HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE 2025-0064; 5850 SUNNY CREEK; Admin Decision LetterJanuary 5, 2026
Adam Kooienga
Hofman Planning
5900 Pasteur Ct, Ste. 200A
Carlsbad, CA 92008
SUBJECT: PRE 2025-0064 (DEV2025-0097)-5850 SUNNY CREEK
APN: 209-040-44-00
{ City of
Carlsbad
Thank you for submitting a preliminary review to subdivide a 14.9-acre lot into four (4) lots to facilitate
the construction of three (3) new single-family homes, each with an accessory dwelling unit. The proposed
lot sizes are as follows:
Lot 1: 7.31 acres; developed with existing home with accessory structures (proposed to remain), Agua
Hedionda Creek is located on upper half of the proposed lot
Lot 2: 2.68 acres; existing agricultural use, proposed home/ADU
Lot 3: 2.52 acres; existing agricultural use, proposed home/ ADU
Lot 4: 2.5 acres; existing agricultural use, proposed home/ ADU
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c. Specific Plan. The subject project is located within and subject to the Sunny Creek Specific
Plan, SP 191.
d. Local Facilities Management Plan. The project site is located within the boundaries of the Zone
15 Local Facilities Management Plan, LFMP 15(E).
2. The following development applications are required:
a. Specific Plan Amendment(SPA) to SP 191 reflect the required improvements to Sunny Creek
Road and potential changes to the General Plan Land Use and Zoning Designations.
b. General Plan Amendment (GPA) to modify the boundaries of the R-4 and OS areas (if
applicable). See comment 5 below.
c. Zone Change (ZC) to modify the boundaries of the R-A-10,000 and R-A-2.5 and OS areas (if
applicable). See comment 5 below
d. Minor Subdivision (MS) for the subdivision of the lot into four parcels.
e. Hillside Development Permit (HDP) for development on slopes greater than 15% gradient and
with a 15-foot change in elevation
f. Habitat Management Plan Permit (HMP) for the removal of sensitive upland habitat and for
the adjustment/swap of HMP Hardline Area and creation of new Hardline Area.
g. Special Use Permit (SUP) for restoration and/or development within or adjacent to Agua
Hedionda Creek.
3. As designed, the concept four-lot subdivision as proposed cannot be supported for the following
reasons:
a. An extension to College Boulevard and the related construction of Detention Basin "BJ" are
required for any development pursuant to LFMP 15(E) (please see Comment No. 9 for
additional information).
b. The project site and proposed project does not have direct access from a public street
complying with the minimum development standards of Titles 20 and 21 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code. In short, Sunny Creek Road needs to be fully improved as a public street with
an 84-foot right-of-way width (see Land Development Engineering Comment No . 36). The
existing dirt road provides access to multiple properties with a combined acreage of more than
380 acres with the potential to be subdivided and developed in the future. The potential for
future subdivisions shall be considered as a growth-inducing impact and accordingly evaluated.
c. A Planned Development Permit for alternate means of access such as a private shared drive
aisle located along the eastern perimeter of the site is not permitted in the R-A Zone. The R-A
zone is not one of the allowable zones listed in the Planned Development Ordinance. Each lot
of the concept 4-lot subdivision needs to have frontage adjacent to the public street; therefore,
a redesign of the lot layout is required and/or Sunny Creek Road will need to be relocated so
each lot has frontage adjacent to the public street.
d. The public street is required to be located outside of the riparian and/or wetland buffer for
Agua Hedionda Creek. Like the expired Rancho Milagro project to the west, located on APN
209-060-61-00, access across the creek was not supported. Access to the development was
proposed to be connected to the Cantarini Ranch project to the northwest, which proposed to
take access off a fully improved extension to College Boulevard Reach "A.11 The Cantarini Ranch
project has also expired.
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4-P.6 Require that adjustment of the boundaries of any open space area
shown on the Land Use Map be allowed only if all of the following
criteria are met:
a. The proposed open space area is equal to or greater than the
area depicted on the Land Use Map; and
b. The proposed open space area is of environmental quality equal
to or greater than that depicted on the Land Use Map; and
c. The proposed open space area is contiguous or within close
proximity to open space shown on the Land Use Map.
The City Council may also adjust the boundary of any open space
area shown on the Land Use Map if it finds that the adjustment
is necessary to mitigate a sensitive environmental area that is
impacted by development, provided the open space boundary mod-
ification preserves open space at a 2 to I ratio (proposed acreage to
existing acreage) and Is within close proximity to the original area of
open space.
