HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDP 97-11; Golnick Residence; Hillside Development Permit (HDP) (3).- 4
THE
architects MIDGLEN STUDIO
august 14, 1997
Michael J. Holmiller
Planning Director
City of Carlsbad, CA 92009
Subject: Response to HDP 97-1 1, Golnick residence, letter, August 1 1, 1977
Attached is revision of grading plan for the above project indicating areas of cut
and fill as requested in compliance with F3 Hillside Development Permit
requirements.
The matter of requiring this project to be reviewed under the Hillside
Development formula borders on the ridiculous, since the standards are obviously
intended for large scale development and initial review labeled the hillside
development consideration “discretionary”. According to webster,
discretionary: subject or left to one’s own discretion (freedom of judgment or
choice). It appears no planning employe (as is typical in city government and
other bureaucracy) will make a reasoned judgment - only follow the adopted
rules to the letter.
With perhaps 200 yards of earth to be moved involving an area of 2300 sq. ft. (.07
Acre) it is difficult to make a case for preservation of the public’s interest and
safety, presumably the intent of the hillside ordinance. It is this kind of mandated
procedure that reinforces the public distrust in the governing establishment,
government of, by, and for the people indeed!
Patently, the rules operate only as a means of taxation when applied to the
trivial concerns of this project, not to mention the outrageous delay in the
execution of the project.
I trust we have answered the triviality of the current request and that these
remarks may elicit some element of sense of reason in the proceedings.
I urge you to claim discretionary judgment and dispense with the hillside
development aspects in this single-lot application. Let this applicant proceed
with his project.
L
copy to Lon Golnick