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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-17; Planning Commission; ; SP 2018-0001 (DEV2018-0077) / CUP 2018-0017 (DEV2018-0155) – CARLSBAD RACEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN / TESLA – SALES AND SERVICE CENTERItem No. Application complete date: N/A P.C. AGENDA OF: April 17, 2019 Project Planner: Chris Garcia Project Engineer: David Rick SUBJECT: SP 2018-0001 (DEV2018-0077) / CUP 2018-0017 (DEV2018-0155) – CARLSBAD RACEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN / TESLA – SALES AND SERVICE CENTER – Request for a recommendation of approval for a Specific Plan for the Carlsbad Raceway Business Park and a request for a recommendation of approval for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an electric vehicle dealership with electric vehicle repair at 3248 Lionshead Avenue within Local Facilities Management Zone 18. The City Planner has determined that the project belongs to a class of projects that the State Secretary for Resources has found do not have a significant impact on the environment, and it is therefore exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), and City of Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 19.04.070(A)(1)(c), minor municipal code amendments. I. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 7319 and 7320 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Specific Plan SP 2018-0001 and Conditional Use Permit CUP 2018-0017 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND The proposed project consists of two actions. The first action consists of the creation of a Specific Plan to allow for electric vehicle sales within the Carlsbad Raceway Business Park (CT 98-10). The second action is a Conditional Use Permit to allow an electric vehicle dealership and repair facility within an existing building in the proposed Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan area. Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan The proposed Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan covers approximately 135 acres and includes all 28 lots that were previously subdivided by Carlsbad Tract Map CT 98-10 – Carlsbad Raceway Business Park. The lots are located on the north and south side of Lionshead Avenue, from Melrose Drive to the eastern city boundary, with two lots located on the west side of Melrose Drive. Most of the area has been developed with industrial buildings, except for four vacant lots on the south side of Lionshead Avenue, between Melrose Drive and Eagle Drive. The proposed specific plan area is surrounded by industrial uses and open space, as well as a car wash and commercial development in the City of Vista to the east. The approximately 135 acres is proposed to be divided into three planning areas. Planning Area 1 consists of Lots 16-24 of CT 98-10 totaling approximately 21.10 acres. Planning Area 2/2A consists of Lots 1-15 and Lot 25 totaling approximately 65.10 acres. Planning Area 3 consists of Lots 26-28 totaling approximately 48.86 acres. ϯ SP 2018-0001 / CUP 2018-0017 – Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan / Tesla – Sales and Service Center April 17, 2019 Page 2 The proposed land uses in Planning Area 1 are the permitted and conditionally permitted uses allowed by the Planned Industrial (P-M) Zone. In addition, Electric Vehicle Dealerships are proposed as a conditionally-permitted use within Planning Area 1 only, subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission. The proposed land uses in Planning Area 2/2A are the permitted and conditionally permitted uses allowed by the Planned Industrial (P-M) Zone. No additional land uses are proposed to be added or excluded from this area. The lots within Planning Area 3 all have a General Plan Land Use Designation and Zoning Designation of Open Space (OS). The proposed land uses shall be consistent with the Open Space Zone. Furthermore, the majority of Planning Area 3 is designated as Habitat Management Plan (HMP) hard line area. The proposed Specific Plan does not propose any changes to this area and will remain subject to the requirements of the HMP. The Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan defines electric vehicle dealerships as an automobile sales agency that only sells and/or distributes fully-electric vehicles on-site. An electric vehicle dealership may act as a stand-alone sales or distribution center for fully-electric vehicles, and/or in conjunction with a service/repair station. The sale or lease of new fully-electric vehicles will only be permitted in conjunction with the sale of new fully-electric vehicles on the same site. Table 1 below includes the General Plan designations, zoning and current land uses of the proposed Specific Plan area and surrounding properties. TABLE 1 – SURROUNDING LAND USE – SPECIFIC PLAN BOUNDARIES Location General Plan Designation Zoning Current Land Use Site Planned Industrial (PI) / Open Space (OS) Planned Industrial (P- M) / Open Space (OS) Industrial/Vacant/ Open Space North City of Vista City of Vista Industrial / Open Space South PI P-M Industrial East City of Vista City of Vista Commercial West PI / OS P-M / OS Industrial / Open Space Tesla – Sales and Service Center A Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2018-0017) has been submitted to allow an electric vehicle dealership within an approximately 54,000-square-foot existing industrial building at 3248 Lionshead Avenue. The property is located within Planning Area 1 of the proposed Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan. The electric vehicle sales showroom and office area totals approximately 5,500 square feet. The majority of the building’s square footage (approximately 35,000 square feet) is dedicated to electric vehicle repair. The remaining space consists of warehouse and employee break areas. The sales area will function primarily to showcase the electric vehicles, display sample finishes and trims, and provide an interactive learning environment where customers can design and customize a vehicle. Once ordered, the custom vehicle is produced off-site and delivered to this Carlsbad location. An appointment is then made so that the buyer will arrive on site to receive the vehicle. SP 2018-0001 / CUP 2018-0017 – Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan / Tesla – Sales and Service Center April 17, 2019 Page 3 The vehicle service will mainly be based on appointments, although walk-ins will be accepted based on availability. The service entrance is located on the west side of the building through an existing roll-up door. It is anticipated that most service appointments will be handled in under an hour. In this case, customers typically make use of the customer lounge which has amenities such as snacks, beverages, and television. For longer