Additionally, the City Council may exempt public rights-of-way
from the open space boundary adjustment requirements. However,
environmental analysis shall be performed for all proposed public
right-of-way improvements, and if determined that there are
significant adverse impacts to the value of the open space system,
those impacts shall be mitigated.
The adjustment of open space boundaries shall not result in the
exchange of environmentally constrained lands that are designated
open space on the Land Use Map for lands that are not environmen-
tally constrained.
The requirement to improve Sunny Creek Road to comply with the standards for a public street may
impact land with a General Plan Land Use and Zoning designation of Open Space. This will need to
be studied in the context of the policy noted above.
6. Owner Authorization/Consent for Offsite Work. Pursuant to CMC Section 21.54.010, all project
applications shall include the signatures of the owners of the property affected (temporary or
otherwise) or the authorized agent of the owner. This requirement includes any offsite
improvements, such as the improvements to Sunny Creek Road, which crosses several properties.
The project application cannot be processed without these authorizations.
7. Noise Analysis. Submit a noise analysis analyzing the project's consistency with the General Plan
and Noise Guidelines Manual. The Noise Guidelines Manual can be found online at:
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/238/637425974092370000
The City's General Plan Noise Element (Chapter 5) may be found on the city's website at:
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/3426/637434861102600000
8. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). To assist staff with the CEQA analysis, please submit
the following CEQA-related reports with the project application:
a. Cultural Resources Assessment (tribal and paleontological). As the project Is in an area of
known cultural sensitivity, please submit a cultural resources assessment prepared by a
qualified professional. The study shall comply with the city's Tribal, Cultural and
Paleontological Resources Guidelines. Please see the link below for additional information.
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/254/637425976516870000
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b. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and potentially a focused Phase II. The property has
been historically used for agriculture and will require a chemical residue analysis of the soil.
c. Air Qual ity Analysis.
d. Greenhouse Gas Analysis (if required per CAP Checklist)
e. Fire Evacuation Plan.
f. Biological Resources Assessment. Please submit a biological resources technical report from a
registered biologist indicating the type and area of habitat located on the property, as well as
the proposed impacts. Please see Please ensure the BRTR complies with the following
guidelines:
https://www.carlsbadca .gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1604/637819050500430000
g. Water Analysis
h. Hydrology Study
i. Stormwater Quality Management Control Plan
j. Vehicle Miles Traveled Analysis-to be determined
k. Local Mobility Analysis (if required per Scoping Agreement)
I. Fire Protection Plan
m. The noise analysis will need to cover both General Plan Compliance, as well as CEQA
compliance (noise of the project and construction)
Local Facilities Management Plan 15(E). The subject property is located within the Development
Area 1 of LFMP 15(E). The following circulation-related development standards apply below. Please
note, this is not an all-inclusive list of requirements, including but not limited to drainage
improvements. Please see link to the Environmental Impact Report for College Boulevard Reach "A,"
EIR 98-02, and screenshots below for additional information.
https://records.carlsbadca.gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=5160479&dbid=0&repo=CityofCar
lsbad
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1. DEVELOPMENT AREA l
a. College Boulevard
l. Prior to the approval of the first final map within the
Development Area l of Zone 15 , the participating owners ' must
develop and agree to the formation of a comprehensive financing
program that guarantees the constrnction of full width
improvements of College Boulevard between Cannon Road and
El Camino Real. Said financing mechanism can include such
programs as Bridge and Thoroughfare District, Assessment
District, or private reimbursemeut agreements. The ultimate
financing program must receive City Council approval prior to
the recordation of the first final map.
2. Prior to the approval of the first building permit (see phasing
exception in paragraph 3 below) within Development Area 1, the
following public improvements must be completed and
operational:
Complete the connection of College Boulevard from Cannon
Road and El Camino Real. This would include the following
elements:
• Full width grading to major arterial standards.
• Two center travel lanes including a raised median and left
n1rn pockets.
• Construction of full width bridge over Agua Hedionda
Creek.
• Full intersection improvements to Cannon Road and
College Boulevard including appropriate lane transitions
to the southern leg of College Boulevard.
