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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMCA 14-02; Kiosk & Wayfinding Signs; Administrative Permits (ADMIN)^ CITY OF CARLSBAD LAND USE REVIEW APPLICATION P-1 Development Services Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue (760) 602-4610 www.carisbadca.gov APPLICATIONS APPLIED FOR: (CHECK BOXES) Development Permite I I Coastal Development Pemiit (*) | [Minor I I Conditional Use Pemiit ( I [Minor | | I I Day Care (Large) (FOR DEPT. USE ONLY) Legislative Permits (FOR DEPT. 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ASSESSOR PARCEL NO(S).: PROJECT NAME: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT BRIEF LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOCATION OF PROJECT ON THE: (NORTH, SOUTH, EAST WEST) BETWEEN (NAME OF STREET) SIDE OF AND STREETADDRESS (NAME OF STREET) AO.. (NAME OF STREET) p-1 Page 1 of 6 Revised 12/13 OWNER NAME (Print): MAILING ADDRESS: CITY, STATE ZIP TELEPHONE EMAIL ADDRESS: C^\W|r-^^ QrAi^ttiA APPLICANT NAME (Print): MAILING ADDRESS: 1 (,^=7 V^P^^.e^ £u V,rN^ CITY, STATE, ZIP: TELEPHONE: EMAILADDRESS: I CERTIFY THAT I AM THE LEGAL OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS, TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY I CERTIFY THAT I AM THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. APPLICANTS REPRESENTATIVE (Print): MAILING ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: TELEPHONE: EMAILADDRESS: ZZL I CERTIFY THAT I AM THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE APPLICANT AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFOBMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGt SIGNATURE DATE IN THE PROCESS OF REVIEWING THIS APPLICATION IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR MEMBERS OF CITY STAFF, PLANNING COMMISSIONERS 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. NOTICE OF RESTRICTION: PROPERTY OWNER ACKNOWLEDGES AND CONSENTS TO A NOTICE OF RESTRICTION BEING RECORDED ON THE TITLE TO HIS PROPERTY IF CONDITIONED FOR THE APPLICANT NOTICE OF RESTRICTIONS RUN WITH THE LAND AND BIND ANY SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST PROPERTY'OWNER SIGNATURE FOR CITY USE ONLY AUG 0 5 2014 CiTY OF" CARLSBAD PLANNING DiViSKV' ' DATE STAMP APPLICATION RECEIVED RECEIVED BY: P-1 Page 2 of 6 Revised 12/13 yj^ PROJECT DevelopmentServices <$.^^ DESCRIPTION Planning Division ^ CITY OF 1635 Faraday Avenue CARLSBAD ^'ZT'" www.carlsbadca.gov PROJECTNAME: Kiosk & Wavgindlng Signs APPLICANT NAME: Cltv of Carlsbad Please describe fully the proposed project by application type. Include any details necessary to adequately explain the scope and/or operation of the proposed project. You may also include any background Information and supporting statements regarding the reasons for, or appropriateness of, the application. Use an addendum sheet If necessary. DESCRIPTION/EXPLANATION: Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) to 1) amend text In C.M.C. Section 11.44.060.B.2 to allow Kiosk Signs for New Tract Housina Developments to have a "contrasting" reflective lettering as opposed to being solely restricted to "black" reflective lettering: 2) amend text in C.M.C. Section 11.44.100.C to specify that design and location ofthe city's way- finding signs shall be subiect to the approval ofthe cltv planner, cltv engineer, cltv traffic engineer and communications manager: 3) delete C.M.C. Section 11.44.100.D.: and 4) rename C.M.C. Section 11.44.100.E as C.M.C. Section 11.44.100.D to address the deletion of prior subtext. Mi Print A I J11 ^ 11.44.060 Real estate for sale "kiosk" signs in particular locations. Intent as to Public Forum. The city's intent as to this section is to designate a strictly limited public forum, which allows only the posting In convenient places of directional information regarding tract housing developments which are currently selling homes located within the city. B. Kiosk Signs for New Tract Housing Developments. Kiosk signs are permanent freestanding structures, not exceeding ten feet In height, seven feet In width, which contain modular Infomiation strips, not exceeding ten Inches in height, six feet In width, providing information about tract housing developments (of more than four units) which are currently selling new homes located within the city. Such signs may display only the following Infonnation: the name of the development, developer and/or marketer thereof, and the direction to the development from the sign. 1. Each kiosk will have "City of Carlsbad" and the city logo displayed in