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REPORT ON:
CASE NOS:
APPLICANT:
CITY OF CARLSBAD
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT FOR
NOVEMBER 27, 1973
PLANNING COMMISSION
CONSIDERATION OF MASTER PLAN
CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIC PLAN
CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE MAP
MP-125
SP-143
CT-73-36
A. SOMMERS
P. Oo Box 2158
La Mesa, California
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
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A. Request: That the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Cou..ricil of a Master Plan dividing the subject property into two parcels as
follows:
52.5 acres@ 3.0 D.U. per acre
21.8 acres@ 6.o D.U. per acre
• In addition, a specific plan and tentative map approval is requested for
a 146 lot single-family subdivision on approximately 52.5 acre portion of the
subject property which is a portion of Lot I and E, Rancho Agua Hedionda.
B. Background: The subject property containing approximately 74.3 acres
is located easterly of and adjacent to El Camino Real southerly of the present
southerly most extension of Trieste Drive.
Said property did receive a P-C (Planned Corrmn.1r1ity) Zoning Designation
by Planning Commission Resolution No. 936, dated July 24, 1973 and City Council
Ordinance No. 9360, dated September 4, 1973. The Pla:ri..ning Commission did
consider the MP-125 on July 24, 1973 and did table the matter to permit the
applicant to revise the Master Plan to redesign said plan with more sensitivity
to the existing terrain. The developer has revised the !faster Plan and has
requested reconsideration of the Master Plan at this time. As a part of the
consideration of the rezoning request, a Final E.I.R. (Case No. EIS-189) was
considered and accepted by both the Plan_riing Commission and City Council.
_ Therefore, no further E.I.R. considerations would be required.
c. -Zoning and General Plan:
Zoning: Existing:
Proposed:
Adjacent:
P-C.
PC (M.P., S.P., T.M.)
North -R-1-75 & R-1-8
East -A-1(8)
South -A-1(8) & P-C
West -R-1-10, R-1-15, P-C
2. General Plan: The adopted General Plan indicates a majority of the
property to be potential low density residential with from 3-7 families per
net acre. In addition,·a portion of the subject property adjacent to the
San Diego Gas and Electric easement is indicated to be a part of a proposed
linear park system. Such an activity could be :incorporated into the development
of the cluster housing phase.
IL CONSIDERATION OF MASTER PLAN NO. 125
A. Description: As a part of consideration of the rezoning request, the
Plann:ing Corrnnission did consider the possibility of R-1-75 zoning designation
on a portion of.the subject property. The remainder was shown as P-C.
The applicant proposed a single family subdivision on the R-1 portion. The
Planning Corrnnission in considering the rezoning was of the opinion that a
single family subdivision could be developed under the P-C Zoning Designation.
Therefore, a Planning Community. designation was approved for the total property.
The applicant has revised the master plan on the subject property to
provide for the division of the property into two parcels of 52.5 acres and
21.8 acres. Said plan also indicates the extension of Trieste Drive and
Sierra Morena Avenue. Tamarack Avenue is shown being extended easterly from
El Camino Real on the basis of a half street. The 52.5 acre parcel is indicated
to be a density of 3 D.U. per acre and the 21.8 acre parcel is shoi:m at 6 D.U.
per acre. The overall density would be 3.86 D.U. per gross acre. On the basis
of the net acres of 42.01 acres and 18.63 acres, the total net density would be
4.24 D.U. per net acre.
III. CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 143
A. Description: The applicant is request:ing _that a specific plan for a
146 lot single family subdivision be approved on a 52.5 acre portion of the
subject property. As a part of this development, the applicant is proposing
to extend Trieste Drive and proposed La Portalada Drive southerly to a proposed
easterly extension of Tamarack Avenue. In addition, a variable dedication of
additional right of way i:dll be required on El Camino Real. Said dedication
will vary based upon existing right of way, arid present indications are that it
will be approximately 18 ft. wide for the total frontage of the subject property.
The provision of these public streets and additional widening would result in a
net acreage of approximately 42.01 acres with a density of 3.48 D.U. per acre.
The applicant has submitted a typical lot layout of a 7700 sq. ft. lot with
an approximately 2,018 sq. ft. building. A total of approximately 73.'2?/o of the -
lot would be in open space. The 7700 sq. ft. lot is the minimum lot size
proposed and a total of approxirnately 62 lots would be this size. The remainder
of the lots are larger with the largest being approximately 35,720 sq. ft.
