HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE 2024-0017; POFF LOT SPLIT; Admin Decision LetterApril 23, 2024
Alex Poff
4374 Tuolumne Place
Carlsbad, CA 92010
City of Carlsbad
APR 2 3 2024
Planning Division
SUBJECT: PRE 2024-0017 (DEV2022-0084) -POFF LOT SPLIT
APN: 167-563-27-00
(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 4374 Tuolumne
Place, assessor's parcel number (APN} 167-563-27-00. The project site, an approximately 0.53-acre (22,899-
square-foot} lot, currently is developed with a 1,595-square-foot single-family residence and attached garage. The
subject property is a through lot fronting on the Tuolumne Place cul-de-sac and Stanford Street. Vehicular access
is provided off Tuolumne Place.
The project proposes an SB-9 urban lot split of a single-family residential property to create:
• Parcel A, a 13,724-square-foot parcel with an existing single-family residence, and
• Parcel B, a 9,175-square-foot parcel with a proposed 720-square-foot residence. Access would be
provided off Stanford Street.
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}.
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2. The project requires the following administrative permits, which are to be processed ministerially, without
discretionary review or a hearing:
a. Minor Subdivision (MS)
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. On the application, the Description of Proposal states a single-family residence will be constructed on Parcel
B. The exhibit shows the proposed residence on Parcel B labeled "ADU." The lot must have a single-family
residence to have an ADU.
5. One off-street parking space is required. No off-street parking space or driveway is shown on the exhibit.
Please revise the plans to include the parking space and driveway.
6. On a formal application submittal, please dimension the proposed lot line.
7. 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 Section 20.16.0lO(H) ofthe Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC), the required minimum lot depth shall
be at least 90-feet. The lot depth will be measured perpendicular to the proposed front lot line off Stanford
Street. Based on the exhibit provided, the proposed lot does not meet this requirement. Please provide the
lot depth dimension on a formal application submittal.
8. 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.
9. For an SB-9 urban lot split, the following restrictions will be placed on the property:
a. A restriction shall be recorded prohibiting the use of the units from being used as short-term vacation
rentals; the units must be rented for a term longer than 30 days.
b. A restriction shall be recorded against the property prohibiting future Urban Lot Splits.
c. A restriction shall be recorded that uses allowed on a lot created by SB-9 shall be limited to residential
uses.
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Additionally, property owners must sign an affidavit stating they will occupy one of the housing units as a
primary residence for at least three years after splitting the property or the addition of units.
10. 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 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.
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 on line 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. Based on a preliminary analysis it appears that this project will be a Standard Project. Please complete the
Standard Project Requirement Checklist, Form E-36, and show all source and site design BMPs on the
conceptual grading and drainage plans.
3. Provide a Preliminary Title Report (current within the last six (6) months).
4. 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.
5. A preliminary geotechnical report is required to evaluate the feasibility of the project. Guidelines for
preliminary geotechnical studies are available on the City of Carlsbad Engineering website.
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6. Per CMC Section 15.16.060 this project will require a grading permit and grading plan.
7. Please indicate the earthwork quantities (cut, fill, import, export, remedial) proposed for the project in cubic
yards.
8. This project is proposing a subdivision to create 2 parcels. A tentative parcel map is required.
9. Please provide typical street cross sections for Stanford Street. Provide existing right-of-way width and existing
improvements.
10. Please delineate and annotate the proposed driveway, driveway width, and maximum grade to ensure
compliance with city standards.
11. For an SB-9 split, Parcel B, must contain a single-family residence in order to have an accessory dwelling unit
(ADU). Please show the single-family residence.
12. The lot configuration will create cross-lot drainage between Parcel A and Parcel B, either revise the proposed
parcel line to be at the top of the slope or alternatively a covenant of drainage easement between the two
parcels will be required on the proposed Parcel Map.
13. All transformers and electrical facilities solely serving this project site shall be located on site and outside of
the public right-of-way.
14. Please address the comments on the attached red lined plan.
Building Division:
1. No comments.
Community Development Department
Planning Division I 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 I 442-339-2600
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Fire Department:
1. Consistent with previous proposal comments, sprinklers and backflow will be required for this residence.
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: Nichole Fine, Project Engineer, at (442) 339-2744
• 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
Community Development Department
Planning Division I 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 I 442-339-2600