HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDP 98-17; Gunter Residence; Coastal Development Permit (CDP) (16)06/09/13 18:42 ®0118721511132 PRESIDENT POLK i!00i
TO: MR. CHRIS DeCERBO
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
CITY OF CARLSBAD
FAX: 760-438-0894
FM: ROBERT PAYNE
4061 SKYLINE ROAD
CARLSBAD
729-6148
MR DeCERBO:
PLEASE SUBMIT THIS LETTER FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE
MEETING OF 17 JUNE. I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN THAT DAY.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
NUMBER OF PAGES INCLUDING THIS COVER; 2
6 June 1998
Planning Commission
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad CA 92008
Re: For reading at meeting of 6:OOPM June 17,1998 in Chambers
Coastal Development Permit
Case File: CDP 98-17 Parcel 207-082-04
4160SunnyhillDrive
Sirs:
There are many good and valid reasons for denying any permit that would have the effect of leading to the
potential doubling of the residential density of the Carlsbad Highlands area of North Carlsbad. The granting of
permits for second dwelling units, apparently for meeting the needs of a state mandated increase in "low income
housing", effectively changes the zoning of this area from R1-15000 to R2-15000 with no limitations on the usage
of the second dwellings or the number of inhabitants (and additional vehicles) that will be added to the
neighborhoods. However, since this Commission is acting in behalf of the Coastal Commission in the review of
this proposed project, I will confine my comments to those issues dealing with the potential negative effect on the
coastal environment.
The streets in the area in question are of substandard width, and have no curbs, gutters or sidewalks. There
exists no effective desilting basin or erosion control holding system between Carlsbad Highlands and the sea.
Runoff from the effects of rainfall and residential watering cascade down these steep streets and hillsides and
directly into the coastal wetlands of the Carlsbad public beaches and the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. These waters
are subject to significant pollution from such sources as garden and lawn chemicals and fertilizers, animal
droppings, petroleum products such as motor oil and fuels, cleaning solvents, garbage and trash, human
excrement, and building materials. We know that all of these pollutants and more end up in our waterways and
on our beaches. It is simply a matter of degree that makes the difference between an acceptable risk to human,
wildlife and ecosystem health, and a serious threat.
When you grant this permit, you allow the potential to double the negative effects of human habitation in this
area. After this project is completed, another will apply for permit, then another, and another. Some will claim
the need for additional dwellings to house aging parents, others need space for returning children, many will
seize the opportunity to create rental income and load up the additional units with as many tenants as possible.
The result is the same: you double the density; you double the pollution and you double the danger to our
coastline.
If you are to responsibly represent the California State Coastal Commission in these matters, you will carefully
consider these risks in making your decision. As a concerned citizen of this fine city, and resident of the
neighborhood in question, I urge you to reject this and all applications for additional dwellings on our R1 lots.
your consideration of these issues.
Robert Payne
4061 Skyline Rd.
Carslbad, CA 92008
cc: State Coastal Commission
Sierra Club
David Turner, Pres. Bristol Cove POA
Robin Putnam, VP Bristol Cove POA
Kelly Management Group