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In evaluating the proposed development with the concept of the P-C
zone designation, the applica.'1.t is providing in excess the required open space
on each lot. However, as has been discussed by the Planning Commission on a
number of occasions, the proposed development is essentially a,.c1 R-1 subdivision
and does not provide the common open space element which the Planning Commission
has indicated that is implied :in a p.:..c concept. Staff believes that in this
instance the provision of common open space is not appropriate for the followi.ng
reasons:
1. From his, initial submittal, the applicant has indicated this
this portion of the property to be a single family subdivision. The rezoni.'1g
request was for an R-1 zone designation_. on this site.
2. The applicant has redesigned the proposed subdivision to mitigate
the amount of grading. The applicant has provided cross-sections which reflect
the proposed transformation of the exist:ing property.·
3. Conceivably, a method could be provided by which any common areas
that would result as a part of the development of the remaining 21.8 acre parcel
could be utilized by the residents of this subdivision~
IV. CONSIDERATION OF T.M. 73-36
A. Description: The applica.~t is proposing a 146 lot subdivision and
the indicated development does conform to the proposed specific plan. The
tentative as submitted does not reflect the widening or improvement of El
Camino Real. Any conditions of approval should :include this requirement. The
necessary widening along El Camino Real will vary somewhat due to the configura-
tion of the existing right of way. However, the dedication improvement require-
ment would be on the basis of a 63 ft. half street (126 ft. full street) from
the existing centerline. For the most part, the maximum additional dedication
would be approximately 18 ft.
V. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
A. On MP-125: That it be moved that the Plarii1ing Commission recommend
to the City Council that MP-125 BE APPROVED subject to the conditions outlined
below:
Justification is based upon:
1. Conformance of the master plan to the General Plan commitment
and conformance at a density of 4.24 D.U. per acre to the density of the
zoning of existing residential development •
. 2. The provision of a lesser density on that portion of the subject
property with the greater terrain difference seems appropriate.
3. The size and location of the subject property is considered
adequate for the ultimate development of 257 dwelling units.
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B. Conditions of Ap.oval for MP-125: e
1. The Master Pla.-ri is granted for the land described in the
application and any attachments thereto, and as sho-wn on the plot plan
submitted labeled Exhibit A Revised dated October 1, 1973. The location of
all buildings, fences, signs, roadways, parking areas, la.-ridscaping, and other
facilities or features shall be located substantially as shown on the plot
plan labeled Exhibit A Revised dated October 1 7 1973.
2. The approved density for the total development shall be 4.24
D.U. per net acre.
3. As a part of the development of the easterly 21.8 acre portion
of the subject property, the developer shall grant to the City of Carlsbad
an open space easement over the San Diego Gas & Electric Company easement
area.
4. All requirements of any law, ordinance or regulation of the
State of California, City of Carlsbad, and any other governmental entity shall
be complied with.
C. On SP-143: That it be moved that the Planning Commission recommend
to the City Council that SP-143 BE APPRDVED subject to the conditions outlined
below:
Justification is based upon:
l. Conformance of.the proposed development to the development
envisioned by the Planning Commission when the rezoning request was approved.
2. Conformance of the development to the approved master plan and
the General Plan commitment for the property.
3. Conformance of the proposed development to the existing terrain
and existing and proposed development in the area.
4. The development as proposed does provide an adequate buffer from
the activity along El Camino Real.
D. Conditions.of Approval for SP-143:
1. The Specific Plan is granted for the land described in the
application and any attachments thereto 7 and as shown on the plot pla..'1
submitted labeled Exhibits A & E. The location of all build:ings, fences,
signs, roadways, parking areas, landscaping, and other facilities or features
shall be located substa.n.tially as shown on the plot plan labeled Exhibits A & E.
The grading of the proposed development shall substantially conform to the
cross-sections labeled Exhibits B, C & D.
2. The architecture of the proposed development shall be compatible
to the Hispanic character of the Historical corridor along El CaJnino Real.
Prior to the issuance of any building permits, detailed building elevations
shall be submitted to the Plari..n:ing Department for consideration and approval.
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-• -3. Unless the construction of the structure or facility is commenced
• not later than one year after the date the approval is granted and is diligently
pursued thereafter, this approval will automatically become null and void.
4. Any minor change may be approved by the Planning Director. Any
substantial change will require the filing of an application for an amendment
to be considered by the Planning Commission.
5. All requirements of any law, ordinance or regulation of the
State of California, City of Carlsbad, and any other governmental entity
shall be complied ,.tlth_.
6. No signs or advertising of any type whatsoever shall be erected
or installed until plans therefore have been approved by the City of Carlsbad.
7. Prior to obtaining a building permit and within 30 days hereof,
the applicant shall file with the Secretary of the Planning Commission
written acceptance of the conditions stated here:in.
