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STAT2 OF CALIFORNIA -- THE RESOURCES AGENCY GRAY DAVIS. Governor
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
SANDEGOAREA
7575 METROPOLITAN DRIVE. SUITE 103
SAN DIEGO, CA 5’2108-4402
(619) 767-2370
September 11,2000
Mr. Gary Wayne
Assistant Planning Director
City of Carlsbad
Planning Department
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314
Re: Certification of Major Amendment #2-99D (Kelly Ran
Dear Mr. Wayne:
On July 11,2000 the California Coastal Commission approved the above referenced Local
Coastal Program (LCP) amendment request. In its action, the Commission adopted land use and
implementation plan revisions to the Carlsbad LCP. The attached modifications contain the
specific changes adopted by the Commission.
Before the amendment request can become effectively certified, the Executive Director must
determine that implementation of the approved amendment will be consistent with the
Commission’s certification order. This is necessary because the amendment was certified with
suggested modifications.
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; and take any formal action which is required to satisfy them,
such as revisions to land use policies, rezonings or other ordinance or map revisions.
As soon as the necessary documentation is received in this office and accepted, the Executive
Director will report hisher determination to the Commission 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. Thank you and the other staff members who
worked on this planning effort. We remain available to assist you and your staff in any way
possible to continue the successful implementation of the local coastal program.
A+ Sherilyn Sar
District Manager
cc: Christer Westman J
Stephen Smith
Christopher Neils
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SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS APPROVED IN LCPA 2-99D (KELLY
RANCH) AS CERTIFIED BY THE COASTAL COMMISSION ON JULY 11,
2000
A. Agua Hedionda Land Use Plan Revisions
1. Revised Land Use Plan Mau - The City shall prepare a revised LCP Land Use Plan
map, to replace Exhibit C contained in the certified Agua Hedionda LCP Land Use Plan,
which shall incorporate the following changes:
a. Revisions to the boundaries of Planning Areas A, B, ad C as prcposed in
LCPX #2-99D Kelly Ranch;
b. The land use designation on Planning Area A shd be revised hm the
proposed RMH (8-15 dua) to RM (4-8 dua);
c. The land use designation on Planning Area B shall be @en Space ad ths map
shall delineate the boundary of Planning Area B to comespond to the area to be
dedicated as Wetland Preserve to the Department of Fish and Game as shown on
attached Exhibit 1 1.
d. The land use designation on Planning Area C shall be revised from RMH (8-15
dua) to RLM (0-4 dua) as proposed by the City.
2. Revised Exhibit D - Wetlands - The City shall prepare a revised Exhibit D which
shall indicate the boundary of the Wetland Preserve, i.e. Planning Area B and any
potential wetlands located on proposed Planning Areas A and C or other locations with
the Agua Hedionda Lagoon LUP segment and outside the Wetland Preserve. The map
shall contain a note indicating an exact delineation of wetlands within any planning area
shall be required prior to filing a coastal development permit application for future
development.
3. Permitted Uses in WetlandsBuffers - Section 30233 shall be added to the text of the
Zertified Agua Hedionda Land Use Plan after Section 30240 on Page 22. Additionally,
Policy 3.1 shall be revised to read as follows:
3.1 Kellv Prouertv. No development shall occur within the boundaries of the
Wetland Preserve except to the extent necessary for resource maintenance and
resource management, or as approved by the State Department of Fish and Game.
All allowable development within the Wetland Preserve shall be consistent with
Section 30233 of the Coastal Act. No development shall occur within wetlands
that are outside of the Wetland Preserve except to the extent such development is
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consistent with Section 30233 of the Coastal Act. Any wetlands outside of the
preserve boundaries shall be delineated as part of the coastal development pennit
process prior to development approval.
a) A buffer strip of at least 100 feet in width shall be maintained in a natural
condition around the perimeter of all delineated wetlands to protect the functions
and values of wetlands. The width of the buffer may be increased as determined on
a case by case basis, in consultation with the State Department of Fish and Game,
taking into consideration the type and size of development, the sensitivity of the
wetland resources to detrimental edge effects, natural features such as topography,
and the functions and values of the wetland, including the need for upland
transitional habitat. In no case shall a buffer of less than 100 feet in width be
permitted.
b) Fencing shall be required near or adjacent to improved pedestrian and vehidar
travelways to prevent uncontrolled access of persons or domestic animals into the
wetland or environmentally sensitive areas; and
c) No vehicle, pedestrian, or equestrian access shall be permitted Within either the
wetlands, environmentally sensitive habitat areas, and buffer areas, except for
resoilrce management, passive recreational uses and educational purposes. Access
improvements shall be permitted only within the upper half of the required buffer.
4. Landscaping Reauirements. - Add new Section 3.12 to read:
Landscaping shall be utilized as a visual buffer and be compatible with the
surrounding native vegetation and preserved open space. All development shall be
required to identify and implement a landscaping plan that provides for ~s~~M~QII of
plant species that are native or non-invasive and drought tolerant to the IIlitximum
extent feasible. Ornamental (non-invasive) vegetation shall be permitted withixc the
interior of residential subdivisions only.
