HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE 2025-0026; ADAMS STREET APTS CARPORTS; Admin Decision LetterCommunity Development Department
Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 442-339-2600
July 3, 2025
Samuel B. Wright
2911 State St. Suite A
Carlsbad, CA 92008
SUBJECT: PRE 2025-0026 (DEV2025-0031) – ADAMS STREET APTS CARPORTS
APN 206-050-22-00
Thank you for submitting a preliminary review application to carry out maintenance work on an existing
apartment complex parking lot and replacing the existing carports. The proposal generally involves the
following:
•Demolition of four existing detached carports and the replacement of four similar steel fabricated
carports in the same locations to maintain the covered parking at an existing apartment complex.
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 of the 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:
General
1.General Plan and zoning designations for the property are as follows:
a.General Plan: R-23, Residential (15-23 dwelling units per acre)
b. Zoning: Multiple-Family Residential (R-3)
c.Coastal Zone: The project site is subject to the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program
(LCP). The LCP Land Use and Zoning are consistent with the City’s General Plan Land Use and
Zoning for the site. The site is not located within the appealable area of the Coastal Zone.
2.The project requires the following permits:
a.Building Permit
b. Engineering Forms/Permits (as applicable)
3.Height: Building height shall not exceed 14 feet if a minimum roof pitch of 3:12 is provided or 10 feet
if less than a 3:12 roof pitch is provided.
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4. Setbacks. Pursuant to CMC §21.16, Multiple-Family Residential Zone, setbacks will apply to the
proposed development. The required setbacks are as follows:
a. Front Yard(south property line-Chinquapin Ave): 20 feet, as shown on plans the project
complies.
b. Interior Side Yard (west property line): 10 feet, as shown on plans the project complies.
c. Street Site Yard (east property line-Adams Street): 10 feet, as shown on plans the project
complies.
d. Rear Setback (north property line): 20 feet, as shown on plans the project complies.
All necessary application forms, submittal requirements, and fee information are available at the Planning
counter located in the Faraday 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:
1. 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.
2. Based on a preliminary analysis it appears that this project may be exempt per the last bullet point
item listed in Table 1-1 of the Carlsbad BMP Design Manual “Exterior alterations that do not increase
existing impervious surface footprint and do not expose underlying soil during construction (e.g. roof
replacement).” Otherwise, the project would be a Standard Project. If a Standard Project, complete
the Standard Project Requirement Checklist, Form E-36, and show all source and site design BMPs on
the conceptual grading and drainage plans.
3. Based on this project’s general land use of R-23, this project is subject to the City of Carlsbad trash
capture requirements. The project may be exempt, however, from installing trash capture BMPs and
submitting a Trash Capture Storm Water Quality Management Plan if it meets one of the listed criteria
in Section 4.4.2.2 of the Carlsbad BMP Design Manual. There should be less than 250 square feet of
impervious area being replaced, one of the listed criteria. Note that replacement of the carport covers
are not included towards the 250 square foot limitation, so I anticipate the footings of the posts will
be the only replaced impervious area assuming the posts are proposed for replacement.
4. Provide a Preliminary Title Report (current within the last six (6) months.
5. 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
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site plan.
6.Delineate location of all existing and proposed buildings, walls, fences and permanent structures
onsite and within 25 feet of the site.
7.Show existing lot line bearing and distance.
8.Please be advised that a more in-depth review of the proposed development will occur with the
permit reviews when a more complete design of the project is provided.
All necessary application forms, submittal requirements, and fee information are available at the Planning
counter located in the Faraday Building at 1635 Faraday Avenue or online at
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/community-development/planning/planning-applications-
forms. You may also access the General Plan Land Use Element and the Zoning Ordinance online at the
website address shown; select Department Listing; select Planning Home Page. Please review all
information carefully before submitting.
If you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss this letter with the commenting departments, please
contact Kyle Van Leeuwen at the email below. You may also contact each department individually as
follows:
•Planning Division: Kyle Van Leeuwen, Associate Planner, at kyle.vanleeuwen@carlsbadca.gov
•Land Development Engineering: David Rick, Associate Engineer, at David.Rick@carlsbadca.gov
Sincerely,
ERIC LARDY
City Planner
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Enclosures:
1.Utilities Redlines – Site Plan Exhibit
c: Jobe Parker, 3215 Maezel Ln., Carlsbad, CA 92008
David Rick, Project Engineer
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