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Form 16 PAGE 1 OF 3
City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad CA 92008
Applicant: MERIT GROUP INC
Description Amount
CT990001 89.10
Receipt Number: R0010073
Transaction Date: 02/23/2000
Pay Type Method Description Amount
Payment Check 505 89.10
Transaction Amount: 89.10
City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad CA 92008
Applicant: PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS
Description Amount
CUP9514X1 540.00
Receipt Number: R0015533
Transaction Date: 10/03/2000
Pay Type Method Description Amount
Payment Check 3276033 540.00
Transaction Amount: 540.00
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/EXPLANATION
PROJECT NAME: CARLSBAD BEACH ESTATES
APPLICANT NAME: H. DAVID BUCKMASTER
Please describe fully the proposed project. Include any details necessary to aoeauateiy
explain the scope and/or operation of the proposed project. You may also incluae any
background information and supporting statements regarding the reasons for, cr
appropriateness of, the application. Use an addendum sheet if necessary.
Description/Explanation.
SEE ATTACHED.
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CARLSBAD BEACH ESTATES
Tentative Tract Map, Site Development Plan, Condominium Permit,
Planned Development Permit and Coastal Development Permit
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
December 28, 1998
This application requests a Tentative Tract Map, Site Development Plan, Condominium Permit,
Planned Development Permit and Coastal Development Permit for 4 single-family homes, 2 with
second dwelling units, and 12 condominium units. The project site is located along the south side
of Chinquapin Avenue and 100 feet east of Garfield Street, within the City of Carlsbad's Local
Coastal Program boundaries.
The project site is composed of three Assessor's Parcels; 206-080-10, 11 and 12. These parcels
total 1.11 acres in size and are zoned Residential Density-Multiple (RD-M). Parcels 206-080-10
and 11 have a Land Use designation of Residential High Density (RH 15 - 23 dwelling units per
acre) and Parcel 206-080-12 is designated Residential Medium-High Density (RMH 8 - 15
dwelling units per acre). Parcel 206-080-10 totals 25,257 square feet in size and is currently
vacant, Parcel 206-080-11 totals 9,200 square feet and is developed with a single-family residence
and accessory unit, and Parcel 206-080-12 contains 14,040 square feet and is developed with a
single-family residence.
Surrounding land uses include single-family and multi-family. The development site is a portion
of Subdivision Map No. 1803 - Palisades No.2, which was filed in 1924. This subdivision is
bounded by an earlier Palisades Subdivision which fronts Garfield Street to the west, and is
bounded by Chinquapin Avenue to the north, Date Avenue to the south and the railroad right of
way to the east. The proposed Carlsbad Beach Estates project is to be developed on all of Lot 7
and the westerly half of Lot 6 of the Palisades No. 2 Map.
BACKGROUND
The project site's existing single family homes were developed in the 1950's. Much of the
surrounding residential development, particularly the single-family residences, was built 40 to 50
years ago. The surrounding neighborhood is in transition. The older single-family housing stock
is giving way to developments that include single family and multifamily projects consistent with
the surrounding zoning and land use designations. All parcels adjacent to the development site
have a multifamily land use designation. As this area of Carlsbad continues to redevelop, this
neighborhood will continue to transition to a housing mix and density more in line with the
underlying land use and zoning designations.
Recent, nearby and adjoining developments have begun this trend. The most recently completed
is the 21-unit condominium project located north across Chinquapin Avenue from the development
site. Changes in the real estate market have increased the success of these types of redevelopment
and in-fill projects and it is likely this trend will continue into the near future.
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City of Carlsbad actions requested as part of this application include:
• Tentative Tract Map approval;
• Site Development Plan approval;
• Planned Development Permit approval;
• Condominium Permit approval;
• Coastal Development Permit approval
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
The project area totals 1.113 acres and is relatively flat, sloping slightly from north to south. The
proposed Tentative Tract Map divides the property into five residential lots, four single-family lots
and one, twelve unit condominium lot. The project proposes an overall density of 16.2 dwelling
units per acre based on 18 total units, 16 units plus the 2 second dwelling units.