5. Landform Alteration - Policy 4.4 shall be revised to read as follows:
4.4 Recognizing the unique environmental features of the lagoon and its environs
and the sensitivity of the area to soil erodibility and sedimentation, development
shall be regulated as follows:
a. Development on existing subdivided lots having all of their area in slopes of
25% or greater shall be permitted, but grading shall be limited to minimal site
preparation for pole type footings. Driveway, parking mas shall be Iimited in size
and shall be restricted to an area adjacent to the local streets. On site vegetation
shall not be disturbed beyond the minimal area needed to be cleared for the
construction process, which shall be clearly delineated on approved site plans.
b. Development, grading and landform alteration of natural steep sIope areas (25%)
shall be avoided, when feasible. Any unavoidable disturbance shall be minimized
to the extent possible. Exceptions may include encroachments by roadway and
utilities necessary to reach flatter developable areas, when there is no feasible less
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environmentally damaging alternative. The maximum allowable density shall Ere
calculated on the total lot area, although this may be modified through setbacks,
plan review, or other requirements of this plan and applicable city regulations.
c. Use of the Planned Development (PD) Ordinance and cluster development shall
be required in areas containing environmentally sensitive resources, extensive steep
slope areas and significant natural landform features.
6. Revised Exhibit J - Public Trails - The City shall prepare a revised Exhibit J which
extends the public access trail along the nod shore of &e lagoon within Planning Area A
to connect with Park Drive east of Planning Area A.
7. Public WorkdGated Communities - Policy 5.9 (c) shall be revised to read as folIows:
c. Dedication of easements and provisions for funding ail public hpmvements required
by this plan and other city plans and ordinances, shall be a requirement for new
development. Improvements shd1 include utility txtensims, mzdways, %icycfe ard
pedestrian access to designated viewpoints, and my otfie~ pubiic improvements necissary
to accommodate the proposed development. Public acts trds io anb &rig &e lagam
shall be provided consistent with the Pedestrian Access Plan (Exhibit J) where feasibIe, in
consultation with the Department of Fish and Game. Public access and parking on
interior streets shall be required as a condition of coastal development appmvd at the
sihdivision stage either through a public street system, public access easements or deed
restriction. No private gated communities which preclude the general public from
parking and accessing public trails along the lagoon shall be permitted.
8. Water Oualitv - Add Section 5.10 to read:
All new development, substantial rehabilitation, redevelopment or related activity, shalI
be designed and conducted in compliance with all applicable local ordinances including
Chapter 15.12 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code StomaterMamgmazt and Discharge
Control Ordinance, the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction when
performing public work, and applicable provisions of the NPDES General Permit for
Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity issued by the State Water
Resources Control Board (State Board Order No. 92-OS-DWQ), and any subsequent
amendments, and the San Diego NPDES Municipal Storm Water Permit issued to San
Diego County and Cities by the CaIifornia Regional Water Quality Control Board
(Regional Board Order No. 90-42) and any amendment, revision or re-issuance thereof.
In addition the following shall apply:
New development and significant redevelopment of private and publicly owned
properties, must incorporate design elements andor Best Management Practices (BMPs)
which will effectively prevent runoff contamination, and minimize runoff volume from
the site in the developed condition, to the greatest extent feasibIe- At a minimum, the
following specific requirements shall be applied to development of type andlor intensity
listed below:
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Residential Development
Development plans for, or which include residential housing development with pter
than 10 housing units shall include a drainage and polluted runoff control plan prepared
by a licensed engineer, designed to infiltrate, filter or treat the volume of runoff produced
from each and every storm event up to and including the 85* percentile 24-hour runoff
event, prior to conveying runoff in excess of this standard to the stormwater conveyance
system. The plan shall be reviewed and approved by the consulting soils engineer or
engineering geologist to ensure the plan is in conformance with their recommendations.
The plan shall be designed in consideration of the following criteria, and approved prior
to issuance of a coastal development permit:
a.
b.
C.
d.
e.
f.
Maximize the percentage of permeable surfaces and green space to allow more
percolation of runoff into the ground and /or design site with the capacity to
convey or store peak runoff from a storm and release it at a slow rate so as to
minimize the peak discharge into storm drains or receiving water bodies;
Use porous materials for or near walkways and driveways where feasible;
Incorporate design elements which will serve to reduce directIy connected
impenious area where feasible. Opeions include the use of alternative design
features such as concrete grid driveways, andor pavers for walkways.
Runoff from driveways, streets and other impervious surfaces shall be collected
and directed through a system of vegetated ador gravel filter strip or other
media filter devices, where feasible. Selected filter elements shall be designed to
1) trap sediment, particulates and other solids and 2) remove or mitigate
contaminants through infitration andor biological uptake. The drainage system
shall also be designed to convey and discharge runoff from the budding site in a
non-erosive manner.
Selected BMPs shall be engineered and constructed in accordance with the design
specifications and guidance contained in the California Stormwater Best
Management Practices Handbook (Municipal).
The plan must include provisions for regular inspection and maintenance of
structural BWs, for the life of the project.
