HomeMy WebLinkAboutV 2021-0002; RV MINOR VARIANCE - 5485 EL ARBOL DRIVE; Admin Decision LetterMarch 28, 2022
Allen Gelbart
5485 El Arbol Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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SUBJECT: V 2021-0002 (DEV2021-0217}-RV MINOR VARIANCE-5485 EL ARBOL DRIVE
The City Planner has completed a review of your application for a Minor Variance, V 2021-0002, located
at 5485 El Arbo I Drive. After careful consideration of the circumstances surrounding this request, the City
Planner has determined that the findings required for granting a Minor Variance to park a trailer in the
front yard, within the private property parallel to the right-of-way line can be made and therefore,
APPROVES this request based on the following findings and conditions.
Findings:
1. That parking in, or access to, the side or rear yard will require structural alteration to the existing
residence in that requiring the trailer to be parked in the side or rear yard (CMC Section 21.44.060
Table E} is not possible as it would require significant structural alterations to the residence. The
dimensions of the trailer are 7'-6" feet wide by 22 feet long. The existing northerly side yard setback
is 6'-11" and there are 1'-8" eaves that further reduce this dimension. The southerly side yard
setback also measures 6'-11 and has a 1'-8" roof eaves.
2. That parking in, or access to, the side or rear yard would require extensive grading to the side or rear
yard. It is not feasible to fit the 7'-6"-wide trailer in the side yards given the limited space between
the existing single-family residence and the property lines or the significant amount of grading that
would be required. The southerly side yard has a significant grade difference from the street and is
thus not accessible unless significant grading is performed, and a new driveway is added. Therefore,
it is not feasible to locate the trailer on either of the side yards without significant structural and/or
grading alterations.
3. That parking the recreational vehicle in the front yard will not interfere with visibility to or from El
Arbol Drive in that the subject property's physical characteristics do not create inherent sight
distance issues along the street. Additionally, the subject property's existing flat area within the
property and parallel to the street can adequately accommodate the 7'-6"-wide by 22-foot-long
trailer without encroaching into the sidewalk and/or public right-of-way.
4. That the recreational vehicle in the front yard will not interfere with traffic on the street or sidewalk,
or encroach into the street and utility right-of-way in that the existing flat area within the property
and parallel to the street is approximately 8 feet deep and 36 feet long which is an adequate depth
and length to park the 7'-6"-wide by 22-foot long camper trailer. Therefore, the trailer will not
encroach into the sidewalk or public right-of-way, thus allowing for street and sidewalk traffic to
proceed unobstructed.
Community Development Department
Planning Division I 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 I 442-339-2600 www.carlsbadca.gov
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5. That 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 15061(b)(3) of the state CEQA Guidelines -Common-Sense
Exemption. In making this determination, the City Planner has found that the exceptions listed in
Section 15300.2 of the state CEQA Guidelines do not apply to this project.
Conditions:
1. The trailer shall be parked parallel to the front yard retaining wall and completely within the private
property at all times.
2. The trailer is not considered a habitable structure when parked on the property and shall not be
used in such a manner.
3. When parked on the property, all "slide-outs," "po_p-ups," awnings or similar features shall not be
deployed and shall be kept in the "in" or "down" position in order to minimize the mass of the
trailer when parked on the property.
4. Approval is granted for V 2021-0002 as shown on Exhibit "A", dated March 28, 2022, on file in the
Planning Division and incorporated herein by reference. Development shall occur substantially as
shown unless otherwise noted in these conditions.
This decision may be appealed by you or any member of the public to the Planning Commission within ten
days of receipt of this letter. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Planning Commission at 1635
Faraday Avenue in Carlsbad, along with a payment of $786.00. The filing of such appeal within such time
limit shall stay the effective date of the order of the City Planner until such time as a final decision on the
appeal is reached. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact Esteban
Danna at esteban.danna@carlsbadca.gov or (442) 339-2629.
Sincerely,
CLIFF JONES
Principal Planner
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c: Don Neu, City Planner
Jennifer Horodyski, Project Engineer
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