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\E# 350 DEPT. HD. m: VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
ITG. 8-13-02 CITY ATTY. PROGRESS REPORT FOR 2000 and 2001
IEPT. HlRED CITY MGR.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the Housing and Redevelopment Commission hold a public hearing to accept public comments on
the Redevelopment Implementation Plan Progress Report for the past two year period beginning
January 1,2000 and ending December 31,2001, and adopt Resolution No. 357 accepting the report
and amending the expenditure summary within the Implementation Plan.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Safety Code. This section requires all Redevelopment Agencies to produce implementation plans every
Effective January 1, 1994, Redevelopment Law was amended to add Section 33490 to the Health and
five years that identify the goals and objectives for the Village Redevelopment Area, as well as
anticipated projects, programs and related expenditures of tax increment funds. On December 14,
1999, the second Five Year Redevelopment lmplementation Plan was adopted for the Carlsbad Village
Redevelopment Area. Between two and three years after adoption of an lmplementation Plan, the
regulations require that the Redevelopment Agency review its progress to date and hold a public
hearing to review the Redevelopment Plan and the last lmplementation Plan. Consequently, staff has
prepared a progress report on activities within the Village Redevelopment Area since adoption of the
approved for 2000-2004. The original Redevelopment Plan and the noted Progress Report for 2000
Redevelopment Plan in 1981, including programs and projects specific to the last lmplementation Plan
and 2001 are attached for Housing and Redevelopment Commission for information purposes and
public review at this time. The public hearing provides an opportunity for the public to comment on the
progress reported for the noted two year period and for the Commission to revise the Implementation
Plan as deemed appropriate based on the public comments.
RedeveloDment Implementation Plan 2000-2004
The Five Year lmplementation Plan for the period beginning January 1, 2000 and ending December 31,
2004 summarizes the Agency’s goals and objectives for the subject period as well as identifies
anticipated programs, including potential projects, and expenditures of tax increment funds and
the same as those set forth within the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. The goals are to 1)
Low/Moderate Income Housing Set-Aside Funds. The primary goals for the noted five year period are
establish Carlsbad Village as a quality shopping, working and living environment; 2) improve pedestrian
and vehicular circulation in the Village; 3) stimulate property improvements and new development in the
Village; 4) improve the physical appearance of the Village; and 5) provide signage which is supportive
of commercial vitality and a unique Village image.
The programs for action and expenditures include: 1) continued facilitation of new commercial
development in the Village; 2) study of a Parking and Business Improvement District; 3) development of
a Master Plan for the Village Transportation Corridor; 4) land use feasibility study for Oak Street Yard;
5) continued implementation of Facade Improvement and Signage Funding Program; 6) new street
furniture, landscape planters and other public improvement enhancements; 7) Village Public Relations
Campaign to encourage pedestrian activity; 8) continued processing of redevelopment permits for
private development projects; and, 9) financial and processing assistance for the development of
additional affordable housing units within the community.
The report below summarizes the progress that was made during calendar years 2000 and 2001 in
addressing the programs set forth in the Implementation Plan.
Villaqe Redevelopment Implementation Plan Prowess Report
The Village Redevelopment lmplementafion Plan Progress Report was prepared to highlight the
programs, projects and/or activities completed by the Redevelopment Agency during the period
beginning January 1, 2000 and ending December 31, 2001. The expenditures made by the
Redevelopment Agency during the subject period were all consistent with the 2000-2004
forth in the previously approved lmplemenfafion Plan:
lmplementafion Plan. The Agency was successful in completing the following projects which were set
Consultant hired to develop conceptual plans for Specialty CommerciaVMixed-Use Project near
Village Commuter Rail Station (northwest corner of Grand Avenue and State Street).
Process completed for considering implementation of a Business Improvement District in the
Village. Effort discontinued due to lack of support from businesses.
New landscape planters, benches, and trash cans purchased and installed in Village as part of
ongoing Village Area Beautification Program; currently working on purchase of new banners.
Provided Facade Improvement and Signage Grants to eleven (1 I) property/business owners.
Developed and implemented a public relations campaign to encourage the general public to utilize
the free public parking lots available in the Village Area. Campaign included brochures, maps, and
keychains.
Developed and distributed a Carlsbad Village Business Resource Directory and New Business
Information Packets.
Assisted with financing of Laurel Tree affordable housing project (138 units) and Agency repaid
loan from the City that was used for purchase of Tyler Court Senior Apartments.
successful revitalization and redevelopment through both public and private projects. There have been
Since the Village Redevelopment Area was established in 1981, the area has experienced very
numerous public projects completed which have enhanced the area and the Agency has worked, and
continues to work, with private property owners and/or developers interested in constructing new
continue to invest in projects which will eliminate, or facilitate the elimination of, blighting conditions or
projects within the Village Area. Over the next two and a half years, the Redevelopment Agency will
influences in the Village Redevelopment Project Area and/or create affordable housing opportunities
both inside and outside the Village Redevelopment Area.
Staff is requesting that the Housing and Redevelopment Commission accept the presentation from staff
on the subject Redevelopment Implementation Progress Report, accept public testimony on the
progress report and consider any proposed changes to the goals and objectives or programs for
anticipated expenditures for the five year period of the plan, staff is recommending that the expenditure
implementation during the next two years. Also, in an effort to be slightly more accurate in the
from $13,866,090 to $13,482,870. The summary included within the attached progress report has also
summary for the 2000-2004 Implementation Plan be amended to reflect a decrease in expenditures
been amended to better reflect the anticipated expenditures per noted project.
FISCAL IMPACT
The 2000-2004 Village Redevelopment Implementation Plan identifies programs, activities, and
potential projects which would result in the expenditure of an estimated $13.8 million in tax increment
funds, including housing set-aside funds, over the 5 year period of the plan. This expenditure of funds
includes the annual Tax Allocation Bond payment of approximately $ 1 million per year and full
Aside Fund. Staff has proposed an amended expenditure summary which would reduce the total
expenditure of existing and new funds available within the Low and Moderate Income Housing Set-
amount by approximately $400,000 to reflect more accurate actual costs. The new proposed total
expenditure is estimated at $13.4 million for the five year period of the plan.
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EXHIBITS:
1. Housing and Redevelopment Commission Resolution No. 357 accepting progress report on
2. Village Redevelopment Project Area Implementation Plan Progress Report for 2000 and 2001.
2000-2004 Redevelopment Implementation Plan, and authorizing amendments to the Plan.
3. Village Area Redevelopment Plan (adopted 1981).
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HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3 57
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE PROGRESS REPORT ON
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE SUBJECT PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Carlsbad, hereinafter referred to as
THE 2000-2004 VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND
“Agency”, is a Community Redevelopment Agency organized and existing under the Community
Redevelopment Law, Health and Safety Code Section 33000, et.seq., hereinafter referred to as the “Act”:
and
WHEREAS, the Agency is authorized to implement the Redevelopment Plan for the Carlsbad
Village Redevelopment Project Area; and
WHEREAS, Section 33490(a)(l) of the Act requires that the Agency adopt an Implementation
Plan every five years which contains the specific goals and objectives of the Agency for the Project Area,
the specific programs, including potential projects, and expenditures proposed to be made during the next
five years, and an explanation of how the goals and objectives, programs and expenditures will eliminate
blight within the project area; and
WHEREAS, between two and three years after adoption of an Implementation Plan, the Agency
is required to review its progress to date and hold a public hearing to review the Redevelopment Plan and
the last Implementation Plan; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 33490(d) of the Act, the Progress Report on the Implementation
Plan shall be considered and any amendments adopted following a public hearing conducted pursuant to
Section 6063 of the Government Code and after proper notice; and
WHEREAS, the Agency held the public hearing as required and considered all comments
provided by the public during said hearing.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelopment
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 33490, the Carlsbad
Redevelopment Agency hereby accepts the progress report on the 2000-2004 Village
Redevelopment Project Area Implementation Plan, and hereby amends the Plan as set
forth during the public hearing on said Implementation Plan.
3. That the Housing and Redevelopment Commission authorizes the Executive Director of
the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency and designated staff to continue to administer the
various programs identified within said Implementation Plan.
4. That amendments to the subject Implementation Plan is not a “project” requiring review
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Subsequent action on the
specific projects outlined within the Implementation Plan will be subject to separate
CEQA review if not already covered by a recent EIR for the Redevelopment Plan or a
program EIR adopted in connection with a particular project or program.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Housing and
Redevelopment Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 13th day
of AUGUST , 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Members Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard
NOES: None
ATTEST
RAYMOND R. PATCHETT, Secretary
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INTRODUCTION
Redevelopment implies a great many things. To begin with, it suggests something that was
previously developed is now in need of - and worth - re-developing. The Carlsbad Village Area
(downtown) fits that description.
The Carlsbad Village Area has a colorful history dating back to at least the 1880's when the rail
line linking San Diego and Los Angeles was constructed. The Village experienced early days of
glory with the construction of large hotels and spas, but by the 1980s the area was beset by
problems common to many older downtowns. Buildings were in many cases seriously
dilapidated, competition fiom modem shopping centers had stolen away much of the atea's
commercial vitality and the small lot sizes and pattems made new construction to current city
development standards difficult and in some cases impossible. The appearance and atmosphere
of the liiendly village by the sea had become decidedly un-liiendly in many spots, making it less
than desirable and in many cases an unprofitable place in which to do business.
