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A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Single Family Coastal Development Permit
P.C. AGENDA OF: June 19, 2002
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Application complete date: April 1, 2002
Project Planner: Greg Fisher
Project Engineer: David Rick
SUBJECT: CDP 01-11 -FRYE RESIDENCE -Request for approval of a Coastal
Development Permit to allow for the construction of a single-family residence
within the City's Coastal Zone located along the west side of Carlsbad Boulevard,
between Cerezo Drive and Shore Drive within Local Facilities Management Zone
3.
I. RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 5218
APPROVING Coastal Development Permit CDP 01-11 based upon the findings and subject to
the conditions contained therein.
II. INTRODUCTION
Pursuant to Section 21.201.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, the construction of a single-
family home within the City's Coastal Zone requires the processing and approval of a Coastal
Development Permit (CDP). The CDP application was reviewed for consistency with Local
Coastal Program (LCP) policies and implementation. There are no unresolved issues. The staff
recommended approval with conditions is supported by the analysis as follows.
III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
Project Site/Setting: Infill coastal blufftop lot located along the west side of Carlsbad Boulevard,
between Cerezo Drive and Shore Drive as shown on the attached location map. The lot area is
.53 acres (23,210 square feet) and located in the appeals jurisdiction of the California Coastal
Commission.
Proposed Residential Construction: New single-family two-story residential structure with
basement area totaling 6,258 square feet with attached 649 square foot garage.
Proposed Grading: Estimated grading quantities include 230 cubic yards (cy) of cut with 50 cy
of export. These quantities do not include excavation for the basement. A grading permit will be
required for this project.
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IV. ANALYSIS
As shown on the Coastal Development Compliance Table below, the proposed development is in
compliance with all applicable regulations. This project also complies with a 45 foot blufftop
setback previously established through MS 98-01 and with the string-line structural setback
standard applicable to all ocean front properties. This standard specifies that no structure is
permitted further seaward than similar structures on adjacent properties. Building permits may
be issued subject to the conditions contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 5218.
COAST AL DEVELOPMENT COMPLIANCE TABLE
LCP Land Use Plan RLM/OS(Residential Low-Medium)Open Spc
General Plan RLM/OS(Residential Low-Medium)Open Spc
Zoning R-1
Grading Permit Required Yes
Hillside Development Permit Required No
Native Vegetation Impacts None
STANDARD REQUIRED/ALLOWED PROPOSED
Front Yard Setback 20 Feet 20 Feet
Side/Rear Yard Setback 7' /45'(bluff top per MS 98-01) 7' /45'(blufftop per MS 98-01)
Max Building Height 30' 29'4"
Lot Coverage 40% 13.7%
Review of Required Coastal Findings
1. Conformance with the Certified Local Coastal Program and all applicable policies.
The project is located in the Mello II Local Coastal Program Segment.
The project proposes the construction of a single-family residence in an area designated
for single-family development. The LCP Land Use Plan designates the subject site for
Residential-Low Medium (RLM) density development, which allows 3.2 du/acre. Based
on a density of 3.2 du/acre, the lot could accommodate one dwelling unit.
2. Conformance with public access and recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act.
Per the LCP, the subject site was required to provide beach access. There is an existing
concrete stairway located along the southern portion of the site providing public access
from Carlsbad Boulevard to the beach.
3. Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zones.
The subject site is located in the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone, which
requires that for steep slope areas not containing endangered plant/animal species and/or
coastal sage scrub or chaparral plant communities, that development of slopes 25% or
greater may be permitted subject to specific findings. The proposed project complies
with all applicable requirements of the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone as
illustrated in the table below:
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FINDING RESPONSE
That a soils investigation be conducted to A soils and geologic analysis of the site was
determine that the site slope areas are stable prepared in conformance with City
and grading and development impacts requirements. The study determined that the
mitigable for at least 75 years, or the life of the proposed development will have a useable life
structure. of at least 75 years and that the development
will have no adverse effect on the stability of
the coastal slope.
