HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE 2024-0012; 3930 PARK DR SB-9 SPLIT; Admin Decision LetterApril 12, 2024
Mark Pejcha
Suite 108A
300 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
City of Carlsbad
APR 12 2024
Planning Division
SUBJECT: PRE 2024-0012 (DEV2024-0027) -3930 PARK DR SB-9 SPLIT
APN: 207-061-36-00
(cityof
Carlsbad
Thank you for submitting a preliminary review for an urban lot split project, pursuant to CA Senate Bill 9
(SB-9), commonly referred to as the Housing Opportunity & More Efficiency (HOME) Act, proposed at
3930 Park Drive, assessor's parcel number (APN) 207-061-36-00. The project site, an approximately 0.33-
acre (14,379-square-foot) lot, currently is developed with a 3,482-square-foot single-family residence, an
attached garage, and a 625-square-foot second dwelling unit. The subject property is a corner lot on Park
Drive and May Court with vehicular access provided off Park Drive.
The preliminary review request is to determine if the property is eligible for an SB-9 urban lot split.
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
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 Land Use Designation: R-4, Residential (0-4 dwelling units per acre)
b. Zoning: One-Family Residential (R-1-10,000).
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c. The property is in the Coastal Zone. The Coastal Zone land use designation and zoning are the
same as the general plan and zoning above.
2. The project requires the following administrative permits, which are to be processed ministerially,
without discretionary review or a hearing:
a. Minor Subdivision {MS)
b. Minor Coastal Development Permit {CDP)
3. The proposed project is subject to CA Senate Bill 9 {SB-9), added Govt. Code §65852.21 and §66411.7:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill id=202120220SB9
The requirements of SB-9 are summarized in the following information bulletin prepared by the City
of Carlsbad:
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/8771/637774951657370000
4. The property is subject to the Mello II Segment of the City's Local Coastal Program {LCP). As stated in
the SB-9 Information Bulletin, link provided above, properties subject to the LCP must comply with all
certified development and zoning standards, density limitations, and permit process requirement for
SB-9 developments in the Coastal Zone. Under the LCP, the subject property has an LCP Land Use
designation of R-4 Residential, which allows a density of 0-4 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) consistent
with the City's General Plan R-4 Land Use designation. Both the existing and proposed single-family
residences are subject to density requirements.
According to city information, the existing lot is 0.33 acres (ac), or 14,379 square-feet (sf) (0.33 ac x
43,560 sf = 14,379 sf). Proposing two single-family units or lots on 0.33 acres of land results in a
residential density of 6.06 du/ac (2 units/lots+ 0.33 acres= 6.06 du/ac). A residential density of 6.06
du/ac exceeds the maximum 4 unit yield allowed for the project site. As proposed, the project does
not comply with the residential density requirements; and thus, is ineligible as a SB-9 project.
5. The remaining comments below are provided for information only. These comments would apply if
the project were an eligible SB-9 lot split development in the R-1 Coastal Zone.
6. On a formal application submittal, proposed lot lines and setbacks will need to be plotted on the
exhibit.
7. As stated in the SB-9 Information Bulletin, properties subject to the LCP must comply with all certified
development and zoning standards, density limitations, and permit process requirement for SB-9
developments in the Coastal Zone. Pursuant to Govt. Code §65852.21 and §66411.7, a local agency
may impose objective zoning standards, objective subdivision standards, and objective design review
standards that do not conflict with the other requirements of SB-9.
Pursuant to Sections 20.16.0l0(D) and 21.10.100 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC), the required
minimum lot width is 60-feet. Based on the exhibit provided, there is not enough information to
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determine if the lot width of the proposed lots would meet the minimum GO-foot requirement as no
proposed lot lines were provided on the exhibit.
8. As stated in the SB-9 Information Bulletin, no one parcel can be smaller than 40% or 5,751.6-square-
feet of the original 14,379-square-foot parcel. Based on the exhibit provided, there is not enough
information to determine if the proposed lots would meet this requirement as the sizes of proposed
lots were not provided on the exhibit.
9. A proposed single-family residence shall demonstrate compliance with the development standards of
the R-1 Zone in CMC Chapter 21.10 that do not directly conflict with SB-9.
10. The second dwelling unit is a rent restricted unit. Although the preliminary review request does not
mention the second dwelling unit, any development proposals involving this unit, SB-9 or other, will
need to undergo consultation with the Housing & Homeless Services Department
(Housing@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2810).