repairs, customers may choose to wait, or leave off-site and pick up the vehicle when the repair has been completed. No oil, gasoline, or other hazardous substances traditionally part of internal combustion vehicle repairs will be found at the service center. Auto repair is a conditionally-permitted use within the P-M Zone and is subject to a Minor Conditional Use Permit approved by the City Planner. A Minor CUP (CUP 2018-0007) was approved for auto repair on this site on June 12, 2018. However, as of March 21, 2019, building permits for a tenant improvement have not been issued and, therefore, the building remains vacant. The existing vacant building was developed following approval of Minor Site Development Plan SDP 16-02. This CUP incorporates auto repair with electric vehicle sales and will supersede CUP 2018-0007. The electric vehicle dealership is subject to the development and performance standards listed in the P- M Zone and the Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan. These standards include but are not limited to noise, odor, trash, outdoor equipment, sound/paging systems and loading/unloading. Table 2 below includes the General Plan designations, zoning and current land uses of the proposed electric vehicle dealership project site and surrounding properties. TABLE 2 – SURROUNDING LAND USE – ELECTRIC VEHICLE DEALERSHIP SITE Location General Plan Designation Zoning Current Land Use Site Planned Industrial (PI) / Open Space (OS) Planned Industrial (P- M) / Open Space (OS) Vacant Industrial Building (Approved for Auto Repair) North OS OS Open Space South PI P-M Industrial East OS OS Open Space West PI P-M Industrial III. ANALYSIS The project is subject to the following regulations: A. Planned Industrial (PI) General Plan Land Use designation; B. Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan (SP 2018-0001); C. Planned Industrial (P-M) Zone (CMC Chapter 21.34) and Open Space (OS) Zone (CMC Chapter 21.33); D. Conditional Use Permit Regulations (CMC Chapter 21.42); E. McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP); F. Growth Management Ordinance (CMC Chapter 21.90) and Local Facilities Management Plan (LFMP) Zone 18; and A. Planned Industrial (PI) General Plan Land Use Designation The proposed Specific Plan area is currently designated by the General Plan for Planned Industrial (PI) (Lots 1-25) and Open Space (OS) (Lots 26-28) land uses. The Planned Industrial land use designation is SP 2018-0001 / CUP 2018-0017 – Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan / Tesla – Sales and Service Center April 17, 2019 Page 4 intended to provide and protect industrial lands primarily for corporate office, research and development, and manufacturing uses. Certain commercial uses are also permitted. The Open Space designation includes natural resource areas, areas for the production of resources, and recreation and aesthetic areas. The majority of the open space area within the proposed Specific Plan boundary is dedicated to natural open space, trails, and major electric power transmission lines. A small amount is developed as a passive park area for the public and employees of the surrounding area. No change is proposed to the existing land use designations and the proposed allowed land uses remain consistent with their corresponding land use designation. Table 3 below indicates how the proposed Specific Plan and the Conditional Use Permit for an electric vehicle dealership comply with the General Plan. TABLE 3 – GENERAL PLAN COMPLIANCE ELEMENT USE, CLASSIFICATION, GOAL, OBJECTIVE OR PROGRAM PROPOSED USES & IMPROVEMENTS COMPLY Land Use Goal 2-G.1 Maintain a land use program with amount, design and arrangement of varied uses that serve to protect and enhance the character and image of the city as expressed in the Carlsbad Community Vision, and balance development with preservation and enhancement of open space. Goal 2-G.8 Provide opportunities for continued economic growth and vitality that enhance Carlsbad’s position as a premier regional employment center. Goal 2-G.9 Accommodate a diversity of business establishments in appropriately- scaled settings, including large-scaled industrial and research and development establishments proximate to the McClellan-Palomar Airport, regionally-scaled shopping centers, and neighborhood-serving commercial centers with smaller- sized stores, restaurants and offices to meet shopping, recreation, and service needs of residents and visitors. The proposed Specific Plan implements the prior industrial subdivision of CT 98-10 by providing for industrial and conditionally- permitted commercial land uses in the eastern edge of the city and preserves open space habitat. The Specific Plan is near the residential component of the Rancho Carrillo Master Plan, but does not create any land use conflicts due to the separation provided by Palomar Airport Road and the Palomar Forum Office/Industrial Development. The continued build out of the Specific Plan will satisfy these goals by providing the development of industrial and conditionally- permitted commercial uses to serve as an employment base for both the community and the region. In addition, the specific allowance for electric vehicle sales in close proximity to housing and employment areas will conveniently serve both residents and persons employed locally. Yes SP 2018-0001 / CUP 2018-0017 – Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan / Tesla – Sales and Service Center April 17, 2019 Page 5 ELEMENT USE, CLASSIFICATION, GOAL, OBJECTIVE OR PROGRAM PROPOSED USES & IMPROVEMENTS COMPLY Mobility Policy 3-P.5 Require developers to construct or pay their fair share toward improvements for all travel modes consistent with the Mobility Element, the Growth Management Plan, and specific impacts associated with their development. Policy 3-P.18 Encourage and seek partnerships to foster innovations in emerging technology for transportation mobility to support the city’s workforce, residents, and tourists. Integration between communication technology, energy, and transportation mobility should be encouraged. Goal 3-G.3 Provide inviting streetscapes that encourage walking and promote livable streets. All projects within the Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan area will be designed to meet applicable circulation requirements which include appropriate driveway access points from Lionshead Avenue, Melrose Drive, or Eagle Drive. In addition, applicants will be required to pay traffic impact fees prior to issuance of a building permit that will go towards future road improvements. The Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan directly implements this policy by providing the allowance for electric vehicle dealerships, which represent emerging energy technology, in the context of a conditionally-permitted use in Area 