Grading of the slope is essential to the Two hundred thirty cubic yards of grading is
development of the site. proposed, most within the slope. Due to its
location in the middle of the lot, disturbance is
virtually unavoidable.
Slope disturbance will not result in substantial Slope disturbance will not damage or alter
damage or alteration to major wildlife major wildlife habitat or native vegetation
corridors, habitat or native vegetation. since the site was previously graded as part of
Coastal Development Permit (CDP 98-32).
There is no native vegetation located on this
infill site.
No grading or removal of steep slopes will be There are no significant environmental
permitted unless all environmental aspects impacts associated with the proposed grading
have been mitigated. as no natural habitat or native vegetation exists
on the site. Additionally, the slopes to be
graded were previously graded through
Coastal Development Permit (CDP 98-32).
Drainage, Erosion, Sedimentation and Habitat
As designed and conditioned, the proposed project will adhere to the City's Master Drainage
Plan, Grading Ordinance, Storm Water Ordinance, Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan
(SUSMP) and Jurisdictional Urban Runoff Management Program (JURMP) to avoid increased
urban run off, pollutants and soil erosion.
Landslides and Slope Instability
The soils and geologic analysis report performed for the proposed project indicates that the bluff
top is subject to potential landslides. The proper bluff top setback was established to reduce the
risk of public injury and structural damage.
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Seismic Hazards
The soils and geological analysis report performed for the proposed project indicates that the
materials at the site are not subject to liquefaction due to such factors as soil density, grain-size
distribution and groundwater conditions. There are no active faults on or near the project site.
Floodplain Development
No development on the property is proposed within the one hundred year floodplain.
4. Coastal Shoreline Development Overlay Zone
The Proposed development complies with all applicable requirements of the Coastal Shoreline
Development Overlay Zone as described in the table below:
STANDARD PROVIDED
Lateral Access An irrevocable offer to dedicate a lateral beach
25' dry sandy beach. A lateral beach access access easement for the "purpose of allowing
easement is required to assure pedestrian human pedestrian lateral beach access and
lateral beach access. passive recreational use within the easement
area" was obtained and recorded in association
with the underlying parcel map (MS 98-01 ).
Bluff Top Access Beach is accessible via existing stairway
Applies to lots where no beach is present or located on the subject site.
where beach is not accessible.
Geotechnical Report A geotechnical analysis of the project was
Analyze cliff erosion and geologic conditions. prepared. The analysis concluded that the
proposed development will have a useful life of
at least 7 5 years and that the development will
have no adverse effect on the stability of the
coastal slope.
Appearance The proposed residential structure has been
Building developed on site with a general designed with attractive architectural features,
attractive appearance related to surrounding which will be compatible with the surrounding
development and natural environment. development and natural environment.
Ocean Views The project has been designed with a single-
Building designed to preserve to the extent story building edge running the length of the
feasible ocean views. building along the southern side and the
structure complies with applicable side yard
and building height requirements, which will,
to the extent feasible, preserve existing ocean
views from the street.
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STANDARD
Natural Features
To extent feasible, retain natural features and
topography.
Grading
Grading executed so as to blend with existing
terrain.
"Stringline"
Maintain a "stringline" setback for structures,
patios, decks, pools and spas.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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PROVIDED
With the exception of excavating the slope for
the foundation and slight modifications for
controlling drainage, the topography will
remain the same.
Minimal grading is proposed. Grading is
designed to blend with existing and natural
surroundings.
The project adheres to all coastal "stringline"
setback requirements for the placement of
structures, patios, decks, pools and spas.
The project is exempt from CEQA per the exemption listed below:
(1) Section 15303(a) of CEQA exemptions (Class 3) exempts the construction of single-
family residences in urbanized areas from environmental review.
(2) Section 15332(a-e) of CEQA exemptions (Class 32) exempts projects characterized as
in-fill development from environmental review.
A Notice of Exemption will be filed by the Planning Director upon project approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 5218 (CDP)
2. Location Map
3. Disclosure Form
4. Background Data Sheet
5. Local Facilities Impact Assessment Form
6. Exhibits "A" -"H'', dated June 19, 2002
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