HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE 2025-0008; AVIARA PKWY PARKING STRUCTURE; Admin Decision LetterApril 3, 2025
Luci Guthey
5900 Pasteur Ct. Unit 200-A
Carlsbad, CA 92008
{city of
Carlsbad
SUBJECT: PRE 2025-0008 (DEV2025-0008} -AVIARA PKWY PARKING STRUCTURE
APN: 212-040-67-00, 212-040-70-00
Thank you for submitting a preliminary review to adjust the lot line lot between two lots, APN 212-040-
67-00 (Lot 1) and APN 212-040-70-00 (Lot 4) to allow for the construction of a two-story (one-level above
grade), 55,600-square-foot, parking structure on APN 212-040-69-00 (Lot 3). The new parking structure
would provide 130 new standard parking spaces to allow for the construction of a previously entitled
medical office building. The lot line adjustment would be required to allow for additional developable area
on Lot 1 to accommodate the proposed parking structure.
The project consists of four lots bounded by Palomar Airport Road on the north, Aviara Parkway on the
east and Hidden Valley Road on the west; APN 212-040-67-00, a common interest lot (Lot 1) which
surrounds two development pads APN 212-040-68-00 (Lot 2) and APN 212-040-69-00 (Lot 3); and APN
212-040-70-00 directly adjacent to the east (Lot 4). A history of the properties is listed below.
• In 1999, Site Development Plan (SOP) 97-25 and Coastal Development Permit (CDP) 97-52 were
approved and a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted for the construction of four medical
office buildings on a 25.28-acre site located on the south side of Palomar Airport Road extending
from an area east of Hidden Valley Road with Aviara Parkway on the east (Planning Commission
Resolution Nos. 4601, 4602 & 4603). The approval allowed for the construction of four, two-story
multi-tenant office buildings with a total area of 250,093 square feet with at-grade parking on
25.28 acres. Individual buildings were 72,593 square feet (located on the west side of Hidden
Valley Road across from Lots 1-4), 50,000 square feet (Lot 2), 50,000 square feet (Lot 3), and
77,500 square feet (Lot 4). The SOP was later amended under SOP 97-25A to remove a mitigation
measure (Planning Commission Resolution No. 4779).
• In 2002, Minor Subdivision (MS) 01-08, CDP 01-23, and Non-Residential Planned Development
Permit (PUD) 01-010 were approved to subdivide the 15.04-acre property located on the south
side of Palomar Airport Road between Hidden Valley Road and Aviara Parkway property into four
lots: a 6.67-acre common interest lot (Lot 1), two 0.61-acre development pads (Lot 2 and Lot 3)
surrounded by the common interest lot, and a 7.15-acre lot (Lot 4) which is directly adjacent to
the east of Lot 1 (Planning Commission Resolution No. 5133). The MS and CDP created separate
parcels for each of the two 50,000 square foot buildings as well as an additional lot for all required
parking and landscape areas for each of these buildings. The final parcel also created a separate
legal parcel for the 77,500 square foot building which contained all required parking and
landscaping for the structure. Reciprocal access easements were provided between the lots. All
Community Development Department
Planning Division I 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 I 442-339-2600
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medical office buildings were constructed except for the medical office building on Lot 3. As a
building permit was not issued for Lot 3 within 5 years of the date of approval of the SDP and CDP,
the SDP and CDP expired for the proposed medical office building on Lot 3 (condition of approval
21 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 4602).
• In 2016, SDP 15-23 and CDP 15-43 were approved for a 49,942-square-foot three story medical
office building on the Lot 3 developed pad in place of the previously approved 50,000-square-foot
two-story office building (Planning Commission Resolution No. 7178). The 49,942-square-foot
medical office building has not yet been constructed; however, a grading permit was submitted
and is currently under review. The SDP and CDP will expire if the grading permit (GR 2022-0050)
is not obtained prior to December 16, 2025.
