HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-28; City Council; 15676; James Canyon Estates DevelopmentCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
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REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM
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JAMES CANYON ESTATES DEVELOPMENT
DEPT. PLN
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
CT 98-20 CITY MGR =
That the City Council hear the request to exempt the project known as James Canyon Estates from
the Urgency Ordinance prohibiting the issuance of building and/or grading permits for projects
processed under Titles20 or 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, located within the area known as
“Olde Carlsbad”.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
On November 2, 1999, the City Council took action to adopt an urgency ordinance (NS-516)
establishing a moratorium on the issuance of grading and/or building permits for all projects
processed under Title 20 or 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and located within the area known
as “Olde Carlsbad”. The action included a process whereby a project applicant may be granted an
exemption from the moratorium if the proposed street improvements associated with the project are
compatible with surrounding properties and the area, and the applicant agrees to install the
improvements.
The property owner for the project identified as James Canyon Estates and, as shown on the
attached location map, and described below has submitted a written request to be placed on the
agenda to address Council regarding exempting the project from the moratorium.
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
This project which is located in the northwest quadrant at the southern terminus of James Drive
between Hillside Drive and Park Drive in the R-l (One Family Residential) zone, consists of the
subdivision- and grading of a 4.28 acre parcel into 12 standard single family lots. Existing
infrastructure and public utilities serve the project from James Drive, a local public street that
currently terminates at the project’s northern boundary. The proposed grading necessitates 17,000
cubic yards of import to create building pads for 12 single family lots ranging in size from 7,809
square feet to 22,688 square feet in area. One and two-story single family homes are proposed and
two of the units will have second dwelling units to satisfy the project’s inclusionary housing
requirement. The proposed subdivision and grading design would extend James Drive
approximately 650 feet to the south where it will terminate as a cul-de-sac. James Drive will provide
access to 8 of the 12 proposed lots. A second, very short cul-de-sac street that intersects with the
James Drive extension will provide access to four lots in the northwestern portion of the site. No
access proposed from Hillside Drive due to traffic safety concerns.
EXHIBITS:
1. Location Map
2. Letter request from Property Owner.
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EXffI8lT 1
JAMES CANYON ESTATES
CT 98-20
01/‘18/2088 14: 23 6194813885 _ --I 1 _. HALLMARK COMMUNITIES PAC=i 02702 --. EXHIBIT 2
2775 VIA DE LA VALLE, SW-E 208
DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA 92014
COMMUNITIES, INC. (858) 259-0606 / FAX; (858) 481-3885
November 24, 1999
City of Carlsbad
Community Development Division
Attn: Marty Orenyak, Director 2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
RI? James Canyon Estates CT 98-20
Request for Grading & Building Permit Exemption
Dear Mr. Orenyak:
This letter serves as notice of request for a grading and building permit exemption for the
above referenced project. The basis of this request is as follows;
The construction of the James Drive extension from its existing street end through the
new development will not have any impact on existing trees or roadways. The James
Drive extension is through undeveloped land.
Hillside Drive, app. 525 ft. in length, borders the west side of the subdivision. To allow
for the required street widening and sidewalk improvements would he of minimal impact
to the existing roadway. For the total length of the road improvements there are possibly
three trees that may have to be removed to allow for the street improvements.
1 would appreciate if you could review and process this request for exemption. If you
require any additional information or would like to meet with me regarding the above
please contact me (858) 259-0606 ext. 109, at your convenience.
Sincerely, i
Dennis Glaser
Director of Plan&g ar.d Development. Hall lnvestment Co., Inc.
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City of Carlsbad
March 31,200O
Hallmark Communities, Inc. Attn: Dennis Glaser, Director of Planning and Development
2775 Via De La Valle, Suite 208
De1 Mar, CA 92014
R.E: REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM MORATORIUM
At the meeting of March 28,2000, the Carlsbad City Council denied the request for
exemption from moratorium in “Old Carlsbad” for James Canyon Estate Development -
CT 98-20.
Enclosed for your records is a copy of Agenda Bill 15,676, your letter of request, and
location map for your files.
If you have questions concerning the action, please contact Anne Hysong, Associate
Planner at 602-4622.
Sincerely,
A- LQ4GL
Dee Uhich
Office of the Carlsbad City Clerk
Enclosures (3)
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive l Carlsbad, CA 92008-l 989 - (760) 434-2808 @