HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-12-04; Planning Commission; ; CDP 13-25 – 4419 PARK DRIVE
The City of Carlsbad Planning Division
A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Item No.
Application complete date: October 24, 2013
P.C. AGENDA OF: December 4, 2013 Project Planner: Greg Fisher
Project Engineer: David Rick
SUBJECT: CDP 13-25 – 4419 PARK DRIVE – Request for approval of a Coastal Development Permit
to allow for the construction of a new 3,780 square foot single family residence and
attached three car garage within the City’s Coastal Zone located at 4419 Park Drive in
the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and within Local Facilities
Management Zone 1. 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. 7027 APPROVING Coastal
Development Permit CDP 13-25 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained
therein.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
Project Site/Setting: The infill lot is rectangular shaped and located at 4419 Park Drive as shown on the
attached location map. The gross lot area is 0.82-acres (35,719 square feet) in size.
The project site is surrounded by single family residences to the north, south, east and west. The
project will take access off of Park Drive. Topographically, the site slopes dramatically upward westerly
from Park Drive (40’ MSL) up an existing natural hillside to an elevation of 163’. The steep, natural
portion of the site (25,924 square feet) is restricted by an Open Space Deed restriction granted to the
California Coastal Commission. The purpose the Open Space Deed is for habitat protection. The lower
developable portion of the site has been previously graded pursuant to City project number MS 95-02.
The project includes a single family home to be constructed on the previously graded pad. The
construction envelope will not encroach within the previously dedicated open space.
Proposed Residential Construction: The project consists of the construction of a new 3,780 square foot
two-story single-family residence and a three car garage. The two-story “Mediterranean” style structure
will be constructed of wood framing with stucco siding and feature windows of varied shapes and sizes,
and a tile roof. The project also includes a 42 inch tall concrete block retaining wall that is located along
the northern property line (right side) and at the western most portion (rear) of the buildable pad area.
The wall was recently constructed by the developer prior to obtaining a CDP. The developer was
notified by the City to stop construction until the CDP has been approved.
Proposed Grading: Estimated grading quantities include 50 cy of cut and 50 cy of fill with zero cy of
import/export. A minor grading permit will be required for this project.
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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 RLM R-1-15000 Vacant
North RLM R-1-15000 Single Family Residences
South RLM R-1-15000 Single Family Residences
East RLM R-1-15000 Single Family Residences
West RLM R-1-15000 Single Family
Table “B” below includes the project site’s gross and net acreage, the number of dwelling units allowed
by the General Plan’s Growth Management Control Point (GMCP) density and the proposed projects
number of dwelling units and density.
TABLE B
Gross Acres Net Acres DUs Allowed at GMCP
Density
DUs Proposed and
Project Density
0.82 0.22 0.70 1 du; 4.54 du/ac
The project has a density of 4.54 dwelling units per acre which is above the GMCP and the range (0 – 4
du/ac) of the RLM General Plan Land Use designation. For further information, refer to the General Plan
Land Use designation discussion in the analysis section “A” below.
III. ANALYSIS
The project is subject to the following regulations and requirements:
A. General Plan Residential Low Medium Density (RLM designation);
B. One-Family Residential Zone (R-1-15000, CMC Chapter 21.10);
C. Coastal Development Regulations for the Mello II Segment of the LCP (CMC Chapter 21.201);
and 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 Residential Low Medium Density (RLM) Land Use Designation
The subject property is designated Residential Low-Medium (RLM). The RLM Land Use designation
allows for the development of single family residential units within a density range of 0 – 4 dwelling
units per acre (du/ac) and at a Growth Management Control Point (GMCP) of 3.2 du/ac. The project site
has a net area of 0.22 acres and at the RLM GMCP, 0.70 dwelling units are allowed. The proposed
project (1 dwelling unit on 0.22 acres) has a density of (4.54 du/acre) that is .30 dwelling units above the
RLM GMCP density. However, the General Plan Land Use Element includes a policy that allows a one-
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family dwelling to be permitted on any legal residentially designated lot that existed as of October 28,
2004. The project lot was created December 30, 1998 and complies with the policy.
Because the project density exceeds the GMCP, it is subject to City Council Policy No. 43 regarding the
Excess Dwelling Unit Bank. The project proposes a withdrawal of 0.30 excess dwelling units from the
excess dwelling unit bank. The policy recognizes bank allocations are necessary for projects that must
meet minimum densities used to determine compliance with housing element law. Nevertheless, a
request for an allocation requires findings to be made.
In approving a request for an allocation of excess dwelling units, the following three findings must be
made:
1) That the project location and density are compatible with existing adjacent residential
neighborhoods and/or nearby existing or planned uses;
2) That the project location and density are in accordance with the applicable provisions of the General
Plan and any other applicable planning document; and
3) That the project complies with the findings stated in the General Plan Land Use Element for projects
that exceed the GMCP for the applicable density range.