The parking structure is proposed to meet minimum parking requirements for the medical office building
on Lot 3, which has not yet been constructed. A total of 460 surface parking spaces currently exist on site
for the two existing medical office buildings. An additional 237 surface parking spaces will be provided
with the construction of the previously entitled 49,942-square-foot medical office building on Lot 3 as well
as 130 spaces for the proposed parking structure, bringing the total to 827 spaces provided on site for
175,165 square feet of medical office use.
In response to your application, the Planning Division has prepared this comment letter. Please note that
the purpose of a preliminary review is to provide you with direction and comments on the overall concept
of your project. This preliminary review does not represent an in-depth analysis of your project. It is
intended to give you feedback on critical issues based upon the information provided in your submittal.
This review is based upon the plans, policies, and standards in effect as ofthe date of this review. Please
be aware that at the time of a formal application submittal, new plans, policies, and standards may be
in effect and additional issues of concern may be raised through a more specific and detailed review.
Planning:
1. General Plan and zoning designations for the property are as follows:
a. General Plan: The General Plan Land Use designations for the project site are Office (0) and
Open Space (OS). The parking structure is proposed on the portion of the lot designated 0.
b. Zoning: The project site is zoned Office (0) and Open Space (OS). The parking structure is
proposed on the portion of the lot zoned 0.
c. Coastal Zone: The project site is located within the appealable area of the Coastal Zone and is
subject to the Mello II segment of the Local Coastal Program (LCP). The LCP Land Use is
consistent with the City's General Plan Land Use and Zoning designations for the site.
d. Commercial Visitor-Serving Overlay Zone. Pursuant to CMC 21.208.040, permitted uses in the
overlay zone which are not subject to the provisions of CMC Chapter 21.208 are the
commercial/visitor-serving uses authorized as permitted uses by the underlying zone. Those
uses shall be developed subject to the development standards and entitlement process
required by the underlying zoning. Medical office uses and associated accessory parking
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structures are permitted in the Ozone and therefore is not subject to the requirements of the
Commercial Visitor-Serving Overlay Zone.
2. The project requires the following permits:
a. Site Development Plan Amendments (AMEND) -The property on the west (APN 212-040-67-
00) is subject to SDP 15-23 while the property on the east (APN 212-040-70-00) is subject to
SDP 97-25A. Both SDPs would need to be amended to allow for the proposed lot line
adjustment and parking structure. However, if the currently active grading application
(GR2022-0022) for Lot 3 is not issued prior to December 16, 2025, SDP 15-23 will expire and
only SDP 97-2A will need to be amended for the lot line adjustment and parking structure. A
decision from the Planning Commission will be required for the SDP amendment(s).
b. Site Development Plan (SDP) -If the currently active grading application (GR2022-0022) for
Lot 3 is not issued prior to December 16, 2025, SDP 15-23 will expire, and a new SDP will be
required for the proposed medical office building on Lot 3. A decision from the Planning
Commission will be required for the SDP.
c. Coastal Development Permit (CDP) -The project is within the coastal zone, within the Mello
II segment of the Local Coastal Program. A new Major CDP is required for the proposed lot
line adjustment and parking structure. Additionally, if the currently active grading application
(GR2022-0022) for Lot 3 is not issued prior to December 16, 2025, CDP 15-43 will expire, and
the CDP must include the proposed medical office building on Lot 3. A decision from the
Planning Commission will be required for the CDP and would be appealable to the California
Coastal Commission.
d. Non-Residential Planned Development (PUD) Permit Amendment (AMEND) -An amendment
to PUD 10-10 will be required if the shared parking and access arrangement/agreement
between the properties will be revised. If the shared parking and access arrangement is going
to be removed (i.e., there will only be one owner for all properties), the recorded parking
agreement will need to be rescinded.
e. Boundary Adjustment through the Land Development Engineering (LDE). Pursuant to
conversations with the applicant, the original proposal was to have all lot lines remain as
existing and build the parking structure crossing the existing lot line separating APN 212-040-
67-00 and 212-040-70-00, under the assumption the property owner would be the same for
both lots. However, the structure must meet all development standards, including setbacks,
regardless of ownership. Therefore, a Boundary Adjustment processed through Land
Development Engineering is required to revise the lot line configuration for APN 212-040-67-
00 and APN 212-040-70-00 to allow for the construction of a parking structure on one lot.
