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Home My WebLink About1974-07-18; Planning Commission; ; SP 159|CT 74-11 - LA COSTA VALE NO. 2TO: FROM: CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT July 18, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT ON: CONSIDERATION OF A TENTATIVE MAP CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIFIC PLAN CASES NO: CT 74-11 SP-159 APPLICANT: LA COSTA PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT II 9215 SPRING ST., SUITE 320 LA MESA, CA 92041 I. REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a Specific Plan and Tentative Map to allow 48 Condominium Units on 4.44 acres located at the end of Velero Court, described as lots 261 and 262 of La Costa Vale Unit #2. II. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the proposed Specific Plan and Tentative Map BE DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE because the project does not meet the 66-2/3% Open Space requirement of the P-C Zone. A. Recommended Conditions of Approval for the Tentative -~ -Should the Planning Commission determine to approve the Tentative Map the following conditions are recommended: (1) The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the restriction and limitations set forth herein which are in addition to all the requirements, limitations and restrictions of all municipal ordinances and State and Federal statutes now in force, or which, hereafter, may be in force for the purpose of preserving the residential character- tstics of adjacent properties. (2) The C.C. & R. 's for this development shall be sub- mitted to the Planning Director for review and approval prior to the issuance of any building permits. (3) In order to provide for reasonable fire protection during the construction period, the subdivider shall maintain passable vehicular access to all buildings and adequate fire hydrants with required fire flows shall be installed as recommended by the Fire Depart- ment. I t I I (4) All public improvements shall be made in con- formity to the City of Carlsbad Engineering Design Criteria and Standard Plans, the Subdivision Ordinance and other City Standards, to the satis- faction of the City Engineer, without cost to the City of Carlsbad, and free of all liens and encum- brances. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall meet the requirements of the respec- tive service districts. (5) All utilities, including provisions for cable TV, shall be placed underground and/or shall be complete- ly concealed from view. (6) The improvement plans shall include a teport of a geological investigation and a complete grading plan of the entire site when required by the City Engineer. The report and plan shall be prepared by civil engineers licensed by the State of California, and experienced in erosion control who shall be acceptable to the City Engineer and they shall certify that they have investigated the site and prepared data with full consi-0eration of the consequences to the included and neighboring properties and conform to the standards of the Geological Safety Element of the General Plan. (7) The existing 10' sewer easement shall be abandoned and new sewer arrangements shall be made as required by the Leucadia County Water District. B. Recommended Conditions of Approval for the Specific Plan - Should the Planning Commission choose to recommend approval of the Specific Plan the following conditions are recommerided: (1) The approval 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 substantially as shown on the plot plan labeled Eshibit A, except or unless indicated otherwise herein. (2) Any minor change may be approved by the Planning Director. Any substantial change will require the filing of an application for an amendment to be considered by the Planning Commission. --2-. (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) All areas shown as parking areas shall be surfaced with asphaltic concrete and shall be visibly marked outlining individual parking spaces and traffic flow. Said surfacing and marking shall be completed prior to final inspection of the structure or structures by the Building Department. The surface shall be kept in a reasonably good state of repair at all times. (5) Prior to obtaining a building permit and within 30 days hereof, the applicant sha11 file with the Secretary of the Planning Commission written acceptance of the conditions stated herein. (6) A detailed landscape and sprinkler plan prepared by a landscape architect, shall be submitted to the Planning Director for consideration and approval. III. BACKGROUND A. Legal Description: Lots 261 and 262 of La Costa Vale Unit #2. 8. Location: At the end of Velero Court. C. Size: 4.44 acres Gross 3.65 acres Net D. Total Number of Units: 48 E. Density: Allowed -11 DU/acre Proposed -10.8 DU/acre F. Bedroom Count: All 2 bedroom G. Type of Units: Total Unit Floor Area Balcony/Deck Descriotion Units A 1690 Sq.Ft. 63 Sq.Ft. 2 Br. -2 Bath 4 B 1465 Sq.Ft. 56 Sq.Ft. 2 Br. -2 Bath 7 C 1585 Sq.Ft. 77 Sq.Ft. 2 Br. -2 Bath 1 D 1560 Sq.Ft. 80 Sq.Ft. 2 Br. -2 Bath 1 E 1631 Sq.Ft. 19 l Sq.Ft. 2 Br. -2 Bath 9 F 161 0 Sq.Ft. 80 Sq.Ft. 2 Br. -2 Bath 14 G 1681 Sq.Ft. 169 Sq.Ft. 2 Br. -2-l/2Bath 5 H 1427 Sq. Ft. 120 Sq.Ft. 2 Br. -2 Bath 3 J 1738 Sq.Ft. 202 Sq.Ft. 2 Br. -2-l/2Bath ·4 - Total Units 48 r H. Coverage: Gross Site Area = 193,406 Sq. Ft. Roads = 34,219 Sg. Ft. Net Site Area = 159,187 Sq. Ft. Building Area = 56,448 Net Site ·area 159,187· = 35% Allowable Coverage 53,009 Sq. Ft. Proposed Coverage 56,448 Sq. Ft. Excess Coverage = 3,439 Sq. Ft. The computation of road area is based only on the private road system and entrance to the project. Per the Planned Communtty Ordinance definition of Open Space/Coverage, all driveways, guest parking spaces, balconies, patios, walkways and recreation areas have been counted as open space. I. Projected Population: 120 J. K. L. E.I.R. Finding: La Costa Vale Units #2-3 Tentative Map/ Specific Plan were declared to have a non-significant effect on the environment. This project was determined to be exempt from the Environmental Protection Ordinance by reason of prior compliance. [This determination was made for the reason that the project is substantially the same as that anticipated by the original Vale #2 Environ- mental Impact Assessment] Existing Zoning: P-C Adjacent Zoning: P-C M. General Plan: The adopted La Costa Master Plan shows Vale #2 at a gross density of 10 DU/acre. N. Parks Ordinance Compliance: The La Costa Land Company has completed a parks agreement for the entire Vale Unit '#2 project. This agreement covers the parks obligation for the subject application. .. ' " f o. Public Facilities Policy: The applicant has obtained letters from the Encinitas Union and San Dieguito High School Districts stating that facilities will be available to serve the project. (copies attached) -4- I I