HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-07-15; Planning Commission; Resolution 34064:
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3406
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAEUSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
A 58 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT TOWNHOUSE PROJECT
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HARWICH
DRIVE AND EDGEWARE WAY.
CASE NAME: CALAVERA HILLS VILLAGE “L-1”
APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. SDP 92-5 FOR
CASE NO: SDP 92-5
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8 referred to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, a verified application has been filed with the City of Carlsbad anc
9 WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request as provided by Titlt
lo 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Code, the Plannini
Commission did, on the 15th day of July, 1992, consider said request on property describec
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Lot 1 of Carlsbad Tract No. 85-30 in the City of Carlsbad, County of
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the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, May 9,1987. 16
17 I/ WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimong
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factors relating to SDP 92-5. 19
and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered al.
20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commissior
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to the following conditions:
find in^:
27 1. The project is consistent with the City‘s General Plan since the proposed density o
28 11.3 du’s/acre is within the density range of 8-15 du’s/acre specified for the site a:
indicated on the Land Use Element of the General Plan, and is at or below tht
growth control point of 11.5.
of the City of Carlsbad as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commissior
recommends APPROVAL of SDP 92-5, based on the following findings and subjec
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The site is physically suitable for the type and density of the development since the
site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate residential development at the
density proposed. The project will not adversely impact the neighborhood, and the
street system is adequate to handle the project's traffic. The town house building?
will maintain a 5 to 20 foot setback from the internal driveways and there are nc
areas along the driveway where there will be three-story building elevation:
opposite each other on either side of the driveway. The driveway building elevatior
are not visible from the public street. The driveway elevations have single-stoq
roof elements, multiple insets and offsets along the facades, and sufficient materia
details to provide pedestrian scale and visual interest.
7 11 3. The project is consistent with all City public facility policies and ordinances since
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The Planning Commission has, by inclusion of an appropriate condition to thi!
project, ensured building permits will not be issued for the project unless the Cit,
Engineer determines that sewer service is available, and building cannot OCCUI
within the project unless sewer service remains available, and the Planning
Commission is satisfied that the requirements of the Public Facilities Element of the
General Plan have been met insofar as they apply to sewer service for this project.
12 4. The proposed project is compatible with the surrounding future land uses since
Plan. 13 surrounding properties are designated for residential development on the General
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5. This project will not cause any significant environmental impacts and a Negative
Declaration has been issued by the Planning Director on April 30, 1992 and
recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on July 15, 1992. 11:
recommending approval of this Negative Declaration the Planning Commission has
considered the initial study, the staff analysis, all required mitigation measures and
any written comments received regarding the significant effects this project could
have on the environment.
6. The applicant is by condition, required to pay any increase in public facility fee, 01
new construction tax, or development fees, and has agreed to abide by any
additional requirements established by a Local Facilities Management Plan prepared
pursuant to Chapter 21.90 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. This will ensure
continued availability of public facilities and will mitigate any cumulative impacts
created by the project.
z3 7. This project is consistent with the City's Growth Management Ordinance as it has
been conditioned to comply with any requirement approved as part of the Local
Facilities Management Plan for Zone 7. 24
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Unified District.
9. Park-in-lieu fees are required as a condition of approval.
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8. School fees will be paid to ensure the availability of school facilities in the Carlsbad
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IO. All necessary public improvements have been provided or will be required as
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11. The applicant has agreed and is required by the inclusion of an appropriate
condition to pay a public facilities fee. Performance of that contract and paymenl
of the fee will enable this body to find that public facilities will be available
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12. The project provides affordable housing units that will be available to low incomc
residents.
