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Home My WebLink AboutLCPA 93-02; Residential Density Increases; Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) (10)'- h ' STATE OF CALIFORNIA-THE RESOURCES AGENCY PETE WILSON. Governor C A. L I F 0 R N I A C 0 A STA L C 0 MM I S S ION SAN DIEGO COAST AREA 31 I1 CAMINO DEL RIO NORTH. SUITE 200 SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-1725 (6 191 52 1-8036 September 5, 1996 Ci ty of Carl sbad Attn: Gary Wayne 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Re: Certification of City of Carlsbad LCP Amendment I-96G Dear Mr. Wayne, On August 14, 1996,'the California Coastal Commission approved the last remaini-paF€ion of the City's first amendment request for 1996, which addressed the City's affordable housing program. The amendment modified the Land Use Plan (LUP) text of all six segments of the Carlsbad LCP TAello I, Me1 1o-IIT AguTKe'Konda, Village-Redevelopment, East Batiquitos Lagoon and West Batiquitos Lagoon) by incorporating language addressing senior citizen housing, second dwelling units, density increases and inclusionary housing. In addition, portions of the Implementing Ordinances (zoning code) were revised to incorporate new residential standards addressing the needs of senior citizens and low and moderate income persons. allow for density bonuses, relaxation of existing development standards and financial incentives to encourage the construction of affordable housing. However, before the LCP amendment can be deemed certified, the Executive Director must determine that implementation of the approved amendments will be consistent with the Commission's certification order. This is necessary because the amendment was certified with suggested modifications. 7 -. .- -- -.-" ------r- The modifications would In order for the Executive Director to make this determination, the local government must formally acknowledge receipt of the Commission's resolution of certification, including any terms or suggested modifications; accept and agree to those terms and modifications; take any formal action which is required to satisfy them, such as adoption of revised ordinances incorporating the suggested language modifications; and agree to issue coastal development permits consistent with the amendments, as certified. As soon as the necessary documentation is received in this office, and accepted, the Executive Director wi 11 report hi s/her determi nation to the Commi ssion at its next regularly scheduled public hearing. If you have any questions about the Commission's action or this final certification procedure, please contact our office. modifications, as adopted by the Coastal Commission, is attached for your reference. A copy of the suggested Thank you and the other staff members who worked on this planning Gary Wayne September 5, 1996 Page 2 effort. It took some time but I think our coordination effort resulted in a mutually-acteptable result. in any way possible to continue the successful implementation of the local coastal program. , &'.- We remain available to assist you and your staff';''; Assistant District Director cc: Chris DeCerbo (50471-1 CARLSBAD LCP AMENDMENT NO. 1-96G COASTAL COMMISSION SUGG ESTED MODIFICATIONS ADOPTED AUGUST 14. 1996 (Page 1 of 5) A. Land Use 'P1 an -\ 't. - Policy 1(A) - Affordable Housing, of LCPA 93-02, shall be revised to read as follows and shall be incorporated into the six certified land use plan In order to encourage and enable the development of lower income affordable housing. senior citizen housina. and second dwellina units. density increases and dens itv bo nuses above the maximum residential densities permitted by this plan may be permitted as follows: ; segments: * Densitv I ncreases : Any request to increase residential densities above the densities permitted by the plan, for the purpose of provi di ng lower-i ncome affordabl e housi ng shall be eval uated re1 ati ve to: (a> a proposal's compatibility with adjacent land uses; (b) the adequacy of public facilities; and (c) the project site being located in proximity, to a minimum of one of the following: a freeway or major roadway, a commercial center, employment opportunities, a City park or open space, or a commuter rail or transit center. Within the coas ta 1 zone. anv affordable housina Droiect t hat incorDorates a densitv increase DU rsuant to this DO licy s hall be c onsi stent with a1 1 certified loca 1 coasta 1 Droaram Drovi sions. with the exceDt ion of the base de nsitv. In calculatina the base de nsitv. a 11 environmental 1 y Gonstrained lands identified Pursuant to the coastal zoninq ordinances a nd local coasta 1 Droarams are considered to be yndevelooab le and shall be deducted from the tota 1 number of acres of a subiect orooertv. Densitv Bonuses: Co nsi stent with Government Code Sect ion 659 15 and 65915.5, de nsitv bo nuses a nd other incentives mav be a ranted to enable the develooment of low income. verv low income and se nior ci ti zen housina. Within the coasta 1 zone. anv housina develoDment that incorDorates a densitv bonus and/or other incentives Pursuant to ChaDter 21.86 o f the Carlsbad Municiual Code. s hall be co