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Home My WebLink AboutLCPA 92-02; Beach Area Land Use Study; Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) (4)* #. .,-. L April 22, 1993 Deborah Lee California Coastal Commission San Diego Coast Area 3111 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108-1725 SUKJECX: APPLICATION FOR A LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT LCPA 92-02 - BEACH AREA LAND USE STUDY Dear Deborah: Enclosed is the City of Carlsbad's completed application to amend the Land Use Map of the Mello I1 Local Coastal Program. The subject property is in the southern portion of the City's Beach Area Overlay Zone, east of Garfield Street as shown on the attached location map. The application is for the changes to Zoning, General Plan and Local Coastal Plan designations based on recommendations of a Council directed land use study. City Council approved this LCPA and corresponding General Plan Amendment (GPA 92-09) and Zone Change (ZC 92-01) on April 20, 1993. The support documentation specified on the application checklist is enclosed. Should you need additional information or have any questions concerning the application, please contact me at (619) 438-1161, extension 44-41. Also enclosed are previous letters sent to the Coastal Commission regarding this project. Sincerely, ERIC N. MUNOZ Associate Planner Enclosure c: Planning Director - Michael Holzmiller Assistant Planning Director - Gary Wayne Senior Planner - Don Neu 2075 Las Palmas Drive - Carlsbad, California 92009-1 576 - (61 9) 438-1 161 @ c April 22, 1993 California Coastal Comssion San Diego Coast District 1333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92108-3520 APPLICATION FOR LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT I. JURISDICTION CITY OF CARLSBAD SEGMENT? Mello I1 TYPE OF AMENDMENT SUBMITTAL (check) [I. X A) LUP - X B) ZONING - C) LCP (Land Use & Zoning) 111 LCP STATUS Y/N DATE A) LUP CERTIFIED Yes 1981 B) ZONING CERTIFIED II I1 C) D) ZONING OF COMM. ACTION ON SUGGESTED PRIOR COMMISSION ACTION ON THIS MODIFICATIONS N/A N/A SUBMITTAL? No N/A N. SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT PROPOSAL Amendments to the Mello 11 LCP will involve the study area shown on the attached location map. Specifically, General Plan and zoning land use designation changes are proposed. Therefore, a General Plan Amendment (GPA 92-9) and Zone Change (ZC 92-1) are also being processed with this LCPA. The Mello I1 LCP currently identifies the study area as Medium-High Density (10-20 dwelling units per acre) and permitted uses and development standards are designated as those found in the RD-M Zone. The existing and proposed zoning and General Plan designations are reflected in Exhibits "A"-"C". (Attached). The proposal is the result of a City Council directed land use study for this area to address neighborhood compatibility issues which surfaced during the North Beach Planning and Traffic Study of 1987. The proposed designations are designed to eliminate current zoning and General Plan inconsistencies as well as eliminate the existing non-compatible mix of single family and multi-family zoning. The proposal does not represent an overall increase in allowable units within the study area. The LCPA is required to bring the LCP coastal land use designations in conformance with the Citfs General Plan and zoning land use designations. V. COMMISSION OFFICE USE ONLY: AMENDMENT # DATE RECEIVED DATE FILED COMM. HEARING AGENDA COMMISSION ACTION: A AWM - D - Date VI. PROJECT PLANNER For information regarding this application, please contact Eric Munoz at 438-1161, ext. 4441. LCPA SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS -- CHECKLIST 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Council Resolution - signed and dated indicating City intends to administer LCP consistent with the Coastal Act and indicating date LCPA will take effect. NOTE: X (CODV Enclosed) All amendments take effect immediately upon Coastal Commission approval unless other- wise stated. A reproducible copy of Council adopted LCPA - tf new text indicates where it fits into certified text. If revised text clearly indicate using strikeouts and/or underlines showing modifications. If map change, submit replacement map. - - A discussion of amendments relationship to and effect on other sections of the previously certified LCP. Zoning measures that will implement the LCPA. Affect on public access (only for area between first public road and the Coast). An analysis of potentially significant adverse cumulative impacts on coastal resources. Copies of environmental review documents. Summary of measures to ensure both public and agency participation. - X - X - X Mailing list N/A Comments N/A Responses to comments List of public hearing dates Notice of interested parties All staff report plus attachments. N/A X (See attachment) X (See attachment) N/A X (See attachment) X (See attachment) X (See attachment) & Enclosed coDies X (CODY Enclosed) INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE LCPA CHECKLIST LCPA 92-02 - BEACH AREA LAND USE STUDY 3. AMENDMENTS RELATIONSHIP TO AND EFFECT ON OTHER SECTIONS OF THE PR.EVtOUSLY CERTIFIED LCP The proposed LCP Amendment will bring the coastal land use designations into conformance with the City‘s General Plan and Zoning designations. The proposed project (including General Plan Amendment 92-09 and Zone Change 92-01) modifies existing land use designations to eliminate current conflicts, inconsistencies and potential for incompatible development. This project will have no impact on the policies or provisions of the Mello I1 LCP. The proposed land use designations comply with all applicable policies of the Mello 11 LCP. 4. ZONING MEASURES THAT w[LL IMPLEMENT THE LCPA A Zone Change was approved by the Planning Commission and City Council which provide a means of implementing the LCPA. The proposed zone change will change the zoning from an existing mix of R-1 (single-family) and RD-M (multi-family zone) Zones to primarily R-2 zones as shown on the attached exhibits. The details of these designations are discussed in the attached staff report. This amendment will retain consistency between the Local Coastal Program, General Plan, and the Zoning Ordinance. The Beach Area Overlay Zone remains over this area and requires the approval of a site development plan prior to development. This provides the City with a discretionary review process to ensure compliance with all applicable design and development requirements. 6. ANALYSIS OF POTENTlALLY SIG”T ADVERSE CUMULATIVE IMPACTS ON COASrM RESOURCES The proposed LCPA will not create additional impacts to coastal resources in the area, or associated with Agua Hedionda Lagoon. The area is an existing neighborhood with infill lots that are either vacant or could be redeveloped. Since this proposal does not increase the overall maximum units allowed, there will not be an adverse impact to the coastal resources of the area. 8. SUMMARY OF MEASURES TO ENSURE BOTH PUBLIC AND AGENCY PARTICIPATION PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The core of the land use study centered around the involvement of the property owners of the area. The study was initiated with a certified mailing to all study area property owners to give input regarding the desirability of all R-1 (single family) zoning for the area. Final I F .. .. " J assessment of all input showed a split between favoring all R-1 or maintaining the multi- family zoning. The proposed designations, therefore, represent a compromise situation where emphasis is on product type control and maintenance of neighborhood character compared to the potentially incompatible development allowed under current designations. From April to August 1992, staff received input and discussed development issues with property owners over the phone and in individual consultations. On August 20, 1992 a collective meeting with property owners was held at Heritage Hall to discuss the final recommendation which was sent to them via certified mail two weeks previously. Planning Commission public hearing considered the final recommendation (same as this amendment application) with no opposition presented by the public or property owners. Soliciting and assessing the public input early in the process was a driving force in the development of the proposed R-2 and related land use designations. Copies of pertinent notices are attached. No comments were received during the project's environmental review period. AGENCY PARTICIPATION Once the recommendation was finalized, the City proceeded with the 6 week public review period and followed up with correspondence to the Coastal Commission advising of this project and asked for any needed information regarding the processing of the LCPA. Copies of the correspondence sent to the Coastal Commission regarding this project are attached. PUBLIC HEARING DATES * PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3, 1993 * CITY COUNCIL APRIL 20, 1993