Further, additional information will need to be provided to confirm the number of lots
involved in the lot line adjustment.
f. Landscape Plans. Landscape Plan approval is required for projects proposing 500 square feet
or more of new or modified landscaping.
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g. Grading Permit.
h. Building Permit.
3. New requirements related to the city's goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will likely
impact development requirements of this project. A formal application submittal will need to include
a completed Climate Action Plan Checklist (Form P-30) to determine what requirements will apply to
the project. New GHG reduction requirements are related to energy efficiency, photovoltaic, electric
vehicle charging, water heating and traffic demand management requirements, as set forth in the
California Green Building Standards Code and in Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapters 18.21, 18.30 and
18.51 which is available on the city's website at the following address:
http://www.qcode.us/codes/carlsbad/view.php?topic=18&frames=on
To the extent that new GHG reduction requirements are in effect at the time of application for grading
or building permits, the project will be required to comply with the effective requirements even if
different than what is proposed in the project's planning approvals. GHG reduction requirements may
impact, but are not limited to, site design and local building code requirements. If incorporating new
GHG reduction requirements results in substantial modifications to the project after planning
approvals are obtained, then prior to issuance of grading or building permits, the applicant may be
required to submit and receive approval of a Consistency Determination or an Amendment
application for the project through the Planning Division.
4. Ownership. The common interest lot and the adjacent property to the east are currently owned by
two different owners. Please note, if ownership remains as is, approval from both property owners is
required to submit the discretionary applications. As one of the lots is owned by an LLC, the
documentation must be provided that the person signing is authorized to sign on behalf of the LLC.
5. Minimum Lot Width, Area and Coverage .
a. Pursuant to CMC 21.27.050.A.1, the minimum area of any newly created lot shall be 10,000 square
feet. Please show all existing and proposed lot lines and provide the acreage and square footage
of each.
b. Pursuant to CMC 21 .27 .050.A.2, every newly created lot shall have a width of not less than 75 feet
at the rear line of the required front yard. Dimension all proposed property lines.
c. Pursuant to CMC 21.27.050.A.7, the maximum lot coverage for developments which utilize
surface parking is 50%. The maximum lot coverage for development which include a parking
structure or parking is located within or under the building it serves is 75%, however this only
applies if 75% of the required parking is in the parking structure or within or under the building it
serves. Please provide a calculation for the percentage of parking within the parking structure,
clarify questions related to shared parking below, and provide a calculation for lot coverage.
6. Building Height. Pursuant to CMC 21 .27.050.A.3, the maximum height in the O zone is 35-feet with
allowed protrusions as described in CMC 21.46.020 not to exceed 45-feet. Additional building height
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up to a maximum of 45-feet may be permitted when approved as part of a Minor Site Development
Plan and provided that:
a. All required setbacks are increased at a ratio of one foot for every one foot of vertical construction
beyond 35 feet. The additional setback area will be maintained as landscaped open space; and
b. The allowed height protrusions as described in Section 21.46.020 do not exceed a height of 45
feet; with the exception of architectural features such as flagpoles, steeples or architectural
towers which may be permitted up to 55 feet if the decision-making authority makes the specific
findings that the protruding architectural features:
i. Do not function to provide usable floor area;
ii. Do not accommodate and/or screen building equipment;
iii. Do not adversely impact adjacent properties; and
iv. Are necessary to ensure a building's design excellence.
The unconstructed office building entitled under SDP 15-23 was approved for a height of 43 feet, 11
inches, therefore all setbacks must be increased by 8 feet, 11 inches from the exterior boundaries of
the common ownership lot.
