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Home My WebLink AboutCP 5; LEFFERDINK; Condo Permit (CP)FORM PLANNING 13 Date of Planning Commission Approval Receipt . iteAPPlicationoceived CONDOMINIUM PERMIT CITY OF CARLSBAD (PLEASE PRINT) 1. REQUEST: Condominium Permit for L units on property of approximately 0.102 acres.. 2. Location: The subject property is generally located on the and of Adams West side of Cove Drive the East side/ and 3. ASSESSOR'S NUMBER: Book207 Page Parcel 08 Book Page. - •Parcel (If more, please list on bottom of page). 4. OWNER(S) OR PRINCIPLE OF CORP.Barton W. Lefferdjnk and Marion M. - ove Drive, C 2008 43L_1668 ame ress C. Phone 5. Person responsible for preparation of plain: Harry L. Truax Truax & As_sociates 212 N. Freeman , O ceanside 92054 722-1J486 Name Address Zip Phone 6. Registration of License No: L.S.802 APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE:* I hereby declare that all information contained within this application is true; and that all standard conditions as indicated on the attach- went have beenryd, .understood and agreed to. .LAãress z i Phone /• 7)....... //t", /4. *NOTE: If the aicant is an agent to the property owner, a signed and notarized letter authorizing the applicant to represent the property owner must be submitted with the application. The City of Carlsbad Planning Department would appreciate the opportunity to work with the applicant throughout the Planning stages of the proposed development. In an effort to aid the applicant, the Planning Department requests that it be given an opportunity to evaluate and discuss the application and plans prior to submittal. This request is not a requirement; however, it may avoid major redrafting or revision of the plan which only serves to lengthen the processing time. ATTACHMENTS: Supplemental Information Form Planning . 20 Standard Conditions - Planning 27 preparation Check List Planning 32 Procedures - planning 36 S . ¶1 I I: F I AAA$'____J •A•• \ A. CY 'A t00 AT A , .-_-'•• AS , ok - N 'Al \ A N •A .?AA.'' 0 'A I A) F-' It • S., I , , • tAj - ''I '•S %. • A, • o , • t GAM fS2'— '1' 'A - ...,, • CSS'w VA • .. / c fi % )• 'Ak A AA3:A / J m • j a S A AT) 'A\A') •• / A ,• ,3ST( O vp pr I al I V6 .1N FX 50U t)A AD 0 1.51 A SP )) Q • 'A' 0 Z9 / ç • 7A Q ..J /7J 57j5(g •UOt) UT)IT) AI AAOST)T)) A 1I)r:AS SO Auo. A1L OL ATT)U1flSS oO A3 T)O Pq 5 SA IM Sp3td pATA. US I SA;I oA 50 CAAt OAt p ;noA T) S SA04, 'S i. . I I I ". çA k; • ( ( 7 I • to INOT 1. Ts is the porton of the L tDQIVL N approved plan that covered the ) !z landscaping. 2. Sprinklers are not included as areas are too small for heads. ! 3. Shape of plantersas motified • I in 1construction and approved by I city. I I • /•\ — F/ IT I \\ja. H/ It, I) 0 _-- H I jo ... A'' i• T:Q L W P'95'ac- U L -1.5 -ro Eco -niro AYYYS tL GENE RA LLOC1kO )4ôr To (\ ç4&Rbe (+Uvr A, P AfT-tV 0 LL IS fôt L_zoU<. 431O C.O f(VLr FCALE 7 - APPROVED 6111 '4 oaii. IOt2 2&5L J1 1. DA1E Z774 YLoT1L OUT Prt T I ( If after the information you have submitted has been reviewed, it is determined that further information is required, you will be so advised. APPLICANT: Barton W. Lefferdink and Marion M. Lefferdink - Name (individual, partnership, jointventure, corporation, syndication) 476 Cove Drive, Carlsbad, California 92008 Business Address 43L_l668 Telephone Number AGENT: Harry L. Truax, Truax & Associates Name 212 North Freeman, Oceanside, California 92054 Business Address .722-lLI86 Telephone Number MEMBERS: (Same as Applicant) Name (individual, partner, joint Home Address venture, corporation, syndication) Business Address Telephone Number Telephone Number Name Home Address Business Address Telephone Number Telephone Number (Attach more sheets if necessary) I/We declare under penalty of perjury that the information contained in this dis- closure is true and correct and that it will remain true and correct and may be relied upon as being true and correct until amended; 4 Agent, Owner, Partner BY 2 Aw I • SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FORM ) SPECIFIC PLAN/TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP/SPECIAL USE PERNIT/PUD/ CONDOMINIUM