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April 15, 2024
RANDOLF CHEREWICK
2033 SAN ELIJO AVENUE #423
CARDIFF, CA 92007
SUBJECT: PRE 2024-0016 (DEV2024-0033) -ROOSEVELT CONDOS
APN 203-102-37-00
Dear Mr. Cherewick,
(city of
Carlsbad
Thank you for submitting a preliminary review application for a proposed three-story mixed-use, airspace
condominium project. The proposed development consists of the following:
• Two (2) three-story buildings with two (2) roof decks separated by a 24-foot-wide private drive-
aisle.
• Ground-floor commercial retail/office space divided into two (2) for-sale units fronting Roosevelt
Street. Commercial unit sizes are described as follows:
► Unit 1A = 499 sq. ft.
► Unit 1B = 608 sq. ft.
• Six (6) for-sale residential condominium units at 30 dwelling units per acre (6 units+ 0.2 acres=
30 du/ac). Residential unit sizes are described as follows:
► Unit 2A: 2 bed/2 bath, 1175 sq. ft.
► Unit 2B: 2 bed/2 bath, 1175 sq. ft.
► Unit 3A: 2 bed/2 bath, 1250 sq. ft.
► Unit 3B: 2 bed/2 bath, 1250 sq. ft.
► Unit 4A: 4 bed/3 bath, 2862 sq. ft.
► Unit 4B: 4 bed/3 bath, 2862 sq. ft.
• Eight (8) garage parking spaces consisting of two (2) 2-car garages and four (4) one-car garages.
• Two (2) open/surface parking spaces.
The project site, an approximately 8,712 sq. ft. (0.2-acres) lot, is located at 2650 Roosevelt Street and
currently is developed with a one-story single-family residence that is proposed to be demolished as part
of the development project. The project is proposing to implement State Density Bonus Law and is
requesting parking reductions pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 2097.
In response to your application, the Planning Division has prepared this comment letter. Please note that
the purpose of a preliminary review is to provide you with direction and comments on the overall concept
of your project. This preliminary review does not represent an in-depth analysis of your project. It is
intended to give you feedback on critical issues based upon the information provided in your submittal.
This review is based upon the plans, policies. and standards in effect as of the date of this review. Please
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be aware that at the time of a formal application submittal, new plans, policies. and standards may be
in effect and additional issues of concern may be raised through a more specific and detailed review.
Planning:
General
1. General Plan and zoning designations for the property are as follows:
a. General Plan: V-8, Village-Barrio
b. Zoning: Village-Barrio (V-8) Zone
c. Master Plan: The project site is located within the Village General {VG) District of the Carlsbad
Village & Barrio Master Plan (VBMP). Mixed-use residential with ground floor retail or office is
permitted in the VG District.
2. The project requires the following permits:
a. Tentative Tract Map (CT). A CT is required for an eight {8) unit air-space condominium map
consisting of six (6) residential units and two (2) retail/office units.
b. Site Development Plan (SDP). An SDP is required pursuant to the provisions outlined within
Section 6.3.3{8) of the VBMP (p. 6-4). Per the VBMP the City Council is the decision maker for the
SDP.
Together, the CT and SDP will require a recommendation from the Planning Commission and approval
by the City Council at separate public hearings.
3. The following technical studies/reports, beyond those listed as required in Development Permit
Application Form P-2, shall be required with a formal submittal. Each of the studies/reports shall be
provided in hardcopy (2 copies each) and digital (.pdf) formats:
a. Biological Resources Survey/Site Report. The biological resources survey/site report shall be
prepared by a certified biologist, indicating location and quantities of all habitat and vegetation
on the property consistent with the city's Habitat Management Plan (HMP).
b. Historical, Cultural and Paleontological (three {31 separate reports\. The development of the
proposed project will require demolition and excavation in an area of the city known to have a
high sensitivity as it relates to (1) architectural history, (2) archeological resources, and {3)
paleontological resources. Please direct your consultant to the city's Tribal, Cultural and
Paleontologicol Resources Guidelines. Please note that any archeological pedestrian survey of the
site for the cultural resources study shall also include a Native American monitor during the
survey. The city's Tribal, Cultural and Poleontological Resources Guidelines may be found on the
city's website at:
https:ljwww.carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/254/637425976516870000
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This does not represent an exhaustive list. Additional studies may be required based on results of the
above studies and also other studies being requested by the reviewing City Departments and Divisions
listed below.