Access to single-family residences will be from conventional driveway approaches off of
Chinquapin Avenue. The driveways are minimum 16 feet wide and 20 feet deep, leading to the
2-car garage. The condominium units will also be accessed from Chinquapin Avenue via a 30-
foot wide private street entrance. The 12-unit condominium provides 26 resident parking spaces
and 2 guest spaces within a covered, underground parking structure. Uncovered parking includes
5 additional guest parking spaces and a Recreational Vehicle parking space.
Grading for the project includes approximately 2,200 cubic yards of cut and fill to be balanced on
the site. To develop the below grade parking structure for the condominium portion of the
development, small retaining walls are proposed. These walls are primarily internal to the project
with only limited views of the walls from the adjoining public street. Wall locations and heights
are shown on the Tentative Map. Most visible walls are under 3 feet or less in height.
SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Carlsbad Beach Estates is proposing 4 single family homes on lots with a minimum size of 3,500
square feet and 12 condominium units on a 31,913 square foot parcel. The single-family units all
have 20-foot long driveways, two-car garages, private rear yards and private entry ways. These
units feature large usable patio and deck areas. Two of the single-family units contain Second
Dwelling Units which are designed to meet the City's affordable housing requirement.
Architecture - The project is designed with a Mediterranean architectural theme. The off-white
stucco exterior and red-blend concrete tile roofing allow the project to compliment the existing
design theme established along Chinquapin Avenue. Wrought iron is used throughout the project,
along railings, patios, unit entries and around the pool. The wrought iron will be painted white
to blend with the stucco or proposed in a patina green finish to contrast with the stucco buildings.
A six foot wood privacy fence is proposed to enclose the single-family unit rear yards and
surround the development.
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The landscape plan is proposed in a manner to increase privacy, to be maintenance and water
conscious, and to enhance the Mediterranean architecture. Setback areas are extensively
landscaped or provided with decorative hardscape treatments.
The prominent Chinquapin Avenue frontage allowed development of conventional single-family
homes with rectangular lots along this most visible edge of the development parcel. The
curvilinear nature of the rear of the parcel permitted the condominium structure to be tucked
behind the fronting single-family homes, near the adjoining multi-family development to the
southwest.
To create variety along the street scape while maintaining harmony with the existing residential
development along Chinquapin Avenue, the architect has used 3 single-family floor plans. The
plans provide varied roof angles, unit sizes and vertical articulation while utilizing common
materials. Details used for each plan may vary (e.g. windows, balconies, trim details) but they
remain consistent with the Mediterranean architectural style.
There are three individual floor plans proposed for the four single-family lots. Plan 1 is proposed
for Lot 1, Plan 2 is proposed for Lot 2 and Lot 3, and Plan 3 is proposed for Lot 4. The unit sizes
are:
FLOOR PLAN UNIT SIZE BDRM/BATH
PLAN 1 2,034 3/3.5
PLAN 2 2,376 4/2.5
PLAN 3 3,129 3/4
Each unit is provided with a sizeable kitchen, separate living and dining areas, downstairs
bathrooms or half baths, and oversized two-car garages. All units include generous master suites
and large, private usable open space in the form of patios or decks.
In compliance with the City's Inclusionary Housing requirements, Plan 1 and Plan 3 will contain
Second Dwelling Units. The Second Dwelling Unit in Plan 1 totals 458 square feet and will
contain 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a living room and kitchenette. The Second Dwelling Unit in
Plan 3 totals 626 square feet and also contains 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a living room and
kitchenette.
The condominium units are all generously sized to allow maximum comfort and livablity. This
portion of the development is composed of four distinctive building groupings clustered around
the interior courtyard system.
