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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAV 98-03; Hartsock Condo Conversion; Administrative Variance (AV) (6)4 h October 20, 1998 William D. & Kimberly M. Hartsock 34 19 Corte Sonrisa Carlsbad, CA 92009 SUBJECT: AV 98-03 - HARTSOCK CONDO CONVERSION The Planning Director has completed a review of your application for an Administrative Variance, AV 98-03 at 4683 Park Drive. 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. Findinm: 1. 2. 3. There are not 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 and zone because the 3,920 square foot lot is similar in lot size and configuration as other lots in the immediate vicinity. Although the property is developed per the standards of the R-W zone, the existing improvements preclude the conversion of the units for condominium purposes because of inadequate area for parking and guest parking spaces. The requested variance is not 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 the property is developed with two residential units as other units within the same vicinity and zone. Projects requesting conversion to separate ownership are required to comply with the more stringent Planned Development Ordinance parking standard to ensure that the individually owned multi- family units are designed to function without the potential to disrupt pedestrian and/or vehicular circulation. The granting of this variance would 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 project could result in the disruption of pedestrian circulation due to tandem parking in driveways within the reduced front yard setback, Parked cars within this setback would obstruct the public sidewalk and force pedestrians into the street. 2075 Las Palrnas Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92009-1 576 * (760) 438-11 61 * FAX (760) 438-0894 @ - AV 98-02/CP 98-02 - WORTH CONDO CONVERSION * October 20, 1998 4. The granting of this variance will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan because the two unit development is consistent with the Residential High (RH) density General Plan land use designation and the Residential Waterway (RW) zoning. 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 $400.00. 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 Greg Fisher at (760) 438-1 161, extension 4328. CITY OF CARLSBAD Assistant Planning Director GEWGF:mh C: Bobbie Hoder Steve Jantz Van Lynch Chris DeCerbo Data Entry File Copy