Village Redevelopment Area
When the Carlsbad City Council
adopted the 25-year Village Area
Redevelopment Plan in 1981, the 200-
acre area was both depressed and
depressing. The commercial vacancy
rate languished at over 50 percent.
Disreputable and even illegal enterprises
flourished and the downtown merchants
had become skeptical of the City's
ability to help.
In response to the problems facing the
downtown area, the Carlsbad Housing
and Redevelopment Commission began using the powers granted under Caliiornia
Redevelopment Law in 1981 to address blighted conditions and blighting influences within the
Village Redevelopment Area.
Effective January 1,1994, Redevelopment Law was amended to add Section 33490 to the Health
and Safety Code. This section requires Redevelopment Agencies to produce implementation
plans every five years that identify the goals and objectives for the Village Redevelopment Area,
as well as the anticipated projects, prognuns and related expenditures of tax increment funds. On
December 14, 1999, the second Five-Year Redevelopment Implementation Plan was adopted.
The following report provides a review and summary of the progress demonstrated by the Village
Redevelopment Agency in maintaining consistency with the Implementution Plan during the first
half of the five-year period (2000-2002) as well as an overview of the success of the
Redevelopment Agency since the Project Area was established in 1981.
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Between 1981 and 1988, the Redevelopment Agency
collected and spent over $5 million on public
improvements, code enforcement, commercial
rehabilitation, property acquisition, and public parking
lot construction. Initial beautification and revitalization
projects included the fountain at State and Grand, new
building hnts along State Street, sidewalk medians,
coordinated strest signs and landscaping and the
construction of five off-street public parking lots
yielding 300 vehicle parking spaces.
In 1988, a decision was made to continue to improve
the downtown streets and parking in an effort to
redefine the village as a pedestrian-centered network,
improve the safety and drive-ability of major streets,
continue to encourage the spending of resident and
tourist dollars in the area businesses and create a self-
perpe.tuating balance in the overall economy of the
Village.
In April of 1988, the City sold $12 million in bonds for
the express purpose of revitaliig the downtown area
Payments on the bonds are made with tax increment
funds. The Redevelopment Agency designated $8
million for the comprehensive streetscape project on
Carlsbad Boulevard and Carlsbad Village Drive.
Approximately $4 million of the bond proceeds were
also used to tinance construction of the Senior Center
on Pine Street.
In July of 1993, the Housing and Redevelopment Commission approved and authorid the
issuance and sale of the 1993 Tax Allocation Bonds. These bonds were issued on September 1,
1993 in the amount of $1 5,495,000. The bonds were approved for the purpose of refinancing the
1988 Tax Allocation Bonds. This refinancing allowed the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency to
reduce its annual debt service payments and to obtain additional funds for new housing and
redevelopment projectdactivities. These results were achieved due to the low intenxt rate bond
market combined with an increase in the amount of bonds issued and an extension of the term.
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Building’’) to facilitate development of a 30,000 to 40,000 square foot specialty retail center near
the Commuter Rail Station. Redevelopment funds were also used for various planning studies
and strategy documents as well BS a Fapde Improvement and Signage Financial Assistance
Prom. Additionally, the Agency’s Low and Moderate Income Housing Set-Aside Funds were
used to assist in funding the construction of Laurel Tree Apartments, a new 138-unit affordable
housing complex, and acquisition of a 75-unit multifamily semior apartment complex, reducing
the rents to be affordable for very-low and extremely-low-income households.
The projects proposed to be financed with the additional tax allocation bond pmceeds were set
forth within the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency’s 2000-2004 Zmplementution Plan for the
Village Redevelopment Area The status of those projects is outlined in the next section of this
report.
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Within its 2000-2004 Implementation Plan, the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency identified a
variety of programs and projects to be bded during the subject five year period. The following
provides a report on the success of the Agency in implementing the identified projects andor
programs fiom January 1,2000 through December 3 1,2001.
A. ProperW Acauisition & Market Anahrsis for Commercial Development Proiecb
SuecialW CommerCial Center near Villaee Commuter Rail Station (Grand Avenue and
State Street: A consultant has been hired to develop conceptual plans for a new
specialty commercial project near the Commuter Rail Station that would include a mix
of retail, restaurant and office space and possibly residential units. By encouraging new
commercial development within the area of the Commuter Rail Station, the
Redevelopment Agency hopes to motivate other property owners within this area to
rehabilitate or redevelop their properties. Once the conceptual plans are complete, staff
will meet with appropriate property owners to discuss publidprivate partnership(s)
andor pursue acquisition of maining proply for development purposes.
Commercial Center at Roosevelt Street and Carlsbad Villaae Drive: The Carlsbad
Redevelopment Agency intends to initiate plans to facilitate the development of a
commercial mixed-use project at or near the intersection of Roosevelt Street and
Carlsbad Village Drive. The feasibility of incorporating a parking structure will also be
considered. No progress has been made on this project to date. It will be given further
consideration during the second half of the Implementation Plan period.
B. Comprehensive StudvPlans for Land Use. Design Standards. Public Improvement
Enhancements and DeveloDment Strategies
Parking and Business Improvement District PBIDL Staff completed a public outreach
program to provide information to the business cornunity on the costs and benefits
associated with the formation of a Parking and Business Improvement District within the
Village Redevelopment Area and ascertain the level of support from local business and
property owners for implementation. A three-phase public outreach process was
undertaken to inform and accept feedback from local business and property owners with
the goal of creating consensus among the business community. Based on the feedback
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received during an informational workshop (Workshop I), from a survey questionnaire,
and during a subsequent interactive workshop (Workshop II), staff ascertained that there
was not adequate support among business and property owners to proceed with the
formation of a PBID within the Village Redevelopment Area. Although there remain
small clusters of business owners in different areas of the retail core that support the
formation of a PBID, the results of the public outreach program reflect a lack of majority
support in a contiguous area large enough to financially support a viable district. Based
on the information received, the Housing & Redevelopment Commission took action to
discontinue any further efforts to proceed with the formation of a Parking and Business
Improvement District.
0 Studv on Street Lighting within the Village and Surrounding Areas: The Public Works
Department is taking the lead on this project. A consultant has been hired and a study has
been initiated to determine where additional streetlights are needed throughout the
Village Redevelopment Area.
Reuse Feasibility Studv for Oak Avenue Public Works Yard A consultant completed a
study of the property in 2001 and prepared a report on potential uses of the site. A team
of city staff will identify one or two possible uses to pursue further.
C. Facade Improvement and Sirmaze Assistance Program
The Facade Improvement and Signage Assistance Program was established in January 1996.
The Redevelopment Agency has continued to provide financial assistance in an effort to
eliminate blighting conditions created through deteriorated buildings and
outdatedhappropriate signage within the Village Redevelopment Project Area. The Agency
has provided grants for facade improvements and new signage, including design costs. Since
the inception of the program, twenty-one business and property owners received assistance
totaling more than $100,0oO. Staff is recommending that this program be terminated at the
end of fiscal year 2001-2002 and the funding be reallocated to other programdprojects.
D. Village Area Beautification Program
The Agency focused on improving the streetscape of the downtown area by initiating the
Village Beautification Program. The program was set up as a collaborative effort on the part
of the Agency, the City Public Works Department, and the property and business owners
within the project area. The purpose of the program is to enhance the Village area through:
1) the establishment of a routine streethidewalk cleaning program, 2) increased planting of
flowers, shrubs, and trees along the streets, 'ad 3) the purchase and installation of additional
or replacement street furniture. Replacement of street furniture is completed on a continual ,
basis as needed. Plants and shrubs within the sidewalk planters and street medians are
replaced seasonally. The street and sidewalk-cleaning program has not been implemented on
a comprehensive scale to date. Staff, however, has successfully implemented a pilot program
to test a process for the cleaning of the sidewalks while maintaining compliance with storm
water management regulations which will be incorporated into an ongoing program.
E. Village Public Parking Enhancement Program
Staff has been working in cooperation with North County Transit District to identify potential
opportunities for construction of a new parking structure. Agency staff is also currently
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undertaking a program to encourage better utilization of all public parking lots located within
the Village Redevelopment Area by initiating activities to evaluate the impediients to full
utilization and to develop a work plan to correct deficiencies or enhance amenities such as
lighting or signage.
F. Village Public Relations CamDaim
Agency staff developed and implemented a public relations campaign as part of the
comprehensive Village Parking Program approved in 1999. The campaign incorporated
public informational tools to encourage the general public to utilize the free public parking
lots available in the Village. Informational brochures were produced for shoppers identifying
the public parking opportunities in the Village. The brochures were distributed to the
merchants along with brochure stands, posters and key chains. Additionally, Agency staff
developed the Carlsbad Village Business Resource Directory and New Business Packets.
The Carlsbad Village Business Resource Directory includes useful information regarding
who does what in the Village, trash collection, recycling, street sweeping, awnings and signs
as well as helpful telephone numbers. The New Business Packets provides a wealth of
information on private andor non-profit assistance to new businesses as well as public
resources that can be helpful and useful to new businesses locating in the area.
G. Village Sidewalk Reconstruction Proiect
Public Works completed a site investigation, prioritizing sidewalk improvements based on
immediate safety needs (i.e., trip hazards) and long term needs (i.e., drainage and pedestrian
access). Staff continues to assess additional needs for improvemenis. Immediate safety
needs have been addressed. Presently, the long-term sidewalk construction project has been
put on hold and the funds have been reallocated to other existing programs/projects.