4. The Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (SB 330) established a preliminary streamline application process for
housing projects. It is not mandatory unless applicants seek the vesting and processing benefits
offered under SB 330. Participation in the SB 330 streamline process would occur first, followed by
the formal development application process required under Government Code (Gov. Code)§§ 65940,
65941, 65941.5, and Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) § 21.42.050. Acceptance by the city of a
complete SB 330 Streamline Application (Form P-32) and fee will vest the project for 180 days in
accordance with the ordinances, policies, and standards in effect at the time the SB 330 Application
is accepted.
5. Per the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (SB 330), any project that includes the removal or demolition of a
"protected unit" is required to provide the occupants with 1) relocation benefits (Gov. Code§ 7260
et seq.), and 2) right of first refusal for a comparable unit available in the new housing development.
(Gov. Code § 66300 (d)(2)(D).) "Protected units" are generally defined by Gov. Code §
66300(d)(2)(E)(ii) as including residential units subject to affordability restrictions, price controls, or
occupied by low income households. The formal submittal of the project will need to include
documentation regarding any existing "protected units."
6. New requirements related to the city's goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will likely
impact development requirements of this project. A formal application submittal will need to include
a completed Climate Action Plan Checklist (Form P-30) to determine what requirements will apply to
the project. New GHG reduction requirements are related to energy efficiency, photovoltaic, electric
vehicle charging, water heating and traffic demand management requirements, as set forth in the
California Green Building Standards Code and in Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapters 18.21, 18.30 and
18.51 which is available on the city's website at the following address:
http://www.qcode.us/codes/car1sbad/view.php?topic=18&frames=on
To the extent that new GHG reduction requirements are in effect at the time of application for grading
or building permits, the project will be required to comply with the effective requirements even if
different than what is proposed in the project's planning approvals. GHG reduction requirements may
impact, but are not limited to, site design and local building code requirements. If incorporating new
GHG reduction requirements results in substantial modifications to the project after planning
approvals are obtained, then prior to issuance of grading or building permits, the applicant may be
required to submit and receive approval of a Consistency Determination or an Amendment
application for the project through the Planning Division.
7. The preliminary review exhibits, specifically Sheet T.1, refers to accessory dwelling units (AD Us) within
the density calculation; however, no ADUs are proposed within the floor plan exhibits and therefore
should not be included in any part of the application or density discussions. (See Housing & Homeless
Services comments below for additional details regarding density, density bonus and affordable
housing requirements.)
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8. The project is requesting parking reductions pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 2097. Please be aware,
irrespective of proximity to public transit, state law allows the city to continue to apply minimum
parking standards for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as well as required parking spaces
accessible to persons with disabilities (ADA). The proposed project site plan does not provide either
and will need to be revised to accommodate requirements. (See Building Division comments below
for additional details and requirements.)
9. Pursuant to AB2097, the city may require that the voluntary parking spaces meet established
minimum location and design standards. As such, staff is providing the following comments:
a. The minimum width of aisles that provide access to parking spaces with 90 degree parking is 24
feet wide. Additional width may be required for vehicle/emergency vehicle maneuvering. (CMC
Section 21.44.050, Table B). With a formal submittal, please be sure to dimension the width of
the proposed drive-aisles leading to each garage and open parking space.
b. The two open parking spaces located towards the rear of the property are required to provide a
minimum area of 170 square feet and a minimum width of 8.5 feet. (CMC Section 21.44.050, Table
B). With a formal submittal, please dimension all proposed parking stalls to comply.