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The condominium units are proposed in three floor plans:
FLOOR PLAN UNIT SIZE BDRM/BATH NO. OF UNITS
PLAN 4 1,292 2/2 8
PLAN 5 2,031 3/3.5 2
PLAN 6 2,471 3/3.5 2
As with the single family units described above, each plan contains a large kitchen, along with
separate living and dining areas. Each unit will have a minimum of 2,176 cubic feet of private
storage space, which is located in the underground parking structure. Each unit has a generous
master suite and large, private, usable open space area in the form of enclosed patios or decks.
Setbacks - Each unit meets or exceeds the minimum zoning setback requirement. There is a
minimum 10-foot setback between all buildings.
Height - Maximum height of the single-family portion of the development is 24 feet and maximum
height of the condominium portion is 30 feet.
Parking - Parking required for this project includes 32 standard parking spaces to serve the
residential units, 7 visitor spaces, and an RV parking/storage space of 360 square feet. The
parking structure provides 24 resident spaces and 2 guest parking spaces. The remaining 5 guest
spaces are provided outside of the parking structure. The four single-family units are provided
with two-car garages.
Recreation Space - This project exceeds the City's recreation space requirement of 200 square feet
per unit, providing 322.2 square feet of recreation space per unit based on 18 total units.
Recreation space is provided as common active, common passive and private passive space.
Common active space is provided by the Jacuzzi facility, common passive space is provided in the
area surrounding the Jacuzzi and includes the picnic tables, barbeques and sun deck area. Private
passive space is provided for each unit in the form of usable yard area, private patios and
balconies.
The project is proposed in a manner that is consistent with all City development requirements and
Design Guideline Manual standards.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The single-family element of the Carlsbad Beach Estates project requires processing of a Planned
Unit Development permit. These units are designed and proposed in a manner consistent with the
intent and purpose of the City's zoning ordinance requirements for Planned Developments and
residential objectives of the City's general plan.
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CONDOMINIUM PERMIT
The multi-family element of the Carlsbad Beach Estates project requires processing of the
Condominium Permit. The condominium units are provided as air space units and are consistent
with the purposes and objectives of the City's zoning ordinance and general plan.
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The projects' location within the Local Coastal Program (LCP) boundaries requires processing of
the Coastal Development Permit. The project is designed to be consistent with the development
requirements of the LCP.
FINDINGS
The following findings can be made to support the Planned Unit Development, Condominium
Permit, Tentative Tract map, Site Development Permit and Coastal Development Permit:
1. The granting of this approval will not adversely affect and will be consistent with the zoning
code, the general plan, applicable specific plans, master plans and all adopted plans of the city
and other government agencies. This project has been designed to meet or exceed all
development requirements of the zoning ordinance and all other adopted city plans and policies
that affect the development parcel.
2. Development of the Carlsbad Beach Estates project is necessary and desirable to provide a
service or facility which will contribute to the long-term general well-being of the
neighborhood and the community. This project will provide a choice of homes to new
prospective residents of the City of Carlsbad, who as property owners, will contribute to the
city's tax base. This project will benefit the city due to it's location in a developed area of
Carlsbad, where city services and facilities have been planned and do exist to serve the
additional population to be generated by this in-fill development.
3. This use will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or
working in the vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity. The
Carlsbad Beach Estates project has been proposed and designed to meet all city standards and
requirements. This project will be developed in conformance with all city, state and federal
building standard requirements to assure the development and ultimate occupancy of this site
could not be construed as a detriment to the public health safety or general welfare.
4. The Carlsbad Beach Estates project meets or exceeds all development standards set forth in
Section 21.45.090 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
5. The Carlsbad Beach Estates project meets or exceeds all development standards set forth in
Section 21.45.080 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and has been designed in conformance with
the applicable concepts as contained in the City's Design Guidelines Manual.
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6. The Carlsbad Beach Estates project is designed to be sensitive to, and blend with, the natural
topography of the site. Due to the flat development site, minor grading alterations were
required to develop a project that drains properly and accommodates required parking in an
unobtrusive, underground manner.