3. Phasing -In addition to the above financing mechanisms and in
conjunction with specific tentative map conditions, the City
Engineer may approve phasing of improvements for College
Boulevard to allow for approval of developer requested grading
and building permits for a certain number of residential units
prior to the full completion of College Boulevard, Reach A. For
single entry development no more than 25 units may be
constructed as approved by the City Engineer and Fire Marshall
south of the intersection of cannon Road and College Boulevard,
or north of the Agua Hedionda Creek Bridge.
4. Relocation of Rancho Carlsbad RV and Garden site -An
acceptable site for relocation of the Rancho Carlsbad RV and
Garden site currently east of College Blvd. requires a conditional
use permit (CUP) or equivalent permit to the satisfaction of the
Planning Director for the relocation. A secured agreement with
the City for the construction of the RV and Garden site is
required (see Planning Commission Resolution No. 5753 -
Condition No. 46 for CT-00-18 for reference).
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Stakeholder Outreach. The project will be subject to City Council Policy Statement No. 84,
Development Project Public Involvement. A notice sign is required to be posted onsite by the
applicant, and an early public notice is required to be prepared by the applicant and mailed to all
owners located within a 600-foot radius of the property. Please hyperlink to Policy for details.
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/19411/638693435056900000
This preliminary review application did not include a preliminary landscape exhibit(s); and thus, it
was not routed for landscape review. Please note with a formal application submittal, conceptual
landscape exhibits are required and shall be prepared in accordance with the General
Requirements listed in Section 3 of the City of Carlsbad Landscape Manual (February 2016). The
exhibit package shall include a Conceptual Landscape Plan; Conceptual Water Conservation Plan;
Conceptual Fire Protection Plan; and a Conceptual Landscape Maintenance Responsibility Exhibit
(private or common). The Landscape Manual may be found on the city's website at:
https://www.carlsbadca .gov/departments/community-development/permit-
center/applications-and-forms/planning-landscape-submittal-forms
Due to the conceptual nature of the proposal, no detailed comments were provided on the site
plan/tentative parcel map. Please refer to the link below for details on what should be included
on the site plan submitted with a formal development application.
Development Permits, P-2:
https://www .ca rlsbadca .gov/departments/ comm u n ity-deve lo pment/perm it-
center /a ppl icatio ns-a nd-forms/pla n n i ng-subm itta ls-forms
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 .ca rlsbadca .gov/departments/ community-development/perm its-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.
Land Development Engineering:
Land Development Engineering Division staff has completed a preliminary review of the above-referenced
project. Prior to formal application submittal the following items must be adequately resolved/addressed:
1. Contact Nick Gorman in the Transportation Division at Nick.Gorman@carlsbadca.gov, a division
of the Public Works Department, to determine if a Scoping Agreement is required. Scoping
Agreements are used to determine if a Local Mobility Analysis (LMA) is required and the scope of
analysis. If an LMA is deemed necessary, first, work with Transportation Division staff to obtain
an approved scoping agreement. After the scoping agreement has been approved, submit the
approved Scoping Agreement as an appendix within the LMA that is to be prepared pursuant to
the most recent Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines.
2. After the scoping agreement has been approved or deemed not necessary by the Transportation
Division, submit a completed Transportation Analysis Need Statement Form P-42 to Land
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Development Engineering at LandDev@carlsbadca .gov prior to discretionary application
submittal. If an LMA has been deemed not necessary by the Transportation Division, please
provide correspondence from the Transportation Division indicating one is not required.
3. 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.
4. Based on a preliminary analysis it appears that this project is a Priority Development Project (PDP).
All impervious surfaces being created or replaced (onsite and offsite) shall be included for
treatment. Submit a Storm Water Quality Management Plan. Review the Hydromodification
Exemption Map and Potential Critical Coarse Sediment Yield Area Map on the City website to see
if this criterion applies to your project. The post construction stormwater treatment BMPs shall
be shown on a conceptual grading plan and drainage plan with the discretionary application.
5. Provide a Preliminary Title Report (current within the last six (6) months).
6. 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 site plan .
7. A Preliminary Hydrology Study including map and calculations is required to demonstrate
capacity/sizing of proposed and existing storm drain infrastructure. Show 100-year storm
hydro logic calculations before and after development for each drainage basin.
8. A preliminary geotechnical report is required to evaluate the feasibility of the project. Guidelines
for preliminary geotechnical studies are available on the City of Carlsbad Engineering website.
