HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-21; Planning Commission; Resolution 7543A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CEQA EXEMPTION
DETERMINATION AND APPROVING CARLSBAD TENTATIVE TRACT MAP,
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
TO ALLOW THE DEMOLITION OF TWO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCES ON TWO LOTS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 12-UNIT,
THREE-STORY, RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT ON A 0.542-ACRE
SITE LOCATED AT 2502 & 2518 JEFFERSON ST., WITHIN THE MELLO II
SEGMENT OF THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AND WITHIN LOCAL
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 1.
CASE NAME: JEFFERSON STREET HOMES
CASE NO.: CT 2024-0004/PUD 2024-0004/CDP 2024-0021
(DEV 2024-0012)
WHEREAS, RREG INVESTMENT SERIES LLC SERIES 1042, “Developer/Owner,” has filed a
verified application with the City of Carlsbad regarding property described as
PARCEL 1, APN 155-251-19-00:
LOT 10 AND THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 11, BLOCK “C” OF RESUBDIVSION OF
PORTION OF SUNNYSLOPE TRACT, IN THE CTY OF CARLSBAD, COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 995, FILED
IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, JUNE 6,
1906.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE EASTERLY 57.5. FEET.
PARCEL 2, APN 155-251-18-00 :
THE NORTHERLY ONE-HALF OF LOT 11 AND ALL OF LOT 12, BLOCK “C” OF THE
RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF SUNNYSLOPE TRACT, IN THE CITYOF
CARLSBAD, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING
TO MAP THEREOF NO. 995, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER
OF SAN DIEGO, JUNE 6, 1906.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE EASTERLY 57.5. FEET
ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION THEREOF DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE SOUTHERLY
ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 12, A DISTANCE OF 12.49 FEET TO THE
BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY, HAVING A RADIUS
OF 14, FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, THROUGH A
CENTRAL ANGLE OF 63° 10’ 04”, AN ARE DISTANCE OF 15.43 FEET TO A POINT
ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE
NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 12 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
(“the Property”); and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 7543
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for a Planned Development
Permit, Coastal Development Permit, and Tentative Tract Map as shown on Exhibit(s) “A” – Z” dated MAY
21, 2025, on file in the Planning Division, CT 2024-0004/PUD 2024-0004/CDP 2024-0021 (DEV2024-0012)
– JEFFERSON STREET HOMES, as provided by Chapter 21.16, 21.45, 21.201, and 20.12 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on MAY 21, 2025, hold a duly noticed public
hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors relating to the
Tentative Tract Map, Planned Development Permit, and Coastal Development Permit.
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) Compliance with CEQA. The proposed action to demolish two existing single-family
residential structures and the construction of four, three-story, residential condominium
triplexes (12 units) is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA
Guidelines section 15332 (Class 32 – Infill Development Projects), which allows for infill
development projects that meets certain criteria, such as being surrounded by urban uses
and not resulting in significant impacts. No exceptions to the categorical exemption as set
forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 or Carlsbad Municipal Code Section
19.04.070(C) apply. The notice of exemption will be filed with the Recorder/County Clerk
within five days after project approval by the decision-making body.
B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commission APPROVES
CT 2024-0004/PUD 2024-0004/CDP 2024-0021 (DEV2024-0012) - JEFFERSON STREET
HOMES, based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions:
Findings:
Tentative Tract Map (CT 2024-0004)
1. That the proposed map and the proposed design and improvement of the subdivision as
conditioned, is consistent with and satisfies all requirements of the General Plan, any applicable
specific plans, Titles 20 and 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and the State Subdivision Map Act,
and will not cause serious public health problems, in that the 12-unit residential condominium
project created through the tentative tract map satisfies all the minimum requirements of Title
20 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and has been designed to comply with all applicable
regulations including the Multiple-Family Residential (R-3) Zone, the Planned Development
Ordinance, and the R-15 General Plan Land Use designation, as modified by State Density Bonus
Law. Density Bonus Law is a State mandate. A Developer who meets the requirements of State
law is entitled to receive the density bonus and other benefits as a matter of right. As
conditioned, the design and improvements of the proposed project are consistent with the
General Plan.
All approvals and permits required by Title 21 for the project have been obtained or will be
concurrently obtained with the approval of the tract map.
The design of the tract map or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public
health problems. The proposed location and size of the right-of-way, sanitary facilities and
utilities, traffic access, and grading were all reviewed for compliance with relevant city policies
and codes. Furthermore, the project has been conditioned to develop and implement a program
of “best management practices” for the elimination and reduction of pollutants which enter
into and/or are transported within storm drainage facilities. Therefore, the proposed project
has been designed to meet the requirements of the city and other service agency standards. All
necessary public facilities and services are in place or can be extended to serve the project,
which comes with support from fire, water, sewer, and school service providers, indicating that
existing facilities are available to service the project.
2. That the proposed project is compatible with the surrounding future land uses since surrounding
properties are developed and are currently designated as R-4 or R-15 Residential in the General
Plan. The proposed development is in conformance with the applicable goals and policies of the
General Plan because the land use designation allows for residential uses on the project site.
The subject property is bordered on all sides by existing single-family and multi-family
residential development and the project’s bulk, size, and scale is consistent with the patterns
established on adjoining properties. Given the existing, surrounding development, the
residential condominium project is compatible with existing and future land uses.
