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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-17; Carlsbad Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan Update; | Peterson, Mike| Barberio, Gary|To the members of the: CITY COUNCIL Datej,0/1,-,/11 CA ✓ CC V' CM_· COO _!_ DCM (3,..--V Oct. 17, 2019 Council Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council {city of Carlsbad Memo ID# 2019119 . From: Mike Peterson, Interim Community & Eco omic Development Director Via: Re: Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Co Elaine Lu key, Chief Operations Officer Carlsbad Local Coastal Program Land Us This memorandum provides a status update on the Local Coastal Program (LCP) Land Use Plan project. Background The Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan update establishes land use policies that are applicable to all land in the Coastal Zone of the City of Carlsbad (see Attachment A -Map of the Carlsbad Coastal Zone). The City of Carlsbad is updating the Carlsbad Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan to make it consistent with the California Coastal Act and recent guidance from the California Coastal Commission, as well as the Carlsbad Community Vision and General Plan. The California Coastal Act requires that a local coastal program address the planning and management of public access to the coast, the provision of coastal recreation, protection of the marine environment, and protection of land resources in the coastal zone. The Carlsbad Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan (Plan) was originally adopted in the 1980s. Since that time the Plan has been amended ·periodically to address specific topics. However, the Plan has not been comprehensively updated since the 1980s. This comprehensive update ensures the city's development policies are reflective of and consistent with current conditions (e.g., environment, existing development, population, and state and federal laws). Discussion The City of Carlsbad has released an updated Plan for how land can be used in its coastal zone, one of the final steps in the process of updating city land use policies to adapt to evolving community needs, state laws and other changes affecting Carlsbad's future. The Plan ensures that development within the city's coastal zone protects and enhances coastal resources and is consistent with the California Coastal Act. The objectives of the Plan include: • Ensure the Plan is consistent with the California Coastal Act, the Carlsbad Community Vision and the city's General Plan. • Update and add new policies consistent with the California Coastal Commission Local Coastal Program Update Guide (Part 1). Updated and new policies address land use, visitor-serving uses, recreation, public access to the coast, agriculture, cultural and Community Services Branch Community & Economic Development Department -Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenuel Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-602-4600 Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council Oct. 17, 2019 Page 2 scenic resources, environmentally sensitive habitat, water quality, and coastal hazards -sea level rise, flood, geologic, and fire. • Format the Plan document to ensure it is user-friendly and easy to administer. • Develop new detailed, parcel-level maps that clearly delineate the boundaries of the Coastal Zone, Coastal Commission's permit jurisdiction and Coastal Commission's appeal area. The Draft Plan is now available for public review and comment on the city's website at www.carlsbadca.gov/coastalupdate. A mailer has been printed and sent out to all property owners within the Carlsbad coastal zone {12,848 parcels) informing residents of the release of the draft Plan and the upcoming Informational Meeting. In addition, 1,235 emails with the mailer attached have been sent out to interested parties listed on our stakeholder notification email list. A community-wide Informational Meeting has been scheduled for Oct. 29, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at the City of Carlsbad Faraday Center to discuss the Plan update and gather feedback (see Attachment B - Coastal Program Update Mailer). City of Carlsbad staff will provide an overview and accept public comments on the updated Plan for how land can be used in the coastal zone. Next Steps Within the next two weeks, Planning Division staff are working to complete the following items related to the public review process for the Draft Plan: • Print hard copies of the Draft Plan for distribution • Offer presentations to local and regional stakeholder groups • Submit a Local Coastal Program Amendment 6-week public notice • Submit a notice to the Airport Land Use Commission • Submit a notice to Native American tribes, as identified by the Native American Heritage Commission Planning Commission and City Council Public Hearings on the Draft Plan are anticipated to .be scheduled in early 2020. All comments received will be included in the Staff Reports to the Planning Commission and City Council for consideration. Attachments: A. Map of the Carlsbad Coastal Zone B. Coastal Program Update Mailer cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Celia Brewer, City Attorney Ron Kemp, Assistant City Attorney Don Neu, City Planner Jennifer Jesser, Senior Planner Melanie Saucier, Associate Planner CITY OF CARLSBAD LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM Pacific Ocean 6 N 0.375 0.75 Miles Sol!l'ce:Mlch.tt S.,ku lm.em:i.t!orul. lOl(dANGIS, 2016:Citt ofCl.rbwd, 2019 LEGEND D Coastal Zone [] City Limit --1-Railroad 1.5 \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Ciry of Encinitas Attachment A City of Oceonside COASTAL ZONE BOUNDARY ( LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM update The City of Carlsbad has released an updated plan for how land can be used in its coastal zone, one of the final steps in the process of updating city land use policies to adapt to evolving community needs, state laws and other changes affecting Carlsbad's future. WHO DOES TH IS AFFECT? • Everyone who lives, does business or owns property in Carlsbad's coastal zone. • Everyone who cares about our coastal resources and how they are protected. Paci Ii c Ocean LEGEND D coastal Zone [] City Limit City-)i En.:.ir:;r:i,; Cltye! OC:s?.lrdd,.,_ PUBLIC REVIEW Community members and property owners are encouraged to review the draft document at www.carlsbadca.gov/ coastalupdate and provide comments. INFORMATIONAL MEETI NG Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019 6 to 8 p.m. Faraday Adm inistration Center 1635 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008 HOW TO PROVIDE COM MENTS Comments should be provided via mail or email by Nov. 29, 2019, to: Melanie Saucier Associate Planner, City of Ca rlsbad 1635 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008 melanie.saucier@carlsbadca.gov 760-602-4605 {city of Carlsbad HOW DOES THIS RELATE TO THE GENERAL PLAN? In 2015, the Carlsbad City Council approved an updated General Plan, Carlsbad's blueprint for how to use and manage the city's physical, social and economic resources. The General Plan represents the community's vision for the future and expresses the land use and development goals and policies needed to achieve that vision. The Local Coastal Program Update makes the policies in Carlsbad's coastal zone consistent with those in the new General Plan. The General Plan represents the community's vision for the future and expresses the land use and development goals and policies needed to achieve that vision. WHAT'S NEW? Attachment B WHAT'S THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT? The California Coastal Act of 1976 was approved by a voter initiative to "ensure maximum public access to the coast and public recreation areas." Ever since, cities along the coast have been required to prepare a Local Coastal Program to show how they will comply with the act. In Carlsbad, about 37% of the city is in the coastal zone. In Carlsbad, abo ut 37% of the city is in the coasta l zone. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM 3;\ The California Coastal Act requires that a Local Coastal Program cover these topics: PUBLIC ACCESS: Protection of public access to the sea, coastal beaches and recreational opportunities RECREATION: Protection of certain water- oriented activities and land for recreational use MARINE ENVIRONMENT: Protection of marine resources, including biological productivity of plants and animals, and water quality LAND RESOURCES: Environmentally sensitive habitat areas, agriculture, and archaeological or paleontological resources DEVELOPMENT: Location, scenic and visual qualities, maintenance and enhancement of public access, minimization of adverse impacts, public facilities to meet needs of development, and priority of coastal-dependent development The latest update to the Local Coastal Program includes the following new sections: • SEA LEVEL RISE: What hazards affect Carlsbad's coastline due to sea level rise and how the city will address these hazards. • LOWER-COST VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Protection of lower-cost visitor accommodations to provide access to the coast at a range of affordability levels. • SCENIC COASTAL VI EWSHED PROTECTION: How the city will protect public views of the coast. Attachment B WHAT'S BEEN UPDATED? The following sections of the Local Coastal Program have been updated to be consistent with the city's General Plan, state law and Coastal Commission guidance. • Land use • Recreation • Public access to the coast • Protection of sensitive environmental resources • Agriculture • Cultural resources • Coastal hazards (flooding, geologic and fire) ADAPTING TO SEA LEVEL RISE One of the new topics addressed in the Local Coastal Program Update is sea level rise. The City of Carlsbad Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment identifies areas along the coast and around lagoons that are most susceptible to impacts from sea level rise. The report also describes possible "adaptation strategies," which are ways to help prepare for future coastal flooding and erosion, such as: SOFT SHORELINE PROTECTION, such as beach nourishment that adds sand to Carlsbad beaches. • HARD SHORELINE PROTECTION -in limited circumstances walls or rocks may be used to protect resources and development. REQUIRE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT be located out of hazardous areas. • REQUIRE EXISTING DEVELOPMENT and infrastructure to be relocated or removed when hazards negatively impact public health and safety. NEXT STEPS Public hearings with the Planning Commission and City Council will be scheduled in early 2020. If approved by the City Council, staff will present the final draft Local Coastal Program and associated documents to the California Coastal Commission for final approval. - LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM INFORMATIONAL MEETING Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019 6 to 8 p.m. Faraday Administration Center 1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 DO YOU ... · • Live, do business or own property in Carlsbad's coastal zone? • Care about our coastal resources and how they are protected? Look inside for important information on the City of Carlsbad's Local Coastal Program Update. {city of Carlsbad City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 www.carlsbadca.gov Attachment B ,..: