HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDP 97-55; Poinsettia Properties Planning Area 8; Coastal Development Permit (CDP) (11)December 2 1,1998
Mike Bingham
UDC Homes
115 12 El Camino Real, Suite 110
San Diego, CA 92 130
SUBJECT: LCPA 97-lo/MP-177(W)/CT 97-22KP 9%17KDP 97-55 - Issues Letter,
Poinsettia Properties Planning Area 8
I have reviewed your latest submittal and have found a few remaining issues that need to be
addressed prior to scheduling. As I see it the major issues are 1) location of the sewer
connection; 2) subsequent pad elevations; and, 3) grading in the railroad right-of-way.
Unfortunately, I have not yet received comments from the other City departments but will
forward those as soon as I receive them.
1. Balcony and patio trellis exhibit must abide by standards of the master plan which refer to
the zoning ordinance and the planned development ordinance. Your trellis guidelines
stipulate that the most restrictive standard shall apply. Since the patios, etc. appear to be
attached to the homes, a standard rear yard setback must be provided. In this case the rear
yard is twice the side yard or 10’. Please revise the exhibit accordingly. The revised
presentation is far superior than the previous submittal.
2. The disclosure statement is incomplete because it does not “include the names, title,
addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares”. As noted, if none of
the partners owns more than 10% then NA should be indicated on the form. Please
correct-a quick phone call could be adequate.
3. Verify 50% maximum “lot” coverage
4. Pad elevations along Carlsbad Boulevard have increased to 4.5’ which is not consistent
with either our earlier discussions or Council direction to lower pad elevations as much as
possible. Tat Wai said pads could be lowered to about 1.5’ above Carlsbad Boulevard.
Why is that not possible now? Reviewing the cross-sections, with the addition of the
walls and berms, reveals that the higher pad elevations create a poor visual interface
along Carlsbad Boulevard. The mounding that was requested to screen the walls does not
screen the wall at all. Instead it only softens and screens the new pad elevations. Grade
elevations have continued to remain as an issue. This rxoiect cannot be sumorted
bv staff with the present Dad elevations. Staff has not received an acceDtable
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5. The appearance of the crib wall detracts from the overall quality of the project. I really
suggest that this matter be resolved prior to hearing. Can you get a conceptual approval
letter from NCTD? If it turns out that you cannot get a letter from NCTD prior to the
Planning Commission meeting, I think it would be a good idea if you created a new wall
exhibit similar to the one prepared by Tamara demonstrating the mitigated wall
appearance. If you are able to received NCTD approval, this exhibit would not be
necessary.
6. Please remove the term Site Development Plan from the Condominium Permit exhibits
(lower right hand comers).
7. A 12/18/98 conversation with Bill Plummer indicated that he would complete his sewer
line analysis by about l/6/99. This analysis should determine whether or not the PA 8
sewer line could be placed beneath the railroad line, tie into the existing gravity sewer
line in the railroad ROW and then tie into the lift station on Parcel A.
8. Please indicate the “lot” dimensions on the condominium plan
9. Engineering staff has indicated that agreement has been reached on the individual “lot”
drainage issue.
response to their question of whv the pad elevations have to be 4.5’ hipher than
Carlsbad Boulevard.
The last submittal received bv staff nrior to the December 1”’ submittal occurred in late Julv or
early Aug;ust. Staff was unable. therefore. to accuratelv determine whether or not all issues had
been resolved. From the December nacket, it is aunarent that a number of concerns have not
been adequatelv addressed. To keen this nroiect moving forward. it is necessary to be more
promnt with vour resnonses, so the nroiect can be scheduled for Planning; Commission as soon as
possible. As alwavs, staff requests that vour resubmittals occur as one comnrehensive Package
rather than individual dron-offs.
Staff is looking forward to concluding this project soon, Happy Holidays! !
Sincerely,
Adrienne Landers
Principal Planner
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c: Ken Quon
Mike Smith
Bill Plummer