PERMIT/PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN/SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1. Gross Acres (or square footage if less than acre) 4294 sq. ft. 2. Number of Lots One 3. Type of Development Residential, Commercial, Industrial 4. Present Zone RW Proposed Zone (If change requested) 5. General Plan Land Use Designation High Density 6. Source of water supply - City of Carlsbad 7. Method of sewage disposal Same 8. Types of Protective Covenants to be recorded Typical Condo C C & Rs 9. Transportation modes available to service the development NCTD within 300 feet 10. School District(s) serving the property Carlsbad Unified 11. If your project is for or anticipates being for rrtôrethan 50 res- idential units do you prefer to dedicate land N.A. pay fees...... -, or a combination thereof 12. Methods proposed to reduce sound levels .....N.A. - Cohversioh . . . . . . 13 Methods proposed to conserve energy N.A. . ...Coiitricsn .......... . . Additional sheets may be attached if necessary to answer any of the above questions. FORM PLANNING 20 DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL 6/24/78 07 dr --- SAFECO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION REPORT' No. S-594424 Subdivision: Parcel Nap Dated: March 23, 1979 as of 7:30 A.M. For the benefit of the County of San Diego, any City within which the subdivision is located, the Subdivider and the Subdivider's Registered Civil Engineer or Licensed Land Surveyor. A preliminary examination of those public records which, under the recording laws, impart constructive notice of matters affecting the title to the land included within the exterior boundary shown on a map of the above referenced subdivision received on by SAFEC.O Title Insurance Company, herein called the Company, discloses that, at the date hereof, the only parties having any record title interest in said land whose signatures are necessary, under the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, on the map of said subdivision to be filed with the County Recorder of said County are set forth in Schedule A. This report is furnished as an accommodation, for the sole purpose of preliminary planning and facilitating the compliance with requirements necessary for the issuance of a Subdivision Guarantee. It is understood that the Company's liability is solely that expressed in such Guarantee, and that. no liability separate from or other than the Company's liability under saidGuarantee is assumed by this Report, except that if no Guarantee is issued under this Order the amount paid for this Report shall be the maximum liability of the Company. SAFECO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY By RICHA Title Officer PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION REPORT P-286 (G.S.) . SAFECO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION REPORT-SCHEDULE A No. S-594424 Subdivision: Parcel Map Dated: March 23, 1979, as of 7:30 A.M. The map hereinbefore referred to is a proposed subdivision of: Lot 8 of SHELTER COVE, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, according to Map thereof No. 5162, recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, April 23, 1963. RESERVING AND EXCEPTING all the oil, gas, mineral and other hydrocarbon substances lying below a depth of 500 feet from the surface of said land, without, however; the right of surface entry. The parties hereinbefore referred to are: VESTING: BARTON W. LEFFEEDINK and MARION N. LEFFERDINK, husband and wife, as community property EXCEPTIONS: 1. General and special district taxes, a lien not yet payable, for the fiscal year 1979-80. V 2. An Easement affecting a portion of said land, for the purposes stated herein and incidental purposes in favor of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company, For: The transmission and distribution of electricity and for all purposes connected therewith Recorded: March 17, 1957, as File No. 36713 of Official Records Affects: The easement and right ofway in the aforesaid lands is particularly described as follows: The Southeasterly 5.00 feet of said Lot 8. r . S-594424 Page two 3. An Easement affecting a portion of said land, for the purposes stated herein and incidental purposes in favor of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company, For: Underground telephone, telegraph and communication structures Recorded: July 19, 1963, as File No. 127076 Affects: The Easterly 75 feet of the Northerly 3 feet of Lot 8. 