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Mitigated Negative Declaration
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council ADOPT Resolution No. 2004-096 , ADOPTING a Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and APPROVING Tentative Tract Map
(CT 02-28), Site Development Plan (SDP 03-18), Condominium Permit (CP 02-13) and Hillside
Development Permit (HPD 02-14) as recommended for adoption and approval by the Planning
Commission.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
On February 4, 2004, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing for this residential
condominium project. Since the Tentative Tract Map and Condominium Permit is for more than 50
units, the Planning Commission has made a recommendation of approval to the City Council for its
action.
The project is a request to develop a previously graded vacant lot totaling 8.18 acres (5.05 net acres)
with a 58-unit air space condominium project located on the south side of La Costa Avenue, east of
El Camino Real and west of Castilla Way.
The Planning Commission discussed the merits of the application, and voted 7-0 to recommend
approval of the project to the City Council.
A full disclosure of the Planning Commission’s discussion is included in the attached minutes. A
complete description and staff analysis of the project is included in the attached report to the
Planning Commission.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the Environmental Protection
Ordinance (Title 19) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, staff has conducted an environmental impact
assessment to determine if the project could have any potentially significant impact on the
snvironment.
The site is not identified by any habitat conservation plan as containing a protected, rare or
sndangered plant or animal cammunity. A Biological Resources Report and Impact Analysis was
prepared for the proposed project by Affinis Environmental Services in August 2002 and was
Jpdated in March, 2003. The report and update were based upon surveys of the site conducted in
May 2002 and a literature review. The report identified that 1 .I acres of non-occupied Coastal Sage
Scrub (CSS) exist on site and- 0.29 acres of this total will be impacted by the project and will be
mitigated by acquiring mitigation credit in a pre-approved mitigation area or mitigation bank.
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Since the project is subject to noise impacts from La Costa Avenue, an Acoustical Analysis report
was prepared for the proposed project by Mestre Greve Associates in May 2002. The report
indicates that the project site will he subject to a traffic noise level of about 66.3 CNEL from La Costa
Avenue at the northern property line. In order to meef the 60 CNEL exterior noise standard, noise
barriers are required along La Costa Avenue. The project is designed with a 5.5-foot high decorative
noise attenuation wall located at the top of slope along La Costa Avenue. Also, to meet exterior
noise levels for balconies located on the third floor, 5-fOOt high solid balcony barriers are required.
The interior noise levels are required to be no greater than 45 dBA CNEL. The report indicates that
the buildings closest to La Costa Avenue will be exposed to noise levels of less than 60 CNEL and
therefore will require less than 15 dB exterior to interior noise reduction in order to meet the standard
of 45 CNEL. With construction practices common in California, residential buildings achieve outdoor
to indoor noise reduction of at least 20 dB. In addition a mitigation measure is included in the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program which requires mechanical ventilation for the units
facing La Costa Avenue.
The necessary mitigation measures have been agreed to by the developer and a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared. Consequently, a Notice of Intent to adopt a
Mitigated Negative Declaration was published in the newspaper and sent to the State Clearinghouse
for public agency review. A letter was received from the wildlife agencies during the public review
period. The letter and staff response are attached with the Planning Commission staff report.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impacts have been identified.
EXHIBITS:
1. City Council Resolution No. 2004-096
2. Location Map
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Planning Commission Reso!ution No. 5554, 5555, 5556, 5557, 5558
Planning Commission Staff Report, dated February 4, 2004
Draft Excerpts of Planning Commissiori Minutes, dated February 4, 2003.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT. Saima Qureshy, (760) 602-361 9, s=lur~~ci.c,arlc;h;Id.ca us
EXHIBIT 2
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EXHIBIT 3
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 5554
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 58
AIRSPACE CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LA
COSTA AVENUE, EAST OF EL CAMINO REAL AND WEST
OF CASTILLA WAY, WITHIN LOCAL FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT ZONE 6.
CASE NAME: LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS
CASE NO.: CT 02-28/SDP 03- 1 8/CP 02- 13/HDP 02- 14
WHEREAS, Calso, LLC, “Owner/Developer,yy has filed a verified application
with the City of Carlsbad regarding property described as
Lot 185 of La Costa South Unit 1, in the City of Carlsbad, in
the County of San Diego, State of California, According to
Map Thereof No. 6117, filed in the Office of the County
Recorder of San Diego County, June 3,1968
(“the Property”); and
WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in conjunction with
said project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 4th day of February 2004,
hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, examining the initial study, analyzing the information submitted by staff, and
considering any written comments received, the Planning Commission considered all factors
relating to the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission 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 Commission
RECOMMENDS ADOPTION of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and I
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Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program according to Exhibit “MND,”
Exhibits “NOI” dated December 23, 2003, and “PII” dated December 9, 2003,
attached hereto and made a part hereof, based on the following findings:
Findings:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad does hereby find:
a. it has reviewed, analyzed and considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the
environmental impacts therein identified for this project and said comments
thereon, and Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program (the Program), on file
in the Planning Department, prior to RECOMMENDING ADOPTION of the
project; and
the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Program have been prepared in
accordance with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, the
State Guidelines and the Environmental Protection Procedures of the City of
Carlsbad; and
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c. they reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission of the City of
Carlsbad; and
d. based on the ETA Part II and comments thereon, the Planning Commission, finds
that there is no substantial evidence the project will have a significant effect on
the environment.
2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the Program is designed to ensure that
during project implementation the Developer and any other responsible parties implement
the project components and comply with the feasible mitigation measures identified in the
CEQA Findings and the Program.
Conditions:
1. Developer shall implement or cause the implementation of the La Costa Condominiums
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
2. This approval is granted subject to the approval of CT 02-28, SDP 03-18, CP 02-13 and
HDP 02-14 and is subject to all conditions contained in Planning Commission
Resolutions No. 5555,5556,5557 and 5558 for those other approvals incorporated herein
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 4th day of February 2004,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairperson White, Commissioners Baker, Dominguez, Heineman,
Montgomery, Segall, and Whitton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MELISSA WHITE, Chairperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
MICHAEL J. H&dMILL&
Planning Director
PC RES0 NO. 5554 -3 -
- City of Carlsbad
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NAME: La Costa Condominiums
CASE NO: CT 02-28/SDP 03-18/CP 02-13/HDP 02-14
PROJECT LOCATION: South Side of La Costa Avenue Between El Camino Real and Castilla
Way (APN - 2 16- 160-27)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Request for approval of a Tentative Tract Map, Site Development
Plan, Condominium Permit and Hillside Development Permit for the development of a 58-unit air-
space condominium project. The site is located on the south side of La Costa Avenue, between El
Camino Real and Castilla Way and currently consists of a vacant lot totaling 8.18 acres. The site is
surrounded by an existing multi-family residential project to the west, a vacant lot to the east,
duplexes to the south and single-family residences to the north. Three tiers of buildings are
proposed with six, six-plex buildings, two three-plex buildings and four, four-plex buildings.
Access to the site is fi-om La Costa Avenue and the project’s internal private driveways will provide
access to individual units. The buildings will not exceed 35’ in height and will comply with all
standards of the RD-M Zone and Planned Development Ordinance. The units will range in size
from 1,340 to 2,016 square feet. A 14,330 square foot recreation area will be located in the
northeastern comer of the subject site. The northern property boundary, adjacent to La Costa
Avenue, is a moderately steep slope. The middle section of the site is relatively flat with very steep
slopes located on the southwestern, southern, and southeastern portions of the property.
DETERMINATION: The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the above-
described project pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental
Quality Act and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a result of said
review, the initial study (EM Part 2) identified potentially significant effects on the environment,
and the City of Carlsbad finds as follows:
Ix] Although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will
not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an
attached sheet have been added to the project.
The proposed project MAY have “potentially significant impact(s)” on the environment, but
at least one potentially significant impact 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier
document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation
measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. (Mitigated Negative
Declaration applies only to the effects that remained to be addressed).
0 Although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a)
have been analyzed adequately in an earlier ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT or
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided
or mitigated pursuant to that earlier ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT or
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed
upon the proposed project. Therefore, nothing further is required.
A copy of the initial study (EM Part 2) documenting reasons to support the Negative Declaration is
on file in the Planning Department, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California 92008.
ADOPTED: , pursuant to City Council Resolution No.
ATTEST:
MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER
Planning Director
- City of Carlsbad
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NAME: La Costa Condominiums
CASE NO: CT 02-28/SDP 03-18/CP 02-13/HDP 02-14
PROJECT LOCATION: South Side of La Costa Avenue Between El Camino Real and Castilla
Way (APN- 216-160-27)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Request for approval of a Tentative Tract Map, Site Development Plan,
Condominium Permit and Hillside Development Permit for the development of a 58-unit air-space
condominium project. The site is located on the south side of La Costa Avenue, between El Camino Real
and Castilla Way and currently consists of a vacant lot totaling 8.18 acres. The site is surrounded by an
existing multi-family residential project to the west, a vacant lot to the east, duplexes to the south and
single family residences to the north. Three tiers of buildings are proposed with six, six-plex buildings,
two three-plex buildings and four, four-plex buildings. Access to the site is from La Costa Avenue and
the project’s internal private driveways will provide access to individual units. The buildings will not
exceed 35’ in height and will comply with all standards of the RD-M Zone and Planned Development
Ordinance. The units will range in size from 1,340 to 2,016 square feet. A 14,330 square foot recreation
area will be located in the northeastern comer of the subject site. The northern property boundary,
adjacent to La Costa Avenue, is a moderately steep slope. The middle section of the site is relatively flat
with very steep slopes located on the southwestern, southern, and southeastern portions of the property.
PROPOSED DETERMINATION: The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of
the above described project pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a
result of said review, the initial study (EIA Part 2) identified potentially significant effects on the
environment, but (1) revisions in the project plans or proposals made by, or agreed to by, the applicant
before the proposed negative declaration and initial ‘study are released for public review would avoid the
effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effect on the environment would
occur, and (2) there is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the City that the project
“as revised” may have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative
Declaration will be recommended for adoption by the City of Carlsbad City Council.
A copy of the initial study (EIA Part 2) documenting reasons to support the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration are on file in the Planning Department, 1635 ‘Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California 92008.
Comments from the public are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Planning Department
within 30 days of the date of this notice.
The proposed project and Mitigated Negative Declaration are subject to review and approval/adoption by
the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission and City Council. Additional public notices will be issued
when those public hearings are scheduled. If you have any questions, please call Saima Qureshy in the
Planning Department at (760) 602-4619.
PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD- December 23,2003 to January 23,2003
PUBLISH DATE December 23,2003
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I1
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
CASE NO: CT 02-28/SDP 03-18KP 02-13EIDP 02-14
DATE: December 9,2003
BACKGROUND
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CASE NAME: La Costa Condominiums
LEAD AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS: Citv of Carlsbad, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad.
CONTACT PERSON AND PHONE NUMBER: Saima Oureshy - (760) 602461 9
PROJECT LOCATION: South Side of La Costa Avenue Between El Camino Real and Castilla
Way (APN - 216-160-27)
PROJECT SPONSOR’S NAME AND ADDRESS: Calso. LLC 2683 Costebelle Avenue. La
Jolla. CA 92037
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: RMH (1 1.5 ddac)
ZONING: RD-M (Residential Densitv-Medium)
OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES WHOSE APPROVAL IS REQUIRED &e., permits, financing
approval or participation agreements): None
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING AND SURROUNDING LAND
USES:
Request for approval of a Tentative Tract Map, Site Development Plan, Condominium Permit and
Hillside Develoument Permit for the develoument of a 58-unit air-space condominium uroiect.
The site is located on the south side of La Costa Avenue, between El Camino Real and Castilla
Way and currently consists of a vacant lot totaling 8.18 acres. The site is surrounded by an
existing multi-family residential proiect to the west. a vacant lot to the east. duplexes to the south
and single family residences to the north. Three tiers of buildings are prouosed with six. six-ulex
buildings, two three-plex buildings and four, four-plex buildings. Access to the site is from La
Costa Avenue and the uroiect’s internal private driveways will provide access to individual units.
The buildings will not exceed 35’ in height and will comply with all standards of the RD-M Zone
and Planned Develoument Ordinance. The units will range in size from 1,340 to 2,016 sauare
feet. A 14,330 sauare foot recreation area will be located in the northeastern comer of the subiect
site. The northern urouertv boundary, adiacent to La Costa Avenue, is a moderately steep sloDe.
The middle section of the site is relatively flat with very steep slopes located on the southwestern,
southern. and Southeastern uortions of the urouertv.
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The summary of environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project,
involving at least one impact that is a “Potentially Significant Impact,” or “Potentially Significant Impact
Unless Mitigation Incorporated” as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
Aesthetics Geology/Soils Noise
u Agricultural Resources 0 Hazards/Hazardous Materials u and Housing
0 Air Quality
Biological Resources
0 HydrologyNater Quality 0 Public Services
u Land Use and Planning Recreation
Mineral Resources 0 Transportatioflraffic u Cultural Resources
0 Utilities Service Systems u Mandatory Findings of
Significance
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DETERMINATION.
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
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I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not
be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have
been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have “potentially significant impact(s)” on the environment, but at
least one potentially significant impact 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis
as described on attached sheets. A Negative Declaration is required, but it must analyze only the effects
that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL
NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT or NEGATIVE DECLARATION
pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Therefore, nothing fbrther is required.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15063 requires that the City conduct an Environmental
Impact Assessment to determine if a project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Environmental
Impact Assessment appears in the following pages in the form of a checklist. This checklist identifies any physical,
biological and human factors that might be impacted by the proposed project and provides the City with information
to use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Negative Declaration, or
to rely on a previously approved EIR or Negative Declaration.
A brief explanation is required for all answers except “No Impact” answers that are adequately supported
by an information source cited in the parentheses following each question. A “No Impact” answer is
adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to
projects like the one involved. A “No Impact” answer should be explained when there is no source
document to refer to, or it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards.
“Less Than Significant Impact” applies where there is supporting evidence that the potential impact is not
significantly adverse, and the impact does not exceed adopted general standards and policies.
“Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated” applies where the incorporation of mitigation
measures has reduced an effect fiom “Potentially Significant Impact” to a “Less Than Significant Impact.”
The developer must agree to the mitigation, and the City must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly
explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level.
“Potentially Significant Impact” is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significantly
adverse.
Based on an “Em-Part 11”, if a proposed project could have a potentially significant adverse effect on the
environment, but potentially significant adverse effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier
EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or
mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration, including revisions or mitigation
measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, and none of the circumstances requiring a supplement to or supplemental EIR are present and all the mitigation measures required by the prior
environmental document have been incorporated into this project, then no additional environmental
document is required.
When “Potentially Significant Impact” is checked the project is not necessarily required to prepare an EIR
if the significant adverse effect has been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable
standards and the effect will be mitigated, or a “Statement of Overriding Considerations” has been made
pursuant to that earlier EIR.
A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that the project or
any of its aspects may cause a significant adverse effect on the environment.
If there are one or more potentially significant adverse effects, the City may avoid preparing an EIR if there
are mitigation measures to clearly reduce adverse impacts to less than significant, and those mitigation
measures are agreed to by the developer prior to public review. In this case, the appropriate “Potentially
Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated” may be checked and a Mitigated Negative Declaration
may be prepared.
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e An EIR must be prepared if “Potentially Significant Impact” is checked, and including but not limited to
the following circumstances: (1) the potentially significant adverse effect has not been discussed or
mitigated in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and the developer does not agree to mitigation
measures that reduce the adverse impact to less than significant; (2) a “Statement of Overriding
Considerations” for the significant adverse impact has not been made pursuant to an earlier EIR; (3)
proposed mitigation measures do not reduce the adverse impact to less than significant; or (4) through the
EM-Part I1 analysis it is not possible to determine the level of significance for a potentially adverse effect,
or determine the effectiveness of a mitigation measure in reducing a potentially significant effect to below a
level of significance.
A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of the form under
DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attention should be given to discussing
mitigation for impacts, which would otherwise be determined significant.
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). Potentially
Significant
Mitigation Significant No
Incorporated Impact Impact
Unless Less Than Potentially
Significant
Impact
I. AESTHETICS - Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
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buildings within a State scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or
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d) Create a new source of substantial light and glare,
which would adversely affect day or nighttime views
in the area?
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11. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES - (In determining
whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant
environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the
California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site
Assessment Model-1997 prepared by the California
Department of Conservation as an optional model to use
in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland.) Would
the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as
shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
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which, due to their location or nature, could result in
conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use?
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111. AIR QUALITY - (Where available, the significance
criteria established by the applicable air quality
management or air pollution control district may be relied
upon to make the following determinations.) Would the'
project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan? 0 0 OB
Ixlo b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation?
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources).
Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of
any criteria pollutant for which the project region is
in non-attainment under an applicable federal or state
ambient air quality standard (including releasing
emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for
ozone precursors)?
Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial
number of people?
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status
species in local or regional plans, policies, or
regulations, or by California Department of Fish and
Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian,
aquatic or wetland habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional plans,
policies, or regulations or by California Department
of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
Have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (including but not limited to marsh,
vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal,
filing, hydrological interruption, or other means?
Interfere substantially with the movement of any
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species
or with established native resident or migratory
wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation
Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state
habitat conservation plan?
Impact tributary areas that are environmentally
sensitive?
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Potentially Significant Impact
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES -Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource as defined in
Q 15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the signifi- cance of an archeological resource pursuant to 8 15064.5?
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c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique pale
ontological resource or site or unique geologic
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d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? 0
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury or
death involving:
0 i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.
ii. Strong seismic ground shaking? 0
0 iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction?
0 o
iv. Landslides?
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
0 c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the
project, and potentially result in on- or off-site
landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction,
or collapse?
0 d) Be located on expansive soils, as defined in Table 18 - 1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1997), creating
substantial risks to life or property?
Potentially
Significant
Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact
Unless Less Than
0
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OIXI
OIXI
[XI no
0 IXIO
Ixl on
Ixl no
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources).
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the
use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal
systems where sewers are not available for the
disposal of wastewater?
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -
Would the project:
Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
Create a significant hazard to the public or
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the environment?
Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed
school?
Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant hazard to the public or
environment?
For a project within an airport land use plan, or
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two
miles of a public auport or public use airport, would
the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?
For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?
Impair implementation of or physically interfere with
an adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
Expose people or structures to a significant risk of
loss, injury or death involving wildland fires,
including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized
areas or where residences are intermixed with
wildlands?
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the
project:
a) Violate any water. quality standards or waste
discharge requirements?
Potentially
Significant Impact
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Potentially
Significant Unless
Mitigation Incorporated
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
Less Than
Significant
Impact
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
No
Impact
Ixl
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IXI
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). Potentially Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
0 0 ON b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with ground water recharge
such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer
volume or a lowering of the local ground water table
level (i.e., the production rate of pre-existing nearby
wells would drop to a level which would not support
existing land uses or planned uses for which permits
have been granted)?
n 0
0
OB c) Impacts to groundwater quality?
ON d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the
site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, in a manner, which would
result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-
site?
U
Ixlo 0 0 e) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the
site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, or substantially increase
the flow rate or amount (volume) of surface runoff in
a manner, which would result in flooding on- or off-
site? o f) Create or contribute runoff water, which would
exceed the capacity of existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial
additional sources of polluted runoff!
cl
0
0
0
0
g) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
h) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a Federal Flood Hazard Boundary or
Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood delineation
map?
0
0
i) Place within 100-year flood hazard area structures,
which would impede or redirect flood flows? 0
0 j) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of
loss injury or death involving flooding, including
flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam?
0
0
0
0
OB
Ixlo
k) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
1) Increased erosion (sediment) into receiving surface
waters.
0 Ixlo m) Increased pollutant discharges (e.g., heavy metals,
pathogens, petroleum derivatives, synthetic organics,
nutrients, oxygen-demanding substances and trash)
into receiving surface waters or other alteration of
receiving surface water quality (e.g., temperature,
dissolved oxygen or turbidity)?
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). Potentially
Significant
Unless Less Than
Mitigation Significant
Incorporated Impact
Potentially
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
0 0 0 Ixl n) Changes to receiving water quality (marine, fresh or wetland waters) during or following construction?
0 0) Increase in any pollutant to an already impaired water body as listed on the Clean Water Act Section
303(d) list?
0 0 [XI
p) The exceedance of applicable surface or groundwater
receiving water quality objectives or degradation of
beneficial uses?
0 0 IXI 0
IX. LANDUSE AND PLANNING - Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community? 0
0
0 0
0 0
IXI
[XI b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the
project (including but not limited to the general plan,
specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning
ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? c) 0 0 0 IXI
X. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
0
0
0 0 IXI a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of fhture value to the region
and the residents of the State?
o 0 b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally
important mineral resource recovery site delineated
on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land
use plan?
XI. NOISE - Would the project result in:
0 0 a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels
in excess of standards established in the local general
plan or noise ordinance or applicable standards of
other agencies?
0 0 0 IXI b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbourne vibration or groundbourne noise
levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
0 0 IXI 0
0 d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without the project?
0 0 Ixl
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources).
e) For a project located withn an airport land use plan
or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2
miles of a public airport or public use airport, would
the project expose people residing or worlung in the
project area to excessive noise levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project expose people residing or working
in the project area to excessive noise levels?
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project:
a) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly
(for example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example, through
extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating
the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES
a) Would the project result in substantial adverse
physical impacts associated with the provision of
new or physically altered government facilities, a
need for new or physically altered government
facilities, the construction of whch could cause
significant environmental impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or
other performance objectives for any of the public
services:
i) Fire protection?
ii) Police protection?
iii) Schools?
iv) Parks?
v) Other public facilities?
XIV. RECREATION
a) Would the project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial physical
deterioration of the facility would occur or be
accelerated?
Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
0 0 OH
0 0
0 0 OM
0 0 UBI
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources).
Does the project include
require the construction or
recreational facilities or
expansion of recreational
facilities, which might have an adverse physical
effect on the environment?
XV. TRANSPORTATIONrrRAFFIC - Would the project:
Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in
relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the
street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in
either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to
capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at
intersections)?
Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level
of service standard established by the county
congestion management agency for designated roads
or highways?
Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in
location that results in substantial safety risks?
Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature
(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
Result in inadequate emergency access?
Result in insufficient parking capacity?
Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turn-
outs, bicycle racks)?
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICES SYSTEMS - Would the
project:
Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
Require or result in the construction of new water or
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which would
cause significant environmental effects?
Require or result in the construction of new storm
water drainage facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the
project from existing entitlements and resources, or
are new or expanded entitlements needed?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
0
0
17
0
17
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
Less Than
Significant
Impact
17
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[XI
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
No
Impact
IXI
0
[XI
[XI
IXI
Ixl
IXI
[XI
[XI
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). Potentially
Significant Potentially Uriless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
0 UIXI e) Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider, whch serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate capacity to serve the
project’s projected demand in addition to the
provider’s existing commitments?
Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted
capacity to accommodate the project’s solid waste
disposal needs?
0 OIXI fj’
0 0 nIx1 g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE om a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the range
of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumula-
tively considerable” means that the incremental
effects of a project are considerable when viewed in
connection with the effects of past projects, the
effects of other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects?)
Does the project have environmental effects, which
will cause the substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly?
0 0 IxIn
0 1xI no c)
XVIII. EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or
more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section
15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify the following on attached sheets:
a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available for review.
b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the
scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,
and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier
analysis.
c) Mitigation measures. For effects that are “Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated,”
describe the mitigation measures, which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document
and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project.
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project is for a Tentative Tract Map, Site Development Plan, Condominium Permit and Hillside
Development Permit to allow for the development of 58 condominium units on an 8.18 acre site.
