HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDP 2023-0014; BAUSCH ROOM ADDITION; Admin Decision LetterOctober 4, 2023
Cynthia Bausch
1598 Maritime Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92011
MINOR COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
NOTICE OF DECISION
SUBJECT: CDP 2023-0014 (DEV2023-0055} -BAUSCH ROOM ADDITION
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The City has completed a review of the application for a Minor Coastal Development Permit for the
construction of a 730-square-foot first floor addition to an existing 2,182-square-foot single-family
residence located at 7259 Mimosa Drive (APN 215-550-39-00) within the Appeals Jurisdiction of the
California Coastal Commission.
It is the City Planner's determination that the project CDP 2023-0014 (DEV2023-0055}-BAUSCH ROOM
ADDITION, is consistent with the City's applicable Coastal Development Regulations (Chapters 21.201 -
21.205) and with all other applicable City ordinances and policies. The City Planner, therefore, APPROVES
this request based upon the following:
1. That the proposed development requires no discretionary approvals other than a Minor Coastal
Development Permit.
2. That the development is in conformity with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter
3 of the Coastal Act, in that the addition is not located on property adjacent to a body of water.
Therefore, no opportunities for coastal access are available from the subject site, nor are public
recreation areas required of the project.
3. The proposed development will have no adverse effect on coastal resources, in that the addition is
not located on property adjacent to a body of water, and the lot is already disturbed and developed
with a single-family home, attached two-car garage, and pool that will remain.
4. That the proposed development is in conformance with the Mello II Segment of the Certified Local
Coastal Program and all applicable policies in that the project site is designated for residential use
and the project proposes the construction of a 730-square-foot addition to an existing 2,182-square-
foot single-family residence, the development of which is consistent with the Mello II Land Use
designation of R-4. As the project is not adjacent to a beach or lagoon, it will not obstruct views of
the coastline as seen from public lands or the public rights-of-way, or otherwise damage the visual
beauty of the Coastal Zone. Also, given that the site does not have any frontage along the coastline,
no public opportunities for coastal shoreline access or water-oriented recreational activities are
available. Furthermore, no agricultural uses exist on the site, nor are there any known sensitive
resources also located on the site. Lastly, the proposed addition is not located in an area of known
geologic instability or flood hazard.
Community Development Department
Planning Division j 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 j 442-339-2600 www.carlsbadca.gov
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5. 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 Or,dinance, Storm Water Ordinance, BMP Design Manual and Jurisdictional Runoff
1 Management Program (JRMP} to avoid increased urban runoff, pollutants, and soil erosion. Limited
development is proposed on an existing developed lot with a single-family residence and attached
two-car garage located in an established neighborhood. No undevelopable steep slopes or native
vegetation exist on the subject property and the developed site is not located in an area prone to
landslides, or susceptible to accelerated erosion, floods, or liquefaction. No geologic stability
setbacks are required of the property.
6. That the request for a minor coastal development permit was adequately noticed at least ten (10)
working days before the date of this decision pursuant to Section 21.201.080(8) and (C) of the
Carlsbad Coastal Development Regulations.
7. That the City Planner has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 1530l(e) -Existing Facilities -of the State
CEQA Gui~elines and will not have any adverse significant impact on the environment. More
specifically, CEQA Section 1530l(e) -Existing Facilities, is a Class 1 exemption that includes
additions to existing structures provided that the addition will not result in an increase of more than
50 percent of the floor area of the structure before the addition. Consistent with the section, the
project is proposing to construct a 730-square-foot addition to an existing 2,182-square-foot single-
family residence on a residentially zoned property. 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 City Planner does hereby APPROVE the Minor Coastal Development Permit, CDP 2023-0014, for
the project entitled BAUSCH ROOM ADDITION (Exhibits "A" -"E"), dated October 3, 2023, on file in
the Planning Division and incorporated by this reference, subject to the conditions herein set forth.
Development shall occur substantially as shown unless otherwise noted in these conditions.
2. 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 Minor Coastal Development Permit.
3. Staff is authorized and directed to make, or require the Developer to make, all corrections and
modifications to the Minor 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.
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4. The Developer shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local laws and
regulations in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
5. 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.
6. 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 Minor 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.
7. 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.
8. Developer shall pay the citywide Public Facilities Fee imposed by City Council Policy #17 and the
License Tax on new construction imposed by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 5.09.030 subject to any
credits authorized by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 5.09.040. Developer shall also pay any
applicable Local Facilities Management Plan fee for Zone 6, pursuant to Chapter 21.90. All such
taxes/fees shall be paid at issuance of building permit. If the taxes/fees are not paid, this approval
will not be consistent with the General Plan and shall become void.
9. Prior to the issuance of the building permit, Developer shall submit to the city a Notice of Restriction
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 Minor Coastal
Development Permit 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.
10. Approval of this request shall not excuse compliance with all applicable sections of the Zoning
Ordinance and all other applicable city ordinances in effect at time of building permit issuance, except
as otherwise specifically provided herein.
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Engineering:
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NOTE: Unless specifically stated in the condition, all of the following conditions, upon the approval of this
proposed development, must be met prior to approval of a building permit.
General
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Developer shall include rain gutters on the building plans subject to the city engineer's review and
approval. Developer shall install rain gutters in accordance with said plans.
Storm Water Quality
14. 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.
15. 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
16. 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.
17. Developer shall design all proposed public improvements including but not limited to (curb outlet,
sidewalk repair/replacement, curb and gutter repair/replacement, etc.) as shown on the site plan.
These improvements shall be shown on one of the following, subject to city engineer approval:
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a. Improvement plans processed in conjunction with this project; or
b. Improvement Plan Amendment to an existing record public improvement drawing.
Additional public improvements required in other conditions of this resolution are hereby included in
the above list by reference. Developer shall pay plan check and inspection fees using improvement
valuations in accordance with the city's current fee schedule. Developer shall apply for and obtain a
right-of-way permit prior to performing work in the city right-of-way.
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NOTICE
This decision may be appealed by you or any member of the public to the Planning Commission within ten
(10) calendar 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 $900. 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.
The project site is within the appealable area of the California Coastal Commission. This Minor Coastal
Development Permit (CDP) shall not become effective until ten (10) working days have elapsed, without
a valid appeal being filed with the Coastal Commission, following the Coastal Commission's receipt of the
city's notice of the CDP issuance ("Notice of Final Action"). The filing of a valid appeal with the Coastal
Commission within such time limit shall stay the effective date of this CDP until such time as a final decision
on the appeal is reached by the Coastal Commission.
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.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact Edward Valenzuela at (442)
339-2624 or by email at edward.valenzuela@carlsbadca.gov.
Sincerely,
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CLIFF JONES
Principal Planner
CJ:EV:ES
c: Eric Lardy, City Planner
Linda Ontiveros, Project Engineer
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