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SP 19J; Car Country Initiatives 2 & 4; Specific Plan (SP) (3)
^ CITYQF CARLSBAD LAND USE REVIEW APPLICATION P-1 Development Services Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue (760) 602-4610 www.carlsbadca.gov APPLICATIONS APPUED FOR: (CHECK BOXES) Develooment Permits (FOR DEPT. USE ONLY) Leaislative Permits (FOR DEPT. USE ONLY) r~l Administrative Permit 1 1 General Plan Amendment 1 1 Coastal Development Permit (*) Minor Locat Coastal Program Amendment (*) r~l Conditional Use Permit (*) CH Minor jZ) Extension 1 1 Master Plan dj Amendment 1 1 Environmental impact Assessment 1^ Specific Pian ^ Amendment Sf 11 C:s) 1 1 Habitat Management Permit Minor 1 1 Zone Change (*) 1 1 Hillside Development Permit (*) 1 1 Zone Code Amendment r~l Planned Development Permit Q Residential Q Non-Residential 1 1 Planned Industrial Permit Ust other aoolications not specified 1 1 Planning Commission Determination • 1 1 Site Development Plan • 1 1 special Use Permit • 1 1 Tentative Tract Map (*) = eligible for 25% discount 1 1 Variance dj Administrative NOTE: A PROPOSED PROJECT REQUIRING MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO 3:30 P.M. A PROPOSED PROJECT REQUIRING ONLY ONE APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO 4:00 P.M. ASSESSOR PARCEL NO(S).: V^^'\ QU ^ PROJECTNAME: ^^g^^ ACN;A1VII fig^^Stt U.-K^-KU^fS (i ff BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: ^,^4^ ^^^j^ or ri ^X) Mntf a>r taur j TP UB.^2|^ BRIEF LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ' norHv D^oor (LBUAU oLrl^^ 5;ftvHKD-f LOCATION OF PROJECT: ON THE: BETWEEN (NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST) (NAME OF STREET) SIDE OF AND (NAME OF STREET) (NAME OF STREET) p-1 Page 1 of 5 Revised 07/10 OWNER NAME (Print): APPLICANT NAME (Print)^ V f'G?. U/l MAILING ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS: 4^/^ ^ CITY, STATE, ZIP: CITY, STATE. ZIP: C^aJJSbilA^ M" ^2/5^^ TELEPHONE: TELEPHONE: EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS: 1 CERTIFY THAT 1 AM THE LEGAL OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. 1 CERTIFY THAT 1 AM THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. SIGNATURE DATE SIGNATURE DATE APPLICANTS REPRESENTATIVE (Print): MAILING ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: TELEPHONE: EMAIL ADDRESS: 1 CERTIFY THAT 1 AM THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE APPLICANT AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. 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. IPROPERTY OWNER SIGNATURE FOR CITY USE ONLY RECEIVED MAR 0 1 2012 CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DIVISION DATE STAMP APPLICATION RECEIVED RECEIVED BY: p-1 Page 2 of 5 Revised 07/10 'LS^kD STATES POSTAL SERVICE First-Glass Mail Postage & Fees Paid USPS Permit No. G-10 Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZJP+4 in thi mi DEC 02 2013 CITY OF CARLSBAD (PiM.' ...^Oiir^i.j. ..fl^f PLANNING DEPARTMENT — 1635 FARADAY AVENUE CARLSBAD, CA 92008-7314 SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY • Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery Is desired. • Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. • Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. A. Signature ^ V UMP^ ° Agent • Addressee • Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery Is desired. • Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. • Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. B. Received by (Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery 1. Ariicle.Addressed to: California Coastal Commission 7575 Metropolitan Drive, Suite 103 San Diego, CA 921084402 D. Is delivery address different from Item 1 ? • Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: • No 3. Service Type • Certified Mall • Express Mall • Registered • Return Receipt for Merctiandisa • Insured Mall • C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) • yes T^TZTsorvioeia^D 3MbO DDOO 3D^H mOD ^ NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, because your interest may be affected, that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, to consider approval of a Specific Plan Amendment SP 19(J) and Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA 12-01 to 1) update the Car Country Comprehensive Sign Program by modifying the existing sign standards, and 2) to streamline the permit and review process for minor improvements for property generally located on the south side of Cannon Road, north and west of Car Country Drive, and east of Interstate 5 within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management • p 3 and more particularly described as: ' Lots 1 through 11 of Carlsbad Tract Map 72-3, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, according to map thereof no. 7492, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego, November 30,1972 as file number 320455 and Lots 1 through 10 of Carlsbad Tract Map 87-3, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, according to map thereof no. 12242, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego, October 28,1988 as file number 88-552341 Whereas, on January IS, 2014 the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission voted 5-1 (Segall) to recommendation of approval for Specific Plan Amendment SP 19(J) and Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA 12-01 to 1) update the Car Country Comprehensive Sign Program by modifying the existing sign standards and by adding provisions for a digital display sign to address the unique needs of the automotive sales industry, and 2) to streamline the permit and review process for minor improvements for property generally located on the south side of Cannon Road, north and west of Car Country Drive, and east of Interstate 5 within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 3. The City Planner has determined that the proposed Specific Plan amendments are exempt from the provisions of CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).. Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public hearing. Copies of the agenda bill will be available on and after March 21, 2014. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Kennedy in the Planning Division at (760) 602-4626 or barbara.kennedv@carlsbadca.gov. If you challenge the Specific Plan Amendment and/or Local Coastal Program Amendment in court, you may be limited to ng only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written tspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad, Attn: City Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, at or prior to the public hearing. CASE FILE: CASE NAME: PUBUSH: CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL SP 19(J)/LCPA 12-01 CAR COUNTRY INITIATIVES 2 & 4 MARCH 14, 2014 Car Country Initiatives 2 & 4 ^py- CITY OF '^CARLSBAD Community & Economic Development a FILE www.carlsbadca.gov PUBLIC NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES: Please be advised that the City of Carlsbad is considering text amendments to its Local Coastal Program (LCP) as summarized below. This amendment is being proposed by the City of Carlsbad and is currently under review. This notice hereby opens a six weel< review period after which the Planning Commission and City Council will consider all comments and act on the proposed amendment. The Planning Commission hearing is expected to tal<e place in January 2014, and will be duly noticed. The City Council hearing is expected to take place in February 2014, and will be duly noticed. Copies of the LCP amendment are available for review at the following locations: (1) Carlsbad Planning Division, 1635 Faraday Avenue; (2) City Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive; (3) Carlsbad Main Library, 1775 Dove Lane; (4) Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive; and (5) the California Coastal Commission, 7575 Metropolitan Drive, Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92108-4402 and is available online at: http://www.carlsbadca.gov/planning-notices.aspx. PROPOSED LCP AMENDMENT SUMMARY LCPA 12-01 - CAR COUNTRY INITIATIVES 2 & 4 The proposed LCP Amendment affects the Car Country Specific Plan (SP 19) which is the implementing ordinance for the City's Local Coastal Program. This specific LCP Amendment would: Increase the allowable height from 35' to 50' for a regional commercial sign (formerly called "freestanding sign") advertising the Car Country development. Allow a digital sign to be incorporated into the regional commercial sign, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the City Council. Reformat the Sign Program section for clarity and modify a number of sign standards without increasing the allowable sign area. Establish a "minor" Site Development Plan (SDP) review process and a category of projects that are "exempt" from the requirement for a Minor SDP or SDP. Require all development to obtain a Coastal Development Permit unless exempt from those requirements. The amendment proposes text changes only and would not approve any development. If you have any questions, please call Barbara Kennedy, Associate Planner in the Planning Division at (760) 602-4626. Written comments should be sent to the Planning Division at 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California 92008 or may be emailed to barbara.kennedv@carlsbadca.gov. PUBLISH DATE: November 29, 2013 PUBLISH DATE FOR NORTH COUNTY TIMES; PUBLISH DATE FOR COAST NEWS: November 29, 2013 November 29, 2013 Planning Division 1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-602-4600 I 760-602-8558 fax N NOT TO SCALE SITE MAP Car Country Initiatives 2 & 4 SP19(J)/LCPA 12-01 Easy Pteel® Labels Use Avery® Template 5160® Bend along line to j expose Pop-up Edge™ ^ AVERY® 5160® i B EDWIN ROMERO, CHAIRPERSON 1095 BARONA RD UVKESIDE CA 92040 BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS 2800 COTTAGE WAY SACRAMENTO CA 95825 BUSINESS, TRANS & HSG AGENCY 915 CAPITOL MALL #350B SACRAMENTO CA 958144801 CA COASTAL COMMISSION STE 103 7575 METROPOLITAN DR SAN DIEGO CA 92108 CA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 11 - DIVISION OF PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 4050 TAYLOR STREET, MS-240 SAN DIEGO CA 92110 CHANNEL ISLANDS NATL PARK SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 1901 SPINNAKER DR SAN GUENA VENTURA CA 93001 CITY OF ENCINITAS 505 S VULCAN AV ENCINITAS CA 92024 COASTAL CONSERVANCY STE 1100 1330 BROADWAY OAKLAND CA 94612 COUNTY OF SD SUPERVISOR RM335 1600 PACIFIC SAN DIEGO CA 92101 DEPT OF DEFENSE LOS ANGELES DIST ENG PO BOX 2711 LOS ANGELES CA 90053 DEPT OF FISH & GAME ENV SERV DIV PO BOX 944246 SACRAMENTO CA 942442460 DEPT OF FOOD & AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES RM100 1220 NST SACRAMENTO CA 95814 DEPT OF FORESTRY ENV COORD PO BOX 944246 SACRAMENTO CA 942442460 DEPT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV REGION IX ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER 611 WEST SIXTH ST, STE 811 LOS ANGELES CA 90017 DEPT OF JUSTICE DEPT OF ATTY GEN RM700 110 WEST A ST SAN DIEGO CA 92101 FED AVIATION ADMIN WESTERN REG PO BOX 92007 LOS ANGELES CA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION 1001ST ST., STE 2300 SAN FRANCISCO CA 941053084 MARINE RESOURCES REG DR & G ENV SERVICES SPR STEJ 4665 LAMPSON AVE LOS ALAMITOS CA 907205139 OFF OF PLANNING & RESEARCH OFF OF LOCAL GOV AFFAIRS PO BOX 3044 SACRAMENTO CA 958123044 SAN FRANCISCO BAY CONSERV & DEV COM STE 2600 50 CALIFORNIA ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 941114704 SANDAG EXEC DIRECTOR STE 800 1ST INTL PLZ 401 BST SAN DIEGO CA 92101 SD COUNTY PLANNING & LAND USE DEPT STE 310 5510 OVERLAND AVE SAN DIEGO CA 921231239 SDGE 8315 CENTURY PARK CT SAN DIEGO CA 92123 STATE LANDS COMMISSION STE 1005 100 HOWE AV SACRAMENTO CA 958258202 US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEER 1455 MARKET ST FL17 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94103 US BUREAU OF LAND MGMT STE RM W 2800 COTTAGE WY SACRAMENTO CA 95825 US BUREAU OF RECLAMATION 27708 JEFFERSON AVE, STE 202 TEMECULA CA 92590 US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICES 2800 COTTAGE WAY STEW-2605 SACRAMENTO CA 95825 USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPT 4169 430 GST DAVIS CA 95606 WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD POBOX 100 SACRAMENTO CA 95801 Etiquettes faciles a peler lltili<:P7 IP naharit AVFRY® RlfiH® Sens de Repliez a la hachure afin de rpuplpr Ip rphnrH Pnn-iinMC www.avery.com 1 .Rnn.r:n. 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Pate: //y^fttr//^ Signature: ^yV^v- r nu^s^PB dn-dod asodxa (|>091S eieidujai g,/tiaAV asn The Coa^News Decreed A Legal Newspaper by the Superior Court of San Diego County. Mail all correspondence regarding public notice advertising to The Coast News, P.O. Box 232550, Encinitas, CA 92023 (760) 436-9737 Proof of Publication STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ss. COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the county aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am principal clerk of the printer of The Coast News, a newspaper printed and published weekly and which news- paper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation for the cities of Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas/Cardiff, Carlsbad, Oceanside, and the County Judicial District by the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego (8/4/94, #677114, B2393, P396); and that the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been published in, each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit: November 29. 2013 ICrrvOFCAHlSBAD DEC 0 3 2013 I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at Encinitas, County of San Diego, State of Califomia on this 29th of November 2013. ' Clerk of\the/Printer Space above for County Clerk's Filing Stamp CITY OF CARLSBAD PUBLIC NOTICE TO INTERESTEO FAFTTIES: Please be advised that the City of Carlsbad Is considering text amendments to its Local Coastal Program (LCP) as summarized below. This amendment is being proposed tiy the City of Carlstiad and is currently under review. This notice hereby opens a six week review period after whit^ tfie Plannitig Commission and City Council will consider all comments and act on the proposed amend-ment. Tne Plahning Commissioii hearing Is expected to take place in Janiiary 2014, and wHI be duly noticed. The City Council hearing is expected to take place in February 2014, and will be duly noticed. Copies of the LCP amendment are available for review at the following liicatlons: (1) Carlsbad Planning Division, 1635 Faraday Avenue; (2) City Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive; (3) Carlsbad Main Library, 1775 Dove Lane; (4) Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Oartetiad Village Drive; and (5) the California Coastal Commission, 7575 Metropolitan Drive, Suits 103, San Diego, CA 92108-4402 and is available online at: http://www.carlsbadca.gov/plannlng-(iotiees.aspx. PROPOSED LCP AMENDMENT SUMMARY ' LCPA 12-01 - CAR COUNTRY INmATiVES 2 & 4 - The proposed LCP Amendment affects the Car Country Specific Pian (SP 19) which is the imple-menting Ordinance for the City's Local Coastal Program. This specific LCP Amendment would: • Increase the aliowable height from 35' to 50' for a regional commercial sigr( (formerly called "free-standing sign") iadvertising tne Car Country development. • Allow a digltal.sign to be incorporated Into the regional commercial sign, subject to approval of a Conditional Use rarrhit by the City Council. • Reformat the Sign Program section for clarity and modify a number of ^sf\ standards without increasing the allowable sign area. • Establish a "minoi" Site Development Plan (SDP) review process and a category of projects that are "exempt" from the requirement for a Minor SDP or SDP. • Require ail development to obtain a Coastal Development Permit unless exempt from those requirements. The amendment proposes text changes only and would not approve any development. If you have any questions, please call Barbara Kennedy, Associate Planner In the Plannirig Division at (760) 602-4626. Written comments should be sent to the Planning DivisiC{n at 1635 Fttraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California 92008 or may be emailed to barbara.kennedyBcarlst)adca.gpv. PUBLISH DATE: hJovember 29, 2013 PUBLISH DATE FOR NORTH COUNTY TIMES: November 29, 2013 PUBLISH DATE FOR COAST NEWS: November 29, 2013 Car Country Initiatives 2 & -4 SR -I9(J) / UCRA 12-01 11/29/13 CN 15657 PROOF OF PUBLICATION (2010 & 2011 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego I am a citizen of the Unlteij States ancj a resl(jent of the County aforesaid: I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal clerl< of the printer of UT - North County Formerly known as the North County Times and which newspaper has been adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of San Diego, State of California, for the City of Oceanside and the City of Escondido, Court Decree numbers 171349 & 172171, for the County of San Diego, that the notice of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpariel), has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit: November 29'^ 2013 I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated at Oceanside, California This 02"J^y December 2013 Jane Allshouse NORTH COUNTY TIMES Legal Advertising This space is for the County Clerk's Filing Stamp ICnvOFCAWSBAD DEC 03 2013 Proof of Publication of PUBLIC NOTICE ITO tNTERESTEb*»ARTIES: iWMBe bfe odvfeed that the City tof CaPlsbotf is cpnsia?r> l'??.!^'^ amendments to Its Locol Cooxm MraimSm !- (LCP) q$ sunwqrized below. This omenjmiBntfe^ ins proposed by tf» City of Corlsbad and Is curimW^ itMd«r^ ^]EfL hereby opens a six week review 'mSmfmr *mfch the Planning Contimisslon and City Council i«H oin^ir an comments and act on the proposed amendment; Ttw Plan-ning Commission hearing Is expected to take plocs in January WH^nd will be duly noliced. The City Courtcil^RhgVs pected to take place In February 2014, and will be duly noticed. ^Mng locations:,»} Carisbod Pkinn# Mp|pn|tl^ Fora-^ Avmie; m p*y Clerk's Office. TrajW^Sw^^vrilage Drive; (f) Carlsbad Main Library, 1775 DOve taWKHfl Oeora^ no Cole Ubrary, 1250 Carisbod Village Drive; and (5) the OWI-toTTiaCwstal Commission, 7575 Metropolitan Driv Mn»:;^Vrany.carlslMidca.gw/PI<mn1n9-im^^ . . ?J?PfPSSD LCP AMENDMENT SUMAMRY LCPA 12-01 • CAR COUNTRY INITIATIVES 2ft 4 I5!?-'T^S? '-£1'^'"Sn*'f^",t affects the Cor Country Specific Plan (SP 19) which is the implementing ordinance for the City's Local Coostal Program. TMs specific LC P Amendment wOljM: • Increase the allowable blight from 35'to50'for o i^tonaA mtv-(formerly called freestanding sign') ddvertiting the Cor Country developrr^nt. i • Allow a digital sign to bfe Incorporated into the regional com-mercial sign, subiect to opbroval of a Conditional Use Permit by theCity CouncU. . ••Reformqt the Sign Program section for clarity and modify a number of sigri standards hwlthout increasing the oilowdlito Sign area. • • * ' ' • Establish 0'minor Site Disvelopment Plon (SDP) review liroc-ess and q category of protects that ore "exempf from the r«-quirement'for a Minor SDP or SDP. •Require all deveioprnent to obtain a Coastal Development Per-mBuntnjsexemptirorH ttiose requirements. ' , The amendment proposes text changes only and would not t»»-prove any development. ''.-^'-i'. • FT tf you hav« any questions, please coll Borboro tCmnect) ote Pionnn- In ttie Planning Division at I760i) itS^ioL comments. hhoUtd be sent to ttie Planhing DIVlsIm ofVl tfor Avenue, Cortsbod, Coilforiiia 92S08 or moy be erncitf lWrt>ora.Keniiedy@cort»bodcq.gov . pub PROOF OF PUBLICATION (2010 & 2011 C.C.P.) City of Carlsbad JAN 08 2014 STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Planning Division I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid: I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer of UT - North County Formerly i<nown as the North County Times and which newspaper has been adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of San Diego, State of California, for the City of Oceanside and the City of Escondido, Court Decree numbers 171349 & 172171, for the County of San Diego, that the notice of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpariel), has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit: January 03"*, 2014 I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated at Oceanside, Caiifornia On This 03"^, day January 2014 Jane Allshouse NORTH COUNTY TIMES Legal Advertising PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING INOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, becaus^^r in-f terest may be affected, that the Planning Ci^^Bsion ' of the City of Carisbod will hold a public hear^^Pl the Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village ''.Jrive, Carlsbad, California, at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, to consider the following: 1) CDP 13-22/NCP 13-03 - PORTER RESIDENCE - Request for approval of a Coastal Development Permit and Nonconforming Construction Permit to allow 1,673 square feet of additional liv-ing area and a 300 square foot balcony to on existing 2,431 square foot two-story single-family residence located at 5040 Tierra del Oro Street within the Mello 11 Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 3. The project site Is not within the oppeolable orea of the Catifornia Coostol Commission. The City Planner has determined that the proiect belongs to a class of proiects that the State Secretary for Resources has found do not hove a significant impoct on the en-vironment, ond it is therefore cotegorlcolly exempt from the re-quirement for the preparation of environmental documents pur-suant to Sections l530Ue)(2) - Existing Facilities of the state CEQA Guidelines. ''•0\ -\ ' 2) SUP 13-03/SUP 98-03(C)/SDP 13-OVPUD 13^>9/MCUP 13-1VMS 13-07 • VIASAT EXPANSION - Request for a determination that the protect is within the scope of the previousiv certified Bressi Ranch A/taster Plan Program EiR and that the Program EiR adequateiv descriijes the activity for the purposes of CEQA; and approval of a Scenic Corridor Special Use Permit/ Scenic Corri-dor Special Use Permit Amendnoent, Minor Site Devetopment P\an, Non-Residential, Planned Devetopment Permit/ Minor Condifionat Use Permit, and Tentative Parcel Map for the sub-division of 9.9 acres of land into four industriot lotS/ the develop-ment of 143/100 square feet of planned industriat/office and man-ufacturing space within two, three-story buildings/ a 3,995 SF satellite antenna enctosurc/ a 5,366 SF mechanlcaf and trash en-closure, at-grade parking and a large centralized plaza. The protett also includes the Installation of a pedestrian traffic sig-nal with cross walk/ a bus stop with turnout/ miscellaneous im-provements within the El Camino Real public right-of-way, and minor modifications to ViaSat's existing campus on property generally located south of Palomar Airport Rood, on both the east and west sides of El Camino Real, iust north of Gateway Road In Local Facilities Management Zone 17. The proposed activities would have no effects beyond those ana-lyzed in the program EIR, as they are a part of the program on-aiyzed earlier. This project is within the scope of Final Pro-gram EIR 98-04 and no further CEQA compliance Is required. E1R 98-04 is available at the Planning Department. 