing else
7 days ago
Generally am not in favor of additional housing in Carlsbad because it increases density and congestion.
7 days ago
cost
7 days ago
Marketing for buy-in: The first condo my husband and I bought was in Greenwich, CT. There were about
30 new units for regular sale and five for moderate income. When marketing pamphlets explained those
moving in could include teachers and local police, that went a long way for early adoption and support
for the community.
7 days ago
Affordable housing should be addressed like the cities of Del Mar, La Jolla, Coronado, solana beach. We
don't want affordable housing. We didn't move here to bring the ghetto back in our life, with all its issues
of property damages, drugs, prostitution, low performing schools, and ghetto rap music. It doesn't reflect
our values. When Diane Feinstein agrees to put ADU in her backyard, then let us know, Gavin newsom
house as well. The city of Carlsbad need to reflect our values, not those from state being shoveled on our
heads. Push back. If you did not grow up in ghetto as I did, then I suggest you take a ride to east LA, and
consider what you are suggesting by bringing 2000 more here. If you still think it's a good idea, then
house them IN YOUR BACKYARD CARLSBAD MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND CITY PLANNERS AND
HOUSING PLAN Staff.
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7 days ago
I would not want a housing project built near me if it would bring my property value down. Please keep in
mind surrounding neighborhoods when choosing locations for affordable housing.
7 days ago
DO NOT wreck the village environment that is Old Carlsbad, Do not put residency/homeless or veteran
outreach programs in the downtown areas or near schools. Do not make the downtown areas of
Carlsbad a mecca for the homeless., drug addicts, or other groups with dangerous issues. Our children
should be able to use the downtown areas safely without having to avoid potentially harmful groups that
may prey on them. And areas around schools should be safe zones and the areas to and from those
schools safe as well. If that state wants to mandate low income housing, there are a lot of inland
communities that can used to low income housing projects. Carlsbad needs to push back on some of
these state mandates.
7 days ago
Please stop changing the aesthetics of the Village.
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7 days ago
Carlsbad is a great place to live
7 days ago
Consider building up instead of out.
7 days ago
Expansion of transportation options. Better access to mass transit
7 days ago
If the new housing causes too much traffic, it won't be desirable to live here at all. We are a coastal city
that shouldn't be ruined by congestion. Revive older areas by using it to build new housing.
7 days ago
availability/cost of water
availability/use of public transportation -quite limited in Carlsbad
potential/impact of economic recession
7 days ago
Stop putting multi level complexes in downtown Carlsbad
7 days ago
·None
7 days ago
Smaller houses for smaller families.
7 days ago
The current plan is working just fine
7 days ago
NA
7 days ago
Connect roads with large breaks like college and Cannon --North of Faraday there is no way to get across
Carlsbad from Melrose to the 1-5
7 days ago
I once lived in an area where low income housing was brought in. It ruined the neighborhood, we had to
move, and I do not want to do that again!
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I feel Carlsbad is 'built out' to current road capacity. The last 20 year growth of housing/residents growth
is not matched by cultural/restaurant/entertainment venue growth. We sold all Carlsbad properties and
are preparing to relocate due to high cost of living and congestion.
7 days ago
None
7 days ago
Do not take any open spaces. We are crowded and there is no place to walk or go without overwhelming
crowds. Create a rail trail and buy more "vacant" lots to save as open space. Look to cities that value the
outdoors and bike accessibility. Don't be money hungry for the short term. No more density at all. There
is no place to grow and we don't want to grow. Preserve and protect our coastline and carlsbad open
space. NO MORE HOUSING.
7 days ago
Smart housing with the least impact to environment.
7 days ago
Consider additional impact to school net. As important as to promote affordable housing is to offer those
moving in decent school for the kids, as they will be able to thrive in the area
7 days ago
Tell Sacramento to bugger off
7 days ago
Carlsbad requires a revised/revamped traffic control plan. Traffic signals should be synchronized. Traffic
flows need to be analyzed by professionals and modified accordingly.
7 days ago
Preserve natural areas, provide affordable housing for young people starting out, accommodate multi-
generation households.
7 days ago
What state a tax paying traditional family like mine would consider moving too. Where is the value for the
cost?
7 days ago
More low income homes and apartments. Group homes for the homeless.
7 days ago
Affordable housing has to be affordable to those who earn below the median income for residents.
7 days ago
We do not want homeless lots that will encourage homelessness in our community. These programs
have not worked in other similar communities and will not work here in Carlsbad. Don't encourage
homelessness or the homeless to come to Carlsbad
7.days ago
n/a
7 days ago
We are against the Harding project where it is proposed to give housing to mentally ill people.
7 days ago
What Carlsbad considers affordable housing is not affordable for some elderly.
7 days ago
Na
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Impact with vehicle traffic in high traffic areas. Our natural resource areas such as lagoons, trails, and
park areas must not become an opportunity to expand housing. Developers always "key in" on these
areas because they think that "location" is a high profit opportunity.
7 days ago
Prevent over development in densely populated areas especially in the downtown area
7 days ago
Do not take away our open spaces. Please! And, consider school Impact. Also, affordable housing means
not just affordable for dual income households, but single parent families and those who are not
millionaires. Adding diversity to our town would be nice!
7 days ago
Do not rezone any areas that are currently zoned for recreational or sports use.
7 days ago
More roads and one more shopping center in our area
7 days ago
My first choice will always be to fix up worn down properties so our community can stay nice instead of
letting things be poorly maintained and unusable.
7 days ago
Please keep the new developments tidy rather than sprawled and do not develop where the general plan
is designated for open space. We don't all need to have big yards and green lawns. Water availability was
not mentioned in this survey, but it is also an issue for San Diego County.
7 days ago
Traffic is my biggest concern.
7 days ago
parks and open spaces
7 days ago
Less 55+ housing
7 days ago
Impact on home values, traffic, noise levels on any and all existing single family home communities.
Leave them alone.
7 days ago
Make Carlsbad great ... again and again
7 days ago
Mostly about density and traffic issues.
7 days ago
none
7 days ago
n
7 days ago
unsure
7 days ago
We need open and park areas to remain all over our city
7 days ago
Minimize traffic impact. Preserve historic buildings & sites.
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no comment at this time
7 days ago
In the village, we have new construction with no set-back from the sidewalk. A "gracious" set-back with
trees continues the look of the village. No builder should be able to remove ANY specimen tree especially
eucalyptis. Four floors should not be allowed. The village is the magnet for visitors. It is important that it
be preserved.
7 days ago
New housing should be focused on LOW income housing. We have enough for high and moderate
income. lfwe want people to work here, they need to be able to live here.
7 days ago
Nothing specific, maybe some great one story houses?
7 days ago
If residents/owners considered ADU, property tax breaks or incentives may convince us to consider it.
7 days ago
noth
7 days ago
nothing at this time
7 days ago
Stand firm behind local input against county, state, and federal imposition of "their" plans. If local
citizens are ignored, we don't need a city government. Get rid of the "middle persons" if a level
somewhere above will be making all the decisions.
7 days ago
Keep the character of the community constant. We have all paid a premium to be here.
7 days ago
None
7 days ago
Making sure Land being used as good ground compaction. And outlying city land supports residential
foundation
7 days ago
Not sure
7 days ago
please send affordable housing list to me. So that i may get in on thank you
7 days ago
Need more single family homes on larger lots. Eliminate all efforts to build affordable house.
7 days ago
Parking, and traffic impact. Noise ordinances should be implemented. More and better bike lanes.
7 days ago
Parking for elderly closer to the beach
7 days ago
Place more dense housing that is needed near hwys and malls ..... near village .... where it will have the
least impact on traffic and infrastructure and the most impact economically on businesses in village and
malls ....
7 days ago
make owner home improvement accessible with simple home design capabilities, no architect/engineer
required for simple projects, in triplicate.
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Can't think of anything else at the moment
7 days ago
Na
7 days ago
When placing housing, please consider the amount of extra traffic that you will be bring to an area and
make sure that the roads can handle it. In other words, if there is already congestion in an area, don't
add a lot of new housing to that area. Additionally, please consider the school capacity. If you are going to
add a lot of additional families to an area, are you also going to build new schools? Class size should not
be increased beyond what it is now. And many schools don't have enough classrooms to accommodate
tons of new teachers and students. So please consider adding a lot of homes in areas where new schools
can be added. Finally, please consider the impact to property values when placing thousands of units of
very low income housing. In addition to lowering property values, low income housing also frequently
brings in crime and drugs. I have two elementary age kids and I moved to a nice area of Carlsbad so they
wouldn't be exposed to that. I paid extra for a home in an area that was safe with great schools. I
shouldn't have to move out of my home (at a huge loss) due to plummeting home prices and unsafe,
overcrowded schools.
7 days ago
none
7 days ago
Move the process along faster
7 days ago
Carlsbad has become unaffordable for families trying to purchase a home. Of course, the existing
homeowners are going to want to protect quality of life, as they should, but eventually it means workers
of lower means will be barred from living here and therefore forced to commute into Carlsbad, creating
traffic anyway, and increasing the auto exhaust burden on the region.
7 days ago
Infrastructure needs to go in before you pile housing on top of it. Bressi Ranch was marketed as a
walkable, affordable neighborhood which is now too expensive -even the condos! If you limited square
_feet per person in a residence and would not issue permits for homes over 4000 sq. ft., you'd have more
water, more room for housing, and less entitled, bratty kids. It amazes me that high schoolers lecture
about using a plastic straw, then get in the cars (given to them) to run around with friends (creating traffic
and pollution) to come home to where each person has nearly 1000' sq. feet to themselves.
7 days ago
Keep Carlsbad with the same character and feel it currently has. Don't vote for politicians in DC and
Sacramento that want to manage our housing. Keep the decisions local!
7 days ago
Carlsbad should fight the state mandate to increase housing. The Barrio should be left as single family
housing.
7 days ago
Maintain the character of the village while enhancing housing availability in the city. Ensure adequate
traffic flow/control. Ensure infrastructure growth keeps pace with housing growth.
7 days ago
Carlsbad needs to fight the state mandate for increased housing. The Barrio should be left as single
family dwellings, not high density.
7 days ago
Scrutinize the growth projections. Things can't grow forever!
7 days ago
N/a
7 days ago
The ability for young middle class people to buy and afford a home
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New housing in areas walk-able to existing retail and services to decrease car traffic
7 days ago
Reduce Traffic!!! Keep the Natural Beauty of Carlsbad. Keep the parks, lagoons, open space and increase
these areas. Do not over crowd.
7 days ago
A robust Risk Management plan to identify opportunities and threats.
7 days ago
No comment
7 days ago
Completion of college blvd connection and cannon rd to vista
7 days ago
The traffic is out of control on many of Carlsbad's streets, so adding more housing will be a problem
without the
city having a plan to mitigate traffic.
7 days ago
N/a
7 days ago
Awareness of what makes current housing un-affordable, and would building more ultimately solve the
issue of affordability?
7 days ago
If Carlsbad had not sold out to developers in the eighties there might still be some hope. Now it is just
another real estate and investment bankers dream. A tourist community with no regard for the residents
quality of life. A haven for short term visitors who have no real connection to the area. A classic example
of the phoniness is when they changed Elm street to Carlsbad Village Drive long after the village
atmosphere was gone. As if simply changing the name would resurrect the village and fool people into
believing it,
7 days ago
I would like to see less new housing in the heavily compacted/traffic areas of Carlsbad. All the new
housing I have seen is not affordable and does not help low income families obtain housing in Carlsbad.
It is rich developers taking over commercial property to build high rise buildings that make the owners
richer.
7 days ago
none
7 days ago
DON'T DISCRIMINATE
7 days ago
No more condo's in the village. Single family homes.
7 days ago
Traffic!!
7 days ago
Builder's incentives should be that they can do business in that city at all -not tax breaks. They will make
money anyway. Any new housing is going to be cost prohibitive -even condos are nearing one million
dollars, inland, You're turning a "nice area" into another "too many people" area and act like we "must"
add more. Ridiculous.
7 days ago
new developments should include parks and open space
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Building new housing in Carlsbad is too difficult and expensive. We need to remove development
restrictions, and the market will meet demand.
7 days ago
Whether we have enough local businesses to support the growth. We should not be expanding housing if
people have to commute outside the area to work. Even though working remotely is in vogue due to
corona virus, this pendulum will swing back again to being in the office in the not too distant future.
Don't plan on housing due to this shorter term concern.
7 days ago
n/a
7 days ago
Areas need to have more affordable rentals, too ... notjust housing, for younger generations. Right now
we have to live with our parents to afford living here and in nearby areas. We are probably going to have
to move out of state in order to move out of childhood home.
7 days ago
Housing plans should be designed to balance competing concerns including the environment, housing
for homeless, low income housing and available public transportation and services.
7 days ago
Any additional housing units should continue to comply with the three-story limitation.
7 days ago
n/a
7 days ago
Actually I prefer you don't keep building the old downtown area looks like Orange county. Our water bills
are too high and the city keeps building
7 days ago
Doing what is possible to make housing and homeownership accessible to people of a variety of incomes
--not just those with intergenerational wealth or who have super high incomes. More apartments or high
density housing, more-affordable or low income units, maybe programs to increase opportunities for
homeownership for younger generations or for prospective first time homeowners. Limit building new
single family homes.
7 days ago
none
7 days ago
No
7 days ago
Impact on traffic patterns
7 days ago
Less investment properties from outside investors to be used as short term rentals
7 days ago
Keeping some areas in their natural state.
7 days ago
Build mix use units that have access to public transportation
7 days ago
Please it's imperative to save what open spaces we have left. Over the 25 years I've lived here the
hillsides and canyons that I believed we're public lands slowly have been built over with housing
development making our city look more and more like Orange County, and not open space north San
Diego County
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It is obvious that logic is not applied when it relates to the future of Carlsbad. There is an acceptance that
continued growth is inevitable despite the total lack of infrastructure and resources to accommodate said
growth. The degradation of quality of life for the residents is never considered. It seems the only thing
important to the city planners and government is tax dollars. So I know that taking a survey is of no use
when the answers are limited to only the outcomes deemed acceptable to the survey writers. It is again
an attempt to appear to care about what the residents want while not providing them a voice.
7 days ago
Please leave as much open space as possible and consider traffic patterns. Don't over crowd our city.
7 days ago
Keeping Carlsbad, well Carlsbad. Don't lose sight of what Carlsbad is.
7 days ago
Reduction and cap on rent
7 days ago
We moved to Carlsbad in the 1980's because we loved the small town community feel and the growth
plan that was established for this area. Until recently, we have continued to love living here. Don't let the
current political climate and politicians change what has made Carlsbad so special and unique.
7 days ago
See below
7 days ago
Don't think section 8 in well established
Neighborhoods is a good idea. Keep the
Subsidized housing close to stores and transit
so the 800,000 and up neighborhoods keep their
values.
7 days ago
Most important to maintain the character of existing neighborhoods and not negatively effect our
property values. Higher property values does mean higher property taxes but also greater tax revenue
for the city. Not everyone can afford to live where they want and making it easy to for someone to afford
living in Carlsbad from a housing standpoint is a disservice to rest of us that had to earn it over several
decades of hard work!
7 days ago
This is an obvious ploy to change the demographics of Carlsbad so that a more liberal voting base will
vote to change the dynamics of Local government. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
7 days ago
Incentives for older/disabled/empty nesters to move to smaller, more accessible homes that are more
affordable as their financial situation changes.
7 days ago
More affordable options for families and older populations.
7 days ago
Be ambitious we need more housing in North County!
7 days ago
Utilize commercial areas for affordable housing. When you drive around Carlsbad, there are a lot of
commercial buildings vacant. Use future "commercial" zoned areas for affordable housing instead.
7 days ago
Availability for all families
7 days ago
Let the Village & Barrio have short term rentals like the rest of Carlsbad! Is it FAIR to have only these
areas mandated to have long term (30+days only) rentals? And ask for opinions about granny flats in this
survey? People should have a CHOICE in the city they live in to do short term or long term rentals ALL
OVER Carlsbad!
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Our city is beautiful as is and I don't feel that we need additional housing. It would bring many
unnecessary issues such as more traffic, crime, denser communities, and too many people. If there is
option not to build more housing, that is what I support.
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That it is fair to all.
7 days ago
Pandemic preparedness for homeless population and allowing social distancing with human decency
7 days ago
There should be more programs for younger disabled individuals with limitations who often get left out
as they are unable to access programs restricted to seniors even though the younger disabled individuals
are also on Medicare.
7 days ago
lfwe are forced to build low income housing while building community consistent housing, stop building
at all. It makes no sense to be required to build one for one low income to community consistent
housing. That is a senseless notion serving only greedy developers.
7 days ago
Open subdivisions to include appartments and low income housing
7 days ago
Leave open space. We don't have much left in our city especially at the coast. We all need areas to
breathe and soak in the beauty of a natural environment away from dense housing and congestion.
7 days ago
No more housing in Carlsbad! Keep it small. Keep our property values up.
7 days ago
Maintaining and preserving open space, reducing and preventing more traffic
7 days ago
Traffic flow. El camino is packed especially at peak times. Spread out the affordable housing areas to put
less stress on our existing roads. Also keep the beach look going and not build the monstrosities
7 days ago
Keep open space open. Stop building mass communities like Robertson Ranch.
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none
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Utilize empty buildings/spaces throughout the Carlsbad Business Parks, area north of Palomar Airport
Road Between IS and El Camino Real. Excellent opportunities for live, work, play. Many building sitting
empty even pre-Covid. The Islands restaurant area is an excellent example of how to populate with
amenities! Many young career people were commuting from San Diego to this area.
7 days ago
g
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Labor costs and cost of permits
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X
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It's too crowded already for existing infrastructure.
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1. Paint the bike lanes green, but what ever you do with bike lanes--never, ever do what Encinitas has
done, those bike lanes by the Cardiff beach are beyond stupid. 2. Keep the "authentic-artistic" charm of
the Barrio small cottages.
7 days ago
Thank you for letting us give input! I just hope that green spaces still remain and new homes are not
shoddy.
7 days ago
I have lived in Carlsbad since 1986 and have seen it completely overbuilt. The quality of life for residents
has not been considered. The City seems to just want more taxes by promoting tourism and hotels. We
voted in 1986 to have open space and instead multiple housing has been developed. The city should try
fighting the state for its mandated affordable housing that has been forced upon us. If people cannot
afford to live here they should move to an area they can afford.
7 days ago
we need more affordable housing
7 days ago
cost to every one
7 days ago
Preserve the architectural elements currently in place in established neighborhoods.
7 days ago
Adding ADU or JADU to existing properties will cause parking and other problems and should be the last
option considered for the City.
7 days ago
We've all worked hard to live in Carlsbad. Don't change the character of the City. Don't sell out to
Sacramento on poorly planned housing initiatives while state politicians go to live in their luxury
communities.
7 days ago
The city parks and recreation amenities needs as the housing plan increases.
7 days ago
Adding more housing, improving infrastructure to support those homes, and supporting all levels of
housing affordability are necessities or else our local economic growth will suffer.
7 days ago
Keeping the makeup of areas the same, new must fit in
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none
7 days ago
I am of the mindset that many of our coastal suburb communities are comprised of affluent people and
should remain that way. There are more appropriate locations for low income individuals to reside than
merging that demographic within an affluent community.
7 days ago
Please provide grocery stores and
Commercial property close to where homes and apartments being built. There
Is an open lot just sitting near the senior Portola apartments that has not even started construction.
7 days ago
Stop ruining the downtown village with vacation rentals. Too much now.
7 days ago
Nothing
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Keep coastal area (say area with in 1 mile of coast) free of large and tall buildings. Avoid the mistake of
Oceanside of allowing huge. building close to their pier.
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Look to the future needs and wants of our population rather than limiting development to historical
norms established in neighborhoods created 100 +/-years ago. The crushing need for affordable
housing is new and will not be satisfied by clinging to yesterday's practices, procedures, designs and
developments. Give the small property owners a chance to assist in fulfilling the need by eliminating
discretionary permit refusals for planner's opinion of whatis or is not consistent with neighborhood
character. As the character and needs of a neighborhood change so should its housing design and
density.
7 days ago
Please, help keep density at a lower rate, Carlsbad is starting to look like Orange County, bad news.
7 days ago
no new taxes
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Walkable and billable communities that have great access to outdoor trails and open space.
7 days ago
Nia
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Traffic flow, school capacity, environmental impact
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traffic: too much!
water: too little!
7 days ago
Encourage all involved to build smaller homes ..... perhaps duplex style.
7 days ago
STOP pushing local residents out. This is NOT Orange County. We lost our charm. Who are our
neighbors?
7 days ago
Stop trying to deflate our housing values.
7 days ago
Price! There are no new homes in Carlsbad under one million dollars
7 days ago
There are strategies to help housing other than the three listed. This is partially a push-poll forcing us to
select from often equally bad options. Please provide NA, Decline to state, OTHER and free-form
responses to all questions.
7 days ago
keep schools and parks as part of development.
7 days ago
It needs to be reasonable for everyone to obtain housing. My biggest frustration with these types of
plans is there is often a group of the middle class who would love to own a home but because they are
"not quite poor enough" but by no means are they wealthy either, they are left out of programs and
home ownership. There needs to be a balanced approach to ~ut more people on a level playing field.
7 days ago
Instead of creating neighborhoods that only the rich can afford, moderate priced housing would allow
the younger generation to buy into the community.
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Place housing where it will have the least impact on adjacent properties. The last thing we want is for
property values of existing homes to decrease.
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Share the plans with residents
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Better public transportation. Less congestion. The least possible impact on what's left of the natural
environment like the lagoons.
7 days ago
We should build in areas that are undeveloped, but with access to transportation
7 days ago
Avoid sprawl that eventually leaves little open space.
7 days ago
Rent control! Space rent in 55+ communities needs to be addressed (don't own the land parks).
7 days ago
The format of this survey is proscribed. In answering the questions above, it assumes that low income
housing is a plan we all agree on. In order for me to even be involved with any input on the proposed
project, the answers were already manipulated to it's agenda.
Also, the following comment should be in this section. Thank you.
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NA
7 days ago
More government rent reduction % In rental costs of housing when building 55+
7 days ago
Adding some 50 and over housing that is attractive and single story.
7 days ago
NIA
7 days ago
Increased housing density requires upgrades to the city's infrastructure, e.g. streets, power grid, storm
water and sewer systems, etc. existing home owners should not be responsible for paying for these
upgrades-developers must be made to pay for these improvements along with providing additional
public Parks/recreation Spaces.
7 days ago
Increase in traffic and crime is a major concern of mine. I also am concerned about decreases in open
space available to the residents for recreation due to increases in housing/construction.
7 days ago
should not adversely affect already developed residential areas.
7 days ago
Stop the builiding. There is a traffic problem as it is in Carlsbad.
7 days ago
Affordable housing for hard working families, assistance with down payment.
7 days ago
Na
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Why I live in North Carlsbad, because it still has a small town feel with excellent schools, city programs
that support young families. Please consider, providing support to the young middle income families that
are raising children and need assistance buying their first home because of the out of reach house
prices. We should;d all have access to living in good areas.
7 days ago
Greater availability of affordable housing but taking into account environmental impacts.
7 days ago
Don't. We pay enough in property tax and overall tax and shouldn't have to subsidize people who lack
accountability.
7 days ago
There is a huge need for grocery shopping located at corner of College & El Camino.