Parking Lots
Development plans for, or which include parking lots greater than 5,000 sq.ft. in size
andor with 25 or more parking spaces, susceptible to stormwater shall:
a. Incorporate BMPs effective at removing or mitigating potentid pouutants of
concern such as oil, grease, hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and particulates from
stormwater leaving the developed site, prior to such runoff entering the
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stormwater conveyance system, or any receiving water body. Options to meet
this requirement include the use of vegetative filter strips or other media filter
devices, clarifiers, psy swales or berms, vacuum devices or a combination
thereof. Selected BMPs shall be designed to collectively infiltrate, filter or treat
the volume of runoff produced from each and every storm event up to and
including the 85* percentile 24-hour runoff event. BMPs shall be engineered and
constructed in accordance with the guidance and specifications provided in the
California Stormwater Best Management Handbooks (Commercial and
Industrial).
All Development
a. A public education program designed to raise the level of awareness of water
quality issues around the lagoon including such elements as catch basin SterZEillng
and public awueness sips;
b. A landscape management plan &at incindes krbkide.@&cide management.
Such measures shall be incorporated into project design through a water qudity/urban
runoff control plan and monitoring program to ensure the dischwge from all proposed
outlets is conzictent with lor4 and regjonal standards, Such hc;;su~es sbal! be required
as a condition of coastal development permit approval at the subdivision andor
development stage, as appropriate.
9. Public Views - Add the following to Policy 8.3 which addresses regulation of
development located between the road and the shorehe:
Ea-dl
e. Any residential subdivision on Planning Area A shall be designed to preserve natural
landforms and shall provide a public view corridor at the western property line of
sufficient width to preserve the existing view towards the lagoon in that location. At least
one additional view corridor shall be provided across the central portion of the site, such
that the totai width of at least two view corridors is not less than 200 feet. The public
view corridor(s) shall be kept free of all structures and free of landscaping which at
maturity would rise above a reasonable viewline from vehicles passing on the public
road. The view corridor shall be secured through deed restriction or easement as a
condition of subdivision approval.
B. Mello II Land Use Pian Revisions
10. Revised Land Use Plan and Zoning Maps - The City shall prepare revised LCP Land
Use Plan and Zoning maps, to replace the approved Kelly Ranch Master Plan, for the
Mello II LCP segment. The revised maps shall delineate the proposed Planning Areas D
through L and the residential land use designation and zoning assigned to each area as
follows:
L
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Planning Area
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
Land Use Designation
RMH (8-15 dua)
RM (4-8 dua)
OS (Open Space)
RMH (8-15 dua)
RMH (8-15 dua)
RLM (0-4 dua)
RLM (0-4 dua)
RM (4-8dua)
RM (4-8dua)
Zoning
R-34 (Mdti-h~~)
R-1 (One-Family)
OS (Openspace)
R-3-Q (Multi-f~~~~)
R-3-Q (Mufti-fam-)
R-1-Q (One-Family)
R- I -Q (One-Family)
RD-M-Q (Multi-fm.)
RD-M-Q (Multi-fa)
1 1. Revised ODen %ace Mar, - The City shall prepare a revised LCP Kelly Ranch Open
Space map for the entire Kelly Ranch which shall include Planning Area boundaries and
topography and shall delineate the following areas, shown in concept on Exhibit 17, as
open space. The exact location of the open space boundary shall be determined utilizing
a recent topographic survey and aerial photography, to be prepared by the City for review
and written approval by the Executive Director, prior to submittal to the City Council-
a.
%.
C.
d,
e.
Planning Areas B and F in their entirety, as proposed;
Revise the open spz.st delineation in Planning Area D to extend the southern
limit of the proposed open space west to Cannon Road such that aU of Ylanning
Area D northern of the southern limit of the “hardline” is open space (as shown
in concept on Exhibit 14); however, this open space delineation may be
modified to accommodate daycare facilities and RV parking which meet the
following criteria, subject to an approved coastal development permit: a) In no
case shall the designated open space corridor be less than 800 feet including
the desiltation basin on Planning Area E; b) No development shall encroach
into jurisdictional wetlands mapped by the ACOE c) The facilities shaU be
located on the least environmentally sensitive portion of the site, and withirr
non-native grassland andor disturbed agricultural area to the maximum extent
possible; and, d) The area utilized for tha uses shall be the minimuin size
necessary to satisfy the requirements of the City of Carlsbad Zoning Code
Planning Areas H and K, open space boundaries as proposed;
Revise the open space delineation in Planning Area I to include the proposed
access roads;
Revise the open space delineation in Planning Area J to include the proposed
access roads, proposed lots 72,73 and 74 and the north-facing slopes adjacent
to those lots. Also, the eastern limit of the open space delineation on the west-
facing slopes of Planning Area J shall extend up to the ridgeline and include
the slopes greater than 25% grade as shown on the Steep Slope Analysis-Kelly
Ranch dated 8-21-97 (and shown in concept on Exhibit 15); and,
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f. The open space delineation on Planning Area L shall include the northern and
eastern portion of the planning area including the east and north facing slopes
greater than 25% grade, as shown on the Slope Analysis -Area L submitted
9-24-99, the Diegan Coastal Sage Scrub as shown on the Vegeration Mapping
prepared by P1-g Systems attached as Exhibit 21, and the fiat, disturbed
ridgeline north of the approximate 195 foot contour. This open space is shown
in concept on Revised Exhibit 16.