4. Covenants, conditions and restrictions, but deleting restrictions, if any, based upon race, color, religion or national origin, contained in an instrument recorded August 5, 1960, as File No. 127577 of Official Records and in instrument declaring a modification thereof recorded October 28, 1977, as File No. 77-447138. 5. An agreement for improvements in a public right of way dated July 21, 1978, executed by the City of Carlsbad and BARTON W. LEFFERDINK and MARION M. LEFFERDINK, husband and wife, as joint tenants, as owner, recorded July 28, 1978, as File No. 78-318303, wherein said owner grants said City a lien upon the land herein described and agrees, covenants and promises, -upon the terms, covenants and conditions therein contained to install and construct or cause to be installed or constructed certain public improvements. 6. An easem ant affecting a portion of said land, for the purposes stated herein and incidental purposes, in favor of: THE CITY OF CARLSBAD For: Public road purposes Recorded: July 28, 1978, as File No. 78-318304 Affects: The Northwesterly 3 feet of Lot 8 I I . •:. .. • \ •, • ••- • CITY OF CARLSBAD 1200 ELM AVENUE • CARLSBAD. CALIFORNIA 92008 • - 729.1181 F • - • £ RECEIVED FROM_________________________ DATE /_?7 4 P1 AflflRFSS A/C. NO. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT I' ibo TOTAL -;22 ) I • • E - • I • •• 1 • • • • 2fl6-19 2 -')3 Jeffrey & Susan Blankenship 44 Chinquapin Avenue Carlsbad, Calif. 92008 206-192-04 Jeffrey & Susan Blankenship 344 Chinquapin Avenue Carlsbad, Calif. 9200E 206-192-05 Fred H. Tilock 4510 Adams Street Carlsbad, Calif. 9200E 207-150-03 1/ 207-15 0 -12 Sam & Grace Lovullo Hamilton & Judy Kelly 15719 Hartsook St 1762 Oak Grove Encino, Calif. 91436 San Marino, Ca. 91108 207-15 0 -05 /3 207-150-15 ZZ Christine Goodman Trust Leslie & Mariann Wolfe 21241 Ventura Blvd. 10306 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 188 Mission Hills, Ca. 91340 Woodland Hills, Ca. 91364 207-15 0 -04 e Hugh & Elaine Moore 29312 Troon St. Laguna Miguel, Ca. 207-150-13 ZI Robert & Evelyn Jones 3545 Catalina St. 92677 Carlsbad, Calif. 92008 206-192-06 4 20 7-15 0-06 / 207-150-16 Fred H. Tiolock •Henry & Mary Lynch 408 N. Bender St. Donald K. Haggerty 1020 Manhattan Bch .Blvd. 4510 Adams Street Carlsbad, Calif. 92008 Glendora, Calif. 91740 Manhattan Beach, Ca. (Suite 200) 206-192-09 5 207-150-07-01 15 207-150-17 01+ Ross & Joanne Winton Patricia R. Even Rudolph Petreny 4460 Highland Drive 4576-A Cove Drive 424 Plaza Estival Carlsbad, Calif. 92008 Carlsbad, Calif. 92008 San Clemente, Ca.92672 206-192-10 207-150 -07 -02 15 20 7 -15 0-18 0.5 Ross & Joanne Winton Barton & Marion Eduard & Esther 4460 Highland Drive Lefferdink Wenzlaff Carlsbad, Calif. 92008 4576 Cove Drive 1640 Rodeo Road Carlsbad, Calif.92008 Arcadia, Calif. 92260 2o6-192-19 7 207-150-0 7-03 15 207-15 0 -1 9 Sam & Martha Guardamondo Thomas J. Miller Wm. & Mildred Schmidt 14-B Club Vista Lane 4576 Cove Drive 440 Oak St. San Luis Rey Downs, Carlsbad, Calif. 92008 Laguna Beach, Ca. 9 2 651 Calif. 92068 206-200-09 e 207-150-08 /, 207-150-20 21 H H M ConstructThn Co. Barton & Marion Florence R. Mock 231 Monarch Bay Lefferdink 1055 Palm St. Laguna Beach, Calif. 92677 4576 Cove Drive Carlsbad, Calif. 92008 Carlsbad, Calif. 92008 207-15 0 -01 9 2 07-15 0-09 7 207-150-21 Ze Sam & Grace Lovullo William & Robyn Butler Sally S. Kristof 15719 Hartsook St. Encino, Calif. 91436 34041 Chula Vista Dana Point, Ca. 92629 3235 Monroe St. Carlsbad, Calif. 92008 207-15 0 -02 /0 207-15 0-10 ' /8 207-150-22 013 Sam & Grace Lovullo William & Robyn Butler Donald K. Haggerty 157 19 Hartsook St. 34041 Chula Vista 1020 Manhattan Bch.Blvd. Encino, Calif. 91436 Dana Point, Ca. 92629 Suite 200 Manhattan Beach, Ca. - 207-15 0-11 ('9 207-150-23 30 Hamilton & Judy Kelly Ralph & Mary Haasl 33705 Calle 1762 Oak Grove Miramar J!"J L.074- San Marino, Ca. 91108 San Juan Capistrano. Calif. 92675 I . 20?_150_24 -31 Ralph & Mary Haasl 33705 Calle Miramar San Juan Capistrano, Calif. 