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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-05; Planning Commission; Resolution 7236 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 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING OF A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE ADDITION OF 504 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING AREA, A 21 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO THE GARAGE, AND A 214 SQUARE FOOT VIEW DECK TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A .24 ACRE LOT ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3945 HIGHLAND DRIVE IN LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 3. CASE NAME: TSOUKATOS ADDITION CASE NO: CDP 2016-0002 (DEV 2016-0020) WHEREAS, John Tsoukatos, “Developer/Owner,” has filed a verified application with the City of Carlsbad regarding property described as That portion of Tract 242 of thum lands, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, according to the map thereof No. 1681, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, December 9, 1915. Together with that portion of Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 15096, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, January 4, 1988 as file no. 88-000448 of official records (“the Property”); and WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for a Coastal Development Permit as shown on Exhibits “A” – “L” dated April 5, 2017, attached hereto and on file in the Carlsbad Planning Division, CDP 2016-0002, as provided in Chapter 21.201.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on April 5, 2017, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors relating to the Coastal Development Permit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, as follows: A) That the above recitations are true and correct. B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commission APPROVES CDP 2016-0002 – TSOUKATOS ADDITION, based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 7236 PC RESO NO. 7236 -2- 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 Findings: 1. That the proposed development is in conformance with the Certified Local Coastal Program and all applicable policies in that the project site is designated for single-family residential development, and the development consists of additions resulting in 504 square feet of additional living area. The development does not obstruct views of the coastline as seen from public lands or public right-of-ways or otherwise damage the visual beauty of the coastal zone. No agricultural activities, sensitive resources, geological instability, or coastal access opportunities exist on the previously developed site. The subject site has an LCP Land Use Plan designation of R-4 Residential, which allows for a density of 0 to 4 du/acre and 3.2 du/acre at the Growth Management Control Point (GMCP). At the R-4 GMCP, .8 dwelling units would be permitted on this 0.24 acre (net developable) property. However, one single-family dwelling is permitted to be constructed on a legal lot that existed as of October 28, 2004 pursuant to General Plan Residential Land Use Policy 2-P.7. The subject lot was legally created prior to October 28, 2004; therefore development of a one-family dwelling is consistent with the R-4 General Plan Land Use designation and R-4 LCP Land Use Plan designation. 2. The proposal is in conformity with the public access and recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act in that the property is not located adjacent to the coastal shore; and therefore, will not interfere with the public’s right to physical access or water-oriented recreational activities. 3. The project is consistent with the provisions of the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone (Chapter 21.203 of the Zoning Ordinance) in that the project will adhere to the City's Master Drainage Plan, Grading Ordinance, Storm Water Ordinance, BMP Design Manual and Jurisdictional Runoff Management Program (JRMP) to avoid increased urban runoff, pollutants, and soil erosion. No steep slopes or native vegetation is located on the subject property and the site is not located in an area prone to landslides, or susceptible to accelerated erosion, floods, or liquefaction. General 4. The project is consistent with the City-Wide Facilities and Improvements Plan, the Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 1 and all City public policies and ordinances. The project includes elements or has been conditioned to construct or provide funding to ensure that all facilities and improvements regarding: sewer collection and treatment; water; drainage; circulation; fire; schools; parks and other recreational facilities; libraries; government administrative facilities; and open space, related to the project will be installed to serve new development prior to or concurrent with need. Specifically, A. The project has been conditioned to provide proof from the Carlsbad Unified School District that the project has satisfied its obligation for school facilities. B. The Public Facility fee is required to be paid by Council Policy No. 17 and will be collected prior to the issuance of building permit. C. The Local Facilities Management fee for Zone 1 is required by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.90.050 and will be collected prior to issuance of building permit. 5. The Planning Commission finds that the project, as conditioned herein, is in conformance with the Elements of the City’s General Plan, in that the General Plan Land Use designation for the property is R-4, Residential. The R-4 Land Use designation allows for a density of 0 to 4 du/acre PC RESO NO. 7236 ‐3‐ 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 and 3.2 du/acre at the Growth Management Control Point (GMCP).  At the R‐4 GMCP, .8  dwelling units would be permitted on this 0.24 acre (net developable) property.  However, one  single‐family dwelling is permitted to be constructed on a legal lot that existed as of October  28, 2004 pursuant to General Plan Residential Land Use Policy 2‐P.7.  The subject lot was legally  created prior to October 28, 2004; therefore development of a one‐family dwelling is consistent  with the R‐4 General Plan Land Use designation.    6. The City Planner has determined that the project belongs to a class of projects that the State  Secretary for Resources has found do not have a significant impact on the environment, and it is  therefore categorically exempt from the requirement for preparation of environmental  documents pursuant to Sections 15303(a) of the State CEQA Guidelines.  More specifically, CEQA  Section 15303(a) – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, is a Class 3 exemption  that includes the construction of one single‐family residence in a residential zone.  Consistent  with the section, the project is proposing to construct an addition to an existing single‐family  residence, which is located on a residentially zoned property.  In making this determination, the  City Planner has found that the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines  do not apply to this project.    7. The Planning Commission has reviewed each of the exactions imposed on the Developer  contained in this resolution, and hereby finds, in this case, that the exactions are imposed to  mitigate impacts caused by or reasonably related to the project, and the extent and the degree  of the exaction is in rough proportionality to the impact caused by the project.    Conditions:    General    NOTE: Unless otherwise specified herein, all conditions shall be satisfied prior to the issuance of a  building permit.    1. Approval is granted for CDP 2016‐0002 as shown on Exhibits “A” – “L,” dated April 5, 2017, on file  in the Planning Division and incorporated herein by reference.  Development shall occur  substantially as shown unless otherwise noted in these conditions.    