HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-06; Planning Commission; Resolution 7260
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STORY 2,852 SQUARE FOOT
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND 441 SQUARE FOOT GARAGE WITHIN THE
MELLO II SEGMENT OF THE CITY’S COASTAL PROGRAM LOCATED ON THE
WEST SIDE OF SHERIDAN PLACE WITHIN LOCAL FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT ZONE 1.
CASE NAME: SHERIDAN PLACE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
CASE NO: CDP 2017-0023 (DEV2017-0075)
WHEREAS, Southern California Corporation, “Developer/Owner,” has filed a verified
application with the City of Carlsbad regarding property described as
All that portion of Tract 232 of the Thum Lands, in the City of Carlsbad,
County of San Diego, State of California, according to Map thereof No.
1681, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of said San Diego
County, December 9, 1915 and further described in Exhibit “A” of the
preliminary title report prepared by Equity Title Company, Order No:
OR1710296
(“the Property”); and
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for a Coastal Development
Permit as shown on Exhibits “A” – “I” dated August 16, 2017, attached hereto and on file in the Carlsbad
Planning Division, CDP 2017-0023 – SHERIDAN PLACE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, as provided in Chapter
21.201.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on August 16, 2017, postpone consideration of
the project at the request of city staff; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on September 6, 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 7260
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B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commission APPROVES
CDP 2017-0023 – SHERIDAN PLACE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, based on the following
findings and subject to the following conditions:
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 residential development, and the
project consists of the a single-family home on a vacant lot. The development does not obstruct
views of the coastline as seen from public lands or public rights-of-way 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 graded 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/ac and 3.2 du/ac at the Growth Management Control Point (GMCP). At the R-4 GMCP 0.5
dwelling units would be permitted on this 0.16 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 the General Plan. The subject lot was legally created prior to October 28,
2004. Therefore, development of a one-family dwelling is consistent with the R-4 Residential
LCP Mello II Land Use 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.
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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 the development of single-
family, two-family and multiple-family residences at a density range of 0 to 4 dwelling units per
acre (du/ac) with a Growth Management Control Point (GMCP) of 3.2 du/ac. The project site
has a net developable acreage of 0.16 acre and at the 3.2 GMCP, 0.5 dwelling units are allowed.
The project’s proposed density of 6.3 du/ac is above the R-4 Residential density range of 0 to 4
du/ac. However, one single-family dwelling is permitted to be constructed on a legal lot that
existed as of October 28, 2004 pursuant to the General Plan. The subject lot was legally created
prior to October 28, 2004. Therefore, development of a one-family dwelling is consistent with
the R-4 Residential General Plan Land Use designation.
6. The Planning Commission hereby finds that all development in Carlsbad benefits from the Habitat
Management Plan, which is a comprehensive conservation plan and implementation program
that will facilitate the preservation of biological diversity and provide for effective protection and
conservation of wildlife and plant species while continuing to allow compatible development in
accordance with Carlsbad’s Growth Management Plan. Preservation of wildlife habitats and
sensitive species is required by the Open Space and Conservation Element of the City’s General
Plan which provides for the realization of the social, economic, aesthetic and environmental
benefits from the preservation of open space within an increasingly urban environment.
Moreover, each new development will contribute to the need for additional regional
infrastructure that, in turn, will adversely impact species and habitats. The In-Lieu Mitigation Fee
imposed on all new development within the City is essential to fund implementation of the City’s
Habitat Management Plan. Pursuant to the HMP, the project has been conditioned to pay
habitat in-lieu fees for impacts to 0.16 acres of Group-F habitat (i.e., Disturbed Lands).
7. That the project is consistent with the City’s Landscape Manual and Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance (Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 18.50).
8. 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 Section 15303(a), construction of a single-family residence. 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.
9. 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 or grading permit, whichever occurs first.
1. Approval is granted for CDP 2017-0023 as shown on Exhibits “A” – “I”, dated September 6, 2017,
on file in the Planning Division and incorporated herein by reference. Development shall occur
substantially as shown unless otherwise noted in these conditions.
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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.
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 submittal of the building plans, improvement plans, grading plans, or final map, whichever
occurs first, developer shall submit to the City Planner, a 24" x 36" copy of the Site Plan,
conceptual grading plan and preliminary utility plan reflecting the conditions approved by the final
decision making body. The copy shall be submitted to the city planner, reviewed and, if found
acceptable, signed by the city's project planner and project engineer. If no changes were required,
the approved exhibits shall fulfill this condition.
8. 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.
9. 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.
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10. 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.
11. 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(n) Coastal
Development Permit by Resolution No. 7260 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Developer shall pay to the City an inclusionary
housing impact fee as an individual fee on a per market rate dwelling unit basis in the amount in
effect at the time, as established by City Council Resolution from time to time.