c. Required uncovered parking spaces may be located within the side and/or rear yard setback,
provided that a six-foot-high masonry wall (or some other solid material approved by the decision-
making authority) is built along the property line adjacent to the setback area. (CMC Section
21.44.060, Table C). With a formal submittal, please plot and identify said screening, height, and
materials.
d. For two-car garages, the minimum interior dimensions are required to be 20 feet by 20 feet. (CMC
Section 21.44.060, Table D). Please revise the proposed site plan to accommodate said minimum
requirements, where applicable please dimension each garage space as it relates to the interior
dimension. Please note that any proposed storage cabinets, trash can alcoves, hot water heaters,
HVAC, laundry, etc. shall be located outside of this minimum interior dimensional space.
Overhead, ceiling mounted, garage storage is permissible.
e. For one-car garages, the minimum interior dimensions are required to be 12 feet by 20 feet. (CMC
Section 21.44.060, Table D). Please revise the proposed site plan to accommodate said minimum
requirements, where applicable please dimension each garage space as it relates to the interior
dimension. Please note that any proposed storage cabinets, trash can alcoves, hot water heaters,
HVAC, laundry, etc. shall be located outside of this minimum interior dimensional space.
Overhead, ceiling mounted, garage storage is permissible.
10. The project frontage along Jefferson Street currently includes two curb cuts into the site and may
have adequate space for one parallel parking space between. With the proposed development,
namely the addition of a central drive aisle, it may be possible that two parallel parking spaces may
be accommodated on each side of the drive aisle. With a formal submittal, please update the site plan
to identify all parallel parking spaces that can be accommodated across the project frontage. Parallel
parking space dimensional requirements are as follows (CMC Section 21.44.050, Table B):
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• Minimum length of 24 feet, exclusive of driveway/drive-aisle entrances and aprons.
• Minimum length of 20feet if located immediately adjacent to a driveway/drive-aisle apron.
• Minimum width of 7 feet.
11. No architecture was included with this preliminary review submittal; therefore, no comments
regarding architectural design and zoning conformance is being provided. Please be aware this project
is subject to the City's recently adopted Village & Barrio Objective Design Standards (ODS). Please find
additional information about the Village & Barrio Objective Design Standards below.
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/community-development/planning/village-barrio-
objective-design-standards
12. Conceptual landscape exhibits are required and shall be prepared in accordance with the General
Requirements listed in Section 3 of the City of Carlsbad Landscape Manual (February 2016). The
Landscape Manual may be found on the city's website at:
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/234/637425974086270000
13. Mixed-use is permitted within the VG District per the VBMP, Table 2-1. For an exhaustive list of uses
permitted, conditionally permitted, and/or prohibited in the VG District, please consult Table 2-1
beginning on page 2-6 of the VBMP. For an exhaustive list of expressly prohibited uses, please see
Table 2-1 on page 2-8.
14. This project is subject to the Chapter 2.6 Area-Wide Standards of the VBMP beginning on page 2-12.
Based on the proposed floor plan exhibits, the project appears to be deficient in the following areas:
a. §2.6.1-A. INGRESS AND EGRESS:
Where alley access is not available, development sites shall be permitted a maximum of one access
point from public street. Driveway apron shall not exceed 20 feet in width. A clear zone shall be
provided at the intersection of a street or driveway to maintain a free line of sight. The clear zone
shall consist of an isosceles right triangle measured 7.5 feet in both directions from the intersection
of the two property lines. The clear zone shall not be occupied by a ground floor building footprint,
or site features taller than 36 inches, or landscaping that is taller than 30 inches.
