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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-01; Planning Commission; Resolution 7471 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING OF A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENCE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 6,790-SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH AN ATTACHED 1,000-SQUARE-FOOT THREE-CAR GARAGE AND A DETACHED 793-SQUARE-FOOT ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (UNDER A SEPARATE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT) WITHIN THE MELLO II SEGMENT OF THE CITY’S LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM LOCATED AT 4368 ADAMS STREET WITHIN LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 1. CASE NAME: ADAMS HOUSE CASE NO: CDP 2022-0031 (DEV2022-0107) WHEREAS, Mark Silva, “Developer,” has filed a verified application with the City of Carlsbad regarding property owned by Curtis Ling and Jessica Grieves, “Owners,” described as THAT PORTION OF LOT 8 IN BLOCK “C” OF BELLEVISTA, IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 2152, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, MARCH 7, 1929, LYING NORTHWESTERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8, BEING ON THE ARC OF A 225.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY, DISTANT ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE 4.84 FEET NORTHWESTERLY FROM THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, DISTANT THEREON SOUTH 16°19’00” EAST, 90.56 FEET FROM THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER THEREOF. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE WESTERLY 5 FEET, AS GRANTED TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD BY INDIVIDUAL GRANT DEED RECORDED AUGUST 28, 1978 AS FILE NO. 78-366214 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY. (“the Property”); and WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for a Coastal Development Permit as shown on Exhibit(s) “A” – “R” dated Feb. 1, 2023, attached hereto and on file in the Carlsbad Planning PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 7471 -2- Division, CDP 2022-0031 (DEV2022-0107) – ADAMS HOUSE, as provided in Chapter 21.201.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Division studied the Coastal Development Permit application and performed the necessary investigations to determine if the project qualified for an exemption from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, (CEQA, Public Resources Code section 21000 et. seq.), and its implementing regulations (the State CEQA Guidelines), Article 14 of the California Code of Regulations section 15000 et. seq. After consideration of all evidence presented, and studies and investigations made by the city planner and on its behalf, the city planner determined that the project was exempt from further environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15303(a) (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). This exception is for the construction of a single-family residence with an attached accessory dwelling unit. The project will not have a significant effect on the environment and all of the requirements of CEQA have been met; and WHEREAS, on Dec. 16, 2022, the city distributed a notice of intended decision to adopt the “New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures” exemption. The notice was circulated for a 10-day period, which began on Dec. 16, 2022 and ended on Dec. 26, 2022. The city did not receive any comment letters on the CEQA findings and determination. The effective date and order of the city planner CEQA determination was December 26, 2022; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on Feb. 1, 2023, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors relating to the Coastal Development Permit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, as follows: A) That the above recitations are true and correct. -3- B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commission RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of CDP 2022-0031 (DEV2022-0107) – ADAMS HOUSE, based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions: Findings: 1. That the proposed development is in conformance with the Certified Local Coastal Program and all applicable policies in that the site is designated for residential development, and the project proposes demolition of an existing single-family residence and construction of a new 6,790- square foot two-story-over-basement single-family residence with an attached 1,000-square- foot three-car garage and a 793-square-foot detached accessory dwelling unit (under a separate coastal development permit). The development is consistent with the LCP Mello II R-4 land use designation. No agricultural activities, sensitive resources, geological instability, flood hazard or coastal access opportunities exist onsite. Given that the project is located in a residential neighborhood where the majority of dwellings are one- and two-stories, the construction of a new two-story-over-basement single-family residence will not obstruct views of the coastline as seen from public lands or public right-of-way, nor otherwise damage the visual beauty of the Coastal Zone. 2. The proposal is in conformity with the public access and recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act in that the property is not located adjacent to the coastal shore; therefore, it will not interfere with the public’s right to physical access or water-oriented recreational activities. 3. The project is consistent with the provisions of the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone (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 runoff, pollutants, and soil erosion. The site is not located in an area prone to landslides, or susceptible to accelerated erosion, floods, or liquefaction. 4. The project is consistent with the City-Wide Facilities and Improvements Plan, the Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 1 and all city public 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 project will be installed to serve new development prior to or concurrent with need. Specifically, a. The project has been conditioned to provide proof from the Carlsbad Unified School District that the project has satisfied its obligation for school facilities. b. 