nsi stent with all certified local coasta 1 Drouram Drovisions. with the exceotion of the base densitv. In calculatina the base d ensi tv., a1 1 envi ronmental 1 v constrai ned 1 ands i denti fi ed D ursuant to the coastal zonina ordinances a nd local coas tal Droarams are co nsidered to b e undeveloDab le and shall be deducte d from the total number of acres of 3 subiect D rooertv. Second Dwellina Units: The maximum densitv De rmitted u nder this Dlan mav be e x c eeded for the Duruose o f constructina seco nd dwelling units. In the coasta 1 zone. anv seco nd dwellina unit shall be consistent with all certified local coastal uroqram Drovisions. with the exceDtion of the base de nsi tv. Carl sbad LCPA 1-96GISug. Mods. Adopted 8/14/96 Page 2 ,n 1 '2. Policy 1(B) - Affordable Housing, of LCPA 95-01, shall be revised to read as follows and shall be incorporated into the six certified land use plan In order to enable the development of a variety of housing types (i.e., lower income dwell i ng units , second dwell i ng units and senior citizen housing) , which provide housing opportunities for lower income and senior citizen households, the City will implement an inclusionary housing mandate, which all residential development will be subject to, and offer a variety of economic incentives to the development community (i.e., density bonuses consistent with State Government Code Sections 65915 and 65913.5 and development standards modifications). Jn the coasta 1 zone. the arantina of densitv increases. densitv bonuses and incentives to assist develoDers with satisfaction of inclusionarv housina reauirements shall be jonsistent with Policv 1A and those o rdinances imlementina Policy 1A. ' segments: The inclusionary housing mandate requires that a minimum of 15% of all units approved in any residential master plan, specific plan, or resi denti a1 project shall- be made affordable to lower income households. In those residential developments which are required to include 10 or more units affordable to lower income households, at least 10% of the lower income units should have 3 or more bedrooms. requirement to construct lower income housing for residential developments of fewer than 7 units. An in-lieu fee may meet the Suuclested Modifications Nos. 1 and 2 shall be inserted into the six certified land use alan seuments as follows: !!muu 2. STANDARD PACIFIC (as POLICY 1(A) - AFFORDABLE HOUSING) 3. OCCIDENTAL LAND, INC. (as POLICY 1(A) - AFFORDABLE HOUSING) 4. RANCHO LA COSTA (as i tem 6.. under POLICY 1 -- LAND USES) MELLO I1 (as Poiicy 1-1 and Policy 1-2 Affordable Housing) MA HEDIONDA LA ND USE PLAN (as items 1.11 and 1.12) J (as items titled Residential Density Increases - Affordable Housing and Affordable Housing, under VII. DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES FOR THE VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT AREA) EAST BATIOUITOS LAGOON/HUNT PROPERTIES (both listed as I. AFFORDABLE HOUSING 1 MST BATIOUITOS LAGOON/SAMMIS PROPERTIES (both listed as 10. AFFORDABLE HOUSING) Carlsbad LCPA 1-96G/Sug. Mods. Adopted 8/14/96 Page 3 . B. Imol ementati on P1 an (Zoni na Ordi nances 1 3. Section 21 -06.090 addressing the Q Qualified Development Overlay Zone, in Ordinance NS-207, d shall be revised to read as follows: 21.06. Dev n n Proper!Ti n t~~o~~o~es~~a!~r~~' subject to the development standards required in the underlying zone and any applicable specific plans, except for Affordable Housing Prajects as expressly modified by the site development plan. The site development plan for Affordable Housing Projects may a1 low less restrictive development standards than specified in the underlying zone or elsewhere provided that the project is in conformity with the General Plan and adopted policies and goals of the City, did it would have no detrimental effect on public health, safety and welfare. and. in the coasta 1 zone. anv Droiect D rocessed DU rsuant to this ChaDter shall be co nsistent with all cert ified local coasta 1 Droqram provi sions. with the e xceDtion of densitv. Commission or the! City Council in approving a site development plan may impose speci a1 condi tions or requi rements which are more restri cti ve than the development standards in the underlying zone or elsewhere that include provisions for, but are not limited to, the following: *-' ZQ +,4 2- - In addition, the Planning (NO CHANGES TO REMAINDER OF CHAPTER) @ Section 21.18.045(c>, addressing requirements for Senior Citizen Housing, in 0rd.inance NS-274, shall be revised to read as follows: 1.. . I (c> requi rements : Senior Citizen Housing projects shall meet the fol lowing (3) A senior citizen housing project shall observe the following (A) All senior citizen housing projects are required to comply development standards: with all applicable devleopment standards of the underlying zone, except those which may be modified as an additional incentive granted pursuant to Chapter 21.86 of this Title; (B> In the coasta 1 zone. anv se nior citi;ren housina Droiect processed DU rsuant to this sect ion and ChaDter 21.86 of this code shall be consi stent with a1 1 certified local coastal uroqram Drovi sions. with the exceDt ion of density. 