92675 2 07-15 0 -25 Ralph & Mary Haasl 337 05 Calle Miramar San Juan Capistrano, Calif. 92675 207-150-26 33 Jack & Amy Reed 26301 Palisades Drive Capistrano Beach, Calif. 92624 207-150-27 - Bristol Cove-Property Owners 2965 Roosevelt St. Carlsbad, Calif. 92008 2 07-1 5 0-2 8 35 Morris & Patricia Kline 2652 5 La Zanja San Juan Capistrano, Calif. 92 675 2 07-15 0 -2 9 Donald W. Brown 4744 Pavlov Avenue San Diego, Calif. 92112 PAP DP. LEEj\ 0 cj çc '4 CASE NO.Z-i3 Date Rec'd 4J1-7179 DCC Date: PC Date______ Description of Request: -. '!J ' Assessor Book: I Page: Parcel: General Plan Land Use Description: P-_EDErflAL_}-AV*-_DE?*MTY Existing Zone:j _Proposed Zone:_____________________________ Acres:__ No. of Lots: DIYs 4 DU/Acre 4Q School District: Water District: Sanitation District: _ Coast Permit Area. -.7 20 19 PARK 910 - 3Z I 3To ANo. C 3 HT 2 \ 41 tO t 5 9 • &• Z rrL- -07 44 S1. lZ31 Z, 10 N 0.51 - ® ® 2 U \ \ V DQCZ 75 4 7O( S C- C) 4 I 0 )June 6, 1979 4576 Cove Drive Carlsbad, Ca. 92008 Mr. James Hagaman Planning Department City of Carlsbad Carlsbad, Ca. 92008 Dear Mr. Hagainan: 4570 Cove Dr. Subject: Conditions of CP5 As you suggested in our phone conversation of June 5, here are the conditions agreed upon between Mr. David Hauser my wife and myself: 1. We agreed that the electric meters should he enclosed in a wooden cabinet with doors so the meters can be read. The gas meters are very near the ground and below a slump stone wall. A cabinet around them would make the meters difficult to read. 2. It was suggested that we plant oleanders between the yuccas already planted near the top of the bank. This is City property, but we are glad to comply. Mr. Hauser said the size of the oleanders was not important sjncJ*ow very fast. We could not get them very l&rge, even though we went to several nurseries. We have planted five of them. These and the yuccas should form a solid hedge very shortly. 3. We had already agreed to install a wrought iron screened gate to screen the trash area. This also was agreeable with Mr. Hauser. Lj., We will install four lockable 480 cubic foot stora&e areas. I hope this is agreeable with you and your department and I would appreciate an answer at your earliest convenience. AtAJ LO1,t— Sincerely, 7 L) Barton W. Lefferdink 4ccefAZ6 14 S /i 7eee EE4' U b I 7/0 #J c - C'-5 CA is 1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008 TELEPHONE: (714) 729-1181 (itp of (Caribab June 4, 1979 Barton W. Lefferdink 4576 Cove Drive Carlsbad, California 92008 Subject: Approval and Conditions of CP-5 Dear Mr. Lefferdink: Your application for a condominium permit, CP-5, was approved on June 1, 1979, by the Planning Director. The approval is sub- ject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall cover the electric and gas meters in a wood or metal enclosure which will open to allow easy read- ing using decorative materials compatible with existing design. 2. The applicant shall install landscaping on the property line at the-top of the bank on Adams Street to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. The landscaping shall be of sufficient height and density to shield the second floor units and common recreation areas from traffic on Adams Street. 3. The trash area in the south sideyard shall be screened from adjacent properties and streets with decorative materials which are compatible with the existing design. 4. A 480 cubic foot storage area shall be constructed within, the garage. The areas shall be individually enclosed. 5. The above conditions shall be met prior to approval of the final map. If you have any questions regarding the approval or conditions, please call me at 729-1181, extension 25. Thank you for your patience. Sincerely, KAREN J. EE Planning Department KJL:jd cc: Engineering Department E . ©J ©© doo&00@1 601 pine avenue carlsbad,colifornia 92006 729-9291 April 16, 1979 Reference: Barton W. Lefferdink 4 Apartments to Condominiums 4570 Cove Drive Mr. Stephen L'Heureux, Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission City of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, California 92008 Attention: Mr. James C. Hagaman, City Planning Director Gentlemen: Our district has reviewed the proposed