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. 5. The Planning Commission finds that the project, as conditioned herein, is in conformance with the Elements of the city’s General Plan, in that the General Plan Land Use designation for the property is R-4 Residential, and under Land Use Element Policy 2-P.7 one single-family dwelling is permitted to be constructed on a legal lot that existed as of Oct. 28, 2004. The subject lot was legally created on March 7, 1929. Therefore, the proposed new single-family residence is consistent with the Elements of the city’s General Plan. -4- 6. 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. 7. The Planning Commission expressly declares that it would not have approved this Coastal Development Permit application to use the Property for completing and implementing the project, except upon and subject to each and all of the conditions hereinafter set, each and all of which shall run with the land and be binding upon the Developer and all persons who use the Property for the use permitted hereby. For the purposes of the conditions, the term “Developer” shall also include the project proponent, owner, permittee, applicant, and any successor thereof in interest, as may be applicable. If the Developer fails to file a timely and valid appeal of this Coastal Development Permit within the applicable appeal period, such inaction by the Developer shall be deemed to constitute all of the following on behalf of the Developer: a. Acceptance of the Coastal Development Permit by the Developer; and b. Agreement by the Developer to be bound by, to comply with, and to do all things required of or by the Developer pursuant to all of the terms, provisions, and conditions of this Coastal Development Permit or other approval and the provisions of the Carlsbad Municipal Code applicable to such permit. Conditions: General NOTE: Unless otherwise specified herein, all conditions shall be satisfied prior to the issuance of grading or building permits, whichever occurs first. 1. Approval is granted for CDP 2021-0024 as shown on Exhibits “A” – “R”, dated Feb. 1, 2023, on file in the Planning Division and incorporated herein by reference. Development shall occur substantially as shown unless otherwise noted in these conditions. 2. The information contained in the application and all attached materials are assumed to be correct, true, and complete. The Planning Commission is relying on the accuracy of this information and project-related representations in order to process and approve this Coastal Development Permit application. This permit may be rescinded if it is determined that the information and materials submitted are not true and correct. The Developer may be liable for any costs associated with rescission of such permits. 3. 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; record a notice of violation on the property title; 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 Coastal Development Permit. -5- 4. Staff is authorized and directed to make, or require the Developer to make, all corrections and modifications to the Coastal Development 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. 5. Developer shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local laws and regulations in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 6. 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. 7. 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 or indirectly, from (a) city’s approval and issuance of this Coastal Development Permit, (b) city’s approval or issuance of any permit or action, whether discretionary or nondiscretionary, in connection with the use contemplated herein, and (c) Developer/Operator’s installation and operation of the facility permitted hereby, including without limitation, any and all liabilities arising from the emission by the facility of electromagnetic fields or other energy waves or emissions. This obligation survives until all legal proceedings have been concluded and continues even if the city’s approval is not validated. 8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Developer shall provide proof to the Building Division from the Carlsbad Unified School District that this project has satisfied its obligation to provide school facilities. 9. This project shall comply with all conditions and mitigation measures which are required as part of the Zone 1 Local Facilities Management Plan and any amendments made to that Plan prior to the issuance of building permits. 10. This approval shall become null and void if building permits are not issued for this project within 24 months from the date of project approval. 11. Prior to the issuance of the grading or building permit, whichever occurs first, Developer shall submit to the city a Notice of Restriction executed by the owner of the real property to be developed. Said notice is to be filed in the office of the County Recorder, subject to the satisfaction of the City Planner, notifying all interested parties and successors in interest that the City of Carlsbad has issued a(n) Coastal Development Permit by the subject Resolution 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 City Planner 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. -6- 12. The appropriate user development fees and Citywide Facility fees shall be paid in accordance with the prevailing fee schedule in effect at the time of building permit issuance, to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development. Through plan check processing, the Developer shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but not be limited to: Permit and Plan Checking Fees, Water and Sewer Service Fees, School Fees, Traffic Mitigation Fees, Flood Control Mitigation Fees, Park Mitigation Fees, Fire Mitigation/Cost Recovery Fees, and other fees listed in the Fee Schedule, which may be amended after the date of this permit’s approval. Arrangements to pay these fees shall be made prior to building permit issuance to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department. 13. 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. 