3. That the site is physically suitable for the type and density of the development since the site is
adequate in size and shape to accommodate residential development at the density proposed, in
that the R-15 General Plan Land Use designation allows residential development at a density
range of 11.5 to 15 dwelling units per acre and up to nine (9) base units are allowed on the
subject 0.542-acre parcel. Pursuant to State Density Bonus Law, the Developer proposes a 35%
density bonus to allow for the construction of up to 13 units, of which 12 units will be built. In
exchange, the Developer is required to designate 11% of the base units onsite (one unit) as
affordable to very low-income households for 55 years, earning up to 50% of the area median
income (AMI). Additionally, all required development standards and design criteria, aside from
those waived or reduced in compliance with State Density Bonus Law, required by the Multiple-
Family Residential (R-3) Zone and the Planned Development Ordinance are incorporated into
the 12-unit residential condominium project.
4. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements
of record or easements established by court judgment, or acquired by the public at large, for
access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision, in that the 12-unit residential
condominium project has been designed and conditioned so that there are no conflicts with
established easements.
5.That the property is not subject to a contract entered into pursuant to the Land Conservation Act
of 1965 (Williamson Act).
6.That the design of the subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural
heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivision, in that structures include operable windows
on all elevations and balconies to maximize exposure of each unit to natural light and
ventilation from nearby coastal breezes.
7.That the Planning Commission has considered, in connection with the housing proposed by this
subdivision, the housing needs of the region, and balanced those housing needs against the public
service needs of the city and available fiscal and environmental resources in that consistent with
the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and State Density Bonus Law, the project provides 11% of
the base units onsite (one unit) as affordable to very low-income households for 55 years,
earning up to 50% of the area median income (AMI). The one (1) very low-income unit proposed
to satisfy State Density Bonus Law requirements also satisfies Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
requirements. Pursuant to CMC Chapter 21.85, Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, 15% of the base
units, or one (1) unit, shall be constructed and restricted both as to occupancy and affordability
to lower-income households; 9 units X 15% = 1 unit (1.39 rounded down).
8.That the design of the subdivision and improvements are not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage nor substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat, in
that the 12-unit residential condominium project site has been previously developed or
disturbed with the development of single-family residential structures and a childcare use and
is surrounded by existing single-family and multi-family residential development. Furthermore,
the project site is devoid of sensitive vegetation and any natural water features which would
support habitat for threatened or endangered species.
9.That the discharge of waste from the subdivision will not result in violation of existing California
Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements, in that the project has been designed in
accordance with the Best Management Practices for water quality protection in accordance
with the City’s sewer and drainage standards and the project is conditioned to comply with the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements.
10.The proposed tract map meets or performs all applicable requirements of the Subdivision Map
Act and that none of the findings (a) through (g) in Section 66474 of the California Government
Code that require a city to deny approval of a tract map apply to the project.
Planned Development Permit (PUD 2024-0004)
11.The proposed project is consistent with the general plan, and complies with all applicable
provisions of this chapter, and all other applicable provisions of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, in
that the R-15 General Plan Land Use designation allows residential development at a density
range of 11.5 to 15 dwelling units per acre and up to nine (9) base units (rounded up under State
Density Bonus Law) are allowed on the subject 0.542-acre parcel. Pursuant to State Density
Bonus Law, the Developer proposes a 35% density bonus to allow for the construction of up to
13 units, of which 12 units will be built. In exchange, the Developer is required to designate 11%
of the base units onsite (one unit) as affordable to very low-income households for 55 years,
earning up to 50% of the area median income (AMI). As discussed in the staff report, the project
is consistent with all minimum development and design standards applicable to the property,
aside from those waived or reduced in compliance with State Density Bonus Law, as contained
in Chapters 21.16 (Multiple-Family Residential Zone (R-3)) and 21.45 (Planned Developments)
of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
12.The proposed project will not be detrimental to existing uses, or to uses specifically permitted in
the area in which the proposed use is to be located, and will not adversely impact the site,
surroundings, or traffic, in that the 12-unit residential condominium project is compatible with
existing surrounding single-family and multi-family residential uses as permitted by the
Multiple-Family Residential (R-3) Zone and adjacent Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zone, and
does not create any traffic or circulation impacts as Buena Vista Way and Jefferson Street are
adequately designed to accommodate the 72 Average Daily Trips (ADTs) being generated.
13.The project will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare, in that the 12-
unit residential condominium project has been designed to comply with all applicable
development standards to ensure compatibility with surrounding multiple-family,
condominium, and single-family residential uses.
14.The project’s design, including architecture, streets, and site layout a) contributes to the
community’s overall aesthetic quality; b) includes the use of harmonious materials and colors,
and the appropriate use of landscaping; and c) achieves continuity among all elements of the
project, in that the 12-unit residential condominium project is arranged with units along a
private drive aisle that is enhanced by decorative pavers and landscaping. The four-building
configuration of three-story buildings with attached garages are architecturally harmonious
with each other and include a variety of exterior materials and colors that are complementary
of each other. Primary building materials include finish stucco, cut coarse stone, and composite
wood siding, in white, teak, and “seashell”, with gray accents and black window frames and
guardrails. All elements (i.e., site layout, architecture, landscaping) create continuity in the
overall project design.