H. Affordable Housing Promma & ProiecQ
The Laurel Tree project, producing 138 affordable housing units, was completed and fully
leased up in 2000. This project was partially funded with Agency LowMod funds. In
addition, the Agency repaid a loan from the City of Carlsbad that was used for the acquisition
of Tyler Court Apartments. The Tyler Court units will remain affordable in perpetuity to
very-low and extremely-low income seniors. StafF continues to identify and map out
potential properties that are available and appropriate for purchase as affordable housing sites
for utilizing funds in this Implementation Plan period.
I. Tax Allocation Bond Pavments and General Administration of RedeveloDment Aeency
In addition to the above projects, the Redevelopment Agency has continued to make its
annual payments on the previously issued Tax Allocation Bonds and fund general operations
of the Redevelopment Agency. The total funding expended for bond payments and general
operations of the Redevelopment Agency during the two-year review period of the 2000-
2004 Village Redevelopment Implementation Plan was approximately $3,029,000.
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EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
The following is a comparison of expenditures outlined in the 2000-2004 Implementation Plun to
the expenditures made to date.
Project/Activity
property Acquisition & Market
Analysis for Commercial
Development Projects within
Village.
Comprehensive study/plans for
land use, design standards, and
development strategks.
Facade Impvments &
Signage Design Assistance
Prognun.
Village Area Beautification
Planters, Etc.
Village Public Parking
Enbancement Program
Village Public Relations campaign
Vilage Sidewalk
ReconstructionProject,orother
public improvements within the
Vilage
Affordable Housing Programs
62 Projects, including
ldministration
Tau Allocation Bond Payments
mdGeneralAdministration
rOTAI.
Prow - Street Furniture,
Proposed Expenditures Actual Expenditures
01/01/2000 - 12/31/2004 01/01/00 - 12/31/01
$356,000 $14,253
$150,000 $57,329
$48,442 $40,230
$49,428 $56,583
$900,000 $0
$30,000 $14,902
$419,350 $0
(Project Cancelled
Funds Reallocated)
$3,912,870 $57,785
$8,000,000
$3,270,082 $13,866,090
$3,029,000
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The Agency expended a total of $3,270,082 between 2000-2002 based on fiscal year reporting.
All expenditures of the Agency were consistent with the approved Implementation Plan as noted
above.
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AMENDED EXPEND= SUMMARY
The following represents a revised expenditure summary for the 2000-2004 Implementation
Plan.
ProjectIActivity
Property Acquisition & Market Analysis for
cial Development Projects within
Facade Improvements & Signage Design
AEordabIe Housing Programs & Projects,
TOTAL.
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Within the 2000-2004 Village Implementation Plan, it was
indicated that the Agency would participate in the production of a
total of 253 units of newly constructed affordable housing units.
To date, as noted previously, the Agency financially assisted with
the construction of 138 new units of affordable housing. It was
also indicated that the Agency would assist in the acquisition and
rehabilitation of 100 existing housing units for affordable housing
purposes. To date due to limited resources and property availability, the Agency was able to
acquire only 75 units of senior housing for affordable housing purposes. Rehabilitation of these
units will be considered for funding under the next Implementation Plan period.
During the reporting period, a decision was made to focus the Agency’s Low and Moderate
Income Housing Fund on projects, which resulted in the provision of new affordable housing
opportunities through new construction or acquisition. Other funds will be identified and utilized
for the “silent second” loan program, rental assistance and single family or rental rehabilitation
noted within the Implementation Program.
During the reporting period of 2000-2002, there were no residential units developed by the
Agency or privately developed (or substantially rehabilitated) within the Village Redevelopment
Area Therefore, there is no redevelopment inclusionary housing .obligation to report or satisfy. In
addition, there were no dwelling units destroyed or removed bm the low and moderate income
housing market as paa of a redevelopment project subject to a written agreement with the
Redevelopment Agency. Therefore, there is no need for the Redevelopment Agency to provide
for replacement housing.
As a side note, the City of Carlsbad has experienced great success in working with local housing
developers to produce affordable housing opportunities over the last seven (7) years. To dak, the
City has approved inclusionary housing projects throughout the community that will provide for
a total of 1,623 af€ordable housing units for lower income households. The City has seen the
following units comtructd 718 family apartments (Villa Loma, Laurel Tree, Rancho Carrillo,
Poinsettia Properties and Vista Las Flores), 132 for-sale townhomes (Cherry Tree and Serrsno),
96 second dwelling units, and five single family homes (Calavera Hills) in addition to pmhasing
75 senior apartment units pyler Court). Additionally, there am 50 units of affordable family
apartments currently under construction (Sunny Creek).
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Deteriorating downtown areas are often trouble spots for cities.
These areas often require more public services such as public
safety, public works and other public assistance than the tax
revenue produced in the area can fund. In other words, a
deteriorating downtown is a financial drain on the rest of the
community. Deterioration, if not arrested, tends to expand,
thereby potentially affecting the health, welfare and safety of those living, shopping and doing
business on the outskirts of the area As declining areas are improved and the causes of blight
eliited, the entire community benefits through the creation of new or restored homes,
prospering businesses, more attractive public areas and renewal of civic pride.
As a result of the positive enviromnent created through redevelopment activities in the
downtown Village area of Carlsbad, seedy bars and rundown establishments have been replaced
by a boutique assortment of appealing shops and restaurants. Carlsbad Inn, Tamarack Beach
Resort and Village Faire provide excellent examples of positive private investment that occurred
during the first 9 to 10 years (1981 - 1990) of redevelopment. This investment was a result of a
renewed interest and faith in the Viage Area. This confidence in the future success of the
Village Area is further demonstrated through new construction and substantial rehabilitation
projects that have been completed since 1990. The following provides a list of some of the new
construction and rehabilitation projects completed within the Village during the past 10 years:
New Projects in Villaee: Substantial Rehabilitation in Viaee:
e Gametowne Retail Building
e Fish House Vera Cruz Restaurant
e Commuter Rail Station
Blockbuster Retail
D Parker Medical Office
D Unocal Gas Station and Car Wash
D Carlsbad By the Sea Lutheran Home -
Professional Care Facility
D Escrow Transfers Office Building
e Ka’Fana Coffee House
e Pizza Port Restaumt
Boar Cross’n Bar
e Starbucks Coffee House
e Beach Sleep Furniture Retail Buildiag
e Art & Antique Mall
e Carlsbad Physical Therapy
e Vigilucei’s Ristorante
e Tiberius Antro Retaurant
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Long-time business owners have expressed great pleasure with the influx of tourists and shoppers
and the return of residents who had once abandoned the ma for shopping malls. Visitors to the
area often comment on the quaint, small town atmosphere of the Village Area. The Village Area
has enjoyed a resurrection of its charm and original character as a result of focused
redevelopment activities over many years, including the last five years.
In addition to the redevelopment activities noted above for revitalization of the area, anothex very
key benefit to redevelopment is affordable housing. Redevelopment Jaw requires that 20% of tax
increment revenue be set-aside for the specific purpose of providing affordable housing within
the community. As noted, the Redevelopment Agency has used its housing set-aside funds during
the reporting period of 2000-2002 to assist in the construction of 138 new affordable housing
units and the acquisition of 75 senior apartment units. These efforts have greatly increased the
affordable housing opporhmities for very-low and extremely low-income households in
Carlsbad.
The Village Redevelopment Program is anchored by a concept of publidprivate joint
participation where private investment in improving and upgrading existing buildings provides
increased property tax revenua to fund the public participation. The Carlsbad Redevelopment
Agency utilizes these tax increment funds to finance projects that eliminate blight and have a
public benefit (including providing affordable housing). To date, the Village Redevelopment
Area has experienced very successful revitalition and redevelopment through both public and
private projects. Over the next three years, the Redevelopment Agency will continue to invwt in
projects that will eliminate, or facilitate the elimination, of blighting conditions or influences in
the Village Redevelopment Area. The Agency will also continue to encourage new development
of both commercial and affordable housing projects as well as substantial rehabilitation projects.
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CARLSBAD
VILLAGE AREA
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
APRI L, 1981
E ITY OF CARLSBAD ALIFORNIA
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1 CIgY COUNCILIHOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CITY OF CARLSBAD
Packard, Ronald
MayorfChairman
Cas ler , Mary Vice-MayorIVice-Chairwoman
Lewis, Bud Councilman/Member
Anear, Girard Councilman/Member
Kulchin, Ann Councilwoman/Member
Frank Aleshire City ManagerlExecutive Director
Vincent Biondo City Attorney/Commission Counsel
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Mary Marcus, Chairwoman Jerry Rombotis, Member
Vernon Farrow, Jr., Member Lt. Col. E, H. Jose, Jr., Member
Clarence Schlehuber, Member Stephen L'Heureux, Member
CARLSBAD HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chriss, Kenneth, Chairman Hall, Matt , Vice-chairman Carney, Eva, Member Helton, Claude "Red", Member
Runzo, Frankie Gene, Member Sanchez, Roy, Member
Ward, Roy, Member Hayes, Thelma, Member Morales, Laura, Member
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MLSBAD VILLAGE AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
CONTENTS
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VI.
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VIII.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION ................
PREFACE .....................
INTRODUCTION. ..................
DEFINITIONS & DESCRIPTION ............
PERMITTED USES & CONTROLS ............
PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTIONS ......
METHODS OF FINANCING. ..............
PROPOSED CITY ACTIONS ..............
PLAN ADMINISTRATION ...............