3) SP 19(J)/LCPA 12-01 - CAR COUNTRY INITIATIVES 2 & 4 -Request for a recommendation of approval for Specific Plan Amendment SP 19(J) and Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA 12-01 to update the Car Country Comprehensive Sign Pro-gram (Sign Program) by modifying the existing sign standards and by adding provisions for a digital display sign to address the unique needs of the automotive sales Industry/ and to streamline the permit and review process for minor Improvements for property generally located on the south side of Cannon Rood, north and west of Car Country Drive, and east of Interstate 5 within the Mello 11 Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 3. The project Is exempt from the California Environmental Quali-ty Act, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b} (3). 4) ZCA 13-02/LCPA 13-03 - DWELLING DEFINITIONS - A re-quest for a recommendation of approval of a Zone Code Amend-ment and Local Coastal Program Amendment to amend the city's Zoning Ordinance to improve the definitions of 'dwelling unit' and 'kitchen' and odd a definition of 'wet bar.' The proiect Is exempt from the California Environmental Quali-ty Act. If you challenge these proiects in court, you may be limited to raising oniy those issues you or someone else raised at the pub-lic hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad at or prior to the public hear-ing. Copies of the environmental documents are available at the Planning Division at 1635 Faraday Avenue during regular busi-ness hours from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Frldoy. Those persons wishing to speak on these proposals are cordially invited to attend the public hearing. Copies of the staff reports will be available online at http://carlsbad.granlcus.cofn/VlewP ubllsher.php?vlewjd=:6 6n or offer the Friday prior to-the hear-ing date. If you have any questions, please call the Pionning Di-vision at (760) 602-4600. PUBLISH: January 3,2014 CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DIVISION o^tal \ m Ui li^ at ssaE'iaisDS ™ RECEIPT aurance Coverage Provided) ur website at www.usps.comt], •o SI age E itlNed Fee Bf'tum i^fccnlpt Foe (Endon.emt ut R'.jquired) Reatrii.ted l )()llvGry Foe (Endorsemt Ml Ri>quired) Total Postage & Fees Sent To ' California Coastal Commission Street. 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Also complete ' : Item 4 If Restricted Delivery Is desired. • Print your name and address on tfie reverse so that we can return the card to you. • Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. A. Signgtuf^ J \r^<=ZTZJr^ • Agent A yT—• Addressee • Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete ' : Item 4 If Restricted Delivery Is desired. • Print your name and address on tfie reverse so that we can return the card to you. • Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. B.^^cel'^g'E^Pmted Name) C. Date ofA^eliver^^ 1. Article Addressed to: California Coastal Commission 7575 Metropolitan Drive, Suite 103 5an Diego, CA 921084402 D. Is delivery address different from item 1 ? • Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: • No 3. Service Type • Certified Mall • Express Mall • Registered • Return Receipt for Merchandise • Insured Mall • C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) • Yes 2. 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PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-1540 <KWP:' CITY OF ^ CARLSBAD Community & Economic Development NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING • FILE w/ww.carlsbadca.gov NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you tliat the Planning Commission of tfie City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, to consider a request for the following: CASE NAME: SP 19(J)/LCPA 12-01 - CAR COUNTRY INITIATIVES 2 & 4 PUBLISH DATE: January 3, 2014 DESCRIPTION: Request for a recommendation of approval for Specific Plan Amendment SP 19(J) and Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA 12-01 to update the Car Country Comprehensive Sign Program (Sign Program) by modifying the existing sign standards and by adding provisions for a digital display sign to address the unique needs of the automotive sales industry, and to streamline the permit and review process for minor improvements for property generally located on the south side of Cannon Road, north and west of Car Country Drive, and east of Interstate 5 within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 3. The project Is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public hearing and provide the decision makers with any oral or written comments they may have regarding the project. Copies of the staff report will be available online at http://carlsbad.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php7view id=6 on or after the Friday prior to the hearing date. If you have any questions, or would like to be notified of the decision, please contact Barbara Kennedy in the Planning Division at (760) 602-4626, Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California 92008. APPEALS The time within which you may judicially challenge these projects, if approved, is established by State law and/or city ordinance, and is very short. If you challenge this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad at or prior to the public hearing. • Appeals to the City Council: Where the decision is appealable to the City Council, appeals must be filed in writing within ten (10) calendar days after a decision by the Planning Commission. CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DIVISION Planning Division 1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-602-4600 I 760-602-8558 fax NOT TO SCALE SITEMAP Car Country Initiatives 2 & 4 SP19(J)/LCPA 12-01 AMaAV-OD-008-l. _,^>l ap uye ajnqseij e| ^ zajidsu ap suas • f ®09l.S ©AMBAV llJeqeB 3| zssMjin HOEHN ACURA J. P. 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TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY RECEIPT* SD2014 0241 STATE CLEARING HOUSE #(ifapplicable) LEADAGENCY CITY OF CARLSBAD DATE 04/01/2014 COUNTY/STATEAGENCY OF FILING SAN DIEGO DOCUMENTNUMBER *20140241* PROJECTTITLE SP 19(J)/LCPA 12-01 - CAR COUNTRY INITIATIVES 2&4 PROJECTAPPLICANT NAME CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DIVISION PHONENUMBER 760-602-4626 PROJECTAPPLICANT ADDRESS 1635 FARADAY AVENUE CITY CARLSBAD STATE CA ZIPCODE 92008 PROJECT APPLICANT (Check appropriate box): S Local Public Agency Q School District • Other Special District Q State Agency • Private Entity CHECK APPLICABLE FEES: Q Environmental Impact Report (EIR) • Negative Declaration (ND)(MND) • Application Fee Water Diversion (State Water Resources Control Board Only) • Projects Subject to Certifieid Regulatory Programs (CRP) Q County Administrative Fee • Project that is exempt from fees 12 Notice of Exemption • CDFW No Effect Determination (Form Attached) • Other $3,029.75 $ $2,181.25 $ $850.00 $ $1,030.25 $ $50.00 $ $50.00 PAYMENT METHOD: • Cash • Credit • Check • Other CHK #255001 TOTAL RECEIVED $ $50.00 SIGNATURE X DN. Hernandez TITLE Deputy City of Carfsbad MAY 0 5 2014 Planning Division ORIGINAL - PROJECT APPLICANT COPY - CDFW/ASB COPY-LEAD AGENCY COPY - COUNTY CLERK FG753.5a (Rev 11/12) NOTICE OF EXEMPTfON To: SD County Clerk From: CITY OF CARLSBAD 0 (L d ID Attn: James Scott Planning Division 1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 260 1635 Faraday Avenue .pp PO Box 121750 Carlsbad, CA 92008 HKI U ri 4 San Diego, CA 92101 (760)602-4600 UN. HernanCleZ " DEPUTY 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: SP 19(J)/LCPA 12-01 - Car Country Initiatives 2 & 4 Project Location - Specific: North and west of Car Country Drive, south of Cannon Road, and east of the 1-5 Freeway. Project Location - City: Carlsbad Project Location - County: San DieRO Description of Project: The Specific Plan Amendment SP 19(J) and Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA 12-01 consist of text amendments to 1) update the Car Country Comprehensive Sign Program bv modifying the existing sign standards and 2) to streamline the permit and review process for minor improvements for property. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: Citv of Carlsbad Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Citv of Carlsbad Name of Applicant: City of Carlsbad, Planning Division Contact: Barbara Kennedy, Associate Planner Applicant's Address: 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad. CA 92008 Applicant's Telephone Number: 760-602-4626 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)); IEI Categorical Exemption - CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) • Statutory Exemptions - State code number: • General rule (Section 15061(b)(3)) Reasons why project is exempt: The proiect consists of text amendments and there is no development proposed or approved with the proposed amendments. The General Rule CEQA Exemption mav be used in instances where 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: Barbara Kennedy, Associate Planner Telephone: 760-602-4626 DON NEU, City Planner / Date Date received for filing at OPR: Revised 05/13 APR 012014 APR 012014 MAY 0 ] 2014 MAY 01 20U DN. Hernandez NOtlCE OF EXEMPlifcN • I? 0 (L 1 H) KmosiJ DrnnOTburg. Jr. Recorder Count; Cleit To: SD County Cleri< ^'^^ ^^ISbadciTY OF CARLSBAD APR 1 1 Z014 Attn: James Scott Planning Division DllPP?|C 1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 260 APR 1 4 2014 1635 Faraday Avenue BY • "j"* PO Box 121750 Carlsbad, CA 92008 DSroTY San Diego, CA 92101 Planning Division (^^o) 602-4600 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: SP 19(J)/LCPA 12-01 - Car Country Initiatives 2 & 4 Project Location - Specific: North and west of Car Country Drive, south of Cannon Road, and east of the 1-5 Freeway. Project Location - City: Carlsbad Project Location - County: San Diego Description of Project: The Specific Plan Amendment SP 19U) and Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA 12-01 consist of text amendments to 1) update the Car Country Comprehensive Sign Program bv modifying the existing sign standards and 2) to streamline the permit and review process for minor improvements for property. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Carlsbad Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Carlsbad Name of Applicant: Citv of Carlsbad. Planning Division Contact: Barbara Kennedy. Associate Planner Applicant's Address: 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad. CA 92008 Applicant's Telephone Number: 760-602-4626 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)); 13 Categorical Exemption - CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) • Statutory Exemptions - State code number: • General rule (Section 15061(b)(3)) Reasons why project is exempt: The proiect consists of text amendments and there is no development proposed or approved with the proposed amendments. The General Rule CEQA Exemption may be used in instances where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question mav have a significant effect on the environment. Lead Agency Contact Person: Barbara Kennedy. Associate Planner Telephone: 760-602-4626 DON NEU, City Planner Date Date received for filing at OPR: Revised 05/13 FILED IN TH.E OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK San Diego County on ^ ^ Posted. APR 11 2014 Removed Retyme^ Deputy, Returned to aqencv on _ .. _ C. Duenas State of dalifomia~'*Natural Resources Agency CALIFORNIADEPARTMENTOF FISH ANI3WILDLIFE 2014 ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEE CASH RECEIPT SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE. TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY RECEIPT# SD2014 0280 STATE CLEARING HOUSE #(ifapplicabte) LEADAGENCY CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DIVISION DATE 04/11/2014 COUNTY/STATEAGENCY OF FILING SAN DIEGO DOCUMENTNUMBER *20140280* PROJECTTfTLE SP 19(J)/LCPA 12-01 - CAR COUNTRY INITIATIVES 2&4 PROJECTAPPLICANT NAME CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DIVISION PHONENUMBER 760-602-4626 PROJECTAPPLICANT ADDRESS 1635 FARADAY AVENUE CITY CARLSBAD STATE CA ZIPCODE 92008 PROJECT APPLICANT (Check appropriate box): ^ Local Public Agency Q School District Q Other Special District Q State Agency Q Private Entity CHECK APPLICABLE FEES: Q 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) EI County Administrative Fee Q Project that is exempt from fees d Notice of Exemption • CDFW No Effect Determination (Form Attached) • Other $3,029.75 $ $2,181.25 $ $850.00 $ $1,030.25 $ $50.00 $ $50.00 PAYMENT METHOD: • Cash • Credit • Check • Other CHK: 255002 TOTALRECEIVED $ $50.00 SIGNATURE TTOE C. Duenas Deputy lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll ORIGINAL - PROJECT APPUCANT COPY-CDFW/ASB COPY - LEAD AGENCY COPY - COUNTY CLERK FG753.5a (Rev 11/12) Er^st J. Dronenburg, Jr.^ 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 #: 316587020140411 Deputy: CDUENAS Location: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ll-Apr-2014 16:14 FEES: 50.00 Qty of 1 Fee Notice of Exemption for Ref# 2014 0280 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 Asked Questions (FAQs) Grantor/ Grantee Index Fictitious Business Names Index (DBAs) Property Sales On-Line Purchases Assessor Parcel Maps Property Characteristics Recorded Documents * FILE COPY NOTICE OF EXEMPTTON To: SD County Clerk From: CITY OF CARLSBAD Attn: James Scott Planning Division 1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 260 1635 Faraday Avenue PO Box 121750 Carlsbad, CA 92008 San Diego, CA 92101 (760) 602-4600 Subject: Filing ofthis Notice of Exemption is in compliance with Section 21152b ofthe Public Resources Code (California Environmental Quality Act). Project Number and Title: SP 19(J)/LCPA 12-01 - Car Country Initiatives 2 & 4 Project Location - Specific: North and west of Car Country Drive, south of Cannon Road, and east of the 1-5 Freeway. Project Location - City: Carlsbad Project Location - County: San Diego Description of Project: The Specific Plan Amendment SP 19(J) and Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA 12-01 consist of text amendments to 1) update the Car Country Comprehensive Sign Program by modifying the existing sign standards and 2) to streamline the permit and review process for minor improvements for propertv. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: Citv of Carlsbad Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Carlsbad Name of Applicant: City of Carlsbad. Planning Division Contact: Barbara Kennedy. Associate Planner Applicant's Address: 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad. CA 92008 Applicant's Telephone Number: 760-602-4626 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 - CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) • Statutory Exemptions - State code number: • General rule (Section 15061(b)(3)) Reasons why project is exempt: The proiect consists of text amendments and there is no development proposed or approved with the proposed amendments. The General Rule CEQA Exemption mav be used in instances where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question mav have a significant effect on the environment. Lead Agency Contact Person: Barbara Kennedy. Associate Planner Telephone: 760-602-4626 DON NEU, City Planner Date Date received for filing at OPR: Revised 05/13 NOTICE OF EXEMPTON "^1 To: SD County Clerk City Of CarFsfead CITY OF CARLSBAD IF 0 fi, g © Attn: James Scott Planning Division ^^^0>«ii»iim-»^.-S«mi«ram^i 1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 260 ^DD i\ A omA 1635 Faraday Avenue AOOnion^j PO Box 121750 Carlsbad, CA 92008 'y^^^ ' 2014 San Diego, CA92101 „, . ^. . . (760)602-4600 fff UN. rlernanCi€ ^ Planning Division °' T—.^ VcnJTY 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: SP 19(J)/LCPA 12-01 - Car Country Initiatives 2 & 4 Project Location - Specific: North and west of Car Country Drive, south of Cannon Road, and east of the 1-5 Freeway. Project Location - City: Carlsbad Project Location - County: San Diego Description of Project: The Specific Plan Amendment SP 19(J) and Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA 12-01 consist of text amendments to 1) update the Car Country Comprehensive Sign Program by modifying the existing sign standards and 2) to streamline the permit and review process for minor improvements for propertv. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Carlsbad Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Carlsbad Name of Applicant: City of Carlsbad, Planning Division Contact: Barbara Kennedy. Associate Planner Applicant's Address: 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad. CA 92008 Applicant's Telephone Number: 760-602-4626 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)); 13 Categorical Exemption - CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) • Statutory Exemptions - State code number: • General rule (Section 15061(b)(3)) Reasons why project is exempt: The proiect consists of text amendments and there is no development proposed or approved with the proposed amendments. The General Rule CEQA Exemption mav be used in instances where 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: Barbara Kennedy. Associate PlannlfTetephone; 760-602-4626 DON NEU, City Planner 7 - — " Dat6 Date received for filing at OPR: Revised 05/13 FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK San Diego Counry on APR Q1 2014 Posted APR 0 12D14 Removed__ Retumed to ^ncy on Deputy DN. Hftrnandez State Of California—Natural Resources Agency CALIFORNIADEPARTMENTOF FISH AND WILDLIFE 2014 ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEE CASH RECEIPT SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE. TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY RECEIPT* SD2014 0241 STATE CLEARING HOUSE #(ifapplicable) LEADAGENCY CITY OF CARLSBAD DATE 04/01/2014 COUNTY/STATEAGENCY OF FILING SAN DIEGO DOCUMENTNUMBER *2014024r PROJECTTITLE SP 19(J)/LCPA 12-01 - CAR COUNTRY INITIATIVES 2&4 PROJECTAPPLICANT NAME CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DIVISION PHONENUMBER 760-602-4626 PROJECTAPPLICANT ADDRESS 1635 FARADAY AVENUE CITY CARLSBAD STATE CA ZIPCODE 92008 PROJECT APPLICANT (Check appropriate box): SI Local Public Agency • School District • Ottier Special District Q State Agency Q Private Entity CHECK APPLICABLE FEES: Q Environmental Impact Report (EIR) • Negative Declaration (ND){MND) • Application Fee Water Diversion (State Water Resources Control Board Only) Q Projects Subject to Certified Regulatory Programs (CRP) El County Administrative Fee • Project that is exempt from fees Q Notice of Exemption • CDFW No Effect Determination (Form Attached) • Other PAYMENT METHOD: • Cash • Credit Q Check • Other CHK #255001 $3,029.75 $ $2,181.25 $ $850.00 $ $1,030.25 $ $50.00 $ $50.00 TOTALRECEIVED $ $50.00 SIGNATURE X DN. Hernandez TITLE Deputy llllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllll ORIGINAL - PROJECT APPUCANT COPY-CDFW/ASB COPY-LEAD AGENCY COPY - COUNTY CLERK FG753.5a (Rev 11/12) NOTICE OF EXEMpffoN ^ CH To: SD County Clerk From: CITY OF CARLSBAD Attn: James Scott Planning Division 1600 Pacific IHighway, Suite 260 1635 Faraday Avenue PO Box 121750 Carlsbad, CA 92008 San Diego, CA 92101 (760) 602-4600 Subject: Filing ofthis Notice of Exemption is in compliance with Section 21152b ofthe Public Resources Code (California Environmental Quality Act). Project Number and Title: SP 19(J)/LCPA 12-01 - Car Country Initiatives 2 & 4 Project Location - Specific: North and west of Car Country Drive, south of Cannon Road, and east ofthe 1-5 Freeway. Project Location - City: Carlsbad Project Location - County: San Diego Description of Project: The Specific Plan Amendment SP 19(J) and Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA 12-01 consist of text amendments to 1) update the Car Country Comprehensive Sign Program bv modifying the existing sign standards and 2) to streamline the permit and review process for minor improvements for propertv. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: Citv of Carlsbad Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Carlsbad Name of Applicant: Citv of Carlsbad, Planning Division Contact: Barbara Kennedy, Associate Planner Applicant's Address: 1635 Faradav Avenue Carlsbad.CA 92008 Applicant's Telephone Number: 760-602-4626 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)); 13 Categorical Exemption - CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) • Statutory Exemptions - State code number: • General rule (Section 15061(b)(3)) Reasons why project is exempt: The proiect consists of text amendments and there is no development proposed or approved with the proposed amendments. The General Rule CEQA Exemption mav be used in instances where 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: Barbara Kennedy. Associate Planner Telephone: 760-602-4626 A^J^ O^C^ /ro/L_ j/^7//v DON NEU, City Planner / Date Date received for filing at OPR: Revised 05/13 January 2015 Agenda Page 6 of 19 b. Appeal No. A-3-MRB-1 4-0068 (Wa m ma ck, Morro Bay) Appeal by Betty DeRosa, Alex Beatty, and Jeff Heller of City of Morro Bay decision granting permit with conditions to Mel and Marilyn Wammack for construction of new 2 story, 2,935 sq.ft. single-family home with 2 car garage, attached secondary studio unit with 272 sq.ft. porch and decking, and related development at 505 Walnut St., Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County. (KK-SC) | SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT 25. DEPUTY DIRECTOR'S REPORT. Report by Deputy Director on permit waivers, emergency permits, immaterial amendments & extensions, LCP matters not requiring public hearings, and on comments from the public. For specific information contact the Commission's San Diego office at (619) 767-2370. ^^^^^H 26. CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar), see Agenda Categories ^^^^^^^^^^^^^m^ 27. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs). See Agenda Categories . a. City of Carlsbad LCP Amendment No. CAR-MAJ-2-1 3B (Sign Ordinance Revisions) Certification Review, Concurrence with the Executive Director's determination that the action by the City of Carlsbad accepting certification with modifications to update its sign ordinance is legally adequate. (RC-SD) b. City of Carlsbad LCP Amendment No. LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 (Car Country I nitiatives 2 and 4). JJ^^^ Public hearing and action on request by the City of Carlsbad to amend the certified LCP Implementation Plan to update the Car Country Specific Plan Comprehensive Sign Program, streamline the review process for minor improvements and allow one 50 ft. high freeway-oriented sign. (RC-SD) H^^^^^^^mi^P c. City of San Diego LCP Amendment No. LCP-6-CCP-14-0826-1 (2014 Civic San Diego Amendments), Public hearing and action on request by the City of San Diego to amend the certified LCP Implementation Plan to revise the Marina Planned District Ordinance to change organizational tities and to revise the Centre City Planned District Ordinance to change permitted uses, development standards and make ciarifications. (KB-SD) ^^^^^H d. City of San Diego LCP Amendment No. LCP-6-SAN-14-0825 (New Industrial Zones).UU^ Public hearing and action on request by the City of San Diego to amend the certified Land Development Code (IP) to adopt two new industrial zones (IP-3-1 and IBT-1-1) for possible future application in the coastal zone. (TH-SD)I e. City of Chula Vista Revision of Current Adopted Post-LCP Jurisdiction Map, Public hearing and action on map depicting areas within the http;//www.coastal.ca.gov/meetmgs/mtg-mml 5-1.html 05/14/2015 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - THE NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY EDMUND G. BROWN, JR., Governor CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION SAN DIEGO AREA 7575 METROPOLITAN DRIVE, SUITE 103 SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-4421 (619) 767-2370 December 16,2014 W27b TO: COMMISSIONERS AND INTERESTED PERSONS FROM: SHERIL YN SARB, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT DEBORAH LEE, DISTRICT MANAGER, SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT RICK CASSWELL, COASTAL PLANNER, SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT SUBJECT: STAFF RECOMMENDATION ON CITY OF CARLSBAD LCP AMENDMENT NO. LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 (Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4) for Commission Meeting of January 7-9, 2015 SYNOPSIS The City of Carlsbad's Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment request #LCP-6-CII- 14-0597-1 involves amendments to the City's Car Country Specific Plan, which in this case, is the primary component of the certified Implementation Plan (IP) for the Car Country regional auto mall, but also supplemented by the City's Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments would update the Car Country Comprehensive Sign Program by modifying the existing sign standards to provide greater flexibility in allowable signage, in addition to streamlining the permit and review process for minor improvements. The subject request was filed as complete on June 26, 2014. Following the approval of a one year time extension request at the August 2014 Commission hearing, the Commission must act on the amendment request by no later than the August 2015 hearing. Initially, the subject amendment was scheduled for the October 2014 Commission hearing; however, the City requested a postponement to a later hearing to allow time to discuss the proposed suggested modifications. After meeting with the City and refining the proposed suggested modifications, the item has been rescheduled. SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT REOUEST The City of Carlsbad is requesting amendments to an element of the City's IP (which, in this case, is the Car Country Specific Plan) in order to implement revisions to the Plan. The proposed revisions include modifications to the Comprehensive Sign Program's existing signage provisions (Initiative 2) and streamlining of the review process for projects involving minor onsite improvements (Initiative 4). These proposed revisions were the result of a collaborative effort in 2010 between City staff and representatives of the dealerships within Car Country to make improvements to the Car Country Specific Pian. The proposed sign revisions (i.e. Initiative 2) would allow flexibility for each dealership to comply with franchise-specific sign requirements and to address on-site circulation needs, as well as establish a consistent design-theme for the auto mall. The City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 proposed sign revisions for Car Country include: minor text changes to reflect updated terminology and references, allowance for additional freestanding and monument signs for dealerships (franchise signage); provision for onsite directional signs and standards unique to Car Country; establishment of a maximum aggregate sign area for Car Country identification signs; and limitations on the maximum number of monument signs, as well as specific locations for those monument signs. In addition, the amendment includes a request for one 50 foot high, stand-alone, regional commercial sign in place of the existing provision for a "freeway oriented sign" of up to 35 feet in height. Initiative 4 would simplify and streamline the approval process for minor site improvements and make text changes to clean up inconsistencies and provide clarity of interpretation within the Specific Plan text. Currently, any proposed onsite improvement requires approval of a Site Development Plan (SDP) by the Planning Commission at a public hearing. To streamline the review process, the City is proposing to reassign the approval authority to the lowest appropriate decision-making authority and to establish a minor administrative approval process (i.e. a Minor SDP). The Minor SDP would allow for administrative approvals by the City Planner for modifications and additions to existing facilities provided that the improvements are in full compliance with the provisions of the Specific Plan. In addition, a new category of "Exemptions" is being proposed. Exempt projects would be those that are considered to be minor improvements that are consistent with all development standards and all aspects of the Specific Plan, but would not require a SDP. SUMMARY OF STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Commission can only reject IP amendments where it can be shown that the amendment would be inconsistent with the certified Land Use Plan (LUP) and/or render the IP inadequate to carry out the LUP. Staff recommends denial of the amendment as proposed, and then approval of the amendment with five suggested modifications. Of these, two modifications have been specifically requested by the City, and the others are necessary to achieve consistency with the certified Mello II LUP, which is the applicable LCP segment in this instance. The subject amendment includes substantial changes to the Car Country Specific Plan's Comprehensive Sign Program (which is proposed to be renamed "Comprehensive Sign Standards"). Historically, the Commission's primary concems with sign standards are that the provisions would allow signage that could adversely impact scenic resources and viewsheds to and along the ocean, add to general visual clutter, or be out of character with the surrounding development. The certified Mello II LUP has one specific policy (Policy 8-5) directly pertaining to signage. Policy 8-5 limits signage in the Coastal Zone (within the Mello II Segment) to: 1) one facade sign for each business; 2) one directory sign (no taller than 14ft.) for each shopping complex; and 3) one monument sign (8 ft. or less) on commercial establishments with three or less uses. In addition, tall freestanding, roof, and off- Page 2 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 premise signs are prohibited. However, the certified Car Country Specific Plan's sign program was originally established to provide for greater flexibility than the City's certified Sign Ordinance, and established signage provisions that were unique to Car Country. As a result, the existing sign standards within the Car Country Specific Plan's sign program are, for the most part, less restrictive than the provisions of Policy 8-5. Therefore, the Mello II LUP policies relating to visual resources also become a basis of review for the proposed revisions. In the case of the Mello II LUP, Policy 8-1 is the applicable policy which relates to the maintenance of existing views. Visual resources are of significance given that Car Country is bounded by the Interstate 5 (1-5) freeway to the west and Cannon Road to the north. The 1-5 freeway in San Diego County is a major coastal access link and scenic corridor with dramatic ocean views; it has been listed by Caltrans as an eligible state scenic highway and it is bounded by significantly less freeway-oriented signage than is evident in other neighboring counties. Although there are no ocean views immediately visible adjacent to Car Country, Agua Hedionda Lagoon is located less than one mile north of the northem boundary (Cannon Road) of Car Country and is soon visible from the 1-5 freeway when driving northbound past Car Country. Additionally, Cannon Road is a major coastal access route and provides for views of Agua Hedionda Lagoon around the intersection of Car Country Drive. The proposed Sign Standards have the potential to: increase the number of tall freestanding franchise (dealership) signs, add up to six entry monument signs around the Car Country perimeter entrances, add four wayfinding signs within the Car Country Specific Plan area, add onsite directional signs for each franchise, and increase the height of the freeway-facing regional commercial sign from 35 feet to 50 feet. Suggested Modification No. 1 has been included because the subject amendment could increase the number of tall freestanding franchise signs (potentially visible from the 1-5 freeway), which would be inconsistent with LUP Policies 8-1 and 8-5. This is because Policies 8-1 and 8-5 mandate that existing views shall be maintained and tall freestanding signs shall not be allowed, respectively. As such, Suggested Modification No. 1 requires that if more than one franchise is located on one lot, signage for each franchise (dealership) shall be co-located on the existing freestanding and/or monument sign, with additional wall signs as necessary. Suggested Modification No. 2 addresses the inconsistency of the proposed six off- premise entry monument signs (to be used for Car Country identification purposes) with Policies 8-1 and 8-5 of the LUP. Instead of allowing up to six entry monument signs at various entry points along the boundaries of Car Country, which could potentially include signs on the north side of Cannon Road, Suggested Modification No. 2 permits up to six, double-faced, entry monument signs, which can be located on oniy the south side of Cannon Road where it intersects with Paseo Del Norte and Car Country Drive, as well as on the south side of Cannon Road in between these two intersections, and at the intersection of Paseo Del Norte and Car Country Drive. This modification also ensures that no commercial entity can advertise their services on such signs. Page 3 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 LUP Policies 8-1 and 8-5 set forth that existing views should be maintained and that tall freestanding signs shall not be allowed within the Mello II segment of the City. Additionally, north San Diego County has a distinct absence of tall freestanding signs or billboards, particularly along the 1-5 freeway. The existing freeway-oriented, Car Country freestanding sign is a rare exception; although the current sign (at 35 feet in height) is at least below the height of adjacent trees and consistent with the height of the surrounding buildings. Furthermore, all the existing LCPs in San Diego County contain policies that either prohibiL or limit in height (to less than the existing 35 foot tall Car Country freestanding sign) tall freestanding, freeway-oriented signs, which has been highly effective in maintaining the 1-5's scenic qualities. There are a number of hotels and other commercial uses adjacent to the 1-5 freeway that currently rely on large wall signs for visibility from the freeway, but if an even higher (i.e. 50 foot) freeway- oriented, freestanding sign is approved for Car Country, it would establish an adverse precedent leading to future proposals for tall freestanding, freeway-oriented, signs for other hotels/commercial uses. Finally, the City's and proponents' rationale for the proposed increase in height of the freeway-oriented, freestanding sign for Car Country is that its visibility to southbound traffic is sometimes obscured by the central median vegetation. However, based on multiple trips along this corridor and staffs site visit analysis, the sign is easily visible to both southbound and northbound freeway traffic. As such. Suggested Modification No. 3 includes language that maintains the regional commercial freestanding sign facing 1-5 at the existing height limit of 35 feeL as established within the current Car Country Sign Program. On March 25, 2014, the City Council acted to revoke the City's proposed ordinance to allow digital display signage. As such, digital display signage is now prohibited citywide. This action by the City Council was taken after the City made revisions to the Car Country Specific Plan in January 2014. Consequently, the City has requested the inclusion of additional revisions to delete the digital display provisions. Aside from the City's reconsideration of digital display signage, such signs would likely not be found in conformance with the certified LUP because they would be problematic due to their size and the associated potential to obstruct public views and they would introduce elements inconsistent with the surrounding character. Suggested Modifications 4 & 5, therefore, remove any reference to include digital signage as part of this proposed LCP amendment. The five suggested modifications have been incorporated to ensure the protection of public views and scenic resources will be implemented by the Car Country Specific Plan's sign program. It is only through the inclusion of these revisions that the City's amendment can be found consistent with, and adequate to carry out, the certified policies ofthe City's Mello II LUP. Finally, the proposed streamlining of the review process for development projects within Car Country (i.e. Initiative 4) is not expected to adversely impact coastal resources, due to the requirement of a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) (established under Part 2, Section I. D. and Part 3, Section II. C. of the amended Car Country Specific Plan) for all Page 4 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 development, unless found to be exempt from a CDP (pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.201). Exempt projects would only apply to very minor development proposals, including: additions to existing buildings that would result in an increase of less than ten percent ofthe intemal floor area of the existing building, construction of new buildings that would result in an increase of less than ten percent of the combined intemal floor area of all existing onsite buildings, interior/exterior improvements that do not add square footage, and modifications to outdoor lighting plans. None of the key development standards, other than the height limit for the regional commercial sign that staff is recommending be rejected, are being modified. Therefore, the coastal development review process will ensure application of all the resource protection provisions of the certified LCP. As such, the proposed amendment would not impact coastal (public) access, visual resources, or sensitive biological resources. The appropriate resolutions and motions begin on Page 7. The suggested modifications begin on Page 8. The findings for denial of the Implementation Plan Amendment as submitted begin on Page 10. The findings for approval of the amendment, if modified, begin on Page 15. BACKGROUND LCP Amendment #LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 was submitted with LCP Amendment #LCP- 6-CAR-14-0596-2 on April 16, 2014, and filed as complete on June 16, 2014. LCP Amendment #LCP-6-CAR-14-0596-2 was approved as submitted at the August 2014 Commission hearing. For the subject item, staff worked with City planners to address needed filing material, notably some visual analysis forthe proposed sign revisions. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Further information on the City of Carlsbad's LCP Amendment #LCP-6-ClI-14-0597-1 may be obtained from Rick Casswell, Coastal Planner, at (619) 767-2370. Page 5 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-C1I-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 PART I. OVERVIEW LCP HISTORY The City of Carlsbad's certified LCP contains six geographic segments as follows: Agua Hedionda, Mello I, Mello II, West Batiquitos Lagoon/Sammis Properties, East Batiquitos Lagoon/Hunt Properties, and Village Redevelopment. Pursuant to Sections 30170(f) and 30171 of the Public Resources Code, the Coastal Commission prepared and approved two portions of the LCP, the Mello I and II segments in 1980 and 1981, respectively. The West Batiquitos Lagoon/ Sammis Properties segment was certified in 1985. The East Batiquitos Lagoon/Hunt Properties segment was certified in 1988. The Village Redevelopment Area LCP was certified in 1988; the City has been issuing coastal development permits there since that time. On October 21, 1997, the City assumed permit jurisdiction and has been issuing coastal development permits for all segments except Agua Hedionda. The Agua Hedionda Lagoon LCP segment is a deferred certification area until an implementation plan for that segment is certified. The Car Country Specific Plan, which was certified in November 2006, acts, in part, as the Implementation Plan (IP) for the Car Country Auto Center, which is located within the Mello II segment of the City. Therefore, this amendment modifies the City's IP only. B. STANDARD OF REVIEW Pursuant to Section 30513 of the Coastal Act, the Commission may only reject Zoning Ordinances or other implementing actions, as well as their amendments, on the grounds that they do not conform with, or are inadequate to carry ouL the provisions ofthe certified land use plan. The Commission shall take action by a majority vote of the Commissioners present. C. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Section 30503 of the Coastal Act requires local govemments to provide the public with maximum opportunities to participate in the development of the LCP amendment prior to its submittal to the Commission for review. The City has held Planning Commission and City Council meetings with regard to the subject amendment request. All of those local hearings were duly noticed to the public. Notice of the subject amendment has been distributed to all known interested parties. Page 6 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 PART IL LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM SUBMITTAL - RESOLUTION Following a public hearing, staff recommends the Commission adopt the following resolution and findings. The appropriate motion to introduce the resolution and a staff recommendation are provided. 1. MOTION I: / move that the Commission reject the Implementation Program Amendment for City of Carlsbad LCPA No. LCP-6-CII-14- 0597-1 as submitted, STAFF RECOMMENDATION OF REJECTION: Staff recommends a YES vote. Passage of this motion will result in rejection of Implementation Program and the adoption of the following resolution and findings. The motion passes only by an afl^irmative vote of a majority ofthe Commissioners present. RESOLUTION TO DENY CERTIFICATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM AS SUBMITTED: The Commission hereby denies certification of the Implementation Program Amendment submitted for the City of Carlsbad and adopts the findings set forth below on grounds that the Implementation Program as submitted does not conform with, and is inadequate to carry out, the provisions of the certified Land Use Plan. Certification of the Implementation Program would not meet the requirements of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act as there are feasible altematives and mitigation measures that would substantially lessen the significant adverse impacts on the environment that will result from certification of the Implementation Program as submitted II. MOTION II: / move that the Commission certify the Implementation Program Amendment for City of Carlsbad LCPA No. LCP-6- CII-14-0597-1, if it is modified as suggested in this staff report. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a YES vote. Passage of this motion will result in certification of the Implementation Program Amendment with suggested modifications and the adoption of the following resolution and findings. The motion passes only by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Commissioners present. RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY THE IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM AMENDMENT WITH SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS; The Commission hereby certifies the Implementation Program Amendment for the City of Carlsbad if modified as suggested and adopts the findings set forth below on grounds that the Implementation Program Amendment, with the suggested modifications, conforms with and is adequate to carry out the certified Land Use Plan. Certification of Page 7 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 the Implementation Program Amendment if modified as suggested complies with the Califomia Environmental Quality Act, because either 1) feasible mitigation measures and/or altematives have been incorporated to substantially lessen any significant adverse effects of the Implementation Program Amendment on the environment, or 2) there are no further feasible altematives and mitigation measures that would substantially lessen any significant adverse impacts on the environment. PART IIL SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS Staff recommends the following suggested revisions to the proposed Implementation Plan be adopted. The underlined sections represent language that the Commission suggests be added, and the strike- out sections represent language which the Commission suggests be deleted from the language as originally submitted. 1. Modify Comprehensive Sign Standards, Part 4, Section C. Franchise Signs, subsection 2 as follows: 2. If more than one franchise is located on one lot, an additional freestanding sign, wall, or monument mav be allowed, signage for additional franchises shall be co-located on the existing freestanding and/or monument sign, with additional wall signs as necessarv. Such signs shall meet the following criteria: [...J (no further edits to this section) 2. Modify Comprehensive Sign Standards, Part 4, Section F, Car Country Identification Signs, subsection 4 as follows: 4. Entry Monument Signs a. Up to six entry monument signs that specifically identify Car Country as a whole may be allowed. Individual dealership or other commercial entitv names/logos are not permitted on these signs. b. The entry monument signs shall be allowed at or near the primary entry points to Car Country at: • Cannon Road (south side onlv)/Paseo Del Norte • Cannon Road (south side onlv)/Car Country Drive • Paseo Del Norte/Car Country Drive • Cannon Road (south side only) between Car Country Drive and Paseo Del Norte Page 8 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 br c. Signs may be located on new or existing site/retaining walls or they may be constmcted as freestanding monument signs. 07 d, Entry monument signs shall not exceed eight feet in height. 