Coastal Development Permit (CDP 2024-0021)
15.That the proposed development is in conformance with the Mello II Segment of the Certified
Local Coastal Program (LCP) and all applicable policies, in that the site is designated R-15
Residential (11.5-15 du/ac) for multi-family residential development by the Mello II LCP. The
project consists of the demolition of two residential structures on two lots and the construction
of 12 condominiums in four separate triplex buildings. The proposed project is compatible with
the surrounding existing single-family and multi-family residential structures. The three-story
structures will not obstruct views of the coastline as seen from public lands or the public right-
of-way, nor otherwise damage the visual beauty of the Coastal Zone. No agricultural uses
currently exist on the site, nor are there any sensitive resources located on-site. The proposed
project is not located in an area of known geological instability or flood hazard. Since the site
does not have frontage along the coastline, no public opportunities for coastal shoreline access
are available from the subject site. Furthermore, the residentially designated site is not suited
for water-oriented recreation activities.
16.The proposal is in conformity with the public access and recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the
Coastal Act in that the property is not located adjacent to the shoreline. Therefore, the 12-unit
residential condominium project will not interfere with the public’s right to physical access to
the ocean and, furthermore, the residentially designated site is not suited for water-oriented
recreation activities.
17.That the project is consistent with the provisions of the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone
(Chapter 21.203 of the Zoning Ordinance) in that the 12-unit residential condominium project
will adhere to the city's Master Drainage Plan, Grading Ordinance, Storm Water Ordinance, BMP
Design Manual and Jurisdictional Runoff Management Program (JRMP) to avoid increased
urban runoff, pollutants, and soil erosion. No steep slopes or native vegetation is located on the
subject property and the site is not located in an area prone to landslides, or susceptible to
accelerated erosion, floods, or liquefaction.
18.The project is not located in the Coastal Agriculture Overlay Zone, according to Map X of the Land
Use Plan, certified September 1990 and Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fees are not required
in accordance with the provisions of the Coastal Agriculture Overlay Zone (Chapter 21.202 of the
Zoning Ordinance).
19.The project is not between the sea and the first public road parallel to the sea and therefore, is
not subject to the provisions of the Coastal Shoreline Development Overlay Zone (Chapter 21.204
of the Zoning Ordinance).
General
20. The Planning Commission finds that the project, as conditioned herein, is in conformance with
the Elements of the city’s General Plan based on the facts set forth in the staff report dated May
21, 2025, including, but not limited to the following:
a. Land Use & Community Design – The project makes efficient use of limited land supply
by subdividing a 0.542-acre site into 12 condominiums units on one lot. The project
meets all development standards (aside from those waived or reduced in compliance
with State Density Bonus Law) provides adequate parking, and the proposed design and
materials ensure the development will be compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood. Furthermore, the project provides additional housing within the existing
neighborhood by constructing 10 additional new residences (in addition from the
existing two (2) single-family residences).
b. Housing – Included in the 12 units proposed, the project provides one (1) unit as
affordable to very low-income households for 55 years, earning up to 50% of the area
median income (AMI). The one (1) very low-income unit proposed to satisfy State
Density Bonus Law requirements also satisfies Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
requirements. Pursuant to CMC Chapter 21.85, Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, 15% of
the base units, or one (1) unit, shall be constructed and restricted both as to occupancy
and affordability to lower-income households; 9 units X 15% = 1 unit (1.39 rounded
down).
c. Mobility – The proposed project has been designed to meet applicable circulation
requirements, which include a single driveway access point from Buena Vista Way. In
addition, the applicant will be required to pay traffic impact fees prior to issuance of a
building permit that will go towards future road improvements.
d. Public Safety – The proposed structural improvements will be required to be designed
in conformance with all seismic design standards. The proposed project is consistent
with all applicable fire safety requirements including fire sprinklers. Additionally, the
proposed project is not located in an area of known geologic instability or flood hazard
and the site is not located in an area prone to landslides, or susceptible to accelerated
erosion, floods or liquefaction.
e. Noise – The project consists of 12 residential condominiums configured in four separate
buildings. A noise study by Birdseye Planning Group, dated June 2024 was provided.
The exterior required private recreation areas are below the maximum 60 dB(a) CNEL
noise level, and interior noise levels below the maximum 45 dB(a) CNEL can be achieved
with operable windows closed. Mechanical ventilation is incorporated into the design
of the units, which provides required heating and cooling of units without the need for
open windows.
21. The project is consistent with the Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan, the Local Facilities
Management Plan for Zone 1 and all city public facility policies and ordinances. The project
includes elements or has been conditioned to construct or provide funding to ensure that all
facilities and improvements regarding sewer collection and treatment; water; drainage;
circulation; fire; schools; parks and other recreational facilities; libraries; government
administrative facilities; and open space, related to the project will be installed to serve new
development prior to or concurrent with need. Specifically,
a. The project has been conditioned to provide proof from the Carlsbad Unified School
District that the project has satisfied its obligation for school facilities.
b. Park-in-lieu fees are required by Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 20.44 and will be
collected prior to issuance of building permit.
c. The Public Facility fee is required to be paid by Council Policy No. 17 and will be collected
prior to the issuance of building permit.
d. The Local Facilities Management fee for Zone 1 is required by Carlsbad Municipal Code
Section 21.90.050 and will be collected prior to issuance of building permit.
