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CITY OF CARLSBAD
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AGENDA BILL NO: ^) 8 \3£> ' Dept. Hd.
DATE: May 1, 1979 Cty' Atty
Cty. Mgr.
DEPARTMENT: Planning BP:ms 4/20/79"
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CT 79-2/CP-2, Tract Map & Condominum Permit for 8 airspace units.
Applicant: Jack West -• . .
Statement of the Matter
The request is for the conversion of an existing 9 unit apartment house
into an 8 unit condominium. The site is located on the south side of
Chestnut between Roosevelt Street and the'railroad right-of-way. The
lot is relatively narrow and deep, and the units are designed' in linear-
manner. ' • • .
The project, with certain proposed modifications, meets all condominium
development criteria. The building is not particularly attractive, -but
design is limited by the narrow, deep lot. The lot configuration also
causes some problems in designing outdoor recreational areas, visitor
parking and attractive open areas. However, the units are relatively
large, have two covered parking space's each, and have good storage areas.
The site is relatively near the ocean so recreation can be supplemented.
However/ the Planning Commission was concerned about the relationship
of the amenities such as open space and visitor parking to the design.
. of the development. .They felt the units were- designed as apartments
and did not meet the necessary amenities required for a successful home-
ownership development. Therefore, the Planning Commission has'recommended
denial of both applications. •
EXHIBITS
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1509
Staff Report, dated April 11, 197.9, as 'revised April 13, 1979.
RECOMMENDATION -
Planning Staff recommended .approval of the.projects since it met all
minimum development standards. However, the Planning Commission has
recommended denial as stated in.the Planning Commission Resolution.
If the City Council concurs with the Planning Commission, you should,
instruct the City Attorney to prepare documents denying CT 79-2/CP-2
as per Planning Commission Resolution No. 1509.
Council Action: .
5-1-79 Council instructed the Ci ty'Attorney -.to prepare documents denying
CT 79-2/CP-2 as per Planning Commission Resolution No. 1509.
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1 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1509
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF
3 CT 79-2/CP-2 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EIGHT AIRSPACE
CONDOMINIUM UNITS.
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CASE NO.: CT 79-2/CP-2
5 APPLICANT: JACK WEST
6 WHEREAS, a verified application has been filed with the City
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of Carlsbad and referred to the Planning Commission; and
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WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request as
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provided by Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Code,
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the Planning Commission on the llth day of April, 1979, considered
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said application on property described as:
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All that portion of vacated First Street lying
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to Map 535, Book 2402, Records of San Diego County.
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WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad, acting as Lead Agency, has
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processed said property through environmental guidelines pursuant
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to Title 19 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and the State EIR
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guidelines. This project has been found to be exempt from environ-
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mental review according to Section 19.04.Q90(a8) which exempts the
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division of existing multiple family rental units into condo-
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miniums.
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WHEREAS, at said Planning Commission hearing a staff report
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was submitted and reviewed. At the conclusion of said hearing,
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after consideration of all evidence presented, the Planning
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Commission, by the following vote, recommended denial of CT 79-2
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and CP-2 for the following reasons:
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1. The plan does not meet design criteria as required by
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Section 2147.110 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code becauser
a) The overall plan is not comprehensive and satis-
factory for a proper home ownership project;
The design is lineal with poor relationship of
buildings, open space, landscaping and parks;
Common areas and recreational facilities are not
readily accessible to all occupants.
2. The structure was designed as an apartment and it appears
as an apartment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitations
are true and correct.
AYES:
NOES:
STEPHEN M. L'HEUREUX, Chairman
ATTEST:
JAMES C. HAGAMAN, Secretary
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CARLSBAD )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 25th day of April, 1979,
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
JAMES C. HAGAMAN, Secretary
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
CT 79-2/CP-2
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STAFF REPORT
P.C. DATE:
DATE TYPED:
REVISED:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
APPLICANT:
REQUEST:
April 11, 1979
March 30, 1979
April 13, 1979
Planning Commission
Planning Department
CT-79-2 and CP-2
Jack West
APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR EIGHT
AIRSPACE CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND APPROVAL OF
CONDOMINIUM PERMIT
BACKGROUND
Location and Description of Property
The subject property is located on the south side of Chestnut
Street between Roosevelt and AT&SF Railroad. There is a 9 unit
apartment building on this .48 acre parcel at 445 Chestnut
Street. This property is within the Coastal Zone.
Existing Zoning
Subject Property:
North:
South:
East:
West:
Existing Land Use
Subject Property:
North:
South:
East:
West:
RP
RDM
R-l-7500
RP & RDM
RP and railroad
Apartments
Single family homes, vacant land
Vacant land, single family homes
Single family homesr vacant land
Railroad, residential
Environmental Impact Information
This project is exempt from environmental review according to
Section 19.04.090(a8) which exempts the division of existing
multiple family rental units into condominiums.
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General Plan Information
The General Plan designates this area as RMH/O, Residential
Medium-High and Professional and Related. The density has been
established at 10-20 du/acre. The subject project is 16.7 du/acre
and is therefore consistent with the General Plan.
Public Facilities
This project involves an existing apartment building and has all
necessary utilities. The Carlsbad Unified School District has
sent a letter to the City verifying that school facilities are
available for this project.
Past History and Related Cases
CT 77-18(A) and CP-1, Linquiti
On March 14, 1979, the Planning Commission approved a revised
tentative map and a condominium permit for a 19-unit condominium
project. The condominium ordinance applied only to the three
units being added to the tentative map. This was the first appli-
cation of the new condominium ordinance.