9. Per CMC15.16.060 this project will require a grading permit and grading plan .
10. A separate improvement plan for work within the right-of-way is required for this project.
11. This project shall utilize City of Carlsbad Survey Control Network established on Record of Survey
Map 17271, NAD83, Zone VI, 1991.35 Epoch for horizontal control and NGVD 29 datum for vertical
control per City of Carlsbad Engineering Standards.
12. Delineate and annotate the limits of grading.
13. Delineate and annotate approximate topographic contours for existing and proposed condition.
Provide 1-foot contours for slopes less than 5%; 2' intervals for slopes between 5% and 10%, and
5' intervals for slopes over 10%. Extend contours a minimum 25 feet beyond the project
boundary.
14. On the site plan, show and identify all existing surface improvements screened back (curb, gutter,
sidewalk, paving, manholes, inlets, streetlights, adjacent driveways, vaults, transformers, etc.) at
the project site, project frontage and within 25 feet of the boundary.
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15. Indicate the earthwork quantities (cut, fill, import, export, remedial) proposed for the project in
cubic yards.
16. Provide spot elevations at the corners of each pad in the proposed condition. Include finish pad
and floor elevations.
17. Provide the method of draining each lot. Unless otherwise specified by a geotechnical engineer,
method of drainage shall comply with California Building Code (latest version) section 1804.4.
18. Clearly show and label the 100-year flood line for existing and proposed conditions.
19. Show existing lot line bearing and distance.
20. Show proposed parcel/lot lines on the site plan. Provide proposed parcel/lot areas. This project
is proposing a subdivision to create 4 parcels. A TENTATIVE PARCEL map is required.
21. Provide typical street cross sections for existing frontage streets and proposed streets. Provide
existing right-of-way width and existing improvements and proposed improvements and
dedications.
22. Delineate and annotate all proposed driveways and driveway widths.
23. Driveways that exceed more than 150' length shall have a turnaround designed for a 3-point turn
of a passenger vehicle. Additionally, applicant shall coordinate with the fire department to
ensure width and grade of driveway meets fire department requirements.
24. Show all existing and proposed utilities and callout size for: water, sewer, storm drain,
underground dry utilities, overhead lines, in Sunny Creek Road and laterals affecting the
property.
25. All transformers and electrical facilities solely serving this project site shall be located on site and
outside of the public right-of-way
26. Obtain a letter from SDG&E confirming their approval of the proposed transformer location and
stating that no additional off-site facilities will be necessary for this project. Please also include
all existing and proposed dry utilities and the services that will supply power to the proposed
transformer.
27. Provide a Water Study for the new development based on City of Carlsbad Potable Water Master
Plan 2019, Section 4.2 Design Criteria.
28. Public potable water along project frontages must meet minimum design diameter and material
as specified in City of Carlsbad Engineering Standards Vol. 2 Section 3.2.2 for water and Volume
1 Section 6.2 for sewer. Utility replacement and/or upsizing may be required as a condition of
development.
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29. Locate fire service, backflows, potable and recycled water services, meters, and landscape
irrigation services for the new development in compliance with City of Carlsbad Engineering
Standards requirements.
30. Provide multiple cross-sections of the site to demonstrate differences in grade from adjacent
properties, existing and proposed grades on-site, fences and location of structures on-site and
on adjacent properties.
31. Meet with the Fire Department to identify the necessary fire protection measures required for
this project (access, fire hydrants, sprinkler system, on-site circulation, emergency access, etc.)
32. Plot stopping sight distance at all driveways.
33. This project requires off site grading OR improvements. Submit a copy of a recorded easement
or an agreement for the offsite work from the owners of the affected properties with your
application for a discretionary or grading permit.
34. Plot and call out the existing ESA linework and 200-foot buffer.
35. This project shall meet all the requirements stated in the Title 20 Subdivisions of City of Carlsbad
Code/ordinance, both Major and Minor subdivision.
36. A fully developed roadway with 84-feet of ROW from Badger Lane to the subdivision. The road
development will include sidewalks, bike paths, streetlights, fire hydrants, a bridge over Sunny
Creek, and landscape and irrigation. Unless PUD, all lots shall front a public road with at least 84-
feet of ROW, ultimate width might be reduced based on the full buildout condition based on the
Local Mobility analysis. The proposed road alignment shall not be affected by the flood plain.
37. CMWD to confirm if an upgrade of the existing water main is required. However, a new water
main will be required along the new public street for the installation of new fire hydrants.