22. That the project is consistent with the city’s Landscape Manual and Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance (Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 18.50).
23. The Planning Commission finds that the project, as conditioned herein, is in conformance with
the Elements of the city’s General Plan, based on the facts set forth in the staff report dated May
21, 2025.
24. The Planning Commission has reviewed each of the exactions imposed on the Developer
contained in this resolution, and hereby finds, in this case, that the exactions are imposed to
mitigate impacts caused by or reasonably related to the project, and the extent and the degree
of the exaction is in rough proportionality to the impact caused by the project.
Conditions:
NOTE: Unless specifically stated in the condition, all of the following conditions, upon the approval of
this proposed subdivision, must be met prior to approval of a final map, building or grading permit
whichever occurs first.
1. If any of the following conditions fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms, to be implemented
and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so implemented and maintained
according to their terms, the city shall have the right to revoke or modify all approvals herein
granted; deny or further condition issuance of all future building permits; deny, revoke, or further
condition all certificates of occupancy issued under the authority of approvals herein granted;
record a notice of violation on the property title; institute and prosecute litigation to compel their
compliance with said conditions or seek damages for their violation. No vested rights are gained
by Developer or a successor in interest by the city’s approval of this Tentative Tract Map, Planned
Development Permit, and Coastal Development Permit.
2. Staff is authorized and directed to make, or require the Developer to make, all corrections and
modifications to the Tentative Tract Map, Planned Development Permit, and Coastal
Development Permit documents, as necessary to make them internally consistent and in
conformity with the final action on the project. Development shall occur substantially as shown
on the approved Exhibits. Any proposed development, different from this approval, shall require
an amendment to this approval.
3. Developer shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local laws and
regulations in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
4. If any condition for construction of any public improvements or facilities, or the payment of any
fees in-lieu thereof, imposed by this approval or imposed by law on this project are challenged,
this approval shall be suspended as provided in Government Code Section 66020. If any such
condition is determined to be invalid, this approval shall be invalid unless the City Council
determines that the project without the condition complies with all requirements of law.
5. Developer/Operator shall and does hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend, and hold
harmless the City of Carlsbad, its Council members, officers, employees, agents, and
representatives, from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims and
costs, including court costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the city arising, directly or indirectly,
from (a) city’s approval and issuance of this Tentative Tract Map, Planned Development Permit,
and Coastal Development Permit (b) city’s approval or issuance of any permit or action, whether
discretionary or nondiscretionary, in connection with the use contemplated herein, and (c)
Developer/Operator’s installation and operation of the facility permitted hereby, including
without limitation, any and all liabilities arising from the emission by the facility of
electromagnetic fields or other energy waves or emissions. This obligation survives until all legal
proceedings have been concluded and continues even if the city’s approval is not validated.
6. Prior to submittal of the building plans, improvement plans, grading plans, or final map, whichever
occurs first, developer shall submit to the City Planner, a 24" x 36" copy of the Tentative Tract
Map, Site Plan, conceptual grading plan and preliminary utility plan reflecting the conditions
approved by the final decision-making body. The copy shall be submitted to the City Planner,
reviewed and, if found acceptable, signed by the city's project planner and project engineer. If no
changes were required, the approved exhibits shall fulfill this condition.
7. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Developer shall provide proof to the Building
Division from the Carlsbad Unified School District that this project has satisfied its obligation to
provide school facilities.
8. This project shall comply with all conditions and mitigation measures which are required as part
of the Zone 1 Local Facilities Management Plan and any amendments made to that Plan prior to
the issuance of building permits.
9. This approval shall become null and void if building permits are not issued for this project and
substantial work has been performed with at least one major inspection (foundation, underfloor,
frame, or final) conducted by the city within 36 months of project approval.
10. Building permits will not be issued for this project unless the local agency providing water and
sewer services to the project provides written certification to the city that adequate water service
and sewer facilities, respectively, are available to the project at the time of the application for the
building permit, and that water and sewer capacity and facilities will continue to be available until
the time of occupancy. The applicant acknowledges that sewer connection(s) for the Project will
not be available until that segment of existing 8” sewer main in Jefferson Street between Buena
Vista Way and Laguna Drive is upsized to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. A note to this
effect shall be placed on the Final Map.
In order to facilitate this goal, the city may enter into an agreement with property owners
willing or required to construct public sanitary sewer infrastructure in order to reimburse those
constructing the work for a fair share of the direct cost of construction collected from properties
that directly benefit from that construction. The Developer may prepare and process public
improvement plans and, prior to City Engineer approval of said plans, shall execute a city
standard agreement to install and shall post security in accordance with Carlsbad Municipal
Code Section 20.16.070 for public improvements. Said improvements shall be installed to city
standard to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
11. Developer shall pay the Citywide Public Facilities Fee imposed by City Council Policy #17, the
License Tax on new construction imposed by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 5.09.030, and CFD
#1 special tax (if applicable), subject to any credits authorized by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section
5.09.040. Developer shall also pay any applicable Local Facilities Management Plan fee for Zone 1
pursuant to Chapter 21.90. All such taxes/fees shall be paid at issuance of building permit. If the
taxes/fees are not paid, this approval will not be consistent with the General Plan and shall
become void.