Please provide the height of the proposed parking structure and dimension proper setbacks.
7. Setbacks. Please show the following setbacks from all existing lot lines to remain and proposed
relocated lot lines pursuant to CMC 21.27.050.A.3.
a. Front yard (Palomar Airport Road):
Building: 40 feet for one story buildings, 50 feet for two or more story buildings plus any
additional distance if height is above 35 feet. An existing or proposed 45-foot-tall building is
subject to a minimum setback of 65 feet from Palomar Airport Road.
Driveway/Parking: 30 feet plus any additional distance if height is above 35 feet. If a 45-foot-tall
building is proposed, the minimum setback shall be 20 feet. If a 45-foot-tall building is proposed,
the minimum setback shall be 45 feet.
b. Street side yard (Aviara Parkway -arterial road):
Building: 20 feet for one story buildings, 30 feet for two or more story buildings plus any
additional distance if height is above 35 feet. An existing or proposed 45-foot-tall building is
subject to a minimum setback of 40-feet from Aviara Parkway.
Driveway/Parking: 15 feet plus any additional distance if height is above 35 feet. If a 45-foot-tall
building is proposed, the minimum setback shall be 25 feet.
c. Interior side yard:
Building: 10 feet plus any additional distance if height is above 35 feet. An existing or proposed
45-foot-tall building is subject to a minimum setback of 20 feet.
Driveway/Parking: 5 feet plus any additional distance if height is above 35 feet. An existing or
proposed 45-foot-tall building is subject to a minimum setback of 15 feet.
d. Rear yard:
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Building: 10 feet plus any additional distance if height is above 35 feet. An existing or proposed
45-foot-tall building is subject to a minimum setback of 20 feet.
Driveway/Parking: 5 feet plus any additional distance if height is above 35 feet. An existing or
proposed 45-foot-tall building is subject to a minimum setback of 15 feet.
e. Riparian Buffer: The south most portion of all lots is in an area of the property that is zoned OS
and is encumbered with an open space easement. Please be advised that a minimum five-foot-
wide landscape screen should be provided between the trail and the parking lot. Further, there
may be additional setbacks required to comply with the riparian buffer. No development can be
located within the riparian buffer.
f. Landscaping. The setbacks shall be landscaped pursuant to the city's Landscape Manual. Please
see CMC Section 21.27.050(5) for permitted encroachments. Please also note that a 2.5-foot
vehicle overhang into the required landscaped setback is allowed pursuant to CMC Chapter 21.44,
Parking Ordinance.
8. Architectural Design. Given the project's adjacency to an arterial road, staff expectations for the
quality of the design of the parking structure is high. Two-story (one-level above grade) parking shall
be shielded as much as possible from Palomar Airport Road and Aviara Parkway. Please utilize an
earth tone color scheme and enhanced architectural materials and/or accents. The project should
provide a cohesive design between existing and proposed structures. In addition, please provide
upgraded landscaping around the base of the parking structure to soften the appearance from the
street and consider the addition of trellises or green screens.
9. Trail/Open Space. Please plot all existing easements, including the open space easement on the south
side of the properties and the existing trail.
10. Biological Resources. Encinas Creek crosses the southern boundary of the site. The city's Habitat
Management Plan (HMP) identifies Encinas Creek as an existing hard line conservation area. Submit a
biological resource map/figure completed by an approved biologist containing the following
information: aerial basemap, project area (property) boundary, vegetation mapping of project plus
150 feet outside of boundaries, impact area, fuel modification zones, 100-foot wetland buffer.
