HomeMy WebLinkAboutAV 90-04; Thompson Wall; Administrative Variance (AV)August 21, 1990
Garth Packard
1729 Ivy Road
Oceanside, CA 92054
SUBJECT ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE - AV 90-4
The City has completed the review of your request for an Administrative Variance to allow
a retaining wall approximately nine feet in height in the side and rear yard setback at 1809
Oak Avenue in the City. of Carlsbad - Assessor’s Parcel Number 205-080-80.
It is the Planning Director’s Determination that the findings required by Section 21.51.010
of the Carlsbad Municipal Code cannot be made and therefore, DENIES this variance
request based upon the findings below:
Findines:
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Exceptional circumstances do not exist in this area. The increased height of the
existing retaining wall has allowed a larger side and rear yard and a pool has been
constructed within this side yard, however the topography over this lot is similar to
the surrounding residences which do not have overheight retaining walls.
This variance is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial
property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity. Although a pool has
been constructed within the increased side yard, there is still room in the rear and
opposite side yard to accommodate the pool and still leave room for an adequate
yard.
The granting of this variance would not be materially detrimental or injurious to
property in the vicinity as it would allow the retaining wall to remain in place and
subsequently be reinforced to increase stability.
The granting or denial of this variance will not adversely affect the comprehensive
general plan as this area is designated for residential uses of low to medium density.
2075 Las Palmas Drive - Carlsbad. California 92009-4859 (619) 438-1 161 -
Garth Packard
August 21, 1990
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If you wish to appeal this decision to the Planning Commission, you must do so within 10
days of this correspondence. Please contact your staff planner, Mike Grim, at (619) 438-
1161, extension 4329 for procedures or if you have any other questions.
Assistant Planning Director
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C: Chris DeCerbo
Bob Wojcik
Jim Davis
Erin Letsch
Angelina