HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-17; City Council; Resolution 2022-112RESOLUTION NO. 2022-112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 PLANNING
COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN REPORT AND APPROVING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2022-23 PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN
EXHIBIT 1
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) requires that each board or
commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be
undertaken by the board or commission and a subsequent report of its accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, CMC Section 2.24.030 delineates the functions of the Planning Commission
(Commission); and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the fiscal year 2021-2022 Planning Commission Work Plan
on May 11, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is expected to have met 12 times during the 2021-22 fiscal
year to perform their functions and accomplish 2021-22 fiscal year work plan tasks; and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2022, the Planning Commission considered their work plan for fiscal years
2022-23; and
WHEREAS, after receiving a staff presentation and commissioner discussion, the Planning
Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve the fiscal year 2022-23 Planning
Commission Work Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the City Council accepts the fiscal year 2021-22 Planning Commission Work Plan
Annual Report, attached hereto as Attachment A.
3.That the City Council approves the fiscal year 2022-23 Planning Commission Work Plan,
attached hereto as Attachment B.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 17th day of May, 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Norby.
None.
None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
,1vv F�VIOLA MEDINA, City Clerk Services Manager
(SEAL)
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Fiscal Year 2021-22 Planning Commission Work Plan Annual Report Attachment A 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.
III.Fiscal Year 2020-21 Goals & Tasks
The City of Carlsbad Planning Commission has selected to focus on the following goals and tasks:
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
Long Range Planning Projects
Housing Element Update Phase 2 –
Implement Land Use Changes Pending On Feb. 15, 2022, the City Council
considered public input and
provided direction on what
sites/alternatives to study. City
Council gave direction for two map
alternatives to study. Next step is
initiating preparation of a
Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report and holding a Public
Scoping Meeting. May 17, 2022Item #5 Page 5 of 13
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
Long Range Planning Projects (continued)
Zoning Code Update Inactive Project was put on hold so staff
could focus on other priority
projects. An administrative draft
of the updated Zoning Code has
been prepared.
Capital Improvements Project Permit Process Amendment
Inactive Project was put on hold so staff
could focus on other priority
projects.
Objective Design Standards and Streamlined
Permitting for Multi-Family Residential
Structures Outside of the Village and Barrio
Master Plan area
Pending A consultant was selected and a
contract approved by the City
Council. The consultant has
completed a review of standards.
The public engagement plan is
being prepared.
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
Pending The City Council has appointed
members to the committee. The
first meeting of the committee is
scheduled for April 2022.
Permit-Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit
Program
Pending A community survey and public
outreach plan is being prepared.
Following the survey draft
guidelines and plans will be
prepared.
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GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
Private Development Projects
New Age Carlsbad Resort (CDP 2019-0025)
Pending Project is under review by staff.
North County Plaza Mixed-Use
Redevelopment (Amend 2018-0014)
Pending The project is under review by staff.
Legoland Plan Amendment Update (Amend
2021-0001)
Pending The project is under review by
staff.
Toyota Carlsbad (CDP 2020-0024) Completed On July 9, 2021, the
Planning Commission
approved a Coastal
Development Permit and
Site Development Plan for
the demolition of the
existing dealership
buildings and the
construction of a new
24,381 square-foot
automobile dealership at
5424 Paseo del Norte.
BMW Ancillary Facilities (CUP 2020-0008) Completed On June 16, 2021, the
Planning Commission
approved a Conditional Use
Permit to allow the change
of use of three existing
vacant automobile
dealership buildings from
automobile dealership use
to auto repair and auto May 17, 2022Item #5 Page 7 of 13
rental and leasing uses at
5215 and 5245 Car Country
Drive.
Chick-Fil-A (Amend 019-0004) Completed On Dec. 6, 2021, the
Planning Commission
recommended approval of
legislative actions and
discretionary permits to
demolish a 10,600 square-
foot office building and
construct a 3,932 square-
foot Chick-fil-A restaurant
at 5850 Avenida Encinas.
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
City Capital Improvement Projects
Orion Center (Maintenance & Operation Building) Pending Project is under review by staff.
Project requires approval by the
Planning Commission of a
Conditional Use Permit and
Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Veterans Memorial Park
Pending Project is under review by staff.
Project requires approval by the
Planning Commission of a
Conditional Use Permit and
Mitigated Negative Declaration. May 17, 2022Item #5 Page 8 of 13I I
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
Training
Receive Updates on New State Laws and City Council Actions applicable to the commission
Pending An update will be provided to
the City Council and Planning
Commission prior to June 30,
2022.
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
Inactive This item was put on hold due
to in-person meeting
restrictions as the commission
and staff determined that an
in-person workshop is
preferred.
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Attachment B
City of Carlsbad
Planning Commission Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2022-2023
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 completes 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.
III.FY 2022-2023 Goals & Tasks
The City of Carlsbad Planning Commission has selected to focus on the following goals and
tasks:
•Objective design standards and streamlined permitting for multi-family residential
structures outside of the Village and Barrio Master Plan area (Amend 2020-0003)
•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 (Amend 2020-0009)
•Permit-Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit Program (ZCA 2921-0003)
•Housing Element Two-Year Program 1.9 (a &b): Review and update parking standards
for projects that are high density, mixed use or near transit
•Receive updates on new state laws and City Council actions applicable to the
commission
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• 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
• Members of the Planning Commission serve on the following committees:
o Growth Management Committee
o Design Review Committee for the Village & Barrio Master Plan Objective Design
Standards
o Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee
o Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Advisory Committee
o Historic Preservation Commission Ex-Officio Member
• Review and act on permits requested for private development projects. Major projects
expected to be considered by the commission include:
o New Age Carlsbad Luxury Resort (CDP 2019-0025)
o North County Plaza Mixed Use (GPA 2021-0005)
o Legoland Plan Amendment (Amend 2021-001)
• Review and act on permits requested for city capital improvement projects. Major
projects expected to be considered by the commission include:
o Veterans Memorial Park (CUP 2021—0014)
o Maintenance & Operations Building (CUP 2018-0022)
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