1. The proposed project area will maintain existing sidewalks and landscaping which are provided along all public streets within the proposed Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan area. Pedestrian access to and from the project sites will be maintained. Yes Noise Goal 5-G.2 Ensure that new development is compatible with the noise environment, by continuing to use potential noise exposure as a criterion in land use planning. All existing and proposed uses within the proposed Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan area are required to meet the performance standards within the Specific Plan and the P-M Zone. This includes the maximum allowable exterior noise level of any use shall not exceed a daily average of 65 Ldn as measured at the property line. Yes SP 2018-0001 / CUP 2018-0017 – Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan / Tesla – Sales and Service Center April 17, 2019 Page 6 ELEMENT USE, CLASSIFICATION, GOAL, OBJECTIVE OR PROGRAM PROPOSED USES & IMPROVEMENTS COMPLY Policy 5.P.2 Require a noise study analysis be conducted for all discretionary development proposals located where projected noise exposure would be other than “normally acceptable.” A noise study by Charles M. Salter Associates Inc., dated May 25, 2018, was provided for the repair portion of the electric vehicle dealership. The project is conditioned to comply with the requirements of the noise study which lists requirements for roof mounted equipment and placement of auto repair equipment to meet city noise standards of a maximum 65 Ldn as measured at the property line. Public Safety Goal 6-G.1 Minimize injury, loss of life, and damage to property resulting from fire, flood, hazardous material release, or seismic disasters. Policy 6-P.6 Enforce the requirements of Titles 18, 20, and 21 pertaining to drainage and flood control when reviewing applications for building permits and subdivisions. Policy 6-P.34 Enforce the Uniform Building and Fire codes, adopted by the city, to provide fire protection standards for all existing and proposed structures. Policy 6-P.39 Ensure all new development complies with all applicable regulations regarding the provision of public utilities and facilities. All proposed structural improvements are required to be designed in conformance with all seismic design standards. In addition, the proposed electric vehicle dealership in an existing building is consistent with all the applicable fire safety requirements. Further, the project has been conditioned to develop and implement a program of “best management practices” for the elimination and reduction of pollutants which enter into and/or are transported within storm drainage facilities. Yes Yes Sustainability Policy 9-P.1 Enforce the Climate Action Plan as the city’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The proposed Electric Vehicle Dealership which includes electric vehicle sales and service is proposed within an existing vacant building. The 54,000-square-foot building was approved for a mix of office, manufacturing and warehousing uses in 2016 (SDP 16-02) and built in 2017. The building was found to be below the 900 MTCO2e screening threshold of the city’s Climate Action Plan. The SP 2018-0001 / CUP 2018-0017 – Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan / Tesla – Sales and Service Center April 17, 2019 Page 7 ELEMENT USE, CLASSIFICATION, GOAL, OBJECTIVE OR PROGRAM PROPOSED USES & IMPROVEMENTS COMPLY proposed Electric Vehicle Dealership will only generate 52 additional average daily trips (ADT) than anticipated with the approval of SDP 16-02. Additionally, many of the vehicle trips to and from the site will be from fully-electric vehicles which will help to reduce carbon dioxide. Furthermore, electric vehicle superchargers will be located on-site to encourage the use of renewable energy. Therefore, the project remains below the 900 MTCO2e screening threshold of the city’s Climate Action Plan. The proposed Electric Vehicle Dealership site located at 3248 Lionshead Avenue has already been approved for auto repair (CUP 2018- 0007) and tenant improvement building permits have been approved, but not issued for the site (as of March 21, 2019). It is not anticipated that future tenant improvements to add electric vehicles sales will exceed the valuation thresholds that trigger additional CAP requirements related to energy efficiency, photovoltaic, electric vehicle charging, water heating, and traffic demand management requirements. B. Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan (SP 2018-0001) California Government Code Section 65451 governs the content of specific plans. The proposed Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan contains all information required by state law. The plan consists of both text and diagrams which specify the following: 1) the distribution, location and extent of land uses, including open space, within the area covered by the plan; 2) the distribution, location, extent, and intensity of any proposed infrastructure; 3) standards and criteria by which development will proceed, and standards for the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources where applicable; 4) implementation measures including public works and financing projects as necessary to carry out the plan; and 5) a statement of the relationship of the Specific Plan to the General Plan. The primary purpose of the Specific Plan is to clearly define permitted land uses within certain planning areas. The Specific Plan requires project compliance with the development standards of the P-M Zone and SP 2018-0001 / CUP 2018-0017 – Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan / Tesla – Sales and Service Center April 17, 2019 Page 8 provides general site and architectural design guidelines. In summary, the Specific Plan provides for the design, development, and operation of an industrial park, with the allowance of electric vehicle dealerships on nine of the 25 lots currently zoned P-M. As indicated in the General Plan Compliance Table 3 above, the project complies with the goals, objectives, and policies of the various elements in the General Plan. All projects within the Specific Plan area have been or will be conditioned to implement required infrastructure improvements consistent with the Zone 18 Local Facilities Management Plan (LFMP). The development of a Specific Plan requires Native American tribal consultation under Senate Bill (SB) 18 (Government Code § 65352.3). SB 18 consultation shall be initiated and concluded prior to the City Council taking action on this project. A notice to the appropriate tribes was mailed on January 8, 2019. One tribe, San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians (SLR), requested consultation on the project. After consulting with SLR, it was determined that there are no