12. Developer shall submit to the city a Notice of Restriction executed by the owner of the real
property to be developed. Said notice is to be filed in the office of the County Recorder, subject
to the satisfaction of the City Planner, notifying all interested parties and successors in interest
that the City of Carlsbad has issued a Tentative Tract Map, Planned Development Permit, and
Coastal Development Permit on the property. Said Notice of Restriction shall note the property
description, location of the file containing complete project details and all conditions of approval
as well as any conditions or restrictions specified for inclusion in the Notice of Restriction. The
City Planner has the authority to execute and record an amendment to the notice which modifies
or terminates said notice upon a showing of good cause by the Developer or successor in interest.
13. Prior to issuance of grading permit(s), developer shall make a separate formal landscape
construction drawing plan check submittal to the Planning Division and obtain City Planner
approval of a Final Landscape and Irrigation Plan showing conformance with the approved
Preliminary Landscape Plan and the city’s Landscape Manual. Developer shall construct and install
all landscaping and irrigation as shown on the approved Final Plans. All landscaping shall be
maintained in a healthy and thriving condition, free from weeds, trash, and debris. All irrigation
systems shall be maintained to provide the optimum amount of water to the landscape for plant
growth without causing soil erosion and runoff.
14. The first submittal of Final Landscape and Irrigation Plans shall be pursuant to the landscape plan
check process on file in the Planning Division and accompanied by the project’s building,
improvement, and grading plans.
15. Project has been granted additional units, a concession, and waivers in accordance with density
bonus provisions found in Government Code Sections 65915 to 65918 and Carlsbad Municipal
Code Chapter 21.86. Per density bonus definitions, the project had a calculation of 9 base units
(rounded up). Applicant requested an increase in density to allow three (3) additional units, for
a total project size of 12 units. Based on the requested density bonus, applicant must provide
11% of the base units as very low-income units, as defined by California Health and Safety Code
Section 50053. The project must provide one (1) density bonus very low-income affordable unit
based on calculations in Government Code Section 65915.
16. Prior to issuance of grading and building permits, Developer shall list the following condition on
all grading and building permit construction plans. Construction activities shall take place during
the permitted time and day per Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 8.48. Developer shall ensure
that construction activities for the proposed project are limited to the hours from 7:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays; no work shall be
conducted on Sundays or on federal holidays.
17. Developer shall establish a homeowner's association and corresponding covenants, conditions
and restrictions (CC&Rs). Said CC&Rs shall be submitted to and approved by the City Planner prior
to final tract map approval. Prior to Certificate of Occupancy, the Developer shall provide the
Planning Division with a recorded copy of the official CC&Rs that have been approved by the
Department of Real Estate and the City Planner. A “hold” will be placed on the building permit
(i.e., Certificate of Occupancy) to ensure that said CC&R’s are received prior to issuance of
Certificate of Occupancy. At a minimum, the CC&Rs shall contain the following provisions:
a. General Enforcement by the City: The City shall have the right, but not the obligation, to
enforce those Protective Covenants set forth in this Declaration in favor of, or in which the
City has an interest.
b. Notice and Amendment: A copy of any proposed amendment shall be provided to the City in
advance. If the proposed amendment affects the City, City shall have the right to disapprove.
A copy of the final approved amendment shall be transmitted to City within 30 days for the
official record.
c. Failure of Association to Maintain Common Area Lots and Easements: In the event that the
Association fails to maintain the “Common Area Lots and/or the Association’s Easements” as
provided in Article , Section the city shall have the right, but not the
duty, to perform the necessary maintenance. If the city elects to perform such maintenance,
the city shall give written notice to the Association, with a copy thereof to the Owners in the
Project, setting forth with particularity the maintenance which the city finds to be required
and requesting the same be carried out by the Association within a period of thirty (30) days
from the giving of such notice. In the event that the Association fails to carry out such
maintenance of the Common Area Lots and/or Association’s Easements within the period
specified by the city’s notice, the City shall be entitled to cause such work to be completed
and shall be entitled to reimbursement with respect thereto from the Owners as provided
herein.
d. Special Assessments Levied by the City: In the event the City has performed the necessary
maintenance to either Common Area Lots and/or Association’s Easements, the city shall
submit a written invoice to the Association for all costs incurred by the City to perform such
maintenance of the Common Area Lots and or Association’s Easements. The city shall provide
a copy of such invoice to each Owner in the Project, together with a statement that if the
Association fails to pay such invoice in full within the time specified, the city will pursue
collection against the Owners in the Project pursuant to the provisions of this Section. Said
invoice shall be due and payable by the Association within twenty (20) days of receipt by the
Association. If the Association shall fail to pay such invoice in full within the period specified,
payment shall be deemed delinquent and shall be subject to a late charge in an amount equal
to six percent (6%) of the amount of the invoice. Thereafter the City may pursue collection
from the Association by means of any remedies available at law or in equity. Without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, in addition to all other rights and remedies available to the
city, the city may levy a special assessment against the Owners of each Lot in the Project for
an equal pro rata share of the invoice, plus the late charge. Such special assessment shall
constitute a charge on the land and shall be a continuing lien upon each Lot against which the
special assessment is levied. Each Owner in the Project hereby vests the city with the right
and power to levy such special assessment, to impose a lien upon their respective Lot and to
bring all legal actions and/or to pursue lien foreclosure procedures against any Owner and
his/her respective Lot for purposes of collecting such special assessment in accordance with
the procedures set forth in Article of this Declaration.
e. Landscape Maintenance Responsibilities: The HOAs and individual lot or unit owner
landscape maintenance responsibilities shall be as set forth in Exhibit ____________.
f. Balconies, trellis, and decks: The individual lot or unit owner allowances and prohibitions
regarding balconies, trellis, and decks shall be as set forth in Exhibit __________.