conversion of apartments to con- dominiums generally located at 4570 Cove Drive as referenced above and has evaluated the impact of that development on the facilities of our district. The Governing Board wishes to advise the City officials and the residents of Carlsbad that as residential units are added to the community, it is likely that many classes in the district will be crowded, resulting in possible impairment to the educational and transportational services offered to the students. It is also likely that school schedules may have to be changed, resulting in an increase in the year-round school program, or double sessions, or both. However, the district is able to assure you that school physical facilities will be available concurrent with need for this development as it is presently proposed. Very truly yours, g A ent aw cc Barton W. Lefferdink ROBERT A. CRAWFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION THOMAS L. CURTIN, M.D. W. ALLAN KELLY JOHN J. MAMAUX RICHARD R. O'NEIL, M.D. MARY A. SCHERR DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT .. '9 PROJECT REVIEW DATE: APL 1q. TO: FROM: Planning Department, City of Carlsbad RE: CASE NO.: LEFEPIt DCC APPLICATION REVIEW: MAYi,_ DCC FINAL REVIEW: JL$E._f5 _1979 Please comment below and return. For further information call the Planning Department at 729-1181, extension 25. COMMENTS: PLANNING FORM 58,' 4/79 . S STAFF REPORT DATE: June 1, 1979 TO: Planning Director FROM: Planning Department REQUEST: CONDOMINIUM PERMIT TO ALLOW A 4-UNIT CONDOMINIUM IN BRISTOL COVE. CASE NO: CP-5, APPLICANT: LEFFERDINK BACKGROUND Location and Description of Property The subject property is located in the Bristol Cove development between Adams Street and Cove Drive. There is an existing 4- unit, two story structure on the lot. There is a steep bank west of the first floor units leading up to Adams Street. Existing Zoning Subject Property: North: South: East: West: Existincr Land Use R-W R-W, R-1 R-W, R -1, R-T R-W R-1 Subject Property: High density apartments North: Apartments, condominiums South: Vacant, apartments East: Vacant, apartments West: Vacant Environmental Impact Information This project is exempt from environmental review according to Section 19.04.090(a) (8) which exempts the division of existing multiple family rental units into condominiums. Public Facilities The existing 4-unit apartment has all necessary public facilities. A letter has been received from the Carlsbad Unified School Dis- trict verifying that school facilities are available. The applicant has dedicated 3 feet along Adams Street for future developments. . . Past HistOrii and Related Cases CT 79-21CP-2, West, Planning Commission Resolution No. 1509. On April 25, 1979, the Planning Commission denied a request for a tentative map and an 8-unit condominium permit. The Commission cited the design and the intensity of development as reasons for denial. Major Planninq Considerations 1. Will approval of this condominium act as a precedent in this area? 2. Does the conversion meet all the requirements of the Condo- minium Ordinance and Title 20? 3. Should any conditions be attached to this Condominium Permit? 4. Is this an example of excessive intensiveness? DISCUSSION The intent of the condominium ordinance is to establish standards for condominiums and to provide a method to approve separate ownership of units within multiple unit buildings. The ordinance is also intended to provide for the conversion of existing develop- ments to condominiums. A conversion must meet the intent and standards of this chapter. Design The units are one bedroom, one bath, 710 square feet. Access to the units is by a stairway leading from the garage level to the first floor balcony. There is an interior stairway leading to the second floor landing. From this landing, there is a stairway leading down to the common area. Both downstair units have sliding glass doors leading from the bedroom to the common area. The laundry room can be reached from the common area or through the garages. Each unit has a private balcony which faces toward the waterway, although the view will be blocked when development occurs across the street. There is a steep bank on the rear of the