15. This project has been found to result in impacts to wildlife habitat or other lands, such as
agricultural land, non-native grassland, and disturbed lands, which provide some benefits to
wildlife, as documented in the City’s Habitat Management Plan and the environmental analysis
for this project. Developer is aware that the City has adopted an In-lieu Mitigation Fee consistent
with Section E.6 of the Habitat Management Plan and City Council Resolution No. 2000-223 to
fund mitigation for impacts to certain categories of vegetation and animal species. The Developer
is further aware that the City has determined that all projects will be required to pay the fee in
order to be found consistent with the Habitat Management Plan and the Open Space and
Conservation Element of the General Plan. Developer or Developer’s successor(s) in interest shall
pay the fee prior to recordation of a final map, or issuance of a grading permit or building permit,
whichever occurs first. The applicant shall pay habitat in-lieu mitigation fees, consistent with
the City’s Habitat Management Plan (HMP) for 0.16 acres of Group-F habitat (i.e., Disturbed
Lands). If the In-lieu Mitigation Fees for this project are not paid, this project will not be consistent
with the Habitat Management Plan and the General Plan and any and all approvals for this project
shall become null and void.
16. Developer shall submit and obtain City Planner approval of a Final Landscape and Irrigation Plan
showing conformance with the approved Preliminary Landscape Plan and the City’s Landscape
Manual. Developer shall construct and install all landscaping and irrigation as shown on the
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approved Final Plans. All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy and thriving condition, free
from weeds, trash, and debris. All irrigation systems shall be maintained to provide the optimum
amount of water to the landscape for plant growth without causing soil erosion and runoff.
17. The first submittal of Final Landscape and Irrigation Plans shall be pursuant to the landscape
plancheck process on file in the Planning Division and accompanied by the project’s building,
improvement, and grading plans.
Engineering:
NOTE: Unless specifically stated in the condition, all of the following conditions, upon the approval of
this proposed development must be met prior to approval of building or grading permit,
whichever occurs first.
General
18. Prior to hauling dirt or construction materials to or from any proposed construction site within
this project, developer shall apply for and obtain approval from, the city engineer for the proposed
haul route.
Fees/Agreements
19. Developer shall cause property owner to execute and submit to the city engineer for recordation
the city’s standard form Drainage Hold Harmless Agreement.
20. Developer shall cause property owner to execute and submit to the city engineer for recordation,
the city’s standard form Geologic Failure Hold Harmless Agreement.
Grading
21. Based upon a review of the proposed grading and the grading quantities shown on the site plan,
a minor grading permit for this project is required. Developer shall prepare and submit plans and
technical studies/reports as required by city engineer, post security and pay all applicable grading
plan review and permit fees per the city’s latest fee schedule.
Storm Water Quality
22. Developer shall comply with the city's Stormwater Regulations, latest version, and shall
implement best management practices at all times. Best management practices include but are
not limited to pollution control practices or devices, erosion control to prevent silt runoff during
construction, general housekeeping practices, pollution prevention and educational practices,
maintenance procedures, and other management practices or devices to prevent or reduce the
discharge of pollutants to stormwater, receiving water or stormwater conveyance system to the
maximum extent practicable.
23. Developer shall complete and submit to the city engineer a Determination of Project’s SWPPP Tier
Level and Construction Threat Level Form pursuant to City Engineering Standards. Developer shall
also submit the appropriate Tier level Storm Water Compliance form and appropriate Tier level
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to the satisfaction of the city engineer.
Developer shall pay all applicable SWPPP plan review and inspection fees per the city’s latest fee
schedule.
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24. Developer shall complete the City of Carlsbad Standard Stormwater Requirement Checklist Form.
Developer is responsible to ensure that all final design plans, grading plans, and building plans
incorporate applicable best management practices (BMPs). These BMPs include site design,
source control and Low Impact Design (LID) measures including, but not limited to, minimizing the
use of impervious area (paving), routing run-off from impervious area to pervious/landscape
areas, preventing illicit discharges into the storm drain and adding storm drain stenciling or
signage all to the satisfaction of the city engineer.
Improvements
25. Developer shall design all proposed public improvements including driveway and curb drains (if
applicable), as shown on site plan. These improvements shall be shown on one of the grading
plans processed in conjunction with this project.
26. Developer shall design the private drainage systems, as shown on the site plan to the satisfaction
of the city engineer. All private drainage systems (12” diameter storm drain and larger) shall be
inspected by the city. Developer shall pay the standard improvement plan check and inspection
fees for private drainage systems.
Utilities
27. Prior to issuance of building permits, developer shall pay all fees, deposits, and charges for
connection to public facilities.
28. The developer shall install potable water services and meters at locations approved by the district
engineer. The locations of said services shall be reflected on the grading plan.
29. The developer shall agree to install sewer laterals and clean-outs at locations approved by the city
engineer. The locations of sewer laterals shall be reflected on the grading plans.
30. The developer shall design and agree to construct public water and sewer facilities substantially
as shown on the site plan to the satisfaction of the district engineer and city engineer.
Code Reminders
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. Premise identification (addresses) shall be provided consistent with Carlsbad Municipal Code
Section 17.04.320.
35. Developer shall pay a landscape plancheck and inspection fee as required by Section 20.08.050 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
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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.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of
the City of Carlsbad, California, held on September 6, 2017, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairperson Segall, Commissioners Anderson, Black, Goyarts,
Montgomery, Rodman and Siekmann
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JEFF SEGALL, Chairperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
DON NEU
City Planner
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