2. If any of the following conditions fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms, to be implemented  and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so implemented and maintained  according to their terms, the City shall have the right to revoke or modify all approvals herein  granted; deny or further condition issuance of all future building permits; deny, revoke, or further  condition all certificates of occupancy issued under the authority of approvals herein granted;  record a notice of violation on the property title; institute and prosecute litigation to compel their  compliance with said conditions or seek damages for their violation.  No vested rights are gained  by Developer or a successor in interest by the City’s approval of this Coastal Development Permit.    3. Staff is authorized and directed to make, or require the Developer to make, all corrections and  modifications to the Coastal Development Permit documents, as necessary to make them  internally consistent and in conformity with the final action on the project.  Development shall  occur substantially as shown on the approved Exhibits.  Any proposed development, different  from this approval, shall require an amendment to this approval.    4. Developer shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local laws and  regulations in effect at the time of building permit issuance.  PC RESO NO. 7236 -4- 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 5. If any condition for construction of any public improvements or facilities, or the payment of any fees in-lieu thereof, imposed by this approval or imposed by law on this Project are challenged, this approval shall be suspended as provided in Government Code Section 66020. If any such condition is determined to be invalid, this approval shall be invalid unless the City Council determines that the project without the condition complies with all requirements of law. 6. Developer/Operator shall and does hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless the City of Carlsbad, its Council members, officers, employees, agents, and representatives, from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims and costs, including court costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the City arising, directly or indirectly, from (a) City’s approval and issuance of this Coastal Development Permit, (b) City’s approval or issuance of any permit or action, whether discretionary or nondiscretionary, in connection with the use contemplated herein, and (c) Developer/Operator’s installation and operation of the facility permitted hereby, including without limitation, any and all liabilities arising from the emission by the facility of electromagnetic fields or other energy waves or emissions. This obligation survives until all legal proceedings have been concluded and continues even if the City’s approval is not validated. 7. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Developer shall provide proof to the Building Division from the Carlsbad Unified School District that this project has satisfied its obligation to provide school facilities. 8. This project shall comply with all conditions and mitigation measures which are required as part of the Zone 1 Local Facilities Management Plan and any amendments made to that Plan prior to the issuance of building permits. 9. This approval shall become null and void if building permits are not issued for this project within 24 months from the date of project approval. 10. Prior to the issuance of the building permits, Developer shall submit to the City a Notice of Restriction executed by the owner of the real property to be developed. Said notice is to be filed in the office of the County Recorder, subject to the satisfaction of the City Planner, notifying all interested parties and successors in interest that the City of Carlsbad has issued a Coastal Development Permit by Resolution No. 7236 on the property. Said Notice of Restriction shall note the property description, location of the file containing complete project details and all conditions of approval as well as any conditions or restrictions specified for inclusion in the Notice of Restriction. The City Planner has the authority to execute and record an amendment to the notice which modifies or terminates said notice upon a showing of good cause by the Developer or successor in interest. 11. Building permits will not be issued for this project unless the local agency providing water and sewer services to the project provides written certification to the City that adequate water service and sewer facilities, respectively, are available to the project at the time of the application for the building permit, and that water and sewer capacity and facilities will continue to be available until the time of occupancy. 12. Developer shall pay the citywide Public Facilities Fee imposed by City Council Policy No. 17, the License Tax on new construction imposed by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 5.09.030, and CFD #1 special tax (if applicable), subject to any credits authorized by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 5.09.040. Developer shall also pay any applicable Local Facilities Management Plan fee for Zone 1, pursuant to Chapter 21.90. All such taxes/fees shall be paid at issuance of building permit. If the taxes/fees are not paid, this approval will not be consistent with the General Plan and shall become void. PC RESO NO. 7236 -5- 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 Code Reminders: 13. Developer shall pay planned local area drainage fees in accordance with Section 15.08.020 of the City of Carlsbad Municipal Code to the satisfaction of the city engineer. 14. Developer shall pay traffic impact and sewer impact fees based on Section 18.42 and Section 13.10 of the City of Carlsbad Municipal Code, respectively. The Average Daily Trips (ADT) and floor area contained in the staff report and shown on the site plan are for planning purposes only. 15. Approval of this request shall not excuse compliance with all applicable sections of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable City ordinances in effect at time of building permit issuance, except as otherwise specifically provided herein. 16. Premise identification (addresses) shall be provided consistent with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 17.04.320. NOTICE TO APPLICANT An appeal of this decision to the City Council must be filed with the City Clerk at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, 92008, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the Planning Commission’s decision. Pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.54, section 21.54.150, the appeal must be in writing and state the reason(s) for the appeal. The City Council must make a determination on the appeal prior to any judicial review. NOTICE Please take NOTICE that approval of your project includes the “imposition” of fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions hereafter collectively referred to for convenience as “fees/exactions.” You have 90 days from date of final approval to protest imposition of these fees/exactions. If you protest them, you must follow the protest procedure set forth in Government Code Section 66020(a), and file the protest and any other required information with the City Manager for processing in accordance with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 3.32.030. Failure to timely follow that procedure will bar any subsequent legal action to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul their imposition. You are hereby FURTHER NOTIFIED that your right to protest the specified fees/exactions DOES NOT APPLY to water and sewer connection fees and capacity charges, nor planning, zoning, grading, or other similar application processing or service fees in connection with this project; NOR DOES IT APPLY to any fees/exactions of which you have previously been given a NOTICE similar to this, or as to which the statute of limitations has previously otherwise expired. . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on April 5, 2017, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN : Chairperson Segall, Commissioners Anderson, Black, Montgomery, Rodman and Siekmann Commissioner Goyarts JEF~----, CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION ATIEST: ~zt DON NEU City Planner PC RESO NO. 7236 -6-