property. The second level units are on the same approximate level as Adams Street. The overall plan for these condos embraces land, buildings, and landscaping. This complex has been built at a density of 37 dwelling units/acre. This density is consistent with surrounding densities and is permitted under the R-W, Residential Waterway Zone. Theie is adequate open recreation area and other amenities and, although there is some question that the off-street parking is inadequate, this development meets the requirements. The suoundinj area has been developed in a similar manner with high density condos and apartments. The addition of another condo çrilJ. not adversely affect the neighborhood. -2- S . The common areas ) laundry and recreation are accessible to the occupants of all units and will not be disrupted by the parking/driveway area. There is very little pedestrian circulation. The stairway from the drive area leads back and meets the stairway between the common recreation area and the laundry room. Development Standards Parking A special exception has been made for parking in the R-W Zone. The condominium ordinance indicates that only one space is required for each unit. The applicant has provided the four required spaces in garages. The garages have interior dimensions of 8 feet by 32 feet, excluding the area used for storage. The City requires that all spaces be at least 8.5 feet wide and have an area of 170 square feet. The extra length in the garage may allow tandem parking for two cars. Due to the small amount of available parking, it is likely that cars will be parked in the driveway. This may cause a problem since the drive is short and narrows at the street. No visitor parking is required in the R-W Zone. The theory behind the increased parking requirements for condominiums is that owner families will have more cars and visitors. It is not likely that, simply because it is the R-W Zone, the owner families will have fewer cars and fewer visitors than owner families in the R-3 or RDM Zones. Refuse Area The units will have separate refuse pick-up. The applicant will be required to shield the garbage can area to the south of the building. Storage Space Each unit will be provided adequate storage space in the garage area. The applicant will need to enclose a storage space for each unit that is at least 480 cubic feet. The storage area extends into the garage, but not into the required parking space. Laundru Facilities A laundry room will be provided on the garage level of the building. It is accessible from both the garages and from the common recreation area. The room is quite large and may possibly be used for recreation or storage. -3- . . Open Recreation Area A private balcony has been provided for each unit. The upstairs balconies have 144 square feet each. The downstairs balconies have 190 square feet in one and 115 square feet in the other. In addition, there is a 310 square foot common area. All recreation areas will have astro turf. There will be a barbecue in the common area. The ordinance requires 200 square feet per unit, a total of 800 square feet. There is a total of 903 square feet of open recreation area including both private balconies and the common patio. In addition, this property will have access to the waterway area. Landscaping There is very little area on this lot which can be land- scaped. There are two small planter areas at the driveway entrance on Cove Drive. These planters contain agaves, yuccas, and bird of paradise. These plants require very little mainten- ance and are drought tolerant. The slope to Adams Drive has been landscaped in a similar manner with plants which require little water. T7 4-4 7 44-4r Separate gas and electric service has been provided for each of the four units. There is one common water meter for the complex. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of CP-5 based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions. Findings 1. CP-5 meets all provisions of Section 21.47 and is consistent with all applicable plans. 2. The site is suitable for this type and density of development since surrounding properties have been developed in a similar manner. 