Please update plans to address the above requirements.
b. §2.6.4-A. GOOD NEIGHBOR:
Loading and service areas for commercial uses shall be screened from residential uses and shall
not be located within residential parking areas or block access ways to residential areas
(§.2.6.4.A4}. Commercial uses with residential units attached shall provide ventilation systems to
prevent odors from adversely affecting residential units (§.2.6.4.A6}. Commercial uses with
residential units attached or on the same floor as the commercial uses shall feature a site and
building design that ensures adequate separation between residential and nonresidential areas
and the protection of resident privacy and quiet. This requirement extends to all elements of a
project, including but not limited to parking, external and internal building access, floor plan
design, and common areas and amenities (§.2.6.4.Al).
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Please update plans to address the above. Please note that proposed floor plan exhibits currently
do not show where or how the commercial tenant spaces will vent through the upper floors, or
how the proposed mixed use development intends to address site generated refuse from both
the commercial and residential tenants. For the residential uses, if trash can storage is intended
to be provided within the garages, then this area needs to be located outside of the minimum
interior dimensional requirements. For the two commercial tenant, where will the project's trash
enclosure be located.
c. §2.6.6-A. PARKING (Table 2-3):
For multiple-fomily residential units with two or more bedrooms, 1.5 spaces per unit is required to
be provided. For condominiums, one space must be covered. For visitor parking, projects with 10
or fewer units are required to provide 0.30 spaces per residential unit. For retail or
business/professional office uses, one space per 415 square feet is required to be provided. Parking
requirement calculations resulting in a fraction shall be rounded up to the next whole number if
the fraction is 0.5 or higher or rounded down if the fraction is below 0.5.
Regardless of the project's intent to utilize AB2097, the required amount of parking per the above
city requirements will need to be analyzed and included as part of the proposed project
information summary. Please include with your formal submittal a parking summary table that
includes all of the proposed uses and required number of parking spaces associated with each
proposed use. Please include the total number of parking spaces being proposed, and the total
number of parking spaces being waived pursuant to AB2097. (See also Building Division comments
below for discussion regarding ADA and EV parking requirements.)
15. This project is subject to the Chapter 2.7.2 -Village General (VG) Supplemental District Standards of
the VBMP beginning on page 2-45. The project appears to be deficient in the following areas:
a. §2.7.2-A.SETBACKS:
Front: Minimum of 5 feet; maximum of 10 feet to building. Additional depth permitted where area
includes a plaza, courtyard, or outdoor dining. Additional depth is also permitted to accommodate
electrical transformers, utility connections, meter pedestals, and similar equipment only if other
locations are infeasible as determined by the decision-maker. Awnings, canopies, upper floor
balconies, plazas, courtyards, and outdoor dining are permitted to encroach within the setback up
to the property line. Minimum 10 foot landscape setback where surface parking areas are located
adjacent to a public street.
Side: Minimum of 5 feet
Rear: Minimum of 10 feet
Please note the above front setback requirements for the VG District, as the proposed preliminary
review exhibits differ as listed on the sheet Tl.O. Presently, the exhibits do not to appear to
accommodate electrical transformers, utility connections, meter pedestals, and/or other similar
equipment. With a formal submittal please address how the project is addressing the location and
screening of this critical infrastructure.
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b. §2.7.2 -E. OPEN SPACE:
A minimum of 20 percent of property must be mointoined os open spoce. Residential private and
common open space may be counted toward achieving the property open space minimum
requirement. Open space may be dedicated to landscape planters, open space pockets and/or
connections, roof gardens/patios, balconies, other patios, and/or outdoor eating areas. No
parking spaces or aisles ore permitted in the open space. (§2.7.2. El.a-d}
The preliminary review exhibits note that the lot coverage is 80% for the proposed project, which
leaves 20% dedicated to open space. However, the above requirements notes that parking spaces
or aisles are not permitted in open space. A formal submittal will need to identify all applicable
open space areas in accordance with this requirement. This is generally included as part of the
conceptual landscape exhibits and totals are generally noted within the proposed project
information summary.
c. Residential private open space shall be provided at a minimum of 80 square feet per unit with a
minimum dimension of 6 feet in any direction. This requirement may be satisfied by more than one
private open space area. (§2. 7.2. E2.a).