a prominent location on the sign. 2. One kiosk design will be utilized throughout the city. This kiosk design is on file In the planning division. All tract housing development signs mounted on the kiosks shall be the same design and shall be white wood with btaok-contrasting reflective lettering. Letters shall be consistent In size, width and thickness of print. Letters shall be all upper case letters not more than six inches In height 3. Individual tract housing development directional signs must be approved by the city planner prior to mounting on a kiosk to ensure compliance with this section. In no case shall a sign be mounted on a kiosk before building permits have been issued for the model homes. 4. There shall be no additions, tag signs, streamers, devices, display boards, runners or riders or appurtenances added to the sign as originally approved. Further, no other off-site directional signing may be used such as posters, trailer signs or temporary subdivision directional signs. 6. D. 7. Any sign placed contrary to the provisions of this section may be removed by the city without prior notice. Each approved tract housing development may have up to a maximum of eight directional signs. Upon approval by the city planner, directional signs shall be pennitted until the homes within the housing development are sold or for a period of one year, whichever comes first. Extensions not exceeding one year may be granted by the city planner. A tract housing development neighborhood shall not be allowed any directional kiosk signs If there are any other offsite signs advertising the housing development anywhere In the city. If any advertising signs are erected and not promptly removed upon demand by the city, all kiosk signs for that subdivision shall be removed, the lease cancelled and no refund given. Private Contractor for Management of the Kiosks. The city may enter Into a contract with a private contractor to design, erect, modify, replace, maintain and manage the kiosk signs allowed by this section. Such contract must be approved by the city council, and may require that the contractor pay to the city a rent or royalty on advertising revenues. All the terms of said contract, and all payments to the city hereunder, shall be public information. Insurance Requirement. In the event the city selects a private party contractor to manage the kiosks, the city may require the private party contractor to provide evidence of comprehensive general liability Insurance coverage, in a form satisfactory to the city planner and risk manager, which shall name the city as an additional insured, and provide thirty day's notice to the city of cancellation. The minimum liability coverage on such policy shall be one million dollars. Any private party contract must Include a provision for the contractor to hold harmless, defend and indemnify the city against all claims relating to property damage or personal Injury, including death, which assert that the kiosk sign played any legally significant role In the creation of the liability. Allowable Locations. The kiosks allowed by this section may be located only as shown on the approved location map on file with the planning division. The city planner is authorized to approve the relocation of kiosks shown on the approved map to better serve the needs of new development. (Ord. No. CS-227, 9-10-2013) 11.44.100 City-wide way-finding signs. A. Intent as to Public Forum. The city's intent as to this section Is to designate a strictly limited forum, which allows the city to post way-finding (directional) signs on city property to guide residents and visitors to public buildings or facilities, quasi-public buildings, city neighborhoods, philanthropic organizations, cultural/historical destinations, tourist destinations and points of public Interest throughout Carlsbad. Other uses, locations or destinations may be allowed to post way-finding signage if approved by resolution of the city council. Way-finding signs are expressly permitted for the following bulldlngs/facllitles/uses: B. 1. 4. 5. Public buildings and facilities: City of Carlsbad, county, state and federal buildings; City facilities: city buildings, uses, parking lots, golf course, parks and trails, etc.; Quasi-public buildings: chamber of commerce, Carlsbad Visitors Center, train stations; Cultural/historical destinations: museums; Points of public interest: city lagoons, ocean beaches, nature/Interpretive centers, the fiower fields, the strawberry fields, Legoland, the Village Area; City entries and neighborhood entries; and Philanthropic organizations: Lions Club, Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, etc. The following way-finding signs may be allowed If approved by resolution ofthe city council: 1. Tourist destinations; 2. 