7 days ago
Compliance with the law
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Low income housing should be spread throughout the city to create a balanced and diverse community
7 days ago
do not lower the housing value
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None
7 days ago
Carlsbad is rapidly losing its appeal due to the density of recent projects. Traffic is a major concern along
with all the other problems associated with increasing growth such as crime and homelessness. People
can only afford so much. The more you build thegreater the infrastructure needs which affects our taxes.
It becomes a vicious circle where no one wins.
7 days ago
More affordable housing within the village, walkable access
7 days ago
I think making the option of building Granny Flats easier and more straightforward would be really
helpful.
7 days ago
NONE of the "programs and strategies" for the city's future housing needs are a good idea. therefore
there is no priority.
7 days ago
Building clusters of houses and shops so people can live and shop by walking. Elevators will be included
in housing units to accommodate senior citizens.
7 days ago
stop building in the village area -traffic is already a problem
7 days ago
Concentrate inland
7 days ago
Please use intentional sensitivity to the existing character of neighborhoods & communities. Get as much
community feedback & input as possible to help harmonize new development with the character of
communities & neighborhoods.
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Affordability that is in conjunction with the average household income in the community
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"Granny flats" change single family neighborhoods into multi-family lots, thus changing the character of
the neighborhood. They are typically not used for anyones grandparents Which would be a more
acceptable model. People who pay a premium to live in a single family neighborhood are disappointed to
have the character and density of their neighborhood change without their consent.
7 days ago
make provisions for the future without threatening what makes carlsbad great -beaches, open spaces
7 days ago
I really think the problem of homelessness is far deeper than the cost of housing. Drugs, alcohol and
mental illness are major contributors to the increasing problem. So, I think there needs to be a much
better and productive plan for those specific groups. Regarding low income: stop using teacher and fire-
persons as the example of low income! I know many of both and they are definitely not low income and
are not living like low income! That use is to manipulate the population into being sympathetic to the
particular cause of needing lower cost housing. Constructions workers, restaurant workers constitute far
more lower income households. My opinion is that developments for low income should be made to
help accommodate them. They should only be near public transportation and shopping and near their
jobs so as to reduce the added expense of commuting. I do not believe it is helpful to have such
developments among properties, away from city centers. I do want to add that when considering low
income housing, it is my personal experience that not enough parking is provided for them and their
growing families and construction businesses. They find the need to park all over the place which I think
is unfortunate for them and the surrounding community. So, please have developers take into account
potential construction vehicles the owners may possess and the growing children with cars of their own.
It is a problem in my neighborhood in Carlsbad.
7 days ago
Always obtain community input and listen to the community that would be impacted.
7 days ago
Consider sea level rise impacts to Carlsbad before placing new housing that may be impacted in a short
number of years. Infrastructure and sea water inundation need to be assessed in tandem with any major
changes to housing.
7 days ago
Stop flooding the village with new condominiums, allowing developers to cash in and over-stressing the
area.
7 days ago
Leave open space alone for the wildlife. They are taking over our neighborhhods.
7 days ago
I hope that many options are considered to help lower middle class working families trying to buy their
first home, especially if the adults grew up in Carlsbad and want to stay here.
7 days ago
no further comment at this time
7 days ago
no
7 days ago
environmental protections a must
7 days ago
Stop flooding the village with condominiums!
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Crime and theft need to be taken into consideration with new housing developments.
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We worked hard throughout our lives to be able to live in a place like Carlsbad. While we agree that
affordable housing is absolutely necessary, it just doesn't seem right to subsidize someone's rent so they
can live near the beach. Assisting someone with a house payment so they can live near the beach isn't
right either. San Diego is a big city and there are many other areas where subsidized housing makes
more sense. How about east county?
7 days ago
need more starter-range houses. Many houses here are 0.5M or more -younger or first time buyers can't
get housing, which adds equity, which allows them to move to larger houses later.
7 days ago
Impact of low income housing and increase in crime
Impact to schools and classroom sizes
Impact to services due to increased population without the same tax base
7 days ago
Mostly just traffic and subsidized housing. I know so many people who want to rent in Carlsbad and can't
afford it
7 days ago
At one time, Carlsbad had a plan to limit the population and so limiting or eliminating the need to add
housing. I support investigating how Carlsbad could find a way to satisfy state requirements but also limit
growth or lobby the state to relax requirements to add housing.
7 days ago
traffic
7 days ago
Retain the charm and beauty of a small town feel while updating stores and restaurants
7 days ago
First consider environment then how to really help financially
7 days ago
Nothing Additional
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Density
7 days ago
Please consider that design is important, and high quality design can overcome concerns about density.
Please also consider that "high density" is generally "low carbon" -smaller units/less energy usage, fewer
ADT, more compact development. Please consider our major transit hubs including the Coaster Station(s)
and the Mall. Lastly, more recent state law will require "no net loss" so please consider how the City will
exceed the minimum RHNA requirements knowing that many projects will only be able to provide 15-
20% affordable on-site. This may mean negotiating now with affordable housing partners like
Community Housing Works or Chelsea to form partnerships on City-owned land which could provide for
100% affordable.
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none
7 days ago
I worked very hard, hardly ever missed a day of work for many years to blessed to live Carlsbad. I don't
think it's fair that we subsidize just anybody because they want to live in certain areas. You need to work
hard and earn it. Our dad used to tell us "there's no such thing as free lunch, you go out and earn it"
7 days ago
Activities for teens, adding exercising equipment to parks
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avoid overcrowding the downtown Carlsbad area. Too much housing development. Consider accepting
more retail and restaurants to come in to revitalize downtown.
7 days ago
infra structure be done prior to allowing permits to build
7 days ago
It is time we start being concerned for our present homeowners. Between the new construction, re-sales,
commercial building, finances for are city are more then adequate. MORE is not the answer. We have lost
control. Time to slow it down!
7 days ago
Capping height on structures. Ample parking.
7 days ago
vacaion rentals
7 days ago
Considerations addressed here
7 days ago
The homeless population is out of control. Although it is not illegal to be homeless, being intoxicated in
public, dancing and yelling in the streets and being aggressive and disturbing the citizens and visitors of
this city is. Placing them in homes doesn't solve their addiction or mental illness problems. So before the
city plans to build more, they should resolve this incredibly pressing and ever growing issue FIRST.
7 days ago
Slow down growth
7 days ago
Develop existing areas that already have some housing while preserving whats left of the open space in
Carlsbad.
7 days ago
affordable detached homes, less condos/townhomes
7 days ago
Carlsbad is overbuilt already. Stop building more new housing. The roads, schools and infrastructure
cannot handle it. Carlsbad is turning into an extension of Orange County.
7 days ago
affordable housing for independent living of our aging population
and senior 55+ communities
7 days ago
No other thoughts.
7 days ago
Creating liveable neighborhoods
7 .days ago
Carlsbad is unique and people have chosen to live here for that very reason. Carlsbad's beauty and
lifestyle need to be preserved!
Consider that there are many other places in California {and across the continent) that will bow to the
agenda of higher density housing in already established family communities. This is "Our Home"! If "Our
Future" is really the priority, the prescribed answers to this questionnaire do not reflect the values of
Carlsbad residents. Having lived here for 40 years, there has never been a shortage of teachers or
employees at all levels as the video would want you to believe.
The harsh reality of the impact with higher density housing is not good!
7 days ago
Correct the park deficit at Ponto and create a beautiful visitor center/park/picnic and event area/2story
cafe with views/nature center/etc. Some areas have too much density and not enough parks for
residents to walk to.
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single story homes/ flats 1200-1800 square ft
with small grass patios or yards for pets and BBQ's
for aging population with dogs
7 days ago
STOP BUILDING!!!! DO NOT BUILD ANYMORE HOUSES!!!! IT IS ALREADY OVER-CROWED!
7 days ago
Stop increasing residences. It's crowded enough.
7 days ago
Environmental impact is a large concern. It was difficult for me to rank the programs and strategies that
could address the city's future housing needs as I find all three important (affordable housing,
homelessness crisis, financial housing assistance). I worry about the townhomes popping up within the
Village area. I understand that there needs to be a balance, but it feels the downtown is becoming
attainable to only the elite and vacation rental ... eliminating the feel of a community. Considerations for
better or in.creased public transit. Keeping in mind integration and equity. Volunteer program or
opportunities.
7 days ago
We don't want or need homeless in Carlsbad and should not do things to encourage homeless elsewhere
to relocate to Carlsbad
7 days ago
Keep big multistory buildings out of the Barrio. They do not fit in and detract from the neighborhood,
affecting resale value.
7 days ago
nada
7 days ago
no comment
7 days ago
Most people I know in my generation will have to leave Carlsbad due to the lack of affordable housing. I
don't want to leave -I would love to stay in the city I was raised in and settle my own family here, b~t
that's just not a realistic option unless you make an extremely high income. So, please consider
Carlsbad's future generations· things will have to change in the direction of more accessible and
affordable housing.
7 days ago
X
7 days ago
don't over crowd. The village is now orange county.
7 days ago
Carlsbad is a unique community. It is NOT Orange County. Stop building ugly 3 story buildings. They don't
belong here.
7 days ago
Traffic
7 days ago
on premise parking
7 days ago
Moving additional housing more inland as down faraday toward melrose. Stop excessive building on
El Camino Real Traffic is already terrible there. Enforce existing building regulations stop giving builders
just what they want. example misconstruction at ecr and Cannon, much to congestion and multi unit
building right on main road looks terrible. remember the goal of open space. Keep Carlsbad the" beach
town" environment that is why we moved here . congestion is not the answer.
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So many people are invisibly homeless. These aren't people who have disabilities or other issues, these
are perfectly capable, normal individuals with jobs who need to live out of their car. Almost anywhere
else in the country they could afford a one bedroom, but not here. Not in the place they grew up.
When this city talks about affordable housing, they are talking the kind of housing someone with a
school-teachers salary should be able to afford-if they budget. This isn't affordable housing, it is the bare
minimum.
We need to make building a life here realistic and sustainable or our neighborhoods will be
'characterized' by the emptiness that comes with the generic shells of corporations pretending to be
unique businesses. This place is becoming lifeless.
Please do something about this. Almost everyone I went to high school with has either enlisted, or has
rich and connected parents. This dichotomy is obvious to anyone who looks. If the infrastructure we
develop is a reflection of who we are, Carlsbad is the stereotypical trust-fund kid who can't handle
spiders and calls the police on the neighborhood kid's lemonade stand-but hey, at least we're pretty.
7 days ago
Affordability is the biggest concern
7 days ago
Be smart and don't be bought off by the developers .... no deals made behind the scene. Like the old city
council and mayor of cbad.
7 days ago
It is important to spread the development evenly throughout the city so that Carlsbad doesn't lose its
charm. It seems the areas with highest property values are exempt from redevelopment
7 days ago
n/a
7 days ago
N/A
7 days ago
Stop building.
7 days ago
We need to keep the environment front and center with our plan and ensure Carlsbad moves forward
with transportation-centric housing plans which reduce single-occupant vehicle use.
7 days ago
Keep the city's character near public attractions consistent and pleasant.
7 days ago
There already exists a shortage of water and electricity for established residents. These issues should be
addressed and CORRECTED before adding any more building, especially on a large scale.
7 days ago
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Water availability
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Make the process flexible, to reach as many developers/buyers as possible. Expedite the plan check
process and the expenses of that process. If the housing is for modest income people, then I think it is
best practices to locate the developments near public transportaion.
7 days ago
Please stop upzoning and take schools and infrastructure, and fire danger into new developments.
7 days ago
Stop pushing the older residents out. Stop buying up old single houses and replacing them with multi
billion dollar condos!
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I want to own a home in Carlsbad, CA.
Kind, wealthy people are also good people and maybe they could gift me with a home. We're all God's
people. I'm interested in programs or simply the gift of a home. The Bible says we have not because we
ask not. I'm asking.
7 days ago
Pis don't become a kearny Mesa type community
7 days ago
Keep it affordable. Most of the new housing built in downtown Carlsbad is not affordable to the average
north county buyer, and especially unaffordable to the younger generation.
7 days ago
Complete commercial sites that were approved years ago, like the one promised in Robertson Ranch.
7 days ago
NA
7 days ago
Protecting the investment of home owners who have made the sacrifices necessary to buy and maintain
a home.
7 days ago
community involvement with committees and transparent plans
7 days ago
One the one hand -thanks to our city government and its employees -tough jobs -but well done.
As of August, 2020 Carlsbad should limit future development, period. Too much and too crowded.
We should only consider those changes that raise the property values and the desirability of the city.
7 days ago
I'm a social worker and my husband is military, we would love to settle here eventually, but the cost of
housing is really concerning. It costs well above normal to even rent here. Maybe consider caps on rent
prices or incentives to landlords.
7 days ago
Must have strong defenses against NIMBYism and other forms of elitism.
7 days ago
The diversity in social economic growth. A wide range so programs should not be 1 viewpoint
7 days ago
don't build anymore houses!! remember ................ water shortage!!!!!
7 days ago
There will nimbys protesting anything built in their neighborhood but we need to find a way to reduce
homelessness and make housing more affordable for our younger population and young families.
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There are already too many homes in Carlsbad.
7 days ago
Traffic
7 days ago
Both my wife and I are professionals with good jobs, no debt and a decent savings for down payment,
but purchasing a home in Carlsbad still isn't reasonable. When new mixed-use units start at more than a
million dollars, even further East than the Village, it puts it out of reach for anyone that didn't start with a
headstart financially, nor does it feel like an intelligent financial investment. It is more likely that we leave
Carlsbad for the opportunity to purchase a home with more manageable monthly expenses than to stay
here, and continue living, working and spending our money in the community.
7 days ago
Creating trails and open space
7 days ago
Housing in Carlsbad is not obtainable for working middle class. Housing is either provided for low income
or high income earners only
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I used to own a Poinsettia property with 3rd garage able to be ADU'd but sold immediately before COVID.
I would of converted it to house vulnerable and homeless at cheap rents provided rent was guaranteed
by HUD to offset 40k to 60k construction cost And the eviction rules were simplified ... if you repeatedly
cause trouble Regardless of race creed religion protection status group whatever it is irrelevent you are
out. Because of this (and other factors) I decided to pocket the profit and to sell and leave. This is coming
from someone. with a disability so upkeep etc was a concern. But having guaranteed backed income for
the ADU to house vulnerable was a must for me
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None
7 days ago
It's vital to not relax current requirements just to build more housing, parking is already really bad in
many areas, relaxing parking requirements for large developments will destroy neighborhoods a.nd ruin
quality of life. There is an abundance of crappy strip mall developments throughout the city.
Redeveloping these as mixed use is the most logical solution to bring housing for workers while
minimizing rampant overdevelopment throughout the rets of the city
7 days ago
Requiring any building to use green or renewable materials
7 days ago
Have a plan for traffic.
7 days ago
Carlsbad has already been degraded since I moved here 1989, traffic lights, stupid stop signs where they
don't belong, Stop already.
7 days ago
Limit low income housing from already established neighborhoods. I've seen an increase in crime with all
the low income housing that now exists.
7 days ago
No tall buildings. Let's not develop beach like Oceanside.
7 days ago
Environment, traffic, and most importantly, maintaining the current quality of life for Carlsbad 1·esidents.
7 days ago
Community garden at each of the parks would be good
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It's getting too crowded in Carlsbad, too much traffic.
I want to move.
7 days ago
X
7 days ago
Please discontinue the financial incentive programs offered to residents of the La Costa Paloma
apartment complex at 1953 Dove Lane. The residents there clearly don't appreciate the opportunities
they have been provided and are detrimental to this neighborhood. They routinely litter, park illegally,
trespass, and require numerous interventions from law enforcement.
7 days ago
NIA
7 days ago
Please don't turn Carlsbad into Los Angeles!
7 days ago
Lets not build houses with zero lots. We need homes with yards. Southern Preserve was a great
development that included affordable housing units and had space.
7 days ago
Ensure fully integrated community housing, ensure affordability does not affect the presentation and
value of our community, ensure traffic flow patterns not impeded by additional population to the area,
and ensure community environment is not adversely impacted by the increase our population to
affected areas.
7 days ago
Carlsbad needs more affordable housing for the middle class.
7 days ago
Parking. Each unit should have 2.5 spaces.
7 days ago
Traffic
7 days ago
consider using the western end of the shoppes at
Carlsbad for a lower income village. so much land that is not being utilized that has a bus depot and is
close to transit options in the village.
7 days ago
I think it's a mistake to continue to overdevelop. Just because space is zoned a certain way does not
mean it has to fit the maximum number of units or people on it. Stop the developers and stop the over-
development. Thank you!!
7 days ago
Allow existing single family houses to become two family units.
7 days ago
Housing for single people
7 days,ago
Please be prudent, lets not build on open space that is available to us now for recreational purposes.
7 days ago
Don't even think about granny flats if you want neighbors to get along with each other
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I am very concerned and fairly sad about how development is going in Carlsbad now. What happened to
the master growth plan that called for a maximum total population for the city? 4000 more units sound
like 12,000 more people in our city. Obviously not every one who desires to live here can. Basic supply
and demand. We are already well on our way to ruining everything that made Carlsbad great, if we
continue to just build build build, Carlsbad will no longer have the same feel that it once did. Look at
what Oceanside is doing with their downtown. It is disgusting.
7 days ago
Mixed use projects like Shea's Bressi Ranch sure are excellent ideas. Some people may complain about
density but it's something Carlsbad needs more of.
7 days ago
Save the village from high rises and work/ live atrocities. Maintain its charm for tourists and citizens alike.
Build out in areas such as near palomar airport and south Carlsbad.
7 days ago
Do not build more in the city, traffic is already a huge problem
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Other recreational facilities such as archery, grey water recycling, underground parking and easy
composting for condos
7 days ago
more efficient traffic flow
7 days ago
The cost of living here is way too high, too many people come live here from the east cist and it drives up
our rent. There should be some type of rent tax for those people that only come live here for a year and
leave. So it'll help keep rent prices down for us that actually live here all the time .
7 days ago
More grocery stores near by
7 days ago
Don't make Carlsbad overcrowded. Do not change the demographics of Carlsbad.
7 days ago
New housing plans should also include augmented infrastructure and roadways to accommodate the
increase in usage. New plans should try to maintain the Carlsbad "esthetic".
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n/a
7 days ago
Continue community input as fine tuning happens.
7 days ago
NO MORE PUDS!!! GET THE HOMELESS OUT OF HERE-ITS YOUR JOB TO PROTECT OUR FAMILIES.
7 days ago
Nothing
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Personally, I am trying to buy a house on a one-income budget. I would like to see some affordable
option for people like myself, who make a good living, but still struggle to afford buying something in this
higher priced area. I love Carlsbad and would like to buy here. I am looking to invest in something new
and turn-key but everything sits over my budget in this area.
7 days ago
Senior/ disabled non assisted living needs to be priced with fixed incomes in mind. I worked here and
lived here for many years. Now on disability, I cannot afford it.
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Maintain open spaces; respect population and density limits
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Utilizing the land near Melrose to develop the low-income housing.
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consider the impact to infrastructure that occurs when adding thousands of residents to the area,
require developers to pay for road widening, additional school programs, etc
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low income housing should be apartment buildings in areas that are underdeveloped.
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NA
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Thank you for your time in reviewing the surveys.
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How does the plan impact traffic conditions, public school infrastructure and funding, quality of life in
Carlsbad, impact on property value near the proposed sights, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged impact
on education, availability to sports programs/business Aside note why is city giving discounts to the city
SC when they annexed a San Marcos and a Temecula soccer clubs), costly mistakes like shuttle bus
service to high paying companies and finally funding for police, fire, and other required government
services.
7 days ago
Please leave open spaces in Carlsbad, with lots of trees. This is one of the special things about Carlsbad;
please don't change that.
7 days ago
It is hard the envision affordable housing when I see three 3-story condominums being built on Cherry
that a) are not consistent with the vibe of the community and b) that are selling for $4.3 million dollars.
Both of these traits are not what we want or need.
7 days ago
Natural habitats especially off el Camino. We have so many issues with coyotes being displaced. Like the
college extension does not make sense. The only reason you would put that road through is not to ease
traffic. You will create more. No one builds a road without development. We need to leave that area
alone and let them have that land and re-develop Areas we can fit more.
7 days ago
keep Coast low intensity and saved for recreational uses. Fix city's jobs/housing imbalance by reducing
and converting Jobs' land use to 'housing' land use on fringes of airport industrial area. Create mixed-use
villages in those fringe areas. Fixing the City's Jobs/housing imbalance will also help fix our peak hours
traffic from employees community in/out of Carlsbad each day.
7 days ago
New housing should always blend with the neighborhood, and too many in on area can mean
overcrowding of schools. Many parts of Carlsbad are getting too crowded. Maybe financial incentives
should be given to empty nesters in large homes to move into smaller properties thus releasing more
family homes onto the market?
7 days ago
We must build additional fire stations and police departments. More housing= more people= longer first
responder wait times ifwe do not have adequate man power.
7 days ago
Consider that property tax policy of legacy assessment stagnates housing. Homelessness, affordable
housing and the state housing element are more different than common. To conflate them in this survey
defeats an meaning. The city has land it can develop. If the city wants low/moderate income housing, it
should secure financing and initiate it.
7 days ago
More connected bike trails and walking paths. Reforestation/forestation plans. Homelessness should be
dealt with, but does not need to have "beach front access"; id like more resources allocated to dealiing
with homelessness, but we should not be facilitating 5 star living. Making biking on the street safer
(maybe have those flexible/bendable cones to further differentiate bike lanes from street.
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Please consider the environment in mind
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Mass transit access
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Keep Jefferson school safe with apartments for Vets, not drug users
7 days ago
Material here so I can continue with my survey.
7 days ago
New housing in Carlsbad shouldn't affect the environment. We live in a planned development in Aviara.
As Carlsbad is growing and soon there will be a resort completed near the beach, more tourists will be
coming. We should try to preserve the open space between the resort and downtown Carlsbad, There's
still a lot to do in the entire area around downtown Carlsbad and I like the improvements made with
restaurants. I think housing around this area is important for people who like to live within walking
distance of shops, farmer's market, cafe's etc. I also think that housing programs for the homeless is
important because we do not want a tent city and I think affordable housing solves a lot of the problems
with our homeless.
7 days ago
City limitation on unrelated parties living in same home should be eliminated
7 days ago
Create dense affordable housing East of the 5
7 days ago
Creating a walkable and bike friendly community with shops nearby. That way higher density will not
result in higher traffic
7 days ago
The most important aspect to me on building new housing is an environmentally conscious, "Green,"
approach. This also applies to not developing too much as the appeal of Carlsbad is that there is a lot of
space, natural areas that are undeveloped and it would be a tragedy to lose that. Anything that could
prevent urban sprawl resulting in the loss of untouched areas would be the priority if I were designing a
plan.
7 days ago
Keep a lot of open space.
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Pause all development need more water and area is over built more smog too many people cars traffic
crime too dense area
7 days ago
Prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable, consult with intersectional feminist organizations
7 days ago
Confirm that low income housing is priority one and follow-thru with it. Our daughter is on federal and
state disability and does not even quality for today's "low income" status. Additionally, history shows that
when the builders push through projects with "low income units, when all is done, the number of "low
income units" is very limited in comparison to the total units built. It is my feeling, and others that I have
talked to, that builders seem to twist operations around until they get what they want and not necessarily
what is good for the people.
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Don't skimp on requirements for parks and parking and other quality of life amenities. Don't destroy
existing neighborhood character.
7 days ago
Helping with permit cost and financing would really help others to consider a second dwelling unit
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Preserve existing neighborhood character. Don't skimp on parking, parks, and other neighborhood
amenities.