18. Prior to Certificate of Occupancy, the Developer shall submit to the City Planner a recorded copy
of the Condominium Plan filed with the Bureau of Real Estate which is in conformance with the
City-approved documents and exhibits.
19. If satisfaction of the school facility requirement involves a Mello-Roos Community Facilities
District or other financing mechanism which is inconsistent with City Council Policy No. 38, by
allowing a pass-through of the taxes or fees to individual home buyers, then in addition to any
other disclosure required by law or Council policy, the Developer shall disclose to future owners
in the project, to the maximum extent possible, the existence of the tax or fee, and that the school
district is the taxing agency responsible for the financing mechanism. The form of notice is subject
to the approval of the City Planner and shall at least include a handout and a sign inside the sales
facility, or inside each unit, stating the fact of a potential pass-through of fees or taxes exists and
where complete information regarding those fees or taxes can be obtained.
20. Developer shall submit and obtain City Planner approval of an exterior lighting plan including
parking areas. All lighting shall be designed to reflect downward and avoid any impacts on
adjacent homes or property.
21. Developer shall display a current Zoning and Land Use Map, or an alternative, suitable to the City
Planner, in the sales office or inside each unit, at all times. All sales maps that are distributed or
made available to the public shall include but not be limited to trails, future and existing schools,
parks, and streets.
22. Developer shall post a sign in the sales office, or inside each unit, in a prominent location that
discloses which special districts and school district provide service to the project. Said sign shall
remain posted until ALL of the units are sold.
23. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners, shall be architecturally integrated and
concealed from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and streets, in substance
as provided in Building Department Policy No. 80-6, to the satisfaction of the City Planner and
Building Official.
24. No outdoor storage of materials shall occur onsite unless required by the Fire Chief. When so
required, the Developer shall submit and obtain approval of the Fire Chief and the City Planner of
an Outdoor Storage Plan, and thereafter comply with the approved plan.
25. Prior to issuance of a grading permit or the commencement of any ground-disturbing activities,
whichever occurs first, Developer shall:
a. Retain the services of a qualified archaeologist who shall be on-site to monitor ground
disturbing activities. In the event cultural resource material is encountered, the
archaeologist is empowered to temporarily divert or halt grading to allow for coordination
with the Luiseno Native American monitor and to determine the significance of the
discovery. The archaeologist shall follow all standard procedures for cultural resource
materials that are not Tribal Cultural Resources, in accordance with applicable laws and
regulations including but not limited to the Carlsbad Tribal, Cultural and Paleontological
Resources Guidelines (2017).
b. Enter into a Pre-Excavation Agreement, otherwise known as a Tribal Cultural Resources
Treatment and Tribal Monitoring Agreement, with the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians,
or other Luiseno Native American tribe that meets all standard requirements of the tribe
for such Agreements, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations including but not
limited to the Carlsbad Tribal, Cultural and Paleontological Resources Guidelines (2017).
This agreement will address provision of a Luiseno Native American monitor and contain
provisions to address the proper treatment of any Tribal Cultural Resources and/or Native
American human remains inadvertently discovered during the course of the project. The
agreement will outline the roles and powers of the Luiseno Native American monitor and
the archaeologist.
26. Public Improvements Plans and Final Landscape Plans shall include street trees on Buena Vista
Way. In total, plans must include no less than seven (7) street trees, with no less than three (3)
trees planted along each street frontage, as required by the Landscape Manual.
Engineering:
General
27. Prior to hauling dirt or construction materials to or from any proposed construction site within
this project, developer shall apply for and obtain approval from, the city engineer for the proposed
haul route.
28. This project is approved upon the express condition that building permits will not be issued for
the development of the subject property, unless the district engineer has determined that
adequate water and sewer facilities are available at the time of permit issuance and will continue
to be available until time of occupancy.
29. Developer shall submit to the city engineer an acceptable instrument, via CC&Rs and/or other
recorded document, addressing the maintenance, repair, and replacement of shared private
improvements within this subdivision, including but not limited to private driveway, utilities,
street trees, sidewalks, landscaping, lighting, enhanced paving, water quality treatment measures
and storm drain facilities located therein and to distribute the costs of such maintenance in an
equitable manner among the owners of the properties within this subdivision. The CCR’s shall
include a requirement to provide an annual verification of the effective operation and
maintenance of each structural treatment control BMP in accordance with the BMP maintenance
agreement and the SWQMP. The annual verification shall be submitted to the enforcement
official in a format as approved by the city prior to the start of the rainy season.