6. 7. 0 C. ED. Locations or destinations where way-finding signage would be of public benefit; and 3. Way-finding signs designed as archway signs located over major roads within the city. The design and location ofthe city's way-finding signs shall be as approved by the city with a unifonn design that inoiudes the city's loaocltv planner, citv enaineer. citv traffic engineer and communication manaaer. CIty-wlde way finding signs shall be subject to the approval by the city planner, city engineer and oity traffic engineer prior to installation. All way-finding signs shall be Installed by the city. (Ord. No. CS-227, 9-10-2013) state of California—Natural Resources Agency CALIFORNIADEPARTMENTOF FISH AND WILDLIFE 2014 ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEE CASH RECEIPT SEE INSTRUCnONS ON REVERSE. TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY RECEIPT# SD2014 0885 STATE CLEARING HOUSE #(lfapplicable) LEADAGENCY CITY OF CARLSBAD DATE 10/08/2014 COUNTY/STATEAGENCYOF FILING SAN DIEGO DOCUMENTNUMBER *20140885* PROJECTTPOH MCA 14-02 - KIOSK AND WAYFINDING SIGNS PROJECTAPPUCANT NAME JASON GOFF, ASSOCIATE PLANNER PHONENUMBER 760-602-4643 PROJECTAPPLICANTADDRESS 1635 FARADAYAVENUE CITY CARLSBAD STATE CA ZIPCODE 92008 PROJECT APPLICANT (Check appropriate box): SI Local PublicAgency • Sctiool District • Other Special District • State Agency • Private Entity CHECK APPUCABLE FEES: • Environmental Impact Report (EIR) • Negative Declaration (ND)(MND) • Application Fee Water Diversion (State Water Resources Control Board Only) • Projects Subject to Certified Regulatory Programs (CRP) El County Administrative Fee • Project that is exempt from fees G3 Notice of Exemption • CDFW No Effect Detemiination (Form Attached) • Other PAYMENT METHOD: • Cash • Credit El Check • Other 265450 $3,029.75 $ $2,181.25 $ $850.00 $ $1,030.25 $ $50.00 $ $50.00 TOTALRECEIVED $ $50.00 SIGNATURE y J. Vargas Tm£ Deputy City of Carlsbad NOV 14 2014 Planning Division ORIGINAL - PROJECT APPUCANT COPY-CDFW/ASB COPY-LEAD AGENCY COPY-COUNTYCLERK FG753.5a (Rev 11/12) NOTICE OF EXEMI^ON A. [F 0 [L H © EtnesiJ Dronenburg. Jr. Recorder Countv tierK To: SD County Clerk Attn: James Scott 1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 260 PO Box 121750 San Diego, CA 92101 From: CITY OF CARLSBAD Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 602-4600 BY. OCT 08 ZOU Subject: Filing of this Notice of Exemption is in compliance with Section 21152b of the Public Resources Code (California Environmental Quality Act). Project Number and Title: MCA 14-02 - KIOSK AND WAYFINDING SIGNS Project Location - Specific: Citv-wide Project Location - City: Carlsbad Project Location - County: San Diego Description of Project: Municipal Code Amendment to subsections 11.44.060 and 11.44.100 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code for purposes of providing additional flexibility in sign design: and naming the communications manager as an additional person authorized to approve way-finding signs. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City ofCarlsbad Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Jason Goff. Associate Planner Name of Applicant: City of Carlsbad Applicant's Address: 1635 Faraday Avenue. Carlsbad. CA 92008 Applicant's Telephone Number: (760) 602-4643 Exempt Status: (Check One) • Ministerial (Section 21080(b)(1); 15268); • Declared Emergency (Section 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)); • Emergency Project (Section 21080(b)(4); 15269 (b)(c)); • Categorical Exemption - State type and section number: • Statutory Exemptions - State code number: IEI General rule (Section 15061(b)(3)) Reasons why project is exempt: This action is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Code of Regulations Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Lead Agency Contact Person: Jason Goff. Associate Planner Telephone: (760) 602-4643 DON NEU, City Planner Date received for filing at OPR: Date FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNI Y CLERK San Diego County on ^^H Posted OCT oe 2IJI4 Remnvori NUV Ulj 2014 Retumed to agency jon NOVIO-TUTt Dipiitv J. Vargas Revised 05/13 E^jfest J. Dronenburg, Ji0 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ASSESSOR/RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 103 San Diego, CA 92101-2480 Tel. (619) 236-3771 * Fax (619) 