The project site is located on the south side of La Costa Avenue adjacent to and east of the Marbella Condominiums.
Three tiers of buildings are proposed. The two northernmost tiers (closest to La Costa Avenue) will have access
from Driveway “B”. The southernmost tier (with the hghest elevation) will have access from Driveway “A”. The
Driveway “B” buildings include 2, tri-plexes and 6, six-plexes (one tri-plex and three six-plexes on each side of
Driveway “B”). The Driveway “A” buildings will consist of 4, four-plexes. The buildings will not exceed 35’ in
height and will comply with all standards of the RD-M Zone and Planned Development Ordinance. The units will
range in size from 1,340 to 2,016 square feet. A 14,330 square foot recreation area will be located in the
northeastern comer of the project site. The amenities in the recreation area include: swimming pool, spa, barbeque
area, bathroodchanging room, play equipment, and turf play area.
AESTHETICS
No Impact. The project will not have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista since the site is located in an
urbanized area and will be constructed in compliance with the maximum 35’ height limitation allowed in the RD-M
zone and the architectural guidelines contained in the Planned Development Ordinance. Development of the site
with a multi-family condominium project would be consistent with the surrounding development pattern.
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
No Impact. There will be no impact on agricultural resources due to the proposed project as the site is not
designated as or used as farmland. The subject site is zoned for multi-family residential development (RD-M) and is
not subject to a Williamson Act Contract. The project would not result in other changes to the environment that
would result in the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses. The project would be characterized as infill
development and has been surrounded by residential development for many years.
AIR QUALITY-Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan?
No Impact. The project site is located in the San Diego Air Basin which is a federal and state non-attainment area
for ozone (03), and a state non-attainment area for particulate matter less than or equal to 10 microns in diameter
(PMlo). The periodic violations of national Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS) in the San Diego Air Basin (SDAB), particularly for ozone in inland foothill areas, requires that a plan be developed outlining the pollution
controls that will be undertaken to improve air quality. In San Diego County, this attainment planning process is
embodied in the Regional Air Quality Strategies (RAQS) developed jointly by the Air Pollution Control District
(APCD) and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG).
A plan to meet the federal standard for’ozone was developed in 1994 during the process of updating the 1991 state-
mandated plan. This local plan was combined with plans from all other California non-attainment areas having
serious ozone problems and used to create the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). The SIP was adopted by
the Air Resources Board (ARB) after public hearings on November 9th through 10th in 1994, and was forwarded to
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval. After considerable analysis and debate, particularly
regarding airsheds with the worst smog problems, EPA approved the SIP in mid-1996.
The proposed project relates to the SIP andlor RAQS through the land use and growth assumptions that are
incorporated into the air quality planning document. These growth assumptions are based on each city’s and the
County’s general plan. If a proposed project is consistent with its applicable General Plan, then the project
presumably has been anticipated with the regional air quality planning process. Such consistency would ensure that
the project would not have an adverse regional air quality impact.
Section 15125(B) of the State of California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines contains specific
reference to the need to evaluate any inconsistencies between the proposed project and the applicable air quality
management plan. Transportation Control Measures (TCMs) are part of the RAQS. The R4QS and TCM plan set
forth the steps needed to accomplish attainment of state and federal ambient air quality standards. The California
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Air Resources Board provides criteria for determining whether a project conforms with the RAQS which include the
following:
0
Is a regional air quality plan being implemented in the project area?
Is the project consistent with the growth assumptions in the regional air quality plan?
The project area is located in the San Diego Air Basin, and as such, is located in an area where a RAQS is being
implemented. The project is consistent with the growth assumptions of the City’s General Plan and the RAQS.
Therefore, the project is consistent with the regional air quality plan and will in no way conflict or obstruct
implementation of the regional plan.
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation?
Less Than Significant Impact. The closest air quality monitoring station to the project site is in the City of
Oceanside. Data available for this monitoring site through April, 2002 indicate that the most recent air quality
violations recorded were for the state one hour standard for ozone (one day in both 2000 and 2001) and one day in
2001 for the federal 8-hour average for ozone and one day for the 24-hour state standard for suspended particulates
in 1996. No violations of any other air quality standards have been recorded recently. The project would involve
minimal short-term emissions associated with grading and construction. Such emissions would be minimized
through standard construction measures such as the use of properly tuned equipment and watering the site for dust
control. Long-term emissions associated with travel to and from the project will be minimal. Although air pollutant
emissions would be associated with the project, they would neither result in the violation of any air quality standard
(comprising only an incremental contribution to overall air basin quality readings), nor contribute substantially to an
existing or projected air quality violation. Any impact is assessed as less than significant.
c) Result in a cumulatively,considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project
region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard?
Less Than Significant Impact. The Air Basin is currently in a non-attainment zone for ozone and suspended fine
particulates. The proposed project would represent a contribution to a cumulatively considerable potential net
increase in emissions throughout the air basin. As described above, however, emissions associated with the
proposed project would be minimal. Given the limited emissions potentially associated with the proposed project,
air quality would be essentially the same whether or not the proposed project is implemented. According to the
CEQA Guidelines Section 15130 (a) (4), the proposed project’s contribution to the cumulative impact is considered
de minimus. Any impact is assessed as less than significant.
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations?
No Impact. As noted above, the proposed project would not result in substantial pollutant emissions or
concentrations. In addition, there are no sensitive receptors (e.g., schools or hospitals) located in the vicinity of the
project. No impact is assessed.
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people?
No Impact. The construction of the proposed project could generate fumes from the operation of construction
equipment, which may be considered objectionable by some people. Such exposure would be short-term or
transient. In addition, the number of people exposed to such transient impacts is not considered substantial.
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
A Biological Resources Report and Impact Analysis was prepared for the proposed project by Affinis
Environmental Services in August 2002 and was updated in March, 2003. The report and update were based upon
surveys of the site conducted in May 2002 (a biological reconnaissance survey) and a literature review. The
Biological Resources Report identified four plant communities on the 8-acre project site and project impacts to those
communities as follows:
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HABITAT TYPE/
PLANT COMMUNITY
PROPOSED
EXISTING IMPACTED NON-IMPACTED
ACREAGE ACREAGE ACREAGE
Would the project:
Non-Native
GrasslandLandscaped
Chaparral
Disturbed Habitat
TOTAL
Coastal Sage ScrubMixed
Landscaped
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or
regulations, or by California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
0.6 0.6 0
1.1 0.3 0.8
2.7 0.5 2.2
3.6 3.6 0
8.0 5.0 3.0
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated. A Biological Resources Report and Impact Analysis was
prepared for the proposed project by Affinis Environmental Services in August 2002 and was updated in March,
2003. According to the report, no candidate, sensitive, or special status species have been identified on-site. No
California gnatcatchers were observed on or adjacent to the property during the surveys conducted in 2002. The
coastal sage scrublmixed chaparral (1.1-ac) found on the site is recognized as a sensitive community by local, state,
and federal resource agencies. The proposed project would avoid direct impacts to the coastal sage scrub found on
site, with the exception of possible disturbance to 0.3 acres of habitat from brush management and remedial grading.
The applicant will acquire 0.3 acres of mitigation credit in a pre-approved mitigation area or mitigation bank to
offset this impact.
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian, aquatic or wetland habitat or other sensitive
natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations or by California
Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
No Impact. No riparian, aquatic, or wetland habitat is present on the site. No habitat under the jurisdiction of the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Game, or the Regional Water Quality Control
Board would be impacted.
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (including but not limited to marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filing, hydrological interruption, or other means?
No Impact. See Response (IV b) above.
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species
or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native
wildlife nursery sites?
No Impact. According to the Biological Resources Report and Impact Analysis prepared for this project, there are
no wildlife corridors or habitat linkages on the project site. Native habitat is very limited on the project site. The
coastal sage scrublchaparral mix is contiguous with habitat to the east, but ths off-site area is also relatively small
and is surrounded by development on three sides. Overall, the property does not support high-quality biological
resources.
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
and
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
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No Impact. The proposed project would not conflict with any HCP, NCCP, or other approved habitat conservation
plan, or local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. It is not within the boundaries of or adjacent to
any pre-approved mitigation areas, hardline areas, or standards areas identified in the City's Draft Habitat
Management Plan (HMP).
g) Impact tributary areas that are environmentally sensitive?
No Impact. See response 1V.b (above).
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES
No Impact. The subject site is an infill site which is surrounded by residential development and there will
be no impacts on cultural resources. There are no known historical, archeological, paleontological, or
human remains on the project site.
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury
or death involving:
i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.
ii. Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction?
Less than Significant Impact (a.i. to a.iii.) -There are no Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault zones within the City of
Carlsbad and there is no other evidence of active or potentially active faults within the City. However, there are
several active faults throughout Southern California, and these potential earthquakes could affect Carlsbad. The
project site is located in an area of stable soil conditions and the risk of seismic-related ground failure or liquefaction
is very minimal (according to City of Carlsbad Geotechnical Hazards Analysis and Mapping Study, November
1992). In addition, a project specific Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation was prepared by Leighton and Associates
dated October 30, 2002. The report states that the potential for Liquefaction, earthquake induced settlement and
lateral spread are considered to be low for the site because of the low susceptibility to liquefaction.
iv. Landslides?
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated. There are known landslide deposits located either inside
the limits of the planned grading or directly above and therefore have the potential to affect site development. Due
to their potentially compressible nature and the relatively steep basal surface, the landslide deposits within the limits
of the planned grading are not considered stable and are generally unsuitable for structural support in their present
condition. Corrective measures (i.e. removals to competent material andlor buttressing with compacted fill) will be
required to mitigate their potentially compressible nature (Update Preliminary Geotechnical Report, Lot 185, La
Costa Avenue South Unit I, Carlsbad, California, prepared by Leighton & Associates, Inc. on October 30, 2002).
Geotechnical issues will be reduced to a level considered less than significant through compliance with the
mitigation measures recommended in the report.
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
Less than Significant Impact. Topsoil encountered during field investigations matches the ungraded portions of
the site along the southerly property line. Soils were generally massive, porous, and contained scattered roots and
other organics. The potentially compressible topsoil is estimated to be from 1 to 5 feet in thickness; however,
localized areas of thicker accumulations of topsoil may be present. Although the soils on the site are relatively
prone to erosion, all storm runoff collected onsite will be slowed down to a non-erosive manner prior to discharge
off the site by using energy dissipaters. The applicant is required to prepare grading and erosion control plans prior
to any construction. In addition, the applicant will be required to re-vegetate the slopes to increase their stability
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(Update Preliminary Geotechnical Report, Lot 185, La Costa Avenue South Unit 1, Carlsbad, California, prepared
by Leighton & Associates, Inc. on October 30, 2002). Geotechnical issues will be reduced to a level considered less
than significant through compliance with the mitigation measures recommended in the report.
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the
project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction,
or collapse?
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated. Due to their potential instability and compressible
nature, the landslide deposits on the site are considered unstable in their present condition and remedial measures are
required (Update Preliminary Geotechnical Report, Lot 185, La Costa Avenue South Unit I, Carlsbad, California,
prepared by Leighton & Associates, Inc. on October 30, 2002). Geotechnical issues will be reduced to a level
considered less than significant through compliance with the mitigation measures recommended in the report.
d) Be located on expansive soils, as defined in Table 18 - l-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994),
creating substantial risks to life or property?
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated. Siltstone and claystone soils of the Santiago Formation
are highly expansive and were found on site during field investigations. These expansive soils will be removed
where present within 5 feet of finish pad grades and replaced with soils having a lower expansion potential or a
special foundation design (i.e. post-tensioned design) will be provided. Incorporation of these mitigation measures
into the overall project design will reduce these potential impacts to a level considered less than significant.
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater
disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater?
No Impact. Sewers are available to the subject site and the project will be served by a public wastewater system.
MI. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
No Impact. Based on the nature of a residential land use, there is no routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous
materials associated with residential uses. Therefore, there is no potential of a significant hazard associated with the
project from accidents involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment, or from the emission of
hazardous substances within the proximity of a school.
The project site is not located within an area covered by an airport land use plan or an area where such a plan has not
been adopted. However, the project site is located approximately 2.7 miles from the McClellan-Palomar Airport
(public general aviation airport). The project site is not located within any flight, crash, or safety hazard zones
associated with the airport. Therefore, the project will not result in a safety hazard for people residing on the project
site.
The project will not impair the implementation or physically interfere with any adopted emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation since the project site is an infill site surrounded by urban development which is adequately
served by emergency services. There are no wildlands adjacent to the site that could expose people to significant
risk from wildland fires.
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY-Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements?
No Impact. The applicant is required to comply with Order 2001-01 issued by the Regional Water Quality Control
Board. A preliminary Storm Water Management Plan for the project was prepared by O’Day Consultants to address
existing and proposed pollutants of concern and what measures will be implemented to ensure that pollutant loads
are not increased as a result of this project, to the maximum extent practicable.
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with ground water recharge
such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local ground water table
level (i.e., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not
support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? No Impact. This project does not propose to directly draw any groundwater for potable or irrigation use. The
project will be served via existing public water distribution lines adjacent to the site. The project also includes a
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encourages water percolation back to the groundwater.
The purpose of this basin is to reduce peak run-off to pre-development conditions, which
c) Impacts to groundwater quality?
No Impact. This project is required to implement measures to reduce urban pollutants prior to discharge, thus
groundwater quality will not be affected by this project.
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration
of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation
on- or off-site?
No Impact. This project does not propose to alter existing drainage patterns, nor any stream or river that would
result in erosion or siltation on or offsite.
e) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration
of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the flow rate or amount (volume) of
surface runoff in a manner, which would result in flooding on- or off-site?
Less Than Significant Impact. The project includes a detention basin on-site to reduce peak run-off to pre-
development flows.
0 Create or contribute runoff water, which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm
water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
No Impact. The existing storm drain system as well as the planned system as identified in the City’s Master
Drainage and Storm Water Quality Management Plan will adequately convey runoff from the subject site. Since
this project maintains peak runoff to predevelopment flows, there is no additional impact to consider. Compliance
with NPDES requirements ensure that the off-site flow does not increase pollutant discharges.
g) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
Less than significant impact. As a result of the project: 1) Implementing source BMP measures to avoid pollutant
contact and; 2) Installing treatment BMP measures to remove pollutants from storm water, this project is not
anticipated to contribute additional pollutants, to the maximum extent practicable.
h) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a Federal Flood Hazard Boundary
or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood delineation map?
No Impact. The proposed project is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a Federal Flood
Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood delineation map. Therefore there will be no impacts
regarding flooding.
i) Place within 100-year flood hazard area structures, which would impede or redirect flood flows?
No Impact. The proposed project would not place structures within 100-year flood hazard areas. Therefore there
will be no impacts from flooding.
j) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss injury or death involving flooding, including
flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam?
k) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
No Impact (j & k) - According to the City of Carlsbad Geotechnical Hazards Analysis and Mapping Study,
November 1992, the project site is not located within any dam failure inundation area, or area subject to inundation
by seiche or tsunami.
1) Increased erosion (sediment) into receiving surface waters?
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m) Increased pollutant discharges (e.g., heavy metals, pathogens, petroleum derivatives, synthetic
organics, nutrients, oxygen-demanding substances and trash) into receiving surface waters or other
alteration of receiving surface water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)?
n) Changes to receiving water quality (marine, fresh or wetland waters) during or following
construction?
0) Increase in any pollutant to an already impaired water body as listed on the Clean Water Act Section
303(d) list?
p) The exceedance of applicable surface or groundwater receiving water quality objectives or
degradation of beneficial uses?
Less than significant impact (I, m, n, o & p) - The project site is not located immediately adjacent to any body of
water. The project is withm a watershed that ultimately drains to Batiquitos Lagoon. Batiquitos Lagoon is not listed
as an impaired water body per the 303(d) list adopted February 4,2003. The project will be required to comply with
Order 2001-01 and the Storm Water Management Plan for this project. Drainage and development will be
controlled via best management practices to ensure that pollutants loads are not increased to the maximum extent
practicable. Therefore, the project will not adversely impact water quality.
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING
No Impact. The subject site is an infill site which is surrounded by multi-family residential development to the
west, duplexes to the south, single-family residences to the north and a vacant lot to the east. Proposed residential
development of the site will be compatible with and will integrate into the existing community.
The project is consistent with the property’s General Plan designation (RMH). The density permitted on the site is
8-15 ddac, with Growth Control Management Point at 11.5 du./ac. The project’s proposed density is 11.48 du/ac.
The City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance requires that 15% of the units be reserved as affordable housing units
for low income households. The project is proposing to build 9 affordable units on-site.
The subject site does not conflict with any habitat conservation plans or natural communities plans in that the
property is designated as an “UrbadDeveloped” area in the City’s Draft Habitat Management Plan.
X. MINERAL RESOURCES
No Impact. There are no known mineral resources, of local importance or otherwise, on the project site. Therefore,
the proposed project would not result in the loss of availability of such resources.
XI. NOISE
Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local
general plan or noise ordinance or applicable standards of other agencies?
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated. An Acoustical Analysis report was prepared for the
proposed project by Mestre Greve Associates in May 2002. The report indicates that the project site will be subject
to a traffic noise level of about 66.3 CNEL from La Costa Avenue at the northern property line. In order to meet the
60 CNEL exterior noise standard, noise barriers will be required along La Costa Avenue. The barrier could be a
wall, berm, or a combination of the two. The project is designed with a 5.5-foot high decorative noise attenuation
wall located at the top of slope along La Costa Avenue. Also, to meet exterior noise levels for balconies located on
the thxd floor, 5-foot high solid balcony barriers are required. Therefore, a mitigation measure has been included
requiring third floor balcony noise barriers to have a density of at least 3.5 pounds per square foot with no openings
and gaps. The barrier may be constructed of 3/8-inch plate glass, 5/8-inch plexiglass, stud and stucco construction
or a combination of these materials.
The interior noise levels are required to be no greater than 45 dE3A CNEL. The report indicates that the buildings
closest to La Costa Avenue will be exposed to noise levels of less than 60 CNEL and therefore will require less than
15 dB exterior to interior noise reduction in order to meet the standard of 45 CNEL. With construction practices
common in California, residential buildings achieve outdoor to indoor noise reduction of at least 20 dB.
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b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbourne vibration or groundbourne noise
levels?
No Impact - Based upon the nature of the proposed residential use, the project will not result in any activity that
would generate excessive groundbourne vibration or groundbourne noise levels. In addition, the project site is not
located adjacent to any use that generates excessive groundbourne vibration or groundbourne noise levels.
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without the project?
Less than Significant Impact (c & d) - Other than traffic generated noise, typical residential land uses do not
generate a Substantial amount of noise. With regard to temporary or periodic increase in noise levels, the only
potential increase in noise would be from construction activity associated with the development project. The City
incorporates standard regulations on all project construction activity to ensure that noise and other potential impacts
to surrounding properties are not significant. Therefore, the proposed project will not result in a Substantial
permanent or temporary increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the
project.
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted,
within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or
working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or
working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
No Impact (e & f) - The project site is not located within an area covered by an airport land use plan or an area
where such a plan has not been adopted. However, the project site is located approximately 2.7 miles from the
McClellan-Palomar Airport (public general aviation airport). The project site is not located within any flight, crash,
or safety hazard zones associated with the airport. Therefore, the project will not result in a safety hazard for people
residing on the project site.
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING
No Impact. The project would result in the development of 58 dwelling units on an infill site surrounded by
existing residential development that is served by existing roads and utilities and therefore, the project would not
induce Substantial growth either directly or indirectly. The project is proposed on a vacant lot and would not
displace any existing housing or individuals.
XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES
No Impact. The project will result in 58 new dwelling units on 8.18 acres (11.48 unitslacre) which is consistent
with the Growth Management Control Point of 11.5 ddac allowed on this site. The provision of public facilities
within the Zone 6 LFMP, including fire & police protection, parks, libraries and other public facilities, have been
planned to accommodate the projected growth in that area. Because the project will not exceed the total growth
projections anticipated within the Zone 6 LFMP, all public facilities will be adequate to serve the proposed
residcntial development on the site. Therefore, the project will not result in Substantial adverse impacts to or result
in the need for additional government facilities.
XIV. RECREATION
No Impacts. As part of the City’s Growth Management Program, a performance standard for parks was adopted.
The park performance standard requires that 3 acres of Community Park and Special Use Area per 1,000 population
within a park district (quadrant) must be provided.
The project site is located within Park District #I4 in the Southeast (SE) Quadrant. The necessary park acreage to
achieve the GMP standard (3 acres/1,000 population) for Park District ##4 was based upon the GMP dwelling unit
limitation for the SE Quadrant, which is 17,379 units.
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The proposed project will result in 58 additional residential units in the SE Quadrant. However, those units were
anticipated on this site under the City’s Growth Management Plan. The 58 proposed dwelling units on the site at a
density of 11.48 units per acre will not exceed the growth control point (1 1.5 ddac) allowed by the site’s General
Plan designation. The Parks and Recreation Element states that the park acreage demand for the SE Quadrant, based
on the GMP dwelling unit limit, is 120.49 acres, and the anticipated park acreage to be provided at build-out will be
140.27 acres. Therefore, there will be adequate parkland withn the SE Quadrant, and the proposed development
will not cause additional demand for parkland or expansion of recreational facilities. Because park facilities will be
adequate to serve residential development on the site, any increase in use of park facilities generated from
development of the site will not result in substantial physical deterioration of any park facility.
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TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC-Would the project:
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a) Cause an increase in traffic that is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity
of the street system?
Less Than Significant Impact. A traffic analysis was conducted for the project by Urban Systems Associates on
May 16, 2003 to evaluate the impacts on La Costa Avenue and impact on level of service. The project is estimated
to generate 464 Average Daily Trips (ADT), 38 AM peak hour, and 47 PM peak hour trips. This project is served
by La Costa Avenue, which is a secondary arterial roadway. Existing traffic on this arterial is estimated at 9,737
ADT according to the 2002 Traffic Monitoring Report. The project traffic would represent slightly more than 2% of
the existing traffic on La Costa Avenue near the project, but less than 2% on other arterials in the study area. The
project’s percent of the roadway design capacities are slightly more than 1% on La Costa Avenue but less than 0.5%
on other arterials. While the increases in traffic from the proposed project may be slightly noticeable, the street
system has been designed and sized to accommodate traffic from the project and cumulative development in the City
of Carlsbad.
The study area intersections and existing peak hour levels of service with and without the proposed project are
As shown, the arterial intersections in the study area are currently operating acceptably and will continue to operate
acceptably with project traffic added.
The proposed project would not, therefore, cause an increase in traffic that is substantial in relation to existing traffic
load and capacity of the street system. The impacts from the proposed project are, therefore, less than significant.
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county
congestion management agency for designated roads or highways?
Less Than Significant Impact. The traffic analysis conducted for the project concludes that “intersection levels of
service are not expected to change as a result of project traffic, and average peak hour delays per vehicle at study
area intersections are expected to be less than a two second increase, so that project impacts would be less than
significant.
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change
in location that results in substantial safety risks?
No Impact. The proposed project does not include any aviation components. The project is located more than 2
miles from the McClellan-Palomar Airport and is not located within the boundaries of Airport Land Use Plan. It
would not, therefore, result in a change of air traffic patterns or result in substantial safety risks. No impact
assessed.
a Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature or incompatible uses?
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No Impact. All project circulation improvements will be designed and constructed to City standards; and, therefore,
would not result in design hazards. The proposed project is consistent with the City’s general plan and zoning.
Therefore, it would not increase hazards due to an incompatible use. No impact assessed.
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
No Impact. The proposed project has been designed to satisfy the emergency requirements of the Fire and Police
Departments. No impact assessed.
