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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLFMP 87-22A; Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan; Local Facilities Management Plan (LFMP)e City of CARLSBAD Planning Departm A REP01 THE PLANNING COMMISSION Item No. P.C. AGENDA OF: December 3,1997 Application complete date: May 22,1996 Project Planner: Adrienne Landers Project Engineer: Ken Quon SUBJECT: EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22fA) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN - Request for the certification of a Program Environmental Impact Report, and approval of Candidate Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, General Plan Amendment, Local Coastal Program Amendment, Zone Change, Specific Plan and Local Facilities Management Plan Amendment. This project has been designed as a 92-acre Transit-Oriented Development which includes the following uses: tourist commercial; mixed-use (commercial-tourist/residential); multiple family residential; and small-lot, single family residential. The project site is generally located west of Avenida Encinas, east of Carlsbad Boulevard, north of Lakeshore Gardens Mobilehome Park and the Ponto Road area, and south of the NCTD Poinsettia Transit Station and Lanikai Lane Mobilehome Park in Local Facilities Management Plan Zone 22. I. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 4157 RECOMMENDING CERTIFICATION of EIR 96-01, ADQPJ_Planning Commission Resolutions No. 4158, 4159, 416L and 4162, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of GPA 95- 06, LCPA 96-03, ZC 95-06, SP 210, and LFMP 87-22(A), based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. II. BACKGROUND The Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan was reviewed by the Planning Commission on November 5 and November 19,1997. These meetings included a presentation by staff, a presentation by the applicant, public testimony, submittal of revised documents, response to comments and discussion by the Commission. Public testimony was closed on November 19th; however the meeting was continued to December 3rd to allow staff time to revise the approving resolutions to reflect modified conditions and errata. These changes have been made and are incorporated hi the attached documents. Any required text changes to the specific plan will occur after final approval by the City Council, should the specific plan be approved. Cra 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22^f)EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22TA) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN Decembers, 1997 Page 2 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4157 (EIR) 2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4158 (GPA) 3. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4159 (LCPA) 4. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4161 (SP) 5. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4162 (LFMP) 6. Draft Addendum to Final Program EIR ATTACHMENT 6 POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN DRAFT ADDENDUM TO FINAL PROGRAM EIR NOVEMBER 13,1997 DRAFT ADDENDUM TO FINAL PROGRAM EIR A final program environmental impact report (City of Carlsbad EIR 96-01) for the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan was completed in July 1997. An addendum has been prepared to provide additional and updated information to EIR 96-01. Since completion of the EIR, the project applicant has modified the project to reduce the intensity of development and address other concerns raised during the public review process. This addendum described the revised project, considers its environmental effects and mitigation measures, and provides additional information in response to issues raised at the November 5, 1997 Planning Commission public hearing. Introduction ' V - Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines (California Administrative Code section 15164), an addendum to an EIR may be prepared when: (A) The EIR requires minor technical changes or additions; and (B) None of the following conditions described in CEQA Guidelines section 15162 calling preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred: (1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project which require major revisions of the EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; (2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and (3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was completed shows any of the following: • The revised project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR; • Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR; • Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or • Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative. Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan City of Carlsbad Draft Addendum to Final Program EIR 1 November 13. 1997 CEQA Guidelines section 15164 (b) and (c) also indicate that an addendum need not be circulated for public review, but can be included in or attached to the final EIR, and that the decision making body shall consider the addendum with the final EIR prior to making a decision on the project. An addendum to Final EIR 96-01 is appropriate because the proposed revision to the project analyzed in the EIR requires only minor technical changes or additions to the document and none of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred. This conclusion is supported by substantial evidence identified within the Final EIR and this addendum. Revised Project Description The applicant has revised the project description to reduce the intensity of development and address other concerns raised during the public review process. The project addressed in final EIR 96-01 and the revised project associated with this addendum are described below in Tables A-l and A-2: Table A-l Comparison of Poinsettia Properties EIR Project and Revised Project by Planning Area Planning Area(a) Planning Area 1 Planning Area 2 Planning Area 3 Planning Area 4 Planning Area 5 Planning Area 6 Planning Area 7 Planning Area 8 Total Specific Plan Development EIR Project Development Non-Residential ( acres or bldg sq. ft) ' Residential (dwelling units) Travel Recreation - 40,000 sq ft of building floor area Residential Medium Density - 1 14 du Open Space - 1.4 acres Residential Medium High Density - 186 du Residential High Density - 142 du Travel Recreation/Commercial/Mixed- Use/Multi-Family Residential - 61 du & 80,000 sq ft of commercial building floor area Residential High Density - 356 du - building height limit - 35 ft Residential Medium High Density - 150 du 91.9 acres/120,000 sq ft of building floor area/1,009 du/1.4 acres open space Revised Project Development Non-Residential (bldg sq. feet) Residential (dwelling units) Travel Recreation - 21,780 sq ft of building floor area Residential Medium Density - 180 du; building height limit - 30 ft/2 stories Open Space - 1 .4 acres Residential Medium High Density - 178 du; building height limit - 30 ft/2 stories Residential High Density - 139 du Travel Recreation/Commercial/Mixed- Use/Multi-Family Residential - 61 du & 80,000 sq ft of commercial building floor area Residential Medium High Density - 215 du; building height limit - 30 ft/2 stories Residential Medium High Density - 1 50 du; building height - 30 ft/2 stories 91.9 acres/101,780 sq ft of building floor area/923 du/1.4 acres open space Notes: (a) For the EIR Project, Planning Areas 1 - 6 are located on Parcel A, Planning Area 7 on Parcel B, and Planning Area 8 on Parcel C. For the Revised Project, Planning Areas 2 - 6 are located on Parcel A, Planning Area 7 on Parcel B, and Planning Areas 1 and 8 on Parcel C. Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan Draft Addendum to Final Program EIR City of Carlsbad November 13, 1997 Comparison of Poinsettia Properties EIR Project and Revised Project by Parcel Parcel • Parcel A - Subtotal - Parcel A Parcel B Subtotal - Parcel B Parcel C Subtotal - Parcel C Total Specific Plan Development EIR Project Development Non-Residential ( acres or bldg sq. ft.) Residential (dwelling units) Travel Recreation - 40,000 sq ft of building floor area Residential Medium Density - 1 14 du Open Space - 1.4 acres Residential Medium High Density - 186 du Residential High Density - 142 du Travel Recereation/Commercial/Mixed- Use/Multi-Family Residential - 61 du & 80,000 sq ft of commercial building floor area 55.7 acres/120,000 sq ft of building floor area/503 du/1.4 acres open space Residential High Density - 356 du - building height limit - 35 ft 18.7 acres/356du Residential Medium High Density - ISO du 17.5 acres/150 du 91.9 acres/120,000 sq ft of building floor area/1,009 du/1.4 acres open space Revised Project Development Non-Residential (bldg sq. feet) Residential (dwelling units) Residential Medium Density - 180 du Open Space - 1.4 acres Residential Medium High Density - 178 du Residential High Density - 139 du Travel Recreation/Commercial/Mixed- Use/Multi-Family Residential - 61 du & 80,000 sq ft of commercial building floor area Building height limit in PA 2 and 4 limited to 30 ft/2 stories 55.7 acres/80,000 sq ft of building floor area/558 du/1.4 acres open space Residential Medium High Density - 215 du; building height limit - 30 ft/2 stories 18.7 acres/215 du Travel Recreation - 21,780 sq ft of building floor area Residential Medium High Density - 150 du Building height limit - 30 ft/2 stories 17.5 acres/21,780 sq ft of building floor area/150 du 91.9 acres/101,780 sq ft of building floor area/923 du/1.4 acres open space Proposed General Plan and zoning designations for the revised project are shown in Figures A-l and A-2 at the end of this addendum. Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures The revised project decreases the amount of non-residential building square footage proposed by 18,220 square feet (a reduction of approximately 15 percent) and the number of residential dwelling units by 86 (a reduction of approximately 8.5 percent). The amount of proposed open space (1.4 acres) remains the same. Although implementation of the revised project reduces certain environmental impacts identified for the earlier project analyzed in the EIR, the conclusions of the EIR regarding overall impact and mitigation remain unchanged for the revised project. Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan Draft Addendum to Final Program EIR City of Carlsbad November 13, 1997 for traffic/circulation, air quality, noise, visual aesthetics/grading, and public services and utilities, the revised project will have less impacts than the EIR project, while other impacts of the revised project are similar to the EIR project. Even though the revised project will create less traffic and air quality impacts at the project level, cumulative impacts remain significant and unavoidable. EIR project alternatives compare similarly to the revised project and long-term effects are comparable for the EIR project and revised project. A summarized comparison of environmental impact for the EIR project and the revised project are provided in Table A-3 below: Table A-3 Comparison of EIR Conclusions for Poinsettia Properties EIR Project and Revised Project Environmental Impacts and Mitigation, Alternatives and Long- Term Effects Land Use Compatibility Population/Housing Traffic/Circulation Air Quality Noise Biological Resources Archaeological and Paleontological Resources Agricultural Resources Visual Aesthetics/Grading Public Services and Utilities Water Quality/Hydrology EIR Project 91.9 acres/120,000 sq ft of building floor area/1,009 du/1.4 acres open space Less than significant impact Less than significant impact Less than significant impact Significant, but mitigable impact Significant, but mitigable impact Significant, but mitigable impact Significant, but mitigable impact Significant, but mitigable impact Significant, but mitigable impact Less than significant impact Significant, but mitigable impact Revised Project 91.9 acres/101,780 sq ft of building floor area/923 du/1.4 acres open space Impact similar to EIR project - less than significant impact Impact similar to EIR project - less than significant impact Impact less than EIR project (fewer vehicular trips generated) - less than significant impact Impact less than EIR project (fewer mobile and stationary source emissions generated) - significant, but mitigable impact Impact less than EIR project (fewer vehicular trips generating less noise along roadways) - significant, but mitigable impact Impact similar to EIR project - significant, but mitigable impact Impact similar to EIR project - significant, but mitigable impact Impact similar to EIR project - significant, but mitigable impact Impact less than EIR project (fewer structures on Parcel B) - significant, but mitigable impact Impact less than EIR project (less demand for services/facilities) - less than significant impact . Impact similar to EIR project - significant, but mitigable impact Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan Draft Addendum to Final Program EIR City of Carlsbad November 13, 1997 Table A-3 Comparison of EER Conclusions for Poinsettia Properties EIR Project and Revised Project (continued) Environmental Impacts and Mitigation, Alternatives and Long- Term Effects EIR Project 91.9 acres/120,000 sq ft of building floor area/1,009 du/1.4 acres open space Revised Project 91.9 acres/101,780 sq ft of building floor area/923 du/1.4 acres open space No Project/No Development Alternative Environmentally superior to EIR project, but does not meet basic objective of establishing TOD Similar to EIR project - environmentally superior to revised project, but does not meet basic objective of establishing TOD. Existing GP/LCP Alternative Not environmentally superior to EIR project and does not meet most objectives of establishing TOD Similar to EIR project - not environmentally superior to revised project and does not meet most objectives of establishing TOD Increased Density Alternative Not environmentally superior to EIR project, but does meet most objectives of establishing TOD Similar to EIR project - not environmentally superior to revised project, but does meet most objectives of establishing TOD Alternative Location Environmentally superior to EIR project and does meet basic objective of establishing TOD, but outside City jurisdiction Similar to EIR project - environmentally superior to EIR project and does meet basic objective of establishing TOD, but outside City jurisdiction Cumulative Impacts Significant cumulative air quality and traffic/circulation impact Similar to EIR project - significant cumulative air quality and traffic/circulation impact Growth Inducement Not growth inducing Similar to EIR project - not growth inducing Significant Irreversible Environmental Change Consumption of nonrenewable resources Similar to EIR - consumption of non-renewable resources Areas of No Significant Impact Land use compatibility Population/housing Traffic/circulation (project-level) Public services and utilities Geology/soils Energy and mineral resources Recreation Similar to EIR project - , Land use compatibility Population/housing Traffic/circulation (project-level) Public services and utilities Geology/soils Energy and mineral resources Recreation Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan Draft Addendum to Final Program EIR City of Carlsbad November 13, 1997 Justification for Addendum The EIR requires only minor technical changes or additions to incorporate the revised project in place of the EIR project. In total, the revised project is less intensive than the EIR project, because it proposes 18,220 square, feet less of non-residential building floor area and 86 fewer residential dwelling units than the EIR project, while maintaining the same 1.4 acres of open space. As shown in Table A-3, environmental impacts associated with the revised project are less than or similar to those attributable to the EIR project. As a result, no substantial changes are proposed for the project requiring major revisions of the EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or increases in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Since the final EIR was completed recently (July 1997), no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. No information of substantial importance has been identified indicating that the revised project will have significant effects not already discussed in the EIR or that the significant effects previously examined in the report will be substantially more severe. In addition, no information of substantial importance has been identified indicating that mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different or were previously found infeasible, are now feasible and would substantially reduce significant impacts. Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan City of Carlsbad Draft Addendum to Final Program EIR 6 November 13, 1997 RESIDENTIAL- MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL- MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL- HIGH DENSITY OPEN SPACE TRAVEL/RECREATION COMMERCIAL Figure A-1 Proposed General Plan Designations Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan Draft Addendum to Final Program E1R City of Carlsbad November 13, 1997 RESIDENTIAL DENSITY- MULTIPLE ZONE COMMERCIAL- TOURIST ZONE OPEN SPACE Figure A-2 Proposed Zoning Designations Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan Draft Addendum to Final Program EIR City of Carlsbad November 13, 1997 IB City of CARLSBAD Planning Departm A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Item No. P.C. AGENDA OF: November 19,1997 Application complete date: May 22, 1997 Project Planner: Adrienne Landers Project Engineer: Ken Quon SUBJECT: EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22fAl - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN - Request for the certification of a Program Environmental Impact Report, and approval of Candidate Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, General Plan Amendment, Local Coastal Program Amendment, Zone Change, Specific Plan and Local Facilities Management Plan Amendment. This project has been designed as a 92-acre Transit-Oriented Development which includes the following uses: tourist commercial; mixed-use (commercial-tourist/residential); multiple family residential; and small-lot, single family residential. The project site is generally located west of Avenida Encinas, east of Carlsbad Boulevard, north of Lakeshore Gardens Mobilehome Park and the Ponto Road area, and south of the NCTD Poinsettia Transit Station and Lanikai Lane Mobilehome Park in Local Facilities Management Plan Zone 22. I.RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 4157 RECOMMENDING CERTIFICATION of EIR 96-01, ADOPT_Planning Commission Resolutions No. 4158, 4159, 4161, and 4162, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of GPA 95- 06, LCPA 96-03, ZC 95-06, SP 210, and LFMP 87-22(A), based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. II. INTRODUCTION This staff report addresses a revised application for the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan heard at the Planning Commission meeting of November 5, 1997. In response to citizen concerns, the applicants are proposing several changes to the specific plan. The revised plan includes the following revisions: 1) reduction of the overall number of residential units from 1009 to 923; 2) reduction of density in one planning area; 3) increase of density hi another planning area; 4) modification of a product type from multi-family to single family dwellings in one planning area; and, 5) relocation of a commercial planning area. All issues have been resolved. HI. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND Recently, the applicant on the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan proposed a number of changes to the specific plan in response to comments raised by community groups, the City Council, and EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/L<SR 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-2l|[) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN NOVEMBER 19,1997 PAGE 2 ' the Coastal Commission. These changes reduce impacts and create a superior land use design that is more compatible with the surrounding neighborhoods. The revised project was presented at the Planning Commission meeting of November 5, 1997; however, because revisions had occurred so late in the review process, it was not possible to revise the specific plan and modify the staff report and accompanying resolutions. The November 5th meeting also included public testimony on the project. A revised specific plan and accompanying revised resolutions will be reviewed at the November 19th meeting. The staff presentation on November 19th will briefly review the highlights of the revised project followed by staff responses to the earlier public testimony. Project Revisions The applicants are proposing several revisions to the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan which will result in a reduction in the potential number of dwelling units from 1009 to 923. Specific changes can be found on the attached redline-strikeout matrix, Table 1, and Tables 2 and 3, however, the changes are also discussed briefly below. 1. Reduced Density on Parcel B/Change of Product Type The applicant is proposing to revert the proposed general plan designation on Parcel B from RH (15-23 du/ac, growth control point of 19) to RMH (8-15 du/ac, growth control point of 11.5) which would result in a reduction of units on this parcel from 356 to 215. The product type will then change from multi-family dwellings to single family dwellings with a subsequent reduction in building height (from a potential of 35' to a maximum of 30' or two stories). 2. Increased Density on Parcel A The reduction in density on Parcel B and the relocation of Planning Area 1 (see Item No. 3 below) will result in an increased density on Parcel A. The number of units on Parcel A would increase by 66 additional units within Planning Area 2. Residential general-plan designations would remain the same; however, the applicants would be permitted to build to the maximum density within the range rather than to the growth control point. This would allow an increased number of units to achieve one of the goals of Transit Oriented Developments—that of increased density near a transit station. Single family and two family dwellings (with a maximum building height of 30' or two stories), are proposed in Planning Areas 2 and 4. 3. Relocated Commercial Site In response to Coastal Commission staff concerns, the applicants have relocated Planning Area 1 from the southeast corner of Parcel A to the southwest corner of Parcel C. During the project review process, Coastal staff indicated that they wanted to see a commercial "presence" along Carlsbad Boulevard. Although City staff supported the location of Planning Area 1 (commercial site) at the corner of Avenida Encinas and Poinsettia Lane, the project was conditioned to be redesigned should the Coastal Commission deny the proposal. Rather than take this risk, the applicant met with Coastal staff and agreed to modify the site design to include a commercial site EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LcfH 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-2^1) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN • . . ' NOVEMBER 19,1997 PAGE 3 ; ; - at the southern end of Parcel C, relocating the proposed intersection approximately 200-250' to the north. City standards with regard to intersection spacing requirements are maintained. The proposed land uses remain the same. Although the applicants have expressed a desire to put a gas station at this location, staff indicated that the proposal could not be supported for the following reasons: a. There are six existing or proposed gas stations within a two mile radius; b. There would be considerable traffic, light and noise impacts from a gas station located so closely to a residential neighborhood; c. A gas station would not be considered a visually aesthetic structure appropriate along a scenic corridor - Carlsbad Boulevard. Analysis Staff has reviewed the land use implications of the proposed revisions and has completed an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report to evaluate the environmental impacts of the related changes. Land Use Implications The revised project will be more compatible with nearby residential development than the previous project. Although principles of transit oriented development seek higher density near transit stations, the proposed reduction of 86 units will not severely weaken achievement of this goal in Carlsbad. The overall increase of 446 units (transfer permitted by City Council Policy 43) to the project area is still a significant step in achieving the goal of a live/work/ride development. In addition, the relocation of units to Parcel A further supports this concept by moving residents closer to the transit station and the mixed-use commercial site. The maximum building height of two stories on Parcel B and C will be more harmonious with the single story homes in the neighborhood. A lower building height will also reduce visual impacts for development to the east as well as for the traveling public oh Carlsbad Boulevard. The relocation of the commercial site to Parcel C will ensure consistency with Coastal Commission policies to provide commercial services to tourists using the beach and traveling along Carlsbad Boulevard. The proposed site also provides the opportunity to serve as the first link for tourist-serving commercial development to the south. This land use decision is also consistent with City land use policies for the area while maintaining intersection spacing standards along Carlsbad Boulevard. On October 23, 1997, the proposed project was reviewed by the Housing Commission which unanimously approved the affordable housing components of the specific plan. These components remain the same, however, the affordable housing requirement has been reduced from 152 to 139 units to reflect the reduced project density (Tables 4 and 5). EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCTO. 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22TA) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN NOVEMBER 19,1997 PAGE 4 .. Due to the reduction in density, impacts to public services and facilities continue to be less than those created by existing land use designations and less than those created by the previous project (Tables 6 and 7). Environmental Impacts Although implementation of the revised project reduces certain environmental impacts identified for the earlier project analyzed in the EIR, the conclusions of the EIR regarding overall impact and mitigation remain unchanged for the 'revised project. For traffic/circulation, air quality, noise visual aesthetics/grading, and public services and utilities, the revised project will have less impacts than the EIR project, while other impacts of the revised project are similar to the EIR project. Even though the revised project will create less traffic and air quality impacts at the project level, cumulative impacts remain significant and unavoidable. EIR project alternatives compare similarly to the revised project and long-term effects are comparable for the EIR project and revised project. A summarized comparison of environmental impacts for the EIR project and the revised project are provided in the Draft Addendum to Final EIR, Attachment 11. ATTACHMENTS; 1. Revised Planning Commission Resolution No. 4157 (EIR) 2. Revised Planning Commission Resolution No. 4158 (GPA) 3. Revised Planning Commission Resolution No. 4159 (LCPA) 4. Revised Planning Commission Resolution No. 4161 (SP) 5. Revised Planning Commission Resolution No. 4162 (LFMP) 6. Revised Staff Report Tables 1-7 7. Revised Background Data Sheet 8. Revised. Local Facilities Impact Assessment Form 9. Revised Existing/Proposed General Plan Designation 10. Revised Existing/Proposed Zoning Designation 11. Draft Addendum to Final EIR, dated November 13,1997 12. Revised Specific Plan, dated November 19,1997 Table 1 Note I he number of units in a (Manning Area may exceed the Growth Control Point. . provided however, they are within the General Plan density range, (except Planning Area 5which may exceed the density range) die total number of dwelling unit within die Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan may not exceed JAM 123 POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USE SUMMARY PlanningArea Parcel A ParcelB Parcel C 2 3 4 $ 6 7 1 8 General Plan Designation RM~4-8du/ac OS RMH- 8-15 du/ac RH-IS-23du/ac TR/RH 15-23 du/ac RMH-S-lSdu/ac TR RMH- 8-1 5 du/ac Development Type andReview Process SFD TM/PD, Open Space SFD TM/PD MF- affordable units PD/SDP Travel Recreation SDP Commercial/Mixed Use/MF MFSro PD/SDPfTM Travel Recreation SDP MfYSFD PD/SDP/TM Total Specific Plan (Including affordable units) Acres Gross 2e-82J.« 1.4 18.6 56 6.5 18.7 3*7.5 +*5/&fl 91.9 Net (Net of existing slopes at Poiosettla) V&23.3 1.4 18.6 5.6 6.5 (Assumes 50% of land as MF residential ) 18.7 a*/.5 •rfc5/A0 91.6 Residential (Units) Growth Management Control Point tr»/40 (6.0 du/ac) 0 213 (II. 5 du/ac) 106 (19 du/ac) 61 (19 du/ac) 356 215 (W 71.5 du/ac) 0 2»t l»4 (11.5 du/ac) t#55919 Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan (1) •H4/«0 W6/W (t) includes up to o* seeonaaiy uinis (l)(2) 44SM9 (3)61 3567/5 0 ISO (4)*#n923 Non-Residential (Sq. Ft.) Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan Open Space rec area for PA 2 & 4 Up to 80,000 s.f. retail/commercial building-, space Up to 46#ee2/,7S0 s.f. of building space (1/3 coverage) ' j UP to meee 101. 7*0 s.r. or retail/commercial service building space . (1) Units are permitted to be transferred to Planning An* 5 provided thai total units in the specific plan does not exceed •fcMO 923 (2) Under Section 21 86 060(g) of the Density Bonus Ordinance and other provisions, these units may be permitted to exceed the General Plan density range (3) Up to 61 apartments, condominiums and/or live work units with residential use (4) A maximum a/59 tecondary tula maf be located in Planning Area 2,4, Tmt«. Tke exact distribution shall be tainanta through tht affordablt housing agreement which thai be signed prior to approval of the fint final map Affordable Housing note All residential units are subject to affordable housing requirements which are calculated on the following page based on a requirement ofl 5% affordable units (See continuation of Exhibit 6 on following page) TABLE 2 DENSITY INCREASE SUMMARY PARCEL PARCEL A PARCEL B PARCEL C Totals GMCP UNITS 134 215 100 449 DENSITY INCREASE UNITS 369 141 50 560 PROPOSED TOTAL UNITS 503 356 . 150 1,009 TABLES GENERAL PLAN LAND USE SUMMARY PAs 1 2 . 3 4 5 6 7 - 8 TOTALS NET ACRES' 1.5 23.3 1.4 18.6 5.6 6.5 18.7 17.5 91.6 CURRENT GP RMH/TR RM/O RM/O RM/O RM/O RM/O RMH RMH/TR PROPOSED GP TR RM OS RMH RH TR/RH RMH RMH EXISTING GMCP" 11.5/NA 6.0/NA 6.0/NA 6.0/NA 6.0/NA 6.0/NA 11.5/NA 11.5/NA PROPOSED GMCP NA 6.0 NA 11.5 19.0 19.0/NA 11.5 11.5 EXISTING MAX GMCP UNITS' 9 49 4 40 15 17 215 100 449 PROPOSED MAX GMCP UNITS' 0 180 0 178 139 61 215 150 923 Net acres based on Specific Plan estimates which are different from LFMP 22 estimates. 2 Assumes 50 percent mix between residential and nonresidential. 3 Units were allocated under LFMP 22 for PAs 2-6 as one Parcel (Parcel A) at a maximum of 134 units. Units have been proportionately distributed to each PA for illustration purposes only. 4 Proposed units exceed allowed units under growth management by 474 units (923 - 449 = 474). See discussion, below, Density Increase. Table 4 Affordable Housing Obligation Current General Plan Units 449 du X 15% = 67 required affordable units After Policy 43 Transfer of Units 923 (449 du + 474 du transfer) X 15% = 139 required affordable units The applicant is proposing to meet this requirement through the implementation of three affordable housing components as follows: Table 5 Planning Area 5 6 2,4,7 and 8. Method of Implementation This site is designated for a maximum of 139 affordable apartments . This mixed-use site may provide a maximum of 61 live- work units of which 9 must be rent-restricted affordable units. Up to 20% of the overall 139 affordable units may be provided as rent-restricted secondary units. The exact distribution of these units shall be determined prior to first final map TOTAL # of Units 139 . 