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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDP 98-17; Gunter Residence; Coastal Development Permit (CDP) (11)RICHARD AND LORRAINE GRISWOLD 4051 SKYLINE ROAD • CARLSBAD, CA • 92008 June 15, 1998 Mr. Michael Holzmiller Planning Department Director City of Carlsbad 2075 La Palmas Road Carlsbad, CA 92009 RE: Case file CDP 98-17 Parcel 207-082-04 4160 Sunnyhill Drive Dear Mr. Holzmiller: Attached, please find a petition signed by eighty property owners in and around the Skyline/Sunnyhill neighborhoods. These signatures were collected over a seven day period and should suggest the strength of objection to the current project at 4160 Sunnyhill. We are extremely concerned regarding the use of the "low income housing" mandate to effectively create a precedent for future rental projects being approved and built within our neighborhoods. The City of Carlsbad and perhaps a few property owners would argue that these "second dwelling" properties are only for relatives who need closer supervision and that they will always be owner occupied in terms of the main house. However, we would ask, does the City of Carlsbad have an enforcement agency which will be maintaining a watchful eye on these dwellings to assure the properties are inhabited by owners? We doubt this is the case and most assuredly many of these main dwellings and second dwelling units will be eventually evolve into rental properties. Carlsbad Highlands was built with a specific purpose in mind and that was for single family residential properties (Rl-1500 usage). Although we are sure La Jolla, Del Mar and other fine cities within the coastal area are dealing with the same mandate you can rest assured they are not setting the ball rolling to destroy their most desirable and established neighborhoods. We look forward to discussing this further at the June 17, 1998 Planning Commission hearing. 4051 SKYLINE ROAD • CARLSBAD, CA • 92008 6 June 1998 Planning Commission City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad CA 92008 Re: For reading at meeting of 6:OOPM June 17,1998 in Chambers Coastal Development Permit Case File: CDP 98-17 Parcel 207-082-04 4160Sunnyhill Drive Sirs: There are many good and valid reasons for denying any permit that would have the effect of leading to the potential doubling of the residential density of the Carlsbad Highlands area of North Carlsbad. The granting of permits for second dwelling units, apparently for meeting the needs of a state mandated increase in "low income housing", effectively changes the zoning of this area from R1-15000 to R2-15000 with no limitations on the usage of the second dwellings or the number of inhabitants (and additional vehicles) that will be added to the neighborhoods. However, since this Commission is acting in behalf of the Coastal Commission in the review of this proposed project, I will confine my comments to those issues dealing with the potential negative effect on the coastal environment. The streets in the area in question are of substandard width, and have no curbs, gutters or sidewalks. There exists no effective desilting basin or erosion control holding system between Carlsbad Highlands and the sea. Runoff from the effects of rainfall and residential watering cascade down these steep streets and hillsides and directly into the coastal wetlands of the Carlsbad public beaches and the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. These waters are subject to significant pollution from such sources as garden and lawn chemicals and fertilizers, animal droppings, petroleum products such as motor oil and fuels, cleaning solvents, garbage and trash, human excrement, and building materials. We know that ail of these pollutants and more end up in our waterways and on our beaches. It is simply a matter of degree that makes the difference between an acceptable risk to human, wildlife and ecosystem health, and a serious threat. When you grant this permit, you allow the potential to double the negative effects of human habitation in this area. After this project is completed, another will apply for permit, then another, and another. Some will claim the need for additional dwellings to house aging parents, others need space for returning children, many will seize the opportunity to create rental income and load up the additional units with as many tenants as possible. The result is the same: you double the density; you double the pollution and you double the danger to our coastline. If you are to responsibly represent the California State Coastal Commission in these matters, you will carefully consider these risks in making your decision. As a concerned citizen of this fine city, and resident of the neighborhood in question, I urge you to reject this and all applications for additional dwellings on our R1 lots. Thank youfor your consideration of these issues. Robert Payne 4061 Skyline Rd. Carslbad, CA 92008 cc: State Coastal Commission Sierra Club David Turner, Pres. Bristol Cove POA Robin Putnam, VP Bristol Cove POA Kelly Management Group We object to the addition of a primary residence at 4060 Sunnyhill Dr., Carlsbad. Gunter Residence CDP 98-17. 1. It devalues single family residences in the Carlsbad Highlands adjacent development. 2. It leads to a future area-wide R2 zoning. 3. It destroys the land usage for which the Carlsbad Highlands was planned. Name Address < /T) /i Ufl> We object to the addition of a primary residence at 4060 Sunnyhill Dr., Carlsbad. Gunter Residence CDP 98-17. 1 . It devalues single family residences in the Carlsbad Highlands adjacent development. 2. It leads to a future area-wide R2 zoning. 3. It destroys the land usage for which the Carlsbad Highlands was planned - Rl- 15000 Name Address W\ $mwuAu We object to the addition of a primary residence at 4060 Sunnyhill Dr., Carlsbad. Gunter Residence CDP 98-17. 1. It devalues single family residences in the Carlsbad Highlands adjacent development. 2. It leads to a future area-wide R2 zoning. 3. It destroys the land usage for which the Carlsbad Highlands was planned. / AI\ Address We object to the addition of a primary residence at 4060 Sunnyhill Dr., Carlsbad. Gunter Residence CDP 98-17. 1. It devalues single family residences in the Carlsbad Highlands adjacent development. 2. It leads to a future area-wide R2 zoning. 3. It destroys the land usage for which the Carlsbad Highlands was planned. Name Address g^ S^c^^ LJLff Co~JU Ij-J ^'Looy , f^^J P. 01 We object to the addition of a primary residence at 4060 Sunnyhill Dr., Carlsbad Gunter Residence CDP 98-17. 1. It devalues single family residences in the Carlsbad Highlands adjacent development. 2. It leads to a future area-wide R2 zoning. 3. It destroys the land usage for which the Carlsbad Highlands was planned - Rl -1/2 acre or larger lots Name Addre We object to the addition of a primary residence at 4060 Sunnyhill Dr., Carlsbad. Gunter Residence CDP 98-17. 1 . It devalues single family residences in the Carlsbad Highlands adjacent development. 2. It leads to a future area-wide R2 zoning. 3. It destroys the land usage for which the Carlsbad Highlands was planned - Rl- 15000 Name Address Jem /vt f jkv. We object to the addition of a primary residence at 4060 Sunnyhill Dr., Carlsbad. Gunter Residence CDP 98-17. 1. It devalues single family residences in the Carlsbad Highlands adjacent development. 2. It leads to a future area-wide R2 zoning. 3. It destroys the land usage for which the Carlsbad Highlands was planned. Name _ Address