0 Result in inadequate parking capacity?
No Impact. The project complies with the City’s parking requirements of 2 parlung spaces per unit and 17 visitor
spaces to ensure an adequate parkmg supply. No impact assessed.
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus
turnouts, bicycle racks, etc.)?
No Impact. The proposed project does not conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative
transportation.
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICES SYSTEMS
No Impact - The proposed residential development will be required to comply with all Regional Water Quality
Control Board Requirements. In addition, the Zone 6 LFMP anticipated that the project site would be developed
with a high density residential use and wastewater treatment facilities were planned and designed to accommodate
hture residential uses on the site. All public facilities, including water facilities, wastewater treatment facilities and
drainage facilities, have been planned and designed to accommodate the growth projections for the City at build-out.
The proposed density on the site will increase the demand for these facilities. However, the proposed density would
not result in an overall increase in the City’s growth projection in the SE quadrant. Therefore, the project will not
result in development that will result in a significant need to expand or construct new water facilities/supplies,
wastewater treatment or storm water drainage facilities.
Existing waste disposal services are adequate to serve the proposed residential use on the site without exceeding
landfill capacities. In addition, the proposed residential development will be required to comply with all federal,
state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste.
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-
sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict
the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory?
No Impact -The proposed residential project will not degrade the quality of the environment. The project site does
not contain any fish or wildlife species. Therefore, the project will not reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife
species.
The project site is a vacant infill site which is surrounded by existing residential development. The site is not
identified by any habitat conservation plan as containing a protected, rare or endangered plant or animal community.
The impact to 0.29 acres of Coastal Sage Scrub located on-site will be mitigated by acquiring mitigation credit in a
pre-approved mitigation area or mitigation bank. Therefore, the project will not threaten the number of a plant or
animal community.
In addition, there are no historic structures on the site and there are no known cultural resources on the site. The
project will not result in the elimination of any important examples of California History or prehistory.
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable
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when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects,
and the effects of probable future projects?)
Less than Significant Impact - San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) projects regional growth for
the greater San Diego area, and local general plan land use policies are incorporated into SANDAG projections.
Based upon those projections, region-wide standards, including storm water quality control, air quality standards,
habitat conservation, congestion management standards, etc, are established to reduce the cumulative impacts of
development in the region. All of the City’s development standards and regulations are consistent with the region-
wide standards. The City’s standards and regulations, including grading standards, water quality and drainage
standards, traffic standards, habitat and cultural resource protection regulations, and public facility standards, ensure
that development within the City will not result in a significant cumulatively considerable impact.
There are two regional issues that development within the City of Carlsbad has the potential to have a cumulatively
considerable impact on. Those issues are air quality and regional circulation. As discussed above, the project
would contribute to a cumulatively considerable potential net increase in emissions throughout the air basin. As
described above, however, emissions associated with the residential development would be minimal. Given the
limited emissions potentially associated with the residential development of the site, air quality would be essentially
the same whether or not the residential development is implemented. According to the CEQA Guidelines Section
15130 (a)(4), the project’s contribution to the cumulative impact is considered de minimus. Any impact is assessed
as less than significant.
The County Congestion Management Agency (CMA) has designated three roads (Rancho Santa Fe Rd., El Camino
Real and Palomar Airport Rd.) and two highway segments in Carlsbad as part of the regional circulation system.
The CMA has determined, based on the City’s growth projections in the General Plan, that these designated
roadways will function at acceptable levels of service in the short-term and at build-out. The project is consistent
with the City’s growth projections, and therefore, the cumulative impact from the project to the regional circulation
system is less than significant.
With regard to any other potential impact associated with the project, City standards and regulations will ensure that
residential development of the site will not result in a significant cumulatively considerable impact.
c) Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause the substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated - Based upon the residential nature of the project and the
fact that future development of the site will comply with all City standards, the project will not result in any direct or
indirect substantial adverse environmental effects on human beings. However, the project site is located in an area
where human beings could be exposed to significantly high noise levels generated from traffic on adjacent
roadways. As discussed above, any potential impact from noise can be mitigated to a level less than significant.
Those mitigation measures will be incorporated as conditions of project approval. Any future residential
development on the site will be required to comply with all applicable federal, state, regional and City regulations,
which will ensure the development of the site will not result in an adverse impact on human beings, either directly or
indirectly.
EARLIER ANALYSIS USED AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION SOURCES
The following documents were used in the analysis of this project and are on file in the City of Carlsbad Planning
Department located at 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California, 92008.
1. La Costa Condominiums Biological Survev, Affnis Environmental Services, August 14, 2002.
2. La Costa Condominiums Biological Survev Update, Affinis Environmental Services March 18,2003.
3. UDdate Preliminarv Geotechnical Investigation, Leighton & Associates, Inc., October 30,2002.
4. Preliminarv Noise Analysis for the “La Costa Condominiums” Proiect, Mestre Greve Associates, May 3,
2002.
5. Storm Water Management Plan for La Costa Condominiums, O’Day Consultants, May 20,2003.
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6. Final Master Environmental Impact Report for the City of Carlsbad General Plan Update (MEIR 93-01).
City of Carlsbad Planning Department. March 1994.
Citv of Carlsbad Geotechnical Hazards Analvsis and Mamine Study, November 1992. 7.
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LIST OF MITIGATION MEASURES
1. To achieve the required 60 dBA CNEL exterior noise level, include a 5.5 foot high noise barrier along
La Costa Avenue. The noise banier may consist of a wall, a berm or a combination of the two. The
barrier must have a surface density of at least 3.5 pounds per square foot and shall have no openings
and gaps. The wall may be constructed of stud, stucco, 3/8-inch plate glass, any masonry material or a
combination of these materials. The wall shall be located at the top of slope.
2. In order to meet the exterior noise standard of 60 CNEL, 5 foot high balcony noise barriers (relative to
the balcony floor) are required for the thrd floor balconies for units located along La Costa Avenue.
The barrier must have a surface density of at least 3.5 pounds per square foot and shall have no
openings and gaps. The wall may be constructed of stud, stucco, 3/8-inch plate glass, any masonry
material or a combination of these materials.
3. Mechanical ventilation is required for the units facing La Costa Avenue to achieve an interior noise
level of 45 dBA CNEL or less.
4. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant should acquire 0.29 acre of Coastal Sage Scrub
mitigation credit in a pre-approved mitigation area or mitigation bank as approved by the City and the
resources agencies.
5. Prior to commencement of grading, the lower boundary of the mixed chaparral/coastal sage scrub
habitat shall be staked and flagged by a qualified biologist at the base of the slope. The contractor
shall be advised to avoid encroachment into this habitat during project grading and construction of the
retaining wall.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I HAVE REVIEWED THE ABOVE MITIGATION MEASURES AND
CONCUR WITH THE ADDITION OF THESE MEASURES TO THE PROJECT.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 5555
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF CARLSBAD TRACT NUMBER CT 02-28 TO
ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 58 AIRSPACE CONDOMI-
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CAMINO REAL AND WEST OF CASTILLA WAY WITHIN
LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 6.
CASE NAME: LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS
CASE NO.: CT 02-28
WHEREAS, Calso, LLC, “OwnerDeveloper,” has filed a verified application
with the City of Carlsbad regarding property described as
Lot 185 of La Costa South Unit 1, in the City of Carlsbad, in
the County of San Diego, State of California, According to
Map Thereof No. 6117, filed in the Office of the County
Recorder of San Diego County, June 3,1968
(“the Property”); and
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for a Tentative Tract
Map as shown on Exhibits “A” - “WW” dated February 4, 2004, on file in the Planning
Department LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS - CT 02-28, as provided by Chapter 20.12 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 4th day of February 2004,
hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors
relating to the Tentative Tract Map.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
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That the proposed map and the proposed design and improvement of the' subdivision as
conditioned, is consistent with and satisfies all requirements of the General Plan, any
applicable specific plans, Titles 20 and 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and the State
Subdivision Map Act, and will not cause serious public health problems, in that the
proposed project satisfies all minimum requirements of CMC Titles 20 and 21 and
the project is designed to comply with all applicable City regulations including the
Planned Development Ordinance.
That the proposed project is compatible with the surrounding future land uses since
surrounding properties are designated for Residential Medium High (RMH) density
development on the General Plan, and are developed with multi-family projects or
single-family residences.
That 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, in that the project site can accommodate the proposed residential
development while complying with all development standards and public facilities
requirements.
That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with
easements of record or easements established by court judgment, or acquired by the
public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision, in
that concurrent with the recordation of the final map the developer will vacate and
adjust any easements that conflict with the proposed development.
That the property is not subject to a contract entered into pursuant to the Land
Conservation Act of 1965 (Williamson Act).
That the design of the subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, for future passive or
natural heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivision, in that adequate separations
will be provided to allow for breezes to cool the areas and landscaping will be
installed to provide shade and reduce the temperature of developed areas.
That the Planning Commission has considered, in connection with the housing proposed
by this subdivision, the housing needs of the region, and balanced those housing needs
against the public service needs of the City and available fiscal and environmental
resources.
That the design of the subdivision and improvements are not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage nor substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their
habitat, in that the project site has been previously graded and is surrounded by
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That the discharge of waste from the subdivision will not result in violation of existing
California Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements, in that the project has
been designed in accordance with the Best Management Practices for water quality
protection in accordance with the City’s sewer and drainage standards and the
project is conditioned to comply with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) requirements.
The Planning Commission finds that the project, as conditioned herein, is in
conformance with the Elements of the City’s General Plan based on the facts set forth in
the staff report dated February 4,2004 including, but not limited to the following:
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Land Use - The project is consistent with the City’s General Plan since the
proposed density of 11.48 du/ac is within the density range of 8 - 15 du/ac
specified for the site as indicated in the Land Use Element of the General
Plan. The project’s proposed density of 11.48 du/ac is slightly below the
Growth Management Control Point density (11.5 du/ac) used for the purpose
of calculating the City’s compliance with Government Code Section 65584.
However, consistent with Program 3.8 of the City’s certified Housing
Element, all of the dwelling units, which were anticipated toward achieving
the City’s share of the regional housing need that are not utilized by
developers in approved projects, are deposited in the City’s Excess Dwelling
Unit Bank. These excess dwelling units are available for allocation to other
projects. Accordingly, there is no net loss of residential unit capacity and
there are adequate properties identified in the Housing Element allowing
residential development with a unit capacity, including second dwelling
units, adequate to satisfy the City’s share of the regional housing need.
Circulation - The project is served by an existing fully improved public street,
La Costa Avenue, which operates at an acceptable level of service. On-site
circulation consists of two private driveways which provide access to garages
for the units and guest parking spaces designed in accordance with City
standards.
Noise - The project is conditioned to comply with the 60 dBA exterior CNEL
and 45 dBA interior CNEL noise standards.
Housing - The project is consistent with the Housing Element of the General
Plan and the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance as the developer has been
conditioned to enter into an Affordable Housing Agreement to provide and
deed restrict nine (9) condominium units as affordable to lower income
households for 55 years.
The project is consistent with the City-Wide Facilities and Improvements Plan, the Local
Facilities Management Plan for Zone 6 and all City public facility 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
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project will be installed to serve new development prior to or concurrent with need.
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a. The project has been conditioned to provide proof from the Encinitas Union and
San Dieguito Union High School Districts that the project has satisfied its
obligation for school facilities.
b. Park-in-lieu fees are required by Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 20.44, and
will be collected prior to issuance of building permits.
c. 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.
The Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad does hereby find:
a. it has reviewed, analyzed and considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the
environmental impacts therein identified for this project and said comments
thereon, and Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program (the Program), on file
in the Planning Department, prior to RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the
project; and
b. the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Program have been prepared in
accordance with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, the
State Guidelines and the Environmental Protection Procedures of the City of
Carlsbad; and
c. they reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission of the City of
Carlsbad; and
d. based on the EIA Part II and comments thereon, the Planning Commission, finds
that there is no substantial evidence the project will have a significant effect on
the environment.
The Planning Commission hereby finds that the Program is designed to ensure that
during project implementation the Developer and any other responsible parties implement
the project components and comply with the feasible mitigation measures identified in the
CEQA Findings and the Program.
That the project is consistent with the City’s Landscape Manual (Carlsbad Municipal
Code Section 14.28.020 and Landscape Manual Section I B).
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
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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.
16. 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:
Note: Unless otherwise specified herein, all conditions shall be satisfied prior to final map
approval or issuance of a grading permit, whichever occurs first.
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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; 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 Tentative Tract Map.
Staff is authorized and directed to make, or require the Developer to make, all corrections
and modifications to the Tentative Tract Map 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.
Developer shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local laws and
regulations in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
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.
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
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City’s approval or issuance of any permit or action, whether discretionary or non-
discretionary, in connection with the use contemplated herein.
The Developer shall submit to the Planning Department a reproducible 24” x 36” mylar
copy of the Tentative Map reflecting the conditions approved by the final decision
making body.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Developer shall provide proof to the
Director from the Encinitas Union and San Dieguito Union High School Districts that
this project has satisfied its obligation to provide school facilities.
This project shall comply with all conditions and mitigation measures, which are required
as part of the Zone 6 Local Facilities Management Plan and any amendments made to that
Plan prior to the issuance of building permits.
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. A note to this effect
shall be placed on the Final Map.
Developer shall implement, or cause the implementation of the Project Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program.
This approval is granted subject to the approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and SDP 03-18, CP 02-13 and
HDP 02-14 and is subject to all conditions contained in Planning Commission
Resolutions No. 5554, 5556, 5557 and 5558 for those other approvals incorporated
herein by reference.
This project is being approved as an air space condominium. There will be no
individual ownership of land. A note to this effect shall be placed on the Final Map
with the exact wording to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
This project has been found to result in impacts to wildlife habitat or other lands,
such as agricultural land, 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. The fee becomes effective following final
approval of the Habitat Management Plan. The City is currently updating the fee
study, which is expected to result in an increase in the amount of the fee. If the
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Habitat Management Plan is approved, then the Developer or Developer’s
successor(s) in interest shall pay the adjusted amount of the fee. The fee shall be
paid prior to recordation of a final map, or issuance of a grading permit or building
permit, whichever occurs first. If the In-lieu Mitigation Fee for this project is not
paid, this project will not be consistent with the Habitat Management Plan and the
General Plan and any an all approvals for this project shall become null and void.
If any construction activities including grading are to occur during February 15 to
August 31, the applicant should clear the vegetation on-site prior to the bird
breeding season. If construction is to occur during raptor breeding season of
approximately February 1 to August 30, a qualified biologist should conduct a pre-
construction survey of the subject site to determine if there are any active raptor
nests on-site. If an active nest is observed, a buffer of 500 feet should be established
between the construction activities and the nest and the buffer should remain in
effect until the construction is completed or until the nest is no longer active.
Prior to the approval of the final map of this project, the Developer shall enter into an
Affordable Housing Agreement with the City to provide and deed restrict nine (9)
dwelling units as affordable to lower-income households for 30 years, in accordance with
the requirements and process set forth in Chapter 21.85 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
The draft Affordable Housing Agreement shall be submitted to the Planning Director no
later than 60 days prior to the request to final the map. The recorded Affordable Housing
Agreement shall be binding on all future owners and successors in interest.
Developer shall construct the required inclusionary units concurrent with the project’s
market rate units, unless both the final decision making authority of the City and the
Developer agree within an Affordable Housing Agreement to an alternate schedule for
development.
Developer shall submit and obtain Planning Director 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 as
shown on the approved Final Plans, and maintain all landscaping in a healthy and thriving
condition, free from weeds, trash, and debris.
The first submittal of Final Landscape and Irrigation Plans shall be pursuant to the
landscape plan check process on file in the Planning Department and accompanied by the.
project’s building, improvement, and grading plans.
There shall be no combustible fencing within 100 feet of structures.
Developer shall establish a homeowner’s association and corresponding covenants,
conditions and restrictions. Said CC&Rs shall be submitted to and approved by the
Planning Director prior to final map approval. Prior to issuance of a building permit the
Developer shall provide the Planning Department with a recorded copy of the official
CC&Rs that have been approved by the Department of Real Estate and the Planning
Director. At a minimum, the CC&Rs shall contain the following provisions:
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General Enforcement bv the City. The City shall have the right, but not the
obligation, to enforce those Protective Covenants set forth in this Declaration in favor
of, or in which the City has an interest.
Notice and Amendment. A copy of any proposed amendment shall be provided to the
City in advance. If the proposed amendment affects the City, City shall have the right
to disapprove. A copy of the final approved amendment shall be transmitted to City
within 30 days for the official record.
Failure of Association to Maintain Common Area Lots and Easements. In the event
that the Association fails to maintain the “Common Area Lots andor the
Association’s Easements” as provided in Article , Section the
City shall have the right, but not the duty, to perform the necessary maintenance. If
the City elects to perfom such maintenance, the City shall give written notice to the
Association, with a copy thereof to the Owners in the Project, setting forth with
particularity the maintenance which the City finds to be required and requesting the
same be carried out by the Association within a period of thirty (30) days from the
giving of such notice. In the event that the Association fails to carry out such
maintenance of the Common Area Lots and/or Association’s Easements within the
period specified by the City’s notice, the City shall be entitled to cause such work to
be completed and shall be entitled to reimbursement with respect thereto from the
Owners as provided herein.
Special Assessments Levied bv the City. In the event the City has performed the
necessary maintenance to either Common Area Lots and/or Association’s Easements,
the City shall submit a written invoice to the Association for all costs incurred by the
City to perform such maintenance of the Common Area Lots and or Association’s
Easements. The City shall provide a copy of such invoice to each Owner in the
Project, together with a statement that if the Association fails to pay such invoice in
full within the time specified, the City will pursue collection against the Owners in
the Project pursuant to the provisions of this Section. Said invoice shall be due and
payable by the Association within twenty (20) days of receipt by the Association. If
the Association shall fail to pay such invoice in full within the period specified,
payment shall be deemed delinquent and shall be subject to a late charge in an amount
equal to six percent (6%) of the amount of the invoice. Thereafter the City may
pursue collection from the Association by means of any remedies available at law or
in equity. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in addition to all other
rights and remedies available to the City, the City may levy a special assessment
against the Owners of each Lot in the Project for an equal prorata share of the invoice,
plus the late charge. Such special assessment shall constitute a charge on the land and
shall be a continuing lien upon each Lot against which the special assessment is
levied. Each Owner in the Project hereby vests the City with the right and power to
levy such special assessment, to impose a lien upon their respective Lot and to bring
all legal actions and/or to pursue lien foreclosure procedures against any Owner and
hisher respective Lot for purposes of collecting such special assessment in
accordance with the procedures set forth in Article of this Declaration.
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maintaining all the landscaping installed on the subject site.
Developer shall meet with the North County Transit District and study the
feasibility of providing a bus stop to service this development at a location and with
reasonable facilities to the satisfaction of the Planning Director and the City
Engineer. Said facilities, if required, shall be free from advertising and shall at a
minimum include a bench and a pole for the bus stop sign. The facilities shall be designed
to enhance or be consistent with the basic architectural theme of the project.
This project is being approved as a condominium permit for residential homeownership
purposes. If any of the units in the project are rented, the minimum time increment for
such rental shall be not less than 26 days. The CC&Rs for the project shall include this
requirement.
Prior to issuance of building permits, the Developer shall submit to the Planning Director
a recorded copy of the Condominium Plan filed with the Department of Real Estate
which is in conformance with the City approved documents and exhibits.
Prior to approval of the final map, the Developer shall: 1) consult with the United States
Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regarding the impacts of the Project; and, 2) obtain
any permits required by the USWFS.
Developer shall pay the citywide Public Facilities Fee imposed by City Council Policy
#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 6, pursuant to Chapter 21.90. All such
taxedfees shall be paid at issuance of building permit. If the taxedfees are not paid, this
approval will not be consistent with the General Plan and shall become void.
Prior to occupancy of the first dwelling unit the Developer shall provide all required
passive and active recreational areas per the approved plans, including landscaping and
recreational facilities.
Prior to final map approval, Developer shall submit to the City a Notice of Restriction
to be filed in the office of the County Recorder, subject to the satisfaction of the Planning
Director, notifying all interested parties and successors in interest that the City of
Carlsbad has issued a Tentative Tract Map by Resolution No. 5555 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
Planning Director 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.
Developer shall display a current Zoning and Land Use Map, or an alternative, suitable to
the Planning Director, in the sales office at all times. All sales maps that are distributed
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existing schools, parks and streets.
Developer shall post a sign in the sales office in a prominent location that discloses which
special districts and school district provide service to the project. Said sign shall remain
posted until ALL of the units are sold.
Prior to the recordation of the final tract map or the issuance of building permits,
whichever occurs first, the Developer shall prepare and record a Notice that this property
may be subject to noise impacts from the proposed or existing Transportation Corridor, in
a form meeting the approval of the Planning Director and City Attorney (see Noise Form
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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.
Prior to issuance of any building permit, Developer shall comply with the requirements of
the City’s anti-graffiti program for wall treatments if and when such a program is
formally established by the City.
Developer shall provide to the City Engineer an acceptable means, CC&Rs or/and other
recorded document, for maintaining the private easements within the subdivision and all
the private improvements: streets/driveways, sidewalks, street lights, storm drain
facilities, water quality devices, and detention basin, all located therein, and to
distribute the costs of such maintenance in an equitable manner among the owners of the
properties within the subdivision.
Prior to occupancy, Developer shall install rain gutters to convey roof drainage to an
approved drainage course or street to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
There shall be one Final Map recorded for this project.
Developer shall install sight distance corridors at all street intersections in accordance
with Engineering Standards. The limits of these sight distance corridors shall be
reflected on any improvement, grading, or landscape plan prepared in association
with this development, and the restriction shown in the Final Map shall be included
in the CC&Rs.
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recordation, the City’s standard form Geologic Failure Hold Harmless Agreement.
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Developer shall cause property owner to execute and submit to the City Engineer for
recordation the City's standard form Drainage Hold Harmless Agreement regarding
drainage across the adjacent property.
Prior to approval of any grading or building permits for this project, Developer shall
cause Owner to give written consent to the City Engineer to the annexation of the area
shown within the boundaries of the subdivision into the existing City of Carlsbad Street
Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1, and/or to the formation or annexation into
an additional Street Lighting and Landscaping District. Said written consent shall
be on a form provided by the City Engineer.
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Based upon a review of the proposed grading and the grading quantities shown on the
tentative map, a grading permit for this project is required. Developer shall apply for and
obtain a grading permit from the City Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit for
the project.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit or building permit, whichever occurs first,
Developer shall submit to the City Engineer proof that a Notice of Intention for the start
of work has been submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board.
The project requires extensive remedial grading of the ' existing slope in the
southerly portion of the site. The backfill of removed portions of the slope shall meet
Engineering standards with a slope of 2:l (horizontal to vertical) or flatter. Prior to
grading permit issuance, developer shall submit to the City Engineer, for review and
approval, a specific grading procedure. The procedure shall have concurrence of the
project's Certified Engineering Geologist. Monitoring of ground movement of
adjacent structures shall be incorporated in the procedure.
Upon completion of grading, but prior to issuance of building permits, Developer shall
file an "as-graded" geologic plan with the City Engineer. The plan shall clearly show all
the geology as exposed by the grading operation, all geologic corrective measures as
actually constructed and must be based on a contour map which represents both the pre
and post site grading. The plan shall be signed by both the soils engineer and the
engineering geologist, and shall be submitted on a 24" x 36" mylar or similar drafting
film format suitable for a permanent record. Subject to approval of the City Engineer,
building permits for the construction of unit models may be released prior to
acceptance of the "as graded" geologic plan.
