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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-09-18; City Council; Resolution 32131 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 n 14 c 0 2c 21 22 2? 24 25 2E 27 2E 21; 3c 33 32 e RESOLUTION NO, 3213 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN TO CLARIFY THE RESIDENTIAL DENSITY RANGES. (GPA-17) WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission did on the 28th day of August, 1973, hold a duly advertised public hearin as prescribed by law, to amend the Land Use element of the General Plan to read as follows: RESIDENTIAL LAND USE: The General Plan includes the general location and configuration of areas for five types of residential land use, development and density controls, demand for housing, and number of units and area by sub-study areas. Each neighborhood area will be developed with a variety of residential types according to the physical, population and economic characteristics and influences affecting that neighborhood and the City. Low-Densi ty Residential Low-density dwelling uses are shown in locations where existing single-family housing exists in stable neighbor- hoods, and in vacant land locations where a new residential neighborhood could be developed with assurance of adequate services, access and protection against incompatible land use. are: The types of low-density residential Low-Density Estates: A rural and semi-rural use allowing one single-family dwelling unit per one half to one acre to five acre lots. This use would be appropriate for high hill areas where terrain is generally difficult to develop to small lot standards, and for those areas where estate size prestige lots with an ocean or lagoon view would be appropriate, and for those areas allowing limited farming, animals and hot-houses. Low-Density Residential : An urban residential use on lots from 7500 to 15,000 square feet in area. The range would be from 2 to 7 dwelling units per acre. housing and preservation of open space principle could be developed at lower average area per lot when overall density remains within the range of zero to seven families per acre. Low-Medium Density Residential: This allows for a variety of housing design types suitable for densities of up to seven units per net acre on smaller lots, and to 21 units per acre on larger lots. This type would include garden apartments, townhouses, patio houses, duplexes, bungalow courts and low-density apartment Planned development projects utilizing the cluster 1. structures. The density standard would be one unit for each 3,000 square feet of lot area and to 2,000 square feet based on density incentive for larger lots. Medium-Density Residential: The General Plan Drovides multiDle unit residential uses of 21 to 47 ;nits per net acre in both the older areas of the City and in selected locations throughout the City. Compatibility of apartment buildings to lower- density residential areas can be provided by quality development standards for setbacks, landscaping, open spaces and recreation areas, and method of locating parking on site. Multiple unit residential uses would be developed on the basis of 2,000 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit, but with the density incentive on larger parcels a ratio of one unit per 1000 square feet of lot area could be developed. High-Density Residential High-density units, 47 D.U./net acre and up, could be developed on a basis of 900 square feet of lot area per unit on a 10,000 square foot minimum size lot and to 650 square feet of lot area per unit for a lot of 22,500 square feet. In addition, apartments, hotels, motels , and restaurants would be permitted as conditional uses. The yard, open space, and parking standards for the high-density residential uses will tend to influence slim and taller buildings. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, as a part of the General Plan Amendment, did also consider a revision of the residential density commitments as shown on the approved Land Use Plan to read as follows: Residenti a1 Estate Low Density Low Density Low-Medium Density Medium Density High Density Fam. Per Net Acre - 2-7 7-21 21 -47 47+ WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 954 recommending said amendment to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on September 18, , 1973, the City Council held a duly advertised public hearing to consider said amendment; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing the City Council received the recommendations, objections, protests, and comments of all 2. individuals and parties who desire to be heard; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad as follows: 1. 2. That the above recitations are true and correct. That the findings of the Planning Commission as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 954 constitute the findings of the City Council. 3. That said Land Use amendment to the General Plan is hereby approved. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 18th day of September, 1973, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmen Dunne, Lewis and Chase. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen McComas and Frazee. ATTEST: ,I 3.