557-4056 www.sdarcc.com RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE 1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 260 P.O. Box 121750 * San Diego, CA 92112-1750 Tel. (619)237-0502 * Fax (619)557-4155 Transaction #: 328371720141008 Deputy: JVARGAS2 Location: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 08-Oct-2014 15:11 FEES: 50.00 Qty ofl Fee Notice ofExemption for Re»SD2014 0885 50.00 TOTAL DUE PAYMENTS: 50.00 Check 50.00 TENDERED SERVICES AVAILABLE AT OFFICE LOCATIONS Tax Bill Address Changes Records and Certified Copies: Birth/ Marriage/ Death/ Real Estate Fictitious Business Names (DBAs) Marriage Licenses and Ceremonies Assessor Parcel Maps Property Ownership Property Records Property Values Document Recordings SERVICES AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT www.sdarcc.com * Forms and Applications * Frequently Aslced Questions (FAQs) * Grantor/ Grantee Index * Fictitious Business Names Index (DBAs) * Property Sales * On-Line Purchases Assessor Parcel Maps Property Characteristics Recorded Documents Jason Goff From: Jason Goff Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2014 11:05 AM To: Jane Mobaldi; Doug Bilse; Kristina Ray; Jason Geldert Cc: Don Neu; Glen Van Peski Subject: MCA 14-02 - Kiosk and Wayfinding Signs Attachments: MCA1402.Exhibit l.docx Importance: High The Planning Division has been tasked with initiating an application for a Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) to amend Section 11.44.060.B.2 regulating the City's kiosk signs for new tract housing developments and Section 11.44.100.C, Section 11.44.100.D, and 11.44.lOO.E regulating City-wide way-finding signs. An MCA application was initiated yesterday under MCA 14-02 - KIOSK AND WAYFINDING SIGNS. Attached to this email is an exhibit in strikethrough underline format showing the proposed changes, which will eventually become Exhibit 1 of an Ordinance that will go before the City Council for adoption. You each are receiving this email, because the Planning Division needs to know ifyou have any comments regarding the proposed amendments as suggested in the attached. Please review the attachment and let me know as soon as possible if you have any comments. Sincerely, Jason Goff City of Carlsbad Jason Goff Associate Planner Community & Economic Development Department Planning Division Cityof Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 www.carisbadca.gov 760-602-4643 j 760-602-8559 fax j Jason.Goff(a)carlsbadca.gov Facebook j Twitter j You Tube | Flickr j Pinterest | Enews EXHIBIT 1 KIOSK AND WAYFINDING SIGNS MCA 14-02 PROPOSED TEXT CHANGES TO THE TITLE 11 OF THE CARLSBAD IVIUNICIPAL CODE SHOWN IN STRIKETHROUGH/UNDERLINE FORMAT Sectfon 11.44.060 11.44.060 Real estate for sale "kiosk" signs in particular locations. A. Intent as to Public Forum. The city's intent as to this section is to designate a strictly limited public forum, which allows only the posting In convenient places of directional Information regarding tract housing developments which are currently selling homes located within the city. B. Kiosk Signs for New Tract Housing Developments. Kiosk signs are permanent freestanding structures, not exceeding ten feet in height, seven feet in width, which contain modular Information strips, not exceeding ten inches In height, six feet In width, providing Information about tract housing developments (of more than four units) which are currently selling new homes located within the city. Such signs may display only the following Information: the name of the development, developer and/or marketer thereof, and the direction to the development from the sign. 1. Each kiosk will have "City of Carlsbad" and the city logo displayed In a prominent location on the sign. 2. One kiosk design will be utilized throughout the city. This kiosk design is on file in the planning division. All tract housing development signs mounted on the kiosks shall be the same design and shall be white wood with biaek-contrasting reflective lettering. Letters shall be consistent in size, width and thickness of print. Letters shall be all upper case letters not more than six inches In height. 3. Individual tract housing development directional signs must be approved by the city planner prior to mounting on a kiosk to ensure compliance with this section. In no case shall a sign be mounted on a kiosk before building permits have been issued for the model homes. 4. There shall be no additions, tag signs, streamers, devices, display boards, runners or riders or appurtenances added to the sign as originally approved. Further, no other off-site directional signing may be used such as posters, trailer signs or temporary subdivision directional signs. 