HomeMy WebLinkAboutCD 2017-0018; THE GRAND MADISON; Admin Decision LetterJuly 25, 2017
Kevin Dunn
Rincon Homes
3005 S. El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA 92672
SUBJECT: CD 2017-0018 (DEV15028)-THE GRAND MADISON
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The City Planner has completed a review of your application for a Consistency Determination, CD 2017-
0018, which is an exterior modification to a mixed use building located at 725 Grand Avenue (CT 15-
04(A)/RP 15-06(A), APN: 203-303-21). The proposed modifications to the building include:
• Replacing glass guardrails for the balconies with cable rail or equal guard rail system;
• Modifying full height glass for the residential units to incorporate a 3' -0" high painted stucco sill.
A decorative horizontal reveal will be included at the floor line to break-up the stucco and
maintain an aesthetically-pleasing look; and
• Revising cornice to remove the notches and metal cap and replace with a painted smooth
StoneKote cornice.
In order for a Discretionary Permit Consistency Determination to be approved, all of the following findings
must be made:
1} No project condition, feature, facility or amenity is changed or deleted that had been considered
essential to the project's design, quality, safety or function.
2} The request represents an upgrade in overall design features and or materials and improves upon
the project's compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.
3) The proposed revision does not change the density or boundary of the subject property.
4) The proposed revision does not involve the addition of a new land use not shown on the original
permit.
5) The proposed revision does not rearrange the major land uses within the development.
6} The proposed revision does not create changes of greater than ten percent provided that
compliance will be maintained with the applicable development standards of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code.
7) The proposed change will not result in any significant environmental impact, and/or require
additional mitigation.
8) The proposed change would not result in any health, safety or welfare impacts.
9) There were not any major issues or controversies associated with the original project which would
be exacerbated with the proposed change.
10} The proposed change would not be readily discernable to the decision makers as being
substantially different from the project as originally approved.
Community & Economic Development
Planning Division I 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 I 760-602-4600 I 760-602-8560 f I www.carlsbadca.gov
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After careful consideration of the circumstances surrounding this request, the City Planner has
determined that the application qualifies for a consistency determination with the approved permit in
that the proposed exterior modifications would not be readily discernable to the decision-makers as
being substantially different than what was approved and represent an overall upgrade since the
changes are more compatible with the proposed mix of uses.
Therefore, the City Planner approves the changes to the project based on Planning Division Administrative
Policy No. 35. Please submit two (2) blueline copies (24" X 36") of all applicable exhibits for the project
file of the amended plans. The copies must be submitted, stamped "Consistency Determination," and
signed by the City Planner prior to issuance of any grading or building permits for the project. The
Consistency Determination Title Block stamp, and other Title Block stamps, can be downloaded from the
City's website at http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/planning/applications.asp. The Title Block
(stamp) is located at the bottom of the page.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact your project planner, Shannon
Harker at (760) 602-4621.
CITY OF CARLSBAD
DON NEU, AICP
City Planner
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c: Patrick Smith, 2609 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Kirk Moeller, MAA Architects, Inc., Suite 250, 2173 Salk Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Kyrenne Chua, Project Engineer
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