issues of concern given that the Specific Plan does not authorize any ground disturbing activities and the existing open space will remain as it is today. C. Planned Industrial (P-M) Zone and Open Space (OS) Zone (CMC Chapters 21.34 and 21.33) The Specific Plan does not propose to change the existing Planned Industrial (P-M) zoning or Open Space (OS) zoning on any of the lots. In addition to the standards of the Specific Plan, the P-M-zoned lots will remain subject to the development and performance standards in accordance with Chapter 21.34 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC). The OS-zoned lots will remain subject to the standards in CMC Chapter 21.33 and the Carlsbad HMP. Since the Specific Plan is more restrictive than the P-M and OS zones, the Specific Plan becomes the official zoning for all properties within the proposed Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan area. The P-M Zone requires approval of a Minor Site Development Plan (SDP) for all development. However, the electric vehicle dealership is proposed within an existing building on a developed site which was previously approved by SDP 16-02. No major changes are proposed to the existing building footprint, elevations, or site plan that were approved by SDP 16-02. Therefore, the proposed project does not require a Minor SDP. The electric vehicle dealership meets or exceeds the requirements of the P-M Zone and the proposed Specific Plan as outlined in Table “4” below. TABLE 4 – P-M ZONE AND SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS COMPLIANCE P-M Standards Required Proposed Comply Setbacks Front: 35’ average setback, however not less than 25’ Sides: 10’ Rear: 20’ Front: >35’ average setback West Side: 64’ East Side: 47’ Rear: 65’ Yes Lot Coverage 50% 31.4% Yes Parking Vehicle sales: 1 space per 400 s.f. of gross floor area 3,935 s.f./400 s.f = 10 parking spaces Vehicle Repair: 4 spaces per work bay (up to three), plus 2 spaces per bay in excess of three. (7 work bays proposed) 136 parking spaces provided on-site. Yes SP 2018-0001 / CUP 2018-0017 – Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan / Tesla – Sales and Service Center April 17, 2019 Page 9 (4 spaces x3 bays = 12) + (2 spaces x4 bays = 8) = 20 parking spaces Office: 1 space per 250 s.f. of gross floor area 4,154 s.f./250 s.f. = 17 parking spaces Storage: 1 space per 1,000 s.f. of gross floor area 11,098 s.f./1,000 s.f. = 12 parking spaces Total Parking Spaces Required: 10+20+17+12 = 59 Specific Plan Standards Required Proposed Comply Location Inside Building All repair and service activities shall primarily occur inside the primary building(s) on-site. The auto repair and vehicle sales are both located entirely within an existing building. Yes Outdoor Storage Outdoor storage of equipment shall be screened with materials architecturally integrated with the main building. No outdoor storage of hazardous materials or other chemical products is allowed. No outdoor storage of equipment or materials is proposed. Roof- mounted mechanical equipment will be screened from view. Yes Loading Provisions for loading and unloading shall be provided on-site. Such area shall not be permitted in the front yard setback. A loading dock is located at the rear of the existing building and circulation is provided around the entire building to facilitate truck traffic on-site. Yes D. Conditional Use Permit Regulations (CMC Chapter 21.42) The proposed electric vehicle dealership (CUP 2018-0017) includes electric vehicle sales and electric vehicle repair. Electric vehicle dealerships are an allowed use in the proposed Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan (SP 2018-0001) subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission. Auto repair is an allowed use in the Planned Industrial (P-M) Zone subject to the approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit by the City Planner. However, the City Council is the final decision maker on all concurrently SP 2018-0001 / CUP 2018-0017 – Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan / Tesla – Sales and Service Center April 17, 2019 Page 10 processed development permits that include a permit that requires a decision from the City Council (SP 2018-0001). CMC Chapter 21.42 requires that four findings be made to approve a conditional use permit. All findings can be made for this project as discussed below: 1. That the requested use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, and is in harmony with the various elements and objectives of the general plan, including the Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan, in that the project site has a Planned Industrial (PI) General Plan Land Use Designation and the Specific Plan allows for electric vehicle sales and auto repair as conditionally-permitted uses within Planning Area 1. General Plan Land Use Goals 2-G.8 and 2- G.9 call for continued economic growth and vitality to enhance the city’s position as a regional employment center and to accommodate a diversity of businesses in appropriately-scaled settings to meet shopping, recreation and service needs of residents and visitors. The proposed electric vehicle dealership provides electric vehicle sales and service to surrounding residents and employees of the region, within an existing industrial park. Additionally, General Plan Mobility Policy 3-P.18 encourages emerging technology for transportation to support the city’s workforce, residents and tourists. The Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan directly implements this policy by providing the allowance for electric vehicle dealerships, which represent emerging energy technology in the sales and service of fully-electric vehicles. 2. That the requested use is not detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located in that the Planned Industrial (P-M) Zone and the Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan allow for office uses, manufacturing, research and development and other conditionally-permitted uses, including electric vehicles sales and auto repair within Planning Area 1. The proposed electric vehicle dealership is consistent with other types and intensity of uses allowed in the P-M zone and Specific Plan area. The electric vehicle sales and repair will operate inside an existing building which screens the use from adjacent properties and helps to minimize noise. The use is subject to the performance standards listed in the Specific Plan and Carlsbad Municipal Code Sections 21.34.090 and 21.42.140.B.17 which address noise, odors, vibration, air quality and outdoor storage. Furthermore, the project has been conditioned to comply with the requirements of the noise study (Charles M. Salter Associates Inc., dated May 25, 2018) for the auto repair portion of the project. 