This project requires off site grading. No grading for private improvements shall occur
outside the limits of this approval unless Developer obtains, records and submits a
recorded copy to the City Engineer a grading or slope easement or agreement from the
owners of the affected properties. If Developer is unable to obtain the grading or slope
easement, or agreement, no grading permit will be issued. In that case Developer must
either apply for and obtain an amendment of this approval or modify the plans so grading
will not occur outside the project and apply for and obtain a finding of substantial
conformance from both the City Engineer and Planning Director.
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Developer shall cause Owner to make an irrevocable offer of dedication to the City and/or
other appropriate entities for all public streets and other easements shown on the tentative
map. The offer shall be made by a certificate on the final map. All land so offered shall
be offered free and clear of all liens and encumbrances and without cost. Streets that
already public are not required to be rededicated.
Additional drainage easements may be required. Developer shall dedicate and provide or
install drainage structures, as may be required by the City Engineer, prior to or concurrent
with any grading or building permit.
Developer shall provide the design of all private streets and drainage systems to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer. The structural section of all private streets shall conform
to City of Carlsbad Standards based on R-value tests. All private streets and drainage
systems shall be inspected by the City. Developer shall pay the standard improvement
plancheck and inspection fees.
Developer shall execute and record a City standard Subdivision Improvement Agreement
to install and secure with appropriate security as provided by law, public improvements
shown on the tentative map and the following improvements including, but not limited to
paving, base, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, medians, signing and striping, traffic control,
grading, clearing and grubbing, undergrounding or relocation of utilities, sewer, water,
fire hydrants, street lights, retaining walls and reclaimed water, to City Standards to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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Sidewalk and streetlights along La Costa Avenue.
A list of the above shall be placed on an additional map sheet on the Final Map per the
provisions of Sections 66434.2 of the Subdivision Map Act. Improvements listed above
shall be constructed within 18 months of approval of the subdivision or development
improvement agreement or such other time as provided in said agreement.
Developer shall cause Owner to waive direct access rights on the final map for the
project frontage along La Costa Avenue except at Private Drive "A."
Developer shall comply with the City's requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit, latest version. Developer shall provide
improvements constructed pursuant to best management practices as referenced in the
"California Storm Water Best Management Practices Handbook" to reduce surface
pollutants to an acceptable level prior to discharge to sensitive areas. Plans for such
improvements shall be submitted to and subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
Said plans shall include but not be limited to notifying prospective owners and tenants of
the following:
a. All owners and tenants shall coordinate efforts to establish or work with
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b. Toxic chemicals or hydrocarbon compounds sucll as gaso ine, motor oil,
antifreeze, solvents, paints, paint thinners, wood preservatives, and other such
fluids shall not be discharged into any street, public or private, or into storm drain
or storm water conveyance systems. Use and disposal of pesticides, fungicides,
herbicides, insecticides, fertilizers and other such chemical treatments shall meet
Federal, State, County and City requirements as prescribed in their respective
containers.
c. Best Management Practices shall be used to eliminate or reduce surface pollutants
when planning any changes to the landscaping and surface improvements.
Prior to the issuance of grading permit or building permit, whichever occurs first,
Developer shall submit for City approval a “Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP).” The SWPPP shall be in compliance with current requirements and provisions
established by the San Diego Region of the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board and the City of Carlsbad. The SWPPP shall address measures to reduce to the
maximum extent practicable storm water pollutant runoff during construction of the
project. At a minimum, the SWPPP shall:
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Control Board requirements;
include the receipt of “Notice of Intent” issued by the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board;
recommend source control and treatment control Best Management Practices
(BMPs) that will be implemented with this project to avoid contact or filter said
pollutants fkom storm water to the maximum extent practicable before discharging
to City right-of-way or natural drainage course; and
establish specific procedures for handling spills and routine clean up. Special
considerations and effort shall be applied to employee education on the proper
procedures for handling clean up and disposal of pollutants.
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Prior to the issuance of grading permit or building permit, whichever occurs first,
Developer shall submit for City approval a “Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP).”
The SWMP shall demonstrate compliance with the City of Carlsbad Standard Urban
Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP), Order 2001-01 issued by the San Diego Region of
the California Regional Water Quality Control Board and City of Carlsbad Municipal
Code. The SWMP shall address measures to avoid contact or filter said pollutants from
storm water, to the maximum extent practicable, for the post-construction stage of the
project. At a minimum, the SWMP shall:
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identify the hydrologic unit this project contributes to and impaired water bodies
that could be impacted by this project;
recommend source controls and treatment controls that will be implemented with
this project to avoid contact or filter said pollutants from storm water to the
maximum extent practicable before discharging to City right-of-way;
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d. establish specific procedures for handling spills and routine clean up. Special
considerations and effort shall be applied to residents and HOA employees
education on the proper procedures for handling clean up and disposal of
pollutants;
ensure long-term maintenance of all post construct BMPs in perpetuity; and
identify how post-development runoff rates and velocities from the site will not
exceed the pre-development runoff rates and velocities to the maximum extent
practicable.
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Prior to building permit, Developer shall install streetlights along all public street
frontages abutting and/or within the subdivision boundary in conformance with City of
Carlsbad Standards.
Prior to building permit, Developer shall install sidewalks along all public streets
abutting the subdivision in conformance with City of Carlsbad Standards.
Prior to building permit, Developer shall install wheelchair ramps at the public street
comers abutting the subdivision in conformance with City of Carlsbad Standards.
Prior to issuance of building permits within this development, Developer shall
execute and record a Subdivision Improvement Agreement to design and install and
post appropriate security as provided by law, public improvements shown on the
site development plan and the following improvements including, but not limited to
installation of traffic signals and ultimate intersection striping per City Standards
and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The improvements consist
Of:
Design and construct a new fully actuated traffic signal at the
intersection of La Costa Avenue and Private Drive “A” at the
entryway of the project. Developer acknowledges the necessity of this
signal is to serve only this project and Developer will bear all costs
associated with the design and construction of this signal, if warrants
are met. The signal shall be interconnected with adjacent signals to
facilitate signal coordination.
Developer shall post security for the design and construction of said improvements.
The Agreement shall be kept in force and security kept valid for a period of 5-years
after the last building permit has been issued within this Development. The traffic
signal shall be installed only when written approval is received by the City
Engineer.
One year after the final occupancy of the project, the City Engineer is requested to
conduct a traffic signal warrant analysis at/or near the project intersection or
vicinity.
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Prior to approval of improvement plans or final map, Developer shall meet with the Fire
Marshal to determine if fire protection measures (fire flows, fire hydrant locations,
building sprinklers) are required to serve the project. Fire hydrants shall be considered
public improvements and shall be served by public water mains to the satisfaction of the
District Engineer.
The Developer shall design and construct public facilities within public right-of-way or
within minimum 20-feet wide easements granted to the District or the City of Carlsbad.
At the discretion of the District Engineer, wider easements may be required for adequate
maintenance, access andor joint utility purposes.
Prior to issuance of building permits, Developer shall pay all fees, deposits, and charges
for connection to public facilities. Developer shall pay the San Diego County Water
Authority capacity charne(s) prior to issuance of Building Permits.
The Developer shall prepare a colored recycled water use map and submit this map to the
Planning Department for processing and approval by the Deputy City Engineer - Utilities.
The Developer shall design landscape and imgation plans utilizing recycled water as a
source. Said plans shall be submitted to the satisfaction of the District Engineer.
The Developer shall install potable water and recycled water services and meters at
locations approved by the District Engineer. The locations of said services shall be
reflected on public improvement plans.
The Developer shall install sewer laterals and clean-outs at locations approved by the
District Engineer. The locations of sewer laterals shall be reflected on public
improvement plans.
The Developer shall design and construct public water, sewer, and recycled water
facilities substantially as shown on the tentative map to the satisfaction of the District
Engineer. Proposed public facilities shall be reflected on public improvement plans.
The Developer shall provide separate potable water meters for each separately owned
unit.
This project is approved upon the express condition that building permits will not be
issued for the development of the subject property, unless the District Engineer has
determined that adequate water and sewer facilities are available at the time of
occupancy.
Prior to Final Map approval or issuance of building permits, whichever is first, the entire
potable water, recycled water, and sewer system shall be evaluated in detail to ensure that
adequate capacity, pressure, and flow demands can be met to the satisfaction of the
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A fire flow system shall be required for this development and it shall be constructed as a
looped system. The Developer shall complete the looped water system by tying into the
existing waterline system of the westerly adjacent development to the satisfaction of the
District Engineer.
The Developer shall coordinate with the District Engineer regarding the looped system
and easements.
The Developer shall meet with and obtain approval from the Leucadia County Water
District regarding sewer infrastructure available or required to serve this project.
Final Map Notes
7 1. Developer shall show on Final Map the net developable acres for each parcel.
72. Notes to the following effects shall be placed on the map as non-mapping data:
a. All improvements are privately owned and are to be privately maintained with the
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Sidewalk and streetlights along La Costa Avenue.
b. Building permits will not be issued for development of the subject property unless
the appropriate agency determines that sewer and water facilities are available.
C. Geotechnical Caution:
1.) Slopes steeper than two parts horizontal to one part vertical exist within
the boundaries of this subdivision.
2.) The owner of this property on behalf of itself and all of its successors in
interest has agreed to hold harmless and indemnify the City of Carlsbad
from any action that may arise through any geological failure, ground
water seepage or land subsidence and subsequent damage that may occur
on, or adjacent to, this subdivision due to its construction, operation or
maintenance.
d. Sight Distance corridors:
1.) No structure, fence, wall, tree, shrub, sign, or other object over 30
inches above the street level may be placed or permitted to encroach
within the area identified as sight distance corridor in accordance
with City Standard Public Street-Design Criteria, Section 8.B.3. The
underlying property owner shall maintain this condition.
2.) No structure, fence, wall, tree, shrub, sign, or other object shall be
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obstructions shall impede nor conflict with the line-of-sight, which is
established per City Standard Public Street-Design Criteria, Section
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property owner shall maintain this condition.
Code Reminders
The project is subject to all applicable provisions of local ordinances, including but not limited to
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The tentative map shall expire twenty-four (24) months from the date this tentative map
approval becomes final.
Developer shall exercise special care during the construction phase of this project to
revent offsite siltation. Planting and erosion control shall be provided in accordance with
Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 15.16 (the Grading Ordinance) to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer.
Some improvements shown on the tentative map and/or required by these conditions are
located offsite on property which neither the City nor the owner has sufficient title or
interest to permit the improvements to be made without acquisition of title or interest.
The Developer shall immediately initiate negotiations to acquire such property. The
Developer shall use its best efforts to effectuate negotiated acquisition. If unsuccessfd,
Developer shall demonstrate to the City Engineer its best efforts, and comply with the
requirements of the Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 20.16.095 to notify and enable the
City to successfully acquire said property by condemnation.
Developer shall pay park-in-lieu fees to the City, prior to the approval of the final map as
required by Chapter 20.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
Developer shall pay a landscape plan check and inspection fee as required by Section
20.08.050 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
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.
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 approval to protest imposition of these feedexactions. 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
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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 feedexactions
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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 4th day of February 2004, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairperson White, Commissioners Baker, Dominguez, Heineman,
Montgomery, Segall, and Whitton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MELISSA WHITE, Chairperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
..- .I MICHAEL J. HOLYMILLSR
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 5556
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN SDP 03-18 TO
ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 58 AIRSPACE CONDOMI-
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LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 6.
CASE NAME: LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS
CASE NO.: SDP 03- 18
WHEREAS, Calso, LLC, “Owner/Developer,” has filed a verified application
with the City of Carlsbad regarding property described as
Lot 185 of La Costa South Unit 1, in the City of Carlsbad, in
the County of San Diego, State of California, According to
Map Thereof No. 6117, filed in the Office of the County
Recorder of San Diego, County, June 3,1968
(“the Property”); and
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for a Site Development
Plan as shown on Exhibits “A” - “WW” dated February 4th, 2004 on file in the Planning
Department LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS - SDP -03-18, as provided by Chapter 21.85 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 4th day of February, 2004,
hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors
relating to the Site Development Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
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That the requested use is properly related to the site, surroundings and environmental
settings, is consistent with the various elements and objectives of the General Plan, will
not be detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically permitted in the area in which
the proposed use is to be located, and will not adversely impact the site, surroundings or
traffic circulation, in that the proposed 58 condominium units with nine (9) affordable
units is consistent with the land use designation and density allowed by the General
Plan and will help to meet the housing needs of the community. The project’s
proposed density of 11.48 du/ac is slightly below the Growth Management Control
Point density (11.5 du/ac) used for the purpose of calculating the City’s compliance
with Government Code Section 65584. However, consistent with Program 3.8 of the
City’s certified Housing Element, all of the dwelling units, which were anticipated
toward achieving the City’s share of the regional housing need that are not utilized
by developers in approved projects, are deposited in the City’s Excess Dwelling Unit
Bank. These excess dwelling units are available for allocation to other projects.
Accordingly, there is no net loss of residential unit capacity and there are adequate
properties identified in the Housing Element allowing residential development with
a unit capacity, including second dwelling units, adequate to satisfy the City’s share
of the regional housing need. The project is consistent with all City policies and
development standards including the goals, policies and objectives of the General
Plan.
That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use, in
that the project complies with all City policies and standards including the RD-M
Zone and the Planned Development Ordinance.
That all yards, setbacks, walls, fences, landscaping, and other features necessary to adjust
the requested use to existing or permitted future uses in the neighborhood will be
provided and maintained, in that the project is consistent with the Planned
Development Ordinance in that the project provides required setbacks, landscaping
has been integrated throughout the site and the required recreation facilities and
RV storage are integrated into the site plan.
That the street systems serving the proposed use is adequate to properly handle all traffic
generated by the proposed use, in that the subject site is accessed from La Costa
Avenue which is a fully improved public street and is adequate to accommodate the
traffic generated by this project.
The project is consistent with the Housing Element of the General Plan and the
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance as the Developer has been conditioned to enter into
an Affordable Housing Agreement to provide and deed restrict nine (9)
condominium units as affordable to lower income households for 30 years.
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6. All findings of Resolution No. 5555 for CT 02-28 are incorporated herein by
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Conditions:
Note: Unless otherwise specified herein, all conditions shall be satisfied prior to recordation of
a Final Map or issuance of a grading permit, whichever occurs first.
1. 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 hrther condition issuance of all
future building permits; deny, revoke or further condition all certificates of occupancy
issued under the authority of approvals herein granted; 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 Site Development Plan.
2. Staff is authorized and directed to make, or require the Developer to make, all corrections
and modifications to the Site Development Plan 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 fiom this approval, shall require an amendment to this approval.
3. This approval is granted subject to the approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and CT 02-28, CP 02-13, and
HDP 02-14 and is subject to all conditions contained in Planning Commission
Resolutions No. 5554, 5555, 5557 and 5558 for those other approvals incorporated by
reference herein.
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 fiom date of approval to protest imposition of these feeslexactions. If yow
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 feedexactions of which you have previously been given a
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NOTICE similar to this, or as to which the statute of limitations has previously otherwise
expired.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 4th day of February 2004, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairperson White, Commissioners Baker, Dominguez, Heineman,
Montgomery, Segall, and Whitton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MELISSA WHITE, Chairperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
MICHAEL J. HOmILL@R
Planning Director
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 5557
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF CONDOMINIUM PERMIT CP 02-13 TO
ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 58 AIRSPACE CONDOMI-
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THE SOUTH SIDE OF LA COSTA AVENUE EAST OF EL
CAMINO REAL AND WEST OF CASTILLA WAY WITHIN
LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 6.
CASE NAME: LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS
CASE NO.: CP 02- 13
WHEREAS, Calso, LLC, “OwnerDeveloper,” has filed a verified application
with the City of Carlsbad regarding property described as
Lot 185 of La Costa South Unit 1, in the City of Carlsbad, in
the County of San Diego, State of California, According to
Map Thereof No. 6117, filed in the Office of the County
Recorder of San Diego, County, June 3,1968
(“the Property”); and
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for a Condominium
Permit as shown on Exhibits “A” - “WW” dated February 4th, 2004 on file in the Planning
Department LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS - CP -02-13, as provided by Chapter 21.45 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 4th day of February, 2004,
hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors
relating to the Condominium Permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
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Findings:
1. That the proposed project complies with all applicable development standards included
within Chapter 2 1.45 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, in that the proposed project of 58
condominiums on the subject site conforms with all the design and development
standards applicable to the property as contained in Chapter 21.45 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code (CMC) and the project is compatible with existing surrounding
residential development.
2. That the proposed project’s density, site design and architecture are compatible with
surrounding development, in that the proposed project of 58 condominiums (11.48
du/ac) on the subject site is consistent with the allowable density range of the RMH
(8-15 du/ac) General Plan designation and the project’s density (11.48 du/ac) is
slightly below the Growth Management Control Point density of 11.5 du/ac. The
site is designed to be consistent with applicable development standards and its
proposed residential use is compatible with adjacent existing and planned
residential land uses.
Conditions:
Note: Unless otherwise specified herein, all conditions shall be satisfied prior to recordation of
a Final Map or issuance of a grading permit, whichever occurs first.
1. 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; 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 Condominium Permit.
2. Staff is authorized and directed to make, or require the Developer to make, all corrections
and modifications to the Condominium 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.
3. This approval is granted subject to the approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and CT 02-28, SDP 03-18, and
HDP 02-14 and is subject to all conditions contained in Planning Commission
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Resolutions No. 5554, 5555, 5556 and 5558 for those other approvals incorporated
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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/exac tions .”
You have 90 days from date of approval to protest imposition of these feedexactions. 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 feedexactions
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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 4th day of February 2004, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairperson White, Commissioners Baker, Dominguez, Heineman,
Montgomery, Segall, and Whitton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MELISSA WHITE, Chairperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 5558
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF A HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT HDP
CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON PROPERTY GENERALLY.
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LA COSTA AVENUE
EAST OF EL CAMINO REAL AND WEST OF CASTILLA
WAY WITHIN LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 6.
CASE NAME: LA COSTA CONDOMINlUMS
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CASE NO.: HDP 02-14
WHEREAS, Calso, LLC, “OwnerDeveloper,” has filed a verified application
with the City of Carlsbad regarding property described as
Lot 185 of La Costa South Unit 1, in the City of Carlsbad, in
the County of San Diego, State of California, According to
Map Thereof No. 6117, filed in the Office of the County
Recorder of San Diego County, June 3,1968
(“the Property”); and
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for a Hillside
Development Permit as shown on Exhibits “A” - “WW” dated February 4,2004, on file in the
Planning Department LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS - HDP 02-14, as provided by Chapter
21.95 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 4th day of February 2004,
hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors
relating to the Hillside Development Permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad as follows:
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Findings:
1. Undevelopable areas of the project, pursuant to Section 21.53.230(b) of this code, have
been properly identified.
2. The project complies with the purpose and intent provisions of Section 21.95.010 of this
chapter in that hillside conditions are properly identified and are incorporated in the
design. The project is designed to relate to the slope of the land and alteration of
natural hillside will be done in an environmentally sensitive manner so that lagoons
and riparian ecosystems will be protected from increased erosion and no substantial
impacts to natural resources, wildlife habitats or native areas will occur.
3. The project design substantially conforms to the hillside development guidelines manual
in that the project complies with the design standards contained in the manual which
include screening of manufactured slopes, building setback from the top of slope,
hilltop architecture and hillside drainage.
4. The project complies with Section 21.95.120 in that the project qualifies for an
exclusion to develop natural slopes of a gradient greater than 40% and exceed
allowable grading quantities because of unusual geotechnical and soil conditions
that necessitate corrective grading measures; manufactured slopes are not greater
than 40 feet in height and will be landscaped consistent with the city’s landscape
manual; the building elevations are consistent with the architectural guidelines and
the buildings comply with slope edge building setbacks and the project complies with
Section 21.95.140 in that no modifications are proposed to the development and
design standards.
Conditions:
Note: Unless otherwise specified herein, all conditions shall be satisfied prior to recordation of
a Final Map or issuance of a grading permit, whichever occurs first.
1. 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; 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 Hillside Development Permit.
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2. Staff is authorized and directed to make, or require the Developer to make, all corrections
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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.
3. This approval is granted subject to the approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and CT 02-28, SDP 03-18, and
CP 02-13 and is subject to all conditions contained in Planning Commission Resolutions
No. 5554, 5555, 5556 and 5557 for those other approvals incorporated herein by
reference.
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 approval to protest imposition of these feedexactions. 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 feedexactions
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 feedexactions 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 the 4th day of February 2004, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairperson White, Commissioners Baker, Dominguez, Heineman,
Montgomery, Segall, and Whitton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MELISSA WHITE, Chairperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
MICHAEL J. HOLZMILL~R
Planning Director
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EXHIBIT 4 The City of Carlsbad Planning Department
P.C. AGENDA OF: February 4,2004
A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Application complete date: July 2, 2003
Project Planner: Sainla Qureshy
Project Engineer: Frank Jirneno
SUBJECT: CT 02-2WDP 03-18/CP 02-13/HDP 02-14 - LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS
- Request for approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program, Tentative Tract Map, Site Development Plan,
Condominium Permit and Hillside Development Permit to develop a 5 8-unit
residential condominium project on an 8.18 acre site located on the south side of
La Costa Avenue, east of El Camino Real and west of Castilla Way, within Local
Facilities Management Zone 6.
I. RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 5554
RECOMMENDING ADOPTION of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program, and ADOPT Planning Commissioii Resolutions No. 5555,
5556, 5557, and 5558 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of Tentative Tract Map (CT 02-28),
Site Development Plan (SDP 03-18), Condominium Permit (CP 02-13) and Hillside
Development Permit (HPD 02-14) based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained
therein.
11. INTRODUCTION
The applicant proposes to develop a previously graded vacant lot totaling 8.18 acres (5.05 net
acres) with a 58-unit air space condominium project located on the south side of La Costa
Avenue, east of El Camino Real and west of Castilla Way. The development of the proposed
condominium project requires the processing and approval of a Tentative Tract Map, Site
Development Plan, Condominium Permit and Hillside Development Permit. The project
proposes a density of 11.48 dwelling units per acre which is slightly below the growth
management control point density of 11.5 dwelling units per acre for the Residential Medium-
High (RMH) General Plan designation (8-15 ddac) for the subject site. The project as designed
and conditioned is in compliance with all City standards including the General Plan, Subdivision
Ordinance, Planned Development Ordinance, and Residential Density-Multiple (RD-M) zoning
regulations of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC). The project will not have a significant
effect on the environment and a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the
project. The project conforms to all applicable standards, there are no outstanding project issues,
and all necessary findings can be made for the approval being requested. City Council action is
required as the subdivision contains more than 50 residential units.
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111. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
The subject site is 8.18 acres in size and is located on the south side of La Costa Avenue east of
El Camino Real, west of Castilla Way and immediately adjacent to the eastern boundary of an
existing multi-family development, called the Marbella Condominium project. The site is
currently vacant and was previously graded under the jurisdiction of the County of San Diego,
prior to the annexation of La Costa into the City of Carlsbad.
Topographically, the site is characterized by a slope along the frontage of La Costa Avenue
which increases in height as La Costa Avenue goes downhill from the east end of the property to
the west end. A large, rectangular pad (5.05 acres) runs through the middle of the site with its
longest dimension being east to west. A significant slope runs east-west along the southern
section of the site and ranges in height from 50 to 90 feet. This slope separates the pad location
on the site from the duplexes that back onto the property located on Sacada Circle and Torrejon
Place to the south.
Although the site has been previously graded, over time, vegetation has grown along the large
slope that runs along the southerly side of the property. The slope and vegetation is not
integrated into any open space system in the area. However, some minor patches of non-
occupied Coastal Sage Scrub (CSS) are located on this slope, totaling 1.1 acres. The project is
proposing to impact 0.29 acres of the total CSS on site. The project is conditioned to mitigate all
impacts to the coastal sage scrub by acquiring 0.29 acres of mitigation credit in a pre-approved
mitigation area or mitigation bank as approved by the City and the resources agencies.