Proposed Units 3A and 3B appear to be deficient in regard to this private open space requirement.
Please update the design to comply.
16. Please be advised that a more in-depth review of the proposed development will occur with the
discretionary permit application when a more complete design of the project is provided.
All necessary application forms, submittal requirements, and fee information are available at the Planning
counter located in the Faraday Building at 1635 Faraday Avenue or online at
https:ljwww.carlsbadca.gov/departments/community-development/planning. You may also access the
General Plan Land Use Element and the Zoning Ordinance online at the website address shown. Please
review all information carefully before submitting.
Land Development Engineering Division (Nichole Fine):
1. Please contact Nick Gorman in the Traffic Division at Nick.Gorman@carlsbadca.gov, a division of the
Public Works Department, to determine if a Scoping Agreement is required. Scoping Agreements are
used to determine if a Local Mobility Analysis (LMA) is required and the scope of analysis. Submit
either an approved Scoping Agreement or correspondence from the Traffic Division indicating one is
not required. Provide average daily trips (ADT) and peak hour trips per generation rates from SAN DAG
Brief Guide of Vehicular Traffic Generation Rates for the San Diego Region on the site plan/tentative
map.
2. If a Local Mobility Analysis {LMA) is required, please refer to the Transportation Impact Analysis
Guidelines available on the city's website at:
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/328/637425982502330000.
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3. Depending on the CEQA determination, which is determined after the application for discretionary
permits is submitted, a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) analysis may be required per the Vehicles Miles
Traveled Analysis Guidelines available on the city's website at:
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/home/showdocument?id-312.
4. Please complete a Stormwater Standards Questionnaire, Form E-34. This questionnaire will guide you
and the city in determining what type of reports and storm water mitigation must be completed to
satisfy state and City storm water quality requirements. The questionnaire is located on the City of
Carlsbad website.
5. Based on a preliminary analysis it appears that this project may be a Standard Project. Please complete
the Standard Project Requirement Checklist, Form E-36, and show all source and site design best
management practices (BMPs) on the conceptual grading and drainage plans.
6. Based on this project's General Plan Land Use Designation ofV-B (Village-Barrio), this project is subject
to the City of Carlsbad trash capture requirements. Please incorporate trash capture measures on the
project plans. Prepare a preliminary Trash Capture Storm Water Quality Management Plan, utilizing
the template Form E-35A.
7. Please provide a Preliminary Title Report (current within the last six (6) months).
8. Please annotate and delineate all existing easements and encumbrances listed in the Preliminary Title
Report on the site plan. If any vacations or quitclaims are planned with this development, then please
annotate on the site plan.
9. A Preliminary Hydrology Study including map and calculations is required to demonstrate
capacity/sizing of proposed and existing storm drain infrastructure. Show 100-year storm hydrologic
calculations before and after development for each drainage basin.
10. A Preliminary Geotechnical Report is required to evaluate the feasibility of the project and to
determine the remedial grading required. Guidelines for preliminary geotechnical studies are
available on the City of Carlsbad Engineering website.
11. Per CMC Section 15.16.060 this project will require a grading permit and grading plan.
12. A separate improvement plan for work within the right-of-way is required for this project.
13. This project shall utilize City of Carlsbad Survey Control Network established on Record of Survey Map
17271, NAD83, Zone VI, 1991.35 Epoch for horizontal control and NGVD 29 datum for vertical control
per City of Carlsbad Engineering Standards.
14. Please delineate and annotate the limits of grading. Include remedial grading quantities on the plan.
15. Please delineate and annotate approximate topographic contours for existing and proposed
condition. Provide 1-foot contours for slopes less than 5%; 2-foot intervals for slopes between 5% and
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10%, and 5-foot intervals for slopes over 10%. Extend contours a minimum 25 feet beyond the project
boundary.