3. That the site for the proposed conditional use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the yards, setbacks, walls, fences, parking, loading facilities, buffer areas, landscaping and other development features prescribed in this code and required by the City Planner, planning commission or City Council, in order to integrate the use with other uses in the neighborhood, in that the electric vehicle dealership will occupy an approximately 54,000-square-foot building with existing onsite landscaping and parking and requires no site alterations or additional amenities. Furthermore, the project will occur within an existing building and developed site that complies with all required development standards of the P-M Zone and design guidelines of the Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan. No exterior changes that would affect the existing building’s architecture quality, materials, and massing will occur. The existing building is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed electric vehicle dealership, as shown on Exhibits “A” – “H.” The electric vehicle dealership requires 59 parking spaces per the Carlsbad Municipal Code and the property has 136 parking spaces. Therefore, the proposed use meets all parking requirements with a surplus of 77 parking spaces. 4. That the street system serving the proposed use is adequate to properly handle all traffic generated by the proposed use, in that the project is provided access from Lionshead Avenue, SP 2018-0001 / CUP 2018-0017 – Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan / Tesla – Sales and Service Center April 17, 2019 Page 11 an industrial street, which is accessed from Melrose Drive and Eagle Drive and is currently operating at an acceptable level of service. The 372 average daily trips associated with the electric vehicle dealership can be accommodated by the existing street system. E. McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) The proposed project falls within the boundaries of the McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) – Airport Influence Review Areas 1 and 2. The proposed Specific Plan is not subject to review by the Airport Land Use Commission since the project does not create noise of safety concerns within Review Area 1 and the project does not create hazards subject to Part 77 review. A portion of the plan area, Lot 25 and open space lots 26 and 27, are located in Area 1. Also, Lot 25 and open space lots 26 and 27 are located within the 60 – 65 dBA CNEL noise contours. Industrial, manufacturing, research and development, and auto sales and repair are compatible with the 60 – 65 dBA contour standards. The majority of the project area is within Airport Influence Review Area 2. Limits on the heights of structures, particularly in areas of high terrain, are the only restrictions on land uses within Review Area 2. All existing structures have been reviewed for compliance with the ALUCP and all future buildings will be evaluated for compliance. The proposed electric vehicle dealership is located within an existing building and is a compatible use within Airport Influence Review Area 2. The recordation of overflight notification documents has already occurred in conjunction with the Carlsbad Raceway Business Park subdivision, although the current ALUCP only requires such notification for new residential development. F. Growth Management Ordinance (CMC Chapter 21.90 and LFMP Zone 18) The proposed project is subject to the provisions of the Growth Management Program, as contained in CMC Chapter 21.90 and in the approved Zone 18 LFMP. The addition of electric vehicle dealerships to a portion of the proposed Specific Plan area will have minimal impacts on public facilities since the use has facility demands and impacts comparable to the office, manufacturing, warehousing, and limited commercial uses currently allowed by the P-M Zone in this area. Therefore, the proposed project’s public facility demand is consistent with the assumptions of the Zone 18 LFMP. All future proposed projects will be conditioned to pay the appropriate public facilities fee, water and sewer connection fees, traffic impact, park, and school fees to mitigate impacts on these respective facilities. The impacts on public facilities created by the electric vehicle dealership, and its compliance with the adopted performance standards, are summarized in Table “F” below. TABLE F – GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE STANDARD IMPACTS COMPLIANCE City Administration N/A N/A Library N/A N/A Waste Water Treatment 27.31 EDU Yes Parks N/A N/A Drainage 7.5 CFS Yes Circulation 372 ADT Yes Fire Station No. 5 Yes Open Space N/A N/A Schools N/A N/A Sewer Collection System 27.31 EDU Yes Water 12,782 GPD Yes SP 2018-0001 / CUP 2018-0017 – Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan / Tesla – Sales and Service Center April 17, 2019 Page 12 IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan The City Planner has determined that the project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and City of Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 19.04.070(A)(1)(c), minor municipal code amendments that do not involve physical modifications or lead to physical improvements beyond those typically exempt. Tesla – Sales and Service Center The City Planner has determined that this project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301, “Existing Facilities,” of the State CEQA Guidelines as the sales and service center involves a negligible expansion of use and will not have any adverse significant impact on the environment. A Notice of Exemption shall be filed with the County Clerk upon approval of this project. V. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT POLICY The proposed project is subject to the Early Public Notice and the Enhanced Stakeholder Outreach processes outlined in City Council Policy No. 84 – Development Project Public Involvement Policy. The policy requires applicants of certain development projects to provide an opportunity for, and consider, input from interested and affected stakeholders prior to project consideration by city decision makers. The applicant mailed an early public notice to all property owners within the proposed Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan area, as well as to all property owners within 600 feet of the proposed Specific Plan boundary on May 5, 2018. On August 29, 2018, the applicant mailed a notice to the same group of property owners inviting them to an informational meeting at the project site. On September 11, 2018, an informational meeting was held with two interested property owners in attendance. The applicant gave an overview of the proposed project and answered questions. The applicant answered several questions regarding parking/traffic impacts and how the customer would view vehicles, order, and come back on a later date to pick up; unlike traditional car lots. The early public notice and the informational meeting described above satisfy the requirements of City Council Policy No. 84. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 7319 (SP 2018-0001) A. City Council Ordinance – Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan B. Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan 2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 7320 (CUP 2018-0017) 3. Location Map (SP 2018-0001) 4. Location Map (CUP 2018-0017) 5. Disclosure Statement 6. Reduced Exhibits 7. Exhibits “A” – “H” dated April 17, 2019 Exhibit “X” April 17, 2019 ORDINANCE NO. . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CARLSBAD RACEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN (SP 2018- 0001) ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH AND SOUTH OF LIONSHEAD AVENUE BETWEEN MELROSE DRIVE AND THE EASTERN CITY BORDER WITHIN THE CARLSBAD RACEWAY BUSINESS PARK IN LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 18. CASE NAME: CARLSBAD RACEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN CASE NO.: SP 2018-0001 (DEV2018-0077) WHEREAS, on April 17, 2019, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider SP 2018-0001 – CARLSBAD RACEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 7319 recommending to the City Council that SP 2018-0001 – CARLSBAD RACEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN be approved; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad held a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider SP 2018-0001 – CARLSBAD RACEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the City Council considered all factors, including written public comments, if any, related to SP 2018-0001 – CARLSBAD RACEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN; and WHEREAS, the findings of the Planning Commission in Resolution No. 7319 constitute the findings of the City Council in this matter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ordains as follows that: 1. The above recitations are true and correct. 2. The Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan (SP 2018-0001) dated April 17, 2019, on file in the Planning Division and attached hereto as “Exhibit SP 2018-0001” and incorporated by reference herein, is approved. The Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan (SP 2018-0001) shall constitute the development plan for the plan area and all development within the plan area shall conform to the plan. EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption; and the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fifteen days after its adoption. INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the ______ day of __________, 2019, and thereafter PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the ______ day of ____________________, 2019, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: _________________________________ CELIA A. BREWER, City Attorney _________________________ MATT HALL, Mayor _________________________ BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk (SEAL) SP 2018-0001 CARLSBAD RACEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN SP 2018-0001 City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Applicant: TESLA 901 Page Avenue Fremont, CA 94538 Prepared by: Hofman Planning & Engineering 3152 Lionshead Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92010 Forwarded on XXX YY, 2018 by Planning Commission Resolution (xxxx) And Approved on XXXX Y, 2018 by City Council Ordinance (2018-yyy) ƚƚĂĐŚŵĞŶƚ 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 1 A. PURPOSE AND SCOPE ..................................................................................................... 1 B. LOCATION AND PLANNING AREA INFORMATION.................................................... 1 C. HISTORY ................................................................................................................................ 3 D. REGULATORY SPECIFIC PLAN ...................................................................................... 3 E. CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND PLANS OF OTHER JURISDICTIONS ................................................................................................................... 7 II. LAND USES ........................................................................................................................................ 9 A. PERMITTED USES .............................................................................................................. 9 B. LAND USE STANDARDS AND DESIGN REGULATIONS ......................................... 10 III. INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES ....................................... 12 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Regional Map ……………………………………………………………………… 4 Figure 2: Vicinity Map ………………………………………………………………………... 5 Figure 3: Specific Plan Boundaries ………………………………………………………… 6 SP 2018-0001 1 I. INTRODUCTION A. PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of the Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan (CRSP) is to address the need for a full mix of office, manufacturing and warehouse uses, in addition to the provision of electric vehicle sales within Carlsbad, to serve both residents and the daily workforce. In doing so, the plan aims to achieve an objective of the City of Carlsbad's General Plan by reflecting the cultural values of the community. Some important values are maintaining a jobs-housing balance and a healthy lifestyle including alternative energy vehicle sales, for those who live and work in the City of Carlsbad. CRSP only seeks to define the allowable type of land uses and does not provide development standards or design standards above and beyond those of the Planned Industrial Zone; the plan does include several implementation measures that future projects will need to comply with in addition to those of the base zone. The CRSP is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Sections 65450 et. seq. and the Land Use Element of the City of Carlsbad General Plan. B. LOCATION AND PLANNING AREA INFORMATION The Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan area is located on Lionshead Avenue, north of Palomar Road and between Melrose Drive and Business Park Drive. There are also two lots located on the west side of Melrose Drive opposite of Lionshead Avenue. Direct access to the properties is from Lionshead Avenue. The 135.06 acre area is located entirely within the boundary of Local Facilities Management Zone 18. The plan area is described as non-residential Lots 1 through 28 of Carlsbad Tract 98-10, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, according to map thereof No. 15013, filed in the Office of the Recorder of San