11. Parking.
a. Please clarify if the existing medical office building to the east will share parking with the existing
and proposed medical offices on the common interest lot.
b. The number of existing parking spaces located on the eastern-most parcel containing the existing
office building is not specified. However, the proposed lot line adjustment and parking structure
will result in a reduction in existing parking spaces for this lot to 229 spaces. The required parking
ratio for a medical office use is 1 space per 200 square feet. Therefore, the existing 75,165 square
foot medical office required 371 spaces.
c. If parking is proposed to be shared between all three office buildings (two existing, one entitled
but not yet constructed) 876 parking spaces will be required (175,165 square feet/200). As
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currently proposed, the project, including the two-story (one-level above grade) parking structure
provides 827 spaces. However, if the parking were to provide a three-story (two-levels above
grade) parking structure which provided a total of 876 parking spaces, as noted on the plan, the
parking requirement would be met. Shared parking requires a shared parking agreement between
the lots. The existing parking agreement for Lots 2 & 3 would need to be revised to include Lot 4.
12. McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP). The project site is located within the
McClellan-Palomar Airport Influence Area (AIA). New development within the AIA must be reviewed
for consistency with the adopted land use compatibility plan for the airport. The project does not
propose a new use, nor does it propose to expand an existing use. The existing and entitled but
unconstructed office buildings on site have previously been reviewed for compliance with the Airport
Land Use Plans adopted at the time of their entitlement. Review of the proposed parking structure
against the ALUCP revealed the following:
a. Exhibit 111-1 -Compatibility Policy Map: Noise. A majority of the project site is located within the
60-65 dB CNEL noise exposure range. Pursuant to section 3.3.5 of the ALUCP, the noise
compatibility criteria apply to uses for which indoor activities may be easily disrupted by noise. As
the project does not propose any additional indoor square footage or uses, the noise criteria are
not applicable.
b. Exhibit 111-2 -Compatibility Policy Map: Safety. The project site is located within Safety Zones 4
and 6. Pursuant to Policy 3.4.11, project sites lying partially within multiple Safety Zones shall be
considered as if it were multiple parcels divided at the compatibility zone boundary line. Table 111-
1 on page 3-50 identifies parking structures and .surface parking as compatible within safety zones
4 and 6.
c. Exhibit 111-3 -Compatibility Policy Map: Part 77 Airspace Protection. Pursuant to Exhibit 111-3, the
project is located within the boundaries of the FAA notification area for the airport. The airport
elevation is 331 feet above mean sea level (AMSL). Pursuant to Part 77 of the FAA regulations,
the FAA shall be notified of any proposed construction or alteration having a height greater than
an imaginary surface extending 100 feet outward and 1 foot upward (slope of 100:1) from the
runway elevation. A Part 77 application will be required to be filed with the FAA.
d. Exhibit 111-4-Compatibility Policy Map: Overflight. The project site is located within the Overflight
Notification Area. However, pursuant to the ALUCP Policy 3.6. -Overflight Compatibility Policies
for McClellan-Palomar Airport, Section 3.6.3(c), page 3-57, recordation of an overflight
notification document is not required for nonresidential development.
e. Exhibit 111-5 -Compatibility Policy Map: Airport Influence Area. The project site is located within
Review Area #1 of the Airport Influence Area. Review Area #1 consists of locations where noise
and/or safety concerns may necessitate limitations on the types of land use actions. Please see
discussions above in subsection a) and b).
f. Exhibit 111-6 -Compatibility Policy Map: Avigation Easement Area and Overflight Notification
Areas. The project site is located within the Avigation Easement Area. Pursuant to ALUCP Policy
3.3.3, the dedication of an avigation easement in accordance with Policy 2.11.5 of Chapter 2 is a
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requirement for compatibility of any type of development within the 65 dB CNEL contour that is
designated as a conditional use. The project is outside of the 65 dB CNEL and is considered a
compatible use within the safety zones . Therefore, an avigation easement will not be required.
All necessary application forms, submittal requirements, and fee information are available at the Planning
counter located in the Fa raday Building at 1635 Faraday Avenue or online at
https://www.carlsbadca .gov/departments/community-development/planning. You may also access the
General Plan Land Use Element and the Zoning Ordinance online at the website address shown. Please
review all information carefully before submitting.