Condominium Ordinance, City Council Resolution No. 9516.
The City Council adopted a condominium conversion ordinance on
September 19, 1978, which added Section 21.47 to the Carlsbad
Municipal Code. This section regulates development standards for
new condominiums and condominium conversions. The standards include
setbacks, parking requirements, guest parking areas, storage space,
open recreation areas, laundry areas and refuse collection faci-
lities. This section requires that all condominium projects or
conversions apply for a condominium permit. This application will
be referred to as CP-2.
Major Planning Considerations
1. Does this tentative map meet all the requirements of
Title 20 and the Subdivision Map Act?
2. Does this condominium conversion meet all the "require-
ments of the Condominium Ordinance, Section 21.48?
3. What are the effects of reducing the available supply
of rental housing?
DISCUSSION
This application is for a Condomium Permit (CP-2) and for a
tentative map for airspace condominium (CT 79-2). There is an
existing nine unit apartment complex on the property, which the
applicant wants to convert into eight condominium units. The
conversion of existing developments to condominiums is regulated by
the Condominium Ordinance, Section 21.47. A conversion must meet
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all of the development standards of Section 21.47.130.
1) Setbacks. The proposed condominium is set back five
feet from the private driveway as required.
2) Parking. The ordinance requires eight covered spaces
and twelve uncovered, a total of twenty spaces.
This complex has eighteen covered spaces and two on-street
parking spaces meeting the twenty required.
3) Refuse Area. As required in the ordinance, there is a
centralized refuse collection area enclosed by a six
foot masonry wall and a solid gate.
4) Storage Space. There is sufficient storage area to
provide for the required 480 cubic feet per unit. The
storage closets must be divided between the units to
provide the required space for each unit.
5) Laundry Facilities. There is a common laundry facility
beneath the recreation room.
6) Open Recreation Area. The ordinance requires 200 square
feet per dwelling unit. Commonly owned indoor areas
may count up to 50% of the requirement. Therefore,
1600 square feet, 800 of which can be indoor, are
required. This condominium will have 877 square feet
in an indoor recreation room, and a 1125 square foot
recreation area to the rear of the building, resulting
in 2002 square feet. The outdoor recreation area
includes children's play equipment, a bar-b-cue and
a picnic table.
7) Landscaping. The applicant will landscape the front,
rear and side yards. The irrigation system, as well
as most of the landscaping, is existing.
8) Utilities. The ordinance requires separate water and
electric meters. (The units are all electric.) There
is a separate electric meter for each unit. The
applicant intends to install separate water meters.
The meters will be inside the garage, but can be read
from the outside.
Since this unit is existing rental housing, the conversion will
result in a reduction in available rental housing in the City.
Although there are many vacant apartments in the City at this
time, the continued conversion of apartments to condominiums
may eventually result in a decrease in available rental units.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of CT 79-2 and CP-2 based on the
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the following findings and subject to the following conditions.
Findings
1. The proposed map and design are consistent with the
General Plan.
a. The Land Use designation is RMH/0 which allows
multiple family dwelling units.
2. The site is physically suitable for the type of
development and the proposed density.
a. There is an existing 9 unit apartment complex
which will be converted to an 8 unit condominium.
3. This project has met all of the requirements of the
Environmental Protection Ordinance, Title 19.
a. The property is already developed as an apartment
building.
b. Section 19.04.090(a8) exempts condominium conver-
sions -from environmental review.
4. The subdivision meets all the requirements of Public
Facilities Ordinance and Regulations.
a. There are existing sewer hook ups to all nine
units.
b. All other public facilities, including schools,
are available to serve this project.
5. All requirements of the Condominium Ordinance, Section
21.47 have been fulfilled.
. a. Those requirements not met on Exhibits A and B
shall be met through conditions of approval.
Conditions
1. CT 79-2 and CP-2 are approved as shown in Exhibits A
and B, dated April 11, 1979.
2. The trees shown on the landscape plan must be located
within two feet of the property line. The type of
trees shall be chosen from the approved street tree
list.
3. All structural changes, landscaping and recreational
• facilities shall be completed prior to approval of
final map.
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4. The storage areas shall be divided among the units
to ensure that each unit has at least 480 cubic feet
of storage area.
5. There shall be a separate water meter for each unit.
These shall be installed prior to approval of final
map.
6. No signs or advertising of any type whatsoever shall
be erected or installed until plans therefor have been
approved by the City of Carlsbad. The provisions of
Chapter 21.44, the Sign Ordinance, must be complied
with prior to approval of the final map.
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Description of Request ;
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If after the information you have submitted has been reviewed, it is determined
that further information is required,, you will be so advised.
APPLICANT:Jr.T ___ ,
Name (individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, syndication)
P.. 0. Boy 1.UQ? Vlstg t Calif
Business Address
AGENT:
Telephone Number
Name
Business Address
MEMBERS:
Teleohone Number
Name (individual, partner, joint
venture, corporation^, syndication)
Home Address
Business Address
Telephone Number.Telephone Number
Name .Home Address
Business Address
Telephone Number Telephone Number
(Attach more sheets if necessary)
I/We declare under penalty of perjury that the information contained in this dis-
closure is true and correct and that it will remain .true and correct and may be
relied upon as being true and correct until amended.
Agent, Owner, Partner
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