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
All those portions of the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California described as follows:
BEGINNING at the most Westerly corner of Lot 58 of Granville Park No. 2, according to Map thereof No. 2037 filed in the Office of the County Recorder
Northerly and Northeasterly line of said Map 2037 to the most Easterly of San Diego County, June 18, 1927; thence along the Northwesterly,
Lot 133, Easterly to the most Westerly corner of Lot 174 of said Map corner of Lot 133 of said Map 2037; thence leaving the boundary of said
2037; thence continuing Easterly along the Southerly line of said Lot 174, 20.00 feet more or less, to the Easterly line of the State Highway (Carlsbad Boulevard) as granted to the State of California in Book 266, Page 240 of Official Records; thence Northeasterly along the Easterly
Highway (Carlsbad Bou1evard)as granted to the State of California in line of said State Highway and along the Easterly line of the State
Northwesterly corner of land described in deed to McMahan Furniture Co., deed recorded in Book 316, Page 309, of Official Records to the most
being also a point of intersection between the Easterly line of said a California corporation, recorded January 3, 1975 as File No. 75-001664,
State Highway and the Southwesterly line of State Street, 60.00 feet wide, as shown on the records of the County Assessor of said San Diego County; thence Northeasterly, radially from said Southwesterly line of State Street to a point on the Northeasterly line of said State Street, being also a point in the boundary of land described in Parcel 7 in deed to the State of California recorded August 19, 1974 as File No. 74- 223647; thence Southeasterly along the Northeasterly line of said State Street to a point in the Northerly line of Lot 19 of Seaside Lands, according to Map thereof No. 1722, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, July 28, 1921, thence Easterly along said Northerly line to the Northeast corner of said Lot 19, being also a point in the Easterly line of land described in deed to R.R. Robinson,
Westerly boundary of said Robinson's land North 0°03'00" East to the et ux, recorded July 6, 1972 as File No. 174347; thence along the
Northwest corner thereof; thence South 89°50'00" East along the Northerly line of said Robinson's land and its Easterly prolongation to the most Westerly corner of Lot 1 of Buena Vista Gardens, according to Map thereof No. 2492, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, August 4, 1948, thence along the boundary of said Lot 1, South 56O57'40" East, 89.97 feet and South 77O39'00" East to a line drawn parallel with and 90.00 feet Westerly of the West line of a 40.00 foot easement for private road as shown on said map 2492; thence Southerly along said parallel line and its Southerly prolongation to a point on the Souther- ly line of Laguna Drive as shown on Map of Seaside Lands No. 1722, being
also a point in the Northerly line of Lot 20 of said Seaside Lands; thence South 89°50'00" East along the Southerly line of said Laguna Drive to the most Easterly corner of Lot 46 of said Seaside Lands; thence
continuing South 89°50'00" East along the Southerly line of said Laguna Drive to a point on the Northeasterly line of Fourth Street (Jefferson
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of the County Recorder of San Diego County March 1, 1915; thence Southerly Street) as shown on Map of Carlsbad Lands, Map 1661; filed in the office
and Southeasterly along said Northeasterly line to the most Westerly
Map thereof No. 2145, filed in the office of the County Recorder of corner of Lot 1 of Schell and Sites Addition to Carlsbad, according to
San Diego County, February 20, 1929; thence continuing Southeasterly
along said Easterly line of Fourth Street to the most Westerly corner of Lot 14 of said Map 2145; thence Northeasterly to the most Northerly
of Lot 20 of said Map 2145; thence Northeasterly to the most Northerly
corner of said Lot 14; thence Southeasterly to the most Westerly corner
Easterly corner of said Lot 26; thence Northeasterly to the most Souther- corner of Lot 26 of said Map 2145; thence Southeasterly to the most
Easterly corner of Lot 31 of said Map 2145; thence Northwesterly to the
ly corner of Lot 27 of said Map 2145; thence Northeasterly to the most
Northeast corner of said Lot 31, being also an angle point in the Westerly boundary of land described in deed to W. Joseph Parisi, et ux,
recorded November 10, 1969 as File No. 205432; thence Northerly along said Westerly boundary and its Northerly prolongation, 330 feet to the Northerly line of Tract 117 of said Carlsbad Lands, according to Map thereof No. 1661; thence Easterly along said Northerly line to an inter- section with the Southwesterly line of California State Highway XI-SD- 2B; thence Southeasterly along said Southwesterly line of the State Highway to the most Easterly corner of Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 1311 filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, February 16, 1973, being a portion of said Tract 117; thence along the Southeasterly boundary of said Parcel 1 South 48O22'27" East 26.59 feet to an angle point in said Southeasterly boundary of said Parcel 1; thence continuing Southeasterly along said Southwesterly line of the State Highway to the Northeast corner of land described in deed to the State of California recorded February 16, 1968, as File No. 27350; thence along the North- westerly line of said State of California Land, Southwesterly to an
Aguilar Soto, an unmarried woman, recorded June 3, 1968 as File No. intersection with the East line of land described in deed to Vera
in the Northerly line of that portion of Oak Avenue as vacated and 92031; thence Northwesterly along said East line 10.00 feet to a point
closed to public use; thence Southwesterly along said Northerly line to a point in the Westerly line of land described in Parcel I1 of Judge- ment of Final Distribution on Waiver of Accounting in the Estate of Darrell Alexander Welch, also known as Darrell A. Welch, deceased,
Superior Case No. PN 1232, a copy of which was recorded May 5, 1975 as File No. 75-106699; thence Southwesterly in a straight line to the most Northerly corner of Lot 17 in Block 58 of Town of Carlsbad, according
San Diego County, February 15, 1895; thence along the Northwesterly to Map thereof No. 775, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of
Westerly corner of Lot 17 in Block 40 of said Map 775; thence South-
line of said Lot 17 and its Southwesterly prolongation, to the most
easterly along the Southwesterly line of said Lot 17 Block 40, and its Southeasterly prolongation to the most Westerly corner of Lot 17 in Block 42 of said Map 775; thence Southwesterly along the Southwesterly
prolongation of the Northwebterly line of said Lot 17, Block 42 to a point of intersection with the Northeasterly line of Lot 8 of Industrial Tract, according to Map thereof No. 1743, filed in the Office of the
Northeasterly line, Southeasterly to the most Easterly corner of said County Recorder of San Diego County, January 3, 1923, thence along said
Lot 8; thence Southwesterly along the Southeasterly line of said Lot 8
westerly line of the Atcheson Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Right of Way,
and its Southwesterly prolongation to its intersection with the South-
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with the Northeasterly prolongation of the Southeast line of Block 16 thence Northwesterly along said Southwesterly line to an intersection
of Town of Carlsbad, according to Map thereof NO. 535, filed in the
Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, May 2, 1880, thence
Southwesterly along said Southeast line and its Northeasterly prolongation
half of said BlocR 16; thence Northwesterly along the Southwesterly to the most Southerly corner of the Northeast half of the Southeast
corner of said Northeast half of the Southeast half of said Block 16; line of said Northeast half of the Southeast half to the most Westerly
of said Block 16 to the Northwest corner of the Southeast half of said thence Southwesterly along the Northwesterly line of the Southeast half
half of Block 16 to the most Southerly corner of said Southeast half; Block 16; thence Southeasterly along the Southwest line of said Southeast
Block 16 for an intersection with the Northwesterly prolongation of the thence Northeasterly along the Southeast line of said Southeast half of
Northeasterly line of the Westerly 150.00 feet of Block 17 of said Map
Northeasterly line to the m0s.t Easterly corner of the Northwesterly 535; thence Southeasterly along said Northwesterly prolongation and said
100.00 feet of said Westerly 150.00 feet of Block 17; thence Southwesterly along the Southeasterly line of said Northwesterly 100.00 feet and its Southwesterly prolongation to a point in the Southwesterly line of North-
east 150.00 feet of Block 18 said point being the most Southerly corner of land described in deed to John W. Rodgers, et al, recorded July 24, 1975
prolongation of the Southwesterly line of Rodger's land to an angle point as File No. 75-193415; thence Southeasterly along the Southeasterly
also a point on the Northwesterly boundary of land described in Parcel 1 in the Northerly Boundary of Tract 100 of Carlsbad Lands, Map 1661, being
in deed to Thelma B. Williams, et all recorded March 9, 1964 as File No. 43082; thence along the boundary of said Parcel 1 of said Williams deed
easterly 64.00 feet to the most Easterly corner of Parcel 2 of said Southwesterly 31.50 feet to the most Westerly corner thereof and South-
Williams deed; thence leaving the boundary of said Parcel 1 and along the boundary of said Parcel 2, Southwesterly 148.50 feet to an angle point in the Southerly boundary of Tract 100 of said Map 1661; thence Southeasterly along said Southerly boundary of said Tract 100 to its most Southerly
corner of Block 20 in said Map 535; thence South 34'33'00'' East.along corner, thence Southeasterly in a straight line to the most Northerly
the Northeasterly line and the Southeasterly prolongation of the North- easterly line of said Block 20, 140.00 feet to the most Northeasterly
corner of land described in deed to Ciebis Properties, a partnership, recorded September 12, 1977 as File No. 77-371495; thence along the boundary of said Ciebis' land as follows:
Southeasterly 53.00 feet, more or less, to the most Easterly corner thereof; thence South 55'27'00'' West, 60.00 feet; thence South 34O33'00" East, 7.00 feet; thence South 55'27'00'' West 60.00 feet to the most Northerly corner of land described in deed to Ciebis Properties, a
' leaving the Ciebis land first above described and along the boundary of partnership, recorded September 12, 1977 as File No. 77-371497; thence
the Ciebis' land last described above, as follows: Southeasterly along the Northeasterly line thereof, 210.00 feet to the most Easterly corner thereof; thence South 55'27'00'' West, 128.59 feet
thence Southwesterly Westerly and Northwesterly along said curve through to the beginning of a tangent 10.00 fool: radius curve, concave Northerly,