The geotechnical study prepared for this project has revealed ancient landslides below the
surface of the southerly slope. The slope itself ranges from 50 to 90 feet in height. The lots
located south of the subject site, above the slopes drain down the slope to the subject site. A lack
of an adequate drainage system has caused erosion and partial destabilization of the slopes. This
project is conditioned to both stabilize the slopes and contain and control the runoff to the site.
The project’s grading will contribute to the overall stabilization of these slopes. The applicant is
proposing to excavate and re-compact the ancient landslides and use the upper pad of the
development to serve as a buttress for this slope. The geotechnical study addresses this
mitigation measure and staff has found this buttressing, along with drainage control, to be an
adequate solution.
The site is zoned RD-M and has a General Plan designation of RMH. Surrounding land uses
consist of the Marbella Condominium project to the west, single family dwellings on the north
side of La Costa Avenue, vacant land to the east, and duplex residences to the south. The duplex
units are on average 80 feet above the subject site.
The buildings proposed for this project have varied massing, roof forms, balconies and roof
decks that follow the form of the topography, and are oriented to take advantage of the views to
the north. The architectural design of the buildings is of a Mediterranean style and include
sloping tile roofs, plaster exteriors, decorative recesses, wainscots at the base of the buildings,
iron balcony rails, fabric awnings and rectangular and arched openings.
There are three types of buildings proposed: two, three-plex buildings, four, four-plex buildings
and six, six-plex buildings. The three-plex building is simply half of a six-plex building. The 71
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Plan 1
Plan 2
Plan 3
three-plex and six-plex buildings are proposed to be located on the lower, larger pad closest to
La Costa Avenue and take their access off of Private Drive ‘B.’ The four-plex buildings would
be located on the higher buttress pad at the base of the existing slope along the southerly edge of
the site and will take their access off of Private Drive ‘A.’ The site is designed to provide
pedestrian connections between the buildings.
project
1,340 sq. ft. 3 bedrms./2 bath 14 9
1,590 sq. ft. 3 bedmd2 bath 14 0
1,737 sq. ft. 4 bedrms./2 bath 14 0
Three-Plex and Six-plex Buildings
The three-plex and six-plex buildings have a variety of shapes and forms. Four of the six units
are oriented around a motorcourt. The other two units have garages that are accessed directly
from the private drive. The motorcourt design orients the garage doors inward and allows for a
more pleasing street scene. Each six and three-plex building has three floor plans. Plan 1 is
1,340 square feet, Plan 2 is 1,590 square feet and Plan 3 is 1,737 square feet in size. These
buildings contain a total of 42 units.
I Floor Plans I Area 1 Bed rooms/ Baths 1 No. of units in I Affordable units I
Four-olex Buildings
The four-plex buildings are three story town homes and afford the best views from the site. They
are of a split level configuration and their foundation is designed to help retain the slope behind
them. The garages of these units face directly to the private drive at the lowest floor level.
These units are 2,016 square feet in size and each unit contains 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
There are four, four-plex buildings and they contain a total of 16 units.
Recreation Area
Two common recreation areas are proposed for the project; a centrally located pocket-park (530
square feet) and a 14,330 square foot active recreation area located in the northeastern comer of
the project site. The amenities in the active recreation area include: swimming pool, spa,
barbeque area, bathroodchanging room, play equipment, and turf play area. Both recreation
areas are accessible by foot and are connected to the units by pedestrian walkways.
IV. ANALYSIS
The project is subject to the following plans, ordinances and standards:
A.
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D.
General Plan RMH (Residential-Medium High Density) designation;
Hillside Development Regulations (Chapter 2 1.95 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code);
RD-M Zone (Residential Density-Multiple) and Planned Development regulations
(Chapters 21.24 and 21.45 respectively of the Carlsbad Municipal Code);
Subdivision Ordinance (Title 20 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code);
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USE, CLASSIFICATION,
GOAL OBJECTIVE OR
PROGRAM
Site is designated for Residential
Medium-High (8- 15 ddacre) w/
growth management control
point of 11.5 ddac.
15% inclusionary housing
requirement per Objective 3.6.
E.
F.
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (Chapters 2 1.85 & 2 1.53 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code); and
Growth Management Regulations (Chapter 21.90 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code).
PROPOSED USES &
IMPROVEMENTS
Multi-family residential
units at 1 1.48 ddac.
Project conditioned to
provide 9 affordable
dwelling: units on site.
The recommendation for approval of this project was developed by analyzing the project’s
consistency with the applicable regulations and policies. The project’s compliance with each of
the above regulations is discussed in detail in the sections below.
A. General Plan
The proposed project is consistent with the policies and programs of the General Plan. The
property has a General Plan designation of RMH which allows the development of multi-family
residential units at a density of 8-15 dwelling units per acre with a growth control point of 11.5
dwelling units per acre. The proposed density of the project, at 11.48 dwelling units per acre, is
slightly below the growth management control point (11.5 ddac) used for the purpose of
calculating the City’s compliance with Government Code Section 655 84. However, consistent
with Program 3.8 of the City’s certified Housing Element, all of the dwelling units, which were
anticipated toward achieving the City’s share of the regional housing need that are not utilized by
developers in approved projects, are deposited in the City’s Excess Dwelling Unit Bank. These
excess dwelling units are available for allocation to other projects. Accordingly, there is no net
loss of residential unit capacity and there are adequate properties identified in the Housing
Element allowing residential development with a unit capacity, including second dwelling units,
adequate to satisfy the City’s share of the regional housing need. The project proposes fifty-
eight condominium units being developed on a net 5.05 acre lot. The project complies with all
the elements of the General Plan as outlined in Table 1 below:
ELEMENT
Land Use
Housing
COMPLY
Yes
Yes
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ELEMENT
Public Safety
Noise
Open Space
&
Conservation
Circulation
e 1 - GENERAL PLAN COMPL
USE, CLASSIFICATION,
GOAL OBJECTIVE OR
PROGRAM
Provide project review that
allows consideration of seismic
and geologic hazards.
Residential interior noise
standards of 45 dBA CNEL.
Exterior noise level of 60 dB (A)
CNEL in private open space
areas.
Minimize environmental impacts
to sensitive resources within the
City.
Utilize Best Management
Practices for control of storm
water and to protect water
quality.
Requires new development to
construct improvements needed
to serve proposed development.
ANCE CONTINUED
PROPOSED USES &
IMPROVEMENTS
Project improvements will
not significantly impact or
be impacted by geologic
or seismic conditions. The
project is conditioned to
stabilize the slopes located
on site and contain and
control the runoff to the
site from adjacent
properties located on top
of the slope.
The project is conditioned
to comply with the 45
dBA CNEL interior noise
standard. North-facing
private open space
balconies comply with the
60 dBA exterior noise
level standard with the
implementation of
mitigation measures. The
project is designed with a
5.5’ high noise wall
located along La Costa
Avenue.
The project is conditioned
to mitigate impacts to non-
occupied Coastal Sage
Scrub by acquiring 0.29
acres of mitigation credit.
The project will conform
to all NPDES
requirements.
All public facilities
including curb, gutter and
sidewalk will be
constructed along the
property frontage.
COMPLY
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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B. Hillside Development Regulations
A Hillside Development Permit is required for the project since the subject site contains slopes
of 15 percent or greater and has an elevation differential greater than 15 feet.
The constraints map associated with this project properly identifies existing and proposed
hillside conditions and slope percentages. The geotechnical study prepared for this project has
revealed ancient landslides below the surface of the southerly slope. The slope itself ranges from
50 to 90 feet in height. The existing residential lots located above and south of the subject site,
drain over and down the slope to the subject site. A lack of an adequate drainage system has
caused erosion and partial destabilization of the slopes. The applicant is proposing to excavate
and re-compact the ancient landslides and use the upper pad of the development to serve as a
buttress for this slope. As a result of this corrective grading work, the project grading quantities
will exceed the acceptable level of grading (8,000 cubic yardslacre) identified in CMC Section
21.95.120.
However, pursuant to CMC Section 21.95.120, grading quantities for the project are allowed to
exceed identified allowable grading quantities due to unusual geotechnical and soil conditions
that necessitate corrective grading measures. Grading into slopes in excess of 40 percent is also
allowed since this grading is required for remedial purposes.
The project is consistent with the Hillside Ordinance architectural guidelines in that all of the
units, including balconies and patio covers, are set back from the top of slope a minimum of 15
feet. The 7:l ratio view line from La Costa Avenue, as required by the Hillside Development
Ordinance, is maintained.
C. RD-M Zoning/Condominium (Planned Development)
The proposed project is subject to the RD-M Zone regulations, and the Planned Development
(PD) regulations. The PD regulations provide the development standards for condominium
projects.
The proposed three-story structures, with a building height of 35 feet, will be compatible with
existing and proposed developments and complies with all of the requirements of the RD-M zone
and Planned Development regulations for multi-family developments. The project will be
compatible in size, scale, and design with the surrounding multi-family/condominium projects.
Access to the site meets all Fire Department and Engineering Department standards and the
proposed parking (2 spaces per unit and 22 guest parking spaces) meets the parking
requirements.
Pursuant to the Fire Department’s requirement, all units will contain a sprinkler system and the
project is designed with fire turnaround areas on both private driveways to mitigate the safety
concerns of the Fire Department.
To mitigate the Engineering Department’s concerns, a double-throated driveway entrance is
proposed at the project’s entrance and the slope along La Costa Avenue will be cut back up to 30
feet to provide a 510 foot minimum site distance in both directions along La Costa Avenue
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REQUIRED
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PROPOSED
looking from the driveway entrance. Table 2 illustrates how the project complies with the
applicable RD-M zoning and PD development regulations.
60%
30’ measured from ROW
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3 0’ minimum
STANDARD
Max. Lot Coverage (RD-M)
Secondary Arterial Setback - La
Costa Avenue (PD)
20 feet average with a
minimum of 10 feet between
structures
2 spaceddu -
1 coveredl uncovered
Min. Side Setback (RD-M)
Min. Rear Setback (RD-M)
20 feet average with a
minimum 10 feet
between structures
2 car garage for each
unit
(PD Setbacks)
Setback from driveway (garage)
Setback fkom driveway
(residence)
Max. Building Height (PD/RD-
Minimum Building Separation M)
(PD)
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10 ft. x 10 ft. patio or 6ft x loft
balcony
200 sq ft of community
recreational space per unit
Resident Parking
22
28 units will feature 10
ft. x 10 ft. patios and 30
units will have 6ft x loft
decks
14,330 sq. ft.
Visitor Parking
Private Recreational Space
(1 1,600 sq. ft. total)
20 sq. ft. per unit (1,160 sq ft)
Common Recreation Area
30.2 sq. ft. per unit RV Storage
392 cubic feethnit Storage Space
(1,750 sq ft)
392 cubic feet or
aeatedunit
D. Subdivision Ordinance
5’
10’
5’ 5’
The Engineering Department reviewed the proposed tentative map and concludes that the
subdivision complies with all applicable requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and the City’s
Subdivision Ordinance (CMC Title 20). The project is conditioned to install all infrastructure
improvements concurrent with the development. Access to the site will be from La Costa
Avenue. The proposed building setbacks will allow for adequate air circulation and the
opportunity for passive heating and cooling.
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Librarv
E. Inclusionary Housing
214.6 sf Yes
114.72 sf Yes
The City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (CMC Chapter 21.85) requires that a minimum of
15% of all approved units in any qualified residential subdivision be made affordable to lower
income households. The inclusionary housing requirement for this project would be 9 dwelling
units. The applicant is proposing to satisfy this requirement by designating 9 of the proposed for
sale units on-site as affordable. The affordable units will be type “Plan 1” located in the six-plex
buildings. Each affordable unit is 1,340 square feet in size and will have three bedrooms and
two bathrooms. The project has been conditioned to enter into an Affordable Housing Agreement
with the City in accordance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 21.85 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code. Therefore, with this condition in place, the proposed project complies with all
applicable inclusionary housing requirements.
Waste Water Treatment
Parks
Drainage
F. Growth Management
58 EDU Yes
0.43 ac Yes
36.51 CFS Yes
The proposed project is located within Local Facilities Management Zone 6 in the Southeast
quadrant of the City. The impacts on public facilities created by the project, and its compliance
with the adopted performance standards, are summarized in Table 3 below.
Circulation
Fire
464 ADT Yes
Stations No. 2 & 6 Yes
Open Space
Schools
da Yes
Encini t as/S an Die eui to Yes
Sewer Collection System
Water
58 EDU Yes
12.760 GPD Yes
*The project is 0.02 dwelling units below the Growth Management Dwelling Unit allowance of
1 1.5 dwelling units for the subject property.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL, REVIEW
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the Environmental Protection
Ordinance (Title 19) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, staff has conducted an environmental
impact assessment to determine if the project could have any potentially significant impact on
the environment.
The site is not identified by any habitat conservation plan as containing a protected, rare or
endangered plant or animal community. A Biological Resources Report and Impact Analysis
was prepared for the proposed project by Affinis Environmental Services in August 2002 and
was updated in March, 2003. The report and update were based upon surveys of the site ql
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conducted in May 2002 and a literature review. The report identified that 1.1 acres of non-
occupied CSS exist on site and 0.29 acres of this total will be impacted by the project and will be
mitigated by acquiring mitigation credit in a pre-approved mitigation area or mitigation bank.
Since the project is subject to noise impacts from La Costa Avenue, an Acoustical Analysis
report was prepared for the proposed project by Mestre Greve Associates in May 2002. The
report indicates that the project site will be subject to a traffic noise level of about 66.3 CNEL
from La Costa Avenue at the northern property line. In order to meet the 60 CNEL exterior
noise standard, noise barriers are required along La Costa Avenue. The project is designed with
a 5.5-foot high decorative noise attenuation wall located at the top of slope along La Costa
Avenue. Also, to meet exterior noise levels for balconies located on the third floor, 5-foot high
solid balcony bamers are required. The interior noise levels are required to be no greater than 45
dBA CNEL. The report indicates that the buildings closest to La Costa Avenue will be exposed
to noise levels of less than 60 CNEL and therefore will require less than 15 dB exterior to
interior noise reduction in order to meet the standard of 45 CNEL. With construction practices
common in California, residential buildings achieve outdoor to indoor noise reduction of at least
20 dB. In addition a mitigation measure is included in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program which requires mechanical ventilation for the units facing La Costa Avenue.
The necessary mitigation measures have been agreed to by the developer and a mitigation
monitoring and reporting program has been prepared. Consequently, a Notice of Intent to adopt
a Mitigated Negative Declaration was published in the newspaper and sent to the State
Clearinghouse for public agency review. A letter was received from the wildlife agencies during
the public review period. The letter and staff response are attached to this report.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 5554 (MND)
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5555 (CT)
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5556 (SDP)
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5557 (CP)
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5558 (HDP)
Location Map
Background Data Sheet
Local Facilities Impact Assessment Form
Disclosure Statement
Letter fi-om wildlife agencies and response from staff
Reduced Exhibits
Exhibits “A” - “WW’ dated February 4,2004
SQ:bd:mh
BACKGROUND DATA SHEET
CASE NO: CT 02-28/SDP 03- 18/CP 02- 13/HDP 02- 14
CASE NAME: La Costa Condominiums
APPLICANT: Calso. LLC
REQUEST AND LOCATION: Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Promam, Tentative Tract Map. Site Development Plan. Condominium Permit and
Hillside Development Permit to develop a 58-unit residential condominium on an 8.18 acre site
located on the south side of La Costa Avenue, east of El Camino Real and west of Castilla Way,
within Local Facilities Management Zone 6.
LEGAL DESCFUPTION: Lot 185 of La Costa South Unit 1, in the City of Carlsbad, County
of San Dieno, State of California, according to map thereof no. 6117, filed in the office of the
County Recorder of San Diego County, June 3, 1968.
APN: 2 16-1 60-27 Acres: 8.18 Proposed No. of LotsLJnits: one lot/% airspace condominiums
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
Land Use Designation: RMH
Density Allowed: 1 1.5
Existing Zone: RD-M
Surrounding Zoning, General Plan and Land Use:
Density Proposed: 1 1.48
Proposed Zone: RD-M
Zoning General Plan
Site RD-M RMH
North R-1 RLM
South R-2 RM
East RD-M RMH
West RD-M RMH
Current Land Use
VACANT
Single Family Residential
Duplexes
Vacant
Condominiums
PUBLIC FACILITIES
School District: Encinitas/San Dieguito Water District: Carlsbad Sewer District: Leucadia
Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sewer Capacity):
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
0 Negative Declaration, issued
0 Certified Environmental Impact Report, dated
Other, Mitigated Negative Declaration
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
LOCAL FACILITIES IMPACTS ASSESSMENT FORM
(To be Submitted with Development Application)
PROJECT IDENTITY AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT:
FILE NAME AND NO: La Costa Condominiums - CT 02-28/SDP 03-18/CP 02-13/HDP 02-14
LOCAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ZONE: 6 GENERAL PLAN: RMH
DEVELOPER’S NAME: Calso. LLC
ADDRESS: 2683 Costabelle Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
ZONING: RD-M
PHONE NO.: (858) 453-4575 ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.: 216-160-27
QUANTITY OF LAND USEDEVELOPMENT (AC., SQ. FT., DU): 8.18 acres
ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE:
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City Administrative Facilities: Demand in Square Footage = 214.6
Library: Demand in Square Footage = 114.72
Wastewater Treatment Capacity (Calculate with J. Sewer)
Park: Demand in Acreage = 0.43
Drainage: Demand in CFS = 36.51
Leucadia
Identify Drainage Basin = PLDA D
Circulation: Demand in ADT = 464
Fire: Served by Fire Station No. = 2 & 6
Open Space: Acreage Provided = N/A
Schools:
(Student Generation: Elementary= 23.8; Middle = 19.14; High = 19.14)
Sewer: Demands in EDU Leucadia
Water: Demand in GPD = 12,760
The project is 0.02 dwelling units below the Growth Management Dwelling unit
qllowance.
Encinitas Union Elementadsan Dieguito Union High
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organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, in this and any other county. city and county, city
municipality, district or other political subdivision or any other group or combination acting as a unit.”
Agents may sign this document; however, the legal name and entity of the applicant and property owner must be
provided below.
1 APPLICANT (Not the applicant’s agent)
Provide the COMPLETE, LEGAL names and addresses of persons having a financial
interest in the application. If the applicant includes a corporation or partnership, include the
names, title, addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares. IF NO
INDIVIDUALS OWN MORE THAN 10% OF THE SHARES, PLEASE INDICATE NON-
APPLICABLE (N/A) IN THE SPACE BELOW If a publicly-owned corporation, include the
names, titles, and addresses of the corporate officers. (A separate page may be attached if
necessary.)
Person Bill Hofman
Title President Title
Address Address 5900 Pasteur Court, Suite 150
Corp/Part Hofman Planning Associates
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Provide the COMPLETE, LEGAL names and addresses of persons having any ownership
interest in the property involved. Also, provide the nature of the legal ownership (i.e,
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than 10% of the shares. IF NO INDIVIDUALS OWN MORE THAN 10% OF THE SHARES,
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Person Kwan So
Title President Title
Address Address 2683 Costabelle Drive
Corp/Part Calso, LLC.
La Jolla, CA 92037
1635 Faraday Avenue 0 Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 (760) 602-4600 FAX (760) 602-8559 8 1
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names and addresses of ANY person serving as an officer or director of the non-profit
organization or as trustee or beneficiary of the.
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I certify that all the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
LO ? :LA.4.,
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Bill Hofman
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Kwan So
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H:ADMIN\COUNTER\DISCLOSURE STATEMENT 5/98 Page 2 of 2
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office
60 10 Hidden Valley Road
Carlsbad, California 92009
California Department of Fish & Game
South Coast Regional Office
4949 Viewridge Avenue
San Diego, California 92 123
(760) 43 1-9440 (858) 467-4201
FAX (760) 431-5902 + 9618 FAX (858) 467-4299
In Reply Refer To:
FWS-SDG-3859.1
JAN 2 $1; & ‘*” Ms. Saima Qureshy, Associate Planner
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008
City of Carlsbad Ga,\::’da
Re: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the La Costa Condominium Project, City of Carlsbad,
San Diego County, California (SCH# 2003 12 1 139)
Dear Ms. Qureshy:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and the California Department of Fish and Game
(Department), collectively referred to as the Wildlife Agencies, have reviewed the draft
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), dated December 23,2003, for the above-referenced
project in the City of Carlsbad (City), California. The City issued a cover letter with the MND
that states the public review period is from December 23,2003 to January 23,2004. The
Wildlife Agencies have identified concerns regarding the potential effects of this project on
wildlife and regional conservation planning. The comments provided herein are based on the
information provided in the MND and related documentation; the Wildlife Agencies’ knowledge
of sensitive and declining vegetation communities in San Diego County; and our participation in
regional conservation planning efforts.
The primary concern and mandate of the Service is the protection of public fish and wildlife
resources and their habitats. The Service has legal responsibility for the welfare of migratory
birds, anadromous fish, and endangered animals and plants occurring in the United States. The
Service is also responsible for administering the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (Act) (16 U.S.C. 153 1 et seq.). The Department is a Trustee Agency and a Responsible
Agency pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Sections 15386 and
15381, respectively. The Department is responsible for the conservation, protection, and
management of the state’s biological resources, including rare, threatened, and endangered plant
and animal species, pursuant to the California Endangered Species Act (CESA), and administers
the Natural Community Conservation Planning Program (NCCP). The City is currently
participating in the NCCP program through the preparation of a draft Multiple Habitat
Conservation Program (MHCP) Habitat Management Plan.
TAKE PRIDE** 2 INAM E R I CA-
Ms. Saima Qureshy (FWS-SDG-3859.1) 2
The 8.18-acre project site is located on the south side of La Costa Avenue between El Camino
Real and Castilla Way, and is surrounded mainly by residential land uses, with patches of
undeveloped land to the east and southwest. The project proposes a 58-unit condominium
complex.
Vegetation communities on site include coastal sage scrubjmixed chaparral (1.1 acres; CSS),
annual grasslandlandscaped (0.6 acre), landscaped land (2.7 acres), and disturbed land (3.6
acres). Protocol-level gnatcatcher surveys, conducted by Affinis in July 2002, were negative.
According to the MND, the proposed project will directly impact 0.3 acre of CSS, 0.6 acre of
annual grasslandlandscaped, 0.5 acre of landscaped land, and 3.6 acres of disturbed land.
Impacts to CSS are proposed to be mitigated through the acquisition of 0.3 acre of mitigation
credit in a pre-approved mitigation area or mitigation bank.
The Wildlife Agencies offer the following recommendations and comments to assist the City in
minimizing and mitigating project impacts to biological resources and to assure that the project is
consistent with ongoing regional habitat conservation.
1. The MND states that the proposed project will directly impact 0.3 acre of CSS and
assumes the remaining 0.8 acre of CSS on site is impact neutral. The proposed project
will cause significant indirect physical changes to that remnant patch by fbrther isolating
the already tenuous connection between the CSS on site and larger block of habitat to the
west. Additionally, small, edge effected patches of this habitat type would be expected to
eventually lose long-term value. The issue of indirect effects is addressed in Section
15064 in the CEQA Guidelines which states: "In evaluating the significance of the
environmental effect of a project, the lead agency shall consider direct physical changes
in the environment which may be caused by the project and reasonably foreseeable
indirect physical changes in the environment which may be caused by the project." In
light of the preceding information, the Wildlife Agencies recommend that City consider
the significance of the indirect impacts to the remnant patch of CSS habitat, and propose
mitigation pursuant to CEQA consistent with that decision.