12. New Mello II Land Use Plan Policies 1-1 and 1-2. The following ~licies shall be
added as new Policies 1-1 and 1-2 EO the Mello 11 hd Use ?h *regari%ag &odIe
land uses and maximum density of development.
Policv 1-1 Allowable Land Uses Nello IQ
Allowable uses are those that are consistent with both the herd Plaa mi the
Local coastal Program.
Policv i-2 M;trimum Densitv ofkve'loonent
Residential densities shall be permitted and based on the underlying LC? land use
designation. The residential land use desi@ons shall rtpresent the maximum
densi? permitted subject to application of requested demity bournes pursuant to
Chapter 31 86 of the Carkbad Municipal Code and the applicable resource
p~uiection provisions of the certified LCP.
13. Revisions to Policy 3-5 Kelly Pointhfacario Canvon Area -Poiicy ?-5 dtfieMeffa
II LUP shall be revised to read as follows:
Policy 3-5- Kelly RanchMacario Canyon
(a) Maximum Densitv of Development
1) Residential densities in the 433 am Kelly Ranch shall be permitted and based on
the underlying LCP Land Use designation. The residential land use designations
shall represent the maximum density permitted subject to application of requested
density bonuses pursuant to Chapter 21.86 of the Cadsbad Municipal Code and the
applicable resource protection provisions of the cdied LCP-
2) Approximately 2.8 acres located adjacent to and west of Cannon Road are
designated Qpen Space with an interpretive center for Agua Hedionda Lagoon
designated as a allowable use.
deleted by DCP amendment of 1-85.
(b) Agriculture. Agricultural preservation policies for the 433-acre Kelly have been
(c) Preservation of SteeD Slopes. Sensitive Vegetation and Erosion Control
Any develapment proposd that affects steep slopes (25% inclination or greater) shall
be required to prepare a slope map and analysis far the affected dopes. The slope
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mapping and analysis shall be prepared during CEQA environmental review on a
project-by-project basis and shall be required as a condition of a coastal development
permit.
1) Areas and Slopes Possessing Endangered Species and/or Coastal Sage Scrub and
Chaparral Plant communities: For those slopes possessing endangered plant/animal
species and/or coastal sage scrub and chaparral plant communities, the following
policy language applies:
(a) Coastal sage scrub and chaparral plant communities shaU be preserved
in their natural state within designated open space areas shown on the LCP
Kelly Ranch Open Space map.
(b) Restoration of the disturbed areas within the delineated open space
shall be required as a condition of subdivision approval and shall be
developed in consultation with the Department of Fish and Game. The
disturbed areas shall be revegetated and existing vegetation enhanced with
native species to serve as upland transitional habitat to low-lying wetlands
and environmentally sensitive habitat areas north and west of Cannon
Road. The restoration and enhancement plan shaU include a maintenance
md rnonitoring component to assure long-term productivity and
continuance of the habitat value.
(c) Upon dedication of a conservation easement or in fee dedication, or
upon recordation of offers to dedicate the Kelly Ranch Open Space to the
City of Carlsbad or other public entity, development of steep slopes over
25% grade may occur in areas outside the designated open space. Such
encroachment shall be approved by the Department of Fish and Game. and
the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service as consistent with the State and F%dd
Endangered Species Act. Dedication will assure preservation of a viable
upland habitat corridor and scenic hillsides.
(d) Slopes and habitat areas within the designated open space shall be
placed in a permanent open space conservation easement or dedicated in
fee as a condition of subdivision approval. The purpose of the open space
easement shall be to reduce the potential for localized erosion and slide
hazards, to prohibit the removal of native vegetation except for creating
authorized firebreaks andor planting fxe retardant vegetation and to
protect visual resources of importance to the entire community. The
easement shall be granted to the City of Carlsbad to be maintained and
managed as part of the LCP open space system for Kelly Ranch.
2) Drainage and Runoff Rates: Drainage and runoff shall be controlled so
as not to exceed at any time the rate associated with the property in its present state,
and appropriate measures shall be taken on and/or offsite to prevent siltation of
lagoons and other environmentally sensitive areas.
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3) Installation Timing of Drainage and Runoff Control Measures: The appropriate
measures shall be installed prior to onsite grading.
(d) Park Pumoscs (Macario Canyon):
Park purposes shall be a permitted use compatible with this land use designation provided
that any park construction is subject to the slope preservation provisions of 3-5 C above.
(e) Brush Management: A fire suppression pian shall be required fop all residential
development adjacent to designated open space subject to approval by the City of
Carlsbad Fire Department. The fire suppression plan shall incorporate a combination of
building materials, sufficient structural setbacks from native vegetation and selective
thinning designed to assure safety from frre hazard. protection of native habitat, and
landscape screening of the residential structures. 50 portions ofhsfi rmagemzt Zors
1 and 2 as defined in the City of Carlsbad Tadscme MmmI &all =cur in desigard
open space areas. Zone 3 may be permitted within-designat4 opea space npon writren
approval of the Fire Department and only when native fire retardant planting is permitted
to replace high and moderate fuel species required to be removed.