4. e. The sign area for any individual entry monument sign shall not exceed 60 square feet. 3. Modify Comprehensive Sign Standards, Part 4, Section G. Regional Commercial Sign, subsection 2 as follows: 1. Only one regional commercial sign shall be permitted within the Car Country Specific Plan Area. The primary purpose ofthe sign, which may be oriented to Interstate 5, shall be to advertise the entire Car Country development. 2. This sign shall not exceed ^35 feet in height and 150 square feet of static sign area. [...] 4. Modify Comprehensive Sign Standards, Part 4, Section G. Regional Commercial Sign, subsection 4 as follows: 4. Digital Display Sign et-.—A digital display sign may be located on the regional commercial sign subjoot to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the City Council. b. The overall height of tho regional commercial sign shall not exceed 65 feet and the digital display sign area shall not exceed 625 square feet (25 ft. hoight X 25 ft. width). Tho design, the size of the digital display area and the overall sign height shall be reviewed through the Conditional Use Permit process. 6;—The Conditional Use Permit will include detailed digital display sign development standards. Specific operational details of the sign (i.e.: the "dwell time", the time of transition between messages and tho brightness of the screen) will be decided through approval of the Conditional Use Permit by the City Council. d. Tho digital display sign shall bo designed so as not to create a potentially significant safety impact to motorists and other highway users due to light and glare. At a maximum, the light output shall not exceed the limits imposed under Califomia Vehicle Code Section 21466.5 (Light Impairing Drivers Vision) or the recommendations of the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA), whichever is more restrictive. Light levels omitted from the digital display sign shall be set Page 9 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-I4-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 to adjust, based on ambiont light conditions at any given time (i.e., night versus daytime). —The Conditional Use Permit application shall include documentation that the digital display sign has been submitted to the Airport Land Use Commission for an obstmction analysis by the FAA to ensure that there are no conflicts with the height and sizo of the sign or any concems related to reoepfion. 5. Modify Comprehensive Sign Standards, Part 4, Section G. Regional Commercial Sign, subsection 5 as follows: 5. Coastal Development Permit Any Regional Commercial/Digital Display Sign proposal requires the approval of a coastal development permit and must be consistent with all applicable policies and requirements of the certified Local Coastal Program. PART IV. FINDINGS FOR REJECTION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT, AS SUBMITTED A. AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION This request involves a city-initiated LCP amendment to the Car Country Specific Plan, which is certified as part of its LCP Implementation Plan. No changes to the City's certified LCP Land Use Plans are proposed herein. The City of Carlsbad is requesting amendments to part of the City's IP in order to implement revisions to the Car Country Specific Plan. The revisions include modifications to the Comprehensive Sign Program's existing sign standards (Initiative 2) and streamlining of the review process for projects involving minor onsite improvements (Initiative 4). Specifically, the proposed modifications to the Comprehensive Sign Program (i.e. Initiative 2) would allow for greater flexibility for each dealership to comply with franchise-specific sign requirements and to address on-site circulation needs, as well as establish a consistent design-theme for the auto mall. The proposed sign revisions for Car Country include: • minor text changes to reflect updated terminology and references (such as "Comprehensive Sign Program" changing to "Comprehensive Sign Standards"); • one additional freestanding, wall or monument sign may be allowed if more than one dealership is located on one lot (franchise signage); Page 10 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-C1I-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 • addition of onsite directional signage, unique to Car Country (involving non- commercial messages and directional symbols only, with signs limited to six feet in height and six square feet per sign, and no more than three signs per driveway entrance); • Car Country identification signs (permitting "Entry Monument Signs" and "Wayfinding Signs" within the boundaries of Car Country, with a maximum aggregate sign area of 600 square feet and a unified design theme complementary to the existing Spanish/Mediterranean architecture of Car Country). Entry monument signs would be limited to six signs, to be located at or near the primary entry points to Car Country, with a maximum height of eight feet and a maximum area of 60 square feet per monument sign. Wayfinding signs would be limited to a maximum of four signs, to be located at secondary intersections, midblock locations, or other appropriate locations, with a maximum height of fourteen feet and a maximum area of 60 square feet per sign, with unified sign copy; • a regional commercial sign (previously identified as a "freeway oriented sign", with a maximum height of 35 feet) of up to 50 feet in height; • and the requirement that any regional commercial sign must be approved through a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and be consistent with the City's LCP. Initiative 4 would simplify and streamline the approval process for minor site improvements and make text changes to clean up inconsistencies and provide clarity of interpretation within the Specific Plan text. Currently, any proposed onsite improvement requires approval of a Site Development Plan (SDP) by the Planning Commission at a public hearing. To streamline the review process, the City is proposing to reassign the approval authority to the lowest appropriate decision-making authority (pursuant to Section I. C. ofthe Specific Plan's General Requirements) and establish a minor administrative approval process (i.e. a Minor SDP). The Minor SDP would allow for administrative approvals by the City Planner for modifications and additions to existing facilities provided that the improvements are in full compliance with the provisions of the Specific Plan. A Minor SDP would apply to projects involving an addition to an existing building that would result in an increase of between ten and fifty percent of the intemal floor of the existing building and construction of new buildings that would result in an increase of between ten and fifty percent of the combined intemal floor area of all existing onsite buildings. In addition, a new category, "Exemptions", is being proposed. Exempt projects (i.e. those exempt from a SDP) would be those that are considered to be minor improvements that are consistent with all development standards and all aspects of the Specific Plan, and could be approved in conjunction with a building permit. Such projects would include: any addition to an existing building that would result in an increase of less than ten percent of the intemal floor area of the existing building, constmction of new buildings that would resuh in an increase of less than ten percent of the combined intemal floor area of all existing onsite buildings, interior/exterior improvements that do not add square footage, and modifications to outdoor lighting plans. A SDP (and Page 11 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 Planning Commission approval) would still be required for all projects involving any improvement to a building that would result in an increase of more than fifty percent of the intemal fioor area of an existing building, construction of new buildings that would result in an increase of more than fifty percent of the combined intemal floor area of all existing onsite buildings, and constmction of any new building(s) or permanent physical improvements on a vacant lot. Additionally, references to the requirement of a CDP for all new development projects (including those projects exempted from a SDP), unless found to be exempt from a CDP (pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.201) are also included in Section I. D. of the Specific Plan's General Requirements and Section 11. C. of the Specific Plan's Development Review Process. B. FINDINGS FOR REJECTION The standard of review for LCP implementation submittals or amendments is their consistency with and ability to carry out the provisions of the certified LUP. a) Purpose and Intent of the Ordinance The purpose of the ordinance is to update the Car Country Comprehensive Sign Standards by modifying the existing sign standards to provide a greater flexibility in allowable signage, in addition to streamlining the permit and review process for minor improvements. b) Maior Provisions ofthe Ordinance The major provisions of the proposed ordinance would allow: • additional freestanding, wall, or monuments signs if more than one dealership is located on one lot; • Car Country identification signs (both entry monument signs and wayfinding signs); and • a 50 foot high, stand-alone, regional commercial sign, facing the 1-5 freeway; c) Adequacy ofthe Ordinance to Implement the Certified LUP The Commission can only reject such amendments where it can be shown that the amendment would be inconsistent with the certified Land Use Plan (LUP) and/or render the Implementation Program (IP) inadequate to carry out the LUP. In this case, the applicable LUP is the Mello II segment. [don't separate titles from content] Page 12 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 Applicable Land Use Plan Policies Land Use - Mello II Policv 8-1 (Site Development Review): The Scenic Preservation Overlay Zone should be applied where necessary throughout the Carlsbad Coastal Zone to assure the maintenance of existing views and panoramas. Sites considered for development should undergo individual review to determine if the proposed development will obstmct views or otherwise damage the visual beauty ofthe area. The Planning Commission should enforce appropriate height limitations and see- through constmction, as well as minimize alterations to topography. Policv 8-5 (Signage): On premise signs should be designed as an integral part of new development in addition: (A) Each business or establishment shall be entitles to one facade sign. (B) Each shopping complex shall have only one directory sign which shall not exceed fifteen feet in height, including mounding. (C) Monument sign height including mounding shall not exceed eight feet tall and shall apply where three or fewer commercial establishments exist on a parcel. (D) Tall freestanding and roof signs shall not be allowed. (E) Off-premises signs shall not be allowed. (F) Current City regulations shall govem the number of square feet in each permitted sign. d) Specific Findings for Denial. The Commission must reject amendments where it can be shown that the amendment would be inconsistent with the certified Land Use Plan (LUP) and/or render the Implementation Program (IP) inadequate to carry out the LUP. In this case, the updated Sign Program regulations cannot be found consistent with the certified LUP and therefore must be rejected as submitted. As is the case with revisions to other sign programs or sign ordinances, the Commission is typically concemed with the potential for the proposed revisions to result in impacts to coastal views, scenic resources, and community character. Car Country is bounded by the Interstate 5 (1-5) freeway to the west and Cannon Road to the north, while signage located along Paseo del Norte is also sporadically visible to predominanfly northbound, but also southbound, traffic on the 1-5. The 1-5 freeway in San Diego County is a major coastal access linkage and scenic corridor with dramatic ocean views; it has been listed by Caltrans as an eligible state scenic highway, with significantly less freeway-oriented signage than is evident in other neighboring coundes. Although there are no ocean views immediately visible adjacent to Car Country, Agua Hedionda Lagoon is located less than one mile north of the northem boundary (Cannon Road) of Car Country and is soon Page 13 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-05 97-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 visible from the 1-5 freeway when driving northbound past Car Country. Given the scenic value of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon, adding additional signage that is visible from the 1-5, or increasing the height of the freeway-oriented sign, in such close proximity would provide a stark contrast to the natural beauty of the lagoon. Additionally, Cannon Road is a major coastal access route and provides for views of Agua Hedionda Lagoon around the intersection of Car Country Drive. When first approved, the certified Car Country Sign Program allowed for greater flexibility and deviation from the citywide Sign Ordinance and the coastal sign standards established under Policy 8-5 of the Mello II LUP. This is due to the uniqueness of Car Country, in that it is the only location within the City of Carlsbad where multiple car dealerships are concentrated into an auto mall. Two of the major deviations from Policy 8-5 already incorporated into the Specific Plan are the allowance for tall freestanding signs and off-premise signs. The existing Car Country Sign Program permits one freestanding sign per lot of up to 35 feet in heighL including one freestanding sign which may be oriented to 1-5. However, the proposed revisions to the sign program would involve allowing either an additional freestanding sign (of up to 35 feet in height), monument sign (of up to 8 feet in height) or wall sign per lot when more than one dealership (franchise) is located on the same lot. Therefore, for lots with more than one dealership located thereon, up to two 35 foot high freestanding signs could be located on those lots and be visible from the 1-5 - adding to visual clutter of signage when viewed from both sides of the freeway. This provision would also further the sign program's deviation from LUP Policy 8-5's sign standards, in that the number of tall freestanding signs could potentially double at certain locations. The proposed increase in height (from 35 feet to 50 feet) for the regional commercial freestanding sign, specifically allowed to be freeway-oriented, would also deviate further from LUP Policy 8-5. Furthermore, the proposed increase in height would also set an adverse precedent for all sign programs in San Diego County's coastal zone, especially for any future freeway-facing signage. Additionally, both the potential increase in the number of tall freestanding signs and the increase in height of the regional commercial freestanding sign facing 1-5 would not be consistent in maintaining existing views and panoramas, as specified in LUP Policy 8-1. These proposed changes would also not be consistent with LUP Policy 8-5, which asserts that tall freestanding signs shall not be allowed within the Mello II segment of the City. North San Diego County has a distinct absence of tall freestanding signs or billboards, particularly along the 1-5 freeway. The existing freeway-oriented, Car Country freestanding sign is a rare exception; although the current sign (at 35 feet in height) is at least below the height of adjacent trees and consistent with the height ofthe surrounding buildings. The overwhelming majority of LCPs in San Diego County contain policies that either prohibit, or limit in height (to less than the existing 35 foot tall Car Country freestanding sign) tall freestanding, freeway-oriented signs, which has been highly effective in maintaining the I-5's scenic qualities. Notably, there are a number of hotels and other commercial uses adjacent to the 1-5 freeway that currently rely on large wall signs for visibility from the freeway. However, if an even higher (i.e. 50 foot) freeway-oriented, freestanding sign is approved for Car Country, it would establish an adverse precedent Page 14 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 leading to future proposals for tall freestanding, freeway-oriented, signs for other hotels/commercial uses. Finally, the City's and proponents' rationale for the proposed increase in height of the freeway-oriented, freestanding sign for Car Country is that its visibility to southbound traffic is sometimes obscured by the central median vegetation. However, based on multiple trips along this corridor and visual analyses, the sign is easily visible to both southbound and northbound freeway traffic. Similarly, Car Country identification signage, if allowed on both the north and south sides of Cannon Road, would also be inconsistent with Policy 8-5's prohibition of off- site signs and Policy 8-l's intent to assure the maintenance of existing views and panoramas. This is because the north side of Cannon Road is not part of the Car Country properties, and any signage located there would, therefore, constitute off-premise signage and be in non-compliance with Policy 8-5. Additionally, the north side of Cannon Road, which is a major coastal access route with views of Agua Hedionda, allows for views towards Agua Hedionda Lagoon, and any monument signs located along the north side of Cannon Road would detract from these views - thus representing an inconsistency with Policy 8-1. Therefore, allowing up to six, double-faced, entry monument signs, which can be located on only the south side of Cannon Road where it intersects with Paseo Del Norte and Car Country Drive, as well as on the south side of Cannon Road in between these two intersections, and at the intersection of Paseo Del Norte and Car Country Drive, would avoid this potential view impact and maintain consistency with Policies 8-1 and 8-5. Over proliferation of signage within the Coastal Zone portion of Carlsbad is minimal, but Car Country's existing sign program currently allows for less restrictive sign controls than for other commercial uses. Therefore, the proposed revisions to the sign program represent a potential for coastal resource impacts in the Coastal Zone, through direct view blockage or general visual blight associated with the constmction of more freestanding signs, off-site signage, and a taller freeway-oriented, freestanding sign which is inconsistent with the City's LCP. PARTY. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT, IF MODIFIED For the reasons stated in Section IV above, as proposed, the LCP amendment cannot be found consistent with the City's certified Mello II LUP. As such, five suggested modifications have been included to bring the City's Implementation Plan into consistency with said LUP. Suggested Modification No. 1 has been included because the LCP amendment could increase the number of tall freestanding signs (potentially visible from the 1-5 freeway), which would be inconsistent with LUP PoHcies 8-1 and 8-5. As such, Suggested Modification No. 1 requires that if more than one franchise is located on one lot, signage for each franchise (dealership) shall be co-located on the existing freestanding and/or monument sign, with addhional wall signs as necessary. Page 15 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 Suggested Modification No. 2 addresses the inconsistency of the proposed six off- premise entry monument signs (to be used for Car Country identification purposes) with Policies 8-1 and 8-5 of the LUP. Instead of allowing up to six entry monument signs at various entry points along the boundaries of Car Country, which could potentially include signs on the north side of Cannon Road, Suggested Modification No. 2 permits up to six, double-faced, entry monument signs, which can be located on only the south side of Cannon Road where it intersects with Paseo Del Norte and Car Country Drive, as well as on the south side of Cannon Road in between these two intersections, and at the intersection of Paseo Del Norte and Car Country Drive. This modification also ensures that no commercial entity can advertise their services on such signs. LUP Policies 8-1 and 8-5 set forth that existing views should be maintained and that tall freestanding signs shall not be allowed within the Mello II segment of the City. Additionally, north San Diego County has a distinct absence of tall freestanding signs or billboards, particularly along the 1-5 freeway. The existing Car Country sign freeway- oriented freestanding sign is a rare exception to this pattem of development. Furthermore, the overwhelming majority of LCPs in San Diego County contain policies that either prohibit, or limit in heighL any tall freestanding, freeway-oriented signs, which has been highly effective in maintaining the 1-5's scenic qualities. Also, there are a number of hotels and other commercial uses adjacent to the 1-5 freeway that currently rely on large wall signs for visibility from the freeway, but if an even higher (i.e. 50 foot) freeway-oriented, freestanding sign is approved for Car Country, it would establish an adverse precedent which could lead to future proposals for tall freestanding, freeway- oriented, signs from those hotels/commercial uses. Finally, the primary reason for the proposed increase in height of the freeway-oriented sign for Car Country was that its visibility to southbound traffic is sometimes obscured by the central median vegetation. However, multiple trips along the corridor and visual analyses document that the sign is easily visible to all northbound and southbound freeway traffic. As such, Suggested Modification No. 3 includes language that maintains the freeway-oriented, regional commercial sign at the existing height limit of 35 feet, as established within the current Car Country Sign Program. All four of these suggested modifications would offer an increased flexibility of signage within the Car Country Specific Plan area, but will minimize impacts to coastal resources, public views and community character (consistent with the City's LCP). In addition, the City's LCP amendment contains language that would allow for the constmction of digital display signage under certain circumstances. However, the City has subsequently decided to not support digital display signage and is now requesting that the code language permitting digital display signage be removed from the subject amendment. As such. Suggested Modification Nos. 4 «& 5 removes any reference to include digital signage as part of this proposed LCP amendment. In this case, the City's ultimate determination to disallow digital display signage is more consistent with the certified LUP and efforts to avoid visual clutter and maintain the scenic amenities of the 1-5 corridor. Page 16 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 The inclusion of onsite directional signage by the proposed LCP Amendment is not expected to negatively impact visual resources, due to the limited size (a maximum of 6 square feet per sign) of the signs and onsite location, which means they will not be visible from the 1-5 freeway or Cannon Road. Finally, the proposed streamlining of the review process for development projects within Car Country (i.e. Initiative 4) is not expected to adversely impact coastal