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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-01; Planning Commission; ; SDP 88-14|V 88-02 - BAGHERIDATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: I. February 1, 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT AP,ICATION COMPLETE DATE: October 12, 1988 (i) SOP 88-14/V 88-2 BAGHERI -Request for approva 1 of a Site Development Plan to develop an eight unit apartment project along with a variance to allow 5 substandard width garages located on the south side of Navarra Drive, west of Viejo Castilla Way. The subject property is zoned RD-Mand is located in Local Facilities Management Zone 6. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution No. 2824 denying SDP 88-14 and Resolution No. 2825 denying V 88-2 based on the findings contained therein. II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND The applicant is requesting approval of a Site Development Plan and a Variance to develop an eight unit apartment project located as described above. A Site Deve 1 opment Pl an is being requested because the Carlsbad Zoning Ordinance requires Planning Commission review for all apartment projects exceeding four units. The applicant is also requesting a Variance for five of the eight two car garages being proposed for this project. These five garages do not comply with the city's minimum dimension requirements for two car garages. The project is located in the RD-M Zone and has a General Plan Designation of RH (15-23 du/acre) and a Growth Control Point of 19 du/acre. The proposed project would be located on a .43 acre site and have a density of 18.6 du/acre. The property is currently vacant and is surrounded by multi-family projects to the north and east, the La Costa Golf Course to the south, and a vacant parcel to the west. Most of the neighborhood has been developed with apartment and condominium projects. The proposed apartment project consists of 8 apartment units ranging in size from 2105 to 2277 square feet. Three of the units face Navarra Drive while the remaining five units overlook the golf course with the driveway and pool amenities in the center of the site. The units are 2 story with a garage below, and maintain a building height of 31 feet. A total of 20 onsite parking spaces will be provided. Each unit will have a 2 car garage, five of which are proposed with substandard widths. Four open visitor parking spaces will be provided adjacent to the pool area. Minimal structural setbacks have been provided on all sides of the property. SOP 88-14/V 88-2 BAGHI February 1, 1989 PAGE 2 The architectural materials of the proposed structure will incorporate light pink stucco walls with a Delayo Buff (70% beige/30% orange-red) tile roof. The project also includes a pool, jacuzzi, and balconies as amenities. III. ANALYSIS 1. Does the proposed development comply with the development standards of the RD-M Zone? 2. Can the required findings be made to justify the requested Variance for substandard garage widths? They are: a. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to the other property or class of use in the same vicinity and zone; b. That such Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied to the property in question; c. That the granting of such Variance wi 11 not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the property is located; d. That the granting of such Variance will not adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. 3. Does the design of the proposed project justify the requested density? 4. Is the project consistent with Local Facilities Management Plan Zone 6? IV. DISCUSSION As proposed, this project complies with the minimal development standards of the RD-M Zone in which it is located. All of the setbacks are minimal except the front yard setback which is 15 feet rather then the 10 foot minimum allowed in the RD-M Zone. The project also complies with the minimal parking requirements for an apartment project. The proposed garages for five of the eight units do not comply with the dimension standards of section 21.44.130 of the Carlsbad Zoning Ordinance. This section of the ordinance requires that all two car garages have a minimum interior dimension of twenty feet. This requirement is to provide adequate space to open and close car doors when two full sized vehicles are parked in the SOP 88-14/V 88-2 BAGHI February 1, 1989 PAGE 3 garage. Staff made the applicant aware of this concern when this project was first submitted for a preliminary review. The applicant did not wish to redesign the project and has applied for a Variance to reduce the required interior width of the garages from twenty feet to eighteen feet six inches. Staff cannot make the findings required to support the requested Variance. There are no extraordinary circumstances applicable to this property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to other properties or apartment projects in this area. The proposed project is on a lot that is similar in size and shape to the surrounding lots in the vicinity. The lot has been previously graded as