38. A new sewer main will be required along the new public street for the ultimate buildout
condition of the project site and surrounding areas.
39. Utilities department will determine if existing single-family residence can remain with a septic
system.
40. Land Development Engineering department will require the following: sewer study, water study,
hydrology and hydraulic study, preliminary bridge design with flood plain analysis of Sunny
Creek, Preliminary PDP Storm Water Quality Management Plan (SWQMP).
41. This project will require a single water quality treatment facility for all onsite improvements.
42. This project will need to provide fully improved access to all neighboring landlocked properties.
43. The project is subject to Park-in-lieu fees.
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The project is subject to all requirements for Development Area 1 pursuant to the Local Facilities
Management Plan, Zone 15. The plan can be found at this link:
https://cityrecords.city.carlsbadca .gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=5157823&dbid=0&repo=Cit
yOfCarlsbad&searchid=2084de7c-3d66-4cd6-a362-0979b17a130d
Address the comments on the attached red lined plan.
Please be advised that a more in-depth review of the proposed development will occur with the
discretionary permit application when a more complete design of the project is provided.
Public Works-Environmental Sustainability, Habitat Management Plan :
Habitat Management Plan (HMP) Constraints Assessment
Project Summary
• The project proposes three single family homes within lot APN 2090404400, which would require
a lot split into 4 lots. Lot 1 (7.31 acres) includes an existing home with several accessory structures.
Lots 2-4 would be as follows: 2.68 ac, 2.52 ac, and 2.5 ac. It appears that the majority of Lots 2-4
would be impacted, but no impacts proposed to Lot 1.
• From the aerial map, it appears that most of lots 2-4 area already disturbed with agricultural use;
however, there is a small patch of what looks like native CSS or CHP. Lot 1 appears to be riparian
habitat. There would be one small area of offsite impact to connect an existing road to Lot 1.
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■ Any required wetland buffer, even if the wetland/riparian habitat is offsite (see the
city's Riparian and Wetland Buffer Guidelines (2010))
■ All temporary and permanent impacts, including Fuel Modification Zones, utility
easements, retention basins, manufactured slopes, roadway or other offsite
improvements, trails, etc.
■ The Fuel Modification Zone, which is to be counted as an impact.
f) A discussion of all impacts and mitigation
2. Any impacts within a Proposed Hardline area must be addressed as a boundary adjustment
through an HMP Minor Amendment to be processed through an Equivalency Finding. The
replacement habitat must be of equal or better value, adjacent to existing HMP hardline, and
approved by the Wildlife Agencies.
3. Because the project is within a Standards Area, the project requires an HMP Minor Amendment
to be processed through Consistency Findings and approved by the Wildlife Agencies.
4. Because the site is within a Standards Area, it is expected that establishment of a habitat preserve
may be required following the guidance of the Standards for LFMZ 15. Preserve requirements
include (1) Preserve Management Plan, (2) property analysis record (PAR) or other long-term
management cost estimate, (3) long-term management endowment funded by the developer, (4)
management agreement with an approved long-term manager, (5) recorded conservation
easement.
CONSTRAINTS ASSESSMENT
M itigation for Habitat Impacts
Impacts to habitat would be required to be mitigated at the ratios in HMP Table 11 Mitigation ratios or
fees; see HMP Table 11, page D-113. A Habitat Mitigation Fee would also be required.
Sensitive Species
Narrow Endemic Standards [See page D-90, and HMP Table 9, page D-97 to D110]
Special Species Standards[Least Bell's vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, Dunn's skipper; starts on page D-91]
Covered Species [species-specific mitigation; see Table 9 and input from qualified biologist]
Standards Areas -Local Facilities Management Zone 15 Standards
Project must meet Planning Standards as described below (HMP p. D-79):
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Public Works-Utilities:
1. Submit a water study for the proposed project that includes comparison of the existing and proposed
local distribution system demands, and domestic meter and fire sizing criteria per the applicable NFPA
fire flow requirements and the current CMWD Engineering Standards. The existing versus proposed
demand comparison shall include irrigation and agricultural demands and demand changes resulting
from the proposed development.
2. Submit a water modeling request through the City of Carlsbad online portal hydraulic data request
with proposed peak daily water demands and required fire flow. It is anticipated that the existing
water distribution system and PRS will need to be replaced and redesigned, but model results shall be
required to assess the extent of offsite improvements that shall be required.