16. On the site plan, please show and identify all existing surface improvements screened back (curb,
gutter, sidewalk, paving, manholes, inlets, street lights, adjacent driveways, vaults, transformers, etc.)
at the project site, project frontage and within 25 feet of the boundary.
17. Please indicate the earthwork quantities (cut, fill, import, export, remedial) proposed for the project
in cubic yards.
18. Please provide spot elevations at the corners of each pad in the proposed condition. Include finish
pad and floor elevations.
19. Please provide the method of draining around the buildings. Unless otherwise specified by a
Geotechnical Engineer, method of drainage shall comply with California Building Code (latest version)
Section 1804.4.
20. Please delineate location of all existing and proposed buildings, walls, fences, and permanent
structures onsite and within 25 feet of the site.
21. Please show existing lot line bearing and distance.
22. This project is proposing to create six (6) condominium units and two (2) retail/office spaces. A
Tentative Tract Map is required for this development.
23. Please provide typical street cross-section(s) for Roosevelt Street. Provide existing right-of-way width
and existing improvements and proposed improvements and dedications.
24. Please delineate and annotate all proposed driveways and driveway widths.
25. Please show all existing utilities and callout size for: water, sewer, storm drain, underground dry
utilities, overhead lines, traffic signals, streetlights in Roosevelt Street and laterals affecting the
property.
26. All transformers and electrical facilities solely serving this project site shall be located onsite and
outside of the public right-of-way.
27. Please provide multiple cross-sections of the site to demonstrate differences in grade from adjacent
properties, existing and proposed grades onsite, fences and location of structures onsite and on
adjacent properties.
28. Dedications and frontage improvements are required per CMC Chapter 18.40 and/or CMC Chapter
20.16. Roosevelt Street is identified as a Village Street in the Mobility Element of the City of Carlsbad's
General Plan. Per Engineering Standards Table A, the street right-of-way is required to be 72-feet
wide, with a 36-foot half width. A 3.0 foot and 8.0 foot public street and utility easement shall be
dedicated, and public street frontage improvements shall include sidewalk, curb, gutter, and
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driveway.
29. Please meet with the Fire Department to identify the necessary fire protection measures required for
this project (access, fire hydrants, sprinkler system, on-site circulation, emergency access, etc.)
30. Please be advised that a more in-depth review of the proposed development will occur with the
discretionary permit applications when a more complete design of the project is provided.
Public Works, Utility Design (Markus Mohrlel:
1. Please submit a Water Study Analysis for the project that includes domestic meter and fire sizing
criteria, as well as modeling of the public distribution system in response to on-site water demands
. per the CMWD 2019 Potable Water Master Plan and applicable NFPA fire flow requirements. Fire
sizing in study shall be based on completed Project Facility Availability-Fire (P-99F) Form signed by
CFD.
2. Please submit a Sewer Study Analysis for existing and proposed demands for the public sewer main.
Note: Commercial and residential units may require separate sewer laterals for compliance with FOG
separation.
3. Please update project exhibits to identify all buried utilities in the Roosevelt Street right-of-way along
the project's frontage. Existing and proposed utility connections shall be properly located and sized
for proposed demands and shall be labeled with current standard detail references. See Attachment
1-Redlines.
4. Proposed Ground floor layout shall preserve suitable locations and space for all required utility
connections, meters, and backflow devices in conformance with current Engineering Standards.
Identify locations and detail fire service, water, irrigation, and sewer connections at property line for
the new development in compliance with 2022 Carlsbad Engineering Design Standards. See
Attachment 1-Redlines.
5. Public potable water mains along project frontage(s) must meet minimum design diameter and
material as specified in City of Carlsbad Engineering Standard Vol. 2 Section 3.2.2. Utility replacement
and upsizing shall be required as a condition of development along project frontage and may require
additional extension in the Roosevelt Street right-of-way to nearest properly sized connection point.