3. The condo conversion is compatible with existing and future land use in the area. 4. The conversion is consistent with all Public Facilities Policies and Ordinances. a) The units have all necessary utilities. b) School facilities are available to serve these units. 5. This project is exempt from environmental review according to Section 19.04.090(8). I Conditions 1. This project is approved as shown on CP-5, Exhibit B, dated April 30, 1979, on file in the Planning Department. 2. The applicant shall cover the electric and gas meters in a wood or metal enclosure which will open to allow easy reading using decorative materials compatible with existing design. 3. The applicant shall install landscaping on the property line at the top of the bank on Adams Street to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. The landscaping shall be of sufficient height and density to shield the second floor units and common recreation areas from traffic on Adams Street. 4. The trash area in the south sideyard shall be screened from adjacent properties and streets with decorative materials which are compatible with the existing design. 5. A 480 cubic foot storage area shall be constructed within the garage. The areas shall be individually enclosed. 6. The above conditions shall be met prior to approval of the final map. CP-5 APPROVED ON 7'7 Date Un C. HAGAMA/ ning Director KJL/ar 611179 I S STAFF REPORT DATE: May 23 1 1979 TO: DCC FROM: Planning Department RE: CP-5 APPLICANT: Lefferdink REQUEST: CONDOMINIUM PERMIT TO ALLOW A 4-UNIT CONDOMINIUM IN BRISTOL COVE BACKGROUND Location and Description of Property The subject property is located in the Bristol Cove development between Adams Street and Cove Drive. There is an existing 4- unit structure on the lot with a density of 40 du/acre. Existing Zoning Subject Property: North: South: East: West: Existing Land Use R-W R-W, R-1 R-W, R-1, R-T R-W R-1 Subject Property: High density apartments North: Apartments, condominiums South: Vacant, apartment East: Vacant, apartments West: Vacant Environmental Impact Information This project is exempt from environmental review according to Section 10.04.090(a) (8) which exempts the division of existing multiple family rental units into condominiums. General Plan Information The General Plan designates this property as Residential High Density, RH, which allows 20-30 dwelling units/acre. This pro- ject is an existing 4-unit complex built at a density of 40 du/acre. Public Facilities The existing 4-unit apartment has all necessary public facilities. A letter has been received from the Carlsbad Unified School Dis- trict verifying that school facilities are available. Past History and Related Cases CT 79-2/CP-2 West, Planning Commission Resolution No. 1509. On April 25, 1979 the Planning Commission denied a request for a tentative map and an 8-unit condominium permit. The Commission cited the design and the intensity of development as reasons for denial. Major Planning Considerations 1. Will approval of this condominium as as a precedent in this area? 2. Does the conversion meet all the requirements of the Condo- minium Ordinance and Title 20? 3. Should any conditions be attached to this Condominium Permit? 4. Is this an example of excessive intensiveness? DISCUSSION Design The units are one bedroom, one bath, 710 square feet. Access to the units is by a stairway leading from the garage level to the first floor balcony. There is an interior stairway leading to the second floor landing. From this landing, there is a stairway leading down to the common area. Both downstairs units have sliding glass doors leading from the bedroom to the common area. The laundry room can be reached from the common area or through the garages. Each unit has a private balcony which faces toward the waterway, although the view will be blocked when development occurs across the street. There is a steep bank on the rear of the property. The second level units are on the same approximate level as Adams Street. The overall plan for these condos enbraces land, buildings, and landscaping and conforms to all adopted plans in the area. There is adequate open recreation area and other amenities and, although there is some question that the off-street parking is inadequate, this