7 days ago
Our family is not happy with the height of many new dwellings, the large 29 condos. You should have a
lower height limit, as we all want sunshine and sea breeze to continue to come through towards our
homes. When built like ( very ugly) large blocks, with no space in between condos, you loose this
extremely important aspect, reason for living at the beach! They do not fit in with our beach village
community!
7 days ago
save the open in carlsbad.
7 days ago
make it more affordable to buy.
7 days ago
Keep open spaces and least environmental impact is important for Carlsbad. It's what separates our city
from others. No building by the beach (for example-i don't like the hotel being built right next to Ponto
beach, but maybe that's Leucadia/Encinitas area). We need to help homeless more. Not exactly sure best
strategy currently. We need more low income housing. Old buildings and old parking lots should be used
first for land imo. Obviously Carlsbad is expensive but something to help with crazy rent prices. More
granny flats being available around the city for certain houses will only help a little.
7 days ago
keep plenty of open space for parks and general open space. not every square foot of a city should be
developed. it's not always about the money.
7 days ago
I am about 10 years away from retirement and would LOVE to stay in Carlsbad after retirement, but it's
just too expensive. My adult children live elsewhere because they can't afford to live here. We've been
Carlsbad residents for 20 years and it's heartbreaking to think that we'll have to leave here when we
retire so that we can afford to have a roof over our heads. Priority in affordable housing should be given
to those who've lived the longest or worked the longest in Carlsbad instead of bringing in people from
other cities.
7 days ago
Traffic
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Housing should prioritize stablizing American citi2ens over Non-citizens.
It would be ideal to live in the community where I work. I am currently renting in Oceanside and work in
Carlsbad.
I would benefit from an affordable home loan or home purchase grant subsidized by the City of Carlsbad
in exchange for working in an occupation that services community health and wellness. Such an
opportunity would change the trajectory of many lives for the better of the Carlsbad community and
beyond.
7 days ago
Stop Building
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Make sure there is good over site so the money spent isn't wasted.
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n/a
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accessibility
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There are a lot of 2 bedroom homes in the area that are reasonably priced for out here ($6001<)-but I
would like to see an increase to 3 bedrooms (even if small) because it makes it difficult to find a
reasonably priced home that could fit a family of 4. As someone who wants to have a family here, it
wouldn't make sense to buy a 2 bedroom home.
7 days ago
Affordable housing with low environmental impact.
7 days ago
Stop putting homeless facilities in family neighborhoods! Projects like Windsor Pointe will place junkies
and pedophiles near families and kids. This is not an exaggeration & this makes no sense at all.
7 days ago
Don't add more houses. The traffic here is already bad. No new houses!!!!
7 days ago
Improved public transportation
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Conyerting large parking lots and retail spaces such as the Carlsbad mall (Sears/JC Penny) into residential
and mixed use spaces. Bringing smaller shopping centers closer to residential developments. I would like
to see the commercial space in robertson ranch developed with a boutique grocery store and other
amenities useful for residents who work from home. Keeping the small town charm of downtown
Carlsbad by using a planned aesthetic/design, but adding height to existing buildings for more mixed-
income residential units (both high-end and low-income housing).
7 days ago
Middle income earners need attention too!
7 days ago
Keep green undeveloped areas
7 days ago
Allow for building of single family homes without HOAs. It's difficult to find housing that is not a condo or
townhouse and existing s·1ngle family homes are too expensive. We are a family of four looking for a
single family home or a lot to build a house and cannot afford a million dollar house.
7 days ago
No low income/affordable housing. The people in the middle wind up paying for it. If you can't afford to
live here.live somewhere else.
7 days ago
How were the housing numbers of 2100 and 3900 established? Please answer in detail to
dale.bartley@gmail.com.
7 days ago
What is the plan for the Macy's mall, seems needs to be totally converted to another type of use.
Hopefully not an Amazon warehouse.
7 days ago
Housing with decent sized backyards for families, animals, even in the lower/mid income range. Don't
jam people in so close together without having open spaces. "Tot lots" are not useful to anyone. Better to
have a decent size green space or field so people can run around and/or a fenced off area for off leash
dogs. People can't just exist in cement boxes without WALKABLE access to an open outdoor space. It's
not healthy.
7 days ago
We are already too crowded!
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I see no reason when a development is built prices should be higher to subsidize people who can't afford
the unsubsidized costs. Translation-People who could meet the normal selling price may be priced out
of the market so that lower income people can get in.
7 days ago
None
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In any senior community, gated parking should be given major importance to provide more safety for the
residents. Additionally, any senior community must have air conditioning in each apartment for people
who have serious health concerns.
7 days ago
Please consider climate change and sea level rise when planning for future housing. It doesn't make long-
term financial sense to build more densely within flood plains.
7 days ago
Coastal zone residence prohibits me from considering adding a granny flat on my property. I am sure
there are many people like me.
7 days ago
please slow down the building!!!
7 days ago
Please don't build at all in Carlsbad. We are known as track housing city. Please let the residents here
breathe a little. You are suffocating us with the number of people you keep trying to attract. Horrible
traffic. Not enough water. Pollution. Keep open spaces as promised. Is it always about the almighty
dollar? Please stop. Keep us the city people want to visit or move to because of its beauty not track
housing. Nothing wrong with housing values that finally go up for a change. We are tired of the
congestion and so very little open land here. Thinking of moving out of state to open areas, like many
others here. Look around. Track after track.
7 days ago
Open Space -additional parks for any type of new housing. ADU's are a great option make the permitting
FREE for all residents for a long time to come. Low interest loans for AD Us. Please review other small
towns growth plans. Keep Carlsbad Quaint!
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Keep the quality in the affordable house building with spaces and parks for children. Avoid multi family
and garage renting behavior. Carlsbad is doing a great job in continuing attracting vacationers and
provide a feeling safety to walk about at any time of the day or week. Please do not ruin this atmosphere
by attracting multi-generation families ( in order to pay for the rent or mortgage) in to low cost cheap
built houses.
Maintain the standards that are making Carlsbad the city it is now. Thank you
7 days ago
we are told to cut back on water and save but you add 1 00's or 1,000's of new homes ... what about
enough water!?? I get very frustrated that we have to conserve and you keep building. My husband and I
only shower once a week to help cut down. We rent 2 rooms out in our home so we are doing our part.
7 days ago
New developments must be smart
7 days ago
Building homes on top of each other is unattr·active to buyers. Please don't use any beautiful open
spaces for another huge development of crowded homes ... part of Carlsbad's charm is its open spaces.
7 days ago
Public transport and infrastructure for bikes/electric bikes
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I feel there is a need for more retirement communities that would be affordable.
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Carlsbad is a beautiful place & we will need to have a very strict background check on anyone that could
get advantage of this program
Low income is one things but some have cash money coming from unlawful sources
Criminal background is a must
7 days ago
Maintain consistant designs so new properties somewhat match existing homes.
7 days ago
Allow more/easier commercial and residential development in The Village with less concern of keeping its
quaintness and charm. Allow development of the barrio.
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Not building at all.
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n/a
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Carlsbad needs to crack down on un permitted vacation rentals like Air Bnb. Short term rentals limit
housing that could be available for residents right now. Additionally large corporations should be barred
from purchasing single family homes or massively buying up town homes and condos.
7 days ago
Drag and drop would not work. Not an accurate survey. They are ruining the character of The Village with
the developments. I prefer not even going there anymore. It is losing its charm!!!!!
7 days ago
Plenty of large properties to add granny flats to ... also plenty of waster commercial properties could be
used. Lets try and save the open spaces. lt_s expensive to live in Carlsbad .... I worked/ saved my entire life
to do so. No handouts ... there are cheaper areas near us to live .... expensive beach towns are something
that you have to work hard for.
7 days ago
let us vote on where
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Build affordable housing in inland areas. Closer to beach is overcrowded already.
7 days ago
Cities that rely on high density housing, such as condominium and apartment projects without long term
maintenance and upkeep requirements create a potential longer term problem of "slum" dwellings that
can attract crime and lower property values of surrounding properties. Trying to cram buildings into
accessibility to commuter denigrates existing neighborhoods and have limited value when there is a lack
of infrastructure that allow for riders to take secondary public transit to workplace. Likewise, the idea of
cramming dense housing along commuter rail stations, limits the likely use of transportation by the
larger population of the community, which means that the use of commuter rail cannot serve as a vehicle
to adequately reduce freeway and auto traffic. Likewise building specialized HOV lanes or "fee for
service" lanes tend to further handicap lower income individual's ability and cost for transportation,
reducing the likelihood of their use of mass transportation that lacks infrastructure. SANDAG's new plan
is a disaster in that it ignores community-wide infrastructure. Cities, like Logan Utah, and others. that
create free "bus" transportation throughout the city understand that creating cost effective
transportation has a profound impact on a community's lower income population to live and work in a
city.
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Build more single story family homes with granny flats
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Consider the class just above the affordable housing line, and fit in housing for us. We don't qualify for
affordable housing because we make "too much", but we also can't afford to buy a home here. My family
earns over $100,000 a year and can not afford to purchase a home in the city we love. We don't come
from families with generations of savings or wealth to spread down to us so we save every penny, about
$1,300 a month for a down payment. At this rate to get a down payment that will allow us to be approved
for a home will take almost 6 years, even with a VA loan, assuming no emergencies between now and
then. Carlsbad has outpriced our family even though we all work, are educated, and have been saving for
years.
7 days ago
Solving this problem should be coordinated by the county with all towns within the county. It seems that
there a hodgepodge approach to this problem.
7 days ago
I would like to see new 55+ developments for independent seniors, With rental units available and priced
so that those of us on a fixed income can afford to live there. It would be nice to have amenities such as
pool workout room etc.
7 days ago
We need to be smart about the motivation of people choosing to live in the "affordable housing" so that
they don't turn into crime-ridden projects. The points about placing homeless people into permanent
housing sounds great to the layperson, however, I work in another city that deals with this and there are
many issues associated with homelessness than just the lack of a residence. These issues including drug
use, mental illness, and health issues. We need to be able to provide assistance, but not to the detriment
of children and families in the area.
7 days ago
Traffic is one of biggest concern. Traffic lights, streets, additional parking, increase public transport
7 days ago
Your plan of 2100 out of 3900 low,low income seems to great a percent Low Income. Keep the 2100 but
raise normal income to total of 4900 houses. Surely Carlsbad can absorb another 1000 housing units
(and more) by 2029.
7 days ago
Keeping the Village ambiance.
7 days ago
It takes too long for developments to come on line which means that the City itself should be financing
housing rather than expecting others to advance it by proposals or as a requirement for approval. there
are sites available for small scale development that should be sought out and acquired and zoned to
meet some of the need more rapidly.
7 days ago
none
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Brick and Mortar stores including malls and big box retailers are going out of business in the current
economy. This is likely to accelerate. A new use for these locations will need to be determined otherwise
they will turn into blight. These locations already have the infrastructure in place. These locations should
strongly be considered for future housing. It would be a mistake to pave over existing open space or
further increase density in existing neighborhoods when the land currently occupied by these big box
retailers, malls, and other brick and mortar establishments are going to leave this space empty and
susceptible to blight.
7 days ago
Enough with the density. It is destroying our community.
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How about playgrounds instead of houses.
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Must keep values high. Higher the home values~ less crime
7 days ago
The paths to ownership for people in my situation are neither plentiful nor wide. It is incredibly
discouraging to feel pushed out of every opportunity.
7 days ago
We've developed enough already. Preserve our remaining open space.
7 days ago
Single mothers and homeless
7 days ago
Making affordable housing accessible without stigma. Helping families of all kinds (including one income
households) maintain a reasonable debt to income ratio with realistic proportions for housing costs.
7 days ago
Using the city owned land near the old mall where sears was located for a garden community of low cost
rental homes. It is a transit center and close to stores and community services and schools.
7 days ago
Don't lose our beautiful trails, parks, and open spaces.
7 days ago
not a fan of the city building more homes, the traffic is already bad enough
7 days ago
Lower rents
7 days ago
Safety and long term planning plus long term home values of where you are pal. 0mg in building
7 days ago
One of the reasons my family has stayed in Carlsbad is because the city is well planned and has a
"spacious" feeling. I trust the city to continue with its vision of Carlsbad's development. That being said, I
think there is plenty of room for affordable housing, especially near 1-5 where there are commercial
zones nearby. This would make commuting to work less painful and make use of the (presumably) lower
value land.
7 days ago
Housing should be built with the least amount of notice by the community. Meaning new housing units
blend in without a second thought. Please do not build over more natural land and turn Carlsbad into an
overly developed, densely populated city such as those found all over downtown San Diego and Los
Angeles. It is preferred to update the housing developments in areas already sanctioned for that.
7 days ago
Avoid high density projects. The city heighborhoods should be evenly distributed
7 days ago
Why are we doing this?
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Please reconsider allowing developers to buy up all the quaint and lovely single family homes (and lots)
outside the Village (Garfield St, the Barrio, etc.), destroy them, and build hideously dense condos that
force out blue collar and working class neighbors. Carlsbad is becoming Orange County, and while I am
moving out of the area later this year (in part because of the disgusting lack of regulations around these
condos seemingly tailored only to the rich and nonstop construction of hotels), I hope that some of the
character that I used to love about Carlsbad can be preserved for my non-millionaire neighbors that I will
leave behind.
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Current "affordable housing" is often a new townhome complex where units sell for $500k. I don't
consider that affordable housing. People of low income should be able to have access to permanent
affordable housing. Either through rent control. or support to buy a residence and have a mortgage that
is realistic for a single parent working full time at minimum wage.
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affordability, access
7 days ago
Help for first time homeowners is critical. My husband and I make $150.000 a year and are having
difficulty finding a home we can afford and we are afraid if we wait too long we will be priced out of the
rental market.
7 days ago
Carlsbad needs more SINGLE STORY homes!!!!!!!!
7 days ago
Access to transportation links, and basic services should factor heavily in where new housing units are
located. Units need to also be equipped to reduce carbon emissions by new residents and be certified
"green" to create new oxygen producing opportunities ie parks, green belts, etc.
7 days ago
Please leave the Hedionda agua lagoon alone. Thank you.
7 days ago
overcrowded schools
7 days ago
Handouts are not the solution to homelesssness. Social programs ,hat lead individuals to becoming
productive, law abiding and tax paying members of the community are appropriate. We're seeing what
weak politicians around California and other areas of the country are allowing to occur that ultimately
destroy the community.
7 days ago
Please stop ruining the beautiful character of Carlsbad and the Village vibe by building high rise
apartment buildings that crowd out the reason Carlsbad residents love our city!
7 days ago
Low income housing should be discouraged or at least be limited, as it will drive the overall our
neighborhood real estate prices down. Most homes in northern San Diego are expensive by nature and
according to market demands/availability and most homeowners already are burdened with heavy
mortgages. Their homes are their biggest asset. Honestly if you cannot afford to live in San Diego, then
subsidized housing is not the solution to the problem.
7 days ago
While "granny flats" seem to be in vogue for addressing cities' housing problems, they are poor
substitutes for more traditional housing units. Access is more difficult, they tend not to be as well-
thought-out or -designed, the density is minimal, and they provide no additional opportunity for home
ownership.
7 days ago
New Upscale Single level homes for Over 60 With amenities. Around 2200 square feet. Price $900,000 to
1,300,000
7 days ago
Ways to allow for tiny home communities to exist in the Carlsbad. A slightly different model than mobile
home parks and not as restrictive as subdivisions.
7 days ago
No more housing
7 days ago
I would like to see low income housing NOT be dense. I don't like to see housing built over businesses.
That is not the culture of Carlsbad. Crowded living situations will make the area feel like downtown LA or
San Diego, and it makes me sad to think of our City becoming like that.
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Don't destroy the charm of the village and keep open land. Please please please don't keep
overdeveloping!!
7 days ago
Traffic
7 days ago
Continue minimum height; restrict the number of new hotels
7 days ago
Keep the charm of Carlsbad first and foremost. This is a great community and I wouldn't want that to
change with large apartment buildings etc.
7 days ago
Do not build everywhere, leave some nature, greenery, and parks. We do not want to look at a sea of
homes and traffic.
7 days ago
I have looked at your content about ADU and find that the sq. footage offered is too small for comfort,
that should be increased, also you should make it easier to know what areas of the city have housing
where and ADU can be permitted. There is too much cross referencing and I just run out of steam before
I can get to answers.
7 days ago
Please consider the mental health of families when building by placing adequate green space between
housing and busy roads and providing breathing room/green space among the housing units.
7 days ago
1) Height restrictions on commercial and residential construction to maintain quality of life for existing
residents, to keep the small village atmosphere. 2) Parking in the village and surrounding neighborhood
area need to be addressed as spaces are already limited. 3) NO granny flats permitted in single dwelling
lots/neighborhoods where additional parking and noise would be an issue. Leave it for multi family
zoning as it is intended.
7 days ago
Keep the village and barrio protected from BIG developers. Keep Olde Carlsbad's character
7 days ago
Do what's best for Carlsbad even if their is political push back
7 days ago
no building over 2 stories
7 days ago
diversity in both the architecture and the people of new builds
7 days ago
Our elementary schools are overpopulated, adding almost 4000 new homes with half being low income
means we need new/expanded schools. Crowding more kids into existing school won't work. For
example the new homes off of Poinsettia, where are all those kids going to school?
7 days ago
Multiple choice questions are not as clear as discussions with existing community members. Perhaps
Zoom meetings to encourage real-time feedback would be effective.,
7 days ago
Keeping a small town attitude even while growing. Not stretching up to three stories in Village area.
7 days ago
More affordable housing for locals who grew up there.
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Splitting lots that have 15000+ buildable square feet but don't meet the 80' frontage requirement. I own
one property with 20000+ sq ft flat but only 78' frontage and another with 30000+ Sq ft on 60' frontage.
Can't build additional units on either
7 days ago
Tell the State where to go. Carlsbad doesn't need 50+% of new housing to be lower income housing.
7 days ago
Renovate areas that are older or no longer being used before building in new areas
7 days ago
Any new housing plans need to include new elementary schools and middle schools since most are
already over capacity.
7 days ago
Stop development in the Village.
7 days ago
We are interested in eliminating set back requirements and permit for granny flats. That would make
making a granny flat attainable and allow us to contribute to the housing need.
7 days ago
Stop housing expansion And allowing more homes built. It's crowded enough as it is
7 days ago
Right now there are two income married couples who Could buy a home but are unable to because of
the high down payments required . There are people with good incomes who can't even afford rent
because the required first and last and deposit is too high . You have uber wealthy people from out of
country and state continually driving up the price on housing here . They outbid someone who might be
able to buy at the list or a little above the home pricing. Then those out of country or out of state buyer
Turn the property into A Air band b .it's happening too often here in Carlsbad and other seaside cities.
Get rid of prop 13 Or disallow someone with multiple properties to be eligible for Prop 13 and disallow
prop 13 for businesses .
7 days ago
Not overbuilding condos and motels that are starting to block out the sun. also creating traffic problems.
7 days ago
Affordable housing, Public transportation, pedestrian only downtown areas, live-work-park/beach close
7 days ago
limit house units and have rent control
7 days ago
There is vacant land that should be used, and underutilized commercial or industrial land. We do NOT
need more density in existing areas. Keep Carlsbad a desirable place to live!
7 days ago
Keep open space -this is the charm and beauty of Carlsbad. Limit height of buildings to what exists
today, especially in the Village areas. Also institute an exterior design plan that creates a cohesive look to
buildings and less mish mash. This would apply to commercial or multi unit buildings -think how good
Santa Barbara looks -come up with a unique plan for Carlsbad.
7 days ago
We have so much beautiful open space in Carlsbad. Development has been slowly encroaching on that.
We need to try to preserve as much as we can or it will be lost forever.
7 days ago
Why can't housing be near the industrial parks and improve bus stops to make them more attractive for
public use. Also dedicated bike alleys to promote cycling.
7 days ago
I'd prefer you consider how this will impact the amount of traffic and cars in carlsbad. Many
neighborhoods already have too much car congestion.
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Use empty retail and commercial space
Eg Shoppes of Carlsbad for low income housing -could be turned into live/play/shop.
Also before permitting more commercial and retail space, existing vacant buildings should be filled -
would help preserve green spaces
7 days ago
Not every a1·ea needs an abundance of subsidized housing. Areas that are underdeveloped, cities that are
underdeveloped can add as part of new master planned communities at a lesser impact to the
community.
7 days ago
Maintain Carlsbad's unique character.
7 days ago
do not overbuild
7 days ago
Less auto-centric policies like two car garages, over parked commercial buildings in town that don't
encourage walking. More need for traffic calming and helping get people out of cars in Carlsbad. The
pandemic has shown that walking, biking and alternate modes of travel are healthier and free up more
land for housing. Encourage mixed use housing growth in areas near the shopping mall, grocery store
centric shopping center parking lots. The rise of VRBO's and Airbnb needs to be tightly managed to make
sure that the new housing stock isn't turned into short term "pricey" rentals. Built near transit, bike lanes
and near underutilized commercial.
7 days ago
More housing production will solve the cost disparity. Over the last 30 years building activity has slowed
while the region (especially Carlsbad) has continued to create jobs. Housing is where jobs go to sleep at
night.
7 days ago
We would recommend keeping Carlsbad mainly single family homes.
7 days ago
Develop a southwestern Carlsbad park in the Ponto area.
7 days ago
Don't destroy open fields of Carlsbad. Keep open land preserved.
7 days ago
Rent a mobile home. in an inexpensive area. Sorry, but don't live in Carlsbad.
7 days ago
Follow "solutions for change" housing plan. Only provide housing to folks that are clean and sober and
programs that helps them rehabilitate their lives to ensure they can successfully transition to owning a
house and keep it
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Traffic
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Impact on schools and traffic.
7 days ago
Don't do it.
7 days ago
Deed restricted "affordable housing" (publicly subsidized) is expensive to build. You need to give the
market rate builders incentives to make it worthwhile to provide this type of housing. Currently the City's
mandatory build add 18% to the cost of a new home. The current City program forces new buyers and
renters to subsidize their low income neighbors. This isn't fair. Any subsidy should be paid by all Carlsbad
residents and not new buyers & renters.
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No slums. Gear low income housing for seniors and starter homes for young families.
7 days ago
It's very expensive to live here.
7 days ago
Don't put criminals or drug offenders abusers near neighborhoods or schools!
7 days ago
I have grown up in San Diego but I am currently being pushed out due to incredibly high cost of living.
am hoping to be able to utilize this program to keep my family in San Diego close to my family.
7 days ago
According to my communication with Carlsbad police, existing low income housing is where most of their
calls/issues arise. Therefore location and size of developments are important ... more smaller ones, than
less larger ones ... higher visibility areas as opposed to quiet existing areas ... how about putting new
development in path of ingress/egress of police department? haha!
7 days ago
Affordable units in Carlsbad Village. We've lived here for 4+ years, and can't afford to buy on a middle
class salary. Everything is >$500k, which makes purchasing out of my reach as an educator who makes
~$80k. That is a decent salary which affords me a comfortable life, but purchasing seems like an
impossibility for me and my young family.
7 days ago
Keep open areas (parks). More parking for access to beaches lagoons and rivers.
7 days ago
I would like to see more assistance for first time home buyers.
7 days ago
When building affordable housing particularly apartments and the like, DO NOT build large complexes in
one area. Build smaller groups of multifamily buildings spread out. This is requested because large
groupings have other challenges for the future which would reduce property values, negatively affect our
environment, for increased crime, spread of disease considerations and overall look and ambiance of our
city.