resources, due to the requirement of a CDP (established under Section I. D. of the Specific Plan's General Requirements and Section II. C. of the Specific Plan's Development Review Process) for all development (including projects exempted from a SDP), unless found to be exempt from a CDP (pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.201). Such projects would still be required to comply with the 35 foot building height limitation, setbacks and other development standards, and through the Coastal Development Permit review process, potential impacts to coastal (public) access, visual resources or sensitive biological resources would be avoided. In conclusion, the City is proposing revisions to expand the flexibility of signage within the Car Country Specific Plan Sign Program along with streamlining the permit review process for development projects within Car Country. The proposed amendment's sign program revisions have the potential to raise concems pertaining to the amendment's consistency with the City's certified Mello II LUP (specifically to signage and public views/scenic resources). Consequently, five suggested modifications have been incorporated to ensure the protection of public views and scenic resources. It is only through the inclusion of these revisions that the City's amendment can be found consistent with and adequate to carry out the certified policies of the City's Mello II LUP. PART VL CONSISTENCY WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY ACT (CEOA) Section 21080.9 of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exempts local govemment from the requirement of preparing an environmental impact report (EIR) in connection with its activities and approvals necessary forthe preparation and adoption of a local coastal program. The Commission's Local Coastal Program (LCP) review and approval program has been found by the Resources Agency to be functionally equivalent to the EIR process. Thus, under CEQA Section 21080.5, the Commission is relieved of the responsibility to prepare an EIR for its review of an LCP or LCP amendment submittal, instead requiring the Commission to prepare a functional equivalent environmental analysis document consistent with its certified program. At the local level, in connection with the revisions to the Car Country Specific Plan, the City determined that the subject LCP amendment is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)3, where it exempts projects, "...where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment." The City asserts that the changes proposed by Page 17 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 this amendment are primarily procedural in nature, are not substantial, and will not significantly affect the existing development standards in the Zoning Ordinance; therefore, the project will not result in a significant effect on the environment. Nevertheless, the Commission is required, in a LCP submittal or, as in this case, a LCP amendment submittal, to find that the approval of the proposed LCP, or LCP, as amended, conforms to CEQA provisions, including the requirement in CEQA section 21080.5(d)(2)(A) that the amended LCP will not be approved or adopted as proposed if there are feasible altemative or feasible mitigation measures available which would substantially lessen any significant adverse impact which the activity may have on the environment. (14 CCR. §§ 13542(a), 13540(f), and 13555(b)). The Commission finds that approval of the proposed LCP amendmenL as submitted, would result in specific impacts under the meaning of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act. Specifically, the proposed LCP amendment is inconsistent with the certified LUP and could result in potential impacts to scenic resources and public views, as well as signage that is out of scale/character with the surrounding community. However, with the inclusion of the suggested modifications, the revised sign ordinance would not resuh in significant impacts to the environment within the meaning of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act. Therefore, the Commission finds that approval of the LCP amendment will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. {G:\San Diego\Reports\LCPs\Carlsbad\LCP-6-CIl-14-0597-1 (Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4) stf rpt.doc.docx) Page 18 VCARLSBAD FILE COPY Community & Economic Development www.carlsbadca.gov January 6, 2015 Ms. Deborah N. Lee District IVIanager California Coastal Commissioners Suite 103 7575 Metropolitan Drive San Diego, CA 92108-4421 SUBJECT: LCPA 12-01 - CAR COUNTRY INITIATIVES 2 & 4 - LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 - ITEM W27B Dear Coastal Commissioners and Ms. Lee, In 2010, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad directed city staff to engage representatives of the Car Country dealerships with the goal of developing a list of improvements and recommendations that would address the needs and concerns of the dealerships. Over the next several years, this working group collaborated on dozens of suggestions which were presented to the City Council. The purpose ofthis Local Coastal Program amendment is to implement a number of the recommendations of the Car Country Carlsbad Working Group related specifically to updating the Car Country Sign Standards and streamlining the approval process for certain types of projects. City staff has had several productive discussions with California Coastal Commission (CCC) staff regarding the proposed amendments and suggested modifications, and have come to mutual understanding on a number of CCC staffs concerns, including consensus on Suggested Modifications No. 2,4 and 5. We appreciate your staffs diligence and attention to this proposed LCPA. However, the city and CCC staff were not able to come to agreement on Suggested Modifications No. 1 and No. 3. Suggested Mociification No. 1 eliminates an existing provision in the sign program which allows an additional freestanding, wall or monument sign if there is more than one franchise on a lot. Suggested Modification No. 3 rejects a proposed height increase of 15 feet for the one freeway-oriented sign that identifies Car Country to motorists traveling on the 1-5 freeway. The City of Carlsbad urges the Coastal Commission to reject these suggested modifications for the reasons listed below. Suggested Modification No. 1 The Car Country sign standards for Franchise Signs currently allow one freestanding sign on a lot. The Carlsbad City Council approved a revision to this sign standard to allow a monument sign in addition to the freestanding sign. There is also an existing standard that applies in instances where there is more than one franchise on a lot. This existing sign standard allows one additional freestanding, wall, or monument sign if more than one franchise is located on the lot. Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 T 760-602-4600 F 760-602-8559 :i^2 LCPA 12-01 - CAR COUNTRY INTITATIVES 2 & 4 - LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 - ITEI\m27B January 6, 2015 Page 2 After reviewing the CCC staff report, it is clear that there is a misunderstanding of the City's proposed revision related to Franchise Signs. The CCC staff report incorrectly states that the proposed sign revisions include "one additional freestanding, wall, or monument sign may be allowed if more than one dealership is located on a lot (franchise sign)." To the contrary, this is an existing provision which is extremely important to maintain because oftentimes, the parent company of an automotive franchise will not allow their brand to be co-located on a sign with other brands. Unfortunately, CCC staffs Suggested Modification No. 1 would eliminate the existing provisions for an additional freestanding or monument sign if more than one franchise is located in a lot; and instead, require co-location of multiple franchise signage on one freestanding sign. This suggested modification is unacceptable and the City urges the Coastal Commission to reject suggested Modification No. 1. Suggested Modification 3 re: Increase in height for an existing Freeway Oriented Sign The City is requesting a 15-foot increase in height for an existing regional commercial freeway-oriented sign that advertises the Car Country Carlsbad auto mall. The existing 35-foot tall freestanding sign has a sign area of 150 square feet and no changes are proposed to the allowable sign area. The si^n is fairly visible from northbound 1-5. However, visibility from southbound 1-5 is impacted due to vegetation in the freeway median which is compounded by the distance from the southbound lanes to the sign on the east side of the freeway. Unfortunately, CalTrans does not regularly maintain these shrubs to ensure that the regional auto mall's sign is visible. The City provided visual simulations to CCC staff to illustrate how the determination was made that there would be no visual impact to coastal resources resulting from the request to increase the height of the sign from 35' to 50'. Theses visual simulations are included as an attachment to this letter. The CCC staff report states that an increase in the height of the sign would not be consistent in maintaining existing views and panoramas as specified in LUP Policy 8-1; and that the proposed revision would be inconsistent with LUP Policy 8.5 which asserts that tall freestanding signs shall not be allowed in the Mello II segment of the City. The CCC staff analysis states that the proposed revisions to the sign program "represent a potential for coastal resource impacts . . . through direct view blockage or general visual blight" and would provide a "stark contrast to the natural beauty ofthe lagoon." The City disagrees with these assertions and believes that there are extenuating circumstances that should be considered which support the requested height increase. Car Country is located on the east side of the 1-5 freeway south of Cannon Road, about mile east of the Pacific Ocean. There are no views of the coast from the 1-5 freeway in the vicinity of the Car Country auto mall and the Agua Hedionda Lagoon is not visible from northbound 1-5 until at least mile north v)f Cannon Road, and approximately one mile from the sign's location. The only public street that has a view of both the sign and the Pacific Ocean is Armada Drive which is about Yi mile east of the sign. However, the existing sign does not obstruct any public views ofthe ocean due to the topography ofthe land and the built environment. It is also clear from the visual exhibits that a 50' tall sign would not obstruct views of the coastline (See Exhibits 3 and 4). The Agua Hedionda Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean only become visible from northbound 1-5 at a distance of approximately one mile or more past the sign and therefore, the proposed increase in sign height would not contrast with the beauty of the coastline or lagoon. Tall eucalyptus trees along the east side of the freeway block the view of the sign so that it is visible for only about eight seconds to northbound and southbound travelers. As such, the increased sign height would not degrade or result in visual blight of the 1-5 corridor. The auto mall is a unique use that serves the NI^TIVES 2 & 4 - LCP-6-C1I-14-0597-1 - ITEI^I LCPA 12-01 - CAR COUNTRY INiTlATIVES 2 & 4 - LCP-6-C1I-14-0597-1 - ITEM^27B Januarys, 2015 Page 3 region. Because unique sign standards have been approved for the auto mall, the requested increase in sign height would not set a precedent for other commercial uses along the 1-5 corridor. For these reasons, the City believes that requested increase in the height of the sign would have no adverse visual impact to existing views and panoramas as specified in LUP Policy 8-1 or LUP Policy 8-5. And the City respectfully requests that the Coastal Commission reject Suggested Modification No. 3. In summary, it is important to note that CCC staff report acknowledges that the Car Country Sign Program allowed for greater flexibility and deviation from the citywide Sign Ordinance and the coastal sign standards established under Policy 8-5 of the Mello II LCP due to the uniqueness of Car Country in that it is the only location within Carlsbad where multiple car dealerships are concentrated into an auto mall. The Car Country Specific Plan was developed for a unique use in the City of Carlsbad and it contains unique sign standards that address the need to identify Car Country as a regional destination and as well as the need to identify individual dealerships. The city and the Car Country dealerships spent many months collaborating on these comprehensive revisions to the Car County Sign Standards. Please support the city's revisions allowing an additional monument sign on each lot and allowing an increase in sign height from 35 feet to 50 feet for the freeway oriented sign and reject CCC staffs Suggested Modification No. 1 and No. 3. Sincerely, DON NEU, AlCP City Planner DN:BK:fn c: Gary Barbario, Assistant City Manager Glen Van Peski, Community & Economic Development Director Dave de Cordova, Principal Planner J. P. Paynter, Hoehen Motors File Copy Data Entry Attachments: Exhibits 1-6 (Please note that Exhibits 1 and 2 have an "X" through the previously proposed 65' tall LED sign which was denied by the Carlsbad City Council.) EXHIBIT 1 NORTHBOUND 1-5 FREEWAY :MI 51 YESCO IB AS BB •Mi 4 MKM. ItwwMj 8047934 5 of 6 EXHIBIT 2 SOUTHBOUND 1-5 FREEWAv EMI IMC. 51 YESCO : . •. . W W : '.y ! •tiJ.r... "••'an 804793 4 4 of 6 EXHIBIT 3 EXHIBIT 4 Approximate height of a 50' tall sign Existing 35' tall sign EXHIBIT 5 EXHIBIT 6 Barbara Kennedy From: Casswell, Rick@Coastal <Rick.Casswell@coastal.ca.gov> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 12:52 PM To: Barbara Kennedy; Don Neu Cc: Lee, Deborah@Coastal; Buhr, Gabriel@Coastal; Lilly, Diana@Coastal Subject: RE: Car Country Carlsbad and Prop D Hello Barbara, I had a really nice Thanksgiving. Thank you for asking. I hope you did too? With regard to the Car Country LCPA Commission staff has revised SuggestecJ Modification 2 (see below) to allow for the requested 6 entry monument signs for Car Country. However, we wiil hold with our position on the freeway sign and recommend against the increased height, per Suggested Modification 3. This is due to the long-standing absence of freeway facing pole signs within the Coastal Zone of San Diego County, which is reflected by the total prohibition of freeway facing pole signs for a number of cities' LCPs within the San Diego County Coastal Zone. Additionally, the LUP Policies 8-1 and 8-5 set forth that existing views should be maintained and that tall freestanding signs shall not be allowed within the Mello II segment of the City. Also, with the 1-5 being classified by Caltrans as eligible for designation as a scenic highway, the potential height increase would be detrimental to the scenic qualities of this portion of freeway. Finally, the City's and proponents' rationale for the proposed increase in height of the freeway-oriented, freestanding sign for Car Country is that its visibility to southbound traffic is sometimes obscured by the central median vegetation. However, based on multiple trips along this corridor and staffs site visit analysis, the sign is easily visible to both southbound and northbound freeway traffic. Suggested Modification 2. Modify Comprehensive Sign Standards, Part 4, Section F, Car Coimtry Identification Signs, subsection 4 as follows: 4. Entry Monument Signs a. Up to six entry monument signs that specifically identify Car Country as a whole may be allowed. Individual dealership or other commercial entitv names/logos are not permitted on these signs. b. The entry monument signs shall be allowed at or near the primary entry points to Car Country at: • Cannon Road (south side only)/Paseo Del Norte • Cannon Road (south side onlv)/Car Country Drive • Paseo Del Norte/Car Country Drive • Cannon Road (south side only) between Car Country Drive and Paseo Del Norte hr c. Signs may be located on new or existing site/retaining walls or they may be constmcted as freestanding monument signs. er d. Entry monument signs shall not exceed eight feet in height. d. e. The sign area for any individual entry monument sign shall not exceed 60 square feet. Please let me know if you have any questions priorto our conference call on Tuesoay. Best regards, Rick Casswell Coastal Program Analyst II California Coastal Commission San Diego District Office (619) 767-2370 rick. casswelK^coastal. ca. gov ((A CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION From: Barbara Kennedy [mailto:Barbara.Kennedy@carlsbadca.gov] Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 4:30 PM To: Casswell, Rick@Coastal Subject: Car Country Carlsbad and Prop D Hi Rick- I wanted to follow up with you and see if you have any comments to share with us on either of these projects prior to our conference call next week. Hope you had a good old fashioned American Thanksgivingl bk C City of Carlsbad Barbara Kennedy, AlCP Associate Planner 760-602-4626 I 760-602-8559 fax I barbara.bennedv@carlsbadca.gov Community and Economic Deuelopment Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 www.carlsbadca.gov STATE OF C/VLIFORNIA - THE NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY EDMUND G. BROWN, JR., Govemor CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION SAN DIEGO AREA 7575 METROPOLITAN DRIVE, SUITE 103 SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-4421 (619) 767-2370 September 24, 2014 TO: COMMISSIONERS AND INTERESTED PERSONS FROM: SHERIL YN SARB, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT DEBORAH LEE, DISTRICT MANAGER, SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT RICK CASSWELL, COASTAL PLANNER, SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT SUBJECT: STAFF RECOMMENDATION ON CITY OF CARLSBAD LCP AMENDMENT NO. LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 (Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4) for Commission Meeting of October 8-10,2014 SYNOPSIS The City of Carlsbad's Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment request #LCP-6-CII- 14-0597-1 involves amendments to the City's Car Country Specific Plan, which in this case, is the primary component of the certified Implementation Plan (IP) for the Car Country regional auto mall, but also supplemented by the City's Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments would update the Car Country Comprehensive Sign Program by modifying the existing sign standards to provide greater flexibility in allowable signage, in addition to streamlining the permit and review process for minor improvements. The subject request was filed as complete on June 26, 2014. Following the approval of a one year time extension request by Commission staff at the AugusL 2014, Commission hearing, the Commission must act on the amendment request by no later than the AugusL 2015, hearing. SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT REOUEST The City of Carlsbad is requesting amendments to an element of the City's IP (which, in this case, is the Car Country Specific Plan) in order to implement revisions to the Plan. The proposed revisions include modifications to the Comprehensive Sign Program's existing signage provisions (Initiative 2) and streamlining of the review process for projects involving minor onsite improvements (Initiative 4). These proposed revisions were the result of a collaborative effort in 2010 between City staff and representatives of the dealerships within Car Cotmtry to make improvements to the Car Country Specific Plan. The proposed sign revisions (i.e. Initiative 2) would allow flexibility for each dealership to comply with franchise-specific sign requirements and to address on-site circulation needs, as well as establish a consistent design-theme for the auto mall. The proposed sign revisions for Car Country include: minor text changes to reflect updated terminology and references, allowance for additional freestanding and monument signs for dealerships (franchise signage); provision for onsite directional signs and standards City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 unique to Car Country; establishment of a maximum aggregate sign area for Car Country identification signs; and limitations on the maximum number of monument signs, as well as specific locations for those monument signs. In addition, the amendment includes a request for one 50 foot high, stand-alone, regional commercial sign in place of the existing provision for a "freeway oriented sign" of up to 35 feet in height. Initiative 4 would simplify and streamline the approval process for minor site improvements and make text changes to clean up inconsistencies and provide clarity of interpretation within the Specific Plan text. Currently, any proposed onsite improvement requires approval of a Site Development Plan (SDP) by the Plarming Commission at a public hearing. To streamline the review process, the City is proposing to reassign the approval authority to the lowest appropriate decision-making authority and to establish a minor administrative approval process (i.e. a Minor SDP). The Minor SDP would allow for administrative approvals by the City Plarmer for modifications and additions to existing facilities provided that the improvements are in full compliance with the provisions of the Specific Plan. In addition, a new category of "Exemptions" is being proposed. Exempt projects would be those that are considered to be minor improvements that are consistent with all development standards and all aspects of the Specific Plan, but would not require a SDP. SUMMARY OF STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Commission can only reject IP amendments where it can be shown that the amendment would be inconsistent with the certified Land Use Plan (LUP) and/or render the IP inadequate to carry out the LUP. Staff recommends denial of the amendment as proposed, and then approval of the amendment with five suggested modifications. Of these, two modifications have been specifically requested by the City, and the others are necessary to achieve consistency with the certified Mello II LUP, which is the applicable LCP segment in this instance. The subject amendment includes substantial changes to the Car Country Specific Plan's Comprehensive Sign Program (which is proposed to be renamed "Comprehensive Sign Standards"). Historically, the Commission's primary concems with sign standards are that the provisions would allow signage that could adversely impact scenic resources and viewsheds to and along the ocean, add to general visual clutter, or be out of character with the surrounding development. The certified Mello II LUP has one specific policy (Policy 8-5) directly pertaining to signage. Policy 8-5 limits signage in the Coastal Zone (within the Mello II Segment) to: 1) one facade sign for each business; 2) one directory sign (no taller than 14ft.) for each shopping complex; and 3) one monument sign (8 ft. or less) on commercial establishments with three or less uses. In addition, tall freestanding, roof, and off- premise signs are prohibited. However, the certified Car Country Specific Plan's sign program was originally