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Home My WebLink AboutV 351; Ocean Pine Limited; Variance (V)-?PLICATION SUBMImAL DATE: EW EPTEMBER 19, 1983 STAFF REPORT DATE : TO : FROM: SUBJECT: I. November 9, 1983 Planning Commission Land Use Planning Office CT 83-26/CP-25O/V-351 - OCEAN PINE LTD. - Request for a Tentative Tract Map and Condominium Permit for nine attached dwelling units on .45 acres on property located at 347 Pine Avenue, between Lincoln Street and Washington Street. Also, request for approval of a variance to allow decreased driveway width on the project . RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution Nos. 2215 and 2216, APPROVING CT 83-26/CP-25O/V-351, respectively, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. 11. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant is requesting two actions. The first is approval of a nine unit condominium project on a long (300 feet) and narrow (65 feet) lot in the R-3 zone. The second is a variance to the zoning requirement for a 24 foot wide driveway. The project proposes a 21 foot driveway. As shown on Exhibits "A" and nBn, the project involves 2- linear, 2-story over parking (3 story total) condominium buildings which will reach a maximum 35 feet high. Exhibit "R" floor plans demonstrate how each unit will possess two decks overlooking the driveway and related landscape area. A common recreation area, including a spa, wood deck, and picnic benches, will occupy the area between the two buidings. Visitor parking is also provided in this area. The project would result in an overall density of 20 du/ac, which is at the low-end of the general plan density (RH) range of 20-30 du/ac. 111. ANALYSIS Planning Issues 1) Does the proposed project satisfy the design criteria and development standards of the planned development ordinance? 2) Is the project compatible with surrounding development? . 3) Can the project meet the four required findings for approval of a variance? Specifically: (a) That the lot has exceptional or extraordinary circumstances; (b) That without the variance, the owner is being denied a substantial property right; (c) That the variance will not be harmful to the public welfare; and (d) That the variance will not adversely affect the general plan. Discussion - (CT 83-26/CP-250) The subject parcel is one of dozens of long and narrow parcels that make up the beach area. This area is designated for future high density development. The area is presently in a state of transition where old, single-family houses are being demolished to provide multi-family housing. Staff encourages these lots tp develop together as a larger planned development, to provide greater flexibility in site design. The applicant has indicated it is not feasible for this lot to join neighboring lots to develop. As a result, the design alternatives on this lot are severely limited. The linear appearance of the buildings should be adequately broken up by the central building split which makes room for the common recreation facilities. Interest will be added to the facade through the use of double balconies and minor architectural features. Landscape wells on both sides of the driveway will help break its monotony. Staff believes that, considering the lot constraint (narrow width), the project meets the design criteria of the planned development ordinance. The project also provides sufficient setbacks, parking facilities, recreation and storage area, and all other requirements, to meet the development standards of the planned development ordinance. Storage is provided in the garages. Discussion (V-351) Staff also believes that this project meets the findings required for approval of a variance. The lot has exceptional or extraordinary circumstances because it is designated for multi- family use, but is constrained by a 65-foot width. The applicant is being denied a property right because all properties in this area are zoned for high density residential development, and narrow lots such as this, if held to required driveway widths, would likely result in units much smaller than on other sites in the area. Also, the granting of this variance will allow the construction of a landscape buffer to soften the view of the driveway and help shield it from neighboring property. This is a normal requirement and amenity on other projects in the area. -2- Staff believes that this project wll not harm the general public since there is a small number of units and two cars can pass each othdr on a 21-foot wide