HomeMy WebLinkAboutAV 96-01; Campbell Residence; Administrative Variance (AV)July 23, 1996
Tom Campbell
2603 Wagon Wheel Rd
Oxnard, CA 93030
SUBJECT: AV 96-01 - CAMPBELL RESIDENCE
Dear Mr. Campbell:
The Planning Director has completed a review of your application for an
Administrative Variance, AV 96-01 , on Lot 10 and 1 1 of Map 201 3 of La Costa
Downs Unit No. 1. After careful consideration of the circumstances surrounding
this request, the Planning Director has determined that the four findings required for
granting an Administrative Variance CAN be made and therefore, APPROVES this
request based on the following findings and conditions.
1. There ARE exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions
applicable to both properties that do not apply generally to the other
properties in the same vicinity and zone. Lot 10 and 11 contain less
developable area than the other lots of the subdivision due to their location at
the end of their respective CUI de sacs and a 30 foot wide utility easement on
the south side of the properties. These factors limit Lot 10 to 1,600 square
feet of developable pad with an irregular configuration due to a curved front
property line. Lot 11 is reduced to 875 square feet due to the same
constraints as Lot 10. Developers of these lots are at a disadvantage when
compared with the rectangular 2,000 square foot developable pad as
exemplified by most lots in the subdivision.
2. The requested variance IS necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity
and zone but which is denied to the property in question because other
properties have the advantage of being fully developable and capable of
supporting homes of a reasonable size and shape.
3. The granting of this variance WOULD NOT 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. The set back reductions would not
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violate any building code regulations nor would it impact visibility for motorists
traveling along the street frontages. In addition, the integrity and comfort of the
neighborhood would not be jeopardized. The subject properties front on CUI de
sac bulbs which place the buildings farther back from the street center line than
other homes fronting the street, even with the reduced front yards. Since the
subject property's homes would still fall behind the "string line" of homes
fronting the linear portion of the street, the impacts from the reduced set backs
would be minimized. In addition, since the proposed houses do not require
complete utilization of the reduced set back area, any possible impacts would
not reach their full potential.
4. The granting of this variance WILL NOT adversely affect the comprehensive
General Plan because the variance applies only to two lots which have
unique circumstances unlike the majority of lots within the City.
This decision may be appealed by you or any member of the public to the Planning
Commission within ten days of receipt of this letter. Appeals must be submitted in
writing to the Planning Commission at 2075 Las Palmas Drive in Carlsbad, along
with a payment of $1 20.00. The filing of such appeal within such time limit shall
stay the effective date of the order of the Planning Director until such time as a
final .decision on the appeal is reached, If you have any questions regarding this
matter, please feel free to contact David Rick at (61 9) 438-1 161, extension 4328.
CiTY OF CARLSBAD
GARY- E. WAYNE
Assistant Planning Director
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