HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-08-28; Planning Commission; ; CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE - V 229CITY OF CARLSBAD
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
REPORT FOR
AUGUST 28, 19¥7 3
TO : PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT ON: CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE
CASE NO i VAR IANCE NO. 229
A PLICANT : Constantino Medina Jr.
1677 Buena Vista Way
Carlsbad, California, 92008
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
A. Request : The applicant is requesting approval of a Variance to permit
a twin lot split on .72 acres of land, located on a portion of the northeast
1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of Section 6, Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San
Bernardino Base and Meridian in the City of Carlsbad .
B. Background : This Variance is required by the City's 11 Panhandle 11 Lot
Policy. The property is generally located on the north side of Knowles Avenue
westerly of Elmwood Street.
C. Zoning and General Plan:
l. Zon i ng : Existing: R-1-7500
Proposed: R-1-7500
Adjacent: R-1-7500
2. General Plan : The adopted General Plan designates this area
as Low Density Residential (3-7 d.u./acre). The applicant prpposes 4.2 d.u ./acre.
D. Environmental Impact Considerations:
This application is exempt from the requirements of the Environmental
Protection Ordinance of 1972 (Ord . No . 1158, Section 19 .04 .090 C.4 (iii) ).
E . Public Notification : The required public notices have been mailed
regarding this item .
II. CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE NO. 229
A. Description of Project: The applicant proposes a twin lot split
with the 25 ft. drive along the west property line. They will dedicate an
additional 10 ft. of right-of -way along Knowles Avenue and each new lot
created will exceed the minimum lot size of 7500 sq . ft.
B. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission
APPROVE Variance No. 229 for the following reasons:
l . The proposed lot split conforms to the requirements of the
City's Panhandle Lot Policy .
2. The lots to be created will conform to the recommendations
of the General Plan .
C. Conditfons of Approval: Any approval should be subject to the following
conditions: •
l. The Variance is granted for the land described in the application
and any attachments thereto, and as shown on the plot plan submitted
labeled Exhibit A. The location of all buildings, fences, signs ,
roadways, parking areas , landscaping and other facilities or
features shall be located substant ially as shown on the plot plan
labeled Exhibit A, except or unless indicated otherwise herein.
2. Unless the use is inaugurated not later than one year after the
date the approval is granted and is diligently pursued thereafter,
this approval will automatically become null and void .
3. All requirements of any law , ordinance or regulation of the State
of California, City of Carlsbad, and any other governmental
entity shall be complied with .
4. Prior to obtaining a building permit and within 30 days hereof ,
the applicant shall file with the Secretary of the Planning Commission
written acceptance of the conditions stated herein.
5. Compliance with and execution of all conditions listed hereon
sh.all be necessary unless otherwi'se specified, prior to obtaining
final building inspection clearance . Deviation from this requirement
shall be permitted only by written consent of the Planning Director .
6. All utilities to any structure approved herein shall be supplied
by, underground feed .
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7. Park-in-Lieu fees shall be granted to the City prior to
recording the Final Map.
8. All public improvements shall be made in conformity to the
City of Carlsbad Engineering Design Criteria and Standard Plans,
the Subdivision Ordinance and other City Standards to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer without cost to the City of Carlsbad, and free
of all liens and encumbrances. Improvement Plans for water and sewer
system shall meet the requirements of the respective service districts.
9. Complete plans and specifications shall be submitted as required
for checking and approval, before construction of any improvements
is commenced. The subdivider shall submit the original drawings
revised to reflect as-built conditions, prior to acceptance of the
subdivision improvements by the City.
10. The applicant shall participate, to the satisfaction of the
Fire Chief, in the hydrant replacement at Knowles Avenue and
Elmwood Street.
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