HomeMy WebLinkAboutCT 98-14; Thompson/Tabata; Tentative Map (CT) (20)March 4,2003
Brian Utsler
Standard Pacific Homes
5750 Fleet St, Suite 200
Carlsbad CA 92008
SUBJECT: CT 98-14 - THOMPSONflABATA - AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION
FEE
Thank you for your correspondence regarding the agricultural conversion mitigation fee for the
Thompsonflabata residential subdivision, located within the Zone 20 Specific Plan area. Staff has
reviewed the applicable regulations regarding the mitigation fee, as well as the Zone 20 Specific
Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and project-specific constraints exhibits. As you know, the
Mello II segment of the City’s Local Coastal Program (LCP) requires mitigation for the conversion of
prime agricultural lands to development. The areas considered as prime agricultural lands are
identified in the LCP and are reiterated in the Zone 20 EIR. A large portion, but not all, of the
Thompsonflabata project site is located within a prime agricultural area known as Site Ill (please
see attached map from the Zone 20 EIR).
Upon review the project-related environmental impact assessment, the Coastal Development Permit
resolution, and the project specific constraints exhibits, it appears that the analysis in the
environmental impact assessment is correct. The total amount of prime agricultural lands requiring
an agricultural conversion mitigation fee is 63 acres. As shown in the Coastal Development Permit
approving resolution (Planning Commission Resolution No. 5078), the total mitigation fees required
are based upon the fiscal year in which they are paid. Therefore, to mitigate the conversion of the
63 acres of prime agricultural lands, the total fee would be as follows:
For fiscal year 2002-2003, at $7,220.50 per acre, total fee is $454,891 50;
For fiscal year 2003-2004, at 7,942.55 per acre, total fee is $500,380.65;
For fiscal year 2004-2005, at $8,736.05 per acre, total fee is $550,371.1 5;
For fiscal year 2005-2006, at $9,609.73 per acre, total fee is $605,412.99; and
For fiscal year 2006 and beyond, at $10,000 per acre, total fee is $630,000.
Please feel free to contact the staff planner, Mike Grim at 760-602-4623 if you have any questions
or would like additional information.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL J. HOEMILLER
Planning Director
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Clyde Wickham
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RM Medium (4-8 DU/AC)
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0s Openspace
NRR Non-Residential Reserve
RRE Extensive Regional Retail
PI Planned Industrial
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Low Medium Density (0-4 DWAC)
Medium High Density (8-15 DU/AC)
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0-0 Coastal Agriculture Overlay Zone
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Carlsbad Zone 20 Specific Plan
Urban Land Use Designations
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