7 days ago
Carlsbad is a beautiful city located in an area that is world-class. We need to ensure we keep that level of
beauty while thoughtfully incorporating some lower income dwelling units. When you decide to live in an
area, you study its surroundings along with the individual r.esidence, therefore, the surrounding area
continues to be of high importance. Any attempt to lower that in a distasteful or forced manner would
significantly reduce the incredible job the city planners have historically accomplished. Please continue to
keep an eye on the beauty of Carlsbad --thank you.
7 days ago
Keeping traffic down. should be an extremely important priority as there are already heavy traffic areas.
7 days ago
Open space and parks alongside housing
7 days ago
Fix the horrible traffic FLOW and CONTOL on Palomar and EL Camino
7 days ago
Don't rezone open spaces for developers.
7 days ago
No need to develop affordable units for people with very low to moderate incomes. Prices should be
market based. very low to moderate incomes people should live far inland. By providing affordable units
for people with very low to moderate incomes, you are encouraging people to be lazy and not work hard
at all.
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W new construction, include solar, chargers, and other energy saving options.
7 days ago
Access for senior citizens
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Housing for the middle market!!! Incentives for developers to build housing costing below 450,000
7 days ago
Dant compromise the industrial areas by converting industrial lots to residential use•
7 days ago
It's more practical for the users to create low income housing near goods, services, transportation. This
may be that the housing is not evenly spread across the city but if people can Conveniently get to work
there is more likelihood that they will be able to get out of homelessness.
7 days ago
Let housing market and demand determine home building not California's socialist politicians, including
their locally elected minions. Keep the homeless off of our streets and enforce our laws!
7 days ago
Make it possible for people that have been long term residents able to financially buy a home and stay in
Carlsbad. The only opportunity currently is to move east, i.e. Vista, San Marcos, etc.
7 days ago
finish sidewalks and bike paths thru-out Carlsbad
7 days ago
Consider including public areas such as parks or trails were people can get out and exercise. Parking, not
just on the street. Consider strain on existing traffic flow and patterns, maybe improve that ahead of
time.
7 days ago
affordable housing should not be located near beach area-should be more inland, east of El Camino
Real.
7 days ago
More opportunities for low income families to BUY. The program you have now is insane and impossible
for normal low income families with no help to come up with 60,000+ as a down payment ontop of HOA
fees that are over $350. It's ridiculous
7 days ago
Smart growth and mixing commercial zoning into residential
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Priority to current residents and those who work in Carlsbad or next to Carlsbad.
7 days ago
Make it accessible to long time residents so they don't have to move away.
7 days ago
Emphasize that the housing plan is important for current and future generations. Our children want to
live here too and they should be able to afford some form of housing in Carlsbad. Too much of the
existing inventory is single family-a very expensive option.
7 days ago
Some vacant infill sites should be considered for some additional density. It can be done in a way that
provides new housing units, increases affordability, be compatible with surrounding neighborhoods, and
reduce the overall environmental impacts. City should adopt new zoning code and development code
safeguards to reduce and limit the NIMBY-ism. The "resistance at all costs" NIBMY-ism only make housing
more unaffordable and unnecessarily waste City resources mediating the situation. Less wasted City
resources could result in lower fees, which would make housing more affordable.
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we have enough houses given the traffic and overcrowding anex southern O'side and put them there
7 days ago
Offering home ownership to lower income families.
7 days ago
Transportation infrastructure planning and execution! It is vital.
7 days ago
Cutting Traffic through the village
Making the housing you approve blend
In the village. The current approvals have
Not made the village look like a village.
7 days ago
I have grown up in Carlsbad, work in the school district, and my children attend the district. More than
anything I want a community that protects the environment, provides outdoor space for my children and
families to enjoy nature, and encourage community. We love walking through the trees in Hosp Grove,
and would be so broken hearted to see it torn down or developed. It's my fear that the area will be
developed since it is close to the freeway. We love the lagoons and have utilized the walking trails around
the lagoon since COVID. I feel more communities are going to want more trails and open spaces to
prevent congregating in dense areas like downtown Carlsbad, the beach, etc.
7 days ago
NOT adding more housing.
7 days ago
Listen to the residents not developers
7 days ago
The questions above are difficult to prioritize because they impact each other. The best solution is
probably a blend of priorities. For example, I am not interested in a granny flat because I live in a
community with small lots and limited parking. But I could see how granny flats would be a great
addition in other communities.
7 days ago
I don't oppose granny flats but I do oppose inserting low income housing into higher income
communities,
7 days ago
Please limit new building. Don't turn ua into a border-to border development and traffic like Encinitas.
We're already known for a traffic jam on 1-5, La Costa Ave to 78 .... AND potential widening of
1-5 pis do NOT destroy Holiday Park, It's used and loved by many citizens, particularly the Barrio
7 days ago
Also I would imagine this plan is continuing but zoning areas like outer parking lot for shoppes of
Carlsbad and retail that is not productive enough (adjacent Marshall's strip center) and turning into
condos would be great areas to increase density and not change the charm of the neighborhoods. I
would imagine there are many pockets like this throughout the city.
7 days ago
Large percentage of total building space allocated to public use space and exfra car (non garaged)
parking spaces not just on street.
First floor building set back. No more building right up to sidewalk right of way. Public space between
building and sidewalk to prevent high density area becoming nothing more than a narrow side walk
directly next to huge wall of several stories.
7 days ago
My parents live in Carlsbad which is why I moved here with my family, and I have friends who have done
the same. They are now trying to downsize but do not want to live in a residential community after
everything with COVID. We are actively looking to buy a house with a granny flat or large house where
they can live with us when the time comes.
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Please think about the environment that is most important!
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Think above the environment and the planet. There needs to be room for nature and wild life. Please
help the homeless and low income families! Especially in a time of need right now. Most people in their
twenty's can't afford to move out in Carlsbad there needs to be more options!
7 days ago
Traffic flow
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Plan for parking. Condo and apartment complexes are constantly shorting parking needs, pushing cars
into streets and local businesses. Flexibility to come home is underappreciated
7 days ago
there's alot of people who need affordable housing not everyone has money and we need to keep in
mind that we be helping local businesses and bring the community together.
7 days ago
TrFfic and environmental impact
7 days ago
Start and finish Robertson Ranch retail
7 days ago
Protection of Olde Carlsbad. It makes sense and is ok to add multi unit housing to vacant lots or tear
downs downtown but protecting the character so we do not turn into an eye sore like La Jolla would be of
huge importance. Also, recognition that olde Carlsbad does not have the advantage of parks like south
Carlsbad does so looking at areas like (vacant land adjacent to Hosp Grove) and turning it into a park for
zoning purposes will even out quality of life. A bench or trail is not equal to Olympic swimming pools,
soccer fields etc.
7 days ago
I am an architect in North County and I believe the City ought to reach out to the American Institute of
Architects, if they haven't already, to get our input on how the City should develop. The capital developers
bring is necessary, but they can't help but be influenced by the "bottom line" and that puts too much
pressure on City staff for making decisions. Architects are trained, experienced, unbiased, and creative
within this realm and our insight really ought to be tapped in to.
7 days ago
Keep the green open spaces just that--green and open! Nobody wants to become the bay area with wall
to wall concrete & asphalt!
7 days ago
There is a development being built in the Barrio near Jefferson Elementary. From my understanding, it is
for mentally-ill veterans. I am all for affordable housing for at-risk groups but this does not seem smart,
safe or well thought out. I hope that this project is rethought or at the least, new projects are started with
more thought in mind.
7 days ago
I am totally against affordable housing concepts. For many years I had to commute to work in areas I
wanted to live in but couldn't afford. Plus, when we went to buy our first family home, I was shocked to
find out I couldn't afford to buy the house I grew up in, even though it was just a moderately priced tract
home. I didn't expect people living in those areas to pay for me to live there. I took on the responsibility
MYSELF to work harder and get better educated, better skilled, in order to make myself more valuable to
an employer. It wasn't easy. There is no reason people can't do the same today.
7 days ago
Cluster housing/ essential shopping to minimize traffic and driving needs
7 days ago
Flex public transit on weekends, too, not just on weekdays; this would make it easier to get to scheduled
public transit, which is 1.5 miles away.
7 days ago
Dant do it. We do not need any more traffic, people, etc.
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Do we have enough utilities to expand housing?
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I absolutely do not agree with adding 2,100 low income affordable housing units. I plan to get involved in
fighting this and will do eve,ything possible to prevent this from happening. This is the next step in more
people leaving Carlsbad and the State of CA. Keep ruining your tax base and you are going to turn into
another liberal left wing city.
7 days ago
That builder stop building 5 bedroom houses & build 3 bedroom ranch style homes that is more
affordable instead of California's outrageous housing costs for medium income families as well as lower
income families ... housing costs are out of control!
7 days ago
Affordable housing for young people just starting out in workplace. Affordable rents for them
7 days ago
More options similar to earlier years with helping low income purchase housing. Tired of developers
choosing apartments vs low income purchase options.
7 days ago
N/A
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No more 3 to 6 story" ugly monsters" like the ones recently taking over downtown and the barrio!!!
7 days ago
I do not think additional housing is necessary. Increasing housing density decreases from the value of
Carlsbad. Our beautiful location and suburban culture helps make the city unique and offering more
housing would negatively impact our culture. Additionally, homelessness cannot be solved by simply
constructing new homes; because many homeless men and women struggle with mental illness, the best
way to help them would be through offering more accessible wellness services.
7 days ago
Please do not convert more single home properties which are close to the beach into condos,
townhouses, etc. The little old single houses keep the area charming.
7 days ago
Affordable housing. Smaller single family houses to make single family more affordable.
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N/A
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Currentlivability
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There appears to be a major gap in the type of housing available. It is hard to find single family homes
under 2,000 square feet. Most of the newer homes are over 2,500 square feet and those homes are too
big and expensive for couples with no or one child. Smaller homes are either condo/townhomes,
apartments, or are older beach homes that are close to $1 million.
7 days ago
STOP! Please don't build anymore houses. Seriously, what is wrong with our city council and Mayor! You
all should be ashamed. Worst run city in North County. Stop trying to fill your own agendas and pockets
and leave Carlsbad small and charming. You have already wiped away the identity of Carlsbad. What a
shame. This is very depressing to hear as a life long Carlsbad resident. This survey asks all the wrong
questions. How about are you for or against more housing. Let the residents vote. It is very disheartening
there is no regard to the residents who live here.
7 days ago
There are numerous industrial and commercial business parks that appear to be under utilized or empty.
It would be more benefitable for Carlsbad to give initiatives for repurpose to these buildings. Carlsbad
train station needs parking garage.
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Ease restrictions on ADU's such Lot coverage, and setbacks, Allow for alternative solutions that make it
easier for AD Us to be built such as retaining walls, fencing and reduced separation distances.
Recommend to take a case by case analyses approach to help home owners "make it work" for all. The
city should not "just follow" the guidelines which may result in less ADU opportunities.
7 days ago
Please spend more time fighting against the state of CA ridiculous requirement of affordable housing. We
should be suing the state and standing up for ourselves like Huntington Beach. Not everyone has the
right to live at the beach. Most people I know in low income housing do not work in the city (if at all). It
increases problems with public safety, schooling, increased sex offenders in our community.
7 days ago
Balance new growth needs while maintaining or improving the existing quality of life and community
appeal.
7 days ago
consider the needs of different segments of the population: not everyone needs a McMansion. Some
people would be perfectly happy to live in a town home or a condo, especially if there is a park nearby
that they can use ....
7 days ago
plan low water consumption, solar panel, etc to make sure sustainable
7 days ago
traffic -traffic -traffic
development of better access to public transportation
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None
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Stop the growth. Have the growth as slow as possible. You will lose the charm of this City if you keep
building.
7 days ago
Please keep Olde Carlsbad low density. There is plenty of land in La Costa and areas East of El Camino to
build on. We DO NOT want to become one of the LA coastal towns like Santa Monica or Manhattan
beach!
7 days ago
Height restrictions on high density plans; poor ingress/egress plans such as in high density Bressi Ranch;
height restrictions on coastal sites
7 days ago
Building for families with children and active seniors.
7 days ago
Make affordable housing a priority
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Avoid building Toll Brothers homes and housing that all look alike. Challenge architects developers, and
builders to innovate with more creative solutions, as that's what will attract buyers to Carlsbad.
7 days ago
I'm not sure why we need so much affordable housing in Carlsbad? Living by the coast has never been
considered low cost so why are over 50% of the future development planned to be low cost?
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Environment friendly, affordable
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don't live here if you cant afford. go to school and acquire skills that allow you to increase your income
earning potential. until then, live where you can afford. living near the beach is expensive, if you can't
afford it, move where you can afford.
7 days ago
Locate housing near public transportation if lower income. Actually review the processes for 'lower
income' and ensure that people are adhering to fair practices, especially in the case of older people.
7 days ago
All neighborhoods should have mixed income housing.
7 days ago
Please preserve Carlsbad's open spaces, nature, and beaches. Those are our city's biggest resource and
need to be protected.
7 days ago
As new units are built in Carlsbad, please look at ways to lessen the traffic issues. NOTE: This does not
mean new roads have to be built. It is time to look into what it would take to synch our traffic lights
throughout Carlsbad. The number of times I am driving down palomar airport road in a group of about
40 cars, where we get stopped at light after light, so that one or two cars can pull out is insane. It is
horrible for businesses as people avoid driving, it is stressful for drivers and it is horrible for the
environment. Even ifwe used the technology that my hometown used on the main strip back in the 80's
it would be a grand improvement. In that case the lights were simply synched up (not any new smart
technology, but basic timers.) So if we followed the speed limit properly, you could go the whole 25 traffic
lights, without having to stop once. Even if you didn't time it perfectly, you would never hit more than one
light in a row. It is insane with the technology today and the impact of traffic, that we aren't using 50 year
old tech to make things better for the commuter and the environment. How much less pollution would I
be putting out, if me and the 40 other cars I'm driving with, only had to stop and start once on Palomar
Airport Road, rather than accelerating and braking 20+ times. I know that a simple solution to traffic and
climate issues is anathema to public officials. I'm well aware that you all have grand daydreams about
standing around in a brand-new, ridiculous looking hard-hat and one of those goofy shiny shovels,
breaking ground on a road or transit system. But this is an easy relatively cheap way to make a huge
improvement. Everyone I know complains about how hard it is to get around north county coastal areas
now. Until Carlsbad's leadership finds a way to help with the current traffic situation, I will oppose all new
development, to the best of my ability. I support lower income housing in our city and fully support
efforts to increase our diversity (both racially and economically.) That being said the leadership has to do
something to help out the current residents or all you are going to do is create animosity.
7 days ago
The effect on traffic
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Improving transit to be more convenient for all of Carlsbad so you can live anywhere and work anywhere
without driving.
7 days ago
Please stop (or at least reduce) the deluge of tearing down quaint cottages and replacing them with
mondo multi-home units. By turning Carlsbad into an AirBnB haven, residents are suffering in many
ways. Also, please think about sufficient parking when considering any developments. We have lived in
Carlsbad for 25 years and we are disgusted by all the "improvements," especially downtown. Every time I
see another yellow sign in front of an old home, I know another piece of Carlsbad's history is being
thrown in the dumpster.
7 days ago
Not putting homeless housing by schools and parks where families have young children and are easily
accessible to Family neighborhoods.
7 days ago
Preservation of open land and restricting development at ocean's edge. Increased access to open land,
beach, and lagoons for recreation, especially with respect to auto ingress from 1-5, parking, and public
transportation.
7 days ago
We do not need low income housing in Carlsbad.
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stop it
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none
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Please focus on development where existing commercial access is nearby. Avoid at all costs developing in
currently open space and any area that will have increased traffic impact. I am all for afforable housing,
but these should be priamrily multi-dwelling units near shopping and transit areas
7 days ago
What i was referring to i think is Oceanside and i haven't seen it since they started_ selling them. I would
be interested if older couples purchased any and how has been the turn over. Mobil homes, modular
are better than those but_ not low income any more. My address above was space 11 but it would not
correct
7 days ago
Too crowded. Leave open spaces alone.
7 rlays ago
NIA
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We need more affordable housing rental and purchase as well as down payment assistance that is
attainable. I've personally tried and it is almost as though they don't want the units to sell.
7 days ago
I moved here from New York City. The high-density housing there was awful, and it's not very COVID-19
friendly. I think we can do better than that. If you're going to build more apartments and condos, please
make them livable. That means staggering windows so they're not looking directly inside a neighbor's
home (a view of something relaxing -the ocean, a hill, a tree-lined street, etc.), designing master
bedrooms for two adults to live in (walk-in closets, two sinks}, putting washer/dryer sets and dishwashers
inside the units (or at least the hook-ups), installing proper insulation and dual-pane windows to block
out noise, and making sure the units are big enough to have both living space and storage, including a
garage. Three-story townhomes are not accessible for the elderly or disabled -we need some places that
are level to the ground. Also, no railroad-style homes --you can't fit furniture inside them, and there's no
privacy for roommates or kids. Granny fiats are fine, but you have to imagine that people's grannies will
want room for visitors and all the amenities of a normal home. Please make some plans with two and
three bedrooms and reasonably sized kitchens. The ones I've seen so far are too small for even one
person to live in full-time. Poor and middle-income people are not animals to be kept in depressing
cages. My husband and I live in Carlsbad. Village year-round. I work from my home office as a freelance
editor; my husband is the executive managing editor of a publishing company. Now that his office is
closed, he's working at the dining room table, and his colleagues see the messiest parts of my apartment
on his Zoom calls every day. We need more space, but we can't afford it in Carlsbad Village or any other
part of Carlsbad, even with our income. We'd like to stay here. We like walking to our local shops and
restaurants and the beach, and so do our neighbors. It feels like most of the million-dollar homes around
us are vacation rentals and other income properties that sit empty for most of the year. I'm not sure who
will qualify for low-income housing, but it doesn't take much to feel poor in this economy. The homeless
people will be at the beach no matter what -they might as well have a safe place to sleep. I'm thinking
you're going to have a much nicer community to live in when the costs come down. Thanks for doing this.
7 days ago
Hate this!!!
7 days ago
I am a realtor for 25 years, living and working in Carlsbad. At least 50% or more of the single family
dwellings have CCRs that restrict ADUs but the homes have a large enough lot size (7500 sq ft lots at
least) and there is room for an ADU. The city would have to envoke its ability to supersede the CCR
restrictions and allow the home owners to help meet the current needs of affordable housing, where
those needs were not pressing needs when the CCRs where established 20-30 years ago. In addition, if
the city incentivized the home owners with a $25,000 Incentive or drop any permit fees, the local home
owners across the city would provide a 25-1 dwelling per subsidy ratio, as compared to the current
subsidies. Perhaps there could be a new restriction for no more than 20% of a given CCR neighborhood
to have an ADU, so those neighborhoods don't be Le too dense.
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Affordable homes. Homes with yard space and also not so close to the neighbor.
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Please consider how housing can be made affordable for middle income families. For example, if there
are incentives for developers, is there a way to guarantee that some of portion of the homes built are
offered at a price point affordable to middle income families? I am also in favor of programs that support
low-income and homeless families, but families like mine that don't qualify for low-income programs,
can't afford million dollar houses, and don't want to live in an apartment are getting squeezed out, and
often need to leave the area to find something affordable. As a professional in my 40's who has worked
in education for nearly 20 years it seems my family should be able to purchase a home here, but it's
really not achievable. We're currently getting pushed out of the duplex we've rented for about 8 years (at
a rate that's under market value), as it just sold. I don't know that we will even find a rental that allows us
to stay in the area and keep our kids in the schools they've been attending.
7 days ago
I'm very disappointed to learn that so many more homes will be coming to Carlsabd. I don't want an
abundance of low income homes and people in a city that we pay top dollar to live in. If this goes through
and there are 2100 more income restrictive homes, then I will be moving out of Carlsbad. I'm sure I won't
be the only one. This will make this beautiful city go downhill very quickly.
7 days ago
Developers need to be far more concerned with how homes are located on the sites -paying attention to
solar heat gain from the south and west, paying attention to prevailing winds and to views.
Planting materials used should be drought tolerant and when possible native.
7 days ago
1. We have a growing need for senior housing at or below 30% of the median income. Many seniors have
lived in Carlsbad long term and are now on a fixed income of social security around $1000/month. Many
are at risk of homelessness that have never been in this situation before. The number of people reaching
retirement age is growing as the "baby boomer" generation ages. ADU options have been accessed in
some situations and are very nice accommodations. They do have some drawbacks in access to grocery
stores and other community engagement when the seniors are not able to drive.
2. I placed housing incentives for developers and subsidies for rent above housing programs as all of our
current affordable housing is full and many have years long wait lists. I fully support programs for people
experiencing homelessness and believe they will be so much more successful with a greater inventory of
affordable housing or an increased ability to pay rent.
7 days ago
great job on the video explaining the need for more housing. The are many California beach towns that
have been able to preserve their village and still provide housing. Carlsbad Village is on its way there. I
believe more housing will provide the city with the funding to clean up the village and to solve the
homeless situation.
7 days ago
Stop building
7 days ago
No more new building (houses or hotels) near the beaches -already too crowded, especially with tourists
in the summer.
7 days ago
Infrastructure needs to keep up with the increased housing. Traffic has become a nightmare in Carlsbad.
It seems that in the past growth didn't take into consideration the additional traffic and if it did then the
models used need updating. I've lived here for over 30 years and I've seen a significant increase in traffic
to the point it is virtually impossible to drive anywhere in Carlsbad. Also additional Police, Fire, schools
etc ..
7 days ago
Access to open areas
7 days ago
Having College go all the way through to El Camino to divide up excessive traffic now a problem in that
area.
7 days ago
Add more Equestrian areas
7 days ago
keep the character of the Village, suppirt growth and sustainment of small businesses
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The requirement to build low income housing is Marxist BULLSHIT! No benefit to working people and
families, we never qualify for or benefit from affordable housing. Low income housing brings in
undesirable people and destroys decent neighborhoods. Nobody wants recovering drug addicts and sex
offenders living in their neighborhoods either. Homelessness is not the issue, drug addiction is. Until the
problem is correctly recognized, there will be no solution to homelessness.
7 days ago
Offer preapproved resources of contractors to build adu units
7 days ago
Keep low income housing out of Carlsbad. This will decrease property values and increase crime.
7 days ago
SM art growth to help all residents to enjoy Carlsbad. Ability to build granny flats at a tax advantage would
increase density smartly
7 days ago
Make it easer and faster for housing to be approved. Time equals money. The city has a terrible
reputation for the difficulty it is to get through the process of obtaining a permit.
7 days ago
Preserve areas for community parks and recreation
7 days ago
The Village seems dense enough to me. Not sure leveling old homes or offices and building multiplexes is
the answer. We can only handle so many of the developments like the one at Grand and Harding.
7 days ago
In an age of Covid-19 higher density living (near transit centers) seems imprudent. This will not be the
last pandemic.
7 days ago
HOA fees and services
7 days ago
Add an electronic application process instead of the old fashioned way.
7 days ago
Affordable housing IS NOT THE SOLUTION since it's subsidized by the tax payers! We need to make
HOUSING MORE AFFORDABLE. The poor already have safety nets through entitlements. Middle-class
working citizens need more access to housing. THE ONLY WAY TO DO THAT IS INCREASE THE SUPPLY
(simple economics). Get rid cif the government red tap and dismantle CEQA! Both increase development
costs which makes housing more expensive!!!
7 days ago
Quality of life and property value for current residents. It is not my responsibility nor the City's
responsibility to create affordable housing. You can't buy a Porsche and for the price of a Kia.