14. Developer shall make a separate formal landscape construction drawing plan check submittal to the Planning Division and obtain City Planner 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 and irrigation as shown on the approved Final Plans. All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy and thriving condition, free from weeds, trash, and debris. All irrigation systems shall be maintained to provide the optimum amount of water to the landscape for plant growth without causing soil erosion and runoff. 15. The first submittal of Final Landscape and Irrigation Plans shall be pursuant to the landscape plan check process on file in the Planning Division and accompanied by the project’s building, improvement, and grading plans. Engineering Conditions General 16. 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. 17. 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 permit issuance and will continue to be available until time of occupancy. Fees/Agreements 18. Developer shall cause property owner to execute and submit to the city engineer for recordation, the city’s standard form Geologic Failure Hold Harmless Agreement. 19. Developer shall cause property owner to execute and submit to the city engineer for recordation the city’s standard form Drainage Hold Harmless Agreement. -7- Grading 20. Based upon a review of the proposed grading and the grading quantities shown on the site plan, a grading permit for this project is required. Developer shall prepare and submit plans and technical studies/reports as required by city engineer, post security and pay all applicable grading plan review and permit fees per the city’s latest fee schedule. Storm Water Quality 21. Developer shall comply with the city's Stormwater Regulations, latest version, and shall implement best management practices at all times. Best management practices include but are not limited to pollution control practices or devices, erosion control to prevent silt runoff during construction, general housekeeping practices, pollution prevention and educational practices, maintenance procedures, and other management practices or devices to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants to stormwater, receiving water or stormwater conveyance system to the maximum extent practicable. Developer shall notify prospective owners and tenants of the above requirements. 22. Developer shall complete and submit to the city engineer a Determination of Project’s SWPPP Tier Level and Construction Threat Level Form pursuant to City Engineering Standards. Developer shall also submit the appropriate Tier level Storm Water Compliance form and appropriate Tier level Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to the satisfaction of the city engineer. Developer shall pay all applicable SWPPP plan review and inspection fees per the city’s latest fee schedule. 23. Developer shall complete the City of Carlsbad Standard Stormwater Requirement Checklist Form. Developer is responsible to ensure that all final design plans, grading plans, and building plans incorporate applicable best management practices (BMPs). These BMPs include site design, source control and Low Impact Design (LID) measures including, but not limited to, minimizing the use of impervious area (paving), routing run-off from impervious area to pervious/landscape areas, preventing illicit discharges into the storm drain and adding storm drain stenciling or signage all to the satisfaction of the city engineer. Dedications/Improvements 24. Prior to any work in city right-of-way or public easements, Developer shall apply for and obtain a right-of-way permit to the satisfaction of the city engineer. 25. Developer shall prepare and process public improvement plans and, prior to city engineer approval of said plans, shall execute a city standard development Improvement Agreement to install and shall post security in accordance with C.M.C. Section 20.16.070 for public improvements shown on the site plan. Said improvements shall be installed to city standards to the satisfaction of the city engineer. These improvements include, but are not limited to: A. Curb and gutter B. 6-foot Sidewalk C. Sidewalk drains D. Driveway Additional public improvements required in other conditions of this resolution are hereby included in the above list by reference. Developer shall pay the standard improvement plan check -8- and inspection fees in accordance with the fee schedule. Improvements listed above shall be constructed within 36 months of approval of the subdivision or development improvement agreement or such other time as provided in said agreement. 26. Adams Street shall be dedicated by owner along the project frontage based on a street center line to right-of-way width of 30-feet and in conformance with City of Carlsbad Standards. Code Reminders The project is subject to all applicable provisions of local ordinances, including but not limited to the following: 27. Developer shall pay planned local area drainage fees in accordance with Section 15.08.020 of the City of Carlsbad Municipal Code to the satisfaction of the city engineer. 28. Developer shall pay traffic impact and sewer impact fees based on Section 18.42 and Section 13.10 of the City of Carlsbad Municipal Code, respectively. The Average Daily Trips (ADT) and floor area contained in the staff report and shown on the site plan are for planning purposes only. NOTICE TO APPLICANT An appeal of this decision to the City Council must be filed with the City Clerk at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, 92008, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the Planning Commission’s decision. Pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.54, section 21.54.150, the appeal must be in writing and state the reason(s) for the appeal. The City Council must make a determination on the appeal prior to any judicial review. 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 final approval to protest imposition of these fees/exactions. 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 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 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 Feb. 1, 2023, by the following vote, to wit: AVES: Commissioners Kamenjarin, Lafferty, Meenes, Merz, Sabellico, and Stine NAVES: ABSENT: Commissioner Luna ABSTAIN: PETER MERZ, Chair CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: ERIC LARDY City Planner -9-