8. Compliance with and execution of all conditions listed hereon
shall be necessary, unless otherwise specified, prior to obtaining final
building inspection clearance. Deviation from this requirement shall be
permitted only by written consent of the Planning Director.
9. Prior to consideration of this request by the City Council,
written evidence of compliance to the City Council school policy shall be
submitted to the Planning Department.
E. On CT 73-36: That it be moved that the Plann:ing Commission recommend
to the City Council that CT 73-36 BE APPRGVED subject to the conditions outlined
below:
Justification is based upon:
1. Conformance of the tentative map to the approved master plan and
specific plan, and to the adopted General Plan.
2. Conformance of the tentative map to the State of California
subdivision Map Act.
With regards to Parks ordinance requirements, it is recommended
that in-lieu fees be required in that the General Plan does not indicate a
park site on this portion of the subject property, and the size park, that
would result, would not be of sufficient size to be efficiently maintained.
F. Conditions of Approval for CT 73-36:
1. The development of the property described herein shall be subject
to the restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in addition to
all the requirements, limitations and restrictions of all nrunicipal ordinances
and State and Federal statutes now in force, or which, hereafter, may be in
force for the purpose of preserving the residential characteristics of adjacent
properties.
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of the Fi.."'1.al
Park-In-Lie.'1.ees
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shall be granted to the Ci' prior to approval
3. Prior to consideration of this request by the City Council,
written evidence of compliai.,ce to the City Council school policy shall be
submitted to the Planning Department.
4. In order to provide for reasonable fire protection during the
construction period, the subdivider shall maintain passable vehicular access
to all buildings, and adequate fire hydrants with required fire flows shall
be installed as recomn:ended by the Fire Department.
5. All public improvements shall be made L1'1 conf orrnity to the City
of Carlsbad Engineering Design Criteria:· and Standard Plans, the Subdivision
Ordinance and other City Standards to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
without cost to the City of Carlsbad, and free of all liens and encumbrances.
Improvement plans for water and sewer system shall meet the requirements of
the respective service districts.
6. All utilities, including provisions for cable TV, shall be
placed underground and/or shall be completely concealed from view.
7. Ornamental' street lighting shall be provided for as required
by Municipal Ordinance Code. The Developer shall post a bond in the amount
necessary to energize said street lights for an eighteen month period after
construction to permit the incorporation of the subdivision into a maintenance
district.
8. The Subdivider shall dedicate to the public all rights of ingress
and egress from lots abutting upon restricted access streets and roads over
and across the lines of said lots abutting said streets and roads. This
dedication shall be so designated on the certificate sheet of the Final Map
with the L.""ltent that the owners of said lots trul have no rights of access
whatsoever to said streets and roads. The words "access rights dedicated
to the City" shall be lettered along the road adjacent to the lots affected
on the map proper. El Camino Real and Tamarack A venue shall be considered
limited access roadways in this instance.
9. Street names shall be subject to approval and shall be designated
in accordance with the standards and policies adopted by the Planning •
Commission on file in the Planning Department. Said names shall be approved
by the Planning Director prior to recordation of the Final Map.
10. Dedication and improvement of El Cami.no Real shall be reqllired
on the basis of a 63 ft. half street from the existing center line. The
improvement of El Camino Real shall include the standard street improvements,
Mission Bell street lights, and any required improvement of the existing
drainage ditch. Said improvements shall be in a mari...ner acceptable to the City
Engineer.
11. The developer shall grant to the City of Carlsbad an open space
easement over the existing slope located adjacent to El Camino Real. As a
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part of the development, said slope shall be landscaped in a manner acceptable
to the Director of Parks and Recreation.
12. The applicant shall install a water line .from the existing Kelly
vault to the southeast corner of the proposed subdivision. The alignment and
ultimate size of said line shall be as approved by the City Engineer.
13. The applicant shall construct a sewer line from Kelly Drive to the southeast
corner of the subject property. The aHgnment and ultimate size of said line
shall be as approved by the City Engineer.
14. The applicant shall participate in the installation and cost of a trafffc
signal at the proposed intersection of El Camino Real and Tamarack Avenue in
a manner acceptable to the City Engineer.
VI. ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance No. 9360
Resolution No. 936
Memo from Fire Dept. dated 11-1-73
Letter from Health Officer dated Oct. 26, 1973.
