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Home My WebLink About2017-10-18; Planning Commission; ; CDP 2017-0026 (DEV2017-0076) – MCDOWELL ADDITION The City of CARLSBAD Planning Division A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Single Family Coastal Development Permit Item No. Application complete date: August 22, 2017 P.C. AGENDA OF: October 18, 2017 Project Planner: Greg Fisher Project Engineer: David Rick SUBJECT: CDP 2017-0026 (DEV2017-0076) – MCDOWELL ADDITION – Request for approval of a Coastal Development Permit to allow for the addition of 1,617 square feet of living area to an existing single-family residence within the Mello II Segment of the city’s Local Coastal Program located at 4050 Skyline Road within Local Facilities Management Zone 1. The project site is not within the appealable area of the California Coastal Commission. The City Planner has determined that the project belongs to a class of projects that the State Secretary for Resources has found do not have a significant impact on the environment, and it is therefore categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to Section 15303(a), construction of a single family residence, of the state CEQA Guidelines. I. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 7271 APPROVING Coastal Development Permit CDP 2017-0026 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND Project Site/Setting: The 0.62 acre (27,255 square feet) project site is located at 4050 Skyline Road as shown on the attached location map. The lot is developed with a single-family residence and associated hardscape and landscape improvements, and the topography on-site is relatively flat. The neighborhood is characterized by one- and two-story single-family residences, with two-car garages. The project requires no grading or removal of native vegetation. No natural topographic features exist on the site. Table “A” below includes the General Plan designations, zoning and current land uses of the project site and surrounding properties. TABLE A LOCATION GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION ZONING CURRENT LAND USE Site R-4 R-1-15000 Single-family residence North R-4 R-1-15000 Single-family residence South R-4 R-1-15000 Single-family residence East R-4 R-1-15000 Single-family residence West R-4 R-1-15000 Single-family residence 3 CDP 2017-0026 (DEV2017-0076) – MCDOWELL ADDITION October 18, 2017 Page 2 Proposed Residential Construction: The project consists of a 1,617 square foot habitable space addition to the existing 2,628 square foot residence. The first floor will include 1,032 square feet of new living space while a new second floor with 585 square feet of living space is proposed. When completed, the residence will have a total living area of 4,245 square feet. The project also includes 845 square feet of new first and second floor decking and terrace. Other non-habitable spaces include additional storage area within the basement and enlarged 3-car garage. The additions are proposed to match the contemporary style and materials of the existing home. Proposed Grading: Estimated grading quantities include 0 cubic yards (cy) of cut and 0 cy of fill. A grading permit will not be required for this project. III. ANALYSIS The project is subject to the following regulations and requirements: A. R-4 Residential General Plan Land Use Designation; B. One-Family Residential (R-1-15000) Zone (CMC Chapter 21.10); C. Coastal Development Regulations for the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program (CMC Chapter 21.201) and the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone (CMC Chapter 21.203); D. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (CMC Chapter 21.85); and E. Growth Management (CMC Chapter 21.90). The recommendation for approval of this project was developed by analyzing the project’s consistency with the applicable city regulations and policies. The project’s compliance with each of the above regulations is discussed in detail in the sections below. A. General Plan Land Use Designation The project site has a General Plan Land Use designation of R-4, which allows the development of one- family dwellings at a density of 0-4 dwelling units per acre (du/acre) with a Growth Management Control Point (GMCP) of 3.2 du/acre. The project has a net acreage of 0.62 and an existing density of 1.6 du/acre, which is below the GMCP and within the range of the R-4 General Plan Land Use designation. B. R-1 Residential Zone (CMC Section 21.10) The project is required to comply with all applicable regulations and development standards of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) including the One-Family Residential (R-1) zone. The proposed project meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of the R-1 zone (Shown in Table B below). TABLE B – R-1-15,000 ZONE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS STANDARD REQUIRED/ALLOWED PROPOSED Front Yard Setback 20’ 67’-9” Side Yard Setback 10’ 13’-7” Rear Yard Setback 20’ 30’ Max Building Height 24’ with less than 3:12 roof pitch 24’ Lot Coverage 40 percent maximum 13.5 percent Parking Two-car garage (20’X20’) Three-car garage CDP 2017-0026 (DEV2017-0076) – MCDOWELL ADDITION October 18, 2017 Page 3 C. Conformance with the Coastal Development Regulations for the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program (CMC Chapter 21.201) and the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone (CMC Chapter 21. 203) The project site is located within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and is not within the appeals jurisdiction. The site is also located within and subject to the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone. The project’s compliance with each of these programs and ordinances is discussed below: 1. Mello II Segment of the Certified Local Coastal Program and all applicable policies The subject site has a Local Coastal Program (LCP) Land Use Plan designation of R-4 Residential, which allows for a density of 0 to 4 du/acre and 3.2 du/acre at the Growth Management Control Point (GMCP). At the R-4 GMCP, 1.98 dwelling units would be permitted on this 0.62 acre (net developable) property. The project consists of additions to an existing single-family residence that include 1,617 square feet of habitable space in an area designated for residential development. The one-and two-story additions to the existing single-story residence will not obstruct views of the coastline as seen from public lands or the public right-of-way, or otherwise damage the visual beauty of the coastal zone. No agricultural uses currently exist on the previously developed site, nor are there any sensitive resources located on the developable portion of the site. The proposed additions are not located in an area of known geologic instability or flood hazard. Since the site does not have frontage along the coastline, no public opportunities for coastal shoreline access are available from the subject site. Furthermore, the residentially designated site is not suited for water-oriented recreation activities. 2. Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone The project is consistent with the provisions of the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone (CMC Chapter 21.203 of the Zoning Ordinance) in that the project will adhere to the City’s Master Drainage Plan, Grading Ordinance, Storm Water Ordinance, BMP Design Manual and Jurisdictional Runoff Management Program (JRMP) to avoid increased urban run-off, pollutants and soil erosion. The subject property does not include steep slopes (equal to or greater than 25 percent gradient) or native vegetation. D. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (CMC Chapter 21.85) Pursuant to CMC Chapter 21.85.030.D.1, a project may be exempt from the inclusionary housing requirement if an existing residence is altered, improved, restored, repaired, expanded, or extended, provided that the number of units is not increased. Since there will not be an increase in the number of units on the property, the project is exempt from the inclusionary housing requirement. E. Growth Management The proposed project is located within Local Facilities Management Zone 1 in the Northwest Quadrant of the city. No impacts are associated with the project as the project consists of a remodel and additions to an existing residence and no new impacts will be generated. CDP 2017-0026 (DEV2017-0076) – MCDOWELL ADDITION October 18, 2017 Page 4 IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This project is exempt from CEQA per the exemptions listed below: (1) Section 15303(a) of CEQA exemptions (Class 3) exempts the construction of single-family residences in a residential zone from environmental review. A Notice of Exemption will be filed by the City Planner upon project approval. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 7271 2. Location Map 3. Disclosure Form 4. Reduced Exhibits 5. Exhibit(s) “A” – “O” dated October 18, 2017 TAMARACK A V SKYLINE RDSUNNYHILL DREAST POINTE AVHIGH RIDGE AVPALISADESDR CDP 2017-0026 MCDOWELL ADDITION SITE MAP SITE E L C AMINO RE ALLA COSTA AV A L G A R DCARLSBAD BL ATTACHMENT 2