2. The final MND should discuss how impacts to annual grassland will be mitigated.
During a January 21,2004 phone conversation with Nancy Frost (Department), you
confirmed that the City will require the applicant to mitigate impacts to annual grassland
through the payment of an in lieu fee, a mitigation option that becomes effective
following final approval of the City's Habitat Management Plan, or acquisition of annual
grassland at a mitigation bank at a 0.5: 1 ratio.
3. The breeding season for nesting birds occurs approximately February 15 through August
3 1 ; however, raptors may begin breeding as early as January. Several bird species may
nest in the habitat on site. If construction is planned during the bird breeding season, we
recommend that the vegetation be cleared prior to the breeding season. Additionally, if
construction occurs during raptor breeding season (approximately February 1 to August
TAKE PRIDE@* + INAM ERICA-
:‘;/23/2004 15:45 FAX 7604315902 US FISH AND WIIDI.TFE 002
Ms. Saima Qureshy (FWS-SDG-3859.1) 3
30, or July 3 1 for Buteo spp.), a qualified biologist should conduct a pre-construction
survey of the project site and surrounding habitat tcs determine whether there are active
raptor nests within that area. If an active nest is observed, we recommend that a buffer be
established between the construction activities and thc nest so that nesting activities are
not interrupted. The buffer should be a minimum c,f 500 feet and should be in effect as
long as construction is occurring and until the nest is no longer active.
Please contact Kurt Roblek of the Service at (760) 43 1-944.0, or Nancy Frost of the Department
at (858) 637-5511, if you have any questions or comments concerning this letter.
& Therese O’Rourkz
Assistant Field Supervisor
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Sincer,ely,
William E. Tippets
Deputy Regional Manager
California Department of Fish and Game
cc: State Clearinghouse
- City of Carlsbad
January 27,2004
Kurt Roblek
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
60 10 Hidden Valley Road
Carlsbad, CA 92009
SUBJECT: CT 02-281 CP 02-131 HDP 02-14 - La Costa Condominiums
FWS-SDG-3859.1
This letter is in response to your comment letter to the City for La Costa Condominiums project,
FWS-SDG-3859.1. Following are the responses to the three issues raised in your letter:
1. The following response regarding your comment on indirect impacts to CSS is received
from the Project Biologist Marcia Gross of Affinis Environmental Services dated January
27, 2004. “The remnant coastal sagekhaparral habitat on-site is not contiguous with any
habitat to the west due to the presence of existing residential development immediately
west of the site. It is contiguous with habitat to the east, and will remain connected to
that habitat after project implementation. This habitat is already subject to edge effects
from existing residential development at the top of the bluff, as well as noise from traffic
along La Costa Avenue. Because this small area of habitat is of relatively low biological
value, it was not included in any proposed hardline conservation areas or proposed
standards areas of the City’s Habitat Management Plan (HMP). Thus, the project would
be consistent with the HMP, which was developed to protect sensitive biological
resources while allowing for new development in accordance with the City’s General
Plan and Growth Management Plan.
Presently, the site is not fenced and is subject to edge effects associated with trespass by
the public. Upon project completion, this would no longer be the case. The remaining
0.8 acre of habitat on-site would not be expected to experience significant additional
indirect impacts due to the design of the project and the site’s topography. The habitat is
on a steep slope above the grade of the project and would be separated from the
developed area by a concrete block wall averaging six feet in height. Thus, it would be
very difficult for humans or pets to access, and would not receive any nuisance runoff
from the development. None of the proposed residential units would be immediately
adjacent to the habitat, which would minimize potential impacts from additional light and
noise. For these reasons, no additional mitigation measures are expected to be necessary.”
2. The project is conditioned through Planning Commission Resolution No. 5555 to
mitigate impacts to annual grassland. The standard condition regarding impacts to
wildlife habitats or other land states “This project has been found to result in impacts to
wildlife habitat or other lands, such as agricultural land, which provide some benefits to $b @ 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 (760) 602-4600 FAX (760) 602-8559 www.cl.carlsbad.ca.us
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. The fee becomes effective following final approval of the Habitat
Management Plan. The City is currently updating the fee study, which is expected to
result in an increase in the amount of the fee. If the Habitat Management Plan is
approved, then the Developer or Developer’s successor(s) in interest shall pay the
adjusted amount of the fee. The fee shall be paid prior to recordation of a final map, or
issuance of a grading permit or building permit, whichever occurs first. If the In-lieu
Mitigation Fee for this project is not paid, this project will not be consistent with the
Habitat Management Plan and the General Plan and any an all approvals for this project
shall become null and void.”
3. The following condition has been added to the project resolution No. 5555, in response to
your letter:
“If any construction activities including grading are to occur during February 15 to
August 31, the applicant should clear the vegetation on-site prior to the bird breeding
season. If construction is to occur during raptor breeding season of approximately
February 1 to August 30, a qualified biologist should conduct a pre-construction survey
of the subject site to determine if there are any active raptor nests on-site. If an active
nest is observed, a buffer of 500 feet should be established between the construction
activities and the nest and the buffer should remain in.effect until the construction is
completed or until the nest is no longer active.”
Please call me, at (760) 602-46 19, if you have any questions or comments regarding this project.
Sincerely,
SAIMA QURESHY, AICP
Associate Planner
SQ:bd
c: NancyFrost
California Department of Fish & Game
South Coast Regional Office
4949 Viewridge Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
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Planning Commission Minutes February 4, 2004 DRAFT
6. CT 02-28ISDP 03-18ICP 02-13lHDP 02-14 - LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS - Request for
approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program,
Tentative Tract Map, Site Development Plan, Condominium Permit and Hillside Development
Permit to develop a 58-unit residential condominium project on an 8.18 acre site located on the
south side of La Costa Avenue, east of El Camino Real and west of Castilla Way, within Local
Facilities Management Zone 6.
Mr. Neu introduced Item 6 and stated that Associate Planner, Saima Qureshy, would make the
presentation assisted by Frank Jimeno and Bob Wojcik of the Engineering Department.
Chairperson White opened the public hearing on Item 6.
Associate Planner, Saima Qureshy, presented the Staff Report stating that agenda Item 6 is a project to
approve development of 58 air space unit condominiums located along La Costa Avenue. The subject
site is located south of La Costa Avenue and is 8.18 acres. Surrounding land uses consist of an existing
condominium complex to the west, vacant property to the east, duplexes to the south, and upslope from
the site, existing single-family residences are located north of the property along La Costa Avenue.
Topographically the site is characterized by a slope running along La Costa Avenue. A rectangular pad is
located in the middle of the site. There is another slope running east-west along the southern section of
the site. This slope ranges in height from 50-90 feet and separates the pad location on the site from the
duplexes that back onto the property located along Sacada Circle and Torrejon Place. Due to this
topography and grade change, the site has views of the golf course and the lagoon to the northwest and
some views to the east as well. There are three types of buildings proposed, three- and six-plex buildings
have three different floor plans which range in size from 1340 to 1700 square feet. The floor plan for units
located in four-plex buildings is about 2000 square feet. All the buildings are three stories and are a
maximum 35 feet high. All the units have two-car garages. In addition to the residential buildings
common recreation areas are proposed which are connected to the units by pedestrian walkways.
Access to the site is from La Costa Avenue and there will be two private drives on-site. The pad
elevations for the four-plex buildings is on an average of 141 feet. The required common recreation area
for the project is located in the northeast part of the site. The slope to the back of the four-plex buildings
will be re-vegetated and recompacted for remedial grading. The slope in the back of the common
recreation area will remain as is because there are patches of coastal sage scrub on that slope. The
project General Plan designation is RMH which allows for 11.5 units per acre. The site is designated
Residential Density Multiple which allows for condominium development. The project is consistent with
development standards of planned development regulations and hillside development regulations. To
comply with the City’s lnclusionary Housing Ordinance the applicant will designate nine units on site as
affordable units to lower income households. The project is consistent with the subdivision ordinance and
with Local Facilities Management Zone 6. In compliance with CEQA, an initial study was conducted for
the project and the necessary mitigation measures have been agreed to by the developer, and a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared. Staff is recommending that the
Planning Commission recommend adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and a recommendation
of approval of the project to the City Council.
Chairperson White acknowledged a letter received by the Planning Commission by Dr. Doshi who is a neighboring property owner.
Commissioner Baker asked about the nine affordable units that would be Plan 1. She asked if there
would be any Plan 1s that would be market rate. Ms. Qureshy stated that there were more than nine Plan Is, but only nine would be deemed affordable units.
Commissioner Segall expressed concern about cars turning left out of the project into the 45 mph or more
traffic on La Costa Avenue. Mr. Jimeno stated that the project would generate 464 average daily traffic
and the peak hour traffic coming out of the units is 30 in the morning and 25 of those would make left
turns going across the traffic. The traffic study did not find any conflicts in accessing La Costa Avenue.
Commissioner Segall stated that he had been to the site and it looked like it would be a blind area along
the curve on La Costa Avenue. Mr. Jimeno stated that the project complied with all the requirements of
the Cal Trans site distance for the speed limit on the street. Commissioner Segall asked if Staff felt this
was safe in terms of traffic. Mr. Jimeno reiterated that the project met all the City’s required standards.
Planning Commission Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 12
Ms. Qureshy added that the existing slope along La Costa Avenue would be regraded because of site
distance. Mr. Jimeno stated that there was a special condition on this project that if within five years of
the final occupancy of the project the City determined a traffic signal was necessary, one would have to
be installed.
Commissioner Whitton asked where the closest signalized intersection was to the project’s driveway. Mr.
Jimeno stated that it was to the west at El Camino Real.
Commission Dominguez stated that he had visited the site because he had concerns about site distances
as well. He asked what the grading requirements would be to improve the site distances. He noted that
the traffic was moving at a very fast pace at 1O:OO in the morning and could be problematic at peak
periods. Mr. Jimeno stated that at the driveway exit at La Costa Avenue to the west would be a retaining
wall because of the site distance requirement and another retaining wall would be required to the east.
Commissioner Dominguez asked where the pocket park would be. Ms. Qureshy stated that it was a
smaller turf area in the middle of the site. She stated that the applicant had integrated a smaller park
area centrally located in the project in addition to the recreation area.
Commissioner Whitton asked if the condominiums would have sprinkler systems. Ms. Qureshy confirmed
that they were required to have fire sprinklers.
Commissioner Montgomery asked about the design of the four-plexes, noting that the garage elevations
created the appearance of being a four-story building. He asked at what point an appurtenance which
had full-width access to a roof deck became a level that had to be associated with the height limit. Ms.
Qureshy stated that the height limit in an RDM zone was 35 feet and there was no requirement as to how
many stories could be within the 35 feet. She stated that the code allowed certain elements to project
above 35 feet, including a fireplace, or an enclosed staircase for roof access.
Cornmissioner Segall asked if there was a balcony on the fourth story. Ms. Qureshy stated that there was
a roof deck.
Commissioner Segall. asked Inspector Ryan from the Fire Department if the Carlsbad Fire Department would have access to ventilate a roof on this kind of a building. Inspector Ryan stated that the Carlsbad
Fire Department had stated in previous presentations to the Planning Commission that their longest
ground ladders were 35 feet which had a vertical reach of 28 feet. He stated that these structures would
be in excess of their ground ladder capabilities. He stated that with their mutual aid agreements with
surrounding cities they would have appropriate ladder capabilities. Commissioner Segall noted that the
Fire Department, thus, would not be self-contained to respond to a fire on these roof decks.
Chairperson White invited the applicant to make a presentation.
Bill Hofman, Hofman Planning Associates, 5900 Pasteur Court, Suite 150, Carlsbad, addressed the issue
that Cornmissioner Montgomery raised stating that building height is measured from grade and in this
four-plex the grade steps up the hill. There’s no part of the structure that exceeds 35 feet with the sole
exception of the chimney. It meets the height code entirely.
Mr. Hofman stated that he was there representing Mr. Kwan So of Calso, LLC, for the La Costa
Condom‘inium project. Mr. So has owned this property since the mid-1970s. Mr. Hofman stated that he
was the a City Planner in Carlsbad when Mr. So first brought in some concept plans for it back in 1978. For many reasons the project never got off the ground until the last couple of years. Mr. So hired him and
asked him to pick the project team and he picked Stark Architects. Over the last couple of years they
have spent a lot of time addressing the site constraints and other issues. As part of this process they met with the homeowners in the area. They met with the Marbella homeowners’ Board of Directors a year
ago. They met twice with the residents who live along the north side of La Costa Avenue and twice with the residents who live in the duplex units on top of the slope overlooking the project. He stated that he
had learned that evening that a lot of them didn’t receive a notice. He stated that their goal was to let
everyone know about the project at a very early stage and to listen to concerns. He addressed the three
main concerns expressed, (1) grading and erosion, (2) traffic, and (3) potential view blockage. He stated
that the site is constrained and contains very poor soils and has a severe slope along its southern
Planning Commission Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 13
boundary. The slope contains two ancient landslides. At its present state it constitutes a hazard and
creates some risk for the duplexes above it. Most of the slopes are very steep and the soils are
composed of clays which are expansive and don’t drain well. There is a considerable amount of drainage
from the homes above. He stated that many homeowners had put PVC pipes in their backyards for
drainage. He noted that this was graded back by the County and that Carlsbad would now require
drainage into the street. There is a good deal of erosion occurring at the base of the slopes because of
the drainage which if left unchecked, will cause further landslides and instability. He stated that this could pose an increasing risk for the homes above. He stated that their grading plan was designed to stabilize
that slope. Per the recommendations of their soils expert, they will first remove the expansive soils and fill
and compact with more stable materials. They will also create a large buttress that will be the upper pad
where the four-plexes will be located. They are providing drainage structures throughout the site that will
carry the water safely from the property. When completed, the slope will be far safer than it is today.
With regard to traffic, they prepared a traffic study for the project and designed the site entry to meet all
Engineering Department design standards. They will be cutting back the slope along La Costa Avenue
as part of the grading upwards to 30 feet, which provides a site distance of 510 feet in both directions.
This is in excess of the minimum Cal Trans City standards. The driveway location will be moved to the
eastward which gives it a better location as it is the low point of the site and the easiest way to get on the
property. The residents expressed concern that the speed of traffic on La Costa Avenue was too great
and posed dangers for getting in and out of driveways along La Costa Avenue. He noted that they were
conditioned to bond for a traffic signal if that proves to be a need within five years. He stated that they
had designed the project to meet every existing safety design standard. The issue of view blockage
pertained to views of the golf course and the lagoon. He showed a slide of a picture taken from ground
level from the patio of one of the duplexes above the project toward those views. He then showed a slide
of the project superimposed on that picture and stated that La Costa Avenue and the homes across the
street would be blocked but virtually the entire golf course and the lagoon views will be maintained. He
stated that a company independent of this project prepared the simulation with AutoCAD.
He thanked Ms. Qureshy and Mr. Jimeno for all their help with the project. He stated that the architect
was present to answer any questions.
Commissioner Segall asked where the height distance was for the 35 feet. Mr. Hofman stated that the 35 feet was measured from existing grade below the point of where you would be measuring.
Commissioner Montgomery stated that he liked the design of the project but that he had a problem with
the appurtenances getting larger and larger in what comes before the Planning Commission. He
discussed one of the side elevations that went above 35 feet. He asked again how high appurtenances
could go before they would be considered another floor. Mr. Neu responded that the Municipal Code
definition of building height did allow for certain protrusions above the height limit with the qualification
that they are not to be for the purpose of providing additional floor space and they are not to be taller than the minimum height requirement to accommodate or enclose the intended use. In the current project it
would not be providing livable or habitable floor space within that enclosure as it’s strictly an access point
to the roof deck.
Commissioner Dominguez remarked to Mr. Neu that this was the third time in the last year that this had
become one of the key issues in a hearing. He stated that the issue needed to be addressed so that the
Planning Commission could be more confident in giving direction to design groups and in judging
appurtenances. He stated that he agreed with Commissioner Montgomery that when considering
windows the size that were on this roof access, it made one wonder how easy it would be to convert
these spaces to other uses, and yet they are still by definition appurtenances.
Commissioner Baker asked Mr. Hofman how many Plan Is there were. Mr. Hofman reported that there
were 14 Plan Is. Commissioner Baker asked if there would be any difference between the affordable
units and the market rate Plan Is. Mr. Hofman stated the only difference would be the cost.
Commissioner Baker wondered how that worked when people learned that their neighbor paid a
considerable amount less for the unit than they did. She asked if they had had any issues surrounding that situation. Mr. Hofman stated that they had not had any issues directly regarding that, but he noted
that it cut both ways when they went to sell a unit.
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Commissioner Segall asked what the square footage was of the appurtenances. Ms. Qureshy stated that
the roof deck was 12 x 12 and the stairwell had no flooring associated with it. Mr. Hofman asked Mr.
Stark to come to the podium.
Jamie Stark, Stark Architecture and Planning, 2045 Kettner, San Diego, stated that they were in
compliance with the height because the definition of the height follows the slope. He stated that it is a
terrain-fitted building. He discussed the measurements as they pertained to the slope and explained that
as the slope went up the height limit went up.
Commissioner Montgomery noted that the height limit would be following the manufactured slope, not the
natural slope, and he asked if any slope could be created that would conform to City policy to attain the
builder’s desired height limits. Ms. Qureshy explained that the definition was written for measuring
building heights from existing or proposed grade, whichever was more restrictive. However, in this case,
she stated that the site was being mass graded, in which case the ordinance allowed measuring from the
proposed new grade. Mr. Neu added that if a grading design was proposed solely to elevate the
buildings beyond a reasonable level, then they could go back to the existing grade part and reduce the
grade and the peak of the structure to a lower elevation. He explained that there was discretion involved
and it wasn’t automatically the more restrictive grade that took precedence.
Chairperson White asked what would happen to all of the PVC drainage pipes up the hill. Mr. Hofman
stated that they would continue to drain down the hill into the new drainage system that they would install.
Mr. Jimeno stated that the project was required to keep the historical drainage patterns in the area. Mr.
Hofman noted that the drainage pipes stopped right at the property line which was right in the middle of
the slope.
Chairperson White opened public testimony and invited those who would like to speak to the podium.
Mehdi Zomorrodian, 2464 La Costa Avenue, Carlsbad, stated that he lived directly in front of the driveway
that this development is proposing. He showed a document on the overhead signed by Bob Johnson.
Mr. Zomorrodian stated that La Costa Avenue was built in the 1960s and is substandard. He stated that
a City Engineer had told him that the maximum miles per hour for that road was 40 mph and the City has
increased it to 45 mph. He discussed the dangers of drivers being T-boned and killed. He stated that
there had been two fatalities in the past two years on La Costa Avenue. He declared that the Staff Report
did not say how the subdivision would generate traffic, plus the road is curved at that point and rolls up
and down. He stated that the nearest traffic light was about a mile down the road and picking up speed
from one light to the next. He stated that in this development the road is not 90 degrees to the road which
is a Cal Trans standard. He stated that the way the private drives were proposed that they were
presenting serious fire dangers for fire trucks getting in and out.
Kazem Zomorrodian, 2400 La Costa Avenue, Carlsbad, stated that he, too, lived across the street from
this project. He stated that he has been a registered civil engineer for 24 years. He challenged the facts
pertaining to this subdivision with regard to the Negative Declaration. He read from page 13 of the Staff
Report where “No Impact” was checked for “Would the project substantially increase hazards due to a
design feature.” He expressed that there was substantial impact on traffic from the subdivision. He
stated that when he designed roads they had to come 90 degrees to the main road. He accused the
developer of not doing that in order to include more units. He stated that because parking was restricted
to one side of La Costa Avenue many cars parked in front of his home making it difficult and hazardous to
pull out of his driveway. He urged the City to correct the design of the driveway. He stated that he had
built a house near there a year ago and was told by the City that he had to build from the existing grade
and the height had to be measured from the existing grade. He took offense that one rule was applied to
him as a single builder and another rule to a developer. He noted that the project grading had been
engineered twice.
Evelyn Montalbano, 2404 La Costa Avenue, Carlsbad, read from page 25 of the Staff Report and discussed the 3,000-home San Elijo Hills development and the widening of Rancho Santa Fe Road to six
lanes. She noted that if 464 trips per day would result from these 58 condominiums, then from 3,000
homes, 24,000 average trips per day could result. She stated that if half of those cars came down to La
Costa Avenue to access El Camino Real or 1-5, it would devastate La Costa Avenue. She stated that she
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had just left Manhattan and was dismayed to find equally horrible traffic congestion at her home in
Carlsbad. She addressed the cumulative total effect of traffic from this project.
Peter Montalbano, 2404 La Costa Avenue, Carlsbad, stated that he lived across the street from this
proposed project. He stated that two days last week he hadn’t received his mail because people from the
Marbella Condominiums parked right by his mailbox. He asked when the traffic study had been done on
this project. He stated that the air quality study looked outdated. He stated that he had trouble getting
out of his driveway just as his neighbors did.
Charlie Catt, 2408 Sacada Circle, Carlsbad, stated that he lived at the border of the project. He stated
that he would like a flagpole put up to show the 35 feet; that the driveway of the project should be at 90
degrees to La Costa Avenue; that the signal lights were over half a mile apart; and that it was very
dangerous even with a stop sign.
J. Dan Clark, 2410 B Sacada, Carlsbad, stated that he lived next to Mr. Catt; and that turning left against
the traffic is very scary. He expressed concern about the view being obstructed. He asked for story
poles to be installed. He believed that the manufactured grade added 15 to 30 feet.
Donna Bechthold, 2420 La Costa Avenue, Carlsbad, stated that she lived across the street from the
project. Her concern is about pedestrian traffic in the area because there was no way for anyone to
safely cross the street. She stated that there were no sidewalks up and down the road consistently. She
expressed concern about the middle lane of the four lanes on La Costa Avenue being overused in that
area. She asked that the children walking be considered and possibly restriping La Costa Avenue. She stated that there is no parking on the south side of La Costa Avenue.
Betty Free, 2424 A & B, Badajoz Place, Carlsbad, stated that she lived on top of the hill that looked over
this project. She expressed concern with the engineering of the site. She noted that a 15-fOOt berm was
to be put at the base of the hill. She explained that she lived in a similar situation in Oceanside where a
developer built below and disturbed the toe of the hill which caused hers and five other homes to go down
the hill. She asked for reassurance that the engineering was sound. She expressed concern with the
planned height of the buildings being on 15 feet of grading. She asked that the Planning Commission
consider asking the developer to change the plans to make the condominiums two levels instead of three
levels to preserve the views. She agreed with previous comments about the traffic.
Melvin Kieschnick, 2422 B Badajoz Place, Carlsbad, stated that he lived next to Ms. Free. He wanted
assurance that the water drainage plan would not alter what he had spent tens of thousands of dollars installing for drainage, with the approval of the Carlsbad Planning Department. He stated that his
drainage system worked well and stabilized the slope. He expressed concern about the way the height
calculations were being done.
Wayne Cole, 2454 Torrejon Place, Carlsbad, stated that he lived above this project and was concerned
about pollution from cars, barbeques, and light. He stated that at some of the meetings they were told
that the highest point of any of the buildings would be 45 feet below the level of his lot. He is concerned
that that may not be true any more. He expressed concern about privacy.
Mr. Hofman responded to the comments about the traffic stating that the City Council has heard these
concerns and that there was a basic dispute about the use of La Costa Avenue. He stated that the
County had approved single-family units on a secondary arterial that wasn’t the best planning, but was
designed to carry the traffic that it does. He stated that their project would not contribute significantly to
the overall traffic. He stated that the design should improve the situation by cutting back that slope to
improve site distance. A 90-degree driveway would cut more of the slope and encroach into the coastal
sage. He stated that there was no City requirement for an exact 90-degree approach to the street. He
stated that Bob Johnson had discussed this issue at length over many years; that they would meet and
exceed the standards in all cases. Mr. Hofrnan stated that the photo simulation was completely accurate
and provided a better depiction than putting flags up. He stated that parking on La Costa Avenue was in
part due to the lack of guest parking at Marbella; and that there would be 22 guest parking spaces. Mr.