have all of the other vacant lots in this part of La Costa. The requested variance is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of property rights now possessed by other properties in the vicinity but denied to the property in question. The applicant is requesting this variance to construct five substandard width garages for an apartment project. Apartment projects are not required to have two covered parking spaces. A variance is necessitated solely by the design of the proposed project. If the applicant was willing to work with staff to redesign the project the requested variance would not be necessary. Approval of this variance would be detrimental to other properties in the vicinity. The approval of this variance could establish a precedent that would encourage other project proponents to apply for variances rather then designing projects in conformance with City Standards. The subject property is vacant, flat, and regularly shaped; there is no reason an apartment project that complies with all applicable City Standards cannot be designed on this site. The approval or denial of the requested Variance would probably have no impact on the City's General Plan. In addition to the substandard garages, staff has a number of other concerns with the proposed apartment project: ( 1) the site wi 11 be dominated by an asphalt driveway which will completely surround the common recreation area; (2) the four guest parking spaces will probably not be utilized due to their awkward design; (3) in some areas between the common recreation area and the rear building the driveway narrows to 22 feet -this will make it difficult to access the garages, even if they are equipped with automatic garage door openers; and (4) the proposed buildings are large and boxy with little architectural relief. The applicant is trying to place too many large townhouse type units on this site. The size of the proposed units, 2105-2277 square feet, will be far larger than most apartment projects in Carlsbad. The size of the units with the density proposed (18.6 du/acre) makes good design on the site difficult. Staff does not believe that the design of the project would justify any density over the minimum of 15 dwelling units per acre. The large units create a dominance of asphalt and structures. Staff believes it would be possible to develop this property with eight smaller units with a better design that would not require a variance or lowering the density to accommodate larger units. The applicant has not been willing to change the design for the proposed project. The proposed project would be consistent with the Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 6. The project's density of 18.6 du's/acre would be slightly SOP 88-14/V 88-2 BAGHI February 1, 1989 PAGE 4 below the site's growth control point of 19 du's/acre. The Zone 6 Local Facilities Management Plan does indicate that all Zone 6 public facilities and services are in conformance with the adopted performance standards. In conclusion, staff cannot make the findings necessary to grant a Variance and the design of the project does not justify the requested density; therefore, staff recommends denial of SOP 88-14 and V 88-2. ATTACHMENTS 1. Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 2823, 2824, 2825 2. Location Map 3. Background Data Sheet 4. Disclosure Form 5. Growth Management Assessment Form 6. Reduced Exhibit 7. Exhibits "A"-"D", dated October 12, 1988 WJD:l h December 23, 1988 '-0 ~ ,. ~ 1 .i_.s"°" T"r.!" />\, i(~r 1 ~JJ 1 Golf Course ' ' Golf Course BAGHERI DR G ity of Carlsbad SOP. 88-14 / V 88-2 CASE NO: BACKGROUND DATA SHEET SOP 88-14 V 88-2 APPLICANT: BAGHERI REQUEST AND LOCATION: REQUEST APPROVAL OF A SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT 8 APARTMENTS AND A VARIANCE TO ALLOW SUBSTANDARD GARAGE WIDTHS -WEST OF VIEJO CASTILLA -SOUTHSIDE OF NAVARRA DR. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT #40 OF LA COSTA SOUTH UNIT NO. 1 ACCORDING TO MAP 6117 IN CITY OF CARLSBAD, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO APN: 216-130-06 Acres----=.AJ_ Proposed No. of Lots/Units-'8=------ GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING Land Use Designation ~R~H~--- Density Allowed 15-23 DU/AC Density Proposed 18.6 DU/AC Existing Zone ~R=□~-~M _____ Proposed Zone -~R□~-~M __ Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: Site North South East West RD-M RD-M PC RD-M RD-M Zoning Land Use VACANT EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY GOLF COURSE EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY VACANT PUBLIC FACILITIES School District SAN DIEGEITO Water COSTA REAL Sewer LEUCADIA EDU's __ Public Facilities Fee Agreement, Date OCTOBER 3, 1988 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT ~X~_ Negative declaration, issued January 6, 1989 __ E.I.R. Certified, dated _________ _ Other, ___________________ _ e. DISCLOSURE FORM - APPLICANT: Ht-MID ~A6HEf2.