Housing & Homeless Services (Mandy Mills):
1. Density Bonus Calculation. There is conflicting information in the pre-application submittal. The
drawings and scope of work on the plans reflect six residential units. The density calculation on the
plans as well as the Preliminary Review Request Form each state a different unit count. Please remove
references to other unit counts. Additionally, a technical assistance letter from HCD was included and
referenced but is not applicable to this project as no accessory dwelling units are proposed.
When a development permit application proposed under Government Code §65915 (state density
bonus law) is submitted, the applicant will need to submit the Density Bonus Report (formally known
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as the Supplemental Checklist) Form P-l(H) Density Bonus Report (carlsbadca.gov). The form will
allow confirmation of density calculation, affordable unit count and incentive eligibility. If the
application is proposing six residential units, the following density calculation would be used to
calculate the density bonus.
Acreage:
Max Density:
Base Units:
DB requested 20%:
Max:
0.20
23 du/ac
4.6 units= 5 units rounded up
1 unit
6 units
Density bonus affordable units required: 1 unit at the low-income level.
2. Density Bonus Compliance Forms. When a development permit application proposed under
Government Code §65915 (state density bonus law) includes the demolition of a residential unit, the
applicant will need to submit Housing Declarations (Form P-38, Part A and Part B) as part of the
application. Part C of this form is to be completed only if required based on the responses to Part A.
Where a density bonus project proposes to demolish existing housing, or where rental housing existed
on the site in the past five years, the applicant must comply with the replacement housing
requirements in State Density Bonus Law. (Government Code Section 65915(c)(3).) A project is
ineligible for a density bonus or "any other incentives or concessions" under State Density Bonus Law
unless the applicant conforms with any applicable replacement housing requirements.
3. lnclusionary Requirement. The city's inclusionary housing requirement on this site would be satisfied
with the one low-income density bonus unit.
4. Affordable Units. The project will be conditioned to record an Affordable Housing Agreement against
the property to restrict the pricing and income level of occupants of the low-income unit.
Building Division (Mike Strong):
1. The California Building Standards Commission approves and adopts building standards. Every three
years, the Commission, in coordination with relevant state agencies, undertakes rulemaking to revise
and update the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).
These building codes serve as the basis for the design and construction of buildings in California. What
follows is based on the current regulations, which may change during the processing of your
entitlement or submission of construction drawings to implement the project. It is highly
recommended that you consult with a CASp design professional to solicit design recommendations
prior to the submission of your entitlement package.
• Under the California Building Code, accessible parking standards and minimum levels of
parking spaces accessible to persons with disabilities must be included in new developments.
i) For specified multifamily developments, approximately two percent of assigned parking
spaces and five percent of unassigned visitor parking spaces. The required number of
handicapped parking shall be in accordance with Table llB-208.2.
• Furthermore, under the California Green Building Code, residential parking standards
requiring new buildings to provide electric vehicle (EV) parking spaces as follows: 1) New
Community Development Department
Planning Division I 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 I 442-339-2600
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single-and two-family dwelling units with attached garages must include infrastructure for
EV charging; and 2) multifamily developments must designate at least 10 percent of the total
number of parking spaces provided as EV parking spaces.
Fire Department {Randy Metz}:
1. Fire Department access is okay as proposed; however, the Fire Department vehicle access is not. The
conceptual design will need to be revised prior to formal submittal.
If you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss this letter with the commenting departments, please
contact Jason Goff at the number below. You may also contact each department individually as follows:
• Planning Division: Jason Goff, Senior Planner, at (442) 339-2643
• Land Development Engineering: Nichole Fine, Senior Engineer, at (442) 339-2744
• PW-Utilities Design: Markus Mohrle, Associate Engineer, at {442) 339-2322
• Housing & Homeless Services: Mandy Mills, Director, at {442) 339-2299
• Building Division: Mike Strong, Assistant Com Dev Director, at {442) 339-2721
• Fire Department: Randy Metz, Fire Division Chief, at {442) 339-2661
Sincerely,
ERIC LARDY, AICP
City Planner
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