9 148 TABLE 6 LFMP ZONE 22 SUMMARY FACILITY City Administration Library Waste Water Treatment Parks Drainage Circulation Fire Open Space Schools Sewer Collection System Water IMPACTS 3,209 sq.ft. 1,712 sq. ft. 938 EDU 6.4 ACRES Batiquitos Lagoon & Canyon de Las Encinas watersheds 12,779 ADT Station #4 1 .4 Acres CUSD; 462 students 206,360 GPD 252,690 GPD COMPLIANCE W/STANDARDS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes TABLE? TRAFFIC GENERATION SUMMARY TOTAL ADT (Average Daily Trips) A.M. PEAK HOUR TOTAL ADT P.M. PEAK HOUR TOTAL ADT APPROVED ZONE 22 LFMP 21,600 1,540 1,690 PROPOSED ZONE 22 LFMP 12,779 819 1,222 DIFFERENCE 8,821 -721 -468 CASE NO: BACKGROUND DATA SHEET EIR 96-01/GPA 9S-06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22fA) CASE NAME: Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan APPLICANT: HSL/BP/Michan L.P. REQUEST AND LOCATION: Certification of Program EIR. approval of Specific Plan and related actions on property located south of Lanikai Lane Mobilehome Park, west of Avenida Encinas. and east of Carlsbad Boulevard with 74.4 acres located north of Poinsettia Lane and 17.5 acres located south of Poinsettia Lane. ; • LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A portion of Lots 2 and 3. the North 1/3 of Lot 4. portions of the East Half of Section 29 and a portion of the West Half of Section 28. Township 12 south. Range 4 west. San Bernardino Meridian, in the City of Carlsbad. County of San Diego. State of California APN: 214-150-17. 18. and 21 Acres: 91.9 Proposed No. of Lots/Units: 923 GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING Land Use Designation: KM, RMH. TR/RH. RH. OS. TR Density Allowed: 449 units Density Proposed: 923 units Existing Zone: RDM-O. CT-O/RDM-O Site Proposed Zone: RD-M C-T, O-S North South East West Zoning See Above RMHP,PM/O PC,RMHP C-2, RMHP, C-2-Q OS GP See Above RM/PI/O RM/RMH/TR C/TR OS Land Use Vacant except for the southeastern portion of Parcel A which is used for the storage of boxed palm trees Lanikai Lane Mobilehome Park and the NCTD rail station Single-family residences/mixed-uses and Lakeshore Gardens Mobilehome Park Commercial development, including motels, Kaiser Permanente offices, auto dealerships and Lakeshore Gardens Mobilehome Park Carlsbad Boulevard and the Carlsbad State Beach Campgrounds PUBLIC FACILITIES School District: Carlsbad Water District: Carlsbad Sewer District: Carlsbad Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sewer Capacity): 938 EDU Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated: April 8. 1996 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT [ | Negative Declaration, issued Certified Environmental Impact Report, dated, Other, / ' CITY OF CARLSBAD GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LOCAL FACILITIES IMPACTS ASSESSMENT FORM (To be Submitted with Development Application) PROJECT IDENTITY AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT: FILE NAME AND NO: EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A^ - Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan LOCAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ZONE: 22 GENERAL PLAN: RH.RMH. RM. TR/RH. RH. OS. TR ZONING: RD-M.C-T.O-S DEVELOPER'S NAME: HSL/BP/Michan L.P. ADDRESS: 2892 Jefferson Street. Carlsbad CA 92008 PHONE NO.: (760} 729-1677 ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: 214-150-17.18.21 QUANTITY OF LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT (AC.. SO. FT.. DUV. 9 1 .9 acres Demand in Square Footage = 3.209 sq. ft. Demand in Square Footage = 1.712 sq. ft. 938 EDU 6.4 acres n/a D 12.779 A. City Administrative Facilities: B. Library: C. Wastewater Treatment Capacity (Calculate with J. Sewer) D. Park: Demand in Acreage = E. Drainage: Demand in CFS = Identify Drainage Basin = (Identify master plan facilities on site plan) F. Circulation: Demand in ADT = (Identify Trip Distribution on site plan) G. Fire: Served by Fire Station No. = H. Open Space: Acreage Provided = I. Schools: (Demands to be determined by staff) J. Sewer: Demands in EDU .Identify Sub Basin = (Identify trunk line(s) impacted on site plan) K. Water: Demand in GPD = L. The project is 474 units above the Growth Management Dwelling unit allowance. 1.4 462 938 EDU North Batiquitos Interceptor 252.690 ATTACHMENT 9 PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS PARCEL A: T-R/RH, RH, RMH, OS, RM, T-R PARCEL B: RH PARCEL C: RMH RESIDENTIAL- MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL- MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL- HIGH DENSITY OPEN SPACE TRAVEL/RECREATION COMMERCIAL EXISTING GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS PARCEL A: RM/O PARCEL B: RMH PARCEL C: RMH/T-R P.A.4 RM/O PARCEL A RESIDENTIAL- MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL- MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY OFFICE & RELATED COMMERCIAL TRAVEL/RECREATION COMMERCIAL ATTACHMENT 10 PROPOSED ZONING DESIGNATIONS PARCEL A: C-T, RD-M, OS PARCEL B: RD-M PARCEL C: RD-M P.A.4 RD-M PARCEL A RESIDENTIAL DENSITY- MULTIPLE ZONE COMMERCIAL- TOURIST ZONE OPEN SPACE EXISTING ZONING DESIGNATIONS . PARCEL A: RD-M-Q PARCEL B: RD-M-Q PARCEL C: C-T-Q/RD-M-Q RESIDENTIAL DENSITY- MULTIPLE ZONE COMMERCIAL- TOURIST ZONE QUALIFIED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE The City of CARLSBAD Planning Department Item No. P.C. AGENDA OF: November 5,1997 Application complete date: May 22, 1996 Project Planner: Adrienne Landers Project Engineer: Ken Quon SUBJECT: EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN - Request for the certification of a Program Environmental Impact Report, and approval of Candidate Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, General Plan Amendment, Local Coastal Program Amendment, Zone Change, Specific Plan and Local Facilities Management Plan Amendment. This project has been designed as a 92-acre Transit-Oriented Development which includes the following uses: tourist commercial; mixed-use (commercial-tourist/residential); multiple family residential; and small-lot, single family residential. The project site is generally located west of Avenida Encinas, east of Carlsbad Boulevard, north of Lakeshore Gardens Mobilehome Park and the Ponto Road area, and south of the NCTD Poinsettia Transit Station and Lanikai Lane Mobilehome Park in Local Facilities Management Plan Zone 22. •I. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 4157 RECOMMENDING CERTIFICATION of EIR 96-01, ADQPT_Planning Commission Resolutions No. 4158, 4159, 4161, and 4162, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of GPA 95- 06, LCPA 96-03, ZC 95-06, SP 210, and LFMP 87-22(A), based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. II. INTRODUCTION This application proposes a Specific Plan for the development of the Poinsettia Properties project as a transit-oriented development. The Specific Plan provides a comprehensive set of guidelines, regulations, and implementation programs for guiding and ensuring the orderly development of the project site in accordance with the City's General Plan. The Specific Plan defines the allowable type and intensity of land uses in each planning area, and provides detailed planning area development standards, requirements, development phasing and the method by which development of the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan will be implemented. The proposed land uses for the Specific Plan reflect a mix of residential and non-residential uses. Proposed uses include single family residential, multi-family residential, travel recreation (commercial), and open space. The proposed project actions are hi compliance with all applicable plans, ordinances and policies. The primary issues on this project include: (1) the allocation of 560 "excess dwelling units" to the project site; (2) the relocation of commercial uses from Parcel C to Parcel A (see Attachment 15); and, (3) general neighborhood concerns. These issues are discussed in oEIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCTF A 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN Novembers, 1997 Page 2 detail in the analysis section below. III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND A. GENERAL BACKGROUND The applicant is requesting approval of a specific plan for an area totaling 92 acres. Approval of the project will allow the development of a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) project which will include tourist commercial uses, mixed-use (commercial/residential) development, multiple family developments and small lot single family developments. The following is a list of the approvals requested as part of this project: 1. Certification of the Environmental Impact Report. A Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the project. The EIR analyzed the potential impact of development pursuant to the proposed specific plan and related actions. The environmental issue areas analyzed in the EIR are Land Use Compatibility; Population/Housing; Traffic/Circulation; Air Quality; Noise; Biological Resources; Archeological and Paleontological Resources; Agricultural Resources; Visual Aesthetics/Grading; Public Services and Utilities; and Water Quality/Hydrology. 2. General Plan Amendment. The applicant is requesting an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map as follows (these changes are shown on Attachment 13): Existing General Plan Land Use Designations: • Residential Medium/Office (RM/O) • Residential Medium High (RMH) • Residential Medium High/Travel Recreation Commercial (RMH/TR) Proposed General Plan Land Use Designations: • Residential Medium (RM) • Residential Medium High (RMH) • Residential High (RH) • Travel Recreation Commercial/Residential High (TR/RH) • Travel Recreation Commercial (TR) ,. ' • Open Space (OS) 3. Local Coastal Program Amendment. The proposal includes an amendment to the Mello II Segment Land Use Plan map and Policy No. 6A of the Mello II Land Use Plan (LUP). Also proposed is an amendment to the implementation plan which consists of a zone change, as described below. These changes will ensure consistency between the General Plan and Zoning designations, the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan and the Local Coastal Program. EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCTX 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-2^) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN v'^^ «r , -. Novembers, 1997 , Page 3 : : : : , • 4. Zone Change. A zone change is proposed to make the zoning consistent with the proposed General Plan and Local Coastal Program land use designations. The requested zone change is as follows (these changes are shown on Attachment 14): Existing Zoning Designations: • Residential Density Multiple^ Qualified Development Overlay Zone (RDM-Q) • Commercial Tourist, Residential Density Multiple, Qualified Development Overlay Zone (CT-Q/RDM-Q) Proposed Zoning Designations: • Residential Density Multiple (RDM) • Commercial Tourist (CT) • Open Space (OS) 5. Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan. The proposed Specific Plan has been designed as a Transit-Oriented Develop (TOD) project. A TOD is a project which integrates development with transit facilities. The overall objective of a TOD is to arrange land uses and transit facilities so that they are mutually supportive. It is intended that this project, along with similarly designed TOD projects within the region, will reduce reliance on the automobile, decrease traffic congestion in the region, reduce auto-related air pollution and noise, and decrease energy consumption. In addition to helping to attain regional goals of congestion management and pollution control, transit-oriented communities can be more desirable places to live. This is because they allow their residents a diversity of travel options, thereby reducing the dependence on any one way of getting around. The Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan capitalizes on the unique opportunity provided by to the projects'proximity to the Poinsettia Transit Station. The vision of the specific plan is to create a self-sufficient, transit-oriented development, which, when developed and occupied, will minimize the use of the automobile, and maximize the opportunities for pedestrians. The project has been designed with not only housing, but shops, services and gathering places. The various uses are located within walking distance, in a deliberate, pedestrian-scaled pattern to encourage people to walk and bicycle. The proposed mix of housing, business and recreation is intended to allow residents to accomplish many of their daily activities without driving. The key design principles of this specific plan include: creating a pedestrian-friendly environment; making pedestrian facilities a priority; designing building sites to serve many users; providing a mixture of land uses; providing appropriate densities; creating interconnected street systems; designing narrower neighborhood streets; and, integrating transit into the community. TOD Development Standards Summary, Attachment 12, outlines the general policies and design standards used in the preparation of this TOD project. Consistent with the TOD policies and standards, this specific plan includes changes to the permitted uses on the D - OEIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LbKA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN Novembers, 1997 Page 4 site under the existing General Plan and Zoning designations. In general, the proposed specific plan will eliminate office uses on the property, relocate tourist-oriented commercial uses closer to the transit station (making them readily available to transit users), and, increase the residential unit allocation to the site by 560 units, for a total of 1,009 units within the specific plan area. 6. Local Facilities Management Plan Amendment (Zone 22). The amendment is , proposed to reflect the changes in land use proposed as part of the specific plan. The Zone 22 LFMP has been updated consistent with the proposed uses of the specific plan. B. SITE DESCRIPTION The project site is located within the southwest quadrant of the City, within Local Facilities Management Zone 22. The project site consists of three distinct parcels (Parcels A, B and C, see Attachment 15). Parcels A and B are located north of Poinsettia Lane and Parcel C is located south of Poinsettia Lane. The site is bounded on the north by Avenida Encinas and the North County Transit District rail station, on the east by Avenida Encinas, on the south by Lakeshore Gardens Mobilehome Park and on the west by Carlsbad Boulevard. Local access is provided via Poinsettia Lane, Avenida Encinas, and Carlsbad Boulevard. The project site is composed of generally flat terrain on Parcel A, with a few small knolls and flat terrain on Parcels B and C. The project site has been disturbed by agricultural operations, and contains ruderal vegetation limited to non-native grasses and small shrubs. Elevations on the site ; range from approximately 48 feet above mean sea level on the eastern portion of the site, to 70 feet above mean sea level in the western portion of the site. The site is currently vacant with the exception of the southeastern portion of Parcel A, which is utilized for the storage of boxed trees. No permanent structures exist on the site. The proposed project is subject to the following plans, ordinances, standards and policies: A. Environmental Protection Procedures (Title 19) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) B. Carlsbad General Plan C. Mello II Segment of the Carlsbad Local Coastal Program D. Zone Change, Chapter 21.52 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code E. Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan F. Growth Management Ordinance (Zone 22 Local Facilities Management Plan). -2^EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-27^A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN <'w'rtr ,,;-,,, J , November 5,1997 Page 5 IV. ANALYSIS The recommendation of approval for this project was developed by analyzing the project's consistency with the applicable policies and regulations (as amended) listed above. The following analysis section discusses compliance with each of these regulations/policies utilizing both text and tables. A. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROCEDURES (TITLE 19) AND THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) A Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the project in compliance with the Environmental Protection Procedures (Title 19) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The EIR addresses the environmental impacts associated with all discretionary applications for the proposed project including ultimate buildout of the entire project. In addition to the sections required by CEQA, the EIR analyzed the following areas of potential environmental impact: I. Land Use Compatibility; 2- Population/Housing; 3. Traffic/Circulation; 4. Air Quality; 5. Noise; 6. Biological Resources; 7. Archeological and Paleontological Resources; 8. Agricultural Resources; 9. Visual Aesthetics/Grading; 10. Public Services and Utilities; and II. Water Quality/Hydrology . -> The conclusion reached on the 11 areas of potential impact fell into one of three different categories. The, three categories are (1) unavoidable significant environmental impacts, (2) significant environmental impacts that can be avoided or mitigated, and (3) impacts considered in the EIR but found to be less than significant. 1. Unavoidable Significant Environmental Impacts Based on the data and conclusions of the EIR, it has been found that the project will result in significant cumulative impacts to air quality and traffic which cannot be fully mitigated. These cumulative impacts are regional in nature and occur in areas outside the jurisdiction of the City. Cumulative unavoidable traffic impacts occur on certain segments of SR-78 and 1-5. EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LbA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN Novembers, 1997 Page 6 . 2. Significant Environmental Impacts That Can Be Avoided or Mitigated Mitigation measures are proposed for the following environmental impact areas to mitigate significant environmental impacts: (1) Air Quality, (2) Agricultural Resources, (3) Archaeological and Paleontological Resources, (4) Biological Resources, (5) Noise, (6) Visual Aesthetics/Grading, and (7) Water Quality/Hydrology. The mitigation measures are contained in the EIR as well as the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (including all feasible mitigation measures relating to cumulative air quality and traffic/circulation impacts) attached to Planning Commission Resolution No. 4157 for EIR 96-01. 3. Impacts Found To Be Less Than Significant The following environmental impact areas were analyzed in the EIR but found to have impacts which are less than significant: (1) Land Use Compatibility, (2) Population/Housing, (3) Traffic/Circulation at the project level, and (4) Public Services and Utilities (Fire Protection Services, Police Protection, Services, Sewer and Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Water Supply/Reclaimed Water, and Schools). In order to approve the project, a Statement of Overriding Considerations must be adopted pursuant to Sections 15093 and 15126(b) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Statement of Overriding Considerations has been prepared and is attached to the Planning Commission Resolution No. 4157 for the EIR. Staff is requesting that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council certify the EIR and adopt the proposed CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations. Primary Issues Raised in EIR In response to comments on the draft EIR, several neighborhood issues were raised including: (1) Ponto Drive access to Carlsbad Boulevard; (2) visual impacts; (3) new, signalized access to Parcel B and the Lanikai Lane Mobilehome Park; and, (4) compatibility of land uses adjacent to the Lanikai Lane Mobilehome Park. The following is a discussion of these issues. 1. Compatibility of Land Uses Adjacent to the Lanikai Lane Mobilehome Park Residents of the Lanikai Lane Mobilehome Park object to the proposed, multi-family residential development proposed on Parcel B, based on their contention that the multiple family use is not compatible with their mobilehome park. The Existing General Plan designation is proposed to be changed from RMH (8-15 du/ac, growth control point of 11.5) to RH (18-23 du/ac, growth control point of 19); the existing zoning designation is proposed to be changed from RDM-Q to RDM. Although the proposed general plan change of RMH to RH will allow more units to be constructed on the site, the use of the property as a multi-family product location will remain the same. Furthermore, as noted above, the zoning of this site will essentially remain the same - from RDM-Q to RDM. The "Q" denotes a requirement for a Site Development Plan application -CPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-2^;EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22IA) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN -;;^« '-'- Novembers, 1997 Page 7 which is proposed to be deleted. This requirement was deleted because the stipulation for further discretionary review has been included in the text of the Specific Plan. In addition, the site will be developed under the more stringent development standards of the Specific Plan developed specifically to address the issues related to the subject site and to provide compatibility with nearby development. Special design standards of the Specific Plan include: (1) an 80-foot habitable structure setback adjacent to the Lanikai Lane Mobilehome Park (non-habitable structures, not to exceed one-story or 18-feet in height, are permitted in this area); (2) 40-foot landscape setbacks adjacent to Carlsbad Boulevard and Poinsettia Lane; (3) low-impact lighting standards adjacent to the Lanikai Lane Mobilehome Park; (4) varied roof-lines for multiple story buildings to reduce building massing; and (5) juxtaposed building footprints to reduce the "wall of buildings" effect and to reduce massing impacts. These measures will ensure that the proposed multiple family uses on the site will be compatible with the adjacent mobilehome park. 2. Visual Impacts . Concerns regarding potential visual impacts have been raised by nearby residents and the State Parks and Recreation Department. The Specific Plan has been prepared with detailed development standards to address the compatibility of proposed uses with existing uses. Such standards include the provision of compatible architectural styles, enhanced landscaping and the reduced massing of structures along Carlsbad Boulevard. They also include increased setbacks adjacent to the Lanikai Lane Mobilehome Park. A profile analysis of the project was prepared as part of the Draft EIR. These view cross-sections indicate that the project will be visible from existing projects to the east (including Harbor Pointe), and that existing views of the ocean may be partially obstructed by the development of the project site. In determining the significance of visual impacts, a determination is made as to whether implementation of the proposed project would result in an obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public or result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view. The visual analysis in the Draft EIR demonstrates that the project will not obstruct public views or create an aesthetically offensive site open to public view. As designed, the project will not have a significant impact on public views. The City of Carlsbad has no policies to protect private views. 3. New Signalized Access to Parcel B and Lanikai Lane Mobilehome Park Residents of the Lanikai Lane Mobilehome Park have expressed concern over the new, signalized access to Parcel B on Carlsbad Boulevard which is also intended to provide access to their Park. Existing access to Lanikai Lane is from a cul-de-sac on Surfside Lane, located north of the mobilehome park. To gain access to the mobilehome park, Lanikai Lane residents currently utilize the Carlsbad Boulevard/Island Way intersection and then traverse south on Surfside Lane through the La Costa Downs residential tract to the existing access point at the end of the cul-de-sac. The project proposes a new signalized intersection (see Attachment 18) to be located approximately 1,900 feet south of the Carlsbad Boulevard/Island Way intersection. This new intersection would provide access to an entry road leading to both Parcel B of the project and to the Lanikai Lane Mobilehome Park. Recent discussions with Lanikai Lane residents have also EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/lWA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN Novembers, 1997 PageS led to the inclusion of a right-in/right-out-only access point at the main entrance to the mobilehome park. This access will provide residents with a separate entry but will also afford them the opportunity to utilize the new signalized intersection if they wish to travel south. The shared, signalized access on Parcel B would result in a better distribution of traffic on Carlsbad Boulevard. The signalized intersection, the right-in/right-out access and the Surfside lane approach will permit Lanikai Lane residents to have several safe points of ingress and egress to their mobilehome park. 4. Ponto Drive access to Carlsbad Boulevard Owners of property located south of Parcel C and adjacent to Pohto Drive, have expressed concerns over potential future Ponto Drive access to Carlsbad Boulevard (see Attachment 18). Properties in this area currently have full access to Carlsbad Boulevard from the signalized intersection at Avenida Encinas and Carlsbad Boulevard. Limited access is also available from a northbound-only acceleration lane on Ponto Drive that merges with Carlsbad Boulevard. The project proposes a new signalized intersection on Carlsbad Boulevard, located approximately 1,400 feet south of the Poinsettia Lane intersection. This new street will provide an entry road for access to Parcel C. In the future, Ponto Road may be extended so that properties located south of Parcel C also have access to this entry road and the signalized intersection. To avoid traffic conflicts, installation of this new intersection necessitates removal of the existing northbound only acceleration lane on Ponto Drive. A cul-de-sac bulb would be constructed at the northern end of Ponto Drive, eliminating direct northbound access to Carlsbad Boulevard. This area will continue to have full access to Carlsbad Boulevard from the signalized intersection of Avenida Encinas and Carlsbad Boulevard. The traffic analysis prepared for the proposed project assumes that all traffic generated from properties adjacent to Ponto Drive will have access to Carlsbad Boulevard at the two locations previously discussed (the new signalized intersection located approximately 1,400 feet south of the Poinsettia Lane intersection, and the existing Avenida Encinas signalized intersection). Both the A.M. and P.M. peak hour levels of service at these two locations are estimated to be well within the growth management performance standard for intersections. The placement of the new signalized intersection and the location of the existing Avenida Encinas intersection is consistent with a study performed by the City which identifies intersection locations along Carlsbad Boulevard in conjunction with the realignment of Carlsbad Boulevard. The location of the new Parcel C access road at Carlsbad Boulevard provides for the safe and efficient flow of traffic on Carlsbad Boulevard; meets City standards for intersections spacing; provides for an additional future access road at Carlsbad Boulevard to the south; and, provides for access at Carlsbad Boulevard to property to the south (via the proposed future extension of Ponto Road). For this project, no additional access locations for Parcel C are needed or recommended. ,CPAEIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LEMP 87-: PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN r^*55 (V tu Novembers, 1997 Page 9 ' - > %A - POINSETTIA B. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT LAND USE ELEMENT The proposed General Plan Amendment (see Attachments 13 and 16) will change the existing designations of the project site from commercial, office and residential to land uses consisting of primarily residential uses with support/tourist-oriented commercial uses and open space. The proposed project will require modifications to the General Plan Land Use designations as depicted in the General Plan Land Use Summary, Table 1, below. The proposed land uses are compatible with the surrounding existing commercial, transit station and residential uses of the area. TABLE 1 GENERAL PLAN LAND USE SUMMARY PAs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 " , 8 TOTALS NET ACRES' 3.6 19.7. 1-4 18.6 5.6 6.5 18.7 17.5 91.6 CURRENT GP RM/O RM/O RM/O RM/O RM/O RM/O RMH .RMH/TR PROPOSED GP TR RM OS RMH RH TR/RH RH RMH EXISTING GMCP- 6.0/NA 6.0/NA 6.0/NA 6.0/NA 6.0/NA 6.0/NA 11.5 11.5/NA PROPOSED GMCP NA 6.0 NA 11.5 19.0 19.0/NA 19.0 11.5 EXISTING MAX GMCP UNITS' 9 49 4 40 15 17 215 100 449 PROPOSED MAX GMCP UNITS' 0 114 0 186 142 , 61 356 150 1,009 Net acres based on Specific Plan estimates which are different from LFMP 22 estimates. 2 Assumes 50 percent mix between residential and nonresidential. 3 Units were allocated under LFMP 22 for PAs 1-6 as one Parcel (Parcel A) at a maximum of 134 units. Units have been proportionately distributed to each PA for illustration purposes only. 4 Proposed units exceed allowed units under growth management by 560 units (1,009 - 449 = 560). See discussion, below, Density Increase. The Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan implements the Goals of the Land Use Element as illustrated below: 1. Goal A.I (Land Use Goals) "A City which preserves and enhances the environment, character and image of itself as a desirable residential, beach and open space oriented community." The project proposes active open space including an extensive trail system, a tourist oriented commercial area for residents and commuters of the area, and detailed transit-oriented development standards thereby satisfying this general plan goal. 2. Goal A.3 A (Land Use Goals) "A City which provides for land uses which through their arrangement, location and size, support and enhance the economic viability of the community." The project proposes a variety of land uses which have been carefully EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/lWA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN Novembers, 1997 Page 10 planned to maximize the best use of the site, and contribute to the reduction of traffic trips within the City. 3. Goal A.I (Growth Management and Public Facilities Goals) "A City which ensures the timely provision of adequate public facilities and service to preserve the quality of life of residents." The specific plan includes provisions which ensure that all necessary public facilities will be available concurrent with demand. The specific plan has been developed to be consistent with, and implement the Zone 22 Local Facilities Management Plan, as amended. 4. Goal A.4 (Commercial Goals) "A City which promotes recreational and tourist oriented land uses which serve visitors, employees of the industrial and business centers, as well as residents of the City." The tourist-oriented commercial uses are intended to accommodate residents of the area, in addition to meeting the needs of visitors and transit users. 5. Goal A.I (Agriculture Goal) "A City which prevents the premature elimination of agricultural land and preserves said lands wherever possible." The specific plan will result in the conversion of the project site to urban uses. The project will not however, result in the conversion of prime agricultural land to urban uses and no significant impact to prime agricultural farmland is anticipated. The project has been conditioned (see Mitigation Monitoring Program) to mitigate the conversion of non-prime agricultural lands by the payment of a mitigation fee pursuant to the requirements of the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program. 