established to provide for greater flexibility than the City's certified Sign Ordinance, and established signage provisions that were unique to Car Page 2 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 Country. As a result, the existing sign standards within the Car Country Specific Plan's sign program are, for the most part, less restrictive than the provisions of Policy 8-5. Therefore, policies relating to community character and visual resources also become a basis of review for the proposed revisions. In the case of the Mello II LUP, Policies 8-1 and 8-3 are the applicable policies which relate to maintenance of existing views and community character. Visual resources are of significance given that Car Country is bounded by the Interstate 5 (1-5) freeway to the west and Caimon Road to the north. The 1-5 freeway in San Diego County is a major coastal access link and scenic corridor with dramatic ocean views; it has been listed by Caltrans as an eligible state scenic highway and it is bounded by significantly less freeway-oriented signage than is evident in other neighboring counties. Although there are no ocean views immediately visible adjacent to Car Country, Agua Hedionda Lagoon is located less than one mile north of the northem boundary (Cannon Road) of Car Country and is soon visible from the 1-5 freeway when driving northbound past Car Coimtry. Additionally, Carmon Road is a major coastal access route and provides for views of Agua Hedionda Lagoon around the intersection of Car Country Drive. The proposed Sign Standards have the potential to: increase the number of tall freestanding franchise (dealership) signs, add up to six entry monument signs around the Car Country perimeter entrances, add four wayfinding signs within the Car Country Specific Plan area, add onsite directional signs for each franchise, and increase the height of the freeway-facing regional commercial sign from 35 feet to 50 feet. Suggested Modiflcation No. 1 has been included because the subject amendment could increase the number of tall freestanding franchise signs (potentially visible from the 1-5 freeway), which would be inconsistent with LUP Policies 8-1 and 8-5. This is because Policies 8-1 and 8-5 mandate that existing views shall be maintained and tall freestanding signs shall not be allowed, respectively. As such, Suggested Modification No. 1 requires that if more than one franchise is located on one lot, signage for each franchise (dealership) shall be co-located on the existing freestanding and/or monument sign, with additional wall signs as necessary. Suggested Modification No. 2 addresses the inconsistency of the proposed six off- premise entry monument signs (to be used for Car Country identification purposes) with Policies 8-1, 8-3, and 8-5 of the LUP. Policy 8-5 prohibits off-premise signs, while Policies 8-1 and 8-3 require the protection of views and preservation of community character. Given that off-premise signs are both prohibited and absent from the surrounding community, the allowance of up to six entry monument signs (including up to three of these along Cannon Road, a major coastal access route) would certainly alter the existing community character and impact existing views through a proliferation of signs. Instead of up to six entry monument signs at various entry points along the boundaries of Car Country, Suggested Modification No. 2 permits up to two, double- faced, entry monument signs at only the Cannon Road intersections with Paseo Del Norte and Car Country Drive. These two entrances are the primary entrances to Car Page 3 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 Country for traffic exiting the 1-5 freeway from both the northboimd and southbound lanes, as well as traffic heading westward along Caimon Road. LUP Policies 8-1 and 8-5 set forth that existing views should be maintained and that tall freestanding signs shall not be allowed within the Mello II segment of the City. Additionally, north San Diego County has a distinct absence of tall freestanding signs or billboards, particularly along the 1-5 freeway. The existing freeway-oriented, Car Country freestanding sign is a rare exception to this; although, the current sign (at 35 feet in height) is at least below the height of adjacent trees and consistent with the height of the surrounding buildings. Furthermore, all the existing LCPs in San Diego County contain policies that limit tall freestanding signs, which has been highly effective in maintaining the 1-5's scenic qualities. There are a number of hotels and other commercial uses adjacent to the 1-5 freeway that currently rely on large wall signs for visibility from the freeway, but if an even higher (i.e. 50 foot) freeway-oriented, freestanding sign is approved for Car Country, it would establish an adverse precedent leading to future proposals for tall freestanding, freeway-oriented, signs for other hotels/commercial uses. Finally, the City's and proponents' rationale for the proposed increase in height of the freeway-oriented, freestanding sign for Car Country is that its visibility to southbound traffic is sometimes obscured by the central median vegetation. However, based on multiple trips along this corridor and staffs site visit analysis, the sign is easily visible to both southbound and northbound freeway traffic. As such, Suggested Modification No. 3 includes language that maintains the regional commercial freestanding sign facing 1-5 at the existing height limit of 35 feet, as established within the current Car Country Sign Program. On March 25, 2014, the City Council acted to revoke the City's proposed ordinance to allow digital display signage. As such, digital display signage is now prohibited citywide. This action by the City Council was taken after the City made revisions to the Car Country Specific Plan in January 2014. Consequently, the City has requested the inclusion of additional revisions to delete the digital display provisions. Aside from the City's reconsideration of digital display signage, such signs would likely not be found in conformance with the certified LUP because they would be problematic due to their size and the associated potential to obstruct public views and they would introduce elements inconsistent with the surrounding character. Suggested Modifications 4 «& 5, therefore, remove any reference to include digital signage as part of this proposed LCP amendment. The five suggested modifications have been incorporated to ensure the protection of public views and scenic resources will be implemented by the Car Country Specific Plan's sign program. It is only through the inclusion of these revisions that the City's amendment can be found consistent with, and adequate to carry out, the certified policies ofthe City's Mello II LUP. Finally, the proposed streamlining of the review process for development projects within Car Country (i.e. Initiative 4) is not expected to adversely impact coastal resources, due to the requirement of a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) (established under Part 2, Page 4 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 Section I. D. and Part 3, Section II. C. of the amended Car Country Specific Plan) for all development, unless found to be exempt from a CDP (pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.201). Exempt projects would only apply to very minor development proposals, including: additions to existing buildings that would result in an increase of less than ten percent of the intemal floor area of the existing building, constmction of new buildings that would result in an increase of less than ten percent of the combined intemal floor area of all existing onsite buildings, interior/exterior improvements that do not add square footage, and modifications to outdoor lighting plans. None of the key development standards, other than the height limit for the regional commercial sign that staff is recommending be rejected, are being modified. Therefore, the coastal development review process will ensure application of all the resource protection provisions of the certified LCP. As such, the proposed amendment would not impact coastal (public) access, visual resources, or sensitive biological resources. The appropriate resolutions and motions begin on Page 6. The suggested modifications begin on Page 8. The findings for denial of the Implementation Plan Amendment as submitted begin on Page 10. The findings for approval of the amendment, if modified, begin on Page 15. BACKGROUND LCP Amendment #LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 was submitted with LCP Amendment #LCP- 6-CAR-14-0596-2 on April 16, 2014, and filed as complete on June 16, 2014. LCP Amendment #LCP-6-CAR-14-0596-2 was approved as submitted at the August 2014 Commission hearing. For the subject item, staff worked with City planners to address needed filing material, notably some visual analysis for the proposed sign revisions. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Further information on the City of Carlsbad's LCP Amendment #LCP-6-CII-14-0597-l may be obtained from Rick Casswell, Coastal Plarmer. at (619) 767-2370. Page 5 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 PART I. OVERVIEW LCP HISTORY The City of Carlsbad's certified LCP contains six geographic segments as follows: Agua Hedionda, Mello I, Mello II, West Batiquitos Lagoon/Sammis Properties, East Batiquitos Lagoon/Hunt Properties, and Village Redevelopment. Pursuant to Sections 30170(f) and 30171 ofthe Public Resources Code, the Coastal Commission prepared and approved two portions of the LCP, the Mello I and II segments in 1980 and 1981, respectively. The West Batiquitos Lagoon/ Sammis Properties segment was certified in 1985. The East Batiquitos Lagoon/Hunt Properties segment was certified in 1988. The Village Redevelopment Area LCP was certified in 1988; the City has been issuing coastal development permits there since that time. On October 21, 1997, the City assumed permit jurisdiction and has been issuing coastal development permits for all segments except Agua Hedionda. The Agua Hedionda Lagoon LCP segment is a deferred certification area until an implementation plan for that segment is certified. The Car Country Specific Plan, which was certified in November 2006, acts, in part, as the Implementation Plan (IP) for the Car Country Auto Center, which is located within the Mello II segment of the City. Therefore, this amendment modifies the City's IP only. B. STANDARD OF REVIEW Pursuant to Section 30513 of the Coastal Act, the Commission may only reject Zoning Ordinances or other implementing actions, as well as their amendments, on the grounds that they do not conform with, or are inadequate to carry out, the provisions of the certified land use plan. The Commission shall take action by a majority vote of the Commissioners present. C. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Section 30503 of the Coastal Act requires local govemments to provide the public with maximum opportunities to participate in the development of the LCP amendment prior to its submittal to the Commission for review. The City has held Planning Commission and City Council meetings with regard to the subject amendment request. All of those local hearings were duly noticed to the public. Notice of the subject amendment has been distributed to all known interested parties. Page 6 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 PART IL LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM SUBMITTAL - RESOLUTION Following a public hearing, staff recommends the Commission adopt the following resolution and findings. The appropriate motion to introduce the resolution and a staff recommendation are provided. I. MOTION I: / move that the Commission reject the Implementation Program Amendment for City of Carlsbad LCPA No. LCP-6-CII-14- 0597-1 as submitted. STAFF RECOMMENDATION OF REJECTION; Staff recommends a YES vote. Passage of this motion will result in rejection of Implementation Program and the adoption of the following resolution and findings. The motion passes only by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Commissioners present. RESOLUTION TO DENY CERTIFICATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM AS SUBMITTED; The Commission hereby denies certification of the Implementation Program Amendment submitted for the City of Carlsbad and adopts the findings set forth below on grounds that the Implementation Program as submitted does not conform with, and is inadequate to carry out, the provisions of the certified Land Use Plan. Certification of the Implementation Program would not meet the requirements of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act as there are feasible altematives and mitigation measures that would substantially lessen the significant adverse impacts on the environment that will result from certification of the Implementation Program as submitted II. MOTION II: / move that the Commission certify the Implementation Program Amendment for City of Carlsbad LCPA No. LCP-6- CII-14-0597-1, if it is modified as suggested in this staff report. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a YES vote. Passage of this motion will result in certification of the Implementation Program Amendment with suggested modifications and the adoption of the following resolution and findings. The motion passes only by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Commissioners present. RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY THE IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM AMENDMENT WITH SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS: The Commission hereby certifies the Implementation Program Amendment for the City of Carlsbad if modified as suggested and adopts the findings set forth below on grounds that the Implementation Program Amendment, with the suggested modifications, conforms with and is adequate to carry out the certified Land Use Plan. Certification of Page 7 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 the Implementation Program Amendment if modified as suggested complies with the Califomia Envirormiental Quality Act, because either 1) feasible mitigation measures and/or altematives have been incorporated to substantially lessen any significant adverse effects of the Implementation Program Amendment on the envirormient, or 2) there are no further feasible altematives and mitigation measures that would substantially lessen any significant adverse impacts on the environment. PART III. SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS Staff recommends the following suggested revisions to the proposed Implementation Plan be adopted. The underlined sections represent language that the Commission suggests be added, and the strike out sections represent language which the Commission suggests be deleted from the language as originally submitted. 1. Modify Comprehensive Sign Standards, Part 4, Section C. Franchise Signs, subsection 2 as follows: 2. If more than one franchise is located on one lot, an additional freestanding sign, wall, or monument may bo allowed, signage for additional franchises shall be co-located on the existing freestanding and/or monument sign, with additional wall signs as necessary. Such signs shall meet the following criteria: [...] (no further edits to this section) 2. Modify Comprehensive Sign Standards, Part 4, Section F, Car Country Identification Signs, subsection 4 as follows: 4. Entry Monument Signs a. Up to sBetwo entry monument signs that specifically identify Car Country as a whole may be allowed. Individual dealership names/logos are not permitted on these signs. b. The entry monument signs shall be allowed at or near the primary entry points to Car Country at: • Carmon Road/Paseo Del Norte • Caimon Road/Car Country Drive •—Paseo Del Norte/Car Countr)^ Drive •—Cannon Road between Car Country Drive and Paseo Del Norte bv c. Signs may be located on new or existing site/retaining walls or they may be constructed as freestanding monument signs. Page 8 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 07 d. Entry monument signs shall not exceed eight feet in height. d. e. The sign area for any individual entry monument sign shall not exceed 60 square feet. 3. Modify Comprehensive Sign Standards, Part 4, Section G. Regional Commercial Sign, subsection 2 as follows: 1. Only one regional commercial sign shall be permitted within the Car Country Specific Plan Area. The primary purpose of the sign, which may be oriented to Interstate 5, shall be to advertise the entire Car Country development. 2. This sign shall not exceed 5035 feet in height and 150 square feet of static sign area. [...] 4. Modify Comprehensive Sign Standards, Part 4, Section G. Regional Commercial Sign, subsection 4 as follows: 4. Digital Display Sign —A digital display sign may be located on the regional commercial sign subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the City Council. b-.—The overall height of the regional commercial sign shall not exceed 65 feet and the digital display sign area shall not exceed 625 square feet (25 ft. height x 25 ft. width). The design, the size of the digital display area and the overall sign height shall be reviewed through the Conditional Use Permit process. c. The Conditional Use Permit will include detailed digital display sign development standards. Specific operational details of the sign (i.e.: the "dwell time", the time of transition between messages and the brightness of the screen) will be decided through approval of the Conditional Use Permit by the City Council. 4-.—The digital display sign shall be designed so as not to create a potentially significant safety impact to motorists and other highway users due to light and glare. At a maximum, the light output shall not exceed the limits imposed under Califomia Vehicle Code Section 2H66.5 (Light Impairing Drivers Vision) or the recommendations of the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA), whichever is more restrictive. Light levels emitted from the digital display sign shall be set to adjust, based on ambient light conditions at any given time (i.e., night versus daytime). Page 9 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 —The Conditional Use Permit application shall include documentation that the digital display sign has been submitted to the Airport Land Use Commission for on obstmction analysis by the FAA to ensure that there are no conflicts with the height and size of the sign or any concems related to reception. 5. Modify Comprehensive Sign Standards, Part 4, Section G. Regional Commercial Sign, subsection 5 as follows: 5. Coastal Development Permit Any Regional Commercial/Digital Display Sign proposal requires the approval of a coastal development permit and must be consistent with all applicable policies and requirements of the certified Local Coastal Program. PART IV. FINDINGS FOR REJECTION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT, AS SUBMITTED A. AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION This request involves a city-initiated LCP amendment to the Car Country Specific Plan, which is certified as part of its LCP Implementation Plan. No changes to the City's certified LCP Land Use Plans are proposed herein. The City of Carlsbad is requesting amendments to part of the City's IP in order to implement revisions to the Car Country Specific Plan. The revisions include modifications to the Comprehensive Sign Program's existing sign standards (Initiative 2) and streamlining of the review process for projects involving minor onsite improvements (Initiative 4). Specifically, the proposed modifications to the Comprehensive Sign Program (i.e. Initiative 2) would allow for greater flexibility for each dealership to comply with franchise-specific sign requirements and to address on-site circulation needs, as well as establish a consistent design-theme for the auto mall. The proposed sign revisions for Car Country include: • minor text changes to reflect updated terminology and references (such as "Comprehensive Sign Program" changing to "Comprehensive Sign Standards"); • one additional freestanding, wall or monimient sign may be allowed if more than one dealership is located on one lot (franchise signage); • addition of onsite directional signage, unique to Car Country (involving non- commercial messages and directional symbols only, with signs limited to six feet in height and six square feet per sign, and no more than three signs per driveway entrance); Page 10 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 • Car Country identification signs (permitting "Entry Monument Signs" and "Wayfinding Signs" within the boundaries of Car Country, with a maximum aggregate sign area of 600 square feet and a unified design theme complementary to the existing Spanish/Mediterranean architecture of Car Country). Entry monument signs would be limited to six signs, to be located at or near the primary entry points to Car Country, with a maximum height of eight feet and a maximum area of 60 square feet per monument sign. Wayfinding signs would be limited to a maximum of four signs, to be located at secondary intersections, midblock locations, or other appropriate locations, with a maximum height of fourteen feet and a maximum area of 60 square feet per sign, with unified sign copy; • a regional commercial sign (previously identified as a "freeway oriented sign", with a maximum height of 35 feet) of up to 50 feet in height; • and the requirement that any regional commercial sign must be approved through a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and be consistent with the City's LCP. Initiative 4 would simplify and streamline the approval process for minor site improvements and make text changes to clean up inconsistencies and provide clarity of interpretation within the Specific Plan text. Currently, any proposed onsite improvement requires approval of a Site Development Plan (SDP) by the Plarming Commission at a public hearing. To streamline the review process, the City is proposing to reassign the approval authority to the lowest appropriate decision-making authority (pursuant to Section I. C. of the Specific Plan's General Requirements) and establish a minor administrative approval process (i.e. a Minor SDP). The Minor SDP would allow for administrative approvals by the City Planner for modifications and additions to existing facilities provided that the improvements are in full compliance with the provisions of the Specific Plan. A Minor SDP would apply to projects involving an addition to an existing building that would result in an increase of between ten and fifty percent of the intemal floor of the existing building and construction of new buildings that would result in an increase of between ten and fifty percent of the combined intemal floor area of all existing onsite buildings. In addition, a new category, "Exemptions", is being proposed. Exempt projects (i.e. those exempt from a SDP) would be those that are considered to be minor improvements that are consistent with all development standards and all aspects of the Specific Plan, and could be approved in conjunction with a building permit. Such projects would include: any addition to an