(0 SitindlWcinq. Due to severe site constrakts, innovative sitkg and design criteria
(including shared use of driveways, clustering, tandem parking, pole construction) shall
be incorporated to minimize paved surface area. Dwelling units shall be clustered in the
relatively flat portions of the site.
(g) Roads in Open Space: Access roads shall be a permitted use within designated%pen
space subject to an approved coastal development Permit, only when necessary to access
flatter areas and when designed to be the least environmentally damaging feasible
alternative. Wildlife corridors shall be required when necessary to facilitate wildlife
movement through the open space area
(h) Other Uses in ODen Space: The designated open space on Planning Area D may be
modified to accommodate daycare facilities and RV parking which meet the following
criteria, subject to an approved coastal development permit:
1) In no case shall the designated open space corridor be less than 800 feet
including the desiltation basin on Planning Area E;
2) No development shall encroach into jurisdictionat wetlands mapped by
the ACOE;
3) The facilities shall be located on the least environmentally sensitive
portion of the site and within non-native grassland andor disturbed
agricultural area to the maximum extent possible; and,
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4) The area utiIized for these uses shall be the minimum size necessary to
satisfy the requirements of the City of Carlsbad Zoning Code.
14. Water Quality - Add the following as new subsection Policy 3-5 (i):
All new development, substantial rehabilitation, redevelopment or related activity, shd
be designed and conducted in compliance with all applicable local ordinances including
Chapter 15.12 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code S tormwater Management and Discharge
Control Ordinance, the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction when
performing public work, and applicable provisions of the NPDES General Permit for
Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity issued by the State Water
Resources Control Board (State Board Order No. 92-08-DWQ), and any subsequent
amendments, and the San Diego "DES Municipal Storm Water Permit issued to San
Diego County and Cities by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board
(Regional Board Order No. 90-42) and any amendment, revision or re-issuance thereof.
In addition the following shall apply:
New development and significant redevelopment of private and publicly owned
properties, must incorporate design elements andor Best Management Practices (BMPs)
which will effectively prevect runoff contamination, and minimize runoff volume from
the site iil the developed condition, to the greatest extent feasible. At a minimum, the
following specific requirements shall be applied to development of type and/or intensity
listed below:
Residential Development
Development plans for, or which include residential housing development with greater
than 10 housing units shall include a drainage and polluted runoff control plan prepared
by a licensed engineer, designed to infiltrate, filter or treat the volume of runoff produced
from each and every storm event up to and including the 85* percentile 24-hour runoff
event, prior to conveying runoff in excess of this standard to the stormwater conveyance
system. The plan shall be reviewed and approved by the consulting soils engineer or
engineering geologist to ensure the plan is in conformance with their recommendations.
The plan shall be designed in consideration of the following criteria, and approved prior
to issuance of a coastal development permit:
a. Maximize the percentage of permeable surfaces and green space to allow more
percolation of runoff into the ground and /or design site with the capacity to
convey or store peak runoff from a storm and release it at a slow rate so as to
minimize the peak discharge into storm drains or receiving water bodies;
b. Use porous materials for or near waikways and driveways where feasible;
c. Incorporate design elements which will serve to reduce directly connected
impervious area where feasible. Options include the use of alternative design
features such as concrete grid driveways, and/or pavers for walkways.
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d. Runoff from-driveways, street and other imperviou surfaces shall be collected
and directed through a system of vegetated and/or gravel filter strips or other
media filter devices, where feasible. Selected filter elements shall be designed to
1) trap sediment, particulates and other solids and 2) remove or mitigate
contaminants through infiltration and/or biological uptake. The dramage system
shall also be designed to convey and discharge runoff from the building site in a
non-erosive manner.
e. Selected BMPs shall be engineered and constructed in dance with the design
specifications and guidance contained in the California Stormwater Best
Management Practices Handbook (Municipal).
f. The plan must include provisions for regular inspection and maintenaace of
structural BMPs, for the life of the project.
Parking Lots
Development plans for, or which include parking lots greater than 5,OOO sq.ft. in size
and/or with 25 or more parking spaces, susceptible to stormwater shall:
a. Incorporate BMPs effective at removing or mitigating potential pollutants of
concern such as oil, grease, hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and particulates from
stormwater leaving the developed site, prior to such runoff entering the
stomwater conveyance system, or any receiving water body. Options to meet
this requirement include the use of vegetative filter strips or other media filter
devices, clarifiers, grassy swales or berms, vacuum devices or a combination
thereof. Selected BMPs shall be designed to collectively infiltrate, filter or treat
the volume of runoff produced from each and every storm event up to and
including the 85* percentile 24-hour runoff event. BMPs shall $e engineered and
constructed in accordance with the guidance and specifications provided in the
California Stormwater Best Management Handbooks (Commercial and
Industrial).
All Development
a. A public education program designed to raise the level of awareness of water
quality issues around the lagoon kluding such elements as catch basin stenciling
and public awareness signs;
b. A landscape management plan that includes herbiciddpesticide management.