3. Septic Sewer Systems for the newly proposed single-family residences + ADUs will need to be
approved through the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ).
If septic is not allowed for these sites, a new private sewer system will need to be extended to the
new parcel frontages in conformance with current Engineering Standards and from a suitable
connection into the public sewer system that is acceptable and approved by the District Engineer.
4. Provide an updated Civil Site Plan indicating all utility service connection locations, meter and
backflow sizes, and all piping appurtenances of the existing and for proposed system.
Housing and Homeless Services:
1. Existing Residential Units -The application is proposing to demolish existing residential unit(s), stating
that the property contains one single-family residence and several accessory structures. However, this
property is located within a High Fire Severity Zone and therefore is not subject to the Government
Code Sections 66300, 66300.5, 66300.6 ("Housing Crisis Act").
2. lnclusionary Requirements -Project is also subject to Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.85. The
project may satisfy the lnclusionary Housing requirement by provision of three (3) accessory dwelling
units (one per single-family residence proposed), restricted as low-income {80% AMI), or payment of
an in-lieu fee. Please specify the method of compliance.
Fire Prevention:
1. Parcel is in a mapped High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Provide a Fire Protection Plan (FPP) and an
evacuation plan and show all project design features that minimize risk or hazard. The FPP and
evacuation plan should include the following:
a. Provide project site risk analysis (topography, existing and proposed land use(s), vegetation
dynamics, and climate for all weather and conditions.
b. Provide anticipated fire behavior modeling (such as Flam Map and FARSITE analysis).
c. Estimate calls and demand for service analysis, emergency response and service travel time
coverage.
d. Identify and show evacuation route and time estimate analysis.
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2. Construction shall meet requirements found in the CA Wildland-Urban Interface Code for ignition-
resistant construction (Chapter 5) and section 603 for the FPP and landscape plans.
3. Fire apparatus access road requirements and specifications:
a. A fire apparatus access road (road that provides fire apparatus access from a fire station to a
facility, building or portion thereof) shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a
building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction.
b. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of
fire apparatus and shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface to
provide all-weather driving capabilities. Unimproved dirt road does not meet the surface
requirements of fire access roads and shall be improved.
c. The minimum width of fire access roadways in a designated fire hazard severity zone is 28 feet.
Private driveways used as required fire apparatus access roads serving no more than two
dwellings shall have a minimum width of 16 feet.
d. The grade for access roads shall not exceed 10% or 5.7 degrees. Cross-slope shall not be greater
than 2% for paved access roadways. Show slope and cross-slope on the plans.
e. Fire access roads shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.
If trees are located adjacent to the fire access roadway, place a note on the plans stating that all
vegetation overhanging the fire access roadway shall be maintained to provide a clear height of
13 feet 6 inches at all times.
f. Roadside clearance vegetation of 10 feet on either side of the fire access roadway may be required
to ensure safe use of the road during wildfire conditions.
g. Dead-end roadways in excess of 150 feet shall be designed and constructed with approved
turnarounds or hammerheads. Turnarounds shall meet the turning radius requirements outlined
in the CFD Fire Department Access and Water Supply Guideline, available on the city website.
4. Submit completed P99F form to determine fire flow requirements, and to determine number and
location of required hydrants. Please note this must be completed prior to submittal of a formal
application for the city for the project. A completed, city-reviewed P99F, shall accompany a formal
project application to the Planning Division.
5. Demonstrate location of existing and planned hydrants to meet spacing requirements per California
Fire Code Appendix C, Table C102.1
6. Fire sprinklers will be required in all new residential structures and ADUs.
Community Development Department
Planning Division I 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 442-339-2600
LOT 1
LOT 3LOT 2 LOT 4
7.13 Acres 2.52 Acres2.68 Acres 2.50 Acres
Pad Elev 183
Pad Elev 209
Pad Elev 245
-SHOW AND LABEL ALL EXISTING
EASEMENTS AND ANY PROPOSED
EASEMENTS
-PROJECT WILL REQUIRE A PUBLIC
ROAD, SHOW PROPOSED ROAD
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EX. 27" STL WATER MAIN
PER DWG. NO. 921-1
SHOW LOT LINES BEARING AND
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PROPERTY PERIMETER
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EX. 8" ACP WATER MAIN
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work is being proposed in adjacent
property. This work will require a letter
of permission to grade or easement
from adjacent property owner.
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