Diego County on October 12, 2004. Area 1 consists of 9 lots and Area 2/2A consists of 16 lots. Both areas have a Planned Industrial (P-M) zone designation and are separated by an open space easement. Area 3 consists of 3 lots and has an Open Space (O-S) zone designation. The specific plan area also includes acreage (approximately 11.91 acres) for the existing public street system. The size of the lots of the CRSP are listed below: 2 Area 1 – Planned Industrial (P-M) Lots (21.10 acres): x Lot 16 is 3.74 acres x Lot 17 is 4.82 acres x Lot 18 is 1.34 acres x Lot 19 is 1.48 acres x Lot 20 is 1.13 acres x Lot 21 is 1.41 acres x Lot 22 is 1.87 acres x Lot 23 is 3.34 acres x Lot 24 is 1.97 acres Area 2/2A – Planned Industrial (P-M) Lots (65.10 acres): x Lot 1 is 6.37 acres x Lot 2 is 5.49 acres x Lot 3 is 2.97 acres x Lot 4 is 4.52 acres x Lot 5 is 3.33 acres x Lot 6 is 2.12 acres x Lot 7 is 1.83 acres x Lot 8 is 2.17 acres x Lot 9 is 2.18 acres x Lot 10 is 2.31acres x Lot 11 is 4.62 acres x Lot 12 is 6.93 acres x Lot 13 is 1.81 acres x Lot 14 is 4.01 acres x Lot 15 is 5.67 acres x Lot 25 is 8.77 acres Area 3 – Open Space (OS) Lots (48.86 acres): x Lot 26 is 1.56 acres x Lot 27 is 42.58 acres x Lot 28 is 4.72 acres A regional and vicinity map depicting the location of the property within the County and within the City of Carlsbad are provided in Figures 1 and 2 on pages 4 and 5 respectively. The boundaries of the CRSP, and each land use area within the plan, are shown in Figure 3 on page 6. 3 Additionally, the plan area is located within the McClellan-Palomar Airport Influence Area. A portion of the plan area, Lot 25 and open space lots 26 and 27, are located in Flight Activity Area 1, but the remaining plan area is outside the Flight Activity Zone. Also, Lot 25 and open space lots 26 and 27 are located within the 60 – 65 dBA CNEL noise contours. Uses within these areas shall be compatible to with the 60 – 65 contour standards. The entire Specific Plan Area is outside the limits of the six Safety Zones as shown in the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for the McClellan-Palomar Airport, amended December 1, 2011. C. HISTORY The subject specific plan area was subdivided and graded into three open space lots and 25 planned industrial lots under CT 98-10 in 2004. Lots 1 through 25 are zoned Planned Industrial (P-M) for industrial/office use; and Lots 26-28 are zoned Open Space (OS). Previous approvals for the CRSP area include: GPA 98-05/LFMP 87-18(B)/ZC 01- 07/CT 98-10/HDP 98-09/PIP 01-01. D. REGULATORY SPECIFIC PLAN The CRSP is a regulatory document that only manages land uses. It is not a policy document, and does not introduce any new policy objectives. The plan provides for a mix of office uses along with industrial and certain commercial uses and the specific allowance for electric vehicle dealership uses within Planning Area 1. 4 Figure 1: REGIONAL MAP – CARLSBAD RACEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN 5 Figure 2: VICINITY MAP – CARLSBAD RACEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN 6 FIGURE 3: LAND USE PLAN – CARLSBAD RACEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN FIGURE 3 CARLSBAD RACEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN 7 E. CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND PLANS OF OTHER JURISDICTIONS Lots 1-25 of the plan area are designated in the City of Carlsbad's General Plan as Planned Industrial (PI). The Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan is consistent with various elements of the Carlsbad General Plan. The following summary outlines two of the major General Plan goals applicable to the Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan. 1. Land Use and Community Design Element Land Use Goal 2-G.1 2-G.1 Maintain a land use program with amount, design and arrangement of varied uses that serve to protect and enhance the character and image of the city as expressed in the Carlsbad Community Vision, and balance development with preservation and enhancement of open space. The CRSP implements the prior industrial subdivision of CT 98-10 by providing for industrial office land uses in the eastern edge of the city that also preserves open space habitat. The CSRP is near to the residential component of the Rancho Carrillo Master Plan while not creating any land use conflicts due to the separation provided by Palomar Airport Road and the Palomar Forum Office/Industrial Development. Land Use Goal 2-G.8 2-G.8 Provide opportunities for continued economic growth and vitality that enhance Carlsbad’s position as a premier regional employment center. The continued build out of the CRSP will satisfy this Goal by providing the development of industrial office uses to serve as an employment base for both the community and the region; in addition, the specific allowance for electric vehicle sales in close proximity to housing and employment areas will conveniently serve both residents and persons employed locally. Industrial and Office Policy 2-P.27 2-P.27 Limit general industrial development within the community to those areas and uses with adequate transportation access. These areas should be compatible with surrounding land uses including residential neighborhoods. The CRSP has adequate transportation access via the Melrose Avenue and Palomar Airport Road systems along with Lionshead Avenue and Eagle 8 Drive. In addition, there is compatibility with the adjacent and nearby industrial office land uses of the city of Vista and no impacts to residential areas. 2. Mobility Element Street Design and Connectivity Policy 3-P.18 3-P.18 Encourage and seek partnerships to foster innovations in emerging technology for transportation mobility to support the city’s workforce, residents, and tourists. Integration between communication technology, energy, and transportation mobility should be encouraged. The CRSP directly implements this policy by providing the allowance for electric vehicle dealerships in this specific plan in the context of a specifically allowed land use in the P-M zone, which represents emerging energy technology. City of Vista – Adjacent Jurisdiction Located on the eastern edge of the city of Carlsbad, the adjacency and proximity of the city of Vista represents an opportunity for land use compatibility given the similar land uses in the area. The adjacent street systems at the border of the two cities serve a Target retail store and various similar industrial office land uses with no impacts to residential neighborhoods. 9 II. LAND USES The Carlsbad Raceway Specific Plan allows the permitted and conditionally permitted land uses of the underlying P-M zone and also introduces the new allowed land use of electric vehicle dealership while maintaining the existing lots designated as Open Space. A. DEFINITIONS “Electric Vehicle Dealership” means an automobile sales agency that only sells and/or distributes fully-electric vehicles on-site. 1. Fully-electric vehicles are limited to those whose in-vehicle power source is completely reliant on recharging via connection/plug-in to some electrical source. 