boundary of said Ciebis' land Northwesterly in a straight line to the a central angle of 90' an arc distance of 15.71 feet; thence leaving the
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most Southerly corner of land described in deed to the State of California
boundary of said State of California land North 30'39'55" West, 301.73 recorded August 25, 1967 as File No. 128584; thence along the Westerly
feet to the Northwesterly corner thereof; thence leaving the boundary of said State of California land Northerly in a straight line to the most Southerly corner of Tract 94 of Carlsbad Lands, Map 1661; thence Northeasterly along the Southerly line of said Tract 94 to the most Easterly
of the Town of Carlsbad, Map 535; thence Northwesterly along the North- corner of said Tract 94, being also the most Easterly corner of Block 13
easterly line of said Block 13 to the most Northerly corner of said Block 13; thence Northwesterly in a straight line to the most Easterly corner of Block 8 of said Town of Carlsbad, according to said Map 535;
most Northerly corner thereof; thence continuing Northwesterly in a thence Northwesterly along the Northeasterly line of said Block 8 to the
straight line to the most Easterly corner of Block 7 of said Map 535;
most Northerly corner thereof; thence continuing Northwesterly in a thence Northwesterly along the Northeasterly line of said Block 7 to the
straight line to the most Easterly corner of Lot 86 of said Granville
westerly along the Northeasterly lines of Lots 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, Park No. 2, according to said Map No. 2037; thence continuing North-
Lots 95, 96 and 97 to a point on the Westerly prolongation of the Northerly 92, 93 and 94; thence continuing Northwesterly in a straight line across
Westerly prolongation to the Southerly line of Del Mar Avenue as shown line of Cypress Avenue as shown on said Map No. 2037; thence along said
on said Map No. 2037; thence Westerly along said Southerly line to a point in the Southwesterly line of said Lot 74 being the Southwesterly terminus of a line in the Northwesterly boundary of said Lot 74 with a
continuing Northwesterly in a straight line to the most Southerly corner distance of 70.21 feet; thence leaving the boundary of said Lot 74,
of Lot 69 of said Map 2037; thence continuing Northwesterly along the
Avenue adjoining Lots 66 and 61, Lot 61, 60, 59 and 58 to the Point of Southwesterly lines of Lots 69, 68, 67, 66, that portion of La Cresta
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PART I: PREFACE
"Incentive to business development is lacking but even
if it existed the physical capacity to accommodate business 'is
lacking. This same lack of incentive decreases the inclination
of the individual property owners or enterprises to modernize.
As a consequence the process of deterioration sets in until
community finds a commercial slum developing in its very midst."
P. 25 Community Development Plan -
A Report on the Elements of A Master
Plan - Carlsbad, California, by
Gordon Whitnall and Associates,
1957.
The above quotation is a concise depiction of the
situation found in much of the existing commercial development
within the Carlsbad Village Area. Without concerted activity by
the City - and the business community, outdated sites, incapable of
convenient and efficient service will continue to foster the
process, commonly called blight.
Carlsbad is not the only city in the county faced with a
declining commercial core. The inevitable deterioration of
established commercial areas is well documented in cities
throughout the county, state and nation. Equally well documented
is the fact that this deterioration cannot be overcome without
joint public-private commitment. Private investments in store
fronts and dollar day sales techniques have met with as little
success as public parking and public mall construction. Examples
of the failure of these types of approaches abound.
Strengthening of the residential fabric of the inner
city should accompany the revitalization of the commercial core.
High levels of incentive can be created for commercial
redevelopment as a result of the availability of close in
concentration of purchasing powers. This commercial residential
interplay is essential to ensure healthy, dynamic inner-city
area.
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Redevelopment plans historically have taught us that
government alone cannot solve the problems of declining
inner-city areas. The key to success is a "partnership" concept
where private reinvestment can be meshed with public expenditure.
In short, the public and private sectors must cooperate for the
purpose of leveraging their individual efforts..
This plan is an effort to begin a true partnership concept. This
effort should bring the public and private sectors together so
that the goal of creating a liveable urban environment will
become a reality.
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PAT 11. INTRODUCTION
11-A. Format and Preparation
The redevelopment plan for the Village Area of the City of
Carlsbad consists of Part 1: Plan text, and Part 2:
Appendices. The redevelopment plan has been prepared by the
Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Commission, pursuant to the
Community Redevelopment Law of the State of California; the
Bylaws of the Housing and Redevelopment Commission, and all
applicable local ordinances and State statutes.
11-B. Project Goal
The overall goal of the Village Area Redevelopment Project
is to create a pleasant, attractive, accessable environment
for living, shopping, recreation, civic, cultural and
service functions through the elimination of blighting
influences and through restoration and new, private/public
development forms which preserve and enhance the existing
character of the Village Area and surrounding community.
11-c. The Objectives of the Plan
11-C-1. Eliminate blight and blighting influences that presently
exist in the project area.
11-C-2. Encourage a variety of residential accommodation and
amenity in the Village Area so as to increase the
advantages of close-in living and convenient core
shopping, toward the end of encouraging a diversity of
age, income and ethnic characteristics.
11-C-3. Restrict the highest residential density to areas in or
near the Village Center.
11-C-4. Intxoduce programs to revitalize all areas which are
deteriorating or have high potential to become
deteriorated.
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11-C-5. Provide an organized system of commercial land
uses to be grouped in a village setting, rather
than a strip or sprawled commercial manner. Such
uses should include administrative and
professional offices, retail outlets, and public
offices.
11-C-6.
11-C-7.
11-C-8.
11-C-9.
Provide, within the Village centre, a variety of spaces
and locations for specialty, unique, and attractive
shops with strong pedestrian orientation. Locations and
spaces should be interconnected with attractive
pedestrian belts incorporating landscaping and/or unique
texture.
Provide a variety of commercial, tourism, and
recreational activity, especially close to the beach, in
conjunction with special entertainment facilities,
restaurants and other uses which will foster a village
concept and not detrimentally impact residential usage.
Provide for pedestrian and bicycle access to the
development clusters and open areas.
Provide for visual amenity through such means as
landscaped court yards, attractive and harmonious
architectural forms and vest pocket parks.
11-C-10. Arrest decay and decline throughout the project area
through restoration and rehabilitation of structures.
11-C-11. Guide development to preserve aesthetic and cultural
quality.
11-C-12. Stimulate and attract private investment.
11-C-13. Provide a convenient circulation system with an emphasis
upon ease of access and convenient, safe and attractive
off-street parking areas.
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11-C-14. Accommodate existing and future local and regional
public transit facilities.
11-C-15. Establish the Village Centre area as the North County's
focus for specialty goods and services.
11-C-16. Establish design control in keeping with the desired
village atmosphere.
PART 111: GENERAL DEFINITIONS
As used in this plan the following words shall mean:
"Commission" - the Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment Commission,
duly constituted by action of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad under the provisions of Health and Safety Code of
the State of California.
"City" - The City of Carlsbad, California.
"City Council'' - City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
California.
"Committee" - Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment Advisory
Committee as mandated by the Redevelopment Law to advise the
Commission prior to plan adoption and during the implementation
stages of the project.
"Design Review Board" - A review board consisting of highly
qualified persons with an interest in the field of urban design
and a member from the city staff shall be appointed to advise
associated committees and the Commission. The board will evaluate
development proposals as they relate to the Village Design Manual
and intent of this plan.
"Inner-City" - The historic Carlsbad town .site. The inner-city
includes the area bounded by Buena Vista Lagoon, 1-5, Pacific
Ocean, and Tamarack Avenue. The Village Area Redevelopment Project
area is a part of this inner-city area.
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"New Construction" - For the purposes of this plan "New
Construction" shall mean erection of a structure on a site where
a structure has been removed or no previous structure was in
existence. In addition, any addition, alteration, or repair
which occurs within any 12 month period and exceeds 50 percent of
the value of an existing building or structure shall be deemed to
be new construction. All other additions, alterations and .
repairs shall comply with applicable sections of the Uniform
Building Code.
"Planning Commission" - The City of Carlsbad's Planning
Commission.
"Plan" - The Village Area Redevelopment Project Plan Number One.
"Project Area" - The Redevelopment Project known as the Village
Area Redevelopment Project Area Number One, the boundaries
of which are shown on Exhibit A. Whenever and wherever this name
appears, it shall mean the same as the Village Area Redevelopment
Project, the legal description of this area as previously
described herein.
"Procedure Manual" - A procedures manual is established for the
purpose of providing a clear understanding to all parties
involved, of the process under which development projects and
proposals will be reviewed.
"Redevelopment Law" - The Community Redevelopment Law of the
State of California (California State Health and Safety Code,
Sections 33000 et. seq.).
"Specific Plan" - A precise plan primarily designated to
implement the redevelopment plan for the village area of the
City of Carlsbad.
"State" - The State of California.
