HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-12; City Council; CS-458; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE AND BARRIO MASTER PLAN, TO IMPLEMENT HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM 1.11 TO DEVELOP VI...ORDINANCE NO. CS-458.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE AND BARRIO MASTER PLAN, TO
IMPLEMENT HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM 1.11 TO DEVELOP VILLAGE AND
BARRIO OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR MULTIFAMILY HOUSING AND
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
CASE NAME: VILLAGE AND BARRIO OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
CASE NO: AMEND 2021-0008, LCPA 2023-0016, DEV08014
WHEREAS, Section 65589.5 of the California Government Code requires cities and counties to
approve or deny eligible housing development projects based on objective regulatory standards; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 35 and Senate Bill 330 were signed into law, which amended state law to
incentivize the construction of housing development projects through a streamlined permit review
process; and
WHEREAS, the above legislative bills took effect between 2017-2019, and existing subjective
design guidelines of the Village and Barrio Master Plan can no longer be enforced for eligible housing
development projects; and
WHEREAS, the city’s Housing Element Program 1.11 adopted in 2021 requires the city to
develop objective design standards for multifamily housing and mixed-use development projects; and
WHEREAS, the City Planner has prepared an amendment to the Village and Barrio Master Plan
(AMEND 2021-0008) and the Local Coastal Program (LCPA 2023-0016) pursuant to Chapter 21.52 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC), Section 30514 of the Public Resources Code, and Section 13551 of
California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 5.5; and
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2023, the Airport Land Use Commission reviewed and found that the
proposed Village and Barrio Master Plan Amendment is consistent with the adopted San Diego County
McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan; and
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2023, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing as
prescribed by law to consider AMEND 2021-0008/ LCPA 2023-0016; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Planning Commission Resolution 7490
recommending the City Council introduce an ordinance approving an amendment to the Village and
Barrio Master Plan, to approve AMEND 2021-0008/ LCPA 2023-0016; and
WHEREAS, Village and Barrio Master Plan Appendix E “Village and Barrio Objective Design
Standards”, on file in the Planning Division, and incorporated herein by this reference, establishes
reasonable, uniform, and comprehensive standards and procedures for multifamily housing and mixed-
use residential development projects within the Village and Barrio Master Plan area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad held a duly noticed public hearing as
prescribed by law to consider AMEND 2021-0008/ LCPA 2023-0016; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if
any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the City Council considered all factors, including written public
comments, if any, related to AMEND 2021-0008/ LCPA 2023-0016.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does ordain that:
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
2.The findings of the Planning Commission in Planning Commission Resolution No. 7490
shall also constitute the findings of the City Council.
3.That the Village and Barrio Master Plan is hereby amended to include the following text
changes as follows:
On Contents Page, the following text is added:
Appendix E Objective Design standards for multifamily housing and mixed-use development
Page 1-2 the following paragraph is amended to read as follows:
•Appendix: Includes information to support and supplement the above Master Plan sections, including
Objective Design Standards for eligible multifamily housing and mixed-use development projects.
Page 1-9 the following paragraph is amended to read as follows:
•Attract high quality, sustainable development that enhances vitality and local character. Overall,
development standards and guidelines of the Master Plan maintain existing land use patterns and
densities and accommodate both residential and non-residential growth. Existing character is respected
and also enriched by emphasizing a street network inviting and attractive to all users, whether arriving on
foot or bike, by car or transit, and a pedestrian-orientation for buildings and public spaces. Further, in
keeping with the eclectic mix of building designs prevalent in the Village and Barrio, the Master Plan
emphasizes quality architecture for any particular style. The importance the Master Plan places on design,
circulation and mobility supports economic development and attracts quality business and shops.
Page 1-12 Section 1.5.1 (C), the following section is amended to read as follows:
1. Enforce design guidelines that identify components of good design and promote compatibility with
existing context, but do not specify any particular architecture or discourage creativity, in keeping
with the eclectic mix of styles present in the Village and Barrio.
Page 2-6 Table 2-1, Permitted Uses, new superscript No. 6 is added to “Dwelling, Multifamily”
“Live/Work Unit” Mixed-Use (subject to the uses permitted in this table)”
Page 2-7 Table 2-1, Permitted Uses, new superscript No. 6 is added to “Light Industrial” in the P-T District
Page 2-8 Table 2-1, new footnote No. 6 reference is added as follows:
6 For eligible multifamily housing or mixed-use development projects including projects eligible for a
streamlined ministerial approval process, refer to Appendix E.
Page 2-33, new superscript No. 7 is added to “D. LIVE/WORK UNIT
Page 2-35, new footnote No. 7 reference is added as follows:
7 For eligible multifamily housing or mixed-use development projects including projects eligible for a
streamlined ministerial approval process, refer to Appendix E.
Page 2-36, 2-44, 2-48, 2-55, 2-59, 2-63 and 2-66, the following text is added at the end of the
subdistrict introduction paragraph:
For eligible multifamily housing or mixed-use development projects including projects eligible for a
streamlined ministerial approval process, refer to Appendix E.
Page 6-2 Section 6.3, new permit requirement added as follows:
3. For eligible multifamily housing and mixed-use development projects subject to the Housing
Accountability Act (Cal Gov. Code Section 65589.5) including projects eligible for a streamlined
ministerial approval process (Cal Gov. Code Section 65913.4), the Objective Design Standards in
Appendix E shall apply.
Page 6-3 Section 6.3.2 (A), new exempt project is added as follows:
12. Multifamily housing and mixed-use development projects applying for Streamlined Ministerial
Approval Process (Gov. Code Section 65913.4), when determined by city staff to be in conformance
with objective design standards found in Appendix E.
4.That the Village and Barrio Master Plan hereby amended to incorporate Appendix E
“Village and Barrio Objective Design Standards,” and located on file in the Planning
Division and incorporated herein by reference is approved.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE APPLICABLE TO PROPERTIES OUTSIDE THE COASTAL
ZONE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption; and the City Clerk shall certify
the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance, or a summary of the ordinance
prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the
City of Carlsbad within fifteen days after its adoption.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE APPLICABLE TO PROPERTIES WITHIN THE COASTAL ZONE:
This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption or upon Coastal Commission approval of
LCPA 2023-0016, whichever occurs later; and the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance
and cause the full text of the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney
to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fifteen
days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the
29th day of August, 2023, and thereafter
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 12th day of September, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna.
None.
ABSTAIN : None.
ABSENT: None.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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CINDIE K. McMAHON, City Attorney l
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
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