2. Petroleum-electric hybrid vehicles and/or vehicles that employ hydrogen for motive power are not considered fully-electric vehicles. An Electric Vehicle Dealership may act as a stand-alone sales or distribution center for fully-electric vehicles, and/or in conjunction with a service/repair station exclusively dedicated to fully-electric vehicles. No manufacturing of fully-electric vehicles shall take place on-site. The sale or lease of used fully-electric vehicles will only be permitted in conjunction with the sale of new fully-electric vehicles on the same site. B. PERMITTED USES This section outlines the allowed land uses in Areas 1, 2/2A and 3 of the specific plan (development standards are listed in Section C). All development in the P- M Zone of Areas 1 and 2/2A shall comply with the underlying P-M zoning district (Chapter 21.34 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code) and Section C of this Specific Plan. 10 AREA 1 Allowed land uses shall be consistent with those of the Planned Industrial, P-M Zone, Chapter 21.34 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. In addition, the following land use is allowed within this Area with approval of a Conditional Use Permit approved by the Planning Commission: x Fully-Electric Vehicle Dealerships. AREA 2 / 2A Allowed land uses shall be consistent with those of the Planned Industrial, P-M Zone, Chapter 21.34 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. AREA 3 Allowed land uses shall be consistent with those of the Open Space, O-S Zone, Chapter 21.33 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Area 3 is a hard lined designated area under the city of Carlsbad’s Habitat Management Plan (HMP). The HMP provides strict standards for the conservation of this habitat corridor. This Specific Plan recognizes the authority of the HMP and proposes no changes to this plan. Also, there are a number of existing utility lines and easements that traverse this open space corridor and no changes are proposed to these utilities. C. LAND USE STANDARDS AND DESIGN REGULATIONS Unless otherwise stated herein, the development standards of the underlying P-M and OS Zones and other associated, applicable local regulations (e.g., subdivision, etc.) shall apply. 1. All sides of the building facade should receive equal design attention. A building's exterior finish materials should include a generous amount of glass; smooth texture finishes such as plaster, pre-finished metal or concrete, stone or masonry. Masonry may be utilized as a contrasting or complementary material to other hard surface materials such as glass or metal panels that may be used on the building. Masonry materials may include brick, stone, tile, or architectural concrete block (such as burnished, split face or ribbed block). The materials selected should be 11 consistent quality architecture consistent with the existing buildings in the specific plan. 2. As the buildings may be viewed from above, a neat and clean roof appearance is important. Any roof mounted equipment shall be screened and architecturally integrated with the building elements. 3. Development of each lot should offer pedestrian-oriented site amenities. Pedestrian walkways, plazas and outdoor seating/eating areas, with shade structures, are encouraged throughout the site. Pedestrian and vehicular access to the lots, once off Lionshead Avenue, should afford a variety of, and continuously changing, view corridors to the new buildings. Trees and other shading elements should provide cover for the parking area as well as the pedestrian access to the building. 4. On-site enclosures such as for trash/recycling, mechanical equipment, or above-grade parking structures should blend into the site environment and be designed in a manner that is architecturally compatible with the primary building in exterior finishes. 5. Undeveloped areas/slopes shall be planted and maintained in a clean, neat and orderly manner. 6. Within Area 1, Electric Vehicle Dealerships shall adhere to the following additional development standards: a. All repair and service activities shall primarily occur inside the primary building(s) onsite and comply with CMC Section 21.42.140.B.17. b. The parking lot outside of the building perimeter should be kept clean and free of tools, service equipment and maintain the appearance of all other building lots within Area 1. c. Outdoor storage of equipment shall be screened with materials architecturally integrated with the main building. No outdoor storage of hazardous materials or other chemical products is allowed. d. Outdoor sound system for music and/or for paging shall be designed to minimize noise nuisance to adjoining properties. Speakers shall be spaced to minimize sound levels and oriented 12 away from adjoining properties. Upon completion of construction, the outdoor sound system shall be tested for noise and where necessary it shall be adjusted to the satisfaction of the City Planner. e. Provisions for loading and unloading shall be provided on site. Such area shall not be permitted in the front yard setback. f. Electric Vehicle Dealerships shall provide to all sales and service employees a map which designates areas for test driving. This map shall note that test driving in residential areas shall be strictly prohibited. This map shall be approved by the Transportation Director and City Planner prior to issuance of building permits. g. Undeveloped lots shall not be used for the storage of Electric Vehicles unless a Conditional Use Permit is processed pursuant to CMC Chapter 21.42. III. INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES The infrastructure improvements planned for and approved as part of Local Facilities Management Zone 18 and the City of Carlsbad Capital Improvement Plan, remain applicable and satisfactory for the CRSP for all categories. x Comply with the current requirements of state and regional storm water management and quality criteria. IV. SPECIFIC PLAN ADMINISTRATION As contained in Section 65450, et. seq. of the California Government Code, the CRSP shall be amended in the same manner as the General Plan, except that a specific plan may be adopted by resolution or by ordinance and may be amended as often as deemed necessary by the legislative body. The CRSP may 13 not be amended unless the proposed amendment is consistent with the City of Carlsbad's General Plan. Additionally, amendment of the CRSP shall be subject to the local requirements of Chapter 21.52 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. 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