Such measures shall be incorporated into project design through a water qualityhrban
runoff control plan and monitoring program to ensure the discharge from all proposed
outlets is consistent with local and regional standards. Such measures shall be required
as a condition of coastal development permit approval at the subdivision and/or
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development stage, as appropriate.
15. Vista Points - Add the following as new subsection Policy 3-5 (i) and develop a
Scenic Resource map indicating the designated vista point(s) within Kelly Ranch:
j) Public vista points shall be provided at two locations, one in Planning Area J
and the other either entirely within Planning Area L or including portions of
Planning Area L and the disturbed high points of adjacent Planning Area D, tu
provide views of the Pacific Ocean, Agua Hedionda Lagoon and its environs, and
shall be accessible to the public at large. Vista points may be located in disturbed
open space areas subject to approval by the Department of fish and Game.
Support parking shall be provided and may be located either on-street or off-street
within close proximity to the vista point(s). Dedications necessary to provide the
vista points and access to the vista points shall be a condition of coastal
development permit approval at the subdivision stage.
16. Public Trails - Add the foilowing as new subsection Policy 3-5 (k) of the Mello fl
land use plan delineating the approved public trails system for Kelly Ranch
(k) A public trails system that Iillks Agua Hedionda Lagcon, the interpretive
center, the street system, open space areas and public vista point(s) shd be
provided in consultation with California Department of Fish and Game. Trails
provided outside of the public right-of-way shall be dedicated by easemnt as a
condition of subdivision approval. Trail improvements may be a combination of
sidewalks within the public right-of-way and, for segments located outside of the
public right-of-way, as defined in the Open Space Conservation and Resource
Management Plan. Trails shall be installed concurrent with residential
development and are indicated on Exhibit 19 (Conceptual Open Space &
Conservation Map).
17. Public Streets/Gated Communities - Add the following as new subsection Poky 3-5
(1) :
(1) The street systems shall provide public access and support parking for the
public trail system and vista points in the residential developments located in
Planning Areas J, K and L of Kelly Ranch. Public access may be provided
through public streets, or private streets with public access easements or deed
restriction. Private gated communities shall not be permitted within those
planning areas.
C. Mello II Implementation PIan Revisions
18. Preservation of Steep Slows. Revise Section 21.203.040(A) of the Coastal Resource
Protection Overlay Zone to read as follows:
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2 1.203.040 DeveloDment Standards. The following specific development
standards shall be applied to areas within the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone
as part of the coastal development pennit. Such standards shall control, notwithstanding
the provisions of the underlying zone and shall include:
A. Preservation of Steer, SIoues and Vevetation
Any development proposal that affects steep slopes (25% incIination or
greater) shall be required to prepare a slope map and analysis far the affected
slopes. The slope mapping and analysis shall be prepared during CEQA
environmental review on a project-by-project basis and shall be required as a
condition of a coastal development permit.
1. Outside the Kelly Ranch property, for those slopes possessing endangered
pladanimal species andlor coastal sage scrub and chapad plant
communities, the following poiicy language qpiies:
a. Slopes of 25% grade and over shd be preserved in their natural state,
unless the application of this poky would preclude any reasonable use of the
property, in which case an encroachment not to exceed 10% of the steep slope
area over 25% grade may be permitted. For existing legal parcels, with all or
-:xAy all of rheir ma h shpe area ow 25% grade, encroachment: ray be
permitted; however, any such encroachment shall be limited so that at no time
is more than 20% of the entire parcel (including areas under 25% slope)
permitted to be disturbed from its natural state. This poky shall not apply to
the construction of roads of the City's Circulation Element or the development
of utility systems. Uses of slopes over 25% may he made in order to provide
access to flatter areas if there is no less environmentally damaging alternative
available.
b. No further subdivisions of Iand or utilization of Planned Unit
Developments shall occur on lots that have their total area in excess of 25%
slope unless a Planned Unit Development is proposed which limits grading
and development to not more than 10% of the total site area.
c. Slopes and areas remaining undisturbed as a result of the hillside
review process, shall be placed in a permanent open space easement as a
condition of development approval. The purpose of the open space easement
shall be to reduce he potential for Iocahed emsion and slide hazards, to
prohibit the removal of native vegetation except for creating firebreaks and/or
planting fue retardant vegetation and to protect visual resources of importance
to the entire community.