7 days ago
It is a privilege to live in Carlsbad but not a right. The city needs to be very careful about the mix of
affordable units with the going rate. Sometimes the market just needs to lead the process. The city now
more than ever needs the funds generated by by property ta~es.
7 days ago
Slowdown!
7 days ago
Carlsbad is close to built out. The survey is based on the false choice that we need affordable housing in
Carlsbad. Our population density is already too high! If anything new development should require larger
lots and increased open space.
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I feel its going to have a negative impact on Carlsbad all around. Putting up thousands of affordable living
homes will effect the overall charm of Carlsbad and effect our property values. Traffic is already a big
problem. Adding over 3000 residents will have a great negative effect.
Where would this be located?
7 days ago
Your "affordable housing" programs are not affordable at all! For qualifying family of 3 to buy a
townhouse for 300k we need to have 1 00k in cash for down payment! Plus mortgage can't exceed 35% of
monthly income. It is a joke and a fraud allowing only kids of rich parents to get house even cheaper!
Well done!!
7 days ago
I am extremely concerned about preserving open space.
7 days ago
Timing traffic lights to relieve congestion! Protect open space.
7 days ago
not lowering the value of housing.
Making carlsbad safe!!!
7 days ago
Preapprovwd granny flat plans from Cory of Carlsbad
7 days ago
Nia
7 days ago
That instead of these huge homes maybe try building smaller homes but we are overcrowded now.
7 days ago
You need to adjust parking restrictions at the north end of state st. This is no residential and the
restrictions for 3 hr parking have severely imp~cted residents. This is no longer a commercial area. You
need to adjust parking as new residential neighborhoods are added/updated.
7 days ago
Definitely building near commercial and retail areas so that people can walk to work. Work with
developers to provide affordable housing programs and with the State to make the qualification less
stringent. Also with banks to create loans that work with the affordable housing guidelines.
7 days ago
Preserve land and natural habitats in Carlsbad
7 days ago
Na
7 days ago
I would like the city to strongly consider reducing parking requirements in existing built areas and new
construction permitting. A ton of valuable space in the village is just parking lots, they are ugly and
increase the walking distance between destinations.
I would also like the city to consider the feasibility of allowing commercial building owners to convert
their unleased buildings to temporary/ improvised housing for the homeless. I don't know exactly how
that would work, but it is disheartening to have hundreds of people sleeping rough in the bushes of
Carlsbad while empty buildings sit vacant.
7 days ago
I do not support permanent establishment of homeless spaces in industrial areas or parking lots as
neighboring cities have done. This encourages permanent relocation of homeless to the city and the
demand on city services. I do agree with the smart creation of affordable housing and programs that
support homeless finding jobs and housing options.
7 days ago
No comment,
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Parking/ schools I parks/ Grocery shopping
7 days ago
Concentration of wealth creates entitlement the same way concentration of poor creates anger. Try to
mix the economic classes the same way we mix religion and pigment.
7 days ago
When considering low income homes consider the people who have spent their life saving their money
to live in a nice community of Carlsbad to not have low income homes near them consider the low
income homes out further out from the beach not in already beautifully developed areas
7 days ago
If i purchased a nice property in carlsbad i would not want high density or granny flat to come in. Parking
is already a problem and i would move to your area for the amenities you already offer. You are a small
community and upscale nice neighborhood but i can't afford the rents of the newer high density, not so
nice places like the ones off the 78 near Wal mart and Koles. No parking not practical as far as living space
and cupboards. Looks nice but couldnt have family and friends visit .. streets narror. Unable to have a
family in them. Where would bikes, wadding pool, toys go. What about my animals. Where to walk them.
Dant remember if they had side walks but no open space. Felt like a huge apartment house on one to
two levels. Might as well have been built eight stories up and had more space and parking on the
outside. Greenery and storage for daily living. Trees that in 40 years will not have roots cracking the
sewer and water lines.
7 days ago
Carlsbad is getting to crowded
Put in long ditch tracking
7 days ago
Go slow and allow current neighbors to adjust and commercial/retail to be built up to support the
increase in residents.
7 days ago
I say NO to ANY PLAN that would add low income or subsidized housing WHATSOEVER to Carlsbad.
I do NOT want any low income or multi family homes in Carlsbad.
I fear that the states stupid and horrible virtue signaling plan is illegal and I am going to protest this new
proposed law to the hilt.
I want Carlsbad to stay the are we can get away from urban problems such as crime, drug use, etc.
7 days ago
Affordable housing should be sustainable and ongoing.
7 days ago
Protect the environment, reduce the traffic and keep buildings low ... 3 stories.
7 days ago
That we are already to crowded.
7 days ago
Keep new housing for homeless, less fortunate individuals, those in group homes (except disabled) a
reasonable distance from schools, etc.
7 days ago
Many HOAs do allow for granny flats so I see this as a barrier for many communities in Carlsbad. The
City's permit department is very frustrating to work with -we are known as a difficult city. We need to
work on improving our relationship with developers, contractors and other in the industry
7 days ago
Keep pushing for help for homeless people: transition housing, job assistance, etc. Also keep pushing for
financial help for families that need it
7 days ago
Do good for all.
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Not building too far up. Blocks views and openness of landscape.
7 days ago
Please consider infrastructure needs and environmental impacts. There needs to be a limit on how much
growth the location can accommodate and tolerate. Please consider: water, trash/waste/sewer, power,
roads, pollution to our ocean and lagoons, air pollution, parks/beaches/parking for those, etc..
7 days ago
Let's use the Barrio for denser housing with a great neighborhood feel. Make it feel special and feature
farming/ Hispanic heritage
7 days ago
Preserving existing open space especially along the coast in South Carlsbad. How can we save the last
remaining coastal property at Ponto and create a park like environment, legal beach parking and open
space that enhances the southern gateway to Carlsbad
7 days ago
Finding ways to incentivize local owners, rather than large investor groups who buy up tens of rental
properties. I don't mind rentals (I hope to own one someday), but it is frustrating to see how many are
"corporate" short-term rentals
7 days ago
More reasonable rates for renters as rent is very high.
7 days ago
Please fight these state numbers. There are other affordable areas that people can live (Vista, San
Marcos, Escondido) --Carlsbad is an affluent area and we want it to stay that way. The state's approach is
a horrible way to provide low income housing. Please don't force it down the throats of affluent
communities!!!!!!!
7 days ago
NIA
7 days ago
Designating such a large share of new housing units for "very low to moderate incomes" will lead to
extremely predictable challenges and exacerbate many of the existing challenges we have today. There
are many ways to encourage local residence for the members of our community who have lesser income
and I hope the city leadership will look deeper at all options rather than this proposal.
7 days ago
Preserving the open spaces and environmental integrity of our coastal location.
7 days ago
In addition to transportation issues, how more housing will impact essential services such as fire dept.
and police.
7 days ago
traffic flow with changes to min and max speed limits in residential areas, fire suppression, and wildlife
corridors, police and fire coverage, maintaining business-friendly climate, limiting opportunities for new
fees as revenue generators,
7 days ago
Stop ruining the village. New modern 3+ story buildings don't fit.
7 days ago
Easy access to schools for low income children.
7 days ago
Keeping as much open space as possible.
7 days ago
Access to basic shopping and services close by
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Instead of continuing to push for increased density and housing on Ponto Road/Avenida Encinas, provide
Ponto Park and missing park/ unconstrained open space that the City of Carlsbad owes its residents.
7 days ago
We are city locked (no space to expand or develop in any direction). So I would suggest tackling
affordability over a raw increase in numbers. Don't be too quick to convert land to residential, as we
definitely still want businesses to stay!
7 days ago
Lobby to change this law. I cannot see how these actions will improve life in Carlsbad CA.
7 days ago
Less weight should be given to those who want no growth. If that attitude existed 20 years ago, half of
the people who are against new housing would not live h.ere themselves.
7 days ago
Low income homes do not need to exist in Carlsbad. Quit ruining every city in this state to try and cater
to people that want free handouts.
7 days ago
Allow very small homes to be built on vacant lots.
7 days ago
No more buildings necessary!
7 days ago
Stop building new huge single family mansions. That is the worst waste of space.
7 days ago
Have the homeless sign up for sponsors. The people who care can help them. I'd rather my money be
spent on improving schools and helping those that got into college but can not afford to go.
7 days ago
Don't make it like Orange County!
7 days ago
Safety. Increased population should increase safety measures.
7 days ago
The city should stay entirely out of affordable housing except for allowing granny flats, reducing
minimum square foot requirements, and maybe in some cases reducing minimum lot size requirements,
then let the market do its thing.
7 days ago
Loans and down payments assistance. No free housing. You already approved the drug houses right next
to the youth baseball field and killed those property values, dot destroy the entire city
7 days ago
Traffic is bad enough and growth of the city has grown exponentially since I've been here (2010). Let's
'keep the look and feel of Carlsbad what we live here for.
7 days ago
Keep the character of our village and don't turn it into Newport Beach.
7 days ago
Low income housing and housing for the homeless should be provided and developed in areas that the
property/ land values are at a lessor cost.
7 days ago
Affordable housing for handicapped individuals near transit center or bus stops
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incentives for builders to convert office space to resident space especially when located near transit and
other services. That seems to be the current trend and least amount of impact.
7 days ago
Capping housing prices and only allowing people who already live here to buy housing first.
7 days ago
More homes to buy should be available for families that fall under the 80%AMI category
7 days ago
Do not alter single family neighborhoods. Please reduce to the extent legally possible addition of low
income housing within the city.
7 days ago
Not having high density housing
7 days ago
People buy into communities that are zoned for single-family housing because that is what they desire.
Don't destroy what those folks have chosen to live and worked hard to purchase. Yes, respect the rights
of others but, also respect the wishes and desire of all not just a few.
7 days ago
There needs to be more affordable housing in the 80%AMI category. More condos and detached homes
should be available for families to buy in the 80%AMI category.
7 days ago
Please keep the new housing out of the lagoons. Also, the newer buildings in the village don't fit in with
their surroundings. Hopefully, Carlsbad doesn't end up putting in the giant hotels that Oceanside put in
their Downtown area. Ruins the flow of the city.
7 days ago
No low income dwelling in neighborhoods
7 days ago
Traffic congestion has changed the character of the city. A better job needs to be done managing this in
the future. Smart high density housing around public (train, bus) transportation. Filling in the last open
areas (low density spread) is the worst option. Also, too many industrial building already. Stop approving
those, best to have high density housing if it has solid public transportation access.
7 days ago
Affordable housing is a difficult issue to tackle, we need to provide more affordable housing while
maintaining the value of homes in the area and keeping homeless issues limited ... ! don't want Carlsbad
to turn into a homeless camp like downtown San Diego.
7 days ago
leaving open spaces that help make Carlsbad so desirable.
7 days ago
Stop building multi-story housing units in the village area in order to attract leisure tourists and help
Carlsbad residents to continue to be proud of their community.
7 days ago
Impact of traffic and variety of housing on the community and environment
7 days ago
People buy into communities that is zoned for single-family housing because that is what they desire.
Don't destroy what those folks have chosen to live and worked hard to purchase. Yes, respect the rights
of others but, also respect the wishes and desire of all not just a few.
7 days ago
Add more low income housing to the la costa area rather than areas that already have low income
density.
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I think these state mandates are an over reach. The American dream is what you make it. Mine was to
work hard and get out of the city of Detroit. I didn't have any assistance from family but I had the dream.
To bring the city to me again is in my opinion unconstitutional. This is a democrat dream. To give to all at
the expense of those that have worked so hard. I just hope you are tracking crime. It will help when you
go to court to push back on the state.
7 days ago
Domestic violence housing and resources.
7 days ago
you've mentioned it but I'll say it...affordability! I'd be interested in what that means when making
decisions
7 days ago
some of the master planned communities could handle ADUs if some of the land behind the existing
homes was given to the landowner if they were going to do an ADU. I can think of many instances where
there isn't sufficient land, but if the owner is allowed to move the fence back 15 feet in the HOA
maintained open space, there would be room for an ADU.
7 days ago
Not fair to those who pay to live here to subsidize those that can't. You should live within your means. If
people can't afford to live in carlsbad then they move where they can afford.
7 days ago
Safe permanent supportive housing for disabled women and otherwise extremely vulnerable persons
7 days ago
The granny flats we have looked at are fairly small compared to other cities. The square footage should
be raised considering the lot size if applicable.
7 days ago
When adding to an existing house (Granny flat, added sf), limit the reassessment of property tax
exposure
7 days ago
Traffic mitigation especially on the local thoroughfares and highways.
7 days ago
Thank you for the survey. Please do not develop any residential or commercial buildings by the coast.
Please build a park by Ponto Drive. We do not want any more development by our beautiful coastal
areas. Save that precious land, and/or build a park for our kids. Thank you!!
7 days ago
Parking, traffic flow, and please do something with Ocean st, someone is going to get hurt if it remains
the same as it is!!
7 days ago
Affordable housing that is accessible to all that need it-don't make it impossible to get.
7 days ago
Please don't disrupt the lives of current Carlsbad homeowners just to appease the mandate. We chose
Carlsbad for a reason and drastic changes will create a situation for homeowners want to move out of
the city.
7 days ago
Please maintain the quality of life Carlsbad provides by what has been well thought out community
planning that combines open space, access to amenities, lack of congestion, upscale communities,
smartly integrating clean industry to attract top talent.
7 days ago
Since almost all new development has been in northern Carlsbad start putting more in Southern
Carlsbad!!!
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Try to intermix socio-economic factions throughout our communities. This makes for a healthier, more
just society.
7 days ago
N/a
7 days ago
The state of CA should get rid of all the pointless red tape/rules and fees and allow builders/developers
to build the housing that everyone needs. If Carlsbad is going to put low income housing somewhere, I
think there should be programs/consideration given to how the crime rate is going to be affected and the
additional tools/resources the police will need.
7 days ago
*enough as it is*
7 days ago
Love the concept of live-work areas. Currently we live in the Village which is great, except all the
amenities aren't here yet (such as a nice market for groceries, decent pharmacy, dry cleaner, etc).
On a different note: how about converting some of the big empty Shoppes at Carlsbad into housing?
Seems like a lot of wasted space by Sears.
7 days ago
We are not in favor of more construction. There seem to be lower cost options for housing in very nearby
areas like San Marcos, Vista, etc. we should stand up to State government if they try to force us into
development.
7 days ago
Accessory units for twinhomes. Very important that everybody of fits in lot can get Adu
7 days ago
Stop developing the downtown area. Make plans to develop in other areas besides the downtown
locations. There is already too much traffic and besides the tall buildings that are being developed look
terrible!
7 days ago
Request that seniors have lower income requirements in order to rent. 2.5 to 3 times income to rent is
too hard for a single senior
7 days ago
Living in a affluent community is a privilege not a right. We do not believe in affordable housing and low
income programs for these types of areas. People need to earn the right to live in an affluent community.
7 days ago
Maintain existing open space, add parks near coast to enhance environmental character of City of
Carlsbad as promoting its live work lifestyle (Dana Point to San Clemente coastal drive
Allow conversion of existing homes to allow over age 55 to modify single residence into dual residences
to allow multiple elderly to share separate residences within single property and minimize expenses
while maximizing benefits of socialization, meals, medical welfare etc -promotes Carlsbad's concern for
elderly aging in place and great retirement area
7 days ago
STOP building housing. Do not pander to developers. Cease providing permits for housing units taller
than 2 stories tall. Carlsbad is built up to bough as it is!
7 days ago
Identify how "character" is defined or what is meant by "character" in the question above. Does it involve
the Historic properties or established zoning of documented architectural styles?
7 days ago
Don't want to turn Carlsbad to be like Orange County, San Diego, or LA. Don't want over development,
low income housing, homeless shelters, or anti business policies.
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The downtown area of Carlsbad west of the 1-5 has already taken its fair share of the homeless issue,
parking problems and high density buildings. In order to maintain the look and feel of our beach
community, please consider creating more housing outside of the already overcrowded north Carlsbad
areas. In addition, as older homes in downtown Carlsbad are torn down and remodeled, not every street
and lot should be zoned for multiple dwelling residents. Single family homes help maintain the charm of
our community. There is only so much high population density a community can handle before it loses
it's appeal to tourists as well as residents.
7 days ago
The value of existing homes and neighborhoods. Nobody wants to see the value of their home decrease -
though we understand the need for affordable housing in Carlsbad.Just do it in a smart way that
benefits those who need help and the needs and perspectives of the current residents
7 days ago
Keep Carlsbad Great. Allow granny flats, make the permitting process easier/less expensive. Build in
industrial sites, keep it out of our village, and don't ruin any greenspace. We have many unused buildings
that would make wonderful apartments. Traffic is getting to be like LA please keep that in mind.
7 days ago
Limit size and number of subdivisions for existing larger lots
7 days ago
Be mindful of any increased traffic. Require developers to include significant green space. Require
developers to offer significant affordable housing in addition to the million dollar+ units they are
building.
7 days ago
More" Senior" over 55 yrs projects like" Ocean Hills Country Club" in Oceanside. More single level
Condo projects. Too many 3 story tall condo projects are being built in Bressi and downtown Village. Not
a product for the majority age group of our area!
Please space out the new projects toward the east side of Carlsbad. Too much in downtown .. Thanks
7 days ago
Expand on mixed use zone so downtown Carlsbad can grow upwards
7 days ago
To make housing denser, create more traffic, and overall throw people into affordable apartments in
areas in which we chose to avoid these situations doesn't help the overall character of Carlsbad.
Sometimes the simple truth has to apply, if you can't afford to live here then maybe you shouldn't be or
perhaps you have to try a bit harder to earn that right. If I couldn't laddies living here then I'd be inland
more, or out of California. I'm all for helping out to a point but there is a time to have others be
responsible for their own situations and circumstances. I've seen what bringing in low income housing
does to areas. You can all bury your head in the sand and pretend it will be okay, but ultimately it will be
a downfall of any area. Time to think clearly and stop trying to solve every problem through taxpayers
pockets. Responsibility for ones actions and circumstances. We all have the ability to get help, it's how we
choose to loft ourselves up with that help or sit and squander and demand more money for doing
nothing is the problem.
7 days ago
"Ranking my priorities" in this survey was an exercise in identifying which ideas I find least abhorrent, and
it was not easy. I do not agree with any of your initiatives that use the tax dollars of hardworking people
to subsidize others. The City of Carlsbad should gather some intestinal fortitude to push back against the
state's unnecessary, illogical, and immoral mandates. If not, then my suggestion is to put some granny
flats in Governor Newsom's backyard. Once that happens, I might reconsider.
7 days ago
Keep 40% of Carlsbad green space!
7 days ago
More parks, family friendly places, better eating establishments, update down town, Oceanside and
Encinitas have 10 times better places to go when driving 101
7 days ago
Traffic and it's related disadvantages, i.e., speeding, noise pollution, concern for the residents, pedestrian
safety need to be addressed in all neighborhoods, particularly Carlsbad Blvd. before the City of Carlsbad
attempts to add more housing.
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No comment
7 days ago
I would like to see options that would potentially appeal to my children so they can stay in the area.
Granny flats for example are not appealing to young people.
7 days ago
Really need more affordable housing
7 days ago
Prices for both owning and renting are beyond the reach of even above average wage earners. This can
not continue if Carlsbad is to have a strong economic situation for residents.
7 days ago
There always seems to be discussion for 'low income' housing. While ignoring the majority of population
that falls within the medium to medium high income that still can't afford a home in Carlsbad. Building a
1 million dollar homes (which should be only worth half that) and having an option for a 900k home is
not 'affordable'. Please stop allowing builders to pretend they are building "affordable" housing. Stop
calling it affordable housing. Just make the prices go down for eve1yone and not just the rich or ones with
homes to be able to afford to buy a home. Only way to make the overall median prices to go down is with
more supply.
7 days ago
Be respectful of the Charm that Carlsbad was once known for, don't let decisions be made purely on Tax
$$ and revenue. Please limit building, consider long range strategy!
7 days ago
I am a nurse and it is for myself very hard to afford to live here to be near where my son goes to school
and near my other kids and grandkids. I don't know how grown children are able to move out on their
own ANYWHERE around here and start their adult lives. It is TOO expensive.
7 days ago
Build more schools to accommodate growth and build East. Traffic is a huge issue and the freeways have
to be able to accommodate the growth as well.
7 days ago
Since there is a water shortage and we are asked to ration water, there should be a moratorium on all
building both commercial and residential until the water shortage is resolved. Don't ask me to not use
water while you continue to develop where each development needs water contributing to your needs
for existing residents to not use water. We don't have sufficient water for the developments we currently
have.
7 days ago
The outdoor space and trails in Carlsbad is what so many of us love. Adding to already developed areas
seems the best option
7 days ago
I think additional growth in Carlsbad is a big mistake. It feels in many ways we are at capacity
7 days ago
N/A
7 days ago
Section 8 has been closed it would be nice to see it open and actively accepting applications new ones for
people to receive assistance
7 days ago
Please don't let us turn onto another L.A. or Orange County with every inch filled with people and
housing. And, consider the environmental impact as a top priority!
7 days ago
incentives for multiple older homes to be removed and lots combined for denser housing Still seems like
there is a lot of empty commercial properties that could become housing
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Be sure that the new developments have "affordable" housing. Not more million dollar condos
7 days ago
Affordable senior programs like transportation to special programs and personal need such as dr appts.
Make it possible to give up driving.
7 days ago
Seek out and reward home builders that have demonstrated care toward the communities they build in
and desire to bring home affordability to communities. Their values should be based on serving people
and not profits alone.
7 days ago
Consider the environment in these plans, i.e. make solar energy a requirement, water conservative yards
(reclaimed water) and tress!
7 days ago
We chose this area to live in because there were lots of parks, open space and the ability to have a large
back yard for kids. The city needs to ban together will other cities to preserve the character of our small
coastal towns. The state should not be given a free pass to increase Carlsbad's density against residents'
will. This is something the City Manager, City Attorney and City Council should aggressively fight in court.
7 days ago
I think it is a requirement, but I am not a fan of rent controlled affordable housing in carlsbad, or anyone.
What I have heard is it meant for those who can do lower income jobs needed in our city, maids for
hotels, etc. .. but there really aren't any rules/procedures that ensure people with ce1tain types of
jobs/careers get to live in these places so it seems it just goes to other low income folks who aren't doing
essential jobs in our community. Also, I think vista and san marcos are plenty close to carlsbad to serve
that need. If you have to, I'd say putting this in the eastern and northern parts of carlsbad where they are
a bit more secluded makes sense to me. I like converting certain things to get better use of land. There is
some coastal property south of palomar airport road and just east of pch (south ponto?) that has trailer
parks and? that seems like it could be better used for housing, hotels, restaurants and entertainment. I
like that some of it is open area now but it doesn't seem to serve a purpose other than not looking
cluttered (which is a good thing. I like the idea of our coastline not looking over developed but right now
it seems under developed. I like how you did low coast housing/apartments off laurel tree lane. It is
pretty well hidden. I only see it because I work at the 24 hour fitness right there. What about that lot on
the corner by 24 hour. Kind of weird it is not developed but I think it is privately owned but for sale.
7 days ago
No more new dwellings. Utilize existing buildings for conversion to affordable dwelling.
7 days ago
I love that carlsbad still had wide open spaces ... lf we could try to keep new developments within already
developed areas or unoccupied/vacant commercial conversions that would be ideal!
