tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post592991768611108036..comments2024-03-18T22:11:09.845-07:00Comments on Encinitas Undercover: City releases draft EIR for high-density development plansEncinitas Undercoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071321730581304823noreply@blogger.comBlogger192125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-70845170294443858922016-02-16T07:52:03.308-08:002016-02-16T07:52:03.308-08:00It changes the definition for the new R-30 floatin...It changes the definition for the new R-30 floating zones, which are the parcels being upzoned. The old definition won't be applicable to the new zoning category.<br /><br />Don't be too sure that the new definition will be taken out. The new definition was put in for a reason. Consultants don't do things willy-nilly. The city wants the added revenue from the greater density the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-38800340817273910572016-02-14T12:35:13.079-08:002016-02-14T12:35:13.079-08:009:58 PM
I found it. That document was written by...9:58 PM<br /><br />I found it. That document was written by consultants. The "Net acreage" definition is there at the end in the Definitions section even though it doesn't appear anywhere else in the document. <br /><br />Net Acreage was already defined in the Zoning Code long ago and how to calculate it. This isn't going to change. <br /><br />This is nothing more than Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-28532704354129062412016-02-13T11:06:24.092-08:002016-02-13T11:06:24.092-08:00Oh, but Encinitas is going for a "cushion&quo...Oh, but Encinitas is going for a "cushion" in addition to the Prop A killer. A 20% cushion, with consultant Veronica Tam pushing for 50%. <br /><br />Considering the maps should contain viable sites only and the State never checks back to see whether any affordable housing was built, you have to wonder at the motive behind a 50% cushion. Or 20%, for that matter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-88239947154054493962016-02-12T22:09:03.787-08:002016-02-12T22:09:03.787-08:00More Floating Zones HEU fun: reduced onsite parkin...More Floating Zones HEU fun: reduced onsite parking requirements for high density, section 30.36.090. Before you get your developer panties in a twist, 6:18, this gem is also not part of the EIR.<br /><br />This means the developer gets to build market-rate units where onsite parking spots should be required. Overflow parking from not enough onsite spaces goes into the surrounding neighborhood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-77042916363523960882016-02-12T21:58:05.278-08:002016-02-12T21:58:05.278-08:00Floating Zones, chapter 30.36, October 2015.
Not ...Floating Zones, chapter 30.36, October 2015.<br /><br />Not the EIR. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-60824982585757387612016-02-12T18:31:25.793-08:002016-02-12T18:31:25.793-08:004:36 PM
Escondido and Yorba Linda had elections t...4:36 PM<br /><br />Escondido and Yorba Linda had elections to get their housing elements approved. Escondido had to add more sites to give themselves a cushion. Maybe Encinitas should do the same (add more than enough sites) and just skip the language.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-14890023192972141852016-02-12T18:18:53.983-08:002016-02-12T18:18:53.983-08:007:59 AM
If you're referring to the following:...7:59 AM<br /><br />If you're referring to the following:<br /><br />The “net” lot area was utilized to calculate a potential buildout yield on each viable housing site. The City’s General Plan and Zoning Code require that certain constrained lands be excluded from the gross lot area. For purposes of density, the gross lot area was reduced by the presence of constrained areas. Constrained Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-63363135632912236712016-02-12T16:05:28.600-08:002016-02-12T16:05:28.600-08:00Good find. How many other loopholes are hidden in ...Good find. How many other loopholes are hidden in this thing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-40240067481270619852016-02-11T08:43:52.894-08:002016-02-11T08:43:52.894-08:00I do believe the second def allows the developer t...I do believe the second def allows the developer to increase the amount of land to enable a higher density calculation. It pretends he can build on water to drive up the number of houses he can stuff on a parcel.<br /><br />If this one doesn't have David Meyer guiding Jeff Murphy's (now Ranu's) hands on the keyboard, I don't know what does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-51969994458588792822016-02-11T07:59:55.506-08:002016-02-11T07:59:55.506-08:00Challenge: see if you can tell the difference betw...Challenge: see if you can tell the difference between the two descriptions below.<br /> <br />Current Municipal Code definition of net acreage:<br /> <br />NET ACREAGE, for the purpose of calculating density, shall mean the slope adjusted unconstrained gross acreage within the subject property. Constrained acreage shall include flood plains, beaches, permanent bodies of water, significant Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-7818875431902753252016-02-10T16:36:10.250-08:002016-02-10T16:36:10.250-08:00Escondido, for starters. Look 'em up. Don...Escondido, for starters. Look 'em up. Don't be lazy. You are clearly new to all this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-18174004832254056332016-02-10T16:31:40.841-08:002016-02-10T16:31:40.841-08:00What other cities?What other cities?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-36134007460806307612016-02-10T15:52:33.474-08:002016-02-10T15:52:33.474-08:00Other cities have their version of prop A and have...Other cities have their version of prop A and have updated housing elements. You do like to stir the pot, don't you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-87976587034675077662016-02-10T11:33:48.745-08:002016-02-10T11:33:48.745-08:0011:05,
You are correct. We'll see.