6. Objective C.5 (Residential) "Locate multi-family uses near commercial centers, employment centers, and major transportation corridors." The proposed project includes three planning areas (PAs 5, 6, and 7) which will contain multiple family projects. These planning areas are adjacent or in close proximity to the Poinsettia Transit station. 7. Objective C. 11 (Residential)" Require new residential development to provide pedestrian and bicycle linkages..." The proposed project includes an extensive system of pedestrian and bicycle trails which will link each of the planning areas to commercial services and the transit station. HOUSING ELEMENT The proposed project is consistent with Program 3.6b of the Housing Element which states that, "A minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of all approved units in any residential specific plan or qualified subdivision shall be made affordable to lower income households." The inclusionary requirement for this project is based on 15% of the maximum number of units (1009) proposed for development within the specific plan area. This equates to 152 units and was reached in the following manner: EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN ^ A •;> -, Novembers, 1997 Page 11 ' Affordable Housing Obligation Current General Plan Units 449 du X 15% = 67 required affordable units , After Policy 43 Transfer of Units 1009 (449 du + 560 du transfer) X 15% = 152 required affordable units The applicant is proposing to meet this requirement through the implementation of three affordable housing components as follows: Planning Area 5 6 4 Method of Implementation This site is designated for a maximum of 142 affordable apartments . This mixed-use site may provide a maximum of 61 live-work units of which 9 must be rent-restricted affordable units. This site may provide a maximum of 64 secondary units; however, only 20% of the overall (152) affordable units in the specific plan may be constructed as rent-restricted secondary units . TOTAL # of Units 142 - 9 30 181 As can be seen from the above table, if the maximum affordable units permitted in the specific plan were actually constructed, there would appear to be 29 "excess" affordable units in the project. This is unlikely to happen because, typically, construction occurs with a fewer number of units than were originally approved. Moreover, the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance requires a minimum of 15% affordable units but does not specify a maximum number which must be provided. A developer may choose to provide more affordable units than necessary, but in doing so, he is not creating "excess" units which could then be available for sale to other developers. The specific plan does NOT include provisions to allow the sale of any affordable housing units within the specific plan area should the developer construct more affordable units than needed to fulfill his affordable housing obligation. The specific details on the location, number of units provided within each planning area, timing and phasing of affordable units will be provided for in the required affordable housing agreement for the project. This project would therefore be consistent with the Housing Element of the General Plan. In addition, the project is in compliance with Housing Goal 2, which provides that new projects be developed with a diversity of types, prices, densities and locations sufficient to meet the demands of anticipated City and regional growth. The proposed project provides a variety of housing types, and densities including multiple family and single family developments at densities ranging from 7-19 dwelling units per acre. EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LWA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN November 5,1997 Page 12 GENERAL PLAN ISSUES There are four primary issues related to the proposed General Plan Amendment: (1) an elimination of office uses on Parcel A; (2) an increase in the amount of residential development within the boundaries of the Specific Plan; (3) an allocation of 560 units from the "excess dwelling unit bank"; and (4) the relocation of tourist-oriented commercial uses from Parcel C to Parcel A. These issues are discussed as follows: 1. Elimination of Office Uses Parcel A is currently designated for development with a mixture of Residential Medium and Office Uses. The proposed General Plan amendment will eliminate the Office (O) designation from this site, and allow it to be developed with a combination of residential and tourist-oriented commercial uses. The elimination of the "office" land use designation would preclude multi- tenant, professional office buildings that would be most likely to develop on this site. The Economic Development Department indicates that there is no shortage of professional office space in the City and that the department has not received inquiries regarding this type of office use. The elimination of office uses will also reduce office employment types of opportunities on the project site; however, there will be many commercial employment opportunities offered in Planning Area 6 - the mixed use area. In addition, based on the fiscal impact analysis prepared for this project; this change will not result in significant fiscal impacts to the City. Although office uses have been eliminated and residential density has increased, implementation of the project will not result hi the overall increase of land use intensities. Furthermore, the proposed land use changes do not result in any significant changes in public facilities requirements. 2. Increased Residential Development The proposed General Plan amendment will increase residential densities on all parcels of the Specific Plan. The existing land use designation on Parcel A is a split designation of Residential Medium High and Office (RMH/O). For facility planning purposes under Growth Management, it was assumed that 50 percent of Parcel A would be utilized for residential purposes. As such, Parcel A was allocated 134 units in the Zone 22 Local Facilities Management Plan. In the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan, Parcel A is planned to accommodate up to 503 units. Parcel B is proposed to be re-designated from RMH to RH in the Specific Plan. This change will allow 356 units on the site, an increase of 141 units over the 215 units permitted pursuant to Growth Management. Parcel C has a split designation of Residential Medium High and Travel Recreation Commercial (RMH/TR). For Growth Management purposes, it was assumed that 50 percent of Parcel C would be utilized for residential purposes. Parcel C is planned to accommodate up to 150 units, an increase of 50 units over the 100 units permitted pursuant to Growth Management. The increased number of residential units, allocated from the "excess dwelling unit bank" is discussed further under Item 3, below. See Table 2, below for a summary of the total unit increase (by Parcel) to the Specific plan. EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN ^K -^ ; '. Novembers, 1997 Page 13 The proposed land uses will be compatible with existing and proposed off-site land uses. Parcel A is planned for high density residential and mixed-use/commercial uses. These uses will not impact existing commercial, office and industrial uses to the north and east of the project site, as they are compatible land uses. Additionally, no land use compatibility impact is anticipated between proposed development in Parcel A and the Lakeshore Gardens Mobilehome Park to the south as these land uses are separated by grade and Poinsettia Lane. Proposed land uses in Parcel B consist of high density multi-family residential development. As designed with increased setbacks, special design standards and height restrictions along the northern boundary of the site, the proposed project is compatible with the mobilehome park to the north. Proposed land uses in Parcel C consist of medium high density multi-family residential and/or single family residential development. Land uses proposed in this parcel are compatible with the existing mobilehome park to the east, single family/mixed uses to the south and the campground to the west. TABLE 2 DENSITY INCREASE SUMMARY PARCEL PARCEL A PARCEL B PARCEL C Totals GMCP UNITS 134 215 100 449 DENSITY INCREASE UNITS 369 141 50 560 PROPOSED TOTAL UNITS 503 356 150 1,009 3.Allocation of Excess Dwelling Units Under Council Policy 43 City Council Policy 43 establishes priorities for the allocation of excess dwelling units within each quadrant of the City (see Attachment 11, City Council Policy 43). On April 4, 1997, Policy 43 was amended to allow excess dwelling units to be transferred to transit-oriented developments, such as the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan. Policy 43 establishes three priority levels for allocating excess dwelling units. The priorities were provided as a way to address the issue of having only a minimal number of excess units available in a quadrant, at any one particular point in time. As stated in Policy 43: "If there are only a minimal number of excess units available in a quadrant, then the units should only be used for a First Priority project. Conversely, if there are a substantial number of excess units available in the quadrant, allocation to a,Second or Third Priority project is acceptable." Transit-Oriented Development projects are Priority 2 projects under Policy 43. There are currently 1,448 units in the "excess dwelling unit bank" for the southwest quadrant. This number is likely to increase due to projects in the quadrant continuing to build below their Growth Management Control Point. o . oEIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LGPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN Novembers, 1997 Page 14 The approved Zone 22 Local Facilities Management Plan allocated a maximum of 449 units to the specific plan area. As proposed, with 1,009 units, the project exceeds the Growth Management Control Point by 560 units. As discussed above, this project has been designed as a TOD project, a primary goal of which is to increase densities near transit facilities. As such, the applicant has proposed a density increase of 560 units to the project, as may be approved by City Council under City Council Policy 43. The transfer of 560 excess dwelling units to this site will leave 888 dwelling units in the City's "excess dwelling unit bank" for the Southwest Quadrant. The additional 560 units requested from the excess dwelling unit bank are for the sole purpose of developing a TOD project and not for the development of affordable housing units. The project is subject to the standard 15% inclusionary housing requirement on the total units proposed in the Specific Plan area. Staff supports the requested density increase as the project has been designed as a transit-oriented development, is consistent with regional growth management goals, is consistent with General Plan goals, is compatible with surrounding existing land uses, and is in a quadrant with a substantial number of excess dwelling units. 4. Relocation of Tourist-Oriented Commercial Uses Currently, Parcel C of the Specific Plan has a split General Plan designation of RMH/TR which would allow this site to be developed with a mixture of residential and travel recreational uses. The proposed General Plan amendment will relocate these travel recreational uses to two separate locations - one adjacent to the Poinsettia Rail Commuter station (Planning Area 6) and the other at the corner of Poinsettia Lane and Avenida Encinas (Planning Area 1). As discussed below in Section C.2, the travel recreation uses have been relocated to better serve users of the transit station, the traveling public, and residents of the Specific Plan area. The proposed designations will allow for the creation of a transit-oriented development containing residential and travel/recreational commercial uses which are compatible with each other, as well as with the existing uses on surrounding properties. This TOD project is designed with mixed-use (commercial/residential) development adjacent to the transit station, and with higher density residential land uses located in close proximity to the station. As shown on Exhibits H and I, Surrounding General Plan and Zoning Designations, respectively, the proposed project is compatible with surrounding commercial, office and residential uses. Detailed design guidelines have been included in the specific plan to ensure project compatibility with nearby projects. The findings contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 4158, for GPA 95-06, demonstrate that the proposed land use designations and the project are consistent with the General Plan. See Section C, Mello II Segment of the Carlsbad Local Coastal Program (below), for a detailed discussion of coastal issues related to the relocation of tourist commercial uses from Parcel C to Parcel A. C. MELLO II SEGMENT OF THE CARLSBAD LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM The proposed project is located within the Mello II Segment of the City's Local Coastal Program (LCP). The LCP includes both land use designations (illustrated on a map similar to the General Plan Map) and land use policies (found in the Land Use Plan). In addition, the LCP is implemented in part by the City's Zoning Ordinance. For this reason, zone code amendments or specific plans adopted by ordinance create the need for Local Coastal Program Amendments—to EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN *tf£<v ^ Novembers, 1997 Page 15 : provide consistency between documents. LCP amendments can cause the need for subsequent actions by creating the potential for changes in Coastal Development Permit ordinances, land use policies or procedures, and eventually, changes to the Post-certification LCP Map. When the proposed project is reviewed by the Coastal Commission, land use changes, zone changes and modifications to development standards proposed in the Specific Plan will be evaluated for consistency with the Coastal Act. The current LUP designations will be revised to establish consistency with the proposed General Plan land uses designations creating an immediate change to the Mello II Land Use Plan Map (LUP). Zone changes and LCP implementation changes to achieve consistency with the proposed LUP designations are also proposed. These changes are shown graphically on Exhibits "E" and "E-l". In addition to land use changes, a minor revision is proposed to Policy 6-9 of the Mello II Segment. Currently, Policy 6-9 states, "Mixed use development (i.e., residential and recreational-commercial) shall be permitted by right on properties fronting Carlsbad Boulevard across from South Carlsbad State Beach...". The proposed revision would add language as follows: "Mixed use development (i.e., residential and recreational-commercial) shall be permitted by right except as provided by a specific plan or master plan adopted to implement LCP policies on properties fronting Carlsbad Boulevard across from South Carlsbad State Beach..." This revision provides consistency between the LCP and the Specific Plan and is necessary because the Specific Plan restricts commercial development along Carlsbad Boulevard for reasons explained in Section 2 below. , The proposed LCP amendment will establish consistency between the General Plan, the Zoning Map, the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan and the LCP. Major coastal issues are discussed below. 1. Mello II Segment - Conversion of Agricultural Land The Mello II LCP Segment contains special provisions regarding the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural uses. The three parcels are designated as Coastal agriculture in the City's LCP, therefore, the developer will be required to pay agricultural mitigation fees in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 21.201 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and Policy 2.1 of the Mello II Segment of the Carlsbad Local Coastal Program. 