-t I FPS· I 7ull/<;AN J/'88M! Name (individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, syndication AGENT: MEMBERS: L:/1/14 Tl VBtzT() N Business Address Telephone Number Name Business Address Telephone Number Name (individual, partner, joint venture, corporation, syndication) Business Address Telephone Number Name Business Address Telephone Number Home Address Telephone Number Home Address Telephone Number (Attach more sheets if necessary) I /We understand that if this project is located in the Coastal Zone, I /we will apply for Coastal Commission Approval prior to development. I /We acknowledge that in the process of reviewing this application, it may be necessary for members of City Staff, Planning Commissioners, Design Review Board members, or City Council members to inspect and enter the property that Is the subject of this application. I /We consent to entry for this purpose. I /We declare under penalty of perjury that the information contained in this disclosure is true and correct and that it will remain true and correct and may be relied upon as being true and correct until amended. • .>) i ,/ -/;// . / I / ,f'1•- ,~=~k;;N~ J BY --, l , ) CITY OF CARLSBAD GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LOCAL FACILITIES IMPACTS ASSESSMENT FORM (To be Submitted with Development Application) PROJECT IDENTITY AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT: FILE NAME AND NO.: SOP 88-14/V 88-2 BAGHERI LOCAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ZONE: ~6~_ GENERAL PLAN: ~R~H~_ ZONING: ~R-=D---M~----------------- DEVELOPER'S NAME: ~B=A=G=HE=R=I ____________ _ ADDRESS: 13394 TIVERTON ROAD -SAN DIEGO, CA 92130 PHONE NO.: 481-7050 ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: 216-130-06 QUANTITY OF LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT (AC., SQ. FT., DU): .43 AC ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: ___________ _ A. City Administrative Facilities; Demand in Square Footage= 29.6 B. Library; Demand in Square Footage= _li_,_.8. C. Wastewater Treatment Capacity (Calculate with J. Sewer) D. E. Parks; Drainage; Demand in Acreage= .059 Demand in CFS= Identify Drainage Basin= LEUCADIA (Identify master plan facilities on site plan) F. Circulation; Demand in ADTs = _§L (Identify Trip Distribution on site plan) G. H. I. J. K. Fire; Open Space; Schools; Served by Fire Station No. = _2_ Acreage Provided - (Demands to be determined by staff) Sewer; -_4_ Demand in EDUs -_8_ Identify Sub Basin -__ (Identify trunk line(s) impacted on site plan) Water; Demand in GPO -8 x 220 ,- - - - - - - ~ - r - - - - 1-- =~ ~ - : ; ; ; ; ; ; ; : : . . . - - ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; - = : ; ; ; : - =~ . '1 1 · · -- - -- - . . J ~ -- l ~- • I ,J l i - ~ C- C ' j, , , q- - - - ) ' -- - ·- '1 1 .- - - _, . . . . . . . , - - - 1 7 1.1 ' I / ~ ~- , - .r JI ~ I I -! : : - ~ - - __ j f : ! 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The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the above described project pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a result of said review, a Negative Declaration (declaration that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment) is hereby issued for the subject project. Justification for this action is on file in the Planning Department. A copy of the Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in the Planning Department, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009. Comments from the public are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Planning Department within ten (10) days of date of issuance. DATED: January 6, 1989 CASE NO: SOP 88-14/V 88-2 APPLICANT: • Hamid Bagheri PUBLISH DATE: January 6, 1989 MJH:WJD/lh SDP8814V.NEG ' ~ Planning Director ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM -PART II (TO BE COMPETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT) CASE NO. SDP 88-14 V 88-2 DATE: October 11. 1988 I . BACKGROUND 1. APPLICANT: --=HAM==I=D"----'B=A=-G=H=E=R=I'------------------------ 2. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 13394 TIVERTON ROAD SAN DIEGO CA 92130 3. DATE CHECK LIST SUBMITTED: ~D~e~c~e=m=b~e~r~2_1~,~1=9~8~8~---------- II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all Affirmative Answers are to be written under Section III -Discussion of Environmental Evaluation) 1. Earth -Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d. The destruction, covering of modification of any unique geologic or physical features? e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel or a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? YES MAYBE X X X X X X 2. Air -Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 3. Water -Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patters, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to, temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? h. Reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? -2- YES MAYBE NO X X X X X X X X X X X 4. Plant Life -Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? 5. Animal Life -Will the proposal have significant results in: 6. 7. 