HomeMy WebLinkAboutLCPA 90-08B; Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan; Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) (12)* a
c January 23, 1996
California Coastal Commission
San Diego Coast District
31 11 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92108
APPLICATION FOR LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT
1. JURISDICTION CITY OF CARLSBAD - LCPA 90-08(B)/SP 207(A) -
Carlsbad Ranch/LEGOlAND Specific Plan Amendment
SEGMENT? Aaua Hedionda and Mello II Seaments - lncludina the
Citv's Zonincl Ordinance, which is the implementina ordinance for the Citv's
six Local Coastal Proaram Seaments as well an amendment to the
Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan which is the implementina plan for the
Carlsbad Ranch propertv.
II. TYPE OF AMENDMENT SUBMlllAL (check)
A) LUP -
B) ZONING -
C) LCP (Land Use & Zoning) X
111. LCP STATUS Y/N, DATE
A) LUP CERTIFIED . See Attachment "AI
B) ZONING CERTIFIED See Attachment "A
C)
D)
ZONING OF COMM. ACTION ON
SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS N/A
PRIOR COMMISSION ACTION ON THIS
SUBMITTAL? NO
IV. SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
The proposal includes amendments to the text of the Agua Hedionda and
Mello II Segments of the Local Coastal Program as well as amendments to
the Mello II Land Use Plan Map. Also proposed are amendments to the
implementation plan which consist of zone changes as well as text
amendments to the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan and the Coastal
Agricultural Overlay Zone. These actions will make the General Plan,
Zoning, and Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan consistent with the Local
Coastal Program. Also included was acceptance of suggested
modifications for Local Coastal Program Amendment 90-08 previously
approved by the California Coastal Commission.
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January 23, 1996
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The project area totals 471.6 acres. The amendment to the Carlsbad
Ranch Specific Plan will reduce the office/research and development
component of the plan and add recreational, retail, and visitor serving land
uses. Development in areas restricted to agricultural uses in the existing
plan is proposed. Proposed land uses for the Specific Plan Amendment
reflect a mix of compatible and complementary non-residential uses,
including office, research and development, related light manufacturing,
commercial, hotel/timeshare, destination resort, golf course, agriculture, a
vocational school campus and LEGOLAND Carlsbad. The amendment
proposes increasing the land area of the original specific plan from 423.51
acres to 447.40 acres an increase of 23.89 acres.
V. COMMISSION OFFICE USE ONLY:
AMENDMENT #
DATE RECEIVED
DATE FILED
COMM. HEARING AGENDA
COMMISSION ACTION: A , Amll-Y D ,-Y Date
VI. PROJECT PLANNER
For information regarding this application, please contact Don Neu, Senior Planner
at 438-1 161, ext. 4446.
LCPA SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS -- CHECKLIST
1. Council Resolution - signed and dated indicating
City intends to administer LCP consistent with the
Coastal Act and indicating date LCPA will take
effect.
X (CODV Enclosed
NOTE: All amendments take effect immediately
upon Coastal Commission approval
unless other-wise stated.
2. A reproducible copy of Council adopted LCPA X (Cow Enclosed)
- X If new text indicates where it fits into
certified text.
- X If revised text clearly indicates using
strikeouts and/or underlines showing
modifications.
X If map change, submit replacement map.
effect on other sections of the previously certified
LCP.
3. A discussion of amendments relationship to and X (See Attachment "8")
4. X (See Attachment "8'3
5. X (See Attachment "8")
6. An analysis of potentially significant adverse X (See Attachment "B)
7. Copies of environmental review documents. X (CODV Enclosed)
8.
Zoning measures that will implement the LCPA.
Affect on public access (only for area between
first public road and the Coast).
cumulative impacts on coastal resources.
Summary of measures to ensure both public and X (See Attachment "BI
agency participation. and Enclosed Copies)
- X List of public hearing dates
- X
- X Mailing list
N/A Comments
N/A Responses to comments
All staff reports plus attachments.