driveway. Also, the 24-foot backup from parking spaces will be maintained. The fire marshal1 has indicated that fire protection will not be adversely affected. Staff can foresee no way in which the granting of this variance will harm the intent of the general plan. In summary, staff recommends approval of the project and the variance request. IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Land Use Planning Manager has determined that this project will not have a significant impact on the environment and, therefore, has issued a Negative Declaration on October 15, 1983. Attachments 1) Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 2215 and 2216 2) Location Map 3) Background Data Sheet 4) Disclosure Form 5) Environmental Documents 6) Exhibits "A", "B", "C" and "D", dated November 9, 1983 PJK:ad 10/26/83 -3- CASE JYO: Cl! 83-26/8-250/V-351 APPLICANT: OCEAN PINE, LTD. RWUEST AND LOCATIokJ: 9 unit cmdmdnirn at 347 Pine Avenue LEGAT; DESCRIPTION: the mrtheasterly 65 feet of lot 218 and the northeasterly 65 feet of the northwesterly 100 feet of lot 29 of Thum Lands filed h San Diego County on Decaber 9, 1915 APN: 206-210-06 ACreS .45 - Proposed NO. of ~ats/units 9 Land Use Designation -- RH Density Allowed - 20-30 -- Density Pmposed 20 Existiny Zone -- R-3 -- - Propceed Zone Same Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: zoning Site R-3 North R-3 South R-3 - East R-3 West R-3 Land Use SED VAC SFD VAC MJ?D PUBLIC FXILITIES School District Carlsbad FJater Carlsbad Sewer Carlsbad Ew’s 9 Public Facilities Fee Agreanent, dated Septenber 15, 1983 X Negative Declaration, issued October 12, 1983 - E.I.R. Certified, dated -- me, --- - - __ DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES LAND USE PLANNING OFFKE 1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008-1989 (619) 438-5591 PWECT AEDRESS/LOCATIoN: 347 Pine Avenue, PKNE;CT ESCRIP!ITON: Nine unit tentative tract map a& mndminium permit, Also a variance to reduce driveway width, The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the above described project pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad, review, a Negative Declaration (declaration that the project will not have a significant impact on the enviroment) is hereby issud far the subject project. Land Use Planning Office. As a result of said Justification for this action is on fils iii the A copy of the Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in the Land Use Planning Office, City Hall, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, CA. 92008. Comments from the public are invited. Please subnit ments in writing to the Land Use Planning Office within ten (10) days of date of issuance. DATED: October 12, 1983 CASE ND: CT 83-26/8-250/V-351 Land Use Planning Manager APPLICANT: Ocean Pine, Ltd. PUBLISH WE: October 15, 1983 ND-4 5/8 1 If after the infornation you have submitted has been reviewed, it is determine ' ..t$at-.further infomation - required, you will be so ad.-&- .. t artnership APPLICANT: OCEAN PIFIX L1XITF.D. a C-d P .. 'S * Name -(individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, syndication) -. .. ,. ... -. . ~ MEHBERS: . .. . 690 Elm A& f204, Carlsbad, CA .9208 Business Address .. (619: 434-7173 Telephone Numbar .. .. Name .- -. - _. Business Address .- 0' . . -4 . Telephone Number -. . 2224 RUNNING SPKCI@ PL- H3WY W. TUBBS I11 ENcINITAS, CALIFORNIA 92024 . Nune .(individual, partner, joint. Xome Address venture, corporation, syndication) Yhaging General Parmer 690 J7Jm Ave. #204. Carlsbad. CA 92008 Business Address J .. (619) 434-7173 Telephone Ner Telephone Xurdber ERCXXS A. WRTHING ' 247 JUNIPER AVE. :&!e Yhnaging General Partner 3siness Address i IA 97008 Erne Pddress CA 97008 Telephone Yunber (613) 729-3965 Telephor?e NcslSer -- 7218 MFF'ODIL PL. 1241 TAMARACK AW. 6py'IILsBAD,CA 92008 CAlirsEAD, CA. 92008 . BISHOP, CA 93514 . __~ (A&g19h 729-3686 (619 j.. --%7:2225 ac more sheets if necessary) ( 619 1 438-0132 . I/we do,cl..-e uzder Penalty of perjury that the infomation contained in this ais- closure is trUe and correct and that it will remain true and, correct and may be- relied upon as being true and correct until anended. .. . .. 1 OCEAN PINE LMTED Applicant v. mral Partner *. APPLICANT DISCLOSURE FORM (CONTINUED) .. , MINI-GARDEN FUXER3, INC. P.S.T. RALPH E. WDRTHING, TNJ!XEE 443 ARBOLES DR. RURAL ROUTE %2 BISHOP, CA. 93514 (619) 387-2225 , EIlwARD J. OBEJI, M.D., INC. D.B.P.P. EIXJARD J. OBEJI, lRU!TlE 3650 E. SOUTH STNET #212 LAKEWDOD, CA 90712 (213) 633-1616 , I 'I