Hofman stated that they would be regrading because of the extensive remedial grading required for the
project. He stated that the situation for the people living above this project would be much improved
because of the stabilization of the slope that the grading would provide. Mr. Hofman addressed the
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statement made that they were padding up 15 feet and then adding a three-story building. He stated that
the buttress was 15 feet, but from existing grade it would not be 15 feet above the elevation. He noted that if his client had developed this project back when he was a planner, he could have built about
another 100 units by code. He stated that they were not proposing a fence on the slope as it is very
steep; that there would be a retaining wall about six feet up the slope; and that the units would have gas
fireplaces, but that wood could be burned in them. He noted that they could not restrict people having
barbeques. He stated that by code they were required to have all lighting facing downward into the
property; that some of the neighbors had asked what the separation would be from their pad and the
project; and that some were 45 feet above, but not all of them, as it could vary as much as 10 feet.
Commissioner Whitton noted that the elevation of the pad facing La Costa Avenue had been raised up
slightly, the second one back from La Costa Avenue was lower, and the one on the rear facing the hill
was about even. He noted that the only one that was really raised was the pad on La Costa Avenue. Mr.
Hofman confirmed that and stated that that pad was raised about three feet. He stated that it had to be
that way for drainage purposes.
Chairperson White stated that one speaker had asked about drainage and wanted assurance that it
would not be affected by the grading. Mr. Hofman stated that there were two areas where they did have
to grade offsite in order to stabilize the ancient landslides. He stated that they would have to get
permission from that property owner in order to do that and it was a condition of approval.
Chairperson White closed public testimony and asked Staff to respond to questions raised.
Ms. Qureshy stated that there seemed to be some confusion about the height difference from the existing lots in the back to the proposed project; that the contours were taken from a City-wide study in 2001 and,
thus, were fairly accurate. The highest pad elevation that the applicant was proposing for a four-plex unit
was 141. She indicated on a map where the pad elevation would be 220 in some backyards. She addressed the comments about parking along La Costa Avenue stating that the PUD Ordinance required
visitor and resident parking. The project was required to provide 17 spaces and they will provide 22
visitor spaces onsite. She reiterated that the new grade would not be very significantly raised 15 feet at
any point. At a maximum the pads would be raised five feet above the existing contours.
Mr. Wojcik addressed traffic concerns that were raised. He stated that the last traffic report that was done
by the Traffic Engineer, Mr. Johnson, was dated October of 2002. The traffic study that Mr. Zamorrodian
showed was from 1998, so it was an older study. Routinely, traffic studies are done every few years. He
stated that the design speed along La Costa Avenue is 40 mph and the 85th percentile speed, which is
what the legal speed limit is set by, was measured at 38 mph. He stated that the Police Department
cannot enforce any speed below the 45 mph speed limit, otherwise it would be considered a speed trap.
He stated that the speed-related accidents in this immediate area over a two-year period included three
speed-related accidents. Total number of accidents on La Costa Avenue were 13 over two years. the
traffic volume was measured at 15,000 trips per day west of Nueva Castilla and 9,900 west of Cadencia.
The traffic report that the applicants did was dated 2003 and when they recorded the volumes on La
Costa Avenue, they recorded them in this area at about 16,000 per day. The Traffic Engineer has had a lot of contact with people in this area of La Costa concerning speeding and volumes of traffic and trying to
work with them. He stated that Mr. Johnson had signed the traffic study saying that it complied with all
City and State codes.
Mr. Jimeno stated that traffic generated by this project would be 464 trips which represented 2% of the
existing traffic in La Costa. Regarding the EIA, he stated that the transportation traffic section addressed
the overall traffic in the City not specifically how the traffic from this project would impact this area. Thus,
it would not impact any of the levels of service now or in five years or in build-out. He stated that the angle of the driveway going into La Costa Avenue was allowed to be up to a 75-degree angle rather than
having to be 90 degrees. He stated that this project would have sidewalks along the entire front of the
project. He noted that there were sections of sidewalk missing along La Costa Avenue that would be
added as new projects were built. With regard to grading, he stated that this project had a special
condition where the developer had to submit a specific grading procedure to grade the site which would include monitoring of the upper lots to ensure there will be no impacts on the existing houses. That will
need to be reviewed and approved prior to any grading permit being issued. He stated that this project
would not change any of the historical drainage patterns.
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Ms. Mobaldi stated that there was no view ordinance in Carlsbad and the HDP was not considering
protection of private views.
Commissioner Baker asked Mr. Wojcik to comment on Ms. Bechthold’s concern about potential head-on
collisions in the left-turn lane on La Costa Avenue. Mr. Wojcik stated that there were a number of
different options that could be considered to make that safer, such as installing a median that would
prevent making any left turns, however, the City was sensitive to access needs of those residents. Thus
far, the City was not recommending a median. He stated that whenever there were shared center left-
turn lanes, and driveways in close proximity to each other, there was always the possibility of conflicts.
He stated that one of the reasons that they wanted the project driveway where it was designed was to get
away from the Marbella driveway.
Commissioner Heineman asked what precisely would trigger the five-year bond stoplight action. Mr.
Wojcik stated that the condition was written specifically so that it was up to the City Engineer to determine
whether it would be needed or not. He explained that in the past they had tied it to warrant analysis,
however, there had been cases where warrants had not been met, yet for various reasons the City
Engineer decided that a traffic signal should be put in.
Commissioner Dominguez stated that one of the biggest potentials for serious or fatal injury was the
arrangement of cars parking on the north side of La Costa Avenue. He asked what precluded opening up
parallel parking on the south side. Mr. Wojcik explained that years ago that portion of La Costa Avenue was changed from two lanes to four lanes and in order to do that the parking on the south side had to be
eliminated. He stated that parking on the south side might add view obstructions, and there simply wasn’t
the width of roadway necessary to put parking on both sides.
Commissioner Segall asked Ms. Mobaldi to comment on the story poles. Ms. Mobaldi stated that the flag
might give a practical idea of what would be seen and not seen once the structure was there, but the
Commission was not considering nor obligated to protect views, so it wasn’t relevant to the discussion.
Commissioner Segall asked if the Planning Commission could make a determination to require a signal
light in order to approve the project. Mr. Wojcik stated that the Planning Commission could condition for
the developer to bond for the design and construction of it, but the actual construction of a traffic signal
was decided by the City Council. Commissioner Segall asked if the Planning Commission could
recommend a signal light to the City Council. Ms. Mobaldi clarified that before a signal light could go in,
there had to be a recommendation from the Traffic Safety Commission and there was an entire process
to go through before there would be a recommendation for a signal. She stated that the City Council
would not consider a traffic signal until they had that recommendation and that process had been
completed.
Commissioner Montgomery stated that he was assuming there were many traffic needs along La Costa
Avenue other than placing a traffic signal at the entrance to this project. Mr. Wojcik replied that Marbella
had a higher volume of traffic and a higher number of units than this project and that would be one aspect
that the Traffic Engineer would consider. Commissioner Montgomery stated that he would rather not tie
the hands of where a signal should go. With regard to the intersection for the project, he asked if it was
placed in a unique place for site distance in both directions. Mr. Jimeno stated that the project was
designed to have the driveway as far as possible away from the Marbella driveway to eliminate any
potential conflicts between the two.
Commissioner Montgomery asked about the suggestion by speakers for two tiers instead of three. Mr.
Jimeno stated that there were criteria to be followed in such a design and that the main one in this project
was to fix the landslides. He stated that in order to do that they had to build a buttress at the bottom of
the slope to hold the slope up, then the rest of the design had to be done so that the whole site drained
properly.
Commissioner Segall noted that this project had only one way in and one way out and he remarked that a
number of years ago the City Council had a concern about that after some fires. He asked what the City
Council policy was about emergency ingress and egress. Mr. Wojcik stated that the new design
standards that the Engineering Department was proposing would put into effect the desires of the City
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Council. He stated that the number the City Council had used in the past was 50 units, or 580 ADT. He
stated that typically they preferred to keep it at 50 units, but that there were constraint situations such as
topography and habitat. He stated that in this project the driveway was required to be wider than normal
so two lanes of traffic could exit.
Chairperson White called for a motion.
MOTION
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Whitton, and duly seconded, that the Planning
Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 5554 recommending
adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program, and adopt Planning Commission Resolutions No. 5555,
5556, 5557, and 5558 recommending approval of Tentative Tract Map (CT 02-
28), Site Development Plan (SDP 03-18), Condominium Permit (CP 02-13) and
Hillside Development Permit (HPD 02-14) based upon the findings and subject to
the conditions contained therein.
DISCUSSION
Commission Whitton agreed that there were problems on La Costa Avenue. He stated that this was a
significant and beautiful housing project and the addition to the traffic on La Costa Avenue would be
minimal. He stated that he could support this project.
Commissioner Heineman agreed with Commissioner Whitton that the La Costa Avenue traffic problems
stemmed from design going back to when La Costa was part of the County rather than part of the City. He stated that the project would not block the view and would be a very handsome project. He stated
that he was in favor of it.
Commissioner Dominguez stated that he was inclined to support the project also, however, in view of the
discussions on traffic and in trying to mitigate such problems, he suggested adding a condition that one
year after the certificates of occupancy were issued that the matter of the installation of a traffic light be reevaluated .by the Traffic Engineer. He noted that by that time there might be other factors to be
considered and a better picture might emerge.
Commissioner Baker remarked that it‘s not a perfect world and there were situations on La Costa Avenue
with driveways on it that would no longer be permitted. She stated that she did support this project and
was not concerned about the views, even if the Planning Commission was able to consider that issue.
She stated that she was satisfied from the cross section that the project was being built to a reasonable
degree with the existing topography. She stated that the traffic signal issue was troubling because too many traffic signals along a major road were just as annoying as not having enough of them. She stated
that she was open to Commissioner Dominguez’s suggestion.
Commissioner Montgomery stated that the project was designed with a good architectural eye. He stated
that the buildings proposed along La Costa Avenue appeared to govern the views from the homes above.
He stated concern about how the buildings were measured and he stated that the four-plexes were under
35 feet in height but their appurtenances were allowed. He stated that that was how he was evaluating
this project; that this project had the maximum use of an appurtenance coming through a roof; and that he
would approve it. Chairperson White asked if he would like to comment on Commissioner Dominguez’s
suggestion regarding a traffic signal. Commissioner Montgomery stated that what troubled him was that
there were public streets on the road that didn’t have traffic signals and he didn’t believe that this
particular development would require a signal more than certain other areas along La Costa Avenue. He
stated that he shared the concerns but didn’t see how it warranted a signal and he preferred to leave it to
the experts.
Commissioner Segall stated that he was struggling with the whole issue of traffic and the safety issue; and that Commissioner Montgomery had convinced him that there could be other areas where a signal
was more necessary. He stated that he liked Commissioner Dominguez’s suggestion and he wanted to
send a message to the City Council and the Traffic Engineer that the Planning Commission had a real
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concern with this. He liked the project and it would shore up the slope and protect the homes above; and
that he appreciated seeing the photo simulation. He commended the project for the inclusionary housing.
He commented on the architectural integrity and design and how excellent they were. He stated that he
would support approving the project, but would like the Planning Commission to make a statement relative to the concern about this project having 58 dwelling units and adding so many cars to a
potentially dangerous roadway condition.
Commissioner Dominguez stated that one of the reasons he suggested a one-year review was because
there was a bond that had been committed and he wanted to remind the Commissioners that had the
Planning Commission bonded Marbella with the anticipation of future development, they may have been
able to combine the ingress and egress for both of these projects and had a much better traffic control
arrangement. He stated that many signals did not go up in the City unless funding was available for them
and this was a case where the bonding would be a part of the approval.
Commissioner Heineman stated that he was in favor of Commissioner Dominguez’s suggestions.
Commissioner Whitton stated that he was in favor of it also, but wanted to add a caveat to determine if a
traffic signal was required on or in close proximity to that development. Commissioner Dominguez asked
if the bond could legally be used for something in close proximity. Ms. Mobaldi stated that there had to be
a nexus between the requirement and the development, so the developer of this project might have to
pay a share of it if the signal was not immediately adjacent to the development.
Commissioner Montgomery stated that he would support Commissioner Whitton’s caveat as it added
some leeway.
Chairperson White stated that if this area needed a traffic signal that the Traffic Engineer would have
already looked at this. She stated that she was hesitant to direct the Traffic Engineer to do something
that was already in his purview or to ask the City Council to direct that. She stated that she thought the
area would be monitored under this situation anyway. Commissioner Segall stated that Ms. Mobaldi had
indicated that it was the Traffic Safety Commission that had to make those findings. Ms. Mobaldi replied that this Item was going to the City Council so the City Council could direct the Traffic Engineer to take
another look at this. She stated that if the Traffic Engineer felt that there was justification for a signal, he
would take the issue to the Traffic Safety Commission, and they would review it, offer their input, and it
would work its way up to the City Council. She stated that it had to be submitted as an addendum if the
Planning Commission wanted it to be part of the conditions of approval.
Chairperson White asked for a motion for the amendment.
MOTION
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Dominguez, and duly seconded, that the approval
include a review in 12 months following the issuance of certificates of occupancy
to determine if a traffic signal is required at or in close proximity to the approved
application.
Dominguez, Heineman, Segall, and Whitton
VOTE: 4-3
AYES: NOES: Baker, Montgomery, and White
Chairperson White called for a vote on the main motion.
VOTE: 7-0
AYES:
NOES: None Baker, Dominguez, Heineman, Montgomery, Segall, White, and Whitton
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, because your interest may be affected, that the City
Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the Council Chambers, 1200
Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 6:OO p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2004, to
consider a request for approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program, Tentative Tract Map, Site Development Plan, Condominium Permit and
Hillside Development Permit to develop a 58-unit residential condominium project on an 8.1 8
acre site located on the south side of La Costa Avenue, east of El Camino Real and west of
Castilla Way, within Local Facilities Management Zone 6 and more particularly described as:
Lot 185 of La Costa South Unit 1, in the City of Carlsbad, in the
County of San Diego, State of California, According to Map
Thereof No. 6117, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of
San Diego County, June 3,1968
Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public
hearing. Copies of the agenda bill will be available on and after March 19, 2004. If you have
any questions, please call Saima Qureshy in the Planning Department at (760) 602-461 9.
The time within which you may judicially challenge this Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Tentative Tract Map, Site Development Plan,
Condominium Permit and/or Hillside Development Permit, if approved, is established by state
law and/or city ordinance, and is very short. If you challenge the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Tentative Tract Map, Site
Development Plan, Condominium Permit and/or Hillside Development Permit in court, you may
be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing
described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad, Attn:
City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, at or prior to the public hearing.
CASE FILE: CT 02-28/SDP 03-1 8/CP 02-1 3/HDP 02-1 4
CASE NAME: LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS
PUBLISH: March 12, 2004
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY COUNCIL
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March 22.2004
To Whom It May Concern:
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Hoffman Pl-, far a public notice package on the proparty identified as APN 216-
160-21. The project wm completed by Mr. Auguat Rodriguas prior to January 12,2006
The maps used lor this property were the most recant that the Assessors OfLlce made
available to us. Tha ownership informationwas also the most recent available to Wac
that time. The source used for the ownership information was Data Qdck.
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From: Bob Wojcik
To: Bob Johnson; Frank Jimeno Date: 3/23/04 9:02AM
Subject: Re: La Costa Condos
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Ray, clarification of two items from briefings yesterday. The centerline distance from El Camino Real to
Nueva Castilla Way is 4,908 feet (not quite a mile). The distance between Nueva Castilla Way and Viejo
Castilla Way (which has a traffic signal) is 438 feet. In the metric edition of the Caltrans Highway Design
Manual they use a customary value for kilometers per hour to correspond to the English unit of miles per
hour speed. There is a little mathematical difference in actual speed values versus what Caltrans is using
as the customary value. I did a calculation of the actual kmlhr value to correspond to the 45 MPH speed
discussed for corner sight distance. That minimum corner sight distance needed for the metric equivalent
of 45 MPH value is 508.5 feet, which is slightly below the available 510 feet of corner sight distance. The
metric corner sight distance equivalent for 40 MPH is 456 feet (versus 440 feet that Caltrans gives in the English unit version). Thus, corner sight distance provided exceeds the required length for the two
speeds using metric values.
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NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
La Costa Condominiums
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad continued a public hearing regarding the
La Costa Condominiums Project to April 13, 2004. The City Council meeting will
start at 6:OO p.m.
The La Costa Condominiums are located on the south side of La Costa Avenue,
east of El Camino Real and west of Castilla Way, within Local Facilities
Management Zone 6.
Enclosed for your review is the original public hearing notice and map that was
mailed to property owners on March 11,2004.
ISABELLE PAULSEN, CMC
Deputy Clerk
Enclosures
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive - Carlsbad, CA 92008-1 989 (760) 434-2808 @
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, because your interest may be affected, that the City
Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the Council Chambers, 1200
Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 6:OO p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2004, to
consider a request for approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program, Tentative Tract Map, Site Development Plan, Condominium Permit and
Hillside Development Permit to develop a 58-unit residential condominium project on an 8.18
acre site located on the south side of La Costa Avenue, east of El Camino Real and west of
Castilla Way, within Local Facilities Management Zone 6 and more particularly described as:
Lot 185 of La Costa South Unit 1, in the City of Carlsbad, in the
County of San Diego, State of California, According to Map Thereof No. 6117, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of
San Diego County, June 3, 1968
Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public
hearing. Copies of the agenda bill will be available on and after March 19, 2004. If you have
any questions, please call Saima Qureshy in the Planning Department at (760) 602-461 9.
The time within which you may judicially challenge this Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Tentative Tract Map, Site Development Plan,
Condominium Permit and/or Hillside Development Permit, if approved, is established by state
law and/or city ordinance, and is very short. If you challenge the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Tentative Tract Map, Site
Development Plan, Condominium Permit and/or Hillside Development Permit in court, you may
be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing
described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad, Attn:
City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, at or prior to the public hearing.
CASE FILE: CT 02-281SDP 03-1 8/CP 02-1 3/HDP 02-14
CASE NAME: LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS
PUBLISH: March 12, 2004
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY COUNCIL
I I
LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS
CT 02-28ISDP 03-1 8/CP 02-1 3/HDP 02-14
March 29,2004
Glenn & Donna Bechthold
2420 La Costa Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92009
NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
La Costa Condominiums
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad continued a public hearing regarding the
La Costa Condominiums Project to April 13,2004. The City Council meeting will
start at 6:OO p.m.
The La Costa Condominiums are located on the south side of La Costa Avenue,
east of El Carnino Real and west of Castilla Way, within Local Facilities
Management Zone 6.
Enclosed for your review is the original public hearing notice and map that was
mailed to property owners on March 1 1,2004.
ISABELLE PAULSEN, CMC
Deputy Clerk
Enclosures
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008-1989 - (760) 434-2808 @
March 29,2004
Waldemar & Caryl Brehm
2424 La Costa Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92009
NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
La Costa Condominiums
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad continued a public hearing regarding the
La Costa Condominiums Project to April 13, 2004. The City Council meeting will
start at 6:OO p.m.
The La Costa Condominiums are located on the south side of La Costa Avenue,
east of El Camino Real and west of Castilla Way, within Local Facilities
Management Zone 6.
Enclosed for your review is the original public hearing notice and map that was
mailed to property owners on March 11 , 2004.
.A-
ISABELLE PAULSEN, CMC
Deputy Clerk
Enclosures
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive 0 Carlsbad, CA 92008-1 989 0 (760) 434-2808 @
March 29,2004
James E. Forrest & Chan H. Ackerman
2432 La Costa Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92009
NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
La Costa Condominiums
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad continued a public hearing regarding the
La Costa Condominiums Project to April 13, 2004. The City Council meeting will
start at 6:OO p.m.
The La Costa Condominiums are located on the south side of La Costa Avenue,
east of El Camino Real and west of Castilla Way, within Local Facilities
Management Zone 6.
Enclosed for your review is the original public hearing notice and map that was
mailed to property owners on March 11, 2004.
ISABELLE PAULSEN, CMC
Deputy Clerk
Enclosures
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008-1989 0 (760) 434-2808 @
March 29,2004
ltalo Caparachini
134 Camino De Las Flores
Encinitas, CA 92024
NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
La Costa Condominiums
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad continued a public hearing regarding the
La Costa Condominiums Project to April 13, 2004. The City Council meeting will
start at 6100 p.m.
The La Costa Condominiums are located on the south side of La Costa Avenue,
east of El Camino Real and west of Castilla Way, within Local Facilities
Management Zone 6.
Enclosed for your review is the original public hearing notice and map that was
mailed to property owners on March 11,2004.
ISABELLE PAULSEN, CMC
Deputy Clerk
Enclosures
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive - Carlsbad, CA 92008-1989 0 (760) 434-2808 @
March 29,2004
David & Julie Smith Leetate
P. 0. Box 131357
Carlsbad, CA 92013
NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
La Costa Condominiums
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad continued a public hearing regarding the
La Costa Condominiums Project to April 13, 2004. The City Council meeting will
start at 6:OO p.m.
The La Costa Condominiums are located on the south side of La Costa Avenue,
east of El Camino Real and west of Castilla Way, within Local Facilities
Management Zone 6.
Enclosed for your review is the original public hearing notice and map that was
mailed to property owners on March 11 , 2004.
ISABELLE PAULSEN, CMC
Deputy Clerk
Enclosures
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive * Carlsbad, CA 92008-1989 (760) 434-2808 @
March 29,2004
Clive Walden Trust
2448 La Costa Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92009
NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
La Costa Condominiums
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad continued a public hearing regarding the
La Costa Condominiums Project to April 13, 2004. The City Council meeting will
start at 6:OO p.m.
The La Costa Condominiums are located on the south side of La Costa Avenue,
east of El Camino Real and west of Castilla Way, within Local Facilities
Management Zone 6.
Enclosed for your review is the original public hearing notice and map that was
mailed to property owners on March I I , 2004.
ISABELLE PAULSEN, CMC
Deputy Clerk
Enclosures
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008-1989 0 (760) 434-2808 @
March 29,2004
Stanley & Catherine Friedman
2452 La Costa Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92009
NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
La Costa Condominiums
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad continued a public hearing regarding the
La Costa Condominiums Project to April 13, 2004. The City Council meeting will
start at 6:OO p.m.
The La Costa Condominiums are located on the south side of La Costa Avenue,
east of El Camino Real and west of Castilla Way, within Local Facilities
Management Zone 6.
Enclosed for your review is the original public hearing notice and map that was
mailed to property owners on March 11 , 2004.
ISABELLE PAULSEN, CMC
Deputy Clerk
Enclosures
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008-1 989 0 (760) 434-2808 @
March 29,2004
Douglas & Lisa Fess
2456 La Costa Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92009
NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
La Costa Condominiums
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad continued a public hearing regarding the
La Costa Condominiums Project to April 13, 2004. The City Council meeting will
start at 6:OO p.m.
The La Costa Condominiums are located on the south side of La Costa Avenue,
east of El Camino Real and west of Castilla Way, within Local Facilities
Management Zone 6.
Enclosed for your review is the original public hearing notice and map that was
mailed to property owners on March 1 I, 2004.
ISABELLE PAULSEN, CMC
Deputy Clerk
Enclosures
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive 0 Carlsbad, CA 92008-1 989 0 (760) 434-2808 @
March 29,2004
Walter M. €4 Joan T. Heynacher
2458 Torrejon Place
Carlsbad, CA 92009
NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
La Costa Condominiums
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad continued a public hearing regarding the
La Costa Condominiums Project to April 73, 2004. The City Council meeting will
start at 6:OO p.m.