2. Within the Kelly Ranch property, for those slopes possessing endangered
plantlanirnal species and/or coastal sage scrub and chaparral plant
communities, the following policy language applies:
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a. Coastal sage scrub and southern maritime chaparral pat communities
shall be preserved in their natural state within designated open space areas
shown on the LCP Kelly Ranch Open Space Map and addressed in Policy 3-5
of the certified LCP land use plan.
b. The open space shown on the Kelly Ranch Open Space Map shall be
secured through conservation easements or dedicated in fee a& the time of
subdivision approval. The easements shall be granted to the City of Carlsbad
or other public entity and maintained and managed as part of the LCP Kdy
Ranch Open Space system.
c. Restoration of disturbed areas within the designated open space through
revegetation of disturbed areas and enhancement of existing vegetation with
native upland species shall be required, in consultation with the Department of
Fish and Game, as a condition of subdivision approval. The restoration and
enhancement plan shall include a maintenance and monitoring component to
assure long-term productivity of the habitat value.
d. Upon dedication of a conservation easement or in fee dedication, OE
upon recordation of offers to dedicate the Kelly Ranch Open Space to the City
of CarJsbd or cither public entity, development of steep slopes over 5%
grade may occur in areas outside the designated open space. Such
encroachment shall be approved by the Department of Fish and Game and the
U.S Fish and Wildlife Service as consistent with the State and FederaI
Endangered Species Act. Dedication will assure preservation of a viable
upland habitat corridor and scenic hillsides.
e. Roads in ODen Soace: Access roads shall be a permitted use within
designated open space subject to an approved coastal development pennit,
only when necessary to access flatter areas and when designed to be the least
environmentally damaging feasible alternative. Wildlife corridors shall be
required when necessary to facilitate wildlife movement through the open
space area.
f. SitindParking. Due to severe site constraints, innovative siting and
design criteria (including shared use of driveways, clustering, tandem parking,
pole construction) shall be incorporated to minimize paved surface area.
Dwelling units shall be clustered in the relatively flat portions of the site.
g. Brush ManaPement: A fire suppression plan shall be required for all
residential development adjacent to designated open space subject to approval
by the City of Carlsbad Fire Department. The fire suppression plan shall
incorporate a combination of building materials, sufficient structural setbacks
from native vegetation and selective thinning designed to assure safety from
fire hazard, protection of native habitat, and Iandscape screening of the
residential structures. No portions of brush management Zone I and 2 as
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defined in the City of Carlsbad Landscape Manual shall occur in designated
open space areas. Zone 3 may be permitted within designated open space
upon written approval of the Fire Department and only when native fire
retardant planting is permitted to replace high and moderate fuel species
required to be removed.
3. For all other slope areas ,........
19. Grading Season - Revise Section 21.203.040 (B) 4) e) as follows:
e. All construction activities shall be planned so that grading will occur in units
that can be easily completed within the summer construction season. All grading
operations shall be limited to April 1 to October 1 of each year. AU areas
disturbed by grading shall be planted within 60 days of ;hitid distvmbance md
prior to October 1 with temporary or Fmanent (in &e case of finished sicpes)
erosion control methods. The October I gracing seascn defirze say be
extended with the approval of the City Engineer subject to implementation by
October 1 of erosion control measures designed to prohibit discharge of sediments
off-site during and after the grading operation is completed. Extensions beyond
November 15 may be allowed in areas of very low risk of impact to sensitive
coa~:al resources and may be approved tither as part of the origkii coastal
development permit or as a formal amendment to an existing coastal development
permit.
Exception. If any of the responsible Resource Agencies prohibit grading
operations during the summer grading period in order to protect endangered or
rare species or sensitive environmental resources, then grading activities may
be allowed during the winter by a coastal development permit or permit
amendment.
20. Water Oualitv - Add the following as new Section 21.203.040 (B) 4) j):
All new development, substantial rehabilitation, redevelopment or related activity, shall
be designed and conducted in compliance with all appiicable local ordinances including
Chapter 15.12 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code Stormwater Management and Discharge
Control Ordinance, the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction when
performing public work, and applicable provisions of the WDES General Pennit for
Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity issued by the State Water
Resources Control Board (State Board Order No. 92-08-DWQ). and any subsequent
amendments, and the San Diego "DES Municipal Storm Water Permit issued to San
Diego County and Cities by the California Regional Water QuaIity Control Board
(Regional Board Order No. 90-42) and any amendment, revision or re-issuance thereof.
In addition the following shall apply to development within KeUy Ranch:
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New development and significant redevelopment of private and publicly owned
properties, must incorporate design elements andor Best Management Practices (BMPs)
which will effectively prevent runoff contamination, and minimize runoff volume fiom
the site in the developed condition, to the greatest extent feasible. At a minimum, the
following specific requirements shall be applied to development of type and/or intensity
listed below:
Residential Development
Development plans for, or which include residential housing development with- greater
than 10 housing units shall include a drainage and polluted runoff control plan prepared
by a licensed engineer, designed to infiltrate, fiIter or treat the volume of runoff produced
from each and every storm event up to and including the percentile 24-hour runoff
event, prior to conveying runoff in excess of this standard to the stomwater conveyance
system. The plan shall be reviewed and approved by the consulting soils engineer or
engineering geologist to ensure the plan is in conformance with their recommendations.
