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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-10-06; Planning Commission; ; CDP 99-29 - CITY SIDEWALK PROJECT NO. 6The City of CARLSBAD Planning Department A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Item No. P.C. AGENDA OF: October 6, 1999 Application complete date: August 23, 1999 Project Planner: Jason Martin Project Engineer: Dick Jacobs SUBJECT: CDP 99-29 - CITY SIDEWALK PROJECT NO. 6 - Request for approval of a Coastal Development Permit to allow the installation of sidewalks and related public right-of-way improvements within the City's Coastal Zone located in three general areas, described in more detail within this report, which area is located within Local Facilities Management Zone 1. I. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 4642 APPROVING Coastal Development Permit CDP 99-29 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. II.INTRODUCTION The proposed public right-of-way (ROW) improvement project identified in this report is a part of the City Capital Improvement Program which is located within the Coastal Zone (Mello II Local Coastal Program Segment). Pursuant to Section 21.04.107 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and Section 30610 of the Public Resources Code, the construction of certain public works projects within the City's Coastal Zone requires the processing and approval of a Coastal Development Permit (CDP). The CDP application was reviewed for consistency with LCP policies and implementation. There are no unresolved issues. The staff recommendation for approval, with conditions, is supported by the analysis as follows. III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND This project involves the installation of City-standard sidewalks and related improvements at three general locations in the vicinity of Tamarack Avenue and the 1-5 Freeway. Improvements are proposed along certain segments of Jefferson St., Adams St., and Park Dr. (See the attached Location Map). The project would bring Jefferson and Park into compliance, and Adams towards compliance, with City street ROW width and improvement standards. The improvement consists of a four foot wide concrete sidewalk (adjacent to the curb), six inch high concrete curb, and gutter. Additionally, the project proposes a total of 12 disabled person access ramps at street corners, which promotes mandates contained in the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The condition of existing improvements vary, but generally consist of rolled asphalt curb without any sidewalk or with substandard sidewalk. All ROW improvements are proposed along developed, or developing, residential properties. All are zoned R-l with the exception of one segment along Jefferson (north of Tamarack and adjacent to the Jefferson Elementary school site) which is zoned R-2. o CDP 99-29/CITY SIDEWALK PROJECT NO. 6 October 6, 1999 Page 2 The process of obtaining dedications of private property to accommodate the ROW improvement is being coordinated through the Engineering Division and is nearing completion. Given the project's location within a developed area, relocation of some public utility poles and vaults, traffic and street signs, fire hydrants, and other miscellaneous items within the public ROW will occur. Some private mailboxes, fencing, and irrigation will be relocated to be out of the public ROW. Additionally, some existing private and public landscape materials will be removed. More detailed identification of the project area and discussion of issues follows. On Jefferson, between Tamarack and Chinquapin, the improvement is proposed along both sides of the street. Five ADA access ramps will be provided at street intersections. One at the SE corner of Tamarack and Jefferson, two at the corners of Citrus and Jefferson, and two at the corners of Chinquapin and Jefferson. No significant landscape specimens have been identified in this location. On Jefferson, between Magnolia and Carol Ave., the improvement is proposed along the entire length of the east side of the street, and a smaller segment along the west side. Three ADA access ramps will be provided at street intersections. Two at the corners of Jefferson and Magnolia and one at the NE corner of Jefferson and Carol. On the east side of the street, the improvement would replace and relocate an existing sidewalk and result in the elimination of an existing, poorly maintained, parkway strip which is currently situated between the existing sidewalk and the existing rolled asphalt curb. The current City standard situates sidewalks adjacent to the curb. The existing parkway strip is planted with 17 mature Canary Island palm trees, which will need to be removed. Staff did investigate the possibility of relocating the trees to another location. The City Arborist, however, has indicated that the trees exhibit signs of a disease that has destroyed similar trees in the immediate vicinity, and that the probability of successful relocation is low. Memorandum from the City Arborist regarding this issue is included as an attachment to this report. Improvement on Adams is proposed only on the east side, and on that segment between Tamarack and Magnolia. Three ADA access ramps will be provided at street intersections. Two at the corners of Adams and Larkspur and one at the NE corner of Adams and Tamarack. Additionally, a retaining wall is needed to address minor grade differentials in the vicinity of the Adams and Magnolia intersection. The wall is approximately 100 feet in length and is estimated to be 2-3 feet in height. The final area of improvement is along the easterly side of Park Drive. A fairly large mound of existing landscape material, installed in the ROW, will be removed to accommodate the project. One ADA ramp will be at the south corner of the intersection of Park with Tamarack. IV. ANALYSIS Review of Required Coastal Findings 1. Conformance with the Certified Local Coastal Program and all applicable policies. The project is located in the Mello II Local Coastal Program Segment of the LCP which contains land use policies for the development and conservation of coastal and water areas within the segment boundaries. The ROW improvements will not obstruct views or otherwise damage the CDP 99-29/CITY SIDEWALK PROJECT NO. 6 October 6, 1999 Page 3 visual beauty of the coastal zone in that there are no significant visual resources associated with the proposed area of disturbance. There are neither agricultural activities nor any sensitive coastal resources (coastal sage scrub or chaparral habitat) located on the project site. The project site is also geologically stable. The construction of the proposed sidewalk improvements will enhance public coastal access opportunities. 2. Coastal Overlay Zones. The subject site is located in the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone, however, due to its location and the absence of slopes steeper than 25% inclination and/or native vegetation, additional submittals, standards or requirements do not apply. The project does not require a grading permit. Construction of the project will adhere to the City's Master Drainage and Storm Water Quality Management Plan. V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15302 of the CEQA exemptions. The Class 1 exemption relates to the repair, maintenance, and/or minor alteration of existing structures/facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing. The Class 2 exemption relates to the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities on the same site and for the same purpose and for a same capacity of the structure being replaced. Notices of Exemption will be filed by the Planning Director upon project approval. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4642 (CDP) 2. Location Map 3. City Arborist Memorandum 4. Exhibits "A" - "0", dated October 6, 1999 JM:eh SITE CITY SIDEWALK PROJECT NO. 6 CDP 99-29 August 30, 1999 TO: JASON MARTIN, .ENGINEERING FROM: Park Supervisor SIDEWALK PROGRAM NO. 6 As per our discussion, the palms located on the east side of Jefferson St. between Tamarack Ave. and Magnolia Ave. in my opinion should be removed and disposed of as part of the city project. Over the last several years we have lost at least half of the palms on Jefferson St. due to bud rot. Several of the remaining trees are in decline and will need removal in the near future. Should the decision to transplant some of the healthier looking trees become a priority, it would be costly and I blieve there is no guarantee the trees would survive. FRED BURNELL Park Supervisor