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"Sub-areas" - The design manual will address the
entire project area by dividing it into smaller areas
which lend themselves to more definitive land use parameters
than those set forth in the legal redevelopment plan. These
areas shall be known as "sub-areas".
"Village Design Manual" - The Commission's official
statement of design and land use policy for the project
area. It embodies developmental criteria and guidelines
which will be used to attain the goals and objectives noted
herein. It addresses such matters as texture, spatial
relationships, amenity, aesthetic quality landscaping,
courtyards, plazas , parking designs, etc.
"Zoning Ordinance" - A specific plan under which building
heights, building bulk and land use are regulated and under
which territory is divided into land use districts or zones.
Unless otherwise stated the Zoning Ordinance shall mean the
zoning maps and regulations of the City of Carlsbad.
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PART IV: PERMITTED USES & CONTROLS
IV-A.
IV-A- 1
IV-A-2.
IV-A-3.
Planning & Land Use Considerations
The projected patterns of land use and circulation
within the project area are shown graphically on Exhibit
B, the Village Area land use diagram.
The Commission, upon request, may allow residential
development in commercial subareas provided that the
proposed residential development is compatible with the
surrounding area and does not adversely effect adequate
internal residential order and amenity. In addition, no
residential usage shall be permitted on the ground floor
of any development in an area designated for commercial
usage. The 1980 preliminary census data indicates that
there are approximately 1600 dwelling units existing
within the project area. It is anticipated that
approximately 300 to 400 additional units will be added
over the life of the Plan.
All of those areas designated as generally residential
on Exhibit B may not include any uses other than
residential unless specifically stated within the
subarea within which.said designation is located or
unless special permission has been obtained from the
Housing and Redevelopment Commission. The Commission
shall encourage the development of a wide range of
housing types in residential areas of the project and
shall endeavor to achieve a mixture of housing for all
economic segments of the City of Carlsbad therein.
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IV-A-4. The Redevelopment Plan shall be regarded as the
principle specific plan for the project area and it
shall take precedence where it is in conflict with other
specific plans, regulations and standards.
IV-A-5.. Streets, alleys and other public rights-of-way may be
altered, vacated, narrowed, deckedover, extended or
closed where such action is essential to the orderly
implementation and execution of the plan.
If the implementation of the plan requires additional streets,
easements or other rights-of-ways they may be acquired by the
Commission or the City. Approximately 10 acres of the project
area will be used for streets and/or alleys.
IV-A-6. The Commission may authorize the private use of air
rights over public rights-of-way. This may take the
form of buildlngs, platforms, decks or other structures.
Such air rights may also be used for vehicular and/or
pedestrian incirculation, transit, public and private
utilities or other public improvements.
IV-A-7. The Commission is authorized to permit the establishment
and expansion of public or quasi-public uses and
facilities such as, but not limited to, parks,
recreational facilities, libraries, schools, and
charitable institutions, within the project area.
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IV-A-8. Approxiamately 105 acres of the Project Area will be
devoted to public purposes, including streets, alleys,
public and quasi-public uses.
IV-B. General Controls and Limitations
IV-B-1. All real property within the project area is subject to
the provisions, controls and requirements of the plan.
No real property shall be developed, redeveloped,
rehabilitated, or otherwise changed after the date of
adoption of the plan, except where such development,
redevelopment, rehabilitation or other substantial
change conforms with the provisions of the plan and the
guidelines embodied in the Village Design Manual as
applied by the Design Review Board and, ultimately, the
Housing and Redevelopment Commission.
IV-B-2. All new construction shall comply with all applicable
standards, statutes and locally adopted building,
electrical, heating, ventilation, housing, and other
public codes except as specified herein.
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IV-B3.
IV-B-4.
IV-B-5.
IV-B-6.
IV-B-7.
The Commission shall endeavor to substantially increase
the area of public and private open space within the
project area. Open space may take the form of parks,
vest pocket parks, play areas, plazas, fountains,
enclosures, patios, and similar landscaped features. The
plan envisions the addition of approximately 8 acres of
open space within the project area.
In areas where appropriate, sufficient open space
between buildings and clusters of buildings shall be
maintained or created to provide adequate sunlight,
ventilation, privacy, fire safety and general
livability.
The Village Design Manual will determine the type, size,
height and use of buildings within the Project Area.
All signs shall conform to the standards set forth in
the guidelines of the Village Design Manual.
The Commission shall assure adequate parking, including
designated storage areas for bicycles, motorcycles, and
mopeds.
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IV-B-8. The Commission shall require all utility lines and
structures to be placed underground, unless it
determines that undergrounding with respect to certain
lines would be economically or physically
inappropriate.
IV-B-9. No land use or structure, which by reason of appearance,
traffic, smoke, glare, noise, odor or other factors
which would be incompatible with the surrounding areas
shall be permitted within the project area.
IV-B-10. Subsequent to redevelopment, rehabilitation, or
development, pursuant to the plan, no parcel in the
project area, including any parcel retained by a
conforming owner/participant shall be resubdivided
without the prior approval of the Commission.
IV-B-11. The Commission is authorized to grant exemptions from
the limits, restrictions and controls established by the
plan. The Commission must make the following findings
for each and every case approved as a condition to its
granting of a request for an exemption:
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a) The application of certain provisions of the plan would
result in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships
which would make development inconsistent with the general
purpose and intent of the plan; and
b) There are exceptional circumstances or conditions unique
to the property or the proposed development which do not
generally apply to other properties or developments which
have the same standards, restrictions and controls; and
c) The granting of an exemption will not be injurious or
materially detrimental to the public welfare, other
properties or improvements in the project area; and
d) The granting of an exemption will not contradict the
standards established in the Village Design Manual. In
granting of exemptions, the Commission shall impose such
conditions as are necessary.
IV-B-12. Prior to the Commission's official consideration of a
development proposal, the application and all
accompanying documents shall be submitted for review in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970, as amended and such other statutes as may be
applicable.
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IVlC. Village Design Manual
IV-C-1. The Commission, in cooperation with the Planning
Commission, shall formulate, adopt, and make generally
available, a Design Manual for the purpose of
implementing the Village Area Redevelopment Project.
The Manual shall be the Commission's official statement
of its design guidelines and land use criteria for the
redevelopment, rehabilitation, conservation and general
development of the project area in accordance with this
plan. All development proposed within the Village
Redevelopment Project Area shall conform to the content
of the Village Design Manual.
IV-C-2. The manual shall include developmental objectives, land
use and design criteria and shall address the
following:
a) The arrangement of space and land use in the project
area.
b) Building coverages, building setbacks, building bulk
and height, building intensity, the siting of structures
and open space.
c) Preservation and promotion of the environmental
quality of the project and the Village Area in general.
d) The development of a circulation system which
promotes effective transportation throughout the project
area and which establishes and maintains effective
linkages between the project area and the other parts of
the planning area as well as other urban centers located
in the North County region.
e) Civic and environmental design features which
establish the character of the project area.
f) Landscaping; street, plaza, enclosure and mall
furniture.
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PART V: PROPOSED HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACTIONS
V-A. General Actions
V-A-1. In order to achieve the objectives of the Redevelopment
Plan, the Commission proposes to undertake and implement
the following actions:
a) Participation by owners and tenants.
b) Relocation of residents and businesses where
necessary.
c) Cooperation with other public entities.
d) Property management.
e) Property acquisition.
f) Property disposition.
g) Demolition clearance, public improvements and site
preparation.
V-A-2. Under the provisions of Section 33445 of the Health b
Safety Code, the Commission may pay all or part of the
value of the land for and the cost of the installation
and construction of any building, facility, structure,
or other improvement which is publicly owned either
within or without the project area, if such buildings,
facilities, structures, or other improvements are of
benefit to the project area or the immediate
neighborhood inwhich the project is located, and that no
other reasonable means of financing such buildings,
facilities, structures, or other improvements, are
available to the community. Improvements the Commission
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is authorized to undertake may include, but should not
be limited to, the construction and installation of
drainage facilities, curb, gutter, sidewalk, parking
facilities, landscaping, lighting, pedestrian
improvements and similar facilities as noted in the
Carlsbad Streetscape Master Plan. These improvements
may occur throughout the project area.
The Commission may acquire property for pedestrian ways,
transit transfer points, low income housing and
relocation purposes.
V-A-2 It is anticipated that this
the following locations:
. Elm Avenue
Grand Avenue
Oak Avenue
Pine Avenue
Walnut Avenue
Cedar Avenue
Beech Avenue
Cypress Avenue
Harding Street
provision may take place in
Jefferson Street
Madison Street
Roosevelt Street
State Street
Garfield Street
Carlsbad Boulevard
Ocean Street
Washington Street
Home Avenue
Improvement may also be undertaken on any pedestrian pass-
through or parking area located along State, Roosevelt or
Madison Streets and Elm and Grand Avenue.
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V-d. Paiticipation by Tenants and Owners
Owners of real property in the project area shall be given
the opportunity, pursuant to such rules as adopted by the
Commission to participate in redevelopment by:
a) Retaining all or a portion of their property, or
b) Acquiring adjacent or other property from the
Commission by puchase or exchange. Such participation
shall be determined on a case by case basis and is
contingent upon the existence of a binding agreement
through which the property retained or acquired will be
ultimately developed in conformity with the plan and
subject to all provisions contained therein.
