HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-19; Planning Commission; ; Planning Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; Request for a recommendation to accept the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Work Plan Annual Report and adopt a resolution aItem No. 3
Meeting Date: April 19, 2023
To: Planning Commission
Staff Contact: Eric Lardy, City Planner, 442-224-9595, eric.lardy@carlsbadca.gov
Subject: Planning Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; Request for a
recommendation to accept the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Work Plan Annual Report
and adopt a resolution approving the Planning Commission Work Plan for Fiscal
Year 2023-2024.
Location: Citywide
Case Numbers: N/A
Applicant/Representative: N/A
CEQA Determination: ☒Not a Project ☐ Exempt ☐ IS/ND or IS/MND ☐ EIR
☐Other:
Permit Type(s): ☐SDP ☐ CUP ☐ CDP ☐ TM/TPM ☐ GPA ☐ REZ ☐ LCPA
☒Other: N/A
CEQA Status: ☐The environmental assessment IS on the Agenda for discussion
☒A CEQA determination was already issued. That decision is final and
IS NOT on the Agenda
Commission Action: ☐Decision ☒ Recommendation to City Council ☐ Informational (No Action)
Recommended Actions
That the Planning Commission ADOPT a resolution RECOMMENDING ACCEPTANCE of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Work Plan Annual Report and RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work Plan
Existing Conditions & Project Description
In 2018 the City Council created 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 in the coming year and to provide a subsequent report of its accomplishments. Carlsbad Municipal
Code, Chapter 2.15, includes the requirements for content and timing. It is typical that this item is completed
before the start of the fiscal year, on July 1 of each year.
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.
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0. PLANNING COMMISSION
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As reflected in the annual report, the Planning Commission is expected to have met 17 times during the current
fiscal year and has acted on several significant public and private development projects, including:
• Jefferson Mixed Use General Plan Amendment, Rezone, and other development permits,
• Ionis Site Development Plan,
• Orion Center Conditional Use Permit,
• Omni La Costa Golf Course Renovation Special Use Permit,
• Carlsbad Desalination Plan Intake and Discharge Modifications, and
• Recommendations on implementation of various ordinance changes to implement Housing Element
Programs.
A number of larger multi-year projects are anticipated to be completed in Fiscal Year 2023-24, such as the
Citywide and Village Objective Design Standards, and the implementation of the Housing Element General Plan
Amendment and Rezone Program, Program 1.1: Provide Adequate Sites to Accommodate the Regional Housing
Needs Assessment.
Environmental Review
This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a “project” within the meaning
of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has
no potential to cause either a direct physical change or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment.
Conclusion
The Planning Division, Community Development, recommends the Planning Commission adopt the resolution
and the information contained within. The Planning Commission could recommend inclusion of other tasks for
completion during the next fiscal year for evaluation for inclusion in future work programs.
Exhibits
1. Planning Commission Resolution with attachments
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 7477
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ACCEPTANCE OF THE FISCAL
YEAR 2022-2023 WORK PLAN ANNUAL REPORT AND APPROVAL OF THE
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKPLAN.
CASE NAME: PLANNING COMMISSION WORKPLAN FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
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, the City Planner has prepared a proposed Planning Commission Work Plan for
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and a report of the items accomplished on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Work Plan;
and
WHERAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the documents prepared by the City
Planning, with the attached "Exhibit A" containing a report of accomplishments titled as "Fiscal Year 2022-
2023 Planning Commission Work Plan Annual Report" and the proposed work plan is shown on "Exhibit
B" titled "City of Carlsbad, Planning Commission Work Plan, Fiscal Year 2023-2024"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on April 19, 2023, hold a duly noticed public
meeting as prescribed by law to consider said request; 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 plan and report of accomplishments.
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 Commission
RECOMMENDING ACCEPTANCE of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Work Plan Annual Report
and RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work Plan; Subject to the
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best efforts of the commission and the possibility of unforeseen circumstances which
may impede or delay the adoption/completion of the items presented in the work plan.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of
the City of Carlsbad, California, held on April 19, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Hubinger, Kamenjarin, Merz, Meenes, Sabellico, Stine,
and Lafferty
NAYES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
ERIC LARDY
City Planner
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Fiscal Year 2022-2023 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 2022-2023 Goals & Tasks
The City of Carlsbad Planning Commission had selected to focus on the following goals and tasks in adoption of the Work Plan on
April 6, 2022. In FY 2022-2023 the Planning Commission is expected to meet a total of 17 times. This reports on those actions as
anticipated through June 30, 2023:
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMEND
ATION
Objective Design Standards and Streamlined
Permitting for Multi-Family Residential
Structures Outside of the Village and Barrio
Master Plan area (Amend 2020-0003)
Planning Division staff has been working with
consultants to prepare the draft standards.
They will be presented to the Planning
Commission by the end of Fiscal Year 2022-
2023 or in early Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
This item is retained in the
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work
Program.
