Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutV 2022-0006; LOSEYS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE; Admin Decision LetterFebruary 13, 2023 Richard Losey 4095 Harbor Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 ('Cityof Carlsbad BFILE COPY SUBJECT: V 2022-0006 (DEV2022-0118) -LOSEYS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE -4095 HARBOR DRIVE The City Planner has completed a review of your application for Loseys Recreational Vehicle, V 2022-0006, a Minor Variance locateq at 4095 Harbor 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 recreational vehicle (RV) in the front yard of private property 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 RV to be parked in the side or rear yard pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) Section 21.44.060, Table E, is not possible as it would require significant structural alterations to the residence. The RV is 26 feet long by approximately 8 feet wide. The existing side yard setbacks are approximately 5 feet in width with 2-foot eave overhangs which further reduce this dimension. 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 8-foot-wide RV 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. Therefore, it is not feasible to locate the RV 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 Harbor 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 perpendicular to the street can adequately accommodate the 8-foot-wide by 26-foot- long RV 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 perpendicular to the street is of adequat~ depth and length to park the RV. Therefore, the RV 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 V2022-0006 (DEV2022-0118) -LOSEYS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE -4095 HARBOR DRIVE February 13, 2023 Pa e 2 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 doc.uments 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 RV shall be parked in the front yard and completely within the private property at all times. 2. The RV 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," "pop-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 RV when parked on the property. 4. Approval is granted for V 2022-0006 as shown on Exhibit "A", dated February 13, 2023, 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 $847.00. 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 me at cliff.jones@carlsbadca.gov or (442) 339-2613. Sincerely, CLIFF JONES Principal Planner CJ:JC c: Eric Lardy, City Planner Shannon Harker, Senior Planner File Laserfiche/Data Entry