The condition of improvements, the reduction of the
total number of parking spaces within the project area,
the elimination of certain land uses, the vacation of
streets, the construction of new public improvement and
the ability of owners to finance acquisition and
' development in accordance with the plan are 'some, but
not all factors which will be taken into account in
finalizing any owner participation agreement. Further
information is available from Commission staff.
c) Persons who are engaged in business in the project
area will be extended reasonable preference to re-enter
into business within the project area if they are
required to move and otherwise meet the requirements
prescribed by the plan.
d) If an owner of property fails to participate in
accordance with an executed owner participation
agreement, the Commission will undertake such action as
necessary to enforce the provisions of the Plan.
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V-C'. Rel'ocation of Residents and Businesses
The Commission, or its designated agent shall assist all who
may be displaced by project activity in finding other
suitable dwellings or business locations. Individuals and
families shall be assisted in finding housing that is
decent, safe, and sanitary, within their financial means, in
a reasonably convenient location and otherwise suitable to
their needs. These efforts shall be undertaken in order to
carry out the project with the minimum amount of hardship to
persons who may be displaced from their homes by the
redevelopoment activity. Payments to displaced persons,
including families, business concerns and others for moving
expenses and other direct losses of personal property or any
other benefits will be made in conformance with the
California Uniform Relocation Law. In the event that
federal funding is utilized, all respective statutes and
regulations will be followed in assisting those relocated as
a result of use of those funding sources.
V-D. Cooperation with Public Entities
V-D-1. The Commission shall seek the aid and cooperation of
other public entities, including committees and
commissions. It shall attempt to coordinate this plan
with the activities of such bodies in order to
accomplish the purpose of redevelopment. It is
recognized that certain public entities are authorized
by State law to cooperate withor without consideration
in the planning, implementation or operation of this
project.
V-D-2. The Commission may in any year during which it owns
property in a redevelopment project pay directly to any
city, county, city and county, district, including, but
not limited to, a school district, or other public
corporation for whose benefit a tax would have been
levied upon such property had it not been exempt, an
amount of money in lieu of taxes.
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' A iroportionate share of any amount of money paid by an
agency to any city and county pursuant to this section shall
be disbursed by the city and county to any school district
with territory located within 'a redevelopment project area
in the city and county. "Proportionate share", as used in
this section means the ratio of the school district tax
rate, which is included in the total tax rate of the city
and county, to the total tax rate of the city and county.
The Commission may also pay to any taxing agency with
territory located within a project area, other than the
community which has adopted the project, any amounts of
money which in the Commission's determination is appropriate
to alleviate any financial burden or detriment caused to any
taxing agency by a redevelopment project.
V-E. Property Management
During such time as property in the project area is owned by
the Commission, said property shall be under the management
and control of the Commission. Subject property may be
rented or leased by the Commission pending disposition for
redevelopment.
V-F. Acquisition of Property.
V-F-1. The Commission may acquire all real property located
within the project area. The Commission, however, is
not compelled to acquire all property located therein.
The Commission may acquire real property by gift,
devise, exchange, purchase, eminent domain, or any other
lawful means.
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V-F-2. ’ The Commission shall not acquire interest in oil, gas or
other mineral substances within the project area except
where necessary to preclude drilling or excavation
within the project area.
V-F-3. In order to implement the redevelopment plan and
eliminate the conditions within the project area which
make redevelopment necessary, it is in the public
interest that the Commission use its power of eminent
domain to acquire real proeprty within the project
area.
V-F-4. The Commission is not authorized to acquire publicly
owned land in the project area in the absence of the
involved public agency’s consent. If such property
becomes private property by deed, lease or otherwise
before the Commission completes land acquisition within
the entire project area, the Commission is hereby
authorized to acquire such property.
V-F-5. The Commission is authorized to acquire any’ or all
interest in real property or structures, including, but
not limited to fee title, deeds and easements.
V-F-6. Without the consent of an owner, the Commission shall
not acquire any real property on which an existing
building is to be continued on its present site and in
its present form and use unless such building requires
structural alteration, improvement, modernization or
rehabilitation. If the site or lot on which the
building is situated requires modification in size,
shape or use or it is necessary to impose upon such
property any of the standards, restrictions and controls
of this Plan and the owner fails or refuses to agree to
participate in the Redevelopment Plan through the
execution of an owner participation agreement,
Commission shall not acquire said property.
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V-F-7. The Commission shall generally not acquire personal
property. However, where necessary in the
implementation of the plan, the Comimssion is authorized
to acquire personal proper'ty in the project area by any
lawful means except eminent domain.
V-G. Property Disposition
V-G-1. All agreements for the disposition of land by the
Commission, including owner participation agreements ,
shall include provisions recognizing and requiring that
in order to provide adequate safeguards to ensure that
the process of redevelopment will be carried out
pursuant to the plan, the following conditions are
necessary:
a) The purchase or leasing of land is for redevelopment
and not for speculation. The Commission shall be
reserved such powers and controls as may be necessary to
prevent transfer or use of the property for speculation
purposes.
b) The subject land shall be built upon and/or improved
in conformity with applicable development standards and
any declaration of restriction attached hereto.
c) In order to assure that development and construction
will be carried out in a manner which will effectuate
the purposes of the plan, all developers and other
participants shall submit preliminary architectural
plans, site and landscape plans, final plans, including
landscaping and design plans and specifications of the
improvements proposed to be constructed on the land for
approval by the Commission. As a part of such plans and
specifications, developers and, if required by the
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Commission, owner participants, shall submit time
schedules for the commencement and completion of such
improvements. Also, such plans and schedules shall be
submitted within the time 'specified in the respective
agreements with such developers and owner participants.
d) By and for the contracting parties, their heirs,
executors, administrators and assigns, there shall be no
discrimination against, or segregation of, any person or
group of persons on'account of race, creed, sex, color,
national origin or ancestry in the sale, lease,
sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, or enjoyment of the
premises therein described, nor shall the contracting
parties or any persons claiming under or through them,
establish or permit any such practice or practices of
discrimination or segregation with reference to the
selection, location, number, use or occupancy of
tenants, lessees, sublessees, or vendees on the premises
described. All deeds, leases or contracts for the
sale, lease, sublease, or other transfer of any land in
the redevelopment project shall contain the
non-discrimination clauses prescribed in Section 33436
of the Health & Safety Codes.
V-G-2. The Commission will sell or lease all of its real
property acquired in the Project Area except for that
property conveyed by it to the Community. The
Commission may also impose such other covenants,
conditions and restrictions as the City Council may
prescribe.
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V-H. Demolition, Clearance, Public Improvements, Site '.
Preparation
V-H-1. The Commission is authoriz'ed to clear buildings,
structures, and other improvements from any real
property in the project area as required to carry out
the purpose and intent of the Village Area Redevelopment
Plan.
V-H-2. The Commission is authorized to cause, provide,
undertake or to make provisions with any person or
public entity for the installation or construction of
public improvements or public utilities. Such
improvements may be located within or outside of the
project area as necessary to carry out the plan.
Streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, sewers, storm
drains, traffic signals, street trees, electrical
distribution systems, natural gas distribution systems,
water distribution systems, fire hydrants, parks,
plazas, motor vehicle parking facilities, landscaping
and pedestrian malls, public signing, graphics and
street furniture are all included within the definition
of public improvement, but such improvements are not
necessarily limited thereto.
V-H-3. Any real property owned by the Commission may be
prepared or caused to be prepared as a building site by
the Commission. All such actions will be carried out
within the limits of applicable laws.
V-H-4. Any building or structure owned by the Commission may be
rehabilitated by the Commission within the limits of
applicable law.
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V-$-5. The Commission is authorized to move or cause to be (. .
moved any structure or building to a location within or
outside of the project area so long as such actions are
undertaken in carrying out' the redevelopment plan and
are in accordance with all applicable regulations.
V-H-6. In order to encourage conservation and rehabilitation of
premises located within the project area, the Commission
is authorized to assist said owners through the
provision of advice, encouragement and further
assistance as may become available.
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PAR'T 'VI! METHODS OF FINANCING
VI-A. Proposed Financing Methods - General
VI-A-1. The Commission is authorized to finance this project
with financial assistance from the City of Carlsbad, the
State of California, Federal government, property tax
increments, interest income, Commission funds, or any
other available source.
VI-A-2. Until adequate tax increments or other funds are
available, or sufficiently assured, to repay loans and
to permit borrowing of adequate working capital from
sources other than the City, the City will make
available funds in the form of loans for survey planning
and for the operating capital and nominal administration
of this project. The City, as it is capable, may
provide additional assistance through loans and grants
for various public facilities.
VI-A-3. The Commission is authorized to issue bonds in amounts
sufficient to finance all or a portion of a project.
VI-A-4. The Commission is authorized to obtain advances, borrow
funds, and create indebtedness in carrying out the plan.
Payment of principle and interest on such advances,
funds and indebtedness may be make with tax increments
or such other funds as may become available through the
Housing and Redevelopment Commission.
VI- B. Limitations
The following items are addressed in accordance with Section
33333.2 of the Health and Safety Code:
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VI-B-2.
VI-B-3.
VIC.
VI-c-1.
VI-C-2.
VI-C-3.
VI-B-1. The number of dollars of taxes which'may be divided and L <I *
Code of the State of California.
allocated to the Commission pursuant to Section 33670 is
limited to four (4) million dollars per annum.
A twenty-five year time limit on the establishing of
loans, advances and indebtedness to finance in whole or
in part the redevelopment project is hereby set.
A time limit of 12 years from the date of adoption of
this plan for the commencement of eminent domain
proceedings to acquire property within the project area
is hereby established.