7 13. The project is consistent with the General Plan and the Calavera Hills Master Plar
as explained in Sections A and B of this report. The project would not have 2
8 significant impact on the environment as discussed below in Section F of this report
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14. The bulk and scale of the proposed two and three-story townhouse buildings woulc
be compatible with the surrounding residential development. The proposec
between the duplex multi-family uses to the north and the future commercial anc
existing community park land uses to the south. A 20 to 30 foot building setback
along Harwich Drive would provide an adequate buffer between this project and thc
public street and exceed the existing street setbacks of the duplex residentia
buildings located to the north.
townhouse multi-family residential land use would provide an appropriate transitior
14 15. The townhouse buildings would maintain 5 to 20 foot setbacks from the interna
15 driveways and there are no areas along the driveway where there would be three
story elevations opposite each other on either side of the driveway. The drivewag 16 elevations are not visible from the public street. The driveway building elevation!
17 have single-story roof elements, multiple insets and offsets along the facade, anc
sufficient material detailing to provide pedestrian scale and visual interest along tht
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19 16. The project site is fairly geometric in shape and as illustrated on the attache(
exhibits, the proposed 58 residential dwelling units would be accommodated on thc 20 existing level areas of the property without encroaching into the steep slopes locate(
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17. The design of the project would assure a unique mix of residential development, an(
enhance the aesthetic quality of the area as follows:
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a. The front yard and street side setbacks would be landscaped with i
combination of trees and shrubs to partially screen the residential structure
from the public streets.
b. The building elevations would have textured stucco exteriors and tile roofs
vaned roof lines, architectural accent features and building forms, and variec
building facades.
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c. The dwelling units would be orientated at various angles along the drivewa!
to provide an enclosure of space between the homes and to provide morc
visual interest when the project is viewed from the public streets.
The project would provide adequate onsite parking and circulation to serve th(
needs of the residents and their guests, and it would not impact the availability o
offsite street parking.
Sidewalks and drainage facilities would be provided along the project's stree
frontages to serve the project.
The existing Planned Development Ordinance requires at a minimum 30 foot wid
private street/driveways, however, the proposed 24 foot wide private drivewa
would be adequate to provide safe and efficient traf'fic circulation, vehicle tur
movements, and emergency access. The City's Parking Ordinance requires
minimum standard width of 24 feet for a two-way traffic aisle containing ninet
degree parking on both sides. A 24 foot driveway aisle provides adequat
separation and distance for vehicles backing out of garages and guest parking space
and adequate separation for two-way traffic (12 feet per travel lane).
a. Prior to January 1987 the City's Planned Development Ordinance permitte
24 foot wide private streets/driveways in planned residential development:
Under this old ordinance the existing multi-family projects surroundin
Village "L-1" in Calavera Hills were developed with 24 foot wide privat
streets/driveways. Based on these neighboring residential developments th
24 foot wide driveways have been proven functional and historically hav
not resulted in traffic circulation and public safety problems.
A pedestrian circulation system that is separated from the 24 foot wide drivewaq
is also provided that would allow sufficient and safe access to the adjacent publj
streets.
Adequate emergency access is provided by primary and secondary access poin
leading from Edgeware Way. The 24 foot wide driveway is wide enough t
accommodate emergency vehicles, and the project would be conditioned to prohib
parallel parking along this central access way. In addition, all residential structurt
would be conditioned to contain fire sprinklers. The project has been reviewed an
approved by the Fire Department.
23 23. The project is in conformity with the General Plan and adopted policies and goa
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of the City, and would not have a detrimental effect on public health, safety, ar
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26 1. All conditions of approval for CX 92-5 as contained in Planning Commissic
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Resolution No. 3404 are applicable to this approval and incorporated through th
reference.
26 1. All conditions of approval for CX 92-5 as contained in Planning Commissic 11 27
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Resolution No. 3404 are applicable to this approval and incorporated through th
reference.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning
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Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 15th day of July, 1992, by the
following vote, to wit:
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AYES: Chairperson Erwin, Commissioners: Schlehuber, Schramm
Noble & Hall.
NOES: None.
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ABSENT: Commissioners: Savary & Welshons.
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TOM ERWIN, Chairperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
PLANNING DIRECTOR
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