6 Section 21.18.045(d), addressing the review of senior citizen housing 6,2,r-, projects, in Ordinance NS-274, shall be revised to read as follows: 3J- t. . 'i/': L;.$* - (d) Application submittal and review is an follows: . ^X- I- (4) Review: The Planning Director shall evaluate the request and make findings and recommendations based upon the fol lowing cri teri a: Carlsbad LCPA 1-96GjSug. Mods. Adopted 8/14/96 Page 4 . [...I (D) The senior citizen housing project complies with the general pl an, zoning. certi fi ed Loca 1 Coastal Proaram and development this Titic. policies of the City of Carlsbad. and is consistent with Sect ion 21.86 o f 6. Section 21.53,120(c), addressing development standards for affordable housing projects, in Ordinance NS-207, shall be revised to read as follows: [...l(c) The development (both for multi-family residential and affordable De ve 1 oDme nt Standa rds. ,/,I housing) shall be subject to the development standards of the zone in which the development is located and/or any applicable Specific or Master Plan except for affordable housing projects as expressly modified by the site development plan. The site development plan for Affordable Housing Projects may allow less restrictive development standards than specified in the underlying zone or elsewhere provided that the project is in conformity with the General Plan and adopted policies and goals of the City, ddd it would have no detrimental effect on public health, safety and welfare, and. in the coasta 1 zone. a nv . Droiect D rocessed DU rsuant to this Chaoter shall be co nsistent with all certified local coasta 1 Drouram provi sions. with the exceot ion of densitv. Commission or the City Counci 1 in approving a site development plan may impose special conditions or requirements which are more restrictive than the development standards in the underlying zone or elsewhere that include provisions for, but are not limited to, the following: 4ci 5: . c In addition, the Planning (NO CHANGES TO REMAINDER OF CHAPTER) @ Section 21.85.020(19), addressi the definition of "net developable acreage," in Ordinance NS-232 49 shall be revised to read as follows: 119). "Net developable acreage (for base residential unit calculations)" means the total number of acres of a subject property minus those lands considered to be undevelopable, as listed in Section 21.53.230 lands identified DU rsuant to t he coasta 1 zonina ordinances a nd local coasta 1 Droarams are considered to b e undeveloDable and shall be deducted from the tota 1 number of acres of a subiect D roDertv. f , D C? 'E <p \. of this code. Within the coasta 1 zone. all environmentallv co ns trai na '\ . : '$> Section 21.85.120(K), addressing affordable housing standards, in I, Ordinance NS-232yshall be added to read as follows: ./ (k) In the coasta 1 zone. anv i ncl usionarv housi na oroiect D roc es s ed pursuant to this ChaDter shall be co nsistent with all certified local joastal Drouram Drovi sions. with the exceDtion of densi tv. Carlsbad LCPA 1-96GjSug. Mods. Adopted 8/14/96 Page 5 86.020(18). addressing the def' ition of "maximum allowable uield," in Ordinance NS-233 lr shall be revised to read as Maximum a1 lowable residential yield" means the maximum number of residential units permitted on the project site, which number of units is calculated by multiplying the net developable acreage of the project site times the growth management control point(s1 for the project site's . . applicable residential General Plan designation(s1. Within the coasta 1 zone. a1 1 envi ronmental 7 v constrained 1 ands i denti fi ed DU rsuant to t he soas ta 1 zoning ordinances a nd local coasta 1 Droarams are considered to be undeve 1 opgh le and s hall be deducted from the tota 1 number of acres o fa Subiect DroDertv. \ ,l lac '* j \? ; le. Section 21.86.030(d), addressing r ulations for new residential :r . construction, in Ordinance NS-233 58 shall be revised to read as follows: (d> percent (25%) is requested, includinu cases where a de nsitv increase is foua ht to sat i sfv i ncl usionarv housi nu reaui rements no reduction wi 11 be allowed in the number of target dwelling units required. In case: where a density increase of less than twenty-five I.( '' il. Section 21.86.060(i), addressing density bonus, equivalent in-lieu (y;% i ncenti ves and addi tional incentives, in Ordi nance NS-233fshall be revised to read as follows: 7L 4 (i) In the coasta 1 zone. any housina develoDment D rocessed DU rsuant to t his ChaDte r shall be co nsistent with all certified local coasta 1 Drouram orovisions. with the exceDtion of densi tv. @ Section 21.10.015(~)(3)(C), addressing review of administrative permits od as follows: for second dwelling units, in Ordinance NS-283, shall be revised to read py (C> The second dwelling unit must meet the setback, lot coverage, and other development standards applicable to the zone, which are not addressed within this subsection. In the coasta 1 zone. anv housinq develoDment Drocessed DU rsuant to t his ChaDter shall be co nsi stent with dl1 certified local coasta 1 oroaram orovi sions. with the exceDtion of densitv. o r as ot herwise sDec ified within this subsect ion. ,-