A link to the second dwelling unit approval letter, including the requirement for the unit to be rent
restricted, is below.
https:llrecords.carlsbadca.gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=4517229&dbid=O&repo=CityofCarlsbad&
searchid=f37148cb-47f7-4fel-b956-75b6f71f03fa
Second Dwelling Unit Affidavit of Compliance:
https:ljrecords.carlsbadca.gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=4517227&dbid=O&repo::;CityofCarlsbad&
sea rchid=f37148cb-47f7-4fe 1-b956-75b6f71f03fa
11. 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.gcode.us/codes/carlsbad/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 no't 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.
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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://www.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:
1. 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.
2. Please correctly plot the subdivision boundary, including all bearings, deltas, and distances, based on
Map No. 13784.
3. Please plot the proposed parcel lines. Provide parcel areas based on record dimensions of Map No.
13784. This project is proposing a subdivision to create 2 parcels. A tentative parcel map is required,
but verify parcel map standards for SB-9 requirements. No one parcel can be smaller than 40% of the
original parcel size.
4. Please provide a Preliminary Title·Report (current within the last six (6) months).
5. Please annotate and delineate all existing easements and encumbrances listed in the Preliminary Title
Report on the site plan.
6. Per CMC15.16.060 this project may require a grading permit and grading plan.
7. Provide a preliminary grading and drainage plan.
8. 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 Engineering Standards Volume 1, Chapter 2.
9. 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
10%, and 5-foot intervals for slopes over 10%. Extend contours a minimum 20 feet beyond the project
boundary.
10. On the preliminary grading and drainage 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 20 feet of the
boundary.
11. Please remove the existing driveway and replace with an ADA compliant driveway per city engineering
standards.
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12. Please delineate all existing and proposed retaining walls that wili'be utilized on the project site and
show top of wall and bottom of wall elevations, including at the highest and lowest points.
13. Please indicate the earthwork quantities (cut, fill, import, export, remedial) proposed for the project
in cubic yards.
14. Please provide spot elevations at the corners of the existing and proposed buildings and at corners of
each parcel. Include finish pad and floor elevations.
15. Please provide the method of draining each lot.
16. Cross lot drainage is not permitted.
17. Please delineate location of all existing and proposed buildings, walls, fences and permanent
structures onsite and within 20 feet of the site.
18. Please indicate on the site plan which trees are to remain or to be removed.
19. Please provide typical street cross sections for existing Park Drive and May Court. Provide existing
right-of-way width and existing improvements and proposed improvements. Existing record numbers:
DWG 501-1, DWG 374-9, DWG 374-9A, PC990081 are available on the city's public records access.
20. Please delineate and annotate all proposed and existing driveways and driveway widths.
21. Please show all existing utilities and callout size for: water, sewer, storm drain, underground dry
utilities in Park Drive and May Court. •
22. Please plot existing and proposed water services, meters, backflows, and sewer laterals for the project
in compliance with 2022 Carlsbad Engineering Design Standards requirements.
23. All transformers and electrical facilities solely serving this project site shall be located on site and
outside of the public right-of-way.
24. Public potable water and sewer mains along project frontages must meet minimum design diameter
and material as specified in City of Carlsbad Engineering Standard Vol. 2 Section 3.2.2 for water and
Volume 1 Section 6.2 for sewer. Utility replacement and/or upsizing may be required as a condition
of development.
25. Please provide multiple cross-sections of the site to demonstrate differences in grade from adjacent
properties, existing and proposed grades on-site, fences and location of structures on-site and on
adjacent properties.
26. A 3-inch AC grind and overlay may be required for in May Court depending on the number of utility
trenches required for the project.
27. Please address the comments on the attached redlined plan.
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28. 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.
Building Division:
1. No comments.
Fire Department:
1. The applicant would need to establish how Fire access would be achieved for each lot with a lot split.
No additional Fire comments on SB-9.
If you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss this letter with the commenting departments, please
contact Edward Valenzuela at the number below. You may also contact each department individually as
follows:
• Planning Division: Edward Valenzuela, Associate Planner, at (442) 339-2624
• land Development Engineering: Linda Ontiveros, Project Engineer, at (442) 339-2773
• Fire Department: Randy Metz, Fire Inspections, at (442) 339-2661
• Building Division: Mike Strong, Assistant Director of Community Development, at (442) 339-2721
Sincerely,
ERIC LARDY, AICP
City Planner
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Enclosures:
Land Development Engineering Division:
1. Redlined Plans
2. Lot 8 Precise Grading Plan
Community Development Department
Planning Division I 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 I 442-339-2600