Notice of interested parties
9. X (Cow Enclosed)
AlTACHMENT "A"
Mello I
Mello II
Agua Hedionda
Village Redevelopment Area
East Batiquitos Lagoon
West Batiquitos Lagoon
1 SEGMENTSTATUS I SEGMENT I Y/N DATE I
Yes 1980
Yes 1981
Yes 1982
Yes 1988
Yes 1988
Yes 1 985
A) LUP Certified
B) Zoning Certified Mello I No ----
Mello II No ----
Agua Hedionda No ----
East Batiquitos Lagoon No ----
West Batiquitos Lagoon No ----
Village Redevelopment Area Yes 1988
ATTACHMENT "B"
3. AMENDMENTS RELATIONSHIP TO AND EFFECT ON OTHER SECTIONS OF THE
PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED LCP
Amendments are proposed to the Local Coastal Program (LCP) to allow for
development of the Carlsbad Ranch/LEGOlAND project and establish consistency
with the General Plan, Zoning, and Carlsbad Ranch/LEGOLAND Specific Plan
Amendment. The majority of the project is within the Mello II Segment with the
exception of the acreage north of Cannon Road which is within the Agua Hedionda
Segment. Suggested modifications approved by the California Coastal
Commission as part of Local Coastal Program Amendment 90-08 were accepted.
This Local Coastal Program Amendment subsequently modifies many of the
suggested modifications.
Aqua Hedionda Seament
The amendment to the Agua Hedionda Segment includes a revision to Policy 2-2
(Agriculture) to permit a 24.2 acre area adjacent to and north of Cannon Road to
be utilized as part of a proposed golf course and allowing it to be zoned as Open
Space (03) rather than Exclusive Agriculture (E-A). In addition a zone change
from Public Utility (P-U) to Open Space (04) is proposed on this 24.2 acre area.
Mello II Seament
Proposed amendments to the Mello II Segment include revisions to Policy 2-1
(Conservation of Agricultural lands) to: (1) Apply Policy 2-1 to the area of the
Carlsbad Ranch within the agricultural preserve with the exception of the
approximately 53.42 acres to be retained for agricultural use; and (2) Provide that
any acreage under the control of a public entity for use as public recreation or
open space will be exempt from Policy 2-1. This amendment provides the process
to allow development of lands previously under Williamson Act Agricultural Contract
provided compliance with the agricultural conversion mitigation requirements
applied to other properties in the Mello I1 Segment is achieved. The Coastal
Commission established precedent for this approach when they applied Policy 2-1
to the 24.5 acre golf driving range approved in the original specific plan. Policy 2-2
is applicable to the Carlsbad Ranch property only and allowed a limited amount of
development which was not subject to the Conservation of Agricultural Lands
Policy 2-1.
Also proposed are amendments to Policy 2-2 (Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan
"Mixed-Use" Development) to: (1) Provide that development of land within the
agricultural preserve will be subject to approval of a Local Coastal Program
Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment and compliance with Policy 2-1; and (2)
Reducing the structure setback from 50 feet to a minimum of 25 feet from the
adjacent agricultural area. Revision number 1 to this policy serves to tie the
requirements of Policy 2-1 to the areas of the Carlsbad Ranch not allowed to
develop under the Carlsbad Ranch "Mixed-Use" Development policy. The second
revision to this policy that deals with reducing the structure setback from the
agricultural area to 25 feet is supported by analysis conducted by the Soil and
Plant laboratory, Inc.
The structural setback from the agricultural area is proposed to provide a buffer to
mitigate: (1) the impact of dust and other air borne materials on developed areas
and the associated conflicts between agricultural and urban development; (2) the
risk of uninvited human intrusion into the agricultural area; and (3) where relevant
the impacts of light and shadow on agriculture. It has been concluded that each
of these functions is fulfilled by the proposed use of walls, berming with
landscaping, and a 25 foot development setback. The development areas adjacent
to the agricultural area are limited as roadways will create the majority of the
perimeter for the Flower Fields. The soil texture on the flower field site is low in silt
and clay content and, therefore, low in potential for dust generation, particularly if
soil is moist during operations. The agricultural operation will also utilize a service
road along its perimeter of between 15 and 20 feet providing additional separation.