The following items are addressed:
A limit of $30,000,000 is hereby imposed on the amount
of tax allocation bonded indebtedness which can be
outstanding at one time without an amendment of the
redevelopment plan. This amount is hereby determined.to
be sufficient incentive to eliminate blighting
conditions existing within the project area.
Not less than 209. of all taxes allocated to the
Commission are hereby pledged to increasing and
improving the community supply of housing for persons
with low and moderate income.
Whenever dwelling units housing of persons of low and
moderate income are destroyed or removed, as a part of
the implementation of the redeveloment project, the
Commission within four years of such removal will
replace said units in kind in accordance with provisions
of Sections 33413 and 33413.5 of the Health & Safety
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VI-'D: * ' Tax Increment Financing
Taking into account any and all limitations noted above, all
taxes levied upon taxable property within the Village Area
Redevelopment Project Area each by and for the benefit of
the State of California, County of San Diego, the City of
Carlsbad or any district or other public corporation
hereinafter sometimes referred to as taxing agencies, after
the effective date of the ordinance approving the
redevelopment plan shall be divided as follows:
VI-D-1. That portion of the taxes which would be produced by the
rate upon which the tax is levied each year by or for
each of the taxing agencies, upon the total sum of the
assessed value of the taxable property in the
redevelopment project, as shown upon the assessment role
used in connection with the taxation of such property by
such taxing agency, last equalized prior to the
effective date of such ordinance, shall be allocated to
and when collected shall be paid into the funds of the
respective taxing agencies as taxes by or for said
taxing agencies on all other property are paid (for the
purpose of allocating taxes levied by or for any taxing
azency or agencies which did not include the territory
in a redevelopment project on the effective date of such
ordinance, but to which such territory has been annexed
or otherwise included after such effective date, the
assessment role of the County last equalized on the
effective date of the ordinance shall be used in
determining the assessed valuation of the taxable
property in the project on the effective date); and
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< '. VI-D-2. That portion of the levied taxes each year in excess of
such amount shall be allocated to, and when collected,
shall be paid into a special fund of the Housing and
Redevelopment Commission to pay the principle of, and
interest on loans, monies advanced to or indebtedness
(whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise)
incurred by such Commission to finance or refinance, in
whole or in part, such redevelopment project. Unless
and until the total assessed valuation of the taxable
property in a redeveloment project exceeds the total
assessed value of the taxable property in such project
as shown by the last equalized assessment role referred
to in subdivision (A), all of the taxes levied and
collected upon the taxable property in such redelopment
project shall be paid into the funds of the respective
taxing agencies. When such loans, advances, and
indebtedness, if any, and interest thereon, have been
paid, all of the monies thereafter received from taxes
upon the taxable property in such redevelopment project
shall be paid into the funds of the respective taxing
agencies as taxes on all other property are paid. The
portion of taxes mentioned in paragraph (B) above are
herein irrevocably pledged for the payment of the
principle and interest on the advance of monies or
making of loans or the incurring of any indebtedness
(whether funded, refunded, assumed or otherwise) by the
Commission to finance or refinance the project in whole
or in part. The Commission is authorized to make such
pledges as to specific advances, loans, and indebtedness
as appropriate, in carrying out the project.
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PAR'T '$If. ACTIONS PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN BY THE CITY
VII-A. Cooperative Undertakings
The City shall aid and coopera'te with the Commission in
carrying out this plan and shall take any further action
necessary to insure continued attainment of the purposes of
this plan and to prevent the continuation or spread in the
area of the conditions which create blighting influences.
Actions proposed to be taken by the City may include, but
not be limited to the following:
VII-A-1. Requirements that public utility companies abandon
andlor relocate their operation and public
rights-of-way as appropriate to carry out this plan.
VII-A-2. Opening, closing, vacating, widening, or changing the
grades of streets, alleys and other public rights-of-way
and other necessary modifications to streets, the street
layout and other public rights-of-way.
VII-A-3. Institution and completion of proceedings necessary to
effectuate changes and improvements in publicly owned
utilities within or affecting the project area.
VII-A-4. The effectuation of any other proceedings necessary to
carry out the project in accordance with the Village
Area Redevelopment Project Plan Number One.
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PAkT' V~I. PLAN ADMINISTRATION
VIII-A. Enforcement
The administrative enforcement of this plan or other
documents formulated pursuant to this plan shall be
performed by the City and the Commission.
The provisions of this plan or other documents formulated
pursuant to this plan may also be enforced by court
litigation instituted by either the Commission or the City.
Further, any documents recorded expressly for the benefit of
owners of property within the project area may be enforced
by such property owners in addition to the City or the
Commission.
VIII-B. Duration
Except for the non-discriminatory and non-segregation
provisions which shall run in perpetuity, provisions of this
plan shall be effective and the provisions of other
documents formulated pursuant to this plan may be made
effective for 25 years from the date of adoption of this
plan by the City Council and Housing & Redevelopment
Commis s ion.
VIII-C. Amendment
This plan may be amended by the procedures established by
the California Community Redevelopment Law or anyother
procedure hereinafter established by law.
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. .t, LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Commercial Area - Encourages retail commercial type usage. Conditionally permits auto service stations: R-3 use above ground level- commercial.
Special Treatment'Area - Delineates an area which requires adherence to standards in order to maintain and enhance special character and environment.
Commercial/Limited Industrial - Encourages uses of a more intense commercial nature than those permitted in the Commercial area. Includes uses commonly referred to as heavy commercialflight industrial.
Travel Services Commercial - Provides areas to function as centers tor tourists and travelers. Should encourage transient housing, restaurants, retail services providing for the convenience, welfare or entertainment of the traveler. Uses include hotel, motel and incidental businesses to serve the patron customer provided that such uses not otherwise permitted in this zone shall be operated in the same building and in conjunction with permitted use; restaurants with a cocktail
bonafide antique stores. lounge as an integral part; art galleries; handicraft shops;
Combination District - Should permit residential, commercial, commercial office. Primary usage should be office commercial with other uses in conjunction as approved by Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee:Commission.
-%i&ks and schools. Recently acquired public areas are 0 en S ace - Incudes existing public and private facilities such
of acquisition. included within the zoning designation in existence at the time
High Density Residential - Encourages residential density of 10-20 units per acre.
Low Medium Density Residential - Encourages residential density of 4-10 units per acre.
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VILLAGE AREA LAND USE MAP
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VILLAGE AREA LAND USE MAP
COMMERCIAL AREA
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, 13 August 2002
RE: VILLAGE MERCHANTS REQUEST FOR FUNDING
Due to a prior commitment, I am unable to attend tonight‘s Council meeting, but
would like to express my views on the subject of funding for our CVBA.
Being a long time merchant in the Village, on the Board ofthe Carlsbad Village
Business Association and a long time advocate on bettering our downtown area,
I feel very strongly about the role our city plays in the future of our Village.
The Northwest Quadrant is the oldest area in the City of Carlsbad and is
certainly in need of help. Though Redevelopment funds have helped improve
the area, the merchants still need the support of Council in order to attract more
visitors to our downtown area.
The funding that WB (CVBA) are requesting would go a long ways in improving
relations and allow us more opportunities to plan for the future of the area.
One promising note is the knowledge that many of us are now working together
to create ideas and to brainstorm different ways which can help our Village
survive.
We would certainly appreciate the help that you, the Council, can provide.
Thank YOU
Ofelia &(Ofie) Escobedo
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CARLSBAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PROGRESS REPORT
ON
FIVE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR 2000-2004
Per Section 33490 of the State of California Health and Safety Code, the Carlsbad
Redevelopment Agency adopted its 2000-2004 Redevelopment Implementation Plan on
December 14, 1999. Between two and three years after adoption of the subject Plan, the
Redevelopment Agency is required to prepare a progress report and make it available for public
review. The progress report has been prepared and is currently available for public review. The
report highlights the programs, projects and/or activities completed by the Redevelopment
Agency during the period beginning January 1, 2000 and ending December 31, 2001. The
expenditures made during the noted period were all consistent with the 2000-2004 Village
Redevelopment Implementation Plan.
A public hearing has been scheduled before the Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment
Commission on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 6:OOpm in the City Council Chambers located at
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive to allow the public an opportunity to comment on the 2000-2001
Redevelopment Implementation Plan Progress Report. The public is also invited to review and
comment on the original Redevelopment Plan adopted for the Village Redevelopment Area in
1981. The public is encouraged to attend the Housing and Redevelopment Commission meeting
on August 13, 2002 and comment on both the progress report and the original Redevelopment
Plan. Prior to the public hearing, copies of the progress report and Redevelopment Plan will be
available for review at the following locations in, and in close proximity to, the Village
Redevelopment Area:
1. Housing and Redevelopment Office, 2965 Roosevelt Street, Suite B, Carlsbad
2. City Clerk’s Oftice, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad
3. Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding Street, Carlsbad
4. Carlsbad Convention and Visitors Bureau, 400 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad
5. Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad
The Progress Report may also be accessed through the City of Carlsbad’s Web Site. The address
is www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us. Click on City Services, then click on the Housing and Redevelopment
Department. You will find the report under the various documents available through the
Redevelopment Division. You may review the report on your computer screen, or download a
copy for further review at a later date.
Questions or comments regarding the subject Redevelopment Progress Report and
Redevelopment Plan may be directed to Debbie Fountain, Housing and Redevelopment Director,
at (760) 434-2815.