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ORDINANCE NO.· ·g350
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD~ CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
TITLE 21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY
GRANTING A PREANNEXATION CHANGE OF ZONE
FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY A-1-8 TO CITY OF
CARLSBAD P-C (Planned Community) ON
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED EASTERLY AND
ADJACENT TO EL CAMINO REAL, EASTERLY
OF THE PRESENT EASTERLY MOST EXTENSION
OF TRIESTE DRIVE (Amos Sommers -El Camind Pdrtals}. • • • • • • • •
The City Council of the City of Cirlsbad, California, dpes
ordain as follows:
The following described real property is granted a
preannexation change of zone from County A-1~8 to City of
Carlsbad P-C (Planned Community):
Portions Lots E & I, Rancho Agua Hedionda, according to map thereof No. 823, filed in
the office of the County Recorder of San
Diego County, November 16, 1896.
EFFECTIVE DATE~ This ordinance shall be effective
thirty (30) days after its adoption and the City tlerk shall
certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be
published at least once in the Carlsbad Journal within fifteen
(15) days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City Council held on the 21st day of August, 1973,
and thereafter PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said
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, 1973, by
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AYES: Councilmen Dunne, Chase and Frazee.
NOES: Councilmen Lewis and Mccomas.
ABSENT: None.
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RESOLUTION NO. 936
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
TO THE CITY COUNCIL OE A PRE-ANNEXATIONALZONE CHANGE
FROM A-1-8 (COUNTY) TO P-C (PLANNED COMMUNITY)
ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED EASTERLY, AND AD-
JACENT TO EL CAMINO REAL, EASTERLY OF THE PRESENT
EASTERLY MOST EXTENSION OF TRIESTE DRIVE (AMOS
SOMERS -EL CAMINO PORTALS).
8 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, did
9 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing on July 24, 1973, to consider a
10 request for a pre-annexationa1 change of zone from A-1-8 (County)
11 to City of Carlsbad zoning P-C (Planned Community) on approximately
12 79 acres of land, generally located easterly, and adjacent to El
13 Camino Real, easterly of the present easterly most extension of
14 Trieste Drive, and known as 11 El Camino Portals 11 • Said property is
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Portions Lots E & I, Rancho Agua Hedionda,
according to map thereof No. 823, filed in
the Office of the County Recorder of San
Diego County, November 16, 1896.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did consider the Final En-
20 vironmental Impact Report for this project and approved same, and:
21 WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering
22 the testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons who desired to
23 be heard, said Commission did find the following facts and reasons
24 to exist which make the approval of a zone change necessary to
25 carry out the provisions and general purpose of Title 21:
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P-C Zoning is the best way to assure the City proper
controls over the development of this area.
P-C Zoning, by itself, does not establish any commitment
to density or design; it only establishes 0 a concept of
development.
. . ~ . P-C Zoning, by itself, would not have an adverse impact
on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED by the Plan~ing Commission of
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2 a Zone Change from A-1-8 (County) to City of Carlsbad Zoning P-C
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4 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at~ regular meeting of the
5 City of Carlsbad Planning Commission held on the 24th day of July,
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NOES: None
ABS ENT: None
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9NTER-DEPARTMENT
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TO PLANNING DEPT. D.<\TE: 11-1-73 19 P. M.
FROM: FIRE DEPT.
SUBJECT: TM 73-36 SP-143 EL CAM:fNO PORTALS
MP-125
On Site fire hydrants as required by fire department in service prior
• to framing.
Water system to be looped.
REPLY ON THIS SHEET FROM
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A. Wolenchuk, B/C
Fire Marshal
STA~DAHO INTE:R DEPT. M::'..MO. FOFIM 11;24
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29b0 Pio Pico Dri'fll Telepl,one:
(714) 729-1191
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008
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October 26, 1973
Mr. Donald A. Agatep
Director of Planning
City of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear Mr. Agatep:
OCT 301973
CITY OE CARLSBAD
e1annh1g Department
Your request for our recommendations concer-nir..g ;the Tentativ-e Hap of the sub-
division to be lmmm as Tentative Na:p No. 73-36, El Ca.."llino Portals, has been
received and reviewed by this departnent.
This subdivision would be acceptable to the Depa1·tment of Public Health pro-
vided:
l. All domestic water supplied to this subdivision comes from the
Carlsbad .Municipal Water District.
2. All buildings consti·ucted in this subdivision are connected to
the Carlsbad Public Sewer System.
3. The sewer and water lines are not laid in the sB,m.e trench in any
part of this subdivision.
4. Proper drainage is :maintained tr,roughout the subdivision so as
to prevent ponding and/or storage of surface water.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to L'l.ake :recommendations concerning
the proposed subdivision.
JBA:GQ:ds
cc: Fede::.0 al Housing Ad.T:linistration
Veterans Adlninistration
D-:;:partment of Real Este,te (Sub. Sec.)
Very truly yov.rs,
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