30. Developer shall include rain gutters on the building plans subject to the city engineer’s review and
approval. Developer shall install rain gutters in accordance with said plans.
31. Developer shall prepare, submit and process for city engineer approval a final map to subdivide
this project. There shall be one Final Map recorded for this project. Developer shall pay the city
standard map review plan check fees.
32. Developer shall install sight distance corridors at all street intersections and driveways in
accordance with City Engineering Standards. The property owner shall maintain this condition.
33. Property owner shall maintain all landscaping (street trees, tree grates, shrubs, groundcover, etc.)
and irrigation along the parkway frontage with Jefferson Street and Buena Vista Way as shown on
the Tentative Map.
Fees/Agreements
34. Developer shall cause property owner to execute and submit to the city engineer for recordation,
the city’s standard form Geologic Failure Hold Harmless Agreement.
35. Developer shall cause property owner to execute and submit to the city engineer for recordation
the city’s standard form Drainage Hold Harmless Agreement.
36. Developer shall cause property owner to submit an executed copy to the city engineer for
recordation a city standard Permanent Stormwater Quality Best Management Practice
Maintenance Agreement.
37. Developer shall cause owner to execute, for recordation, a city standard Local Improvement
District Agreement to pay fair share contributions for undergrounding of all existing overhead
utilities and installation of streetlights, as needed, along the subdivision frontage, should a future
district be formed.
Grading
38. Based upon a review of the proposed grading and the grading quantities shown on the Tentative
Map, a grading permit for this project is required. Developer shall prepare and submit plans and
technical studies/reports as required by city engineer, post security and pay all applicable grading
plan review and permit fees per the city’s latest fee schedule.
39. Prior to issuance of the grading permit, the contractor shall submit a Construction Plan to the city
engineer for review and approval. Said Plan may be required to include, but not be limited to,
identifying the location of the construction trailer, material staging, bathroom facilities, parking
of construction vehicles, employee parking, construction fencing and gates, obtaining any
necessary permission for off-site encroachment, addressing pedestrian safety, and identifying
time restrictions for various construction activities.
Storm Water Quality
40. Developer shall comply with the city's Stormwater Regulations, latest version, and shall
implement best management practices at all times. Best management practices include but are
not limited to pollution control practices or devices, erosion control to prevent silt runoff during
construction, general housekeeping practices, pollution prevention and educational practices,
maintenance procedures, and other management practices or devices to prevent or reduce the
discharge of pollutants to stormwater, receiving water or stormwater conveyance system to the
maximum extent practicable. Developer shall notify prospective owners and tenants of the above
requirements.
41. Developer shall complete and submit to the city engineer a Determination of Project’s SWPPP Tier
Level and Construction Threat Level Form pursuant to City Engineering Standards. Developer shall
also submit the appropriate Tier level Storm Water Compliance form and appropriate Tier level
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to the satisfaction of the city engineer. Developer
shall pay all applicable SWPPP plan review and inspection fees per the city’s latest fee schedule.
42. This project is subject to ‘Priority Development Project’ requirements and Trash Capture
Requirements. Developer shall prepare and process a Storm Water Quality Management Plan
(SWQMP), subject to city engineer approval, to comply with the Carlsbad BMP Design Manual
latest version. The final SWQMP required by this condition shall be reviewed and approved by the
city engineer with final grading plans. Developer shall pay all applicable SWQMP plan review and
inspection fees per the city’s latest fee schedule.
43. Developer is responsible to ensure that all final design plans (grading plans, improvement plans,
landscape plans, building plans, etc.) incorporate all source control, site design, pollutant control
BMP and applicable hydromodification measures.
Dedications/Improvements
44. Developer shall cause owner to dedicate to the city and/or other appropriate entities for the
public street and public utility purposes as shown on the Tentative Map. The offer shall be made
by a certificate on the final map. All land so offered shall be free and clear of all liens and
encumbrances and without cost to the city. Streets that are already public are not required to be
rededicated. Additional easements may be required at final design to the satisfaction of the city
engineer.
45. Developer shall design the private drainage systems, as shown on the Tentative Map to the
satisfaction of the city engineer. All private drainage systems (12” diameter storm drain and
larger) shall be inspected by the city. Developer shall pay the standard improvement plan check
and inspection fees for private drainage systems.
46. Prior to any work in city right-of-way or public easements, Developer shall apply for and obtain a
right-of-way permit to the satisfaction of the city engineer.
47. Developer shall prepare and process public improvement plans and, prior to city engineer
approval of said plans, shall execute a city standard Subdivision Improvement Agreement to
install and shall post security in accordance with C.M.C. Section 20.16.070 for public
improvements shown on the Tentative Map. Said improvements shall be installed to city
standards to the satisfaction of the city engineer. These improvements include, but are not
limited to:
A. Curb & Gutter
B. Sidewalk
C. Driveway
D. Curb Ramp
E. Sewer Service
F. Water Services
G. Tree Well
H. D25 Outlet Structure
I. 3” AC Grind and Overlay
Additional public improvements required in other conditions of this resolution are hereby
included in the above list by reference. Developer shall pay the standard improvement plan check
and inspection fees in accordance with the fee schedule. Improvements listed above shall be
constructed within 36 months of approval of the subdivision or development improvement
agreement or such other time as provided in said agreement.