development meets the requirements. The surround- ing area has been developed in a similar manner with high density condos and apartments. The addition of another condo will not adversely affect the neighborhood. -2- . The common areas are accessible to the occupants of all units and will not be disrupted by the parking/driveway area. There is very little pedestrian circulation. The stairway from the drive area leads back and meets the stairway between the common recreation area and the laundry room. Development Standards Parking A special exception has been made for parking in the R-W Zone. The condominium ordinance indicates that only one space is required for each unit. The applicant has provided the four required spaces in garages. The garages have interior dimensions of 8 feet by 32 feet, excluding the area used for storage. The City requires that all spaces be at least 8.5 feet wide and have an area of 170 square feet. The extra length in the garage may allow tandem parking for two cars. Due to the small amount of available parking, it is likely that cars will be parked in the driveway. This may cause a problem since the drive is short and narrows at the street. No visitor parking is required in the R-W Zone. The theory behind the increased parking requirements for condominiums is that owner families will have more cars and visitors. It is not likely that, simply because it is the R-W Zone, the owner families will have fewer cars and fewer visitors than owner families in the R-3 or RDM Zones. Refuse Area The units will have separate refuse pick-up. The applicant will be required to shield the garbage can area to the south of the building. Storage Space Each unit will be provided adequate storage space in the garage area. The applicant will need to enclose a storage space for each unit that is at least 480 cubic feet. The storage area extends into the garage, but not into the required parking space. Laundry Facilities A laundry room will be provided on the garage level of the building. It is accessible from both. the garages and from the common recreation area. The room is quite large and may possibly be used for recreation or storage. . . Open Recreation Area A private balcony has been provided for each unit. The upstairs balconies have 144 square feet each. The downstairs balconies have 190 square feet in one and 115 square feet in the other. In addition, there is a 310 square foot common area. All recreation areas will have astro turf. There will be a barbecue in the common area. The ordinance requires 200 square feet per unit, a total of 800 square feet. There is. a total of 903 square feet of open recreation area including both private balconies and the common patio. In addition, this property will have access to the waterway area. Landscaping There is very little area on this lot which can be land- scaped. There are two small planter areas at the driveway entrance on Cove Drive. These planters contain agaves, yuccas, and bird of paradise. These plants require very little mainten- ance and are drought tolerant. The slope to Adams Drive has been landscaped in a similar manner with plants which require little water. Utilities Separate gas and electric service has been provided for each of the four units. There is one common water meter for the complex. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of CP-5 based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions. Findings 1. CP-5 meets all provisions of Section 21.47 and is consistent with all applicable plans. 2. The condo conversion is compatible with existing and future land use in the area. 3. The conversion is consistent with all Public Facilities Policies and Ordinances. Conditions 1. CP-5 is approved as shown on Exhibit B, dated April 30, 1979, on file in the Planning Department. 2. The applicant shall cover the electric and gas meters, still allowing them to be read easily. -4- I . 3. The applicant shall install a 3½ foot fence at the west property line. 4. The garbage can area in the south sideyard shall be screened from adjacent properties and streets. 5. A 480 cubic foot storage area shall be constructed within the garage. The areas shall be individually enclosed. KJL: j d 5/11/79 -5-