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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAV 89-07; Redding Wall; Administrative Variance (AV) (6). August 16, 1989 M. & V. Redding 2246 Janis Way Carl sbad, CA 92008 SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE NO. 89-07 - Request to maintain an over height wall located in the 20'-0" required front yard setback of a single family residence. Dear Mr. & Mrs. Redding: The Planning Director has completed a review of your application for an Administrative Variance at 2246 Janis Way. After careful consideration of the circumstances surrounding this request, the Planning Director has determined that the four findings required for granting an Administrative Variance cannot be made and, therefore, DENIES this request based on the following findings and conditions. Findinqs: 1. There are no exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to the other property or class of use in the same vicinity. Three other single-family residences on the north site of Janis Way have front yard views of the water tank and associated retaining wall and combination chain link and barb wire fencing. The existing water tank is at such a height that no amount of fencing can screen it entirely from the surrounding properties. The Ellery Reservoir and pumping station was in place prior to the construction and occupancy of the Janis residence. The Planning Department feels that the subject over-height wall could be placed at the 20'-0" front setback line and still provide adequate screening of the reservoir from the living room window and driveway area. Placement of the wall at the setback would allow the wall to extend to 6'-0" in height without the need for an Administrative Variance. 2. Denial of the requested variance will not deprive the owner of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone. The subject parcel has 2,660 square feet of 1 eve1 , useable, front yard and west side yard all located behind the required 20'-0" front yard setback that can be screened, from the reservoir with 6"O" high walls and still function as a useable private yard. 2075 Las Palmas Drive - Carlsbad, California 92009-4859 - (61 9) 438-1 161 t Page 2 3. The granting of this variance will be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located because the subject wall encroaches O"6" into the public right-of-way on Janis Way, reduces driveway visibility when backing vehicles into the street, and creates a visual intrusion into the open space front yard setback that runs along the block and provides visual relief of structures from the public right-of-way. 4. The granting of this variance will not adversely affect the comprehensive General P1 an because accessory structures such as walls are compatible with residential uses in the R-1 zones. You have the right to appeal this decision to the Planning Commission within ten days of receipt of this letter. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to call this office. CITY OF CARLSBAD .4%U*&14 MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER P1 anni ng Director MJH: JG: 1 h