2. Mello II Segment - Tourist Commercial Land Uses As explained in the General Plan section above, the Specific Plan will relocate the potential tourist-serving uses from Parcel C of the Specific Plan to two planning areas (PA 1 and PA 6) on Parcel A. Parcel C (PA 8) of the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan (see Exhibit C) has a split General Plan designation of RMH/TR, which permits the property to be developed with a mix of residential and tourist commercial uses. These designations were established in 1985, as a result of the Seapointe Land Use Study. The staff report for that 1985 General Plan amendment noted ..that the split designation was placed on the site due to the uncertainty of how property in the area would develop. The Seapointe Study indicated that the site could be used for hotel/motel and n . O EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN November 5,1997 Page 16 visitor-serving purposes. The major reasons for this recommendation were based on the location of the site at a major intersection (Poinsettia Lane and Carlsbad Boulevard) and the proximity of the site to the Batiquitos Lagoon Educational Park (BLEP). The study concluded that tourist- oriented commercial uses on this site could complement the uses of the educational park; however, the Batiquitos Lagoon Educational Park did not come to fruition. The new Poinsettia Shores Master Plan now proposes tourist-oriented commercial uses on the land adjacent to Carlsbad Boulevard. The development of the Poinsettia transit station in the area surrounded by the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan area has provided the City with an opportunity to plan a comprehensive TOD project. The proposed TOD project includes a mix of land uses, including 10.1 acres of commercial tourist uses. The land use mix has been arranged to comply with TOD design principles. In general, the design principles call for the development of transit-serving commercial uses and high density residential within 500-feet of the transit station, with residential densities decreasing the farther the land is removed from the transit station. The California Coastal Commission staff does not support the proposed relocation of commercial uses from Parcel C to Parcel A due to their belief that more commercial areas are needed on Carlsbad Boulevard. The following is the rationale for Planning staff support of the relocation of commercial uses from Parcel C to Parcel A. a. Transit Oriented Specific Plan This project has been designed as a livable community with a transit-oriented focus to take advantage of the property's proximity to the Poinsettia Transit Station. This is a very unique opportunity, because most land near transit centers is already developed making the creation of a true transit-oriented development community difficult to achieve. In addition, this TOD project implements the recommendations of the Land Use Distribution Element of SANDAG's Regional Growth Management Strategy by placing transit facilities and service development near a transit station. The project has been designed to meet specific TOD design principles which include locating commercial uses near the transit station and increasing residential densities around the transit station. The commercial land uses have been relocated from Parcel C to Parcel A to: allow commercial development to be more accessible to residents, as well as commuters and tourists using the train or the freeway. b. Access to Commercial on Parcel C Carlsbad Boulevard is designated as a major arterial in the Carlsbad General Plan. The Engineering Department has requested that the access to Parcel C (see Attachment 15) be provided on the southern boundary of the parcel, to avoid more than one additional signalized access to Carlsbad Boulevard between Poinsettia Lane and Avenida Encinas. In addition, no access will be permitted on Poinsettia Lane. The placing of the only access point to Parcel C on the southern boundary, forces any commercial uses on that Parcel to be located at the southern end of the site. This is due to the need for commercial uses to have direct and easy access from major roadways. In addition to poor accessibility, there is concern for the viability of commercial uses located on the southern EIR 96-01/GPA 95^06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN ^it*. -. .; Novembers, 1997 Page 17 ; - ' portion of Parcel C due to the visibility of the site and compatibility with uses to the south. Further, the State campground has an existing store that caters to the needs of campers, including general store items and beach equipment rentals, so it is unlikely that users of the campground will venture across Carlsbad Boulevard for similar tourist- oriented services. c. Carlsbad Local Coastal Program The Mello II segment of the City's LCP discourages the loss of commercial uses within the coastal zone. As designed, this project will include 10.1 acres of commercial tourist uses (8.75 acres of commercial uses were estimated on Parcel C in the Zone 22 LFMP), all located within the coastal zone, and easily accessible to tourists, transit users and residents of the area. Based on the proposed access location on Parcel C, the commercial uses within Planning Area 1 of Parcel A, will be just as close to users of the State campground as would be commercial uses designed on Parcel C. There are no policies within the LGP which require that commercial uses be developed on Carlsbad Boulevard, however, Policy 6-9 of the Mello II Segment, allows for mixed uses by right along Carlsbad Boulevard (although the existing General Plan designation and zoning do not). As designed, the project does comply with all policies and goals of the Coastal Act and LCP. d. Adequate Nearby Tourist-Oriented Commercial Property With the adoption of the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan (replacing the BLEP), 12.1 acres of the land west of the railroad tracks has been designated for tourist-oriented commercial uses. In addition, there is 11.3 acres of Unplanned Area (UA) designated in the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan, which may also be developed with tourist-oriented commercial uses. These areas have good access and visibility, are all located adjacent to one another, and thus, have the potential to create a well planned and integrated tourist-oriented commercial node. The uses in this commercial area may include hotels, time share units, restaurants, and general tourist-oriented commercial businesses. These properties are located directly across from South Carlsbad State Beach which is a heavily used public beach with parking and restroom facilities. There is a signalized intersection at Avenida Encinas, which provides safe and convenient pedestrian access to these commercial sites from the beach. With a total of 23.4 acres of potential tourist-oriented commercial uses along Carlsbad Boulevard, there is adequate potential for future commercial development on Carlsbad Boulevard which is within 2,500-feet of Parcel C. Finally, if Parcel C were designated for commercial uses, the potential exists to create a long "strip" of commercial development along Carlsbad Boulevard, from the Batiquitos Lagoon to Poinsettia Lane, which goes directly against City policies regarding "strip" commercial development. The proposed amendments to the Mello II Land Use Plan Map will revise Local Coastal Plan designations to be consistent with the proposed General Plan land uses. The amendment is shown graphically on the exhibits attached to Planning Commission Resolution No. 4159 for the Local Coastal Program Amendment. The Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan will become the implementation plan for this area of the Mello II Segment of the LCP. Considering the above, the proposed project is consistent with the applicable policies of the Mello II Local Coastal O ' OEIR 96-01 /GPA 95-06/LbA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN November 5,1997 Page 18 Program Segment. Therefore, staff recommends that the commercial uses be allocated as designated in the Specific Plan. If the Coastal Commission denies the proposed project or recommends approval of the project with substantial changes, the applicant will be required to process an amendment to the Specific Plan to reflect such changes. D. ZONE CHANGE, CHAPTER 21.52 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE The applicant is requesting approval of a zone change (see Attachments 14 and 17) as described in the project description and background section, above. The zone change is necessary to achieve consistency with the proposed General Plan, Local Coastal Program amendment, and Specific Plan designations. The residential and tourist-oriented commercial uses allowed by the proposed zone change are compatible with the existing, surrounding commercial and residential uses. The specific design standards of the Specific Plan and required discretionary permit approvals for each planning area will ensure that allowed uses are compatible with surrounding land uses and conform to the requirements of the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan. The Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan takes precedence over the proposed zones as it contains a modified list of permitted uses as well as detailed design guidelines not found in the zoning ordinance. The proposed zone change is consistent with the goals and policies of the various elements of the General Plan, in that the rezoning of the site to the proposed designations will: a. Provide for the development of a community which has been carefully planned to promote, encourage and accommodate a variety of transportation modes as alternatives to the automobile in compliance with the Goal of the "Alternative Modes Of Transportation" section of the Circulation Element. b. Permit the development of a transit-oriented community, along with commercial uses, which promotes economic development for commercial, industrial, office and tourist-oriented land uses in conformance with Goal A.3 (Commercial Goals) of the Land Use Element. E. POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN Government Code Section 65451 governs the content of specific plans. The Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan contains all information required by state law. The plan consists of both a text and diagrams which specify the following in detail: (1) distribution and location of land uses, (2) infrastructure, (3) development standards, (4) implementation measures including financing measures, and (5) a statement of the relationship of the Specific Plan to the General Plan. The Specific Plan proposes the creation of eight planning areas. Development standards and design guidelines are specified for each planning area. The proposed planning areas are as follows (see Attachment 17): EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN '-<V^— November 5,1997 . Page 19 ; . ; ; 1. Planning Area 1 - Travel recreation and transit-oriented development 2. Planning Area 2 - Single-family residential 3. Planning Area 3 - Private recreation area for Planning Areas 2 and 4 4. Planning Area 4 - Single-family residential 5. Planning Area 5 - Affordable housing (apartments) 6. Planning Area 6-Mixed use of residential and commercial/retail uses 7- Planning Area 7 - Multi-family residential 8, Planning Area 8 - Multi-family or single-family residential. It is envisioned that the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan area will develop as a small seaside village. Special design standards have been incorporated into this plan to ensure that the unique opportunities to develop a livable TOD community are achieved. Some of the special design features of the plan include the following: 1. As a TOD project, the land uses have been planned to support the transit station. Land uses supporting the transit station include high density residential and mixed-use commercial. Directly adjacent to the transit station is a mixed-use planning area (PA 6). This planning area will contain commercial facilities and services that meet the needs of transit users as well as residents of the area. Uses encouraged include a day care facility, restaurants and coffee shops, dry cleaners, book stores and similar uses. Gathering areas are required within the mixed-use site. These gathering areas could be used for dining, resting or entertainment. 2. Special architectural standards have been included in the plan which require buildings to be designed with the pedestrian in mind. These standards address building massing and orientation, use of front porches to encourage interaction,. •, ilding articulation, pedestrian scale lighting and signage, and pedestrian-friendly street design. 3. A pedestrian parkways/trail system has been designed to link all planning areas to one another, as well as with the transit station. Special design considerations have been given to the pedestrian experience, and as a result, development standards have been included to ensure that the trails will be convenient, safe and pleasant to use. Canopy trees will be planted along the identified pedestrian parkways and "gathering places" will be provided for the users of the trail system. , The development standards and design guidelines provided in the specific plan are adequate to properly develop the project site. The standards and design guidelines will be implemented when the required planned development permit or site development plan for each planning area is submitted. The proposed standards address typical zoning issues such as permitted uses, setbacks, lot coverage and building height and will be adopted by ordinance superseding the normally applicable zoning standards. In addition, the design guidelines address character and urban design issues relative to the proposed development program, such as, building orientation, building form and massing, architectural character, building materials, and landscape materials. O •EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LbA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN Novembers, 1997 Page 20 If approved, the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan will become the controlling document for the site. It implements the General Plan, Zoning, and Mello II LCP Segment. The plan provides a comprehensive program for the development of the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan area. F. GROWTH MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE (LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGE- MENT PLAN ZONE 22 AMENDMENT) An amendment is proposed to the Zone 22 Local Facilities Management Plan (LFMP) to reflect the proposed changes in land use. The amended zone plan is consistent with the maximum buildout possible under the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan. A fiscal impact analysis study, completed for the project, identified the fiscal impact of the project for the proposed uses and required public facilities. The study concluded that the proposed primarily residential project has a negligible net impact on the City of $6,600.00. The study has been reviewed by the Finance Director and it has been determined that this impact is insignificant. All impacts to facilities have been analyzed in the proposed amendment to the Zone 22 LFMP (based on new land uses). It has been determined that impacts to facilities are insignificant and that all facilities will be provided prior to or concurrent with need pursuant to the facilities performance standards of Growth Management. The impacts of the proposed project and compliance with the adopted performance standards are summarized below: TABLES LFMP ZONE 22 SUMMARY FACILITY City Administration Library Waste Water Treatment Parks Drainage Circulation Fire Open Space Schools Sewer Collection System Water IMPACTS 3,508 sq. ft. 1,871 sq.ft. 1,089EDU 7.0 ACRES Batiquitos Lagoon & Canyon de Las Encinas watersheds 1 4,358 ADT Station #4 I A Acres CUSD; 489 students 244,200 GPD 237,150 GPD COMPLIANCE W/STANDARDS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 22(A)EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN '•*&;>••- ,, Novembers, 1997 Page 21 ; The primary difference in impacts between the previously approved facilities plan for Zone 22 and the proposed amendment is traffic generation. The following table compares the traffic generation of the approved Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 22 with the proposed amendment: TABLE 4 TRAFFIC GENERATION SUMMARY TOTAL ADT (Average Daily Trips) A.M. PEAK HOUR TOTAL ADT . P.M. PEAK HOUR TOTAL ADT APPROVED ZONE 22 LFMP 21,600 1,540 1,690 PROPOSED ZONE 22 LFMP 14,358 , 909 1,345 DIFFERENCE -7242 -631 -345 As is evident from the comparison of traffic generation, the proposed project will result in a reduction of traffic generation from what was previously planned for the Specific Plan Area. The amended supplement for the Zone 22 LFMP is intended to update the previously approved zone plan. The project is in compliance with all growth management performance standards. V.ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW A Program Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the project as described previously in this report. The Program EIR was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970; the Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Guidelines) published by the Resources Agency of the State of California; and the City of Carlsbad Environmental Protection Ordinance (Chapter 19.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code). Eleven environmental issue areas were analyzed. Significant non-mitigatable cumulative impacts to air quality and traffic were identified. A statement of overriding considerations must be adopted to approve the project and has been prepared. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4157 (EIR) 2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4158 (GPA) 3. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4159 (LCPA) 4. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4161 (SP) 5. - Planning Commission Resolution No. 4162 (LFMP) 6. Location Map o oEIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LbfA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) - POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN Novembers, 1997 Page 22 7. Background Data Sheet 8. Local Facilities Impact Assessment Form 9. Disclosure Statements 10. City Council Policy 43 11. TOD Standards Summary 12. Existing/Proposed General Plan Designation 13. Existing/Proposed Zoning Designation 14. Specific Plan Map 15. Adjacent General Plan Designations 16. Adjacent Zoning Designations 17. Access on Carlsbad Boulevard 18. Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan, dated November 1997 (Previously distributed; copy on file in the Planning Department) 19. Zone 22 Local Facilities Management Plan, dated August 1,1997 (Previously distributed; copy on file in the Planning Department) 20. Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report, dated April 1997 (Previously distributed; copy on file in the Planning Department). AL:kr POINSETTIA PROPERTIES EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCPA 96-03/ ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22(A) o o BACKGROUND DATA SHEET CASE NO:EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22fA) CASE NAME: Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan APPLICANT: HSL/BP/Michan L.P. REQUEST AND LOCATION: Certification of Program EIR. approval of Specific Plan and related actions on property located south of Lanikai Lane Mobilehome Park, west of Avenida Encinas. and east of Carlsbad Boulevard with 74.4 acres located north of Poinsettia Lane and 17.5 acres located south of Poinsettia Lane. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A portion of Lots 2 and 3. the North 1/3 of Lot 4. portions of the East Half of Section 29 and a portion of the West Half of Section 28. Township 12 south. Range 4 west. San Bernardino Meridian, in the City of Carlsbad. County of San Diego. State of California APN: 214-150-17. 18. and 21 Acres: 91.9 Proposed No. of Lots/Units: 1.009 GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING Land Use Designation: RM. RMH. TR/RH. RH. OS. TR Density Allowed: 449 units Density Proposed: 1.009 units Existing Zone: RDM-O. CT-O/RDM-O Site Proposed Zone: RD-M. C-T. O-S North South East West Zoning See Above RMHP, PM/O PC,RMHP C-2, RMHP, C-2-Q OS GP See Above RM/P1/O RM/RMH/TR C/TR OS Land Use Vacant except for the southeastern portion of Parcel A which is used for the storage of boxed palm trees Lanikai Lane Mobilehome Park and the NCTD rail station Single-family residences/mixed-uses and Lakeshore Gardens Mobilehome Park Commercial development, including motels, Kaiser Permanente offices, auto dealerships and Lakeshore Gardens Mobilehome Park Carlsbad Boulevard and the Carlsbad State Beach Campgrounds PUBLIC FACILITIES School District: Carlsbad Water District: Carlsbad Sewer District: Carlsbad Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sewer Capacity): 1.089EDU Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated: April 8.1996 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Negative Declaration, issued D Certified Environmental Impact Report, dated Other, — CITY OF CARLSBAD GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LOCAL FACILITIES IMPACTS ASSESSMENT FORM (To be Submitted with Development Application) PROJECT IDENTITY AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT: FILE NAME AND NO: EIR 96-01/GPA 95-06/LCPA 96-03/ZC 95-06/SP 210/LFMP 87-22C A~) - Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan LOCAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ZONE: 22 GENERAL PLAN: RH. RMH.RM, TR/RH. RH. OS. TR ZONING: RD-M. C-T. O-S DEVELOPER'S NAME: HSL/BP/Michan L.P. ADDRESS: 2892 Jefferson Street Carlsbad CA 92008 PHONE NO.: f/60^ 729-1677 ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: 214-150-17.18.21 QUANTITY OF LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT (AC.. SO. FT.. DU): 91.9 acres A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. City Administrative Facilities: Library: Demand in Square Footage = 3.508 sq. ft. Demand in Square Footage = 1.871 sq. ft. D Wastewater Treatment Capacity (Calculate with J. Sewer) Park: Demand in Acreage = Drainage: Demand in CFS = Identify Drainage Basin = (Identify master plan facilities on site plan) Circulation: Demand in ADT= _ (Identify Trip Distribution on site plan) Fire: Served by Fire Station No. = 4 Open Space: Acreage Provided = Schools: (Demands to be determined by staff) Sewer: Demands in EDU Identify Sub Basin = 1.089 EDU 7.0 acres n/a 14.358 1.4 489 1.089 EDU (Identify trunk line(s) impacted on site plan) Water: Demand in GPD = North Batiquitos Interceptor 237.150 The project is 560 units above the Growth Management Dwelling unit allowance. o o City of Carlsbad Planning Department DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Applicant's statement or disclosure of certain ownership interests on all applications which will require discretionary action on the part of the City Council or any appointed Board, Commission or Committee. The following information must be disclosed: 1. APPLICANT List the names and addresses of all persons having a financial interest in the application. HSL/BP/Michan. L.P. 5055 Avenida Encinas, Ste. 210 Carlsbad. CA 92008 (see attached sheet for additional names and addresses) 2. OWNER List the names and addresses of all persons having any ownership interest in the property involved. HSL/BP/Michan. L.P. 5055 Avenida Encinas, Ste. 210 Carlsbad, CA 92008 3. If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names and addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of^the shares in the corporation or owning any partnership interest in the partnership. Douglas M. Avis Humberto S. Lopez 5055 Avenida Encinas, Ste. 210 1037 South Alvernon, Ste. 200 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Tucson, AZ 85711 (See attached sheet for additional names and addresses') 4. If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a non-profit organization or a trust, list the names and addresses of any person serving as officer or director of the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary of the trust. 2O75 Las Palmas'Dr - Carlsbad, CA 92OO9-1576 • (619) 438-1161 • FAX (C19) 438-O894 5.Have you had n^p than $250 worth of business tra^fccted with any member of City staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees and/or Council within the past twelve (12) months? >'>%, Yes No If yes, please indicate oersonis): Evan Becker, former Director of Housing and Redevelopment Person is defined as "Any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, this and any other county, city and county, city municipality, district or other political subdivision or any other group or combination acting as a unit." NOTE: Attach additional sheets if necessary. Signature of owner/date Signature of applicant/date HSL/BP/Michan. L.P. Print or type name of owner BY:. HBM Poinsettia, L.P. a California limited partnership HSL/BP/Michan, L.P. Print or type name of applicant BY: Benchmark Pacific Management, Inc. a California corporation, General Partner BY: Douglas M. Avis, President Disclosure Statement 10/96 Page 2 of 2 o o City of Carlsbad Disclosure Statement 1. Applicant HBM Poinsettia, I.-1'- 5055 Avenida En< In.is, Ste. 210 Carlsbad, CA 9.'<K)H Strata Equity Corporation 4250 Executive :;«|".-ire, Ste. 440 La Jolla, CA 9:'<>'»7 HSL Properties 1037 South AlvcM-iMin, Ste. 200 Tucson, AZ 8571 I Benchmark Pacif «<• I'oinsettia, L.P. 5055 Avenida En<-i"-«s. Ste. 210 Carlsbad, CA 9W08 Magellan Corpor.-it ions 2198 E. Camelbnck Road, Ste. 325 Phoenix, AZ 85016 3. Carlos Michan 4250 Executive S«ju.-ire Suite 440 La Jolla, CA 92037 ATTACHMENT 10 Page 1 of 2 CITY OF CARLSBAD Policy No._J2_Date Issued A/22/97 COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT Supersedes No. General Subject: Proposition E "Excess" Dwelling Unit Allocation Specific Subject: Formal Procedure Establishing Guidelines for Allocation of Proposition E "Excess" Dwelling Units Copies to: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department and Division Heads, Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File PURPOSE To establish guidelines for allocation of "excess" dwelling units when, following the adoption of all residential Local Facilities Management Plans within a quadrant, the Proposition E quadrant cap is greater than the number of dwelling units approved or issued after November 4,1986, plus the allowable units per the Growth Management Control Points. STATEMENT OF POLICY Although it should not be mandatory that excess dwelling units be allocated if they become available and it would be desirable to not attain the ultimate residential dwelling unit caps established by the adoption of Proposition E, the following criteria is established to determine eligibility for consideration of "excess" dwelling unit allocation, subject to the required findings in Proposition E. Projects eligible for consideration in order of priority include: First Priority 1. Housing development for lower-income households where allowable housing expenses paid by the qualifying household does not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the gross monthly income, adjusted for household size, at eighty percent (80%) of the county median income. 2. Density transfers, clustering of development and dwelling unit locational adjustments which are proposed in order to preserve larger areas of sensitive habitat. 3. Infill Single Family Subdivisions that meet all development standards and where proposed lot sizes will be equal to or greater than adjacent subdivided properties. DOC o Page 2 of 2 gor^>nfl Priority 1. Senior citizen housing as defined by Carisbad Municipal Code Section 21.18.045. 2. Transit oriented development projects where increased residential density is being placed in close proximity to major transit facilities and commercial support services. 3. Projects within the existing general plan density range that provide, without compensation, for some significant public facility not required as part of the development process. Third Priority 1. Housing development for moderate income households where allowable housing expenses paid by these qualifying household does not exceed thirty percent (30%) of gross monthly income, adjusted for household size, at 120 percent (120%) of the county median income.' 2. Projects proposing a zone change from non-residential to residential based upon the following findings: a. The property was zoned for other than residential use on July 1986. b. The property is compatible for residential use without significant mitigation. c. The density of the project does not exceed the Growth Management Control Points of any adjacent residential property. 3. Infill multi-family projects that meet all development standards and where the resulting density does not exceed adjacent, existing multi-family projects. Application of the priority levels should be based on the total number of excess units available in a quadrant. The purpose of having three priority levels is to address the issue of having only a minimal number of excess units available in a quadrant at any one particular point in time. If there are only a minimal number of excess units available in a quadrant', then the units should only be used for a First Priority project. Conversely, if there are a substantial number of excess units available in the quadrant, allocation to a Second or Third Priority project is acceptable. Regarding the use of excess dwelling units for affordable housing, the intent of this policy is to work in conjunction with and to aid in implementing the programs of the Housing Element including the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and the Density Bonus Ordinance. If a substantial allocation of excess dwelling units are being requested pursuant to item no. 1 of the First Priority, the project should then, however, exceed the basic numerical requirements of these ordinances regarding the provision for lower income units. «Cny«ili\D*USEI«tfAin.\woiu»i murtaamCOOUCY DOC ATTACHMENT 11 TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS SUMMARY Key Design Elements of a Carlsbad TOD Project - Land Use Mix • Commercial/mixed use • Residential projects within 500' of transit station: 20+ du/ac • Residential projects more than 500' from transit station: 7-9 du/ac min. Commercial/Mixed Use Design Elements • Residential above commercial + Gathering places • Parking in pockets dispersed throughout project • Pedestrian-friendly design Residential Projects within 500'of Station 4 20+du/ac • Prohibit single-family detached projects 4 Require neighborhood park or other focal gathering points • Discourage buildings less than two stories Residential Projects 500'+ from Station 4 Minimum 7-9 du/ac • Encourage second dwelling units • Encourage innovative designs (alley, zipper lots, zero lot line, wide and shallow lots, et.) • , Require gathering areas or neighborhood park or other focal point General TOD Design Characteristics • Pedestrian-friendly circulation • Transit access • Pedestrian-friendly architectural design • De-emphasis on importance of parking LAND USE 7+ dwelling units/acre ..mmmTfrn—*••'"• I'M in II ir*"*0*" *'"- 20+ units/acre commercial/mixed use TRANSIT STATION o o ATTACHMENT 12 EXISTING GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS PARCELA: RM/O PARCEL B: RMH PARCEL C: RMH/T-R PA4 RM/O PARCELA RESIDENTIAL- MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL- MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY OFFICE & RELATED COMMERCIAL TRAVEL/RECREATION COMMERCIAL -1- o o PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS PARCEL A: T-R/RH, RH, RMH, OS, RM, T-R PARCEL B: RH PARCEL C: RMH PA4 RMH PARCEL A RESIDENTIAL- MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL- MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL- HIGH DENSITY OPEN SPACE TRAVEL/RECREATION COMMERCIAL -2- ATTACHMENT 13 EXISTING ZONING DESIGNATIONS PARCEL A: RD-M-Q PARCEL B: RD-M-Q PARCEL C: C-T-Q/RD-M-Q RESIDENTIAL DENSITY- MULTIPLE ZONE COMMERCIAL- TOURIST ZONE QUALIFIED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE -l- o o PROPOSED ZONING DESIGNATIONS PARCEL A: C-T7 RD-M, OS PARCELS: RD-M PARCEL C: RD-M PA4 RD-M PARCEL A RESIDENTIAL DENSITY- MULTIPLE ZONE COMMERCIAL- TOURIST ZONE OPEN SPACE -2- SPECIFIC PLAN MA ATTACHMENT 14 \ "^rrfSKi \Y|\ Travel/Recreation \\% \ Commercial •\&*,_ \r Ami40.000 sq. It.Travel/Recreation inge-amiy %. Residential \ NOTE: du's = Dwelling Units SOURCE: Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan 600' o o ATTACHMENT 15 ADJACENT GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRAVEURECREATION COMMERCIAL OFFICE & RELATED COMMERCIAL PLANNED INDUSTRIAL TC TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR ATTACHMENT 16 ADJACENT ZONING DESIGNATIONS RESIDENTIAL DENSITY- MULTIPLE ZONE COMMERCIAL- TOURIST ZONE ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME PARK ZONE PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE PLANNED INDUSTRIAL ZONE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE OFFICE ZONE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR OPEN SPACE QUALIFIED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE Access on Carlsbad Boulevard RIGHT TURN IN AND OUT ONLY AT THE EXISTING MAIN ENTRANCE TO LANIKAI LANE SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION PROVIDING ACCESS TO P.A. 7 & LANIKAI SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION- PROVIDING ACCESS TO P.A. 8 & PONTO NORTH No Seal* o LANIKAI LANE MOBILE HOME PARK >3o mz H _x-g CITY OF CARLSBAD LAND USE REVIEW APPLICATION FOF PAGE 2 OF 2 8) LOCATION OF PROJECT : Intersection of Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad Boulevard and Poinsettia Lane STREET ADDRESS ON THE BETWEEN EAST (NORTH, SOUTH EAST, WEST) Poinsettia Lane (NAME OF STREET) SIDE OF Carlsbad Boulevard (NAME OF STREET) AND Avenida Encinas (NAME OF STREET) 9) LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 10) PROPOSED NUMBER OF LOTS 13) TYPE OF SUBDIVISION (RES/ COMM/ INDUS) 16) PERCENTAGE OF PROPOSED PROJECT IN OPEN SPACE 19) GROSS SITE ACREAGE 22) EXISTING ZONING RM/0; RMH; TS/RMH , 11) NUMBER OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL UNITS 14) PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL OFFIC/SQUARE FOOTAGE 17) PROPOSED INCREASE IN AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC(decrease approx. 