It'll...11:05,<br /><br />You are correct. We'll see.<br /><br />It'll be a good gauge of Council's confidence in the November vote. If they are concerned that the Prop A issue could affect the outcome of the election, but they realize that they need some assurance that they can enact the provisions after the vote, then I think they'll be responsive. If they accept the compromise, I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-85673771905433101642016-02-10T11:30:08.930-08:002016-02-10T11:30:08.930-08:00Council definitely knows what it's doing. Go ...Council definitely knows what it's doing. Go back to Kranz's statement the night of the lame Rutan & Tucker report out on Prop A: "I want to kill this thing."<br /><br />I agree, stop with the compromise. No one who supports Prop A will be talked into a "compromise" of any sort. Just the word sends up a red flag. The people spoke when they passed Prop A. The Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-27974950515679845302016-02-10T11:10:02.553-08:002016-02-10T11:10:02.553-08:0010:18 AM
NO - and stop with the council just wanti...10:18 AM<br />NO - and stop with the council just wanting a little bit of compromise. <br />“The best way to take control over a people and control them utterly is to take a little of their freedom at a time, to erode rights by a thousand tiny and almost imperceptible reductions. In this way, the people will not see those rights and freedoms being removed until past the point at which these Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-46976224799161955222016-02-10T11:05:09.953-08:002016-02-10T11:05:09.953-08:00Oh, so all your posts were defending theoretical l...Oh, so all your posts were defending theoretical language that you think you'll be able to convince the city to adopt?<br /><br />Wow. Just wow. Good luck with that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-40859548546108339152016-02-10T10:18:13.028-08:002016-02-10T10:18:13.028-08:009:19, Thanks for a serious and thoughtful response...9:19, Thanks for a serious and thoughtful response.<br /><br />You are quoting the current draft. If you've followed this thread, it should be clear that I'm not defending the current language. I agree with you that it's an overreach.<br /><br />My proposal is to amend the two sections you quoted. Specifically, revised language should replace those sections such that Council shouldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-21735183178628024512016-02-10T09:28:35.623-08:002016-02-10T09:28:35.623-08:00Nicely done, 9:19. No amount of smoke and mirrors...Nicely done, 9:19. No amount of smoke and mirrors can hide this developer-backed power grab.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-26210018438954063892016-02-10T09:19:42.185-08:002016-02-10T09:19:42.185-08:00To Anonymous at Feb. 9 8:44 pm
The logic in "...To Anonymous at Feb. 9 8:44 pm<br /><br />The logic in "your argument 1" defies logic. Here is what the killer clause in the draft HEU says:<br /><br />"Any changes necessary as a result of Department of Housing and Community Development and California Coastal Commission review and certification following the November 2016 vote shall NOT require a subsequent ballot measure, even Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-72542013069286082832016-02-10T05:44:19.412-08:002016-02-10T05:44:19.412-08:00Watching the back and forth and now wonder about y...Watching the back and forth and now wonder about your source, 8:16? abd if it came from city hall?<br /><br />I listened to Mike at the city and he did not quote anything about what you say? when someone said something about this problemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-36587028965638996942016-02-09T20:44:37.447-08:002016-02-09T20:44:37.447-08:00You are not being a serious person. You have been...You are not being a serious person. You have been exposed. <br /><br />Your Argument 1: the threat of legal mess and abuse and distortion of Prop A doesn't exist. The clause should be deleted. This implies that you believe Council already has the power to vote to enact all elements of the voter approved HEU. But if Council already has the power, then nothing should change if the HEU Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-68878457375930502412016-02-09T20:16:20.733-08:002016-02-09T20:16:20.733-08:00Meant to say no one who supported Prop A will give...Meant to say no one who supported Prop A will give a rip about the HEU. <br /><br />The HEU has the developers' mitts all over it and the Prop A reversal is just one sneaky move among many.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-60673509769002577222016-02-09T19:57:28.754-08:002016-02-09T19:57:28.754-08:00The harm is in reversing Prop A. I don't care...The harm is in reversing Prop A. I don't care what happens with the HEU, quite frankly, and neither will anyone who supported it.<br /><br />It's interesting that the city is not making the claims you are. It's all in your head. Or perhaps yours, Shaffer's, and Sabine's.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-69242149105255879182016-02-09T19:26:47.295-08:002016-02-09T19:26:47.295-08:00I noticed that you didn't answer.
Here's...I noticed that you didn't answer. <br /><br />Here's a different question:<br /><br />If you think the threat of a legal mess doesn't exist, then what is the harm in reinforcing council's power to enact all elements of the plan?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com