7 days ago
That sucks me housing list has been close for quite some time it would be nice to see it open and
accepting applicants
7 days ago
Lobbying the state to incentivize developers to build more affordable housing and a community outreach
program to break down the stigmas of affordable housing (For example, only poor people or criminals
use those programs). Housing density should increase in all areas of the city (there are 2,500-sq ft+
condos in the Village) to allow for more housing. The city should also significantly reduce its fees on
developers who are redeveloping out-of-date housing so they can include more affordable options to
residents and focus on the back-end economics with more property taxes being collected as a result of
more housing.
7 days ago
Low income housing should be built in less desirable areas for future single family home development
... near Palomar Airport and Faraday would make sense because there is access to public transportation
and employment
7 days ago
Racial diversity.
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Do not build up the village. Do not build on Ponto.
7 days ago
If you approve ADU's they should NOT impact neighbors. ADU's that impact the property values and use
of neighbors property (ie units above garages that look down into neighboring yards) should not be
permitted under any circumstances. I am all for affordable housing if it takes into account the quality of
life for existing residences as well as newcomers.
7 days ago
Growth is not success. Carlsbad does not need to be a home for everyone.
7 days ago
Traffic in Carlsbad is increasingly challenging. We need a smart traffic light management system in place
ifwe are going to increase the number of housing units in the area.
7 days ago
Carlsbad is a quiet retirement style community, don't pack it with low income and subsidized housing
7 days ago
Spread out new construction. I'm not seeing a lot of new construction outside 92008.
7 days ago
We should not be providing more low income housing. High density housing is destroying the City. The
traffic is already completely unacceptable. The City should be more focused on small, single family
development and saving the undeveloped land for environmental use. Carlsbad should stand up to the
State and try and save what's left of the City.
7 days ago
Keep our community beautiful. Get rid of the motels on Avenida Encinas ... make that street a no parking
zone to reduce the homeless encampment that is slowly developing there. Your tax paying residents will
leave if it becomes worse
7 days ago
Focus on maintaining a consistent "look and feel" in Carlsbad. We are seeing too much inconsistency
throughout the city.
7 days ago
Actually putting in the affordable housing you are supposed to so essential workers like grocery store
clerks don't have to add long commutes.
7 days ago
I strongly suggest consider how to convert unused retail and commercial space into housing before
utilizing land and resources to build new construction. There are so many vacant properties out there
right now it seems wasteful to not utilize them.
7 days ago
Creating small condos ( like 200 sq feet) that can accommodate low income single dwellers. I lived in a
big city in a studio that was 150 sq feet. I was quite content. I had small kitchen/bath and bed combo. Not
every low income person needs a ton of space.
7 days ago
keep the riff raff out of our nice suburban neighborhoods that we pay alot of money for. If people can't
afford to live here then they need to move someplace else. Tell Daddy Newsome to fuck off and let local
cities determine what's best.
7 days ago
Affordable for middle class. We are being priced out of our area
7 days ago
Protect open spaces
7 days ago
Don't build anything more in the Carlsbad Village area.
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Solar energy panels on all new homes. Green areas and parks. Good/improved public transit routes and
schedules.
7 days ago
The need for more affordable housing. I have lived in Carlsbad for 25 years. I sold my house in 2018 and
cannot afford to buy another property here. Carlsbad is a great city, but the cost of housing is out of
reach for so many people.
7 days ago
No new taxes; maintain my property value and/or property taxes. While I support affordable housing at
the same time I earned my college and graduate degree thru diligence, focus and hard work. All ppl
should have the same chance. We are not all equal economically, that's how i, is ...
7 days ago
Avoid sprawl, increased traffic congestion, and minimize impaec on the environment. And PLEASE no
more beach front property that further reduces public access to our shore line. That new hotel project at
South Ponto is going to ruin one of the best beaches in Carlsbad.
7 days ago
Affordable housing do families and young adults can make Carlsbad their home. Diversity and
inclusiveness is important
7 days ago
Incentives to home owners w upgrade their houses and properties.
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we are already too crowded, just add ADU units
7 days ago
Develop a detailed "Comprehensive Plan" encompassing all aspects; maintaining a Carlsbad "look and
feel", traffic, access to businesses, avoiding excessive commercialism, avoiding excessive density ....
7 days ago
Get rid of HOAs or make this apply to HOA communities.
7 days ago
Making AU D's easier to build so renters have more options in beautiful suburbs of Carlsbad.
7 days ago
Lowe income housing is still too expensive for me.
Can't afford my condo, can't afford the rent for an apartment.
7 days ago
Stop allowing builders to tear down single family home to build multi-unit properties. In my
neighborhood this is completely changing the charm, and significantly increasing the number of cars.
The whole look of the neighborhood is being ruined. Also please consider not tearing down businesses
that have been around for years, only to build a new unsightful track housing communities. Regarding
housing for homeless, please consider building in various areas, not just the village.
7 days ago
Propertynd character of the neighborhood. I've saved money for years, lived in a modest budget, no
cable, no internet put off having kids until I was 45 all to be able to buy an expensive home. It's not fair to
these people to barn put low income housing across the street.
7 days ago
none
7 days ago
Don't ruin our community. We have fought and worked hard to afford our home and don't want to see
property values plummet and crime increase.
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parks, dog parks, trails and rec areas
7 days ago
Let's stop piling up more people, more traffic and more congestion. People who already live here and pay
taxes are suffocating with homeless and noise pollution in the village. Not everyone needs to live here. If
let's get everyone live in the village approach continues, we will move out! Think about us too and make
us happy ...
7 days ago
Stop building high rises in the Village/Barrio. It is destroying the community character. Do more to ensure
new construction or renovations blend in with the rest of the neighborhood.
7 days ago
Don't be bullied by liberals, do the right thing for smart development
7 days ago
Limit planes and noise pollution. Make sure that housing includes parking/traffic issues.
7 days ago
STOP CARLSBAD DEVELOPMENT. TOO MANY EMPTY BUILDINGS. TOO HIGH OF RENTS. TOO MANY
PEOPLE AND NOT ENOUGH WORK.
TOO LITTLE NATURAL HABITATS LEFT.
7 days ago
Carlsbad is loosing it's beach community charm with overcrowding already. Seems like open / farm land
is gone. We could use legislation to slow down the need for affordable housing by looking at alternative
programs and better understanding what is driving the demand for affordable housing.
7 days ago
More affordable housing for family that makes $200k and less. Low HOA and no mello roos
7 days ago
Do not conflate unaffordable housing for teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other public servants
with housing low income people. Either pay public servants enough to live in Carlsbad or subsidize their
rents or mortgage and remove them from this discussion.
7 days ago
Reject Gavin Newsom's housing proposals that would cause division in our community. Carlsbad is a
great city to raise children. Don't wreck it like what we see going on in San Francisco, LA, certain parts of
San Diego, and other communities.
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We do not need any more housing development in Carlsbad. Due to traffic and over populated areas, we
should improve what we have and keep the rest as open land and possible park space.
7 days ago
I do not want this plan to go through, this will only create communities good families won't want to live.
Driving people to leave Carlsbad.
7 days ago
I do not feel that catering to the homeless is the solution. Most choose to be homeless and 95% of them
are either drug ad.diets or mentally ill. They are a deficit to society and a major health risk for safety and
security. There are enough programs in the state of California to placate to the homeless. Teach a man to
fish not hand him fish!
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The city must show strong leadership and not build on any open, natural space. Our open spaces make
Carlsbad unique as a coastal city and is an economic driver. Post-COVID, there will be many buildings that
will be vacant or under-utilized. These areas can be re-zoned for multi-generational and affordable
housing units (condos, duplexes, etc) which are community centers and wakable/bikable villages near
services. Planning ahead of time for reducing the need for driving will be key to meeting our climate
action goals. Also, the city must seek partnerships with green tech, innovative, socially conscious
developers who invest in communities and are not just seeking maximum commercial profit.
7 days ago
Instead of dense apartments, think about more spacious living that can also be affordable. With
COVID19, places like Los Angeles and NYC were highly impacted due to dense and small apartment
space.
? days ago
Keep open spaces for the enjoyment of the community. It's getting too dense in the city proper. Build in
areas evenly throughout Carlsbad.
7 days ago
Mandatory minimum lot sizes!!!! All lots should be at least 7,000 sq. Ft!!!
7 days ago
put the cheap seats out east
7 days ago
Stop building
7 days ago
Don't make decisions that results in an over crowded city.
7 days ago
Zone 15, Sunny Creek is basically undeveloped. There are three major roads in the area (ECR, College,
Cannon). The Sunny Creek specific plan is out of date. The land use on a large portion of the acreage calls
for large-lot, estate-type development. This specific plan should be re-drawn, using today's land-use tools
to better plan this area as a possible long term solution for the lack of supply in the City of Carlsbad. To
miss this opportunity to utilize Zone 15 as sensible and logical solution to the housing dilemma would be
catastrophic mistake.
7 days ago
Help in emergency Rental assistance situations like COVID-19
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n/a
7 days ago
We do not need more housing in Carlsbad. We bought in this area specifically because housing could not
be added around us. Yet we have "affordable" apartments on Alga and Dove Lane and they do not add to
the appeal of Carlsbad. These apartments should not be subsidized with taxpayer dollars.
7 days ago
State Law should not mandate to Carlsbad to have x amount of low income housing. Carlsbad should
invest in fighting this law.
7 days ago
We will need to make sure the schools in Carlsbad grow and are able to accommodate growing number
of students. Expand parking possibilities and most importantly public transportation! Low income
families will need access to it in order to get to their jobs.
7 days ago
Don't ruin the environment and living space of nature and wildlife
7 days ago
Think about the economics of pricing. The low supply and high demand drive the price up. High demand
is not something easily fixed, but providing more supply will help keep prices lower/stable. We don't want
the city to boom in population, so the question is: how do you increase supply without turning Carlsbad
into a large metropolitan city?
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My husband and I have kids in the Carlsbad school district. We are working professionals, he is a teacher
and I work in healthcare. Compared to others in Carlsbad, our savings or monthly income might not be
as large but we still pay quite a bit in rent each month and I would like to be able to purchase a home
here. It would be nice to have more housing options for families.
7 days ago
This entire project is bullshit. People have NO intrinsic right to a home near the beach. That's why our
home was more expensive than those in East county.
7 days ago
We moved here for the school district, used to own in Vista. Housing needs to support the community
but not impact the school's capabilities.
7 days ago
No new developments-preserve what little open space is left
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7 days ago
I think Carlsbad has an excellent track record in the careful planning of this City.
7 days ago
Continue to keep the roads for cars well maintained. I am very concerned about the SAN DAG proposal to
force more mass transit by creating toll roads etc. Once again -Covid-19 should teach us that more
density is not necessarily a good thing -and being packed in on a bus or a train isn't what I am looking for
when it comes to transit.
7 days ago
High density housing generally does NOT maintain the character of Carlsbad. We should not be seeing
more of this unless it is replacing existing high density housing/apartments.
We should still have an emphasis on public benefit from developed growth, e.g. parks and open space to
balance rather than those funds being used towards subsidizing affordable housing
7 days ago
Think about the little guy. I grew up in Cardiff but am struggling to hang on/stay in the area as a single
mother of two school-aged children, despite earning over 6 figures.
7 days ago
The city should stay entirely out of affordable housing except for reducing minimum square foot and
minimum lot size requirements, then let the market work.
7 days ago
not change the character of existing neighborhoods
7 days ago
Lower density housing is preferred in outlying areas with bus transit increased to accommodate
movement to jobs within the city. Lessening traffic congestion should be a priority.
7 days ago
Don't listen to the NIMBYs
7 days ago
I'm baffled by the assumption that everyone who wants to live in Coastal California should be given a
home within their price range. I was born in California, but had to live in another state until I could afford
to live here (I never assumed I had a "right" to live in a particular city). The USA is a huge place ... not
everyone gets to live in Carlsbad or La Jolla (sorry). So frustrated by all this.
7 days ago
I hope that current open space can be preserved, particularly areas that are currently farmed or could be
farmed. New construction should as much as possible be in areas already developed. Developers should
be assisted in purchasing properties that are run down or near the end of their service life in order to
build new construction.
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Help with special financing for first time buyers and buyers with reduced income nearing or at
retirement.
7 days ago
Give homeowners incentive to offer empty rooms for rent to increase housing units for low income
family or individual.
7 days ago
Emphasis on making roads safer and more convenient for walking/biking to encourage commuting
without the use of vehicles or public transportation.
7 days ago
New rental properties and subdivisions must include larger number of low rent units for tradeoffs in
density. Impacting an entire community reducing height restrictions, and adding units MUST increase the
number oflow income units, not just one or two units.
7 days ago
Do not destroy neighborhoods. Allow and encourage more senior housing to open up Ahousing for
younger people.
7 days ago
single story models are in high demand. They could be used in conjunction with granny flats with a
separate entrance for extended family members or affordable housing rentals.
7 days ago
Better access to first time home buyer programs. It seems like you either have to be poor or well-off to
buy a house. I make too much money to qualify for a first time home buyers program but but enough to
save for a down payment.
7 days ago
Keep growth to a minimum. This is already a crowded city and will lose its luster. Carlsbad has always
been clean, well run, and quaint compared to many other San Diego cities. Over developing puts that in
jeopardy.
7 days ago
less apartments and condos. more affordable single family homes!!
7 days ago
I believe the basic premise of this survey is flawed. Why does Carlsbad even need to grow at all? As Covid-
19 should show us all -more density isn't necessarily a positive thing. I think Carlsbad (especially around
the village) is too dense already.
7 days ago
NO LOW INCOME HOUSING IN THE Cl1Y OF CARLSBAD
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None
7 days ago
More affordable housing near downtown area. More million dollar condos and $2500 rent for one
bedroom apartments make Carlsbad unaffordable for long time residents
7 days ago
Impact on schools
7 days ago
Make home rental easier to get for groups of unrelated people, such as a group of 4 friends.
7 days ago
Public Parking in the village is a nightmare
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economic integration
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Single story home, with a down stairs (affordable rental restriction) grariny flats, are in high demand in
our neighborhood, and could be developed, or added onto, to meet the cities affordable housing
requirement.
7 days ago
New housing should not be developed. Carlsbad is already overpopulated and too congested. This is true
even without the thought of how much more this would add to the freeway traffic problem. Quit trying to
give housing away for free to people who don't deserve it. Carlsbad doesn't need more property tax
income. I think the city will do fine without trying to put money in the council's pockets at the expense of
carlsbad residents.
7 days ago
Limit density in the village, especially along Garfield. Restore the charm and build less boxy condos that
are large and block views and light.
7 days ago
I hope when housing is add you add the require infrastructure to support it so current systems are not
overload in including beach parking, parks, city services POLICE AND FIRE.
7 days ago
There needs to be more affordable housing for younger kids. Near similar existing housing. The
homeless need help to overcome their issues, be it drinking, drugs, mental illness or some combination.
Housing is not the issue getting them the appropriate help to try resolving the underlying issue needs to
be fixed first.
7 days ago
Nothing else.
7 days ago
Help the homeless population and make community efforts to allow those to access to hud and housing
for all, mental health and employment guidance for all.
7 days ago
Don't let speculative real estate developers come in and build multi-story "mixed use" monstrosities with
housing that only considers "luxury condos." Similarly, developers like Shea come into neighborhoods
and shoehorn in their out of character developments, which are out of character and designed for
maximum profit. Preserve our remaining open space, and use existing dormant retail and/or industrial
areas for new housing, but with an eye towards maintaining sustainable density.
7 days ago
Change the school zoning for those with a Carlsbad address to be able to send their children to Carlsbad
schools and not San Marcos schools
7 days ago
Traffic patterns. Zoning issues.
7 days ago
Please stop the infill development. The development near us (Shea Homes) does not match the character
of aide Carlsbad. We are surrounded by single story ranch style homes under 2,000 square feet. No need
to built a HUGE new home right next door to a 60 year old small home.
7 days ago
Maintaining the character of this beautiful community.
7 days ago
Preserving open space, maintaining the feel of the village, connecting different developments via
trails/pedestrian and bike friendly roads
7 days ago
Carlsbad is already too crowded. In our neighborhood recently, every vacant lot is in the process of
building. We're losing the character of our neighborhood -too many cars -houses too close together.
Why do we have to jam more people in when it's already too much?
7 days ago
Minimizing your growth, it's too much!
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7 days ago
What will be the impact to the community where the low income housing will be placed. It is proven that
lower income brings with it more crime, less care taken of the properites, devalues houses in
surrounding area.
7 days ago
Why are non residents of Carlsbad able to take this survey? All I know about Carlsbad is, it's pretty, and
the traffic is horrible.
7 days ago
You should not adapt these destructive policies that wreck community value and development. People
have to earn a living, save their money, and live in areas that they can afford. The policy of forcing
communities to adapt their current development only causes an increase in poverty, lower quality in
education and lower re-sale value of existing homes. Carlsbad is great just the way it is and does not
need any more government influence.
7 days ago
The fact the highways are already too crowded.
7 days ago
Please do not introduce low income housing to areas where it will not fit in. It should be concentrated in
the village where those residents can easily access shops, work places, by walking in case they don't have
cars. Our house is worth well over a million dollars. We chose to live outside of the village area for the
reason of safety (top priority) and we love the quiet few of our area. Please do not introduce low income
housing here.
7 days ago
Na
7 days ago
Please please please do not put more housing for homeless and mentally ill in The Village. You are going
to ruin the heart of Carlsbad for businesses, residents and tourists alike. The Village is already overrun
with homeless and mentally ill people. Just walk around from midnight to 4 am and see what The Village
is like.
7 days ago
Why can we not have limited growth? Our pretty little town has become too big and what do we do after
2029? Do we then build another 40,000 houses? I am for no growth at all.
7 days ago
The only thing that make Carlsbad special is the remaining undeveloped space. Once that goes, you can
never get it back and Carlsbad will just be another Irvine or any other generic town in Southern
California. There are more important things than jamming every inch of available space with housing.
7 days ago
Don't over build in Carlsbad.
Keep the natural look of carlsbad
7 days ago
Save open spaces and do not encroach on native habitats
7 days ago
Don't build.
7 days ago
Keep the character of the city. Too much modern construction becomes cookie cutter.
7 days ago
Keep the downtown the same as it has been for years. Free of street people and keeping businesses in
good health for dinning and tourists to keep coming and enjoying our city.
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Can we change some of the archaic rules around garages? We are being held back from expanding due
to the requirement of a two-car garage. We have a single garage now and off street parking for 4, but
rules are saying we need to build a bigger garage, which our lot makes complicated.
7 days ago
Stay out of the village. We are rapidly losing our small town feel. And have infrastructure before just
building a bunch of houses/multi unit dwellings
7 days ago
When we moved to Carlsbad the population size was perfect. Getting around was easy, there was just
enough retail. Now I would move honestly, because the quality of life here has gone down. I see
homeless people daily, their waste on the streets. The traffic has become outrageous. The downtown is
becoming something that no local will use, with those massive structures and no greenery around them.
STOP building. We don't need state or federal funding which doesn't even end up being used for the
people it is supposed to help. Bringing in low income housing into areas hurts those low income people,
and the schools they attend which are not properly resourced to handle their needs. I see graffiti now,
and a degradation of our town. STOP developing.
7 days ago
Not interested
7 days ago
High rise density is creating a future slum. Really consider quality of life for the residents.
7 days ago
Stop building it's ridiculous the next thing y'all are going to do is build peers out into the ocean there is
simply no more buildable land in Carlsbad not to mention traffic and quality of life in the area
7 days ago
affordable housing is TOP priority!
7 days ago
The less development the better.
7 days ago
A person that works in Carlsbad should be able to afford to live in Carlsbad. That is currently not the
case, so I commute from south of Sea World everyday. I can't afford the rents up there. Ridiculous that a
single adult with no children and a BS degree in the sciences can't afford to pay the rent up here. But I
guess that's how they keep people out.
7 days ago
Preservation of open space for wildlife and conservation. Open space is not a parking lot or the edges
around new roads and houses are built. It is not apparent that Carlsbad's (over) development has paid
much attention to the retention of open space for conservation
7 days ago
Stop building. Carlsbad has become Ridiculously overcrowded I have lived here for 36 years and I am
appalled at what y'all have done an allowed to be done with the land in this area we are no better than
orange county at this point.
7 days ago
Reduce the four-story limit for new housing in Carlsbad village to 2 stories
7 days ago
Evenly distributed schools.
7 days ago
Consider the senior citizen community on fixed income.
7 days ago
There is a lot of open space. Need to allow developers to build which will help the economy overall. Many
people would like to live in Carlsbad but there are not many options.
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NEED MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING MAJORITY OF CURRENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DWELLINGS
WAITLISTS ARE FULL
7 days ago
Don't screw this city up by creating crap neighborhoods because of ridiculous left wing policies. We chose
Carlsbad and pay dearly to live here and most certainly don't want liberal policies to create unsafe
neighborhoods that devalue our homes.
7 days ago
Consider the investment and value of current homeowners/taxpayers when evaluating plans to expand
housing, and do so with a goal not to reduce same.
Look to Orange County as an input of what NOT to do.
7 days ago
Fix the traffic first, don't ruin the environment an leave plenty of open space for recreation & wildlife.
7 days ago
More affordable single-family housing. We were hoping to buy this year before Covid hit, and now are
looking at trying to buy next year.
7 days ago
Putting a park at Ponto! NO parks on the coast for all of the thousands offamilies in our area. GREED
appears to be a factor by two council members and it is NOT okay!
7 days ago
Please do not mix high and low income housing because that creates terrible class envy and it's not fair
to all involved. Instead, Carlsbad should have amazing and safe affordable housing options so all can live
in our community without the temptation of envy. Also, we don't want to look like the San Fernando
valley with giant mixed use apartment and condo complexes hanging over our streets. Please keep
Carlsbad a large but small feeling local beach town. It's why I bought my house here. Thank you!
7 days ago
Allow 1,200 SQ. FT. A.D.U.'s in Carlsbad, like many other. North County Cities, and provide no permit fee
for ADU development.
7 days ago
I prefer that no additional housing is built in Carlsbad or surrounding areas, there are already massive
traffic issues, power and water shortages that simply cannot be sustained with more residents being
added to the population.
7 days ago
Keeping village feel in Carlsbad Village
7 days ago
Please stop the sprawl and utilize SmartGrowth recommendations.
7 days ago
Consider traffic
7 days ago
DO NOT MOVE TOWARDS SMART CITIES/HIGHER DENSITY. WE DON'T NEED THAT AND IT DESTROYS THE
CITY CHARACTER.
7 days ago
More granny flats would be a great solution.
7 days ago
Allowing more private outdoor space for families
7 days ago
7 days ago
Stop trying to put indigent dwelling units in already densely populated areas that have families and
children around. AKA Harding street
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I don't want to decrease the property value with affordable income housing.
7 days ago
2 BD and 2 BA apartments so a family with kids have a place or two roommates can keep their housing
costs down.
7 days aga
Keep rural areas rural
7 days ago
The city needs to streamline regulations so more can be built. Average prices exceed $1 million for a
home. This excludes so many from contributing to the community and raising a family here. We need a
diversity of housing types at different price points.
7 days ago
Allowing low income hardworking families, living in low income apartments, who are taking good care of
their credit with the dream of being able to purchase a condo or small home someday in the City of
Carlsbad. (like the condos that were built with Habitat for Humanity on Roosevelt almost to Laguna) So
their children can continue going to school here in Carlsbad. Pride of ownership, will keep the families
from applying for housing assistance thru section 8.
7 days ago
Don't destroy the village or any of our access to nature.
