MEETING DATE:
APRIL 9, 2024
SUBJECT:
Title
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-1542 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE FOR CAPALINA APARTMENTS - A REZONE (R22-0003 FOR A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 119 MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENTS AND 4,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE,)
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT second reading of ordinance (Rezone R22-0003) for a zone reclassification of 2.51 acres/project site from Mixed-Use 3 (MU-3) to Mixed Use (MU-2) designation.
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Board or Commission Action
On February 5, 2024, the Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed project. The draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from that date are provided as Attachment J.
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Planning for the Future.
Executive Summary
The second reading of ordinance is for a rezone of a proposed mixed-use development consisting of 119 apartments and 4,000 square feet of commercial space on a 2.51-acre vacant site located on the north side of Capalina Road and south side of Mission Road between Rancho Santa Fe Road and Pacific Street.
Discussion
The project site is currently made up of one parcel totaling 2.51 acres. The site is undeveloped and does not contain any significant vegetation or sensitive habitat. The project applicant is requesting approval of a General Plan Amendment, Rezone, and a Site Development Plan utilizing the State of California’s Density Bonus provisions. If approved, these entitlements would allow the development of the vacant project site with a mixed-use project consisting of 119 apartments, six of those deed-restricted affordable units, and 4,000 square feet of commercial space.
Environmental Review
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Environmental Impact Report (FEIR23-003/SCH No. 2023050006) (Attachment D) was prepared for the proposed project and circulated for 45-day public review from November 3, 2023 to December 18, 2023. Detailed responses to the comments on the EIR are included in Attachment D/Final Environmental Impact Report was approved by City Council on March 26, 2024.
Attachment(s)
Ordinance No. 2024-1542 (Rezone R22-0003) for a zone reclassification of 2.51 acres/project site from Mixed-Use 3 (MU-3) to Mixed Use (MU-2) designation.
Prepared by: Phil Scollick, City Clerk
Approved by: Michelle Bender, City Manager