existing building that would result in an increase of less than ten percent of the intemal floor area of the existing building, construction of new buildings that would result in an increase of less than ten percent of the combined intemal floor area of all existing onsite buildings, interior/exterior improvements that do not add square footage, and modifications to outdoor lighting plans. A SDP (and Planning Commission approval) would still be required for all projects involving any improvement to a building that would result in an increase of more than fifty percent of the intemal floor area of an existing building, constmction of new buildings that would result in an increase of more than fifty percent of the combined intemal floor area of all existing onsite buildings, and constmction of any new building(s) or permanent physical improvements on a vacant lot. Additionally, Page 11 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 references to the requirement of a CDP for all new development projects (including those projects exempted from a SDP), unless found to be exempt from a CDP (pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.201) are also included in Section I. D. of the Specific Plan's General Requirements and Section II. C. of the Specific Plan's Development Review Process. B. FINDINGS FOR REJECTION The standard of review for LCP implementation submittals or amendments is their consistency with and ability to carry out the provisions of the certified LUP. a) Purpose and Intent ofthe Ordinance The purpose of the ordinance is to update the Car Country Comprehensive Sign Standards by modifying the existing sign standards to provide a greater flexibility in allowable signage, in addition to streamlining the permit and review process for minor improvements. b) Maior Provisions of the Ordinance The major provisions of the proposed ordinance would allow: • additional freestanding, wall, or monuments signs if more than one dealership is located on one lot; • onsite directional signs; • Car Country identification signs (both entry monument signs and wayfinding signs); • a 50 foot high, stand-alone, regional commercial sign, facing the 1-5 freeway; • simplification and streamlining of the approval process for minor site improvements; • a minor administrative approval process for certain projects, through a Minor SDP; • exemptions for very minor improvements; and • text changes to clean up inconsistencies and provide clarity of interpretation within the Specific Plan text. c) Adequacy of the Ordinance to Implement the Certified LUP The Commission can only reject such amendments where it can be shown that the amendment would be inconsistent with the certified Land Use Plan (LUP) and/or render the Implementation Program (IP) inadequate to carry out the LUP. In this case, the applicable LUP is the Mello II segment. Page 12 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 Applicable Land Use Plan Policies Land Use - Mello II Policv 8-1 (Site Development Review): The Scenic Preservation Overlay Zone should be applied where necessary throughout the Carlsbad Coastal Zone to assure the maintenance of existing views and panoramas. Sites considered for development should undergo individual review to determine if the proposed development will obstruct views or otherwise damage the visual beauty of the area. The Planning Commission should enforce appropriate height limitations and see- through construction, as well as minimize alterations to topography. Policv 8-3 (Infill Development Review): While the Scenic Preservation Overlay Zone can be used to enhance the character of new development, the City of Carlsbad should adopt a policy whereby the unique characteristics of older communities (especially the Elm Street corridor) can be protected through their redevelopment scheme. This policy should reflect design standards which are in accordance with the flavor of the existing neighborhood. Policv 8-5 (Signage): On premise signs should be designed as an integral part of new development in addition: (A) Each business or establishment shall be entities to one facade sign. (B) Each shopping complex shall have only one directory sign which shall not exceed fifteen feet in height, including mounding. (C) Monument sign height including mounding shall not exceed eight feet tall and shall apply where three or fewer commercial establishments exist on a parcel. (D) Tall freestanding and roof signs shall not be allowed. (E) Off-premises signs shall not be allowed. (F) Current City regulations shall govem the number of square feet in each permitted sign. d) Specific Findings for Denial. The Commission must reject amendments where it can be shown that the amendment would be inconsistent with the certified Land Use Plan (LUP) and/or render the Implementation Program (IP) inadequate to carry out the LUP. In this case, the updated Sign Program regulations cannot be found consistent with the certified LUP and therefore must be rejected as submitted. As is the case with revisions to other sign programs or sign ordinances, the Commission is typically concemed with the potential for the proposed revisions to result in impacts to coastal views, scenic resources, or community character. Car Country is bounded by the Page 13 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 Interstate 5 (1-5) freeway to the west and Carmon Road to the north, while signage located along Paseo del Norte is also sporadically visible to predominantly northbound, but also southbound, traffic on the 1-5. The 1-5 freeway in San Diego County is a major coastal access linkage and scenic corridor with dramatic ocean views; it has been listed by Caltrans as an eligible state scenic highway, with significantly less freeway-oriented signage than is evident in other neighboring counties. Although there are no ocean views immediately visible adjacent to Car Country, Agua Hedionda Lagoon is located less than one mile north of the northem boundary (Cannon Road) of Car Country and is soon visible from the 1-5 freeway when driving northbound past Car Country. Additionally, Cannon Road is a major coastal access route and provides for views of Agua Hedionda Lagoon around the intersection of Car Country Drive. When first approved, the certified Car Country Sign Program allowed for greater flexibility and deviation from the citywide Sign Ordinance and the coastal sign standards established under Policy 8-5 of the Mello II LUP. This is due to the uniqueness of Car Country, in that it is the only location within the City of Carlsbad where multiple car dealerships are concentrated into an auto mall. Two of the major deviations from Policy 8-5 already incorporated into the Specific Plan are the allowance for tall freestanding signs and off-premise signs. The existing Car Country Sign Program permits one freestanding sign per lot of up to 35 feet in height, including one freestanding sign which may be oriented to 1-5. However, the proposed revisions to the sign program would involve allowing either an additional freestanding sign (of up to 35 feet in height), monument sign (of up to 8 feet in height) or wall sign per lot when more than one dealership (franchise) is located on the same lot. Therefore, for lots with more than one dealership located thereon, up to two 35 foot high freestanding signs could be located on those lots and be visible from the 1-5 - adding to visual clutter of signage when viewed from the freeway. This provision would also further the sign program's deviation from LUP Policy 8-5's sign standards, in that the number of tall freestanding signs could potentially double at certain locations. The proposed increase in height (from 35 feet to 50 feet) for the regional commercial freestanding sign, specifically allowed to be freeway-oriented, would also deviate further from LUP Policy 8-5. Furthermore, the proposed increase in height would also set an adverse precedent for any future freeway facing signage proposed within the Coastal Zone. Additionally, both the potential increase in the number of tall freestanding signs and the increase in height of the regional commercial freestanding sign facing 1-5 would not be consistent in maintaining existing views and panoramas, as specified in LUP Policy 8-1. These proposed changes would also not be consistent with LUP Policy 8-5, which asserts that tall freestanding signs shall not be allowed within the Mello II segment of the City. North San Diego County has a distinct absence of tall freestanding signs or billboards, particularly along the 1-5 freeway. The existing freeway-oriented. Car Country freestanding sign is a rare exception to this; although, the current sign (at 35 feet in height) is at least below the height of adjacent trees and consistent with the height of the surrounding buildings. Furthermore, all the existing LCPs in San Diego County contain policies that limit tall freestanding signs, which has been highly effective in maintaining the I-5's scenic qualities. Notably, there are a number of hotels and other commercial uses adjacent to the 1-5 freeway that currently rely on large wall signs for visibility from the freeway. Page 14 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 However, if an even higher (i.e. 50 foot) freeway-oriented, freestanding sign is approved for Car Country, it would establish an adverse precedent leading to future proposals for tall freestanding, freeway-oriented, signs for other hotels/commercial uses. Finally, the City's and proponents' rationale for the proposed increase in height of the freeway- oriented, freestanding sign for Car Country is that its visibility to southbound traffic is sometimes obscured by the central median vegetation. However, based on multiple trips along this corridor and staffs site visit analysis, the sign is easily visible to both southbound and northbound freeway traffic. Similarly, an over proliferation of Car Country identification signage would also be inconsistent with Policy 8-5's prohibition of off-site signs and Policy 8-l's intent to maintain existing views and panoramas. This is particularly tme for Cannon Road, which is a major coastal access route with views of Agua Hedionda. The proposed revision of the Sign Program to allow up to six entry monument signs for identification of Car Country, including three locations along Cannon Road would be inconsistent with these policies. Two, double-faced, entry monument signs at just the Cannon Road intersections with Paseo Del Norte and Car Country Drive (which are the primary entrances to Car Country for traffic exiting the 1-5 freeway from both the northbound and southbound lanes, as well as traffic heading westward along Caimon Road) would be adequate for the entry signage. Over proliferation of signage within the Coastal Zone portion of Carlsbad is minimal, but Car Country's existing sign program currently allows for less restrictive sign controls than for other commercial uses. Therefore, the proposed revisions to the sign program represent a potential for coastal resource impacts in the Coastal Zone, through direct view blockage or general view blight associated with the construction of more freestanding signs, entry monument signs, and a taller freeway-oriented, freestanding sign, which is inconsistent with the City's LCP. PARTY. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT, IF MODIFIED For the reasons stated in Section IV above, as proposed, the LCP amendment cannot be found consistent with the City's certified Mello II LUP. As such, six suggested modifications have been included to bring the City's Implementation Plan into consistency with said LUP. Suggested Modification No. 1 has been included because the LCP amendment could increase the number of tall freestanding signs (potentially visible from the 1-5 freeway), which would be inconsistent with LUP Policies 8-1 and 8-5. As such. Suggested Modification No. 1 requires that if more than one franchise is located on one lot, signage for each franchise (dealership) shall be co-located on the existing freestanding and/or monument sign, with additional wall signs as necessary. Page 15 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 Suggested Modification No. 2 addresses the inconsistency of the proposed six off- premise entry monument signs (to be used for Car Country identification purposes) with Policies 8-1, 8-3, and 8-5 of the LUP. Instead of up to six entry monument signs at various entry points along the boundaries of Car Country, Suggested Modification No. 2 permits up to two, double-faced, entry monument signs at only the intersections of Cannon Road at Paseo Del Norte and Car Cotmtry Drive. These two entrances are the primary entrances to Car Coimtry for traffic exiting the 1-5 freeway from both the northbound and southbound lanes, as well as traffic heading westward along Carmon Road. LUP Policies 8-1 and 8-5 set forth that existing views should be maintained and that tall freestanding signs shall not be allowed within the Mello II segment of the City. Additionally, north San Diego County has a distinct absence of tall freestanding signs or billboards, particularly along the 1-5 freeway. The existing Car Country sign freeway- oriented freestanding sign is a rare exception to this; although, the current sign (at 35 feet in height) is at least below the height of adjacent trees and consistent with the height of the surrounding buildings. Furthermore, all the existing LCPs in San Diego County contain policies that limit tall freestanding signs, which has been highly effective in maintaining the 1-5's scenic qualities. Also, there are a number of hotels and other commercial uses adjacent to the 1-5 freeway that currently rely on large wall signs for visibility from the freeway, but if an even higher (i.e. 50 foot) freeway-oriented, freestanding sign is approved for Car Country, it would establish an adverse precedent which could lead to future proposals for tall freestanding, freeway-oriented, signs from those hotels/commercial uses. Finally, the primary reason for the proposed increase in height of the freeway-oriented sign for Car Country was that its visibility to southbound traffic is sometimes obscured by the central median vegetation. However, multiple trips along the corridor and staffs site visit analysis document that the sign is easily visible to all northbound and southbound freeway traffic. As such. Suggested Modification No. 3 includes language that maintains the freeway-oriented, regional commercial sign at the existing height limit of 35 feet, as established within the current Car Country Sign Program. All four of these suggested modifications would offer an increased flexibility of signage within the Car Country Specific Plan area, but will minimize impacts to coastal resources, public views and community character (consistent with the City's LCP). In addition, the City's LCP amendment contains language that would allow for the constmction of digital display signage under certain circumstances. However, the City has subsequently decided to not support digital display signage and is now requesting that the code language permitting digital display signage be removed from the subject amendment. As such, Suggested Modification Nos. 4 «& 5 removes any reference to include digital signage as part of this proposed LCP amendment. The inclusion of onsite directional signage by the proposed LCP Amendment is not expected to negatively impact visual resources, due to the limited size (a maximum of 6 square feet per sign) of the signs and onsite location, which means they will not be visible from the 1-5 freeway or Cannon Road. Page 16 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 Finally, the proposed streamlining of the review process for development projects within Car Country (i.e. Initiative 4) is not expected to adversely impact coastal resources, due to the requirement of a CDP (established under Section I. D. of the Specific Plan's General Requirements and Section II. C. of the Specific Plan's Development Review Process) for all development (including projects exempted from a SDP), unless found to be exempt from a CDP (pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.201). Such projects would still be required to comply with the 35 foot building height limitation, setbacks and other development standards, and through the Coastal Development Permit review process, they would not negatively impact coastal (public) access, visual resources, or sensitive biological resources In conclusion, the City is proposing revisions to expand the flexibility of signage within the Car Country Specific Plan Sign Program along with streamlining the permit review process for development projects within Car Country. The proposed amendment's sign program revisions have the potential to raise concems pertaining to the amendment's consistency with the City's certified Mello II LUP (specifically to signage and public views/scenic resources). Consequently, five suggested modifications have been incorporated to ensure the protection of public views and scenic resources will be implemented. It is only through the inclusion of these revisions that the City's amendment can be found consistent with and adequate to carry out the certified policies ofthe City's Mello II LUP. PART VI. CONSISTENCY WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY ACT (CEOA) Section 21080.9 ofthe Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exempts local govemment from the requirement of preparing an environmental impact report (EIR) in connection with its activities and approvals necessary for the preparation and adoption of a local coastal program. The Commission's Local Coastal Program (LCP) review and approval program has been found by the Resources Agency to be functionally equivalent to the EIR process. Thus, under CEQA Section 21080.5, the Commission is relieved of the responsibility to prepare an EIR for its review of an LCP or LCP amendment submittal, instead requiring the Commission to prepare a functional equivalent environmental analysis document consistent with its certified program. At the local level, in connection with the revisions to the Car Country Specific Plan, the City determined that the subject LCP amendment is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)3, where it exempts projects, ".. .where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment." The City asserts that the changes proposed by this amendment are primarily procedural in nature, are not substantial, and will not significantly affect the existing development standards in the Zoning Ordinance; therefore, the project will not result in a significant effect on the environment. Page 17 City of Carlsbad LCPA# LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4 Nevertheless, the Commission is required, in a LCP submittal or, as in this case, a LCP amendment submittal, to find that the approval of the proposed LCP, or LCP, as amended, conforms to CEQA provisions, including the requirement in CEQA section 21080.5(d)(2)(A) that the amended LCP will not be approved or adopted as proposed if there are feasible altemative or feasible mitigation measures available which would substantially lessen any significant adverse impact which the activity may have on the environmenL (14 CCR. §§ 13542(a), 13540(f), and 13555(b)). The Commission finds that approval ofthe proposed LCP amendment, as submitted, would result in specific impacts under the meaning of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act. Specifically, the proposed LCP amendment is inconsistent with the certified LUP and could resuh in potential impacts to scenic resources and public views, as well as signage that is out of scale/character with the surrounding community. However, with the inclusion ofthe suggested modifications, the revised sign ordinance would not result in significant impacts to the environment within the meaning of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act. Therefore, the Commission finds that approval of the LCP amendment will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. (G;\San Diego\Reports\LCPs\Carlsbad\LCP-6-CII-14-0597-l (Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4) stf rpt.doc.docx) Page 18 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - THE NATURAL RESOURCES AGEN "JR., Governor CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION SAN DIE'GO AREA 7575 METROPOLITAN DRIVE, SUITE 103 SAN DIEGO.CA 92108-4421 (619) 767-2370 TO: Thl2b Commissioners and Interested Persons JUL 2 8 2014 Planning Division DATE: July 24, 2014 FROM: Staff SUBJECT: Request to Waive Time Limit for City of Carlsbad LCP Amendment No. LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 (Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4) for the Commission Meeting of August 12 - 15, 2014 On June 16,2014, the City of Carlsbad Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment # LCP-6- CII-14-0597-1 was filed in the San Diego District office. The amendment package from the City of Carlsbad included two unrelated items including the subject revisions to the Car Country Specific Plan's Comprehensive Sign Program and a density bonus ordinance amendment (#LCP-6-CAR-14-0596-2). Both items would modify the City's certified Implementation Plan (IP). Amendments containing IP components only must be acted upon by the Commission within 60 days of filing. Based on the above-cited time limits, the proposed LCP amendment package must be scheduled for review by the Commission at the August 2014 meeting. However, Section 30517 of the Coastal Act and Section 13535(c) of the Califomia Code of Regulations state that the Commission may extend for good cause any applicable time limits for a period not to exceed one year. Of the two components within the amendment package, the density bonus ordinance amendment (#LCP-6-CAR-14-0596-2) is scheduled for Commission action at the August 2014 hearing. However, Commission staff is requesting a time extension for LCP Amendment No. LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 (Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4), due to insufficient staff time to adequately review this item and prepare a recommendation. At the June 2014 hearing, staff prepared and the Commission acted on four pending LCP As from the City of Carlsbad. Therefore, at this time, there are no other pending LCP amendments from the City before the Commission but completion of the June 2014 workload limited the time available for this item. Nonetheless, Commission staff plans to schedule this item for the next southem Califomia hearing in October. Staff does, however, recommend and asks the Commission to extend the deadline for a full year as provided by the Coastal Act to allow for uncertainty in the review process and scheduling issues that may arise. Staff thus recommends the Commission extend the 60-day time limit for one year. MOTION: I move that the Commission extend the 60-day time limit to act on the City of Carlsbad LCP Amendment No. LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 for one year. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a YES vote. An affirmative vote of the majority of the Commissioners present is needed to pass the motion. (G:\San Diego\Reports\LCPs\Carlsbad\LCP-6-CIl-14-0597-l (Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4) time extension stf rpt.doc.docx) STATE OF CALIFORNIA-THE RESOURCES AGENCY CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION SAN DIEGO AREA 7575 METROPOLITAN DRIVE, SUITE 103 SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-4421 (619) 767-2370 EDMUND G. BROWN, JR., Govemor IMPORTANT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF CARLSBAD LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 (Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4) TIME EXTENSION HEARING TIME AND LOCATION: DATE: TIME: LOCATION: Thursday, August 14, 2014 9:00 a.m. Catamaran Resort 3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego, CA 92109 (415) 407-3211 SUBJECT: City of Carlsbad LCP Amendment No. LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 (Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4) Time Extension. Public hearing and action to extend the time limit for Commission action up to one year on request by City of Carlsbad to amend the LCP Implementation Plan with revisions to the Car Country Specific Plan's Comprehensive Sign Program and a density bonus ordinance amendment. Questions regarding the report or hearing should be directed to Rick Casswell, Coastal AnalysL in San Diego Coast Office at (619) 767-2370. (G:\San Diego\Reports\LCPs\Carlsbad\LCP-6-CII-14-0597-l (Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4) time extension NOTICEdocx.docx) April 14, 2014 California Coastal Commission San Diego District Ste 103 7575 Metropolitan Dr San Diego CA 92108-4402 APPLICATION FOR LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT I. JURISDICTION CITYOFCARLSBAD-LCPA 12-01-Car Country Initiatives 2 &4 SEGMENT: Mello II II. TYPE OF AMENDMENT SUBMITTAL (check one) A) LAND USE PLAN • B) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN |^ C) LCP (Land Use Plan & Implementation Plan) • III. LCP STATUS Y/N, DATE A) LUP CERTIFIED Y/ 1973 & 1987 B) ZONING CERTIFIED Y/ 1973 & 1987 C) ZONING OF COMM. ACTION ON N/NA SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS D) PRIOR COMMISSION ACTION ON THIS SUBMITTAL? N/NA IV. SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT PROPOSAL The proposed amendment would accomplish two objectives: 1) to update the Car Country Comprehensive Sign Standards by modifying the existing sign standards to address the unique needs of the automotive sales industry; and 2) to streamline the permit and review process for minor improvements. The original proposal included provisions for a digital display sign that would be located adjacent to the 1-5 freeway. However, the Planning Commission and City Council deleted that provision. A detailed description of the various revisions to the sign standards and project review process is included in the Planning Commission Staff report under Section III. Project Description and Background. The Specific Plan serves as the implementing ordinance for the Local Coastal Program (LCP) and regulates the uses and provides the development standards for Car Country Carlsbad. Therefore, both a Specific Plan amendment and an LCP amendment are required. The proposed LCPA amendment reviews the proposed amendments for consistency with the Mello II Land Use Policies. CITY OF CARLSBAD - LCPA 12-01 - Car Country Initiatives 2 & 4 April 14, 2014 Page 2 of 6 V. COMMISSION OFFICE USE ONLY: AMENDMENTS DATE RECEIVED DATE FILED COMM. HEARING AGENDA COMMISSION ACTION: A: , AWM , D , Date VI. PROJECT PLANNER For information regarding this application, please contact Barbara Kennedy, Associate Planner at (760) 602-4626. Rev. 04/14 CITY OF CARLSBAD - LCPA 12-01 - Car Country Initiatives 2 & 4 April 14, 2014 Page 3 of 6 LCPA SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ~ CHECKLIST 1. Council Resolution - signed and dated indicating City intends to administer LCP consistent with the Coastal Act and indicating date LCPA will take effect. NOTE: All amendments take effect immediately upon Coastal Commission approval unless otherwise stated. A reproducible copy of Council adopted LCPA I I If new text, indicate where it fits into certified text. ^ If revised text, clearly indicate using strikeouts and/or underlines showing modifications. I I If map change, submit replacement map. A discussion of amendments relationship to and effect on other sections of the previously certified LCP. 4. Zoning measures that will implement the LCPA. 5. Effect on public access (only for area between first public road and the Coast). 6. An analysis of potentially significant adverse cumulative impacts on coastal resources. 7. Copies of environmental review documents. 8. Summary of measures to ensure both public and agency participation. 1^ List of public hearing dates 3 Notice of interested parties (3 Mailing list IXI Comments I I Responses to comments (No responses prepared) IXI Adopted minutes (Included in Item 9) 9. All staff reports plus attachments. X (copy enclosed) X (copy enclosed) X (see attached discussion) X (see attached discussion) N/A (see attached discussion) X (see attached discussion) X (copy enclosed) X (see attached discussion and enclosed copies) X (copies enclosed) Rev. 04/14 CITY OF CARLSBAD - LCPA 12-01 - Car Country Initiatives 2 & 4 April 14, 2014 Page 4 of 6 ATTACHMENT 3. AMENDMENTS RELATIONSHIP TO AND EFFECT ON OTHER SECTIONS OF THE PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED LCP The Car Country Specific Plan regulates the uses and development within the regional auto mall located east ofthe 1-5 freeway, south of Cannon Road, and north and west of Car Country Drive. This land use is consistent with the intent ofthe Regional Commercial (R) General Plan Land Use Designation and General Commercial (GC) Local Coastal Program Land Use designation. It also implements the C-2 and C-2-Q zones and the C-2 LCP zoning designation. The Specific Plan serves as the implementing ordinance for the Mello II Local Coastal Program (LCP) and therefore, an LCP Amendment is necessary to ensure consistency between the proposed Specific Plan Amendment and the Land Use Policies ofthe Mello II Segment ofthe LCP. The original Car Country Specific Plan was found to be consistent with the Coastal regulations in effect at the time, as indicated in the permit issued June 15, 1973 by the San Diego Coast Regional Commission. Subsequently, LCPA 87-2 (LCPA 87-2F), which was processed in conjunction with the Car Country Expansion area, was approved by the City Council on December 22, 1987. Most recently, LCPA 02-11 (associated with amendment SP 19(1)) was approved by the Coastal Commission on November 14, 2006 (Major Amendment No. 2-06A). The proposed amendments to the Specific Plan will not result in any inconsistencies with the policies of the General Plan, Mello II Land Use Policies, or the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments would not affect any of the Mello II Land Use Policies related to grading, landscaping, erosion, steep slopes, landslides and slope instability, seismic hazards, erosion control practices, or removal of native vegetation. There are no development proposals associated with the proposed amendments and any future projects would be required to obtain approval of a Coastal Development Permit and comply with the Land Use Polices ofthe Mello II Segment of the LCP. The proposed revisions also would not affect the Specific Plan's consistency with the following Mello II Land Use Policies that are applicable to this site: Policy 1- 1, Allowable Land Uses and Policy 7-10, Parking because the proposed amendments do not affect the land use or parking regulations in the Specific Plan. The remaining relevant Mello II Land Use Policies are discussed below. Policv 8-1, Site Development Review, applies the Scenic Preservation Overlay Zone "where necessary" throughout the coastal zone to ensure the maintenance of existing views and panoramas. The Scenic Preservation Overlay Zone is implemented by the "Q" - Qualified Development Overlay Zone which requires Planning Commission approval of a Site Development Plan (SDP) for development proposals. Consistent with Policy 8-1, the Specific Plan area also requires approval of an SDP for development proposals. The proposed amendments incorporate two new minor classifications of development: "Exemptions" and "Minor Site Development Plan" which would allow certain projects within Car Country Carlsbad to either be approved in conjunction with a building permit or administratively by the City Planner. Reassigning the approval authority to the lowest appropriate decision-maker is also consistent with the Coastal Commission's recent approval ofthe City's LCPA for Land Use Decision-Making. Rev. 04/14 CITY OF CARLSBAD - LCPA 12-01 - Car Country Initiatives 2 & 4 April 14, 2014 Page 5 of 6 In all instances, a project would be reviewed to ensure that it complies with all development standards and is consistent with all aspects of the Specific Plan and Mello II LCP. Additionally, development proposals would be required to obtain approval of a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) or minor CDP, unless exempt. A summary of the categories of review and decision-making level is provided in the Section IV - Analysis, Part D - Initiative 4, of the Planning Commission Staff Report. The proposed revisions to streamline the SDP review process do not affect any development standards such as building height or lot coverage, and therefore, would not affect existing views or panoramas of the coastline. Policv 8-5, Signage, states that "On-premise signs should be designed as an integral part of new development." This policy is implemented through the Car Country Comprehensive Sign Standards. Policy 8-5 also includes sign standards that are applicable to businesses and shopping centers and which prohibit tall freestanding and roof signs and off-premise signs and billboards. Lastly, the policy states that current city regulations shall govern the number of square feet in each permitted sign. The Car Country Specific Plan was developed for a unique use in the City of Carlsbad and it contains unique sign standards that address the need to identify Car Country as a regional destination and to identify individual dealerships. The proposed revisions refine the existing standards and require a consistent theme for Car Country identification signs. The revised standards will also allow flexibility for each dealership to comply with franchise-specific sign requirements without increasing the overall permitted sign area. Car Country is currently advertised by a 35 foot tall freeway-oriented sign and the proposed revisions would allow an increase in sign height to 50 feet. The height increase is necessary because the landscaping (oleanders) within the center of the freeway obscures views of the sign for motorists on southbound 1-5. The proposed height increase was analyzed to insure that existing views or panoramas of the coastline would not be affected. The roads surrounding Car Country are lower than the freeway and there are no views of the coast from the auto mall. Views of the coast from the elevation of the freeway would not be affected because the sign is located on the east side of the freeway. The ocean can be seen from various points along Armada Drive which is located about a half mile east of Car Country. Although a 50 foot tall sign could be seen from these higher elevations, the backdrop to the sign would be the freeway/ developed areas and views of the ocean or coastline would not be obstructed. The Car Country Comprehensive Sign Standards serve as "alternative sign standards" for the Specific Plan. The Specific Plan is the implementing ordinance forthe LCP and the sign standards contained in the Specific Plan, which is adopted by ordinance, supersede those in the citywide Sign Ordinance. The proposed amendments to the Car Country Sign Program can be found to comply with Policy 8-5 in that the signs are an "integral part" of the Specific Plan and are necessary for the development and identification of the auto mall. 4. ZONING MEASURES THAT WILL IMPLEMENT THE LCPA The proposed LCP amendment does not involve any rezoning. The Car Country Carlsbad Specific Plan area is located in the General Commercial (C-2) and General Commercial-Qualified Development Overlay (C-2-Q) zones. The Specific Plan, which is adopted by ordinance, serves as the implementing ordinance for the LCP. Therefore, development proposals within Car Country Rev. 04/14 CITY OF CARLSBAD - LCPA 12-01 - Car Country Initiatives 2 & 4 April 14, 2014 Page 6 of 6 are subject to the unique development standards of the Specific Plan, rather than the City's Zoning Ordinance. 5. EFFECT ON PUBLIC ACCESS (ONLY FOR AREA BETWEEN FIRST PUBLIC ROAD AND THE COAST) The property is located south of Cannon Road, approximately 1,200 feet from Agua Hedionda Lagoon and approximately 1/2 mile from the Pacific Ocean; therefore no shoreline access provi- sions apply. 6. ANALYSIS OF POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE CUMULATIVE IMPACTS ON COASTAL RESOURCES The property is designated for General Commercial development in the Mello II Land Use Plan. The area is not designated as Prime or Non-prime Agricultural Land. There is no development associated with the proposed LCPA amendment and any future development within Car Country will be required to conform to City of Carlsbad standards thereby ensuring that no adverse impacts due to erosion would be created. Therefore, the proposed LCPA will have no significant adverse cumulative impacts on coastal resources. 8. SUMMARY OF MEASURES TO ENSURE BOTH PUBLIC AND AGENCY PARTICIPATION The Local Coastal Program Amendment was duly noticed for the required six-week review period, from November 29, 2013 to January 10, 2014. A comment letter was received from CalTrans and an email was sent by a resident. The proposed amendment was reviewed through duly noticed public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council. No comment letters were received prior to or at the Planning Commission hearing. One letter was received several days after the hearing from a dealership representative asking the City Council to reconsider the Planning Commission recommendation (Included in Item 9). Numerous comment letters were sent to the City Council prior to the hearing. No responses were prepared for any of the letters. All comments, notices, and mailing labels are included as an attachment for Item 8. Minutes from the Planning Commission hearing are included in Item 9 as an attachment to the City Council Agenda Bill. PUBLIC HEARING DATES: PLANNING COMMISSION: January 15, 2014 CITY COUNCIL: March 25, 2014 Rev. 04/14 Ac.voe • • FILE copy V CARLSBAD Community & Economic Development www.carlsbadca.gov PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF DECISION January 16, 2014 City of Carlsbad SUBJECT: SP 19(J)/LCPA 12-01 - CAR COUNTRY INITIATIVES 2 & 4 At the January 15, 2014 Planning Commission meeting, your application was considered. The Commission voted 5-1 (Commissioner Segall) to recommend approval of your request. The decision of the Planning Commission is advisory and will be forwarded to the City Council. If you have any questions regarding the final dispositions of your application, please contact your project planner Barbara Kennedy at (760) 602-4626 or barbara.kennedv(5)carlsbadca.gov. Sincerely, DON NEU, AlCP City Planner DN:BK:bd c: Data Entry File Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad. CA 92008-7314 T 760-602-4600 F 760-602-8559 ® STATE OF CALIFORNIA-CALIFORNIA STATE TRAN^ rATION AGENCY EDMUND G. BROWN. Jr.. Govemor DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 11, DIVISION OF PLANNING 4050 TAYLOR ST, M.S. 240 SAN DIEGO, CA 92110 PHONE (619)688-6960 FAX (619)688-4299 TTY 711 www.dot.ca.gov December 12,2013 City of Carjsbad DEC 1 6 2013 Planning Division Flex your power! Be energy efficient! 11-SD-5 PM 47.97 Carlsbad LCPA 12-01 Car Country Initiatives 2 & 4 Ms. Barbara Kennedy City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Dear Ms. Kennedy: The Califomia Department of Transportation (Caltrans) received the Notice of Public Hearing for Planning Commission and City Council for Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) 12- 01 - Car Country Initiatives 2 & 4 - to consider text amendments to the City's LCP. Caltrans has the following comments: • Both non-illuminated and LED displays, and other illuminated signs may create potentially significant safety impacts to motorists and other highway users. • Illuminated signs could be considered a traffic safety hazard given the potential of light and glare to distract drivers. Section 21466.5 of the Califomia Vehicle Code regulates illumination by placing limits on maximum light output. http://vmw.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc21466 5.htm • Caltrans does not define formal requirements regarding brightness or light intensity of advertising signs. However, the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA) recommends that a commonly sized LED billboard should commit to a maximum ambient light output level of 0.3 footcandles at a distzmce of 250 feet from the billboard. The light levels emitted fi-om the billboard should be set to adjust, based upon ambient light conditions at any given time (i.e., nighttime versus daytime). The following additional information is to be used as general guidelines pertaining to the placement of display message boards near State highways/fi-eeways: • Maximum height for the advertising display area is 25 feet in height and 60 feet in length, not to exceed an overall maximum of 1,200 square feet. The LCP amendment identifies the following recommendations to "increase the allowable height from 35' to 50' for a regional commercial sign (formerly called 'freestanding sign') advertising the Car Country development." "Caltrans improves mobility across California" Ms. Barbara Kennedy, City (KMarhhad December 12,2013 ^ Page 2 • Must be outside the right-of-way (R/W) of any highway. • Must be outside of any stream, or drainage channel. • There must be an existing business activity within 1,000 feet of proposed display location on either side of the highway. • Location of property where display is to be placed must be zoned industrial or commercial. • Location may not be adjacent to a landscaped section of a freeway. • Location may not be adjacent to a scenic highway. This segment of Interstate 5 (1-5) is currently in the eligible scenic highway designation. • Display must be 500 feet firom any other permitted display on same side of any highway that is a freeway. • Display must be 500 feet from an interchange; intersection at grade or safety roadside rest if the highway is a freeway and the location is outside the limits of an incorporated city and outside the limits of an urban area. • An electronic changeable message center display must meet the above spacing requirement and be 1,000 feet from another electronic message center display. If you have any questions, please contact Leila Ibrahim of the Development Review branch at (619) 688-6802. Sincere JACOB ARMSTRONG, Branch Chief Development Review Branch "Caltrans improves mobility across California" Barbara Kennedy From: Sent: To: Subject: Raul Diaz <rdiaz(gnewschoolarch.edu> Friday, November 29, 2013 10:45 AM Barbara Kennedy LCPA 12-01 - car country initiatives 2 & 4 Dear Ms. Kennedy, please let the City Administration know my opposition to allowing digital signs in the car country specific plan. Digital signs would be a blight to our wonderful city. Digital signs would be a distractions to drivers and may be unsafe. If allowed the electronic display should have very limited hours so as not to go beyond 10pm. Raul Diaz Carlsbad resident. CITY OF VXARLSBAD Planning Division www.carlsbadca.gov Marche, 2012 Barbara Kennedy City of Carlsbad Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92010 SUBJECT: 1st REVIEW FOR SP 19(J)/SP 186(C)/LCPA 12-01 - CAR COUNTRY INITIATIVES 2 & 4 Thank you for applying for Land Use Permits in the City of Carlsbad. The Planning Division has reviewed your submittal for an environmental impact report, application no. SP 19(J)/SP 186(C) /LCPA 12-01 - Car Country Initiatives 2 & 4 as to its completeness for processing. The application is complete, as submitted. Although the initial processing of your application may have already begun, the technical acceptance date is acknowledged by the date of this communication. The City may, in the course of processing the application, request that you clarify, amplify, correct, or otherwise supplement the basic information required for the application. In addition, you should also be aware that various design issues may exist. These issues must be addressed before this application can be scheduled for a hearing. The Planning Division will begin processing your application as of the date of this communication. In order to expedite the processing of your application, you are strongly encouraged to contact your Staff Planner, Barbara Kennedy, at (760) 602-4626, to discuss or to schedule a meeting to discuss your application and to completely understand this letter. Sincerely, DAVE DE CORDOVA Principal Planner DdC:BK:sm c: Don Neu, Planning Director Dave de Cordova, Principal Planner File Copy Data Entry 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 T 760-602-4600 F 760-602-8559 ® Barbara Kennedy From: chris baker <cbaker4cars@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 4:42 PM To: Barbara Kennedy Subject: REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CAR COUNTRY SPECIFIC PLAN-SPI 9(J Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Hi Barbara, I did not receive this draft until Nov. 2nd. The final day that input was requested. I have now had an opportunity to review the draft. I appreciate the effort to clarify the plan and amend it to promote a more reasonable stmcture. A couple of items of concem in the amended plan: Under Part 2, K.2., Outdoor Lighting. Design. As well as Part 3, III, L.2. The phrase "(no florescent arm-type light fixtures will be allowed)" should be removed. Two of my dealerships have florescent arm-type light fixtures. These were installed about three years ago in conjunction with a SDG&E energy savings program. I worked with the City of Carlsbad to get these approved. Thus the language against these is no longer current. I have a concern with Part 4, section D.lb. Directional Signs: The provision should be defined to not allow one ownership group of dealerships to create their own directional sign structure within the automall, at the expense ofthe other dealers. At this time the Hoehn organization has its own directional sign at the corner of Paseo Del Norte and Car Country Drive. This is in fact a misdirectional sign, due to the fact that it excludes the other dealers in Upper Car Country and confuses the public. I am concerned that this section could legitimize this misdirection without language that requires directional signage to be inclusive of all dealers in Car Country in a cohesive theme. I am opposed to this provision without some clarifying language. Thank you for your consideration. Chris Baker President Bob Baker Auto Group