Prevailing air movement is from west to east but is normally gentle.
The amendments to the implementation plan consist of revisions to the Coastal
Agricultural Overlay to apply the overlay to the Carlsbad Ranch property within the
agricultural preserve, with the exception of the approximately 53.42 acres which are
to be retained for agricultural use.
Amendments to the Mello II Land Use Plan Map to revise land use designations to
be consistent with the proposed General Plan land uses are proposed. The
amendments are shown graphically on the exhibits attached to the Planning
Commission Resolution for the Local Coastal Program Amendment.
4. ZONING MEASURES THAT WILL*lMPLEMENT THE LCPA
Zone Changes to achieve consistency with the proposed Land Use Plan
designations are proposed (ZC 94-02).
The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan which is the implementation plan for this area
of the Mello II Segment of the LCP is proposed to be revised to accommodate the
land use changes. Amendments to the Coastal Agricultural Overlay Zone are also
proposed.
5. AFFECT ON PUBLIC ACCESS
The project site is not located between the first public road and the coast.
However, the Specific Plan includes a circulation plan containing required
pedestrian and bicycle paths (refer to Figures 15 through 24 and Figure 52). The
pedestrian and bicycle circulation system proposed provides access through the
agricultural area, ocean views along the ridge, and connects to planned future
citywide trails.
6. ANALYSIS OF POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE CUMULATIVE IMPACTS ON
COASTAL RESOURCES
The Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR 94-01) for the project concluded
that due to the fact that the project will directly convert existing agricultural uses,
the project in conjunction with the buildout of the County pursuant to SANDAG
forecasts will result in a cumulative decline in agricultural land and is significant.
The project in and of itself will not create a trend for the conversion of other
agricultural lands to urban uses. The project will have a significant cumulative
impact as a result of the loss of agricultural land. Compliance with the
requirements of the Agricultural Conversion Policy of the Mello I1 Segment, the
preservation of 53 acres for agricultural use on-site, and implementation of policies
contained in the specific plan reduces the project level impact to less than
si g nif icant .
8. SUMMARY OF MEASURES TO ENSURE BOTH PUBLIC AND AGENCY
PARTlCl PATI ON
The proposed LCPA 90-08(B) has undergone a six (6) week public review period
(September 20, 1995 - November 1, 1995). The public notice was published in the
Blade-Citizen and the Carlsbad Sun. No comments were received regarding the
proposed Local Coastal Plan Amendment.
Public Notice of the amendment was mailed to interested parties shown on the
enclosed list. A Program Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the
development. Comments were received on the Program EIR. Comments received
and the responses to comments are contained in the Final Program EIR for the
Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Amendment.
The proposal was heard by the Planning Commission and recommended for
approval on December 6,1995. The City Council held a public hearing on January
9, 1996 and approved the project.
PUBLIC HEARING DATES:
PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 6,1995
CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 9,1996
PROJECT NOTICING AND INPUT OPPORTUNITIES
1) Advisory ballot measure
2) Notice of processing and schedule included in all water bills
1803 person mailing list established and utilized for notices
4 public scoping workshops held for the EIR
Status briefings provided at all quadrant meetings
Notice of Local Coastal Program Amendment published and mailed to interested
parties list
Legal Notices
* Notice of Preparation of the EIR * Notice of Public Scoping Meetings * Notice of Completion of the EIR * Notice of Planning Commission Public Hearing * Notice of City Council Public Hearing
Legal noticing included large legal ads in all three local newspapers and individual
noticing to 1803 people on the mailing list.