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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-05-09; Planning Commission; Resolution 1512t '8 ': .I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 w w PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1512 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A VARIANCE TO: 1) SECTION 21.10.080(a) (1) TO REDUCE REQUIRED LOT WIDTH FROM 60 FEET TO 53 FEET: 2) SECTION 21.10.040 (a) (1) TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED SIDE YARD FROM 5.3 FEET TO 4 FEET TO ALLOW FOR A GARAGE: 3) SECTION 21,10.080(d) (4) TO ALLOW A PANHANDLE THAT IS 346 FEET INSTEAD OF THE MAXIMUM OF 150 FEET; AND APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PANHANDLE LOT AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 21.10.080, ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MAGNOLIA STREET BETWEEN GRECOURT WAY AND ADAMS STREET. CASE NO: V-288/MS-391 APPLICANT: Justo & Sylvia Castaneda WHEREAS, a verified application for certain property, t wit: A portion of Tract 241 of Thum Lands, City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, Assessor's Parcel NO. 205-28-10 has been filed with the City of Carlsbad and referred to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a reques as provided by Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 25th day of April, 1979, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribe law to consider said request; and WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad has determined V-288/MS-I to be consistent with the City of Carlsbad's Environmental Protection Ordinance because it is categorically exempt fror review according to Section 19.04.090(4) which exempts parcc splits in an urbanized R-1 Zone, and panhandles lot deter- minations; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and cons: the testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons who des: to be heard, said Commission considered all factors relatinc the Variance (V-288) and Minor Subdivision (MS-391) and foul the following facts and reasons to exist: v-288 1. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances 0: conditions applicable to the property that do not apply gent a. .I ., ll w W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ~ 21 I 22 23 24 25 26 27 I 28 to the other property in the same vicinity and zone. a. The existing parcel is 73 feet wide at the front property line and 217 feet wide at the rear resul in an IIL" shaped lot. (Section 21.41.080(a) (1)). b. This "L" shaped lot does not have adequate width allow a 20 foot panhandle and a standard 60 foot lot. (Section 21.41.080(a) (1)). c. The remainder of the block is developed with sing family homes through the use of panhandles, priva easements and short cul-de-sacs. (Section 21.41. d. The location of the existing garage does not allo a 20 foot panhandle, plus the required 5.3 foot side yard. (Section 21.10.040(a) (1)). e. There is an existing private easement on the east which can also be used as access to Parcel 2. A1 this will eliminate the creation of another long driveway opening onto the street, it creates a 34 foot side yard. (Section 21.10.040(a) (1)). 2. The variance is necessary for the preservation of a su stantial property right possessed by other property in the vicinity and zone but which is denied this property. a. A panhandle lot is the only logical way to develc this property. b. Placing the panhandle on the north is the logical location due to the existing easement and drivewa c. Other properties in the block have been developed in a similar manner. 3. The variance is not detrimental to the surrounding prc a. The surrounding properties are developed in a sin manner. b. There will be no additional units, only the rep12 ment of an existing structure. 4. The variance is consistent with the General Plan becal approval will allow development within the density limits E will upgrade the current housing stock. 5. The granting of the variance will not have the effect granting a special privilege not shared by other property j the vicinity and zone. ~ // // -2- 1. . I& zI /I w w 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 MS-391 1. The panhandle lot is consistent with the General Plan : cause it is within the allowed density. 2. The property cannot be adequately served by a public street. a. The lot is "L" shaped and has only 73 feet of str frontage. b. No public or private streets are projected for th interior of this block. 3. This panhandle lot will not preclude public street acc to other properties in the same block. a. No public streets are projected for this block. b. Other properties in the block have already been d veloped. 4. The buildable portion of the lot is 13,340 square feet is 115 feet by 114.98 feet. 5. The panhandle portion of the lot is 346 feet long and feet wide. 6. The front lot line is the easternmost line of the buil area of Parcel 2. 7. The proposed map is consistent with applicable City Public Facilities Policies and Ordinances. a. There are two sewer connections on the property. b. All other necessary public facilities, including schools, are available to serve the project. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, by the following voi approved V-288/MS-391 subject to certain conditions: V-288 1. Approval is granted for Parcel 1 on Exhibit A, dated ; 4, 1979. 2. Approval is for a variance from: 1) Section 21.10.080(a) (1) to allow a 53 foot wide 2) Section 21.10.040 (a) (1) to reduce the required s yard to 4 feet to allow for the garage -3- 9' I *I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 W w 3) Section 21.10.080(a) (4) to allow a panhandle that 346 feet long. 3. Additional structures in the narrow portion of Parcel shall be limited to mailboxes, fences, trash enclosures, landscape containers and nameplates. Except for mailboxes, the structures shall not be greater than 42 inches in heigh if located within 20 feet of the street property line. 4. The house on the front of the lot shall be demolished before the final parcel map is recorded. MS-391 1. The yard requirements shall be the same as for the R-1-7500 zone. 2. POI on An improved driveway shall be provided within the acce *tion of the lot from the public street to the parking ax the buildable lot at least twenty feet wide. The minimv overhead clearance shall be 13'6". The driveway shall be constructed to accommodate public service vehicles with a n of two-inch thich asphalt concrete paving on proper base wi rolled edges, and shall not be constructed prior to the completion of the construction phase of the project. 3. At all times during said construction phase, passible access shall be maintained to all rear properties served bl that easement. 4. Drainage from the lot shall be channeled down the pril access to a public street or special drainage means must be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 5. The lot shall have three nontandem parking spaces wit1 approach not less than twenty-four feet in length with pro1 turnaround space to permit complete turnaround for forward access to the street. The parking and access arrangement : be designed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 6. Structures permitted in the access portion of the lot shall be limited to mailboxes, fences, trash enclosures, 1: scape containers and nameplates. Except for mailboxes, tht structures shall not be greater than forty-two inches in height if located within twenty feet of the street proeprt] or greater than six feet in height beyond this point. 7. The pzoperty owner of such a lot shall agree to hold ' City or any other public service agency harmless from liab: for any damage to the driveway when being used to perform i public service. // -4- 8 * .. .. - L. I1 w W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19$1 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 8. Access from Parcel 1 shall be from the panhandle. The applicant shall waive all other access rights from Magnoliz Avenue to Parcel 1. AYES : L'Heureux, Rombotis, Schick, Larson Jose, Marcus NOES : None ABSENT : Wrench NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLTVED, that the abow recitations are true and correct. STEPHQn M. L I HEURBUX , Chairm: CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST : COMMISSION -5- , &> 2 _' 9 .. ;. ' 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 w w STATE OF CALIFORNIA 1 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 1 CITY OF CARLSBAD 1 ss I, JAMES C. HAGAMAN, Secretary to the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly introduced, approved and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad at a regular meeting of said Commission held on the 9th day of May, 1979, by the following roll call vote: AYES : L'Heureux, Rombotis, Schick, Marcus, LarSOn NOES : None ABSTAIN : None ABSENT: Jose, Wrench V-288/MS-391 -6-