Land Development Engineering:
Land Development Engineering Division staff has completed a preliminary review of the above-referenced
project. Prior to formal application for the project permit submittal, the following items must be
adequately resolved/addressed, unless otherwise noted:
1. Contact Nick Gorman in the Transportation Division at Nick.Gorman@carlsbadca.gov, a division of the
Public Works Department, to determine if a Scoping Agreement is required. Scoping Agreements are
used to determine if a Local Mobility Analysis (LMA) is required and the scope of analysis. If an LMA
is deemed necessary, first, work with Transportation Division staff to obtain an approved scoping
agreement. After the scoping agreement has been approved, submit the approved Scoping
Agreement as an appendix within the LMA that is to be prepared per the most recent Transportation
Impact Analysis Guidelines.
2. After the scoping agreement has been approved or deemed not necessary by the Transportation
Division, submit a completed Transportation Analysis Need Statement Form P-42 to Land
Development Engineering at LandDev@carlsbadca.gov prior to discretionary application submittal. If
an LMA has been deemed not necessary by the Transportation Division, please provide
correspondence from the Transportation Division indicating one is not required.
3. A Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan may be required depending on the number of
employee vehicle trips the project will generate. Calculate the gross employee ADT using the
generation rates from Table 2-2 of the TDM Handbook
at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/310/637425981338370000 Show
calculations on the Climate Action Plan checklist, Form P-30. If applicable, submit a TDM plan with
your application for discretionary permits.
4. Depending on the CEQA determination, which is determined after the application for discretionary
permits is submitted, a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) analysis may be required per the Vehicles Miles
Traveled Analysis Guidelines available
at https://www.carlsbadca .gov/home/showdocument?id=312 .
5. Complete a Stormwater Standards Questionnaire Form E-34. This questionnaire will guide you and
the city in determining what type of reports and storm water mitigation must be completed to satisfy
state and City storm water quality requirements. The questionnaire is located on the City of Carlsbad
website.
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6. Based on a preliminary analysis it appears that this project is a Priority Development Project (PDP). All
impervious surfaces being created or replaced (onsite and offsite) shall be included for treatment.
Submit a Storm Water Quality Management Plan. Review the Hydromodification Exemption Map and
Potential Critical Coarse Sediment Yield Area Map on the City website to see if this criterion applies
to your project. The post construction stormwater treatment BMPs shall be shown on a conceptual
grading plan and drainage plan with the discretionary application.
7. Based on this project's general land use Office, this project is subject to the City of Carlsbad trash
capture requirements. Incorporate trash capture measures on the project plans. Incorporate trash
capture measures into the Storm Water Quality Management Plan.
8. Provide a Preliminary Title Report (current within the last six (6) months).
9. Annotate and delineate all existing easements and encumbrances listed in the Preliminary Title Report
on the site plan. If any vacations or quitclaims are planned with this development annotate on the
site plan.
10. A Preliminary Hydrology Study including map and calculations is required to demonstrate
capacity/sizing of proposed and existing storm drain infrastructure. Show 100-year storm hydrologic
calculations before and after development for each drainage basin.
11. A preliminary geotechnical report is required to evaluate the feasibility of the project. Guidelines for
preliminary geotechnical studies are available on the City of Carlsbad Engineering website.
12. Per CMC15.16.060 this project will require a grading permit and grading plan.
13. This project shall utilize City of Carlsbad Survey Control Network established on Record of Survey Map
17271, NAD83, Zone VI, 1991.35 Epoch for horizontal control and NGVD 29 datum for vertical control
per City of Carlsbad Engineering Standards.
14. Delineate and annotate the limits of grading. Include remedial grading quantities on the plan.
15. Delineate and annotate approximate topographic contours for existing and proposed condition.
Provide 1-foot contours for slopes less than 5%; 2' intervals for slopes between 5% and 10%, and 5'
intervals for slopes over 10%. Extend contours a minimum 25 feet beyond the project boundary.