The proposed project is consistent with the above required findings for the allocation of excess dwelling
units in that: 1) the project is located within a one-family residential neighborhood which has a
Residential Low Medium (RLM) General Plan Land Use designation and R-1-15000 zone that consists
predominantly of detached single family dwellings that are approved at a similar density (0 – 5 du/ac) as
the density of the proposed project (4.54 du/ac), and therefore the project is compatible with existing
adjacent residential properties in the neighborhood, 2) that the project’s location and density described
above are in accordance with the applicable provisions of the General Plan for the RLM Land Use
designation, and 3) that the project complies with the findings stated in the General Plan Land Use
Element for projects that exceed the growth management control point (3.2 du/ac) for the RLM Land
Use designation as discussed above.
B. One-Family Residential Zone (R-1, CMC Chapter 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 C below).
TABLE C – R-1 ZONE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
STANDARD REQUIRED PROPOSED COMPLY
Front Yard Setback 20’ 20’ Yes
Side Yard Setback 8’ minimum 10’/23’ Yes
Rear Yard Setback 16’ minimum >16’ Yes
Lot Coverage 40% maximum 9% Yes
Max Building Height 30’ maximum with a minimum 3:12
roof pitch or 24’ maximum with < 3:12
roof pitch
26.4’ with a 3:12 roof
pitch
Yes
Parking Two-car garage (20’x20’ minimum
interior dimension)
Three-car garage
(20’x20’ minimum)
Yes
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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 in the
appeal jurisdiction. The site is also located within and subject to the Coastal Resource Protection
Overlay Zone (Chapter 21.203) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. The project’s compliance with each of
these programs and ordinances is discussed below:
1. Mello II Segment of the LCP
The subject site has an LCP Land Use Plan designation of RLM (Residential Low Medium Density), which
allows for a density of 0 - 4 DUs/acre and 3.2 dwelling units per acre at the Growth Management Control
Point (GMCP). The project density of 4.54 du/ac is consistent with the RLM General Plan Land Use
designation as discussed in Section A above. Therefore the project is consistent with the Mello II
Segment of the LCP.
The project consists of the construction of a new 3,780 square foot single family residence with an
attached three car garage in an area designated for residential development. The proposed two-story,
single-family residence is compatible with the surrounding development of one and two-story single-
family structures. The two-story residence will not obstruct views of the coastline as seen from public
lands or the public right-of-way, nor otherwise damage the visual beauty of the coastal zone. No
agricultural uses currently exist on the previously graded site, nor are there any sensitive resources
located on the developable portion of the site. The proposed single-family residence is not located in an
area of known geologic instability or flood hazard. Since the site is not located in close proximity to 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, Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan
(SUSMP) and Jurisdictional Urban Runoff Management Program (JURMP) to avoid increased urban run-
off, pollutants and soil erosion. No development is proposed in areas of steep slopes (> 25% gradient)
and none of the native vegetation located on the subject property will be disturbed. In addition, the site
is not located in an area prone to landslides, or susceptible to accelerated erosion, floods or
liquefaction.
D. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (CMC Chapter 21.85)
With this residential development of less than seven (7) units, the inclusionary housing requirement
may be satisfied through the payment of an inclusionary housing impact fee. The project has been
conditioned to pay this fee prior to the issuance of a building permit.
E. Growth Management
The proposed project is located within Local Facilities Management Zone 1 in the northwest quadrant of
the City and is subject to the provisions of the Growth Management Ordinance, as contained in Chapter
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21.90 of the Zoning Ordinance. There are no special conditions or requirements within the Zone 1 Local
Facilities Management Plan that apply to this single-family residential project. However, the project is
conditioned to pay the appropriate public facility fees, water, and sewer connection fees, traffic impact
fees, and school fees. All facility improvements necessary to accommodate the development will be in
place prior to, or concurrent with development. Therefore, the project is consistent with the Zone 1
Local Facilities Management Plan. The construction of a new single-family residence will not have any
adverse impacts on public facilities. The project’s conformance with the requirements of the Growth
Management regulations is detailed in Table D below.
TABLE D – GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE
STANDARD IMPACTS/STANDARDS COMPLY
City Administration 3.4767 sq. ft. Yes
Library 1.854 sq. ft. Yes
Waste Water Treatment 1 EDU Yes
Park .006953 acre Yes
Drainage 1 CFS/Drainage Basin “B” Yes
Circulation 10 ADT Yes
Open Space N/A Yes
Fire Station No. 1 & 3 Yes
School Districts (Carlsbad Unified) Elementary = 0.3400
Middle School = 0.1184
High School = 0.1032
Yes
Sewer (Carlsbad) 1 EDU Yes
Water (Carlsbad) 550 GPD Yes
The proposed project is .30 units above the Growth Management unit yield for this RLM designated
property. Consistent with the General Plan and Policy No. 43, .30 units will be withdrawn from the City’s
excess dwelling unit bank.
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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. Therefore, the project is
categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of an environmental document pursuant
to the following Section of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines:
Section 15303 of CEQA exemptions (Class 3) exempts the construction of single family residences in
urbanized areas from environmental review.
A Notice of Exemption will be filed by the City Planner upon project approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 7027
2. Location Map
3. Disclosure Form
4. Reduced Exhibits
5. Full Size Exhibits “A” – “F” dated December 4, 2013
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4419 PARK DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA
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