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)
Planning Division staff has been working with
consultants to prepare the draft standards.
They will be presented to the Planning
Commission by the end of Fiscal Year 2022-
2023 or in early Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
This item is retained in the
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work
Program.
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GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMEND
ATION
Permit-Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit
Program (ZCA 2921-0003)
On March 15, 2023, the Planning Commission
recommended that the City Council adopt
changes to the Carlsbad Municipal Code to
update for consistency with state law. In May
2023; the City Council is anticipated to act on
those changes and the Permit-Ready
Accessory Dwelling Unit Plans will be
available.
Item will not be included in
the Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Work Program
Housing Element 2 Year Program 1.9 (a &b):
Review and update parking standards for
projects that are high density, mixed use or
near transit
This program is addressed by state law (AB
2097) that effectively eliminates parking
requirements in new residential and
commercial developments when located
within a half-mile of a major transit stop. This
law took effect Jan 1., 2023. Staff is reviewing
other state laws and parking requirements to
see if any other changes are necessary and will
be incorporated into future work program
items.
Item will not be included in
the Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Work Program
Receive Updates on New State Laws and City
Council Actions applicable to the commission
On April 26, 2022, there was a joint meeting of
the City Council, Planning Commission and
Housing Commission where there was a
presentation of recent housing legislation and
its implications for the City of Carlsbad.
This item is retained in the
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work
Program, it could be
combined with a Planning
Commission Workshop.
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
The Planning Commission workshop was held
on July 6, 2022 that included a review of
development projects, plan and code
adoption, the commission’s role, and
performance.
This item is retained in the
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work
Program, it could be
combined with an update on
New State Laws and City
Council Actions.
Members of the Planning Commission serve
on the following committees:
o Growth Management Committee
Members of the Commission served actively
on all of the applicable committees
throughout the reporting term.
This item is retained in the
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Work
Program with the removal of
the committees the Growth April 19, 2023 Item #3 Page 6 of 9
GOAL/TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMEND
ATION
o Design Review Committee for the
Village & Barrio Master Plan
Objective Design Standards
o Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Advisory
Committee
o Agricultural Conversion
Mitigation Fee Advisory
Committee
o Historic Preservation Commission
Ex-Officio Member
Management Committee
that will conclude before the
next fiscal year begins.
Review and act on permits requested for
private development projects. Major projects
expected to be considered by the commission
include:
o Newage Carlsbad Luxury Resort
(CDP 2019-0025)
o North County Plaza Mixed Use
(GPA 2021-0005)
o Legoland Plan Amendment
(Amend 2021-001)
These three projects have not had enough
activity to move forward for decision.
Depending upon when they are resubmitted,
and environmental review completed, all
three may be processed in FY2023-2024.
Applications will be placed on the agenda
when they are submitted and through the
review cycles as outlined in the Permit and
Service Delivery Process Guide.
These and updated projects
are included in the Fiscal
Year 2023-2024 Work
Program.
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)
The Conditional Use Permit for Veterans
Memorial Park was approved by the Planning
Commission on June 15, 2022. The City
Council approved the final Master Plan on July
26, 2023.
The Planning Commission approved the
Conditional Use Permit for the Orion Center
on April 5, 2023.
Updated projects are
included in the Fiscal Year
2023-2024 Work Program.
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Attachment B
City of Carlsbad
Planning Commission Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2023-2024
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. FY 2023-2024 Goals & Tasks
The City of Carlsbad Planning Commission has selected to focus on the following goals and
tasks; covering the period from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The tasks are divided into
the categories of Advance Planning & Special Projects, Current Planning Projects, and
Training/City Representation:
Advance Planning & Special Projects
• 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)
• Receive presentation and make recommendation on General Plan Amendment, Rezone,
and Environmental Impact Report for Housing Element Program 1.1: Provide Adequate
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Sites to Accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Assessment. This effort includes an
update to the Safety Element.
• Review and act on permits requested for city capital improvement projects. Major
projects expected to be considered by the commission include:
o Beach Access Repairs Public Works Project
o Terramar Water and Sewer Improvements
Current Planning Projects
• Review and act on permits requested for private development projects. Major projects
expected to be considered by the commission include:
o Newage Carlsbad Luxury Resort
o Hope Apartments
o Legoland Plan Amendment
o North County Plaza Mixed Use
Training and City Operations
• The Planning Division will work with the Planning Commission to meet one to two times
each month for efficient and productive meetings
• Implement new Planning Commission Staff Report Template, re-evaluate after six
months of use (Fall 2023)
• Receive Updates on New State Laws and City Council Actions applicable to the
commission
• Hold a Planning Commission Workshop that could be combined with updates to State
Laws or other topics as requested by the Planning Commission
• Members of the Planning Commission serve on the following committees:
o Design Review Committee for the Village & Barrio Master Plan Objective Design
Standards
o Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Committee
o Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Advisory Committee
o Historic Preservation Commission Ex-Officio Member
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