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March 30,2001
City of Carlsbad
Planning Department
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
RE: Hillside Development Amendment
St. Amour Residence
Lot 264 Aviara Drive
Carlsbad, California
Dear Planning Department Personnel:
We are requesting a modification to the Hillside Development Permit for the St. Amour
Residence on Lot 264 on Aviara Drive, Carlsbad, California.
When the St. Amour's purchased Lot 264, the Hillside Development Requirement was
not adopted. We proceeded in designing a residence that required two (2) retaining walls
on the northerly property line. The City reviewed the concept and was supportive of the
solution.
We proceeded with the development of drawings and obtained approval from the Aviara
Architectural Design Review Board. During that period of time, the City adopted the
Hillside Development Ordinance which impacted this project.
This is the only lot on Aviara Drive that is impacted by the Hillside Ordinance. This
ordinance severely impacts the development of this lot, reducing the development of the
lot by more than 50% compared to all the other lots on Aviara Drive. Since the St.
Amour's purchased this lot at full market value when the hillside development was not a
factor, they stand to lose their investment into this property.
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The building of two (2) retaining walls in the side yard (north side property line) is a
good solution as the walls will not be visible to the public and will be lushly landscaped
to help soften the terracing effect.
Your consideration of our request to amend the Hillside Development Permit would be
appreciated. If you have any questions, regarding this issue, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
cc: Frank and Dorothy St. Amour