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A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
P.C. AGENDA OF: June 19, 2002
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Application complete date: March 21, 2002
Project Planner: Michael Grim
Project Engineer: Sherri Howard
SUBJECT: CDP 02-11 -JEFFERSON STREET SIDEWALKS -Request for a Coastal
Development Permit to allow the construction of new sidewalks, reconstruction of
existing sidewalks, removal of diseased palm trees, and associated improvements
on selected segments within the Jefferson Street public right-of-way, between
Magnolia Avenue and Chinquapin Avenue, in Local Facilities Management Zone
1.
I. RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 5224,
APPROVING Coastal Development Permit CDP 02-11, based upon the findings and subject to
the conditions contained therein.
II. INTRODUCTION
The proposal involves a Public Works project to remove and replace some of the existing
sidewalk segments within the public right-of-way of Jefferson Street, between its intersection
with Magnolia Avenue and its intersection with Chinquapin Avenue. Except for a small segment
near Anchor Way, sidewalks will not be removed or constructed along the west side of the right-
of-way north of Tamarack A venue and along the east side of the right-of-way south of Tamarack
Avenue. This project also involves the removal of eleven diseased palm trees within the
parkway and the temporary removal and replacement of several front yard fences. Since the
project proposes construction within the City's Coastal Zone, a Coastal Development Permit is
required. Staff has no issues with the proposal and recommends approval.
III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
The City of Carlsbad Public Works -Engineering Department is requesting approval of a
Coastal Development Permit to allow the reconstruction of existing sidewalk segments and the
construction of new sidewalk segments in the Jefferson Street right-of-way. As shown on
Exhibits "A" -"G," dated June 19, 2002, the segments to undergo work are:
• The entire east side of Jefferson Street between Magnolia Avenue and Carol Place;
• A 100-foot segment on the west side between Magnolia Avenue and Anchor Way;
• The west side of Jefferson Street from Tamarack Avenue south to its intersection
with Citrus Place.
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The project entails the removal of existing, damaged sidewalks and driveway aprons, and the
replacement of those features. The sidewalk will meander from being adjacent to the curb to
adjacent to the edge of the right-of-way at the driveway approaches. This design allows for
planting in the parkway, as well as adequate handicapped accessibility due to the reduced cross-
slope. The project also involves the construction of new sidewalks on segments where none
currently exist along the west side of Jefferson Street, south of Tamarack A venue.
There are currently several mature palm trees within the parkway on the eastern side of Jefferson
Street, north of Tamarack A venue. These trees were found to be diseased by a certified arborist
and must be removed. In addition, there are several front yard fences that will be removed
during construction and replaced in the same location. Temporary privacy fencing and noise and
dust control devices will be installed to reduce the construction impacts to existing residents. No
work is proposed along the Jefferson Street Elementary School frontage.
The Jefferson Street Sidewalks project is subject to the following regulations:
A. General Plan;
B. Local Coastal Program;
IV. ANALYSIS
The recommendation of approval for this project was developed by analyzing the project's
consistency with the applicable policies and regulations listed above. The following analysis
section discusses compliance with each of these regulations/policies utilizing both text and
tables.
A. General Plan
Since the Jefferson Street Sidewalks project only involves construction within the existing public
right-of-way, there are very few elements of the General Plan that pertain to the proposal. The
relevant elements are the Circulation, Noise, and Public Safety Elements. Table 1 below details
how the project complies with these General Plan Elements.
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TABLE 1-GENERAL PLAN COMPLIANCE
ELEMENT USE CLASSIFICATION, GOAL, PROPOSED USE AND
OBJECTIVE OR PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS
Circulation A circulation system that promotes The replacement and new
alternative transportation such as construction of sidewalks
walking, bicycling and pubic within the right-of-way
transportation. provides for greater
pedestrian circulation in the
area.
Provide for handicapped access to The proposed sidewalk
and along public sidewalks. design accommodates the
vertical and cross-grade
standards for handicapped
access.
Noise Review City operations to make sure Project construction
that noise generated by construction, activities must conform to
maintenance activities and street the City's Construction
sweeping minimize significant Noise Ordinance (Chapter
adverse noise levels. 8.48 of the Municipal Code).
Public Safety Require all proposed drainage Proposed curb, gutter and
facilities to comply with City cross gutter designs meet
"Standard Design Criteria." City Standards for drainage
structures.
COMPLIANCE
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Given the above, the Jefferson Street Sidewalks project is consistent with the various elements of
the City's General Plan.
B. Local Coastal Program
The proposed sidewalk reconstruction and new construction project is located in the Mello II
segment of the City's Coastal Zone and is subject to the corresponding land use policies and
implementing ordinances. The policies of the Mello II segment emphasize topics such as
preservation of agriculture and scenic resources, protection of environmentally sensitive
resources, provision of shoreline access, and prevention of geologic instability and erosion.
There are no steep slopes or agricultural lands within the project area, therefore no impacts to
such will occur as a result of this Public Works project. The developed right-of-way does not
contain any environmentally sensitive resources or scenic resources. Very limited grading is
proposed on the west side of Jefferson Street, north of Tamarack Avenue, to maintain drainage
and driveway access. No offsite erosion or sedimentation will occur since the project must
conform to the City's NPDES permit requirements. The installation and improvement of the
sidewalks facilitate pedestrian access through the Coastal Zone.
With regard to the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone (Chapter 21.203 of the Zoning
Ordinance), only limited grading is proposed and no steep slopes exist on the property, therefore
slope preservation is not an issue. In addition, the site is not prone to landslides or susceptible to
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accelerated erosion, floods or liquefaction. Given the above, the proposed Jefferson Street
Sidewalk project is consistent with the Local Coastal Program.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposal involves the removal and replacement of existing sidewalks and the placement of
new sidewalks within the existing public right-of-way. The new construction of small structures,
including street improvements, is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section
15303( d) of the State CEQA Guidelines. The replacement or reconstruction of existing facilities
is exempt from environmental review pursuant to 15302(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines. A
Notice of Exemption will be filed upon final project determination.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 5224 (CDP)
2. Location Map
3. Exhibits "A" -"G", dated June 19, 2002
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