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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDP 02-10; Dunn Residence; Hillside Development Permit (HDP) (4)A + mihf Y/Z& City of Carlsbad April 21,2003 * James Dunn 431 6 Cassanna Way #305 Oceanside, CA 92057 SUBJECT: CDP 0242/HDP 02-10 - DUNN RESIDENCE Dear Jim, The Planning and Engineering Departments have reviewed your proposal for remedial grading which establishes the top of slope at approximately 151.5’ elevation. This proposal is acceptable and can be used to define the northern boundary of the developable pad. Closer examination of the project’s biology report reveals that the walls and remedial grading may impact an area described as very disturbed coastal sage scrubkhaparral mix. Please have the biologist verify that this proposal does not disturb any coastal sage scrub or chaparral habitat that would require mitigation. Additionally, the Fire Department has requested that the project provide a 60’ fire suppression zone required by the City’s Landscape Manual. Please have the biologist verify that pruning and thinning of any habitat within 60 feet of the proposed structures can be accomplished without impact to sensitive habitat. If habitat is impacted, mitigation must be proposed. A second issue is your proposal to construct a garage and small residence above the garage. The Planning Department has determined that a main residence above the garage could be supported, however, the proposed structure must conform to the City’s “Neighborhood Architectural Design Guidelines” (Council Policy 44 dated December 11, 2001 ). As stated in the attached guidelines, specific architectural treatment must be applied to front and rear elevations and exterior openings. Furthermore, if you intend to utilize the residence at some future date as a second dwelling unit, it is advisable that the residence be designed in accordance with the City’s second dwelling unit regulations to enable construction of another main residence on the lot in the future. Finally, the Fire Department has indicated that all structural features and aspects that face or abut the unimproved areas shall be required to incorporate 1 -Hour Fire-Resistive construction into the design. Please submit 4 sets of plans that depict your finalized proposal; i.e. all of the items requested in Michael Holzmiller’s letter dated October 10, 2002 and David Rick’s letter dated October 18, 2002, a grading plan with building footprint shown, a conceptual landscape plan identifying both landscaping of the graded slope and the 60’ fire suppression buffer utilizing non-invasive low fuel species in accordance with the City’s Landscape Manual, a letter from the project biologist indicating the information requested above, and architectural plans of the proposed structure illustrating compliance with the City’s architectural guidelines. These plans will be used to perform the required environmental a9 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 (760) 6024600 FAX (760) 602-8559 www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us -. analysis in accordance with CEQA. A 30-day public review period of the CEQA document must then occur prior to scheduling the project for a public hearing before the Planning Commission. Should you have questions regarding the above, please contact me at your convenience at (760) 602-4622. Sincerely, L2-b ANNE HYSONG, Associate Planner Attachments c: David Rick, Project Engineer Chris DeCerbo Gary Lipska, Aquaterra Engineering, Inc., 1843 Campesino Place, Oceanside, CA 92054