16. On the site plan, show and identify all existing surface improvements screened back (curb, gutter,
sidewalk, paving, manholes, inlets, streetlights, adjacent driveways, vaults, transformers, etc.) at the
project site, project frontage and within 25 feet of the boundary.
17. Indicate the earthwork quantities (cut, fill, import, export, remedial) proposed forthe project in cubic
yards.
18. Provide spot elevations at the corners of each pad in the proposed condition. Include finish pad and
floor elevations.
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19. Provide the method of draining the lot. Unless otherwise specified by a geotechnical engineer,
method of drainage shall comply with California Building Code (latest version) section 1804.4.
20. Provide a cross section to show the existing and proposed ground, the proposed wall, the footing and
remedial excavation.
21. Clearly show proposed parcel/lot lines on the site plan. Provide proposed parcel/lot areas. The original
parcel map proposed 4 parcels. It is unclear how many parcels this project is proposing. If parcels are
being created in addition to the original 4 parcels, this project will require a tentative parcel map.
22. Delineate and annotate all proposed driveways and driveway widths.
23. Show truck turning radii. Plot turning radii per Caltrans figure 404.SB and/or 404.SF.
24. Show all existing utilities and callout size for: water, sewer, storm drain, underground dry utilities,
overhead lines, traffic signals, streetlights in the parking lot and laterals affecting the property.
25. Locate fire service, backflows, potable and recycled water services, meters, landscape irrigation
services, and sewer laterals for the new development in compliance with City of Carlsbad Engineering
Standards requirements.
26. If the project is planning to connect a storm drain to the sanitary sewer for emergency and incidental
flows in the underground parking garage, the developer shall apply for a provisional source control
permit with Encinas Wastewater District.
27. Meet with the Fire Department to identify the necessary fire protection measures required for this
project (access, fire hydrants, sprinkler system, on-site circulation, emergency access, etc.)
28. Address the comments on the attached redlined plan.
29. Please be advised that a more in-depth review of the proposed development will occur with the
discretionary permit application when a more complete design of the project is provided.
Fire & Life Safety:
1. Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall meet the requirement for aerial apparatus access when the distance
from grade plane to highest level of the roof exceeds 30 feet, The minimum width of an aerial fire
apparatus access roadway is 26 feet, unobstructed width.
2. Dead-end Access roadways in excess of 150 feet shall be designed and constructed with approved
turnarounds or hammerheads. If through travel is required onto an adjacent parcel, provide
emergency access easement.
3. Provide P-99F form to demonstrate required fire flow and hydrants needed to meet fire flow.
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4. CAL FIRE's Office of the State Fire Marshal recently updated the state's Fire Hazard Severity Zone
(FHSZ) Maps for Local Responsibility Areas, which includes Carlsbad. Carlsbad is in the process of
adopting the new maps by ordinance. Once adopted, the ordinance will go into effect within 30 days
or no later than July 31, 2025. The project site is located within the Very High and High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones on the updated maps. The Very High and High Fire Hazard Severity are subject to
additional requirements, including increased defensible space and ignition-resistant construction
materials. Please see the following link for more information on how this may impact your project
design:
https://www .ca rlsba d ca .gov/de pa rtme nts/fi re/fire-I ife-safety/wi I dfi re-risk-m itigatio n-p rogra m
Building:
The Building Division has reviewed the project and has no comments. The project will be reviewed again
in more detail during the building permit process.
If you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss this letter with the commenting departments, please
contact Lauren Yzaguirre at the number below. You may also contact each department individually as
follows:
• Planning: Lauren Yzaguirre, Associate Planner, at (442) 339-2634
• Land Development Engineering: Nichole Fine, Project Engineer, at (442) 339-2744
• Fire & Life Safety: Darcy Davidson, Fire Division Chief/Fire Marshal (442) 339-2662
• Building: Shawn Huff, Building Official, at (442) 339-5338
Sincerely,
!~'11
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