The La Costa Condominiums are located on the south side of La Costa Avenue,
east of El Camino Real and west of Castilla Way, within Local Facilities
Management Zone 6.
Enclosed for your review is the original public hearing notice and map that was
mailed to property owners on March 11 , 2004.
ISABELLE PAULSEN, CMC
Deputy Clerk
Enclosures
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008-1989 0 (760) 434-2808 @
March 29,2004
Peter and Evelyn Montalbano
2404 La Costa Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92009
NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
La Costa Condominiums
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad continued a public hearing regarding the
La Costa Condominiums Project to April 13,2004. The City Council meeting will
start at 6:OO p.m.
The La Costa Condominiums are located on the south side of La Costa Avenue,
east of El Camino Real and west of Castilla Way, within Local Facilities
Management Zone 6.
Enclosed for your review is the original public hearing notice and map that was
mailed to property owners on March 11,2004.
ISABELLE PAULSEN, CMC
Deputy Clerk
Enclosures
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive * Carlsbad, CA 92008-1989 * (760) 434-2808 @
March 29,2004
Michael and Alysia Ceja
2403-8 Sacada Circle
Carlsbad, CA 92009
NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
La Costa Condominiums
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad continued a public hearing regarding the
La Costa Condominiums Project to April 13,2004. The City Council meeting will
start at 6:OO p.m.
The La Costa Condominiums are located on the south side of La Costa Avenue,
east of El Camino Real and west of Castilla Way, within Local Facilities
Management Zone 6.
Enclosed for your review is the original public hearing notice and map that was
mailed to property owners on March 1 1,2004.
ISABELLE PAULSEN, CMC
Deputy Clerk
Enclosures
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive 0 Carlsbad, CA 92008-1 989 - (760) 434-2808 @
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I Isabelle Paulsen - Notices for La Costa Condos
From: "Bill Hofrnan" <bhofrnan@hofrnanplanning.com>
To: "Lorraine Woods" <Iwood@ci xarlsbad .ca. us>
Date: 3124104 10:58AM
Subject: Notices for La Costa Condos
Lorraine,
Here are the property owners who should be re-noticed for La Costa
Condos. This were obtained by calling the San Marcos branch of the County Assessors office this morning. They assured us that this list is up to date. Call me if you need anything else.
Bill Hofrnan
Hofrnan Planning Associates
5900 Pasteur Court, Suite 150
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone 760-438-1465
Fax 760-438-2443
Web Site: www.hofrnanp1anning.com
cc: ,"Saima Qureshy" <squre@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
1 Isabelle Paulsen - TEXT.htrn Page 1 [
Lorraine,
Here are the property owners who should be re-noticed for La Costa Condos. This were obtained by
calling the San Marcos branch of the County Assessors office this morning. They assured us that this list
is up to date. Call me if you need anything else.
Bill Hofman
Hofman Planning Associates
5900 Pasteur Court, Suite 150
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone 760-438-1465
Fax 760-438-2443
Web Site: www.hofmanplanning.com
Hofman Planning
Associates
Planning Fiscal Analysis Environmental
DATE: March 24,2004
PROJECT: La Costa Condominiums
ATTENTION: Lorraine Wood cc: Saima Qureshy
FROM: Bill Hofrnan
MEMORANDUM
The following are additional notices for the La Costa Condominiums project:
- APN
2 16- 160-05
2 16- 160-06
2 16- 160-07
2 16-1 60-09
21 6-1 60-1 0
216-160-1 1
2 1.6- 160- 12
2 16- 160- 14
2 16-1 60- 15
2 16-240- 15
Mailing Address
Jose L. Islas
P.O. Box 232488
Encinitas, CA 92023
Glenn & Donna Bechthold
2420 La Costa Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Waldemar & Caryl Brehm
2424 La Costa Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92009
James E. Forrest & Chan H. Ackerman
2432 La Costa Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Italo Caparachini
134 Camino De Las Flores
Encinitas, CA 92024
David & Julie Smith Leetate
P.O. Box 131357
Carlsbad, CA 920 13
Clive Walden Trust
2448 La Costa Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Stanley & Catherine Friedman
2452 La Costa Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Douglas & Lisa Fess
2456 La Costa Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Walter M. & Joan T. Heynacher
2458 Torrejon PI.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
5900 Pasteur Court - Ste 150 . Carlsbad CA 92008 760-438-1465 Fax 760-438-2443
1 Isabelle Paulsen - Re: La Costa Condos Page 1 '
From: Lorraine Wood
To: Saima Qureshy
Date: 3/29/04 1 1 :22AM
Subject: Re: La Costa Condos
I think we may have but we still have plenty of time. Thank you and we will take care of it right away!
>>> Saima Qureshy 03/29/04 10:54AM >>>
Hi Lorraine,
I hope you have'nt send out the notices already for this project because I have another neighbor who
called and wants to get the notice. Here is their address:
Peter and Evelyn Montalbano 2404 La Costa Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Thanks for your help.
Saima
cc: Isabelle Paulsen
- Isabelle Paulsen - address for disgruntled LaCostian Page 1 1 L
From: Pam Pretz
To: Isabelle Paulsen
Date: 3/29/04 3:23PM
Subject: address for disgruntled LaCostian
Michael & Alysia Ceja
2403-6 Sacada Circle
Carlsbad, CA 92009
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Taken to U. S. Post Office in Carlsbad (Roosevelt Street)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, because your interest may be affected, that the City
Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the Council Chambers, 1200
Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 6:OO p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2004, to
consider a request for approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program, Tentative Tract Map, Site Development Plan, Condominium Permit and
Hillside Development Permit to develop a 58-unit residential condominium project on an 8.1 8
acre site located on the south side of La Costa Avenue, east of El Camino Real and west of
Castilla Way, within Local Facilities Management Zone 6 and more particularly described as:
Lot 185 of La Costa South Unit 1, in the City of Carlsbad, in the
County of San Diego, State of California, According to Map
Thereof No. 6117, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of
San Diego County, June 3, 1968
Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public
hearing. Copies of the agenda bill will be available on and after March 19, 2004. If you have
any questions, please call Saima Qureshy in the Planning Department at (760) 602-4619.
The time within which you may judicially challenge this Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Tentative Tract Map, Site Development Plan,
Condominium Permit and/or Hillside Development Permit, if approved, is established by state
law and/or city ordinance, and is very short. If you challenge the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Tentative Tract Map, Site
Development Plan, Condominium Permit and/or Hillside Development Permit in court, you may
be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing
described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad, Attn:
City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, at or prior to the public hearing.
CASE FILE: CT 02-28/SDP 03-18/CP 02-13/HDP 02-14
CASE NAME: LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS
PUBLISH: March 12, 2004
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY COUNCIL
/
LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS
CT 02-281SDP 03-1 8/CP 02-1 3/HDP 02-14
From: Isabelle Paulsen
To: kpeczeli@nctimes.com
Date: 2/20/04 9:25AM
Subject: Public Hearing Notice - La Costa Condominiums
Karen:
Please publish a Notice of Public Hearing for La Costa Condominiums CT 02-28. Please publish this ad
in the Friday, March 12,2004 newspaper. This will be a 2x3 ad with City seal and border.
There is a map that must be published with this ad.
Attached is the Notice of Public Hearing and related map.
Thank you.
Isabelle Paulsen, CMC
Administrative Secretary
City of Carlsbad City Clerk/Records Management
ipaul@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
cc: Saima Qureshy; Val Dinsmore
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CARLSBAD CA 92009
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SUITE B
CARLSBAD CA 92009
I*!ILLIAM K & MARGARET
?I AND EL
2428 BADAJOZ PL
SUITE B
CARLSBAD CA 92005,
MICHELANGEI,, 5 bib!
SCAFIDI
21~325 TEE i,,v
ITASCA I L, (. 1’1 1 3
MICHAEL E ARRINGTON
2430 B:<.DAJOZ PL
SUITE L.
CAFLSRAD CA 92009
THOMAS E & MARGARET
MCCARTHY
2432 BADAJOZ PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
KAZUMI I BLACKBITKN
VISTA CA 92081
1080 JOSHUA PJrlY
SAMUEL & PERRY KAGAN
2436 SACADA CIR
SUITE B
CAF.LSRAD CA 92009
ANTHONY C & CHERYL NENKO
2436 SACADA CIR
SUITE A
CARLSBAD CA 92009
PATRICIA LEMING
2438 SACADA CIR
CARLSBAD CA 92009
KEVIN F STEPHENS
1500 W 11TH AVE
SUITE 24
ESCONDIDO CA 92029
TR WATTERS
2440 SACADA CIR
CARLSBAD CA 92009
GREGORY P FROST
7631 NUEVA CASTILLA WAY
CARLSBAD CA 92009
HOWARD & PATRICIA ENLOW
7627 NUEVA CASTILLA WAY
CARLSBAD CA 92009
MARCIA A MCLAUGHLIN
7619 LA CORUNA PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
KWILLDA S SHEPPARD
7623 NUEVA CASTILLA WAY
CARLSBAD CA 92009
FREDERICK & LOUISE
DALTROY
7617 LA CORUNA PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
STUART & SANDRA SCHUELER
7615 LA CORUNA PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
HARRY & ANNE HEYLIGERS
2343 LEVANTE ST
CARLSBAD CA 92009
VINCENT & MEGAN NOWICKI
2426 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
RANDY & SHEILA NEUBERG
2430 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
WILL1 P HAUSER
2432 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
PETER D KRATZ
2434 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
SALLY A BUCKLEY
2436 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
TIMOTHY & JUDITH SWIFT
2438 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
KEVIN C SERAFINI
2442 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
DEVOTA M AGATHER
2444 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
JOEL W & CATHERINE BAILEY
2446 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
ALBENO L BOTTO
3446 DON ARTURO DR
CARLSBAD CA 92008
WAYNE & CLAUDIA COLE
2454 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
3446 DON A
. MICHELE F ClSHAUGHNESSY
2456 'r'npFCJI 'N ?L
CARLSBAD CA 512009
VERONICA DALY
2464 TORP.EJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
ASHOK & MEGHAMALA DOSHI
931 GOLDENROD LN
LAKE FOREST IL 60045
PATRICK K MORAN
2480 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
M T GRANT
2306 LEVANTE ST
CARLSBAD CA 92009
STEPHEN & JUDITH RADICK
1812 HAWK VIEW DR
ENCINITAS CA 92024
JACK B REAGAN
2451 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
KENNETH & SCOTT CORY
2425 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
TR AGUILAR
2409 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
TR FOX
2415 BURGOS CT
CARLSBAD CA 92009
TR MASSER
2466 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
LANCET & DIANA HOWARD
2474 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
RICHARD A SALONY
2304 LEVANTE ST
CARLSBAD CA 92009
EXEPMTION B WHETSTINE
2021 CIMA CT
CARLSBAD CA 92009
KEVIN S & MARY MUMMAU
2467 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
CHESTER & REBECCA TUSSEY'
5724 DOLPHIN PL
LA JOLLA CA 92037
KJK GROUP LLC
3972 GEORGETOWN CT NW
WASHINGTON DC 20007
HELEN M MCLEAN
PO BOX 234034
ENCINITAS CA 92023
DE-GUO & XIU-QING LI
12571 CARMEL CANYON RD
SAN DIEGO CA 92130
JAMES R LACI(T.1.
2468 TORREJON l I
CARLSBAD CA O? L'I~'~
AI" L COLLINS
2478 TORREJON FL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
RICHARD A SALONY
2304 LEVANTE ST
CARLSBAD CA 92009
DAVID & RICA GAFFNEY
2228 ENCINITAS BLVD
ENCINITAS CA 92024
GEORGE & NANCY MURRAY
2459 TORREJON PL
CARLSBAD CA 92009
CHRISTOPHER & VELYN
ANDERSON
3314 VENADO ST
CARLSBAD CA 92009
SALVADOR & ARSENIA
SIBUG
3016 CADENCIA ST
CARLSBAD CA 92009
STEVEN E HANDELMAN
6164 CASTEJON DR
LA JOLLA CA 92037
BURHAN & SUKRAN KIVRAK
2420 BURGOS CT
CARLSBAD CA 92009
DONALD d SUS.‘IN . I !” T I,’
2410 BUFGOS (‘7
CARLSBAD CA
CHAD k ,-:CJLTQN
127 EL P0F.TA.L ST
ENCINITAS CA 92024
JOHN D LINES
2309 LEVANTE ST
CARLSBAD CA 92009
TR GRI SWOLD- SNELSON
2270 LEVANTE ST
CARLSBAD CA 92009
I;.E I Z.0 AMAKAWA
PCI BOX 232266
ENCINITAS CA 92023
DONALD F & ALIDA HARMS
2297 LEVANTE ST
SUITE B
CARLSBAD CA 92009
ROBERT E HORST
2303 LEVANTE ST
CARLSBAD CA 92009
WING Y & NANCY LUM
722 DORADO DR
SANTA BARBARA CA 93111
TR JANNATI
2287 LEVANTE ST
SUITE B
CARLSBAD CA 92009
KEITH J ANDERSON
2433 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE C
CARLSBAD CA 92009
TR BOSCO
2128 SUBIDA TER
CARLSBAD CA 92009
GREGORY & DANIELLE MOHN
2433 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE A
CARLSBAD CA 92009
TR BROWN
13362 FAIRMONT WAY
SANTA ANA CA 92705
TR BOSCO
JEFF FOUDY
2431 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE E
CARLSBAD CA 92009
BONNIE ILIFF-STEINHAUER
2431 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE C
CARLSBAD CA 92009
SHIRLEY M OTIS
PO BOX 102
DEL MAR CA 92014
CHRISTINE CHRYSSOVERGIS
2429 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE B
CARLSBAD CA 92009
SUSAN SHOJAEE
27501 W GOLDFINCH WAY
CHANDLER AZ 85248
TR BOSCO
VIRGINIA L WALTERS
2427 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE B
CARLSBAD CA 92009
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OSWALD & CELINA OTTOLIA
PO BOX 9563
NEWPORT BEACH CA 92658
SHARON F KEITH
1405 GLENWOOD DR
SAN DIEGO CA 92103
TORPAKAI HARARI
2425 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE F
CARLSBAD CA 92009
PARKS APRIL
2425 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE E
CARLSBAD CA 92009
SIMON & NICHOLAS HUDDY
MARLBOROUGH WILTS
ENGLAND SN
DANIEL & SAVO UKROPINA
2425 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE B
CARLSBAD CA 92009
THOMAS & MARGUERITE
DUCKWORTH
4615 A ST SW
SUITE 14
CALGARY AB T2T 3Y4 CA
JEFFREY & RUTH OLDHAM
1657 GLENWOOD WAY
DAYTON OH 45440
. JOSEPH lIJCTr1,~iNO
2423 LA C‘I~ST:~ AL~E
SUITE B
CARLSBAD C;> “2009
MICHELE P CAIN
2421 LA COST.;. AVE
SUITE B
CARLSBAD CA 92009
YOLANDA PLUTE
9906 CAMEL MOUNTAIN RD
SAN DIEGO CA 92129
DIANA G HARNACK
PO BOX 44185
PHOENIX A2 85064
EBRAHIM & FARIBA HOSSEINI
PO BOX 178526
SAN DIEGO CA 92177
RYAN H MOURITZEN
2413 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE A
CARLSBAD CA 92009
IRADJ KHODADADEH
2411 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE A
CARLSBAD CA 92009
MICHAEL & LARA GIBBS
2409 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE B
CARLSBAD CA 92009
ERIC SHIPPEN
2407 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE C
CARLSBAD CA 92009
JAMIE & EDMOND ALLEN
2405 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE D
CARLSBAD CA 92009
ALISANDE T NIELSEN
1622 VIEWMONT DR
WEST HOLLYWOOD CA 90069
RICHARD FOULKES
2421 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE A
CARLSBAD CA 92009
TODD L BREEDING
2415 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE F
CARLSBAD CA 92009
BETTY FLENNIKEN
2415 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE C
CARLSBAD CA 92009
KATHRYN M BANNISTER
2413 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE C
CARLSBAD CA 92009
KRISTINA PFEIFER
2411 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE C
CARLSBAD CA 92009
ANTHONY & FERNANDA
MARSHALL
2409 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE D
CARLSBAD CA 92009
CLIFFORD W BLASI
2409 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE A
CARLSBAD CA 92009
TERI L. ARENZ-HARDING
2407 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE B
CARLSBAD CA 92009
LAURIE LINDLEY
2405 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE C
CARLSBAD CA 92009
LEE I JUREWITi
SUITE C
CARLSBAD CA 9 2 P O(J
2421 LA COSTA .A.,’F
bJ I R HOLDINGS LLC
21031 VENTURA BLVD
SUITE 210
WOODLAND HILLS CA 91364
NAVADA M BENNETT
2415 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE E
CARLSBAD CA 92009
SHERRI E BEHAR
2415 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE B
CARLSBAD CA 92009
ROBERT C DIPLOCK
2413 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE B
CARLSBAD CA 92009
LINDA P TILLOTSON
2411 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE B
CARLSBAD CA 92009
MAUREEN P TRACY
2409 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE C
CARLSBAD CA 92009
MICHAEL A & DENISE
ROBINSON
2407 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE D
CARLSBAD CA 92009
ROBERT M STRONG
2407 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE A
CARLSBAD CA 92009
MARILYN & JEROME TIMMONS
2405 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE B
CARLSBAD CA 92009
- STANLE'I & ELIZABETH
SEGEL
2 4 0 5 LA ~L'OST.& .4VE
SUITE A
CARLSBAD CA '12009
PJILLIAM S SIJGG
SUITE B
CARLSBAD CA 9200'1
2403 LA COSTA AI".I* WILL1.J.M 6 JENELL LEWIS
2428 LA COSTA AVE
CARLSEAD CA 92009
JASON F LEI~JIS
2403 LA CCJST..;, AVE
SUITE A
CARLSBAD (-'.?a 92009
SARAH & ROBERT SLAGTER
2401 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE D
CARLSBAD CA 92009
DAN KYLE
2401 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE C
CARLSBAD CA' 92 009
PAR 72- LLC
427 C ST
SUITE 300
SAN DIEGO CA 92010
TR GORAY
2401 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE B
CARLSBAD CA 92009
RICHARD A JARAMILLO
2401 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE A
CARLSBAD CA 92009
MAUREEN PELTON
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 111
CARLSBAD CA 92009
W RODGERS
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 112
CARLSBAD CA 92009
PAR 72 LLC
427 C ST
ADAM C ORR
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 113
CARLSBAD CA 92009
HAROLD & MARILYN JAFFA
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 211
CARLSBAD CA 92009
DAVID SPENCER
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 212
CARLSBAD CA 92009
PETER C BOOTH
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 213
CARLSBAD CA 92009
CHRISTOPHER GLOAD
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 214
CARLSBAD CA 92009
AARON A BROTMAN
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 215
CARLSBAD CA 92009
MICHAEL W MAILE
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 216
CARLSBAD CA 92009
STANLEY & SUSAN BOOTH
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 311
CARLSBAD CA 92009
MARY C WALKER
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 312
CARLSBAD CA 92009
KRISTINE PLANK
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 313
CARLSBAD CA 92009
PATRICIA ZIFFERBLATT
220 LYON ST NW
SUITE 800
GRAND RAPIDS MI 49503
LISA R LEHENBAUER
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 315
CARLSBAD CA 92009
PATRICIA ZIFFERBLATT
220 LYON ST NW
SUITE 800
GRAND RAPIDS MI 49503
CHARMAIN & STUART
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 414
CARLSBAD CA 92009
NEWBY-FRASER
JOHN M SCHAU
1093 E MAIN ST
SUITE 284
EL CAJON CA 92021
WILLIAM BOTHWELL
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 204
CARLSBAD CA 92009
TR WERNICK
6516 S HOLT AVE
LOS ANGELES CA 90056
TERA LAMB
1667 SAN ELIJO AVE
CARDIFF CA 92007
JEAN KOLINSFI
SUITE 205
LA COSTA AVE
CARLSBAD CA ',2ii,ly
A ROSVALL
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 303
CARLSBAD CA 92009
FRANCES HOLLENBECK
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 302
CARLSBAD CA 92009
PAUL & LUAYNE BULLARA
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 307
CARLSBAD CA 92009
SCOTT M GOLUEKE
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 308
CARLSBAD CA 92009
JEANNE T REILLY
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 402
CARLSBAD CA 92009
SEMIHA JOHNSON
2374 LA COSTA AVE
CARLSBAD CA 92009
TR LINDQUEST
2380 LA COSTA AVE
CARLSBAD CA 92009
HELEN S AZAR
2524 LA COSTA AVE
CARLSBAD CA 92009
KENNETH G KADANSKY J EF.RY B SLEEF'EK
SUITE C SUITE 201
CARLSBhD CA 92009 CARLSBAD CA 9299"
7720 EL CAMINO REAL 2 3 4 8 LA CoSrr,i .A'",-:
CHERYL L WATERMAN
914 HIGHLAND AVE
DEL MAR CA 92014
DEBRA J SEXTON
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 301
CARLSBAD CA 92009
JOSEPH F & ANN MAKMri
580 SAFSTROM PL
IDAHO FALLS ID 83401
JEFF M GOONEWARDENA
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 306
CARLSBAD CA 92009
ARTHUR & ROSIE MEZA ROBERT B NATHASON
13403 MURPHY HILL DR 2015 SHADY TREE LN
WHITTIER CA 90601 ENCINITAS CA 92024
NADIA L MUDRAK
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 401
CARLSBAD CA 92009
KEVIN MCCARTHY
2370 LA COSTA AVE
CARLSBAD CA 92009
ALAN S & SALLY NIES
2818 DECROS PT
RICHMOND TX 77469
JAMES B & MARLENE CARTER
2516 LA COSTA AVE
CARLSBAD CA 92009
MIHAMMAD K & FARNAZ
ZOMORRODIAN 2400 LA COSTA AVENUE
CARLSBAD CA 92009
EMAD I OBAIDI
2348 LA COSTA AVE
SUITE 404
CARLSBAD CA 92009
ROBERT C MILLER
3222 LINDA VISTA DR
SAN MARCOS CA 92069
WILLIAM & JENELL LEWIS
2428 LA COSTA AVE
CARLSBAD CA 92009
KATRINA M GLUSAC
2520 LA COSTA AVE
CARLSBAD CA 92009
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, because your interest may be affected, that the City
Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the Council Chambers, 1200
Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 6:OO p.m. on Tuesday, [DATE], to consider a
request for approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program, Tentative Tract Map, Site Development Plan, Condominium Permit and Hillside
Development Permit to develop a 58-unit residential condominium project on an 8.18 acre site
located on the south side of La Costa Avenue, east of El Camino Real and west of Castilla
Way, within Local Facilities Management Zone 6 and more particularly described as:
Lot 185 of La Costa South Unit 1, in the City of Carlsbad, in the
County of San Diego, State of California, According to Map
Thereof No. 61 17, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of
San Diego County, June 3,1968
Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public
hearing. Copies of the agenda bill will be available on and after [DATE]. If you have any
questions, please call Saima Qureshy in the Planning Department at (760) 602-4619.
The time within which you may judicially challenge this Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Tentative Tract Map, Site Development Plan,
Condominium Permit and/or Hillside Development Permit, if approved, is established by state
law and/or city ordinance, and is very short. If you challenge the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Tentative Tract Map, Site
Development Plan, Condominium Permit and/or Hillside Development Permit in court, you may
be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing
described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad at or prior
to the public hearing.
CASE FILE: CT 02-28/SDP 03-18/CP 02-1YHDP 02-14
CASE NAME: LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS
PUBLISH: [DATE]
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY COUNCIL
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LA COSTA CONDOMINIUMS
CT 02-28ISDP 03-1 8/CP 02-1 3/HDP 02-14