5. Any sign placed contrary to the provisions of this section may be removed by the city without prior notice. 6. Each approved tract housing development may have up to a maximum of eight directional signs. Upon approval by the city planner, directional signs shall be EXHIBIT 1 permitted until the homes within the housing development are sold or for a period of one year, whichever comes first. Extensions not exceeding one year may be granted by the city planner. 7. A tract housing development neighborhood shall not be allowed any directional kiosk signs if there are any other offsite signs advertising the housing development anywhere In the city. If any advertising signs are erected and not promptly removed upon demand by the city, all kiosk signs for that subdivision shall be removed, the lease cancelled and no refund given. C. Private Contractor for Management of the Kiosks. The city may enter into a contract with a private contractor to design, erect, modify, replace, maintain and manage the kiosk signs allowed by this section. Such contract must be approved by the city council, and may require that the contractor pay to the city a rent or royalty on advertising revenues. All the terms of said contract, and all payments to the city hereunder, shall be public Information. D. Insurance Requirement. In the event the city selects a private party contractor to manage the kiosks, the city may require the private party contractor to provide evidence of comprehensive general liability Insurance coverage, in a form satisfactory to the city planner and risk manager, which shall name the city as an additional insured, and provide thirty day's notice to the city of cancellation. The minimum liability coverage on such policy shall be one million dollars. Any private party contract must Include a provision for the contractor to hold harmless, defend and Indemnify the city against all claims relating to property damage or personal Injury, Including death, which assert that the kiosk sign played any legally significant role in the creation of the liability. E. Allowable Locations. The kiosks allowed by this section may be located only as shown on the approved location map on file with the planning division. The city planner Is authorized to approve the relocation of kiosks shown on the approved map to better serve the needs of new development. Section 11.44.100 11.44.100 City-wide way-finding signs. A. Intent as to Public Forum. The city's intent as to this section is to designate a strictly limited forum, which allows the city to post way-flnding (directional) signs on city property to guide residents and visitors to public buildings or facilities, quasi-public buildings, city neighborhoods, philanthropic organizations, cultural/historical destinations, tourist destinations and points of public interest throughout Carisbad. Other uses, locations or destinations may be allowed to post way-flnding signage If approved by resolution of the city council. Way-finding signs are expressly permitted for the following buildings/facilities/uses: 1. Public buildings and facilities: City of Carisbad, county, state and federal buildings; 2. City facilities: city buildings, uses, parking lots, golf course, parks and trails, etc.; 3. Quasi-public buildings: chamber of commerce, Carisbad Visitors Center, train stations; Page 2 EXHIBIT 1 4. Cultural/historical destinations: museums; 5. Points of public Interest: city lagoons, ocean beaches, nature/interpretive centers, the flower fields, the strawberry fields, Legoland, the Village Area; 6. City entries and neighborhood entries; and 7. Philanthropic organizations: Lions Club, Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, etc. B. The following way-finding signs may be allowed If approved by resolution of the city council: 1. Tourist destinations; 2. Locations or destinations where way-finding signage would be of public benefit; and 3. Way-finding signs designed as archway signs located over major roads within the city. C. The design and location of the city's way-finding signs shall be as approved by the-city with a uniform design that includes the city's loqo cltv planner, citv engineer, city traffic engineer, and communications manager. & CIty-wlde way finding signs shall be subject to the approval by the city planner, city engineer and oity traffic engineer prior to Installation. ED. All way-finding signs shall be installed by the city. Page 3