8. a. Changes in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, insects or microfauna)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? Noise -Will the proposal significantly increase existing noise levels? Light and Glare -Will the proposal sig- nificantly produce new light or glare? Land Use -Will the proposal have significant results in the alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? -3- MAYBE NO X X X X X X X X X X 9. Natural Resources -Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? 10. Risk of Upset -Does the proposal involve a significant risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? 11. 12. Population -Will the proposal signif- icantly alter the location, distribu- tion, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? Housing -Will the proposal signif- icantly affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? 13. Transportation/Circulation -Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Generation of additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facili- ties, or demand for new parking? c. Impact upon existing transportation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? -4- MAYBE NO X X X X X X X X X X X 14. Public Services -Will the proposal have a significant effect upon, or have signif- icant results in the need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? 15. Energy -Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? 16. Utilities -Will the proposal have significant results in the need for new systems, or alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? e. Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? 17. Human Health -Will the proposal have significant results in the creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? -5- MAYBE NO X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 18. Aesthetics -Will the proposal have significant results in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in creation of an aesthetically offensive public view? 19. Recreation -Will the proposal have significant results in the impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 20. Archeological/Historical/Paleontological -Will the proposal have significant results in the alteration of a significant archeological, paleontological or historical site, structure, object or building? YES MAYBE 21. Analyze viable alternatives to the proposed project such as: NO a) Phased development of the project, b) alternate site designs, X X X c) alternate scale of development, d) alternate uses for the site, e) development at some future time rather than now, f) alter- nate sites for the proposed, and g) no project alternative. A. The proposal will include only 8 dwelling units, all of which will be developed as a single phase. B. Alternate site design could be used to eliminate the need for a variance for the garage widths. c. A reduction in the size of the units would allow more flexibility in the arrangement of the units to accommodate the required garage size. D. N/A, since the site is designated for multifamily residential development. E. Development at some future time would not be environmentally preferable since all public facilities and services currently exist to serve the proposed project. F. N/A, since the site is designed for such use. G. A 11no-project11 alternative would leave the lot vacant until developed at some future time. -6- 22. Mandatory findings of significance - a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, or curtail the diversity in the environment? b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the dis- advantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION MAYBE NO X X X X The proposed project consists of an eight unit apartment complex to be located in a multi-family residential neighborhood. Staff has done two field inspections and it appears that the proposed project will not create any negative environmental impacts for the following reasons: 1. Earth: The proposed project would consist of only approximately 25 cubic yards of grading. 4&5. Plant and Animal Life: The proposed project is located in a built out neighborhood. Previous development would have already disturbed any existing habitat. a,11,12. Land Use, Housing & Population: The proposed project is consistent with the Carlsbad General Plan and Local Facilities Management Plan 6. -7- DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (CONTINUED): 12. Transportation: Navarra Ori ve was designed to accommodate the additional traffic created by this project. 20. Archeological/Historical/Paleontological: Field inspections of the site showed no evidence of any potential archeological/paleontological site. In summary, it appears that the proposed project will not create any negative environmental impacts and staff feels comfortable in issuing a Negative Declaration. IV. DETERMINATION (To Be Completed By The Planning Department) On the basis of this initial evaluation: f I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ___ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A Conditional Negative Declaration will be proposed. ___ I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. Date Signature' Date ~ctbd Plan'ngDector V. MITIGATING MEASURES (If Applicable) -8-