The plan shall be designed in consideration of the following criteria, and approved prior
to issuance of a coastal development pennit:
a. Maximize the percentaqe of permeable surfaces and pen space to alXow more
percolation of runoff into the ground and /or design site with the capacity to
convey or store peak runoff Erom a storm and release it at a slow rate so as to
minimize the peak discharge into stom drains or receiving water bodies;
b. Use porous materials for or near walkways and driveways where feasible;
c. Incorporate design elements which will serve to reduce directly connected
impervious area where feasible. Options include the use of alternative desigd
features such as concrete grid driveways, andor pavers for walkways.
d. Runoff from driveways, streets and other impervious surfaces shall be collected
and directed through a system of vegetated andor gravel filter strips or other
media filter devices, where feasible. Selected fdter elements shall be designed to
1) trap sediment, particulates and other solids and 2) remove or mitigate
contaminants through infiltration and/or biological uptake. The drainage system
shall also be designed to convey and discharge runoff from the building site in a
non-erosive manria-.
e. Selected BMPs shdI be engineered and constructed in accordance with the design
specifications and guidance contained in the California Stomwater Best
. Management Practices Handbook (hknicipal).
f. The plan must include provisions for regular inspection and maintenance of
structural BMPs, for the life of the project.
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Parking Lots
Development plans for, or which include parking lots 5ater than 5,000 sq.ft. in size
and/or with 25 or more parking spaces, susceptible to stormwater shall:
a. Incorporate BMPs effective at removing or mitigating potential pollutants of
concern such as oil, grease, hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and particulates from
stormwater leaving the developed site, prior to such runoff entering the
stormwater conveyance system, or my receiving water body. Options to meet
this requirement include the use of vegetative fiiter strips or other media am-
devices, clarifiers, grassy swales or berms, vacuum devices or a combination
thereof. Selected BMPs shall be designed to collectively infiltrate, filter or treat
the volume of runoff produced from each and every storm event up to and
including the 85* percentile 24-hour runoff event. BMPs sM1 be engineered and
consuucted in accordance with the guidance and ~pe~irktti~n~ provided in the
California Stomwater Best &Management HanQwoks (Commercial and
Industrial).
All Development
a. A public educdon program desiper! t3 raise the Ieve; of awmfiss bi w azci
quality issues around the lagoon including such elements as catch basin stenciling
and public awareness signs;
b. A landscape management plan that includes herbicidelpesticik management.
Such measures shall be incorporated into project design through a water qualityhrban
runoff control plan and monitoring program to ensure the discharge from all proposed
outlets is consistent with local and regionai standarcis. Such measures shall be required
as a condition of coastal development pennit approval at the subdivision stage.
21. Scenic Preservation - Add the following as new Section 212U3.040 (G):
G. Within the Kelly Ranch, scenic public views from Interstate 5, Cannon Road
and Agua Hedionda Lagoon shall be preserved, as feasible, through the
following measures:
a. Landscaping and Setbacks: Use of trees or f5re retardant vegetation with
substantial height as a landscape screen and/or setbacks from the ridgelines
and open space areas;
b. Building Colors: Exterior wail and roof colors shall be of Iow intensity
earth or vegetative tones, Stucco with accent materials such as tile, natural
stone, or other compatible naturaI building materials shall be preferred. Roof
colors shall be low intensity colors which blend with the environmental
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setting of the project;
c. Residential Building Height: Maximum height limits and variation in roof
heights shall be utilized, as necessary, to minimize visibiiity of structures from
scenic public roadways, public vista points and public trails.
22. Landscaping Requirements - Add the following as new Section 21.203.040 (H):
H. Within the Kelly Ranch, landscaping shall be utilized as a visual buffer and be
compatible with the surrounding native vegetation and preserved open space
by incorporation of the following measures:
a. All residential development shall be required to idenbf‘y and implement a
landscaping plan that provides for installation of plant species that are
native or non-invasive and drought tolerant to the maximum extent
feasible. Ornamental (non-invasive) vegetation shall be permitted in the
interior of residential subdivisions only;
b. Approved landscaping shall be installed ;mediately gpon completion of
construction and maintained by the property owners in goo0 pwhg
cmditiorr for tk life of me development;
c. Landscape screening of structures, including specimen trees and fire
retardant vegetation of substantial height, shall be required to screen and
soften the view of structures from 1-5, Cannon Road, Agua Hedionda
Lagoon, public trails and public vista points;
d. The landscape treatment shall cause the development to blend in with the
natural setting and present a visually cohesive appearance as viewed fr~~
Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Cannon Road and Interstate 5.
Open Space Recommendation
Area D
Area Recommended as Open Space
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The information dqicced an this map is
jubjm to revision. Yo sde. Locations ive
approxime. FQr illumative purposes aniy.
Source: Steep Slope Analljsis -
California Coastal Commission
Technical Serdices Unit
EhbitNo. 14
Carlsbad LCPA 2-99D
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Open &ace RecommerA-lation
Area J
1’1 ,kea Rtccmmended as Open Space
Source: Stee? Slope h~alysis - Kd!y Rmck 8-31-97
Exhibit No. 15
California Coastal Commission Technicai Services Unit
Carlsbad LCPA 2-99D
KLL! 06-21-00
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Open Space Recommendation
Area L
Area Recommended as Open Space
Source: Slope ,haiysis - Area L. 9-24-99
California Coastal Commission
Technical Services Unit
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The informarion tiqiczzd on &is map is
subjexz to reviskm. 30 scale. Lourions are
approximare. For iilusranve purposes snly.
Revised E~bit No. 16
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EXHIBIT I7
CARLSBAD LCPA 2-990
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