60% 20) EXISTING GENERAL PLAN RM/0; RMH; TS/RMH 23) PROPOSED ZONING Specific Plan 12) PROPOSED NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS 15) PROPOSED COMMERCIAL SQUARE FOOTAGE 18) PROPOSED SEWER USAGE IN EQUIVALENT DWELLING UNITS 21) PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION : ' RMH; TSC 24)IN THE PROCESS OF REVIEWING THIS APPLICATION IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR MEMBERS OF CITY STAFF, PLANNING COMMISSIONERS, DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS, OR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO INSPECT AND ENTER THE PROPERTY THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS APPLICATION. I/WE CONSENT TO ENTRY FOR THIS PURPOSE SIGN,IATU*E **********************#******«*******«***********«»*******«************««****************«******»**************«********** FOR CITY USE ONLY FEE COMPUTATION:RECEIVED APPLICATION TYPE FEE REQUIRED ooo APR 1 8 1996 CITY OF CARLSBAD DATE RECEIVED BY: TOTAL FEE REQUIRED DATE FEE PAID RECEIPT NO. FRM0016 3/96 C ^ 0 C ^-T) Q ^ CITY OF CARLSBAD A ft * Ip f, \ £ 6 n W LAND USE REVIEW APPLICATION ^ 1) APPLICATIONS APPLIED FOR: (CHECK BO [""} Master Plan fifl Specific Plan |~| Precise Development Plan Q Tentative Tract Map | [ Planned Development Permit I""] Non-Residential Planned Development [~| Condominium Permit | | Special Use Permit | [ Redevelopment Permit [""[ Tentative Parcel Map Obtam from Eng. Dept [~[ Administrative Variance | [ Administrative Permit - 2nd Dwelling Unit XES) (FOR DEPT USE ONLY) ^2P *7 \f^(_<7i £^*((^s FOR PAGE I OF 2 |Y| General Plan Amendment fx| LocaL Coastal Plan Amendment | | Site Development Plan \i m Zone Change r^ [~] Conditional Use Perm | [ Hillside Development | | Environmental Impact | | Variance | [ Planned Industrial Per | | Coastal Development [""[ Planning Commission LfnA'p "2.1- /^ RK. List any other applica 2) ASSESSOR PARCEL NO(S). 214-150-17; 214-150-18' 2144450- 1£ 3) PROJECT NAME: Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan t Permit Assessment mit Permit Determination Wne^DrvTefiur'' ions not specificed (FOR DEPT USE ONLY) \JiP~Pr £^(0 -££ UW &1-W 4) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: See attached project description 5) OWNER HSL/BP/Michan, L.P. NAME (PRINT OR TYPE) HSL/BP/Michan, L.P. MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 2524 CITY AND STATE ZIP TELEPHONE Carlsbad, CA (619) 729-1677 I CERTIFY THAT I AM THE LEGAL OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. SIGNATU!U£^^x;7__ DATE 6) APPLICANT HSL/BP/Michan, L.P. NAME (PRINT OR TYPE HSL/BP/Michan, L.P. MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 2524 CITY AND STATE ZIP TELEPHONE Carlsbad, CA 92018 (619) 729-1677 I CERTIFY THAT I AM THE LEGAL OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. /SjBS^yJ^ DATE^^-^s^^*^^"^ tf~ iff-^jC^- 7) BRIEF LEGAL DESCRIPTION:See attached title report and legal description. NOTE: A PROPOSED PROJECT REQUIRING THAT MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS BE FILED MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO 3-3Q P.M. A PROPOSED PROJECT RE<JWRING THAT ONLY ONE APPLICATION BE FILED MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO 4:00 P.M. ^^-w^™ :^-^^^-^c^r^w^^:, r.jldth * ." CITY - 1200 CARLSBADTILLAGE DRIVE CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008 434-2867 Cm.! REC'D FROM. I) * DATE ACCOUNT NO. /IJ f' ' y» (, ^/-£i«^/ RECEIPT NO. 27582 DESCRIPTION >5> a / o i_apA ^<*-^2 L^/np y?-*/? SA\— - >s 7125 04/18/96 NOT VALID UNLESS VALIDATED BY TOTAL AMOUNT / £.9o o-o/ J~ J3 / *-o / •* ^w. ' ^ ^>j 0001 01 02 ,-r.n, ^,'j.w ? . --X /x' X*-»-3 I Printed on recycled paper. .^..j.^j—,.. .-.. . . CASH REGISTER City of Carlsbad Planning Department DISCLOSURE STATEMENT APPLICANTS STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE OR CERTAIN OWNERSHIP INTERESTS ON ALL APPLICATIONS WHICH WILL REQUIRE DISCRETIONARY ACTION ON THE PART OF THE CITY COUNCIL OR ANY APPOINTED BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE (Please Print) The following information must be disclosed: 1. Applicant , ( List the names and addresses of all persons having a financial interest in the application. HSL/BP/Michan, L.P. P.O. Box 2524 Carlsbad, CA 92018 2. Owner List the names and addressees of all person having any ownership interest in the property involved. HSL/BP/Michan, L.P. P.O. Box 2524 Carlsbad. CA 92018 3. If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names and addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares in the corporation or owning any partnership interest in the partnership. v- Doug Avis Carlos Michan P.O. Box 2524, Carlsbad, CA 92018 4180 La Jolla Village Drive Humberto S. Lopez ^uite 1037 So. Alvernon, Tucson, AZ85711 La jolla, CA 92037 4. If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a non-profit organization or a trust, list the names and addresses of any person serving as officer or director of the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary of the trust. None DISCLOS.FRM 2/96 PAGE 1 of 2 2O75 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad. California 92OO9-1576 •(619) 438-1161 Disclosure Statement (Over) Page 2 5. Have you had more than $250.00 worth of business transacted with any member of City staff. Boards, Commissions, Committees and Council within the past twelve months? Yes No K If yes, please indicate person(s) Person is defined as "Any individual, firm, copartnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, this and any other county, city and county, city municipality, district or other political subdivision or any other group or combination acting as a unit." (NOTE: Attach additional pages as necessary) Sij^riature of Owner/date TN"<fyyr*S } edi Print or type" name of owner Signature of applicant/date Print or type name ofapplicant DISCLOS.FRM 2/96 PAGE 1 of 2 POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN Project Description The project is a Master Planned community consisting of residential and non-residential land uses, including single-family and multi-family homes, travel related commercial uses, and other commercial/retail uses. In order to provide a full description of the project, the Project Description will be divided into two sections. The first section will provide a detailed description of the proposed land uses and the second section will provide a brief summary of each entitlement necessary for implementation of the project. A. PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION 1. LOCATION The Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan Area includes approximately 88 acres located in the southwest portion of the City of Carlsbad. The Specific Plan Area is bounded on the north by the North County Transit District Railroad Station, on the east by Avenida Encinas, on the south by Lakeshore Gardens Mobile Home Park and on the west by Carlsbad Boulevard. A Location Map is provided as Exhibit 1. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION / For planning purposes, the Specific Plan land uses and planning areas are generally referred to as either "parcels A, B or C," dependent upon their location in relation to the AT&SF Railroad Right-of-Way and Poinsettia Lane which bisects the property Parcel A, which is approximately 56 acres lies east of the AT &SF Railroad Right -of-Way. It is divided into six planning areas composed of commercial, residential, recreational, and affordable housing. Parcels B and C lie west of the railroad-right-of-way and are composed of residential land uses and are approximately 15 and 17 acres respectfully Parcel B is divided into two distinct planning areas and Parcel C is one entire planning area. A Planning Area Map is provided herein as Exhibit 2. Amenities of the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan include public and private pedestrian trails which will be connected. They will take advantage of access to Carlsbad Boulevard, the Pacific Ocean and the North County Transit Railroad Station. A common active recreational facility will be located in Parcel A within Planning Area 3, for the private use of residents within Planning Areas 2 and 4. This recreational facility may include a swimming pool, tennis 1 courts, recreational building, outdoor basketball facilities, and other outdoor playing areas. The facility complies with City requirements for providing recreation areas. Planning Area 5 will provide a site specific recreational facility as outlined within the Development Standards for Planning Area 5. The other Planning Areas within Parcels B and C shall meet the City's requirements for open space and recreation and shall include separate or combined recreation facilities. The number of future dwelling units allowed for the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan in the approved Zone 22 Local Facilities Management Plan is 449 units. In addition, per the provisions of City Council Policy 43, this Specific Plan proposes an additional 201 residential units. In total the Specific Plan allows a total of 650 residential units. (See land use table provided herein as Exhibit 3.) B. POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN APPLICATIONS The following applications will be processed concurrently with the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan: General Plan Amendment (GPA) - The GPA accompanying this Specific Plan proposes to revise the land use designations within the Specific Plan area. The existing General Plan designations facilitate the development of a large office and commercial project as well as residential uses. The proposed land use changes will be compatible with the surrounding existing uses and future development, and will substantially reduce overall impacts. The GPA will change the existing land use as follows: f; Planning Current Proposed Parcel Area General Plan General Plan A 1 RM/O TSC A 2 RM/O RMH A 3 RM/O OS A 4 RM/O RMH A 5 RM/O RH A 6 RM/O TSC B 7 RMH RH B 8 RMH RMH C 9 RMH/TS RMH Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) - The Specific Plan area is located within the Coastal Zone, thereby necessitating the processing of Coastal Development Permits. The West Batiquitos Local Coastal Program Amendment is required in order to maintain its consistency with the City of Carlsbad's General Plan, and reflect the land use changes proposed in this Specific Plan. Local Facilities Management Plan Amendment (LFMP) - The Zone 22 LFMP Amendment will reflect the land use designation changes and identify the new impacts of the proposed land use changes. Per the requirements of the Carlsbad Growth Management Program, the Zone 22 LFMP must be updated to be consistent with the General Plan land use designations proposed by the Specific Plan Amendment. The Zone 22 LFMP Amendment addresses existing and future projected adequacy of public facilities through build out of the Specific Plan to City build out. Specific Plan (SP) - The proposed Specific Plan Amendment will provide land uses and development standards for this area. Zone Change (ZC) - The Specific Plan area will be subject to a Zone Change (ZC) which amends its existing zoning of RDM-Q and CT-Q/RDM-Q to S zoning (Specific Plan zone). In addition to these applications, other applications such as tentative maps, PUD permits, conditional use permits, site development plans and other applications may be processed concurrently with the Poinsettia Properties Specific Plan. rroperties Specific Plan § J /•> I i I /•% *Carlsbad, CA Oceanside Vista San Marcos Esscndido 'Mar \ V*\ Proiect i Jolla Pacific Beach Rar.cho Santa Fe Rancho Bernardo Mesa La Mesa Corcnado Imcena1 Beacr. GraphicAccess G<aomes Suooon Location Map Exhibit No. 1 / . \ Poinsellia Properli Specific V * '* O^rlrt-v- x ^ ^-PEDESTRI<VN BUFFER / on 0100 200 400 ft-! a. POINSETTIA PROPERTIES SPECIFIC PLAN Land Use Summary 7 Planning Area Parcel A Parcel U Parcel C 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 8 9 , all M r ft j|';?fif'ii~fit ''liti i f 1''«*&$& -v ' f'WJiW • i'" »" 1*1**' (I W-f'h i5p{iG*t>ii- '"{•!:liffi -«$'-iF ^'ti4 v»i* Icif 5?»»fi i1* 4 ,»*,;' !* M -j;"-?!}' £t '¥ai'?it( vgcK^/i^^^W'Bwn'iv'm\-' 1 '*X't tu'M "a i *i f'1 1' f "P^l*,t*5fr[™ ^r« " "irJifV (£ 2,2" (.j?rg M?€«^Jf|ji^J ? 'iiJij;y WllliH'1^ :" il-1 .rt' li" * t'lt ^'1 111 •") U ' fir '1 :"^'h l!«. 'i1:J.JJ!.k'_._Ju-iJLiSL:S,!.!iLLLJi: Ib/C KMII-8-ISdu/dc OS KMII-4 8du/ac RMII-8- I5du/ac TS/C KMII-8-|5du/oc KMII-8-l5du/ac KMH-8-ISdu/ac Developmenl Type and RCVMW Procoi Travel Ser\ite/ SOP ('i)inincrcail SID PI) O|Ki> Space SFO PI) MF PD/SDP Travel Service/ SUP Commercial/Mixed Use CUP MF PD/SDP SID SID PD/SDP Total Specific Plan (including affordable uoU»> Acres (1) l''l 'I,- -f. -li.«- •»^ifirwii;, f'''r,taf ?•;;; if' ;l j'^'t'3.i..Hinv.*/Vi*. uMLvS'ili : *J62 20 U 1 36 194 57 57 50 U S7 1537 8786 ,.;4^N* '"a '"(Hpd'rttifct'- ^ »tew3wi4;-,'' '^'yiftKlriKijmftjr"', ^A^uM^l^thM)- 30 1864 1 36 186 52 50 50 II 57 1537 83.74 Kcsiduiliul (Hints) Growth Management Control Point 0 168 0 213 56 56 11(1 180 784 \ , Pol4»efaw Krapartkt-.-'fj-; i:;%«Mfcmiqij^•'^;,-:\;'^. •' . • '1" • : •V«,V'. 0 no (4) (Plus an additional 40 secondary units) 110 (3) 130 0 too 8(1 120 (4) (Plus ail additional 40 bt-Loiular\ iiinlb) 650 Nuii-Hesideiillul (Sq. l-t ) Poiiiictlia Properties ^^ Spccinc Plan 65,340s f of building spate (5u% coverall Open Space rec area for P^ 2 & 4 30,000 s 1' retail/commercial building spate and 'SO luc/uoik units |^^ 95,340 s.f. of r«iail/conim«rcial s«rvic« building ipace, plus 50 live/work units (1) I ho Claiming Area ut-rca^e wu^dclcnninal by plaiuiK lt:r Upon pic|>oij|iun <>l ilic UuLilnc MJ|> I_\JL| .IL (2) UlllU »!«' |" ""HI -1' I" IIJII •ll'ludlH.IUiXII till. I'l.llllllll)! AUUi (I) Iliuki .V>.li>ui H «i'li<illij!)i>l the Dill.iH HCIIIII. I li.lin.Hin. llicic unili niu> IK; |h.iimlU.d l»i.\i.ti..l (hi. «KII>.IJ| I'lan dc (4) I lie dcn-.il) m I'laigiuin Ana i will be icdntcd by lilt: niunlici til -.euindai) uini-.dtwl..|«.J m ri.uuinit; AIVJ-. 2 aii.J '> will IK. >K.ki milled NO 1 1. I he number ul unil-, in a I'lannmj; Area inuv exceed Uie (inmlh C'tmirtil Point. |>rov idcd hmtcvu .ilicx uic nuhin ilic OLIICI jl I'lan d>.ii->ii\ I I he lulu) number ut duelling uiufouilliui the |'OIIIM;I|IU l'ro|X.rtic> S|K-xilic I'lanuil n>n>-\t.ccd ill.- l»ul iiiunlx-i t>t uiul* jILmtJ In dum March 6. 1996 21 i xhibil 7