7 days ago
X
7 days ago
More options for young professionals to start their first mortgages etc
7 days ago
Programs that specifically help Teachers, Fire Fighters and Police Officers
7 days ago
Low cost housing for first time buyers and seniors
7 days ago
Na
7 days ago
Please ensure that our parks and natural reserves are protected in the housing plan. Additionally, please
consider his future transportation with regards to higher density with new housing developments affect
the culture of the this amazing city and the traffic flow. Also, if affordable housing can have key aspects
for younger students or young families would be help stimulate the local economy.
7 days ago
Please listen to your communities and approach this carefully without jeopardizing the beauty of this city
7 days ago
If building, use the additional property taxes to build additional schools.
7 days ago
Traffic abatement. And keep high density housing near commercial centers to obviate commuting. Make
developers pay for road improvements, not tax payers.
7 days ago
It should be standard to also develop a plan on traffic flow. Carlsbad is already super crowded and the
traffic and parking is horrible.
7 days ago
Consider that families are doing everything in their power to advance their life style.
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que la comunidad se combine con la naturaleza, y que comunidades nuevas sean accesibles para
familias debajos recourses, please
8 days ago
Communities should include parks and walking trails that are accessible for all ability levels.
9 days ago
There also should be more three-dimensional features on the facades.
9 days ago
I'm concerned about the densification of the Village. We need to limit the height to three stories and the
architectural features of the fronts need to have a neighborhood feel. The. boxy designs of a lot of these
new buildings seems very cold. I'd like to see townhouse/ row house facade designs and tree lined
streets in front.
9 days ago
The saturation of vacation rentals! The granny flat I rent now will be converted into a vacation rental.
Everywhere I've lived has been overrun with vacation rentals. We need to push vacationers to hotels
more, it's out of control.
9 days ago
As a single mom renting in Carlsbad the last 14 years, making now $1 00k with excellent credit, my only
option for single family home ownership is to leave Carlsbad. This doesn't seem right, it doesn't seem
fair. Consider this group when creating your plan. Why put low-income & homelessness above someone
like me that works so hard. {In healthcare of all industries!)
9 days ago
Traffic is a zoo in many parts of the city. Please be very very careful where new housing is placed so as
not to make traffic in those already congested areas worse.
9 days ago
Don't build
9 days ago
Adequate off street parking standards. Improved pedestrian experience getting from residential to
commercial areas. Better, more frequent public transit. Preserve neighborhood character.
10 days ago
Additional 55+ housing that is not manufactured
1 o days ago
Please preserve the natural beauty of this community and do not allow development to destroy the
character and peace of this town, but please also make sure that that there is enough affordable housing
for people who need to work and raise their children here. Our community depends on vacationers and
resort style living, but people who work at those places also need an affordable place to live. It's a hard
task, but that's your job.
~ o days ago
Don't add more, don't make low cost, rent assistance available we move here for the lifestyle and space
as it is.
1 O days ago
Impact on schools. Many of our school sites are too small to accommodate hundreds of new children
10 days ago
Don't infringe on current home owners rights or decrease the value of our properties. Create a plan that
doesn't bring more crime, traffic, and homelessness to our City.
1 o days ago
Please make open space a priority in Carlsbad. It's such a special city and the open space is diminishing
rapidly.
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Keep our village small and quaint. Stop multi unit housing on top of existing residence. Listen and help
Residents that own and live here
1 o days ago
Allow mixed use and higher density. improve public transportation so people will actually use it instead
of driving. Don't develop more housing without good public transportation
1 o days ago
The parameters and controls need to take in consideration the neighborhood parking and ambiance of
the existing neighborhood.
11 days ago
N/A
11 days ago
Capping population on the city in conjunction with resources available. Don't build too much for over
population. The current rate is hard to sustain with city resources
11 days ago
Consider rezoning retail and industrial for residential. With the change in working and shopping habits
I'm guessing a lot of commercial spaces will no longer be needed and are already close to infrastructure.
11 days ago
I have no confidence in Sacramento making good decisions for California, but please make good
decisions for Carlsbad.
; 1 days ago
Appeal of city. Carlsbad is a safe, friendly place. Additional housing is welcome as long as Carlsbad
retains its character and overall appeal.
1 i days ago
STOP growth near coast & Barrio. Urban living is NOT affordable.
i 1 days ago
Adu are a great tool to increase housing throughout the city with minimal impact. Follow the lead of
encintas and SD by incentivizing them asap
11 days ago
Make it clear the city can overrule HOAs, some of which are litigious NIMBYs.
11 days ago
I think the primary issue with housing prices in CA is the difficulty of development (permitting,
environmental, etc) We need to build more, faster to keep up with demand and keep prices down.
11 days ago
We love Carlsbad and trust the people who make the decisions so we appreciate hearing our thoughts,
but please do continue what you're doing because it is working!
~ 1 days ago
The most important consideration would be the environment and climate change issues.
11 days ago
Parking. Traffic, and Noise
11 days ago
Do not build up. Keep aide Carlsbad less congested
11 days ago
Walkability
11 days ago
Emergency access routes. Several housing areas only have one way out to major roads and in an
emergency, like a fire, all the traffic could cause deaths.
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Stop overdevelopment of the Village into High end Units.
11 days ago
Build multi units near or on the parking lot of the The Carlsbad Shoppes Mall.
It is underused, close to transit, grocery and shopping.
11 days ago
Keep an Olde Carlsbad Theme/look ..
11 days ago
I really like the AdU, we have had them in the past for family members and would like to have one here.
But I do think it is important to make sure that the Landlord/Owner lives at the property or nearby.
Trust me, that it makes a difference in what happens noise and otherwise.
days ago
Be VERY careful about low income apartments density and the crime it fosters.
11 days ago
Rescind the dwelling unit caps established by the growth management program. They are not legally
enforceable and create a false expectation that the city has the power to limit growth.
~ 1 days ago
Density is great near public transit, but maybe not so much to where we have 4 or more stories
11 days ago
I would like to add in that the minimum property size in Old Carlsbad be increased when taking larger
lots and splitting them. There should be granny flat incentives with larger lot sizes so that during a
property split proposal developers cannot build homes on smaller lot sizes that are still unaffordable.
This way the neighborhood keeps the feel that is established but there are available r.entals for lower
income.
, 2 days ago
Housing for employees of the city, teachers, etc. allow the people who work hard to make Carlsbad a
great place to live the chance to actually live here.
12 days ago
If you ever are thinking of having a homeless shelter/encampment/living in cars like the city of Encinitas
did, I suggest you put this near the city council offices where you all work and meet. Do not put this in
residential neighborhoods
12 days ago
The "demand" exists, so if we want more units, government needs to focus more on "carrots", and less on
"sticks". Reduce regulatory & financial impediments.
12 days ago
Making sure we provide dignity for our less fortunate community members with housing that is beautiful
and spread out in our city, not in one area people will come to identify as "poor." Developers as of yet are
not able to do their projects .and make an income from affordable housing especially with requirements
and restrictions imposed. They have O incentive to build affordable. That has to change. Finally, we
should preserve the open space we have left. Let's develop older ugly buildings And transform them so
we don't cut into our beautiful environment.
12 days ago
No more hotels -timeshares-etc. keep the Village small. Stop with the giant building ruining our cute little
downtown.
72 days ago
Millennials grew up in single family homes -not town homes and granny flats. Don't force us into smaller
dwelling because of a rigged market
12 days ago
Rent for one bedrooms is too expensive. Cap rent for regulated single occupancy
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No building on the lagoon -go back to building single family homes that are affordable-not gigantic
12 days ago
Leave open spaces open.
12 days ago
Stop building. You once prided yourself on open space. Now you call a median open space. We are still
waiting for a park on Buena vista that was discussed years ago after the developments on pio pico and
las Flores and valley and Buena vista. Quit turning us in to Orange County.
12 days ago
Family home buying classes or programs to utilize education and programs to help families low income
buy instead of be trapped in rent that goes up every year
12 days ago
De-segregating old neighborhoods
12 days ago
Do not permit housing or development at Pinto or other land that is currently undeveloped.
12 days ago
Density and height: more of both for the future.
12 days ago
Hold builders accountable to build low income housing to purchase. We have enough low income
rentals. Start o_ffering Section 8 again.
: 2 days ago
More of the housing that low income people can purchase with the city holding the second. It seems
most builders are taking the easy way out and building low income apartments rather than housing low
income people can purchase. That is the only way our children who grew up here will be able to stay
here. It's very difficult to find that type of housing.
12 days ago
Keep Carlsbad as it is with open space for all to enjoy and not have it become another Santa Monica or
San Francisco, which is why we moved here in the first place. Let us be rewarded for a lifetime of hard
work, scrimping by to save to be able to buy a home. Too many people want handouts and not want to
work. They want others to just give it to them. There are many other areas people can go to that will be
more reasonably priced.
12 days ago
Please, please leave open space open--that's why we moved here 17 years ago. Please ensure enough
parking in the village. Please do not create more traffic on ECR and the northeast quadrant--Cannon,
College area.
13 days ago
You should consider and be respectful as to why many taxpaying citizens and voters invested in a home
in Carlsbad-to get away from high density housing and to own a single family parcel in a single family
zoned neighborhood with open space and trees! Yes, we WORKED hard for it and did not inherit it from
our parents. To change that code when so many people have invested in a home here is NOT fair or
morally correct. Stop giving in to the developers' greed. Use the vacant office parks to increase housing.
But look around: HIGH DENSITY CREATES SLUMS.
i3 days ago
Traffic is already bad everywhere in Carlsbad and recent development has shown that the city is at
capacity. We can hardly drive on El Camino Real anymore and when schools go back the commute to
either high school is going to be a bear! I'm concerned to learn this much new housing is in the plans.
13 days ago
Please maintain open space where we have it... we don't want to be OC/ LA.
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Restrictions on AD Us need to be changed. We have been held back adding one as the ideal design would
exceed the size limit (640 sq. ft.) ... we would like to see this increased to 1000-1200 sq. ft so that a more
useful 2-3 bedroom accessory dwelling unit could be added. Another thought is the permitting of "tiny
homes" or establishing guidelines for allowing them as most detached units exceed the 14' height
restrictions as they loft the sleeping area. Lastly, density and/or size of AD Us should be based on lot size
and parking (street parking NOT permitted).
Years ago we started plans for a 3-wide, tandem garage with the thought being that the space above it
could be an ADU. We ran into the problem of how do we reduce the 900+ ft2 second level to 640 ft2 and
achieve two bedrooms while fitting into the existing neighborhood ... still working on it but larger ADU
maximum size would help.
13 days ago
Approve some single family housing plans that actually include yards for families to enjoy!
13 days ago
Traffic management. Improving access to transit. Smaller sq ft units (starter homes rather than family
homes). Renting doesn't allow saving for a down payment. Starter homes allow the younger generation
to gain access to an investment to help them buy a bigger home in the future.
i 3 days ago
_traffic, parking and quality of life for existing residents should be considered before adding more housing
13 days ago
Why does it have to stay out of the "flight path'? (Stated in the video). I have helicopters and planes fly
over my house almost every day and I've been told there is no flight path that air traffic needs to adhere
to. I want to know where I can buy a home that is NOT in the flight path!
13 days ago
None
13 days ago
less multifamily and more single family homes
13 days ago
Please stop with the building!! I've lived here for 40+ years. Can't enjoy the beaches anymore because
they're so packed. Traffic everywhere. It's terrible. The building needs to stop.
13 days ago
Providing outdoor space such as.a backyard, not just parking lots and having homes have their own
characteristics and not like McMansions that all look the same.
:3 days ago
Please do not approve the free housing or rehab, drug addiction that you plan on Harding. If so, please
consider outside established neighborhoods.
13 days ago
Carlsbad is close to being built out. The only viable space remaining is the parking lot by the old mall on
El Camino. When we're full, we need to tell the State sorry, you're out of luck here.
13 days ago
More affordable housing!
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Provide permanent housing for those experiencing chronic ho uselessness. While many might oppose the
idea and say 'why should they live rent-free when I have to pay rent?', it's been proven that it actually
saves the city money to provide permanent housing for those experiencing houselessness instead of
using city resources, such as using the police to make arrests for loitering, etc. that end up being more
expensive and take time away from other tasks. There's been a program started in downtown San Diego
called Housing First-San Diego, by the San Diego Housing Commission that provide folks with permanent
housing, short term rentals, etc while they are able to find a job. As we know, in order to pay for rent, it's
necessary to have a job to pay for it, but in orderto apply for a job, an address has to be provided, which
people don't have if they don't have a place of residency. It becomes an endless loop that ho useless
people become trapped in. The solution is to create housing in Carlsbad that provides the houseless
members of this city with an opportunity to at least have a place to live while they are able to get the help
(mental health resources, job training, etc.) that they need. 'Homeless' shelters only provide temporary
housing and many focus on being abstinent from drug use, etc., but they aren't equipped to handle long-
term housing, and thus many fall pattern to going in and out of said shelters. This part of our community
is also especially vulnerable right now with COVID-19 cases remaining high in our city. Many of the
patrons in Carlsbad who are houseless rely on public buildings like our Dove Library as a place of respite
during the day, which has now changed given the strict but necessary guidelines our public libraries are
under. It's important to not forget this part of our community when planning for future housing
developments.
In addition to the houseless population in Carlsbad, it's extremely important to consider where the
housing developments will be. I have personally witnessed more wildlife coming into our neighborhood
after the newest housing developments in La Costa Oaks were made (on the other side of the Carlsbad
Fire Station). This has led to coyotes coming into our neighborhoods, sometimes right behind our
backyard with is located on the old Rancho Santa Fe Trail and have also been spotted in our cul de sacs in
the early evening. This is dangerous for small pets, and I don't fault the wildlife for coming into our
spaces at all, as it's us who are encroaching on their natural territories. It's really important to take into
consideration the effects that it has on the wildlife surrounding our city and making sure that we leave
enough land for them to continue live on.
13 days ago
Not having to drive so much, traffic patterns, more walkable communities with mixed use
housing/retail/services
i3 days ago
I would like to see developers present drafts of different types of options that are being proposed in
Carlsbad so that I can see all options Carlsbad has on the table.
13 days ago
help to new families, easier credit and down payment assistance to newly married couples and those
with babies
13 days ago
Why don't you guys build a nice neighborhood with smaller houses for 55+?
13 days ago
Traffic congestion and quality of life is a major concern. Having lived here since 1984, Carlsbad is now
barely recognizable. More housing and denser housing would be acceptable if there were better
transportation options and we didn't rely upon cars so much.
13 days ago
Given the traffic and noise I've become pretty much a no growth person.
14 days ago
Approve more infill projects to serve the people that work at large area employers. Too many people
commute a long way to get here to Carlsbad
14 days ago
Develop the parking lot at the mall. You could put a ton of density there and it could be its own
neighborhood.
i4 days ago
While there are vocal minorities in the village, it really does make sense concentrating housing near the
bars, restaurants, and train station.
";4 days ago
Help for first time home owners with down payments. Especially for teachers!
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Tax break for landlords who voluntarily keep the rent below a certain "affordable" level. Clark.county
Nevada has this type of program.
~ 4 days ago
More space for parking in Ponto beach area. Everywhere one looks new homes are going up. Carlsbad
needs some breathing room. Traffic and parking are a nightmare. More shopping centers for food and
necessities needed. The Ralph's abc Vons stores are overloaded. Need more services before building
more homes. Low income housing at Pointsettia Station is looking run down. Who in city is responsible to
oversee that these low & moderate housing units are maintained once they are built? Carlsbad used to
be beautiful with lots of open space but now a lot of areas in Village & along PCH are congested &junkie
looking.
14 days ago
More 2/3 bedroom houses with bigger setbacks. Making sure money gets to the schools for additional
improvements when a projects starts. Building commercial portions earlier in the project. Helping re-
develop existing commercial to offset increase in population. More bike/walk paths across train tracks to
beach. More re-development of the village and along el camino with commercial on the bottom and
residential on top.
14 days ago
There are too many people here to begin with. Most of us moved to the suburbs to get away from major
cities. Traffic is horrific as it is
14 days ago
Traffic needs to be looked at before housing. The traffic signaling throughout the City of Carlsbad is
terrible and lights are not in sync. Traffic does not flow through major arterial streets. Stopping at every
light gives out more car emissions. Fix this before thinking about adding any more cars to Carlsbad
streets.
14 days ago
Because I live so close to C'bad, just north of Hwy 78 in the 92056 zip code, I would like city planners to
please considertraffic! It is already a mess living by and needing to use El Camino and 78 to get
anywhere! Do not add additional housing and traffic to those who already need·to combat congestion
and traffic daily. Of course, when I moved here 30 years ago from Orange Co., it was an oasis. And even
though I don't expect that any longer in North County, please be aware that housing should be spread
throughout the city, not just along the El Camino and 78 corridors.
14 days ago
focusing development on the downtown area of Carlsbad which is close to transit, shops, services, and
the beach.
14 days ago
Identify design standards for historical structures and resources, including development criteria for
neighboring properties.
! 4 days ago
Method to preserve historic properties-Mills act.
14 days ago
Identifying design standards for historic resources and historic structures, including development criteria
for adjacent properties (i.e. next to or across from parkland or smaller scale historic buildings), important
to the neighborhood.
~4 days ago
What affect does the widened freeway have? How does the housing tie into public transportation,
especially the train system. How are historic structures that have value to the community being
recognized and protected? There is a need for an official list of landmarks and points of interest.
14 days ago
Use effective ways to help people get housing and jobs so they can keep the housing.
14 days ago
Give assistance to people not developers
Minimize environmental impact
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That blocking out the sun with high rises in the Village be minimized. It would be a horrible shame to
start looking like Oceanside by the peir. That parking IS included in building projects because even if an
occupant does not have a car, they need a spot for visitors or deliveries.
14 days ago
No parking on the main streets coming and going for the community. Group parking lots if space is
available.
Install low luminate street lighting only. Install the light fixtures at street intersections only.
i4 days ago
While the older lots in the Village area of town may not effectively use the space as effectively as
possible, it is always a shame to see the older bungalows or more traditional homes destroyed to then be
replaced by much larger, more modern homes. I know that's a personal aesthetic taste, but it is sad to
see the character of the area give way to new development. First time homeowners find it nearly
impossible to invest in a home in the Carlsbad area. There are of course cheaper options elsewhere, but
if the City of Carlsbad commits to and wants to attract young professionals and young families to stay in
the community, it needs to be more affordable for these families to invest in homes. I would settle and
stay in Carlsbad for the rest of my life if I could afford it, but as it is now, we're coming up against the
reality that if we want a home with space and that doesn't put us into debt, we'll likely have to leave
Carlsbad and San Diego.
14 days ago
I like that housing is going in the village. I was recently down there and love that people will be able to
walk to local eateries, access the beach and I do think it makes for a great community feel. I have lived all
other the North Park area in San Diego and found it vibrant with music, art and people. It helped me feel
like a community member who was more involved and well rounded. More housing should go in the
village where possible. I also think there is opportunity to build on lots that are either run down or not
being used. I heard in the video the idea of building in business parks. That is an excellent idea! Think
about COVID and how many companies might end their leases in the business parks, forcing building
owners to sell. They could sell to the City and we can convert those to affordable housing. I like Faraday
because there is a food shopping center in the middle of those business parks. Coffee, gas station and
gym. We need more like this.
14 days ago
None
'4 days ago
I think it is important to hold focus groups for all ages, demographics and income levels. It is important to
hear the thoughts of people and to also let people know what lower income housing is. I've heard
neighbors talk about drugs, loud neighbors, etc. moving in near by if affordable housing goes in. Let the
community know that this is not true, show data. Maybe have low income people talk to the community
(students, parents, single parents, etc.) on what this type of housing gives them. Make it personable
instead about just location, development and money. If the "value" of Carlsbad is to care about one
another, the message needs to be about the people who will live in these affordable housing
units/houses.
74 days ago
We need to move away from the single family housing model and incorporate more multi housing unit
developments, such as duplexes, triplexes and condo type developments in the City in response to low
and moderate income needs. Add amenities nearby such as large parks, libraries and easy access to
retail services.
14 days ago
Offer telecommuting options for city employees if we can't afford to provide housing for people who
work for the city.
14 days ago
Provide subsidized housing options for city employees. I can't afford to rent/buy in Carlsbad and have to
commute at least two hours a day to work in Carlsbad.
14 days ago
Isn't one ADA Ramp at the beach sufficient? Save our taxpayer money and don't build the second ramp.
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The idea of outing a tunnel under Cbad Blvd to access the lagoon trail is absurdly expensive and a waste
of taxpayer money. People can cross the street for free. No need to recklessly spend millions of dollars
on a stupid tunnel that will house homeless people and graffiti and trash etc. a tunnel is a horrible idea.
!4 days ago
Don't take away traffic lanes from cars to give to the use of bicyclists. They# of bike riders is so low and
they are obnoxious how they travel in packs. If they rode single-file like cars have to do they could stay in
the lanes already provided.
14 days ago
Stop adding housing with insufficient parking like has been going on in the village. It doesn't "encourage"
the use of public transportation; it just congests the streets and is frustrating.
14 days ago
You need to add more outdoor pickleball courts. There should be a minimum of 8 together but 12 wou.ld
be even better, and For a city the size of Carlsbad there should be At least 50 courts!
14 days ago
Make traffic and parking top priority!!!!!
The reduced traffic resulting from covid has greatly improved the safety, health (reduced pollution, air
breathability) access to other SD communities, (downtown) cultural events and desirability of life in
Carlsbad. Prior to the reduced traffic we had considered moving to a less traffic impacted area of
California!!
14 days ago
The environment and maintaining open space is important. Near public transit to avoid traffic issues
'!4 days ago
Assistance for first-time home buyers
14 days ago
The city should promote minimum standards for neighborhood appearance of individual homes and
yards. For example, requiring trash receptacles to be hidden behind front of homes on non-trash pick-up
days and reminder notices for overgrown yards.
!4 days ago
Do not allow "urban camping" or sleeping in cars, parks, libraries overnight.
14 days ago
If you add more housing you also need to add another supermarket/shopping center.
14 days ago
I'd like to see the City implement an inclusive process that incorporates feedback from as many
stakeholders as possible including renters and owners. The City must prioritize the development and
preservation of affordable housing. I believe it is important to hear from people who work in Carlsbad
but can't afford to live here (our teachers, healthcare providers, childcare providers and others). Carlsbad
isn't very racially and ethnically diverse, but as much as possible the City should include diverse voices
and perspective in the process. This is also an opportunity to involve youth (K-12) and educate them
about the planning process. There are wonderful historical examples of this such as the process that led
to the implementation of the Burnham Plan in Chicago in the early 20th century. Importantly, I feel
strongly that Carlsbad needs to provide housing opportunities for people at all income levels. We need
more rental housing as well as more affordable entry-level homeownership opportunities such as
town homes. Carlsbad could also consider exploring innovative public-private partnerships, partnerships
with the school district and perhaps even models such as community land trusts. The could also explore
ways to repurpose underutilized retail and commercial spaces. I encourage the City to be forward-
thinking, inclusive and creative.
~ 4 days ago
More affordable housing. We work to pay rent basically because we want our children to have a better
quality of life than we did, reason why we chose Carlsbad, but it is challenging to make ends meet
14 days ago
We moved to our neighborhood in Carlsbad to escape high density areas. The State is forcing our city to
build high density homes when the State should instead stop allowing more people into our state which
puts a strain in our precious resources, especially water. Don't give developers incentives to build high
density. No one wants high density.
