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Item No.
Application complete date: N/A
P.C. AGENDA OF: March 17, 2021 Project Planner: Don Neu
Project Engineer: N/A
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020-2021 AND 2021-2022 –
Request for a recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission Work Plan for
fiscal year 2020 - 2021 and 2021-2022. The proposed action does not constitute a
“project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
I. RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 7409 RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL of the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Work Plans.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
In 2018 the City Council revised the Carlsbad Municipal Code to create uniform policies and procedures
related to boards and commissions, requiring each board or commission to provide the City Council for its
approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken. The responsibilities and corresponding work
of the Planning Commission is well defined in state law and Titles 19 (Environment), 20 (Subdivisions), and
21(Zoning) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. As such many of the items on the workplan are projects
undertaken to comply with state laws, City Council direction, or those submitted by private applicants or
city departments. Some items in the work plan are multi-year efforts that will carry over into future years.
Two draft work plans are proposed for consideration by the Planning Commission. The first is the Fiscal
Year 2020-2021 Work Plan covering the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Several of the items
listed in the work plan have already been considered by the Planning Commission as only a few months
remain in the current fiscal year. Dates next to an item in the work plan indicate the date the
commission acted on the item. The second draft work plan is for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 running from
July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Projects in addition to those listed in the work plans have been and will be considered by the Planning
Commission.
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a “project” within the
meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment,
or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require
environmental review.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 7409 with attachments
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Report .
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 7409
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
AND 2021-2022 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKPLANS
CASE NAME: PLANNING COMMISSION WORKPLANS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 AND 2021-2022
WHEREAS, the City Planner has prepared a proposed Planning Commission Workplan for
Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and 2021-2022; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code requires that each board or
commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken;
and
WHERAS, the proposed work plans are shown on the attached exhibit titled "City of
Carlsbad, Planning Commission Work Plan, Fiscal Year 2020-2021" and "City of Carlsbad, Planning
Commission Work Plan, Fiscal Year 2021-2022"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on March 17, 2021, hold a duly noticed public
meeting to review and consider proposed work plans for the current and upcoming fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, at said public meeting, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors relating to
the work plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Carlsbad as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Planning Commission
RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of the FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 AND 2021-2022 PLANNING
COMMISSION WORK PLANS.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of
the City of Carlsbad, California, held on March 17, 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Kamenjarin, Lafferty, Luna, Meenes, Merz, Sabellico, and Stine
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:.
ROY MEENES, Chairperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
DON NEU
City Planner
PC RESO NO. 7409 -2-
City of Carlsbad
Planning Commission Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2020-2021
I. Mission Statement
The Planning Commission holds regularly scheduled public hearings to consider land use
matters, such as the general plan, local coastal program, growth management program, specific
plans, master plans, amendments to the zoning ordinance, zone changes, special studies, and
discretionary development permits for public and private projects.
For some actions, the Planning Commission acts in an advisory role and provides a
recommendation to the City Council. In many cases the City Council has delegated to the
Planning Commission the authority to take a final action on the item subject to appeal to the
City Council. Prior to an item being considered by the Planning Commission the Planning
Division staff complete its review of a proposed project for compliance with all applicable plans,
policies, and laws and provides a written recommendation.
Planning Commissioners also serve on special committees or task forces as requested by the
City Council.
II. Composition
The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council to a four -
year term. There are also three ex officio members who shall be the City Planner, Assistant City
Attorney, and City Engineer.
Ill. FY 2020-2021 Goals & Tasks
The City of Carlsbad Planning Commission has selected to focus on the following goals and
tasks:
• Local Coastal Program Update -Recommendation made on 1/13/21
• Housing Element Update -Scheduled for 3/3/21
• Village & Barrio Master Plan Amendments -Obtain Community & Planning Commission
Input on Potential Plan Revisions as directed by the City Council -Recommendation
made on 11/4/20
• Zoning Ordinance Update
• Process Improvement -Permit Decision Maker for City Projects Zoning Code
Amendment
• Receive Updates on New State Laws and City Council Actions applicable to the
commission
• Review and act on permits requested for private development projects. Major projects
include:
o Marja Acres -250 townhomes, 46 senior affordable units, and 9,700 square feet
of retail/restaurant space. The project includes an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) -Recommendation made on 9/16/20
o Aviara Apartments -329 -unit apartment complex including an-EIR -Approved
on 12/16/20
o BMW Carlsbad Auto Dealership -Scheduled for 3/17 /21
o La Costa Town Square Parcel 3 Residential -95 residential units -
Recommendation made on 12/2/20
o West Oaks -209 -unit apartment complex -Recommendation made on
1/20/21
• Review and act on permits requested for city capital improvement projects. Major
projects include:
o Fire Station No. 4 Modifications
o Kelly and Park Drive Road Diet and Multi-use Trail
o Recycled Water Phase Ill Reservoir D-4
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City of Carlsbad
Planning Commission Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2021-2022
I. Mission Statement
The Planning Commission holds regularly scheduled public hearings to consider land use
matters, such as the general plan, local coastal program, growth management program, specific
plans, master plans, amendments to the zoning ordinance, zone changes, special studies, and
discretionary development permits for public and private projects.
For some actions, the Planning Commission acts in an advisory role and provides a
recommendation to the City Council. In many cases the City Council has delegated to the
Planning Commission the authority to take a final action on the item subject to appeal to the
City Council. Prior to an item being considered by the Planning Commission the Planning
Divis ion staff complete its review of a proposed project for compliance with all applicable plans,
policies, and laws and provides a written recommendation.
Planning Commissioners also serve on special committees or task forces as requested by the
City Council.
II. Composition
Th.e Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council to a four
year term. There are also three ex officio members who shall be the City Planner, Assista nt City
Attorney, and City Engineer.
Ill. FY 2021-2022 Goals & Tasks
The City of Carlsbad Planning Commission has selected to focus on the following goals and
tasks:
• Housing Element Update Phase 2 -Implement Land Use Changes
• Zoning Code Update
• Capital Improvements Project Permit Process Amendment
• Objective Design Standards and Streamlined Permitting for Multi-Family Residential
Structures Outside of the Village and Barrio Master Plan area
• Village & Barrio Master Plan Amendments directed by the City Council including
Objective Design Standards and Streamlined Permitting for Multi-Family Residential and
Mixed-Use Structures
• Permit-Ready Accesso ry Dwelling Unit Program
• Receive Updates on New State Laws and City Council Actions applicable to the
commission
• Hold a Planning Commission Workshop to include topics such as the role of the
commission, City Council plans and direction and areas for additional training
• Review and act on permits requested for private development projects. Major projects
include:
o Four Seasons Carlsbad (CDP 2019-0025)
o North County Plaza Mixed Use Redevelopment (Amend 2018-0014)
o Legoland Plan Amendment Update (Amend 2021-001)
o Toyota Carlsbad (CDP 2020-0024)
o BMW Ancillary Facilities (CUP 2020-0008)
o Chick-Fil-A (Amend 019-0004)
• Review and act on permits requested for city capital improvement projects. Major
projects include:
o Orion Center (Maintenance & Operation Building)
o Veterans Memorial Park