48. Developer shall cause owner to waive direct access rights on the final map prior to the issuance
of a building permit for Jefferson Street.
49. Developer is responsible to ensure all existing overhead utilities servicing the subject property
are to be undergrounded as shown on the Tentative Map and to the satisfaction of the city
engineer. No new or relocated utility poles are allowed.
50. Developer is responsible to ensure utility transformers or raised water backflow preventers that
serve this development are located outside the right-of-way as shown on the Tentative Map and
to the satisfaction of the city engineer. These facilities shall be constructed within the property.
Non-Mapping Notes
51. Add the following notes to the final map as non-mapping data:
A. Developer has executed a city standard Subdivision Improvement Agreement and has posted
security in accordance with C.M.C. Section 20.16.070 to install public improvements. These
improvements include, but are not limited to:
a. Curb & Gutter
b. Sidewalk
c. Driveway
d. Curb Ramp
e. Sewer Service
f. Water Services
g. Tree Well
h. D25 Outlet Structure
i. 3” AC Grind and Overlay
B. Building permits will not be issued for development of the subject property unless the
appropriate agency determines that sewer and water facilities are available.
C. No structure, fence, wall, tree, shrub, sign, or other object may be placed or permitted to
encroach within the area identified as a sight distance corridor as defined by City of Carlsbad
Engineering Standards or line-of-sight per Caltrans standards.
D. The owner of this property on behalf of itself and all of its successors in interest has agreed
to hold harmless and indemnify the City of Carlsbad from any action that may arise through
any diversion of waters, the alteration of the normal flow of surface waters or drainage, or
the concentration of surface waters or drainage from the drainage system or other
improvements identified in the city approved development plans; or by the design,
construction or maintenance of the drainage system or other improvements identified in the
city approved development plans.
E. There are no public park or recreational facilities to be located in whole or in part within this
subdivision. The subdivider is therefore obligated to pay park-in-lieu fees in accordance with
section 20.44.050 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and has either paid all of said park in-lieu
fees or agreed to pay all of said park-in-lieu fees in accordance with section 20.16.070 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code.
Utilities
52. Developer shall meet with the fire marshal to determine if fire protection measures (fire flows,
fire hydrant locations, building sprinklers) are required to serve the project.
53. Developer shall design and agree to construct public facilities within public right-of-way or within
minimum 20-foot wide easements granted to the district or the City of Carlsbad. At the discretion
of the district or city engineer, wider easements may be required for adequate maintenance,
access and/or joint utility purposes.
54. The developer shall agree to design landscape and irrigation plans utilizing recycled water as a
source and prepare and submit a colored recycled water use map to the Planning Department for
processing and approval by the district engineer.
55. Developer shall install potable water and/or recycled water services and meters at locations
approved by the district engineer. The locations of said services shall be reflected on public
improvement plans.
56. The developer shall agree to install sewer laterals and clean-outs at locations approved by the city
engineer. The locations of sewer laterals shall be reflected on public improvement plans.
57. The developer shall design and agree to construct public water, sewer, and recycled water
facilities substantially as shown on the Tentative Map to the satisfaction of the district engineer
and city engineer.
Code Reminders
The project is subject to all applicable provisions of local ordinances, including but not limited to the
following:
1.Developer shall pay planned local area drainage fees in accordance with Section 15.08.020 of the
City of Carlsbad Municipal Code to the satisfaction of the city engineer.
2.Developer shall pay traffic impact and sewer impact fees based on Section 18.42 and Section
13.10 of the City of Carlsbad Municipal Code, respectively. The Average Daily Trips (ADT) and floor
area contained in the staff report and shown on the Tentative Map are for planning purposes
only.
3.Subdivider shall comply with Section 20.16.040(D) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code regarding the
undergrounding of existing overhead utilities.
NOTICE TO APPLICANT
An appeal of this decision to the City Council must be filed with the City Clerk at 1200 Carlsbad Village
Drive, Carlsbad, California, 92008, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the Planning Commission’s
decision. Pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.54, section 21.54.150, the appeal must be in
writing and state the reason(s) for the appeal. The City Council must make a determination on the appeal
prior to any judicial review.
NOTICE
Please take NOTICE that approval of your project includes the “imposition” of fees, dedications,
reservations, or other exactions hereafter collectively referred to for convenience as “fees/exactions.”
You have 90 days from date of final approval to protest imposition of these fees/exactions. If you protest
them, you must follow the protest procedure set forth in Government Code Section 66020(a), and file the
protest and any other required information with the City Manager for processing in accordance with
Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 3.32.030. Failure to timely follow that procedure will bar any subsequent
legal action to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul their imposition.
You are hereby FURTHER NOTIFIED that your right to protest the specified fees/exactions DOES NOT
APPLY to water and sewer connection fees and capacity charges, nor planning, zoning, grading, or other
similar application processing or service fees in connection with this project; NOR DOES IT APPLY to any
fees/exactions of which you have previously been given a NOTICE similar to this, or as to which the statute
of limitations has previously otherwise expired.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of
the City of Carlsbad, California, held on May 21, 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Meenes, Burrows, Foster, Hubinger, Merz, Stine
NAYES: Lafferty
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
RMEENES, Chairperson CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
ERIC LARDY City Planner