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I like the idea of developing condos and apartments densely around The Shoppes. Mid and lo income
·,4 days ago
low income housing should not be a permanent program. short term assistance with increases overtime
14 days ago
Repairing and rebuilding existing units are favored over expanding in vacant areas or condensing existing
communities. Please don't allow our neighborhoods to lose their charm.
14 days ago
These small homes should also be walkable to stores and restaurants and work places
14 days ago
Small affordable single family homes that face each other with walkways instead of streets to encourage
community. Not everyone wants a McMansion. Beach bungalow style would add such character. This
would be a good style for older adults ...
14 days ago
I would love to see more open spaces. We have lost so much of that in recent years. I would like to see
some thoughtful planning that doesn't destroy our beautiful city by turning it into an Orange County.
74 days ago
smart growth, higher density, in walkable neighborhoods with residential and small commercial (dining,
service, retail) businesses close to transit station. carlsbad is a CITY and needs to provide affordable
services to ALL its residents
:4 days ago
stop giving developers free rein to destroy the environment and existing neighborhoods (ie high-rises in
the Village)
14 days ago
You are the experts! I am not. Thank you for your service.
14 days ago
New construction in and at the edges of the village do not fit the overall character. Looks like new sore
thumbs. Be like Carmel and have some type code to maintain historic charm.
14 days ago
Schools are already over capacity and have low resources.
i4 days ago
At least one new group home for persons with developmental disabilities. And/or a larger complex for
this under-served population.
14 days ago
Consider the asthetics. The new buildings going up all over down town are ruining the village atmosphere
that people come here for. Out of character and downright ugly. We will be looking back on them years
from now the way we do 70s architecture!
14 days ago
No apartments or group homes, party homes in the neighborhoods. Any rebuilds or new homes need to
fit the flavor of the street.
·!4 days ago
Our neJghbor built a granny flat. They charge top dollar, so it isn't helping low income families. Our
privacy, after over 35 years, is now gone as the flat overlooks our backyard and patio. Not a fan of granny
flats.
14 days ago
Excessive state regulations increase the cost to developers, and therefore the cost of housing to
residents in all areas. The city should establish an official position objecting to excessive State regulation
upon the counties and cities.
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Housing for the developmental disabled. My son is one of the many young adults that does not have
access to supported housing so he stays stuck at home. What will happen when we die? There's an
epidemic of autism-this needs to be addressed!
14 days ago
We must preserve the history and heritage of the Olde Carlsbad, the Village and the Barrio. Once this
history is destroyed it is gone for good. I see one by one the older beach bungalows torn down for ultra
modern town homes built to the max density per zoning. These monstrosities have no esthetic
connection to the houses around them or to the history of Carlsbad in general. This is such a shame and
I believe that it degrades the Village as a quaint seaside town. We need to take a lesson from
Communities like Carmel and Santa Barbara and maintain the original charm of Carlsbad Village with
parameters to create consistency of character. WE have enough going for us here that we do not need to
sell our souls to the highest bidder.
14 days ago
Consider code adjustments that will discourage or forbid property owners from converting garages to
living space. It seems most households already have more cars than garage spaces so our streets are
filled with parked cars that make our neighborhoods more dangerous for kids, walkers and drivers. For
the same reason, I'd like to see people actually using their garages for cars (what a novel concept!)
instead of overflow storage but I suspect the only way to do it would be to institute a permit system for
street parking. The hope would be that a limit on street parking would "force" people to clean out their
garages and use them for cars! Sorry, had to vent on this but it points out the importance of adequate
parking spaces for any new residential builds.
i4 days ago
Keep the height of all new development in the Village to 3-4 stories max.
14 days ago
None
14 days ago
Stop increasing density. Stop allowing building right up to sidewalk-zero lot line. Need more space
between neighbors. More SFRs and fewer MFRs. I didn't like the response choices to many of your
questions.
14 days ago
Please stop over populating the Village. Carlsbad is a huge city and not all multi-family growth has to be
in the Village. Also, please listen to our input.
14 days ago
Living in a coastal town is an earned privilege, not an inherent right. Affordable housing should be
developed more inland, where land is not a premium, therefore more affordable. As a developer of
affordable housing for the past decade, our sites are always chosen with land values/premiums in the
forefront of the decision process.
i 4 days ago
Housing and mass transportation system should be developed together to lower car traffic and have a
better environmental impact
14 days ago
Actual houses under $400,000
14 days ago
Affordable houses, not just apartments, condos or townhouses. Small bungalow homes maybe. It would
be great to buy a home under 400,000 for those of us who aren't millionaires, but hard working low to
middle class.
14 days ago
Keep open space open. No tall buildings in coastal area
~4 days ago
We live in Carlsbad because it is NOT densely populated. I oppose the idea of subsidizing housing for
those who cannot afford to live here. Living in Carlsbad is a privilege, not a right. There are more
affordable communities in other parts of San Diego County.
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Carlsbad has a significant history of smart growth and the current plan (pre-update) reflects that.
Updates to the plan should be as carefully considered as the existing plan was. Carlsbad is extremely
fortunate that our existing tax base can support a very nice set of city services across a reasonably wide
geographic area. There is no need to increase the density of housing beyond what has been envisioned
for decades. One factor that this survey didn't cover is the importance of recreational opportunities
within walking distance of housing. Currently, there are areas in Carlsbad where children and families
must drive to the nearest city park. I would like to see the placement of parks within walking distance of
all homes in Carlsbad as a priority.
'14 days ago
Stop building!!!!!! I'm tired of this city becoming over populated!!!!! Leave the open space!
14 days ago
Housing developed in Carlsbad to date has mostly been high end. Now we are almost looking backward
in order to comply. A percentage of all new housing ought to be for lower income people. We need to
ditch NIMBY
14 days ago
Private homes on small lots. 2 stories at most. P
14 days ago
Keep facilities that cater to residents with mental health and drug problems away from schools
~4 days ago
Provisions for older residents on fixed incomes to allow them to age in place. Something -anything -to
rein in the ridiculously high cost of housing, which is so, so much higher than other states. Walkable
communities, with SAFE bicycle paths and green space built in.
!4 days ago
For a city of 100,000 plus, Carlsbad is a wondetful place to live. Open space is valuable for the physical
and mental well being of all Carlsbad residents.
14 days ago
Good luck
'14 days ago
Housing resources to support homeless population should be coupled with other social services to set
the program up for success.
Carlsbad has a wondetful look and feel. Oceanside is losing that with the increase in high rise housing.
We should avoid losing our appeal by keeping multi-unit structures to no more than 3 floors.
14 days ago
Keep in mind that The Village is a tiny piece of Carlsbad and stop giving The Village everything it wants.
The rest of us are treated like outliers or less important but we are paying a lot of taxes too
14 days ago
Think about population demographics, to have a balanced mix of younger and older, those with and
without families, workers and retirees, etc. Balance needs for parks and rec, disabled access, and
professional athletes (e.g., world class cyclists).
14 days ago
Carlsbad congestion and traffic is not because we lack good roads. it is caused by uncoordinated traffic
lights which leave too much of the intersections vacant for too many seconds between light changes. Our
traffic problem is self-created.
14 days ago
PARKING!! Do NOT reduce/eliminate parking for low income housing or housing by transit.
15 days ago
It's unfair to penalize those without homeowners associations-you might consider opening up the
associations to allow additions of one or two apartment blocks in those areas. It's only fair.
15 days ago
Housing that would allow for less driving in day to day life would be amazing. Specifically I mean housing
near (in order of importance) grocery stores, schools, parks, and restaurants.
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15 days ago
Community involvement is critical. Housing should be like existing, for example a long time single family
home could lose privacy to back yard if a 3-5 story apartment building is allowed. Better to have a one
story increase (ie: existing one story single family home could allow a 2 story apartment/condo so that
the integrity of the existing home (and value) could be maintained.
·: 5 days ago
The wait lists for affordable housing are too long!
·:s days ago
The city should think twice about how low income housing is managed. In the Bay Collection, people who
are not low income reside in the low income housing because they are able to game the system. I don't
know why my tax dollars are spent on people gaming the system. On top of that, there are communities
adjacent to Carlsbad where housing is cheaper. I understand that the state is requiring the addition of
low income units. But according to the growth plan of Carlsbad that was originally adopted, did we plan
on even adding any new housing at this point? I don't agree at all with amending the growth plan and I
find it dishonest that the Carlsbad government keeps amending it. It was agreed to and should not be
changed.
"15 days ago
We MUST make housing more affordable. Build/add housing walking distance to services/work. Rely less
on cars, more on walking/public transportation. MORE environmentally friendly. Help the homeless.
Need to mention AFFORDABLE again.
15 days ago
So much new housing has inadequate green space within the new construction -yards, between
apartments, space between the structure and noisy roads. It's not good for people to be packed in like
that. Please require more green space along the lines ofTNglewood. Please make open space and the
environment a priority.
15 days ago
Add more low income housing for Seniors. I was a Cbad resident and homeowner for 30 years but was
forced to downsize and move to Oside ( recession, loss of job etc) to find affordable housing ... :-(
15 days ago
I am living with my family I have very low income
15 days ago
No growth is best
15 days ago
what makes the most sense regardless of Nim bys
15 days ago
Apartments should be in affordable property areas. Example East of El Camino Real. No affordable low
income apartments in beach areas or expensive areas. It does not make sense. Zone apartments in the
most affordable areas only.
15 days ago
Do not put housing projects on ballot. Nimbyism is the greatest problem for getting housing built.
15 days .::igo
Traffic congestion
Hiking trails. Open spaces
15 days ago
If increased housing were not mandated by the state, I would say do not add any more housing in Cbad.
We are functionally at build-out, more houses will cost us way too much in decreased quality of life.
Lobby Sacramento, and copy Encinitas to drag things out as long as possible.
15 days ago
Who decided that we need 3500 new units by 2029? Hmmmm
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Please maintain the character of Carlsbad Village, our incredible ocean recreation and vistas and our
overall outdoor recreation-oriented lifestyle
i 5 days ago
Continue to increase the density i~ the village. The condos look great and have cleaned up the barrio
edge. There is still considerable land south of Palomar airport road along the rail line to continue with
dense dwellings.
15 days ago
Please survey neighborhoods for vacation rentals, they are hiding in plain sight. Vacation rentals cause
much of the housing shortage in coastal California ... period.
15 days ago
You notice that I did NOT answer any of the questions about adding more housing. For each of those
questions you should add a response option that reads "There are already too many people in Carlsbad;
we do not need or want more housing." I have lived in Carlsbad for nearly 30 years and I have seen the
politicians consistently selling out the residences by making zoning changes in favor of housing
developers. It needs to stop and it needs to stop now.
15 days ago
Too much traffic on La Costa Avenue east of El Camino. Offensive and invasive. "No pitbulls" zones.
15 days ago
Minimize negative impact on folks already living here
1 s days ago
Traffic is already bad, don't make it worse.
15 days ago
neighborhoods with fewer to no HOAs; no Mello Roos.
15 days ago
Although I indicated a preference for development in so-called "smart growth" areas, more specifically I
would prefer that development occur in areas where there either exists, or there can readily be created,
good access to public transit, essential shopping and services (e.g. grocers), and public open spaces. I
would not be in favor of locating housing adjacent to a shopping area that lacked reasonable access to
essential goods and services like a grocer, just for the sake of locating it near shopping/commerce.
1'5 days ago
None
i 5 days ago
Rent control on Apartments, I get an annual increase and NO maintenance has been done to the building
in years.
i 5 days ago
Enact an ordinance supporting the Mills act to protect historic properties within Carlsbad
15 days ago
NA
i 5 days ago
We have to allow for growth. We cannot attacks any and all development as destroying Carlsbad's
character. We need more homes and I see development as an opportunity to get improvements built in
my neighborhood that will benefit me.
i 5 days ago
Change planning and zoning laws to accommodate ADU's. Make it easier fpr residents to build
studio/one bedroom apartments for people. As of now, parking requirements and utility requirements
are onerous and expensive and dissuade homeowners from doing this. Amnesty for homeowners who
have added units to their property without permits as long as they meet code. Count the ADU's as part of
our housing element requirements.
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active senior condos or apts with elevators. many many residents over 50, want to move,but cannot or in
future, will not be able to do stairs. There is too little offered, not nursing homes, but places for younger
epty nesters who want out of large homes. this will create more homes for new families.
15 days ago
Affordable housing can be a great benefit to our community.
15 days ago
Do not fill all land with homes or businesses. Leave space for animals and nature ..
15 days ago
Stop building high rises in the village. You're ruining the city. It will look like Oceanside soon enough.
There's already trash everywhere, no parking, etc. I've lived here for 23 years and for the first time ever
hate coming into the village. What a mess.
15 days ago
Not too many houses and room for animals. We have taken their property.
15 days ago
Maintain existing R1 zoning boundaries.
15 days ago
developing walkable communities would be great, as well as live/work type communities. more people
are working and will be working from home so walkability to grocery, restaurants and stores is great. Also
I'd like to see some of the industrial or commercial building areas rezoned for housing. There are a lot of
vacant and unsightly industrial buildings along Camino Vida Robles and other parts of Carlsbad.
! 5 days ago
Prioritize taxpayers over vagrants
15 days ago
Less parking lots, less restriction on how far back from the street houses need to be. More mixed use
buildings.
15 days ago
I think the city has done a good job maintaining a desirable lifestyle for residents by preventing
overdevelopment and ensuring that home values grow. Given that we get a lot of tourists traveling to
Carlsbad, I think it's important to prevent an influx of new residents so the city can retain its appeal as a
sought-after, small beach town with a lot of attractive amenities and avoid the pitfalls of growing too fast.
15 days ago
Maybe build small communities like San Elijo Hills to house all the Low Income housing. Services and
other amenities could be focused on those with lower incomes/.
15 days ago
Rent stabilization in Lakeshore Gardens Mobile Home Park
~ 5 days ago
limit short term rentals which remove available housing from the market. Short term rentals have
hollowed out our neighborboods at at the beach, have added congestion, trash, and transients to the
streetscape. Make this housing available to families on longterm basis only.
i S days ago
N.A.
15 Cays ago
A fair and legitimate way to make an application for affordable housing. Please !
15 days ago
Please consider SANDAG's Regional Transportation Plan (a regional transportation ecosystem), and how
that could impact/alter where Carlsbad places affordable housing.
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Carlsbad's affordable housing in lieu fee is so low that it is simply an incentive for developers not to build
affordable housing. That fee must increase dramatically or just get rid of it -stop giving developers a
choice and instead require them to include affordable units. Eliminate single-family zoning. Multi-family
housing should be interspersed with single-family to create a more equitable society (and schools).
i 6 days ago
Upzoning, re-zoning, upgrading infrastructure, resuming the commuter bus from transit stations to work
and resident population centers, adding fire stations, improving city services as population increases
16 days ago
That there is enough water for new housing. Check with police and fire department to make sure they an
cover the additional people.
16 days ago
I would like to buy in the future -but as a single mother with a modest income -I would need financial
assistance.
16 days ago
Perhaps some kind of rent stabilization -not necessarily "rent-control" -I moved here from the SF Bay
Area for "affordable" housing. I pay here for a 3 bedroom condo -less than a Studio there. Please keep
that kind of gentrification and $1000+ rent increases from happening here.
16 days ago
Residences built in live-work neighborhoods shouldn't be $1 M+ in cost
16 days ago
Keeping down payment low
i 7 days ago
Walkable town centers
17 days ago
These are my thoughts, my way to work to catch the bus in the village of Carlsbad I see little houses
being updated and modernized for rent I would like the city to purchase one and I can continue renting
and when I pass away they can have it back@@@
17 days ago
More senior affordable rental units.
i 7 days ago
More affordable housing for senior citizens!
17 days ago
Maintaining am open feel with natural space combined with as much affordable housing as you can
make. There are plenty of strip malls and shops. Let's help our working poor and not build just to build.
17 days ago
Give consideration to opportunities for entrepreneurs to lead development, as opposed to already
established developers with deep pockets and investment funds. Many community members would love
to have an option to build, maintain and manage multi unit properties with 4 to 8 or even 12 units.
However, with a need to get the job done fast and cheaply, the city chooses to fund and approve large
development on open land, which is a continued strain on resources and impact to the long term
residents. Large development firms don't care about Carlsbad, they care about streams of revenue.
:7 days ago
Traffic, keeping the village topography, affordability for seniors, keeping hiking trails and parks.
18 days ago
Kids can select any school district, So kids with low incomes can access to good schools.
18 days ago
I would like us to encourage more racial and economic diversity through our housing plan. It would make
us a more balanced, inclusive, and welcoming city to live in. Thank you for your hard work in formulating
our future plans.
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As areas are densified, particularly near transit, it is important to create pedestrian connections that are
inviting and can provide a preferred alternative, not just a sidewalk up-hill without regard for the
pedestrian experience. Also, as areas are densified, plentiful outside areas are important for passive
enjoyment, such as green spaces with benches and picnic areas as opposed to park spaces that only
provide for active play. Also, spaces for outside gatherings, such as areas for farmers' markets, outdoor
music venues, cafes that offer outside dining, can all add to community connections in a positive way. As
our populations age, we will no longer be connecting with neighbors through youth sports or other
similar venues that tied us together through the participation with other young families. Nevertheless,
planning for the future could anticipate how older adults might find opportunities to mingle and mix and
remain connected.
';8 days ago
Too many Hispanics in Housing Authorities is a major DISASTER, they bring their own friends and family,
its a business.
18 days ago
Be sure they are LEGAL, many are frauds, fake real deceased !D's.
':8 days ago
With the targeted number of new housing units, the City will have to be very creative and cooperate
more with property owners and developers. I don't see where 3k units could come from outside of major
planned communities and apartments in the large tracts of open space east of El Camino Real and south
of Cannon and the strawberry fields on Cannon and 1-5.
18 days ago
Connect College Blvd From Cannon to El Camino and build high density in that area. That would put
housing near job centers and would solve traffic/transit issues in our area.
18 days ago
I think that you need to join with other cities to protest this plan forced on us by the state to change the
density and character of our village. Low income housing was originally sold to us as a way to provide for
people who work in Carlsbad to live in Carlsbad. Now, we are changing the socioeconomic makeup of our
community which will bring with it the the problems associated with lower income communities.
18 days ago
Ease in acquiring information and applications for affordable housing
is days ago
Developments classified as "condos"-eg Lennar-should actually include denser housing. Not sprawl
concealed as density.
18 days ago
Developing affordable home-ownership opportunities for young people and families in and around
Carlsbad, not just rental.
18 days ago
My highest priority is to build housing for middle-income working adults in their 30's which they can
afford, so they can enjoy Carlsbad as we have done for 34 years. And I don't mean tiny condos crammed
into small lots.
18 days ago
I think there should be a system in place that allows growing families already in the low income system to
transition from a smaller unit to a larger unit. My husband and I had no children when we purchased our
2 bedroom affordable home, but now we have an 11 month old and another baby on the way and are
quickly outgrowing our home. Although we still qualify for low income it seems to either be impossible or
very very difficult to transition into a larger unit with more space for a growing family. Moving into a
larger unit would be a win-win as we would get the space we need and our smaller unit would still go to a
low income person looking to purchase a smaller home.
18 days ago
To prioritize housing availability for those on social security and Soc security disability. They truly have
been left behind on fixed income with little chance to better their condition. Provide opportunity for
those with limited means to possibly donate time and experience to the city to fill needed areas that
benefit the population as a whole.
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To notify residents of upcoming low income housing availability for the following year
13 days ago
Offer a multi generation program so additional dwelling space can be affordably financed for Multi
generations to live together for affordable housing alternative. Allow homes with additional vacant Small
lots to build affordable homes for extended family without having to merge lots ( example in barrio) and
build for family on adjacent lot as if an ADU. Allow more than 2 ADUs where space exists. Reduce permit
costs. (The price of permits is so expensive it could instead pay for housing for a family!) Homeowners
should be allowed to add to housing And use the funds to house our families without having to pay huge
permit bribes to the city.
18 days ago
I believe AD Us are never truly affordable for low income families. And people who build AD Us do so for a
family member or friend they know. Not a stranger with low income. It's not a solution to making
affordable housing available. When houses were being built with granny flats decades ago, those units
were not affordable. Please don't expect a builder to develop affordable housing. In multi-million dollar
markets, landlords want top dollar.
18 days ago
Why not stop growth entirely? Carlsbad is already on the verge of becoming too dense. Why does every
lot in Carlsbad have to be covered by a building? Is growth the objective of the building and planning
departments in order to sustain their employee levels? Stop the Growth!
13 days ago
No more high rises in the village.
18 days ago
Height restrictions so views are not obstructed!
18 days ago
Individuals with intellectual disabilities are often clumped with low income, but they sometimes have
different needs because they are not able to drive a car and often cannot take public transportation,
which further diminishes their income. Carlsbad has no housing list for these individuals to sign onto so
where are they supposed to go if their parents die if they can't get on a county list because they live in
Carlsbad?
18 days ago
keep carlsbad standard high
18 days ago
Everything in CA is very expensive and quite liberal. Better conservative politics would influence me.
:s days ago
Carlsbad needs more affordable 55+ senior apartments, manufactured homes and condos.
13 days ago
Please keep my neighborhood party free. Quiet peaceful
18 days ago
Be mindful of the people who need affordable housing. What will the access to resources such as
healthcare facilities, grocery stores, public transit, schools, and clean water access be like? Will the
housing plan be attainable for younger people, people of color, people with disabilities ect...
1 S days ago
Encourage current apartment buildings and landlords to accept Section 8 housing. Deposit assistance
programs. Roommate matching service/background checks.
Oh and stop high density building in the Village and Barrio!!!!!
i 3 days ago
Keep Carlsbad quaint. Don't over develop.
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The developers are building huge homes and condos for sale because that's what makes sense
financially for them. How can we make it EASIER for them to want to build affordable apartments for
rent?
18 days ago
We should go above and beyond the state mandated housing allocation. There is a housing affordability
crisis in North County, and this is our opportunity to do something about it!
18 days ago
I applaud City Council and Staff's extensive work to address these social issues. It is time for us to
continue our march for justice by providing housing opportunities for the homeless, young, and
economically depressed members of our society. NIMBY is out-of-date and counter-productive. Let's
continue to be proactive, design innovative and efficient solutions, prove ourselves to be leaders of a just
society, and take the lead in fulfilling our forefathers intent: " ... certain unalienable Rights, that among
these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness".
18 days ago
Insure that all low or moderate housing includes air conditioning and safe parking or gated parking. Both
for health, safety and more appealing.
18 days ago
We should be increasing housing density everywhere, but especially near the two train stations and
anywhere within walking distance of businesses
'18 days ago
Strongly regulate rehab/halfway houses!
18 days ago
More charters and schools in the neighborhoods
~8 days ago
Consider the poor & disabled.
'18 days ago
Also, as to the ADU questions above, I would very much be interested in adding an ADU to my property
for all the options listed in the question but my lot size is too small to accommodate an ADU. Plus, I
suspect the HOA would be a huge obstacle.
18 days ago
I would like to see more affordable housing options specifically for seniors. Many of us are looking at
being forced to sell our homes because of ever-increasing property taxes and never-ending Mello-Roos.
We should be able to at least stay in our area even if it means moving into an apartment, but all the
senior apartments have waiting lists so long that one cannot even be added to the list because lists are
closed.
rn days ago
As more people work from home, I would like to see housing become available in place of commercial
buildings that are unused.
We are housing an adult daughter due to the high cost of rent in this area. I'd love to see more programs
available for young people to live independently at a reduced rent.
18 days ago
Carlsbad needs to be more affordable -the new developments are absurd
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