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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAV 90-12; Marshall Mack; Administrative Variance (AV)March 1 , 1991 Marshall Mack 3542 Donna Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Dear Mr. Mack, During our conversation at your property last December, you wanted to know how the Engineering Department determines if a front yard wall is hazardous to motorists and pedestrians. I later spoke with the engineer who reviewed and commented on the wall and discovered that the City has calculated standards to determine if a wall or any other barrier is obstructing the sight distance of motorists exiting the property's driveway, or motorists driving along the property's street frontage. If a wall does not conform to such standards, the City cannot and will not grant a variance for such a wall. Also during our conversation, you were curious to know if a complaint was filed with the City in reference to your front yard wall. Code Enforcement informed me that two separate complaints were filed, which ultimately required the City to take legal action on the matter. Staff has also discovered that your wall is within the public right-of-way. If YOU choose to redesicln the wall to 42" or less within the Dublic riaht-of-wav, then vou must obtain an encroachment Dermit from the Citv of Carlsbad Enclineerina Deoartment. I am sorry that your variance has been denied, but staff found it difficult to make the findings necessary to grant a variance for your wall. If YOU have any further questions regarding this variance, please feel free to contact me at 438- 1 161 , extension 4328. DAVID RICK Planning Technician c: Gary Wayne Don Neu Erin Letsch Bob Wojcik Karen Hirata DRkm 2075 Las Palmas Drive - Carlsbad, California 92009-4859 - (619) 43m r