7. This project will maintain and enhance significant natural resources on the site by providing
reuse of the mature palms existing on the site. With direction from the city, these palms will
be removed from their existing location and placed in permanent locations within the project
site.
8. The project's design and density are compatible with the surrounding development and will
not cause or create a disharmonious or disruptive element to the neighborhood. The
surrounding developed area contains a mixture of older single-family homes, newer multi-
family projects and 20 to 30 year old multi-family developments. The newer multi-family
developments in the surrounding area have been developed at densities consistent with that
proposed by the Carlsbad Beach Estates project. This project will be an attractive and
harmonious addition to the neighborhood.
9. The proposed project's circulation system has been designed to be efficient and to be integrated
into and not dominate the project. The single-family units utilize individual driveways to
provide unit access as in any single-family neighborhood. The drive entry providing access
to the parking structure has been designed to minimize hardscape treatment while providing
efficient ingress and egress.
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PRELIMINARY REVIEW APPLICATION
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City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad CA 92008
Applicant: BUCKMASTER, H DAVID
Description Amount
PRE00041 420.00
Receipt Number: R0013296
Transaction Date: 06/27/2000
Pay Type Method Description Amount
Payment Check 560 420.00
Transaction Amount: 420.00
PROJECT NAME:
PRELIMINARY REVIEW APPLICATION
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APPLICANT NAK5E. Merit G ro u p Inc
MAILING ADDRESS: 2171 El Camino Real Suite 202 Oceanside Ca
PHONE NUMBER: (760) 721-6499
PROJECT ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER(S) (APN): 206-080-10-11-12
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL (ADD ATTACHMENT IF NECESSARY):
Proposed 15 unit PRO. The unit mix will consist of
4 Detached houses .fronting on Chinquapin Ave.
4 Townhouses and 8 stacked Flats including 2 Granny Flats
situated in the interior of the lot over parking.
The site consists of 1.2 acres and is zoned forRH 19
WOULD YOU LIKE TO ORALLY PRESENT YOUR PROPOSAL TO YOUR ASSIGNED
STAFF PLANNER/ENGINEER? YES NO
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PLEASE LIST THE NAMES OF ALL STAFF MEMBERS YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY
SPOKEN TO REGARDING THIS PROJECT. IF NONE, PLEASE SO STATE.
David Rick,Van Lynch and Barbara Kennedy
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July 23, 1998
From: Merit Group Inc.
David Buckmaster, President
2171 El Camino Real, Ste. 202
Oceanside, CA 92054
To: City of Carlsbad
Planning Department
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, CA
Subject: Land Use Review Application
251 and 265 Chinquapin Avenue
Carlsbad, CA
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
Please find enclosed preliminary site plan and proposed street elevation for a proposed Planned
Residential Development (PRD).
Merit Group Inc. is buying three (3) parcels of land, located in the city of Carlsbad, in the coastal and
north beach overlay area of the city. The site consists of approximately 1.2 acres and zoned RH-19 on two
parcels, RMH-11.5 on the third parcel. The proposed density is less than permitted.
Based on our understanding of City planning requirements the proposed development meets or exceeds
planning and zoning requirements; i.e. parking, fire and trash turn around requirements, landscape and
land cover ratios.
This will be a high quality PRD that will be superior to other residential projects that have been built in
the area during the last fifteen (15) years. However, the exterior elevations and landscape/hardscape
design of Carlsbad Beach Villas, across the street, sets the standard with its award winning design. It is
our goal to conform to those design features which will create an excellent street appeal. Because of the
high quality and upper market pricing of the project we will be requesting approval for "granny flats"
rather than two low income units. This has significant impact on the project.
We are requesting a land review meeting as soon as possible in order to get direction from the planning
department.
Sincerely,
MERIT GROUP INC.
naster^^.,*H. David Buckmaste
President
Enclosures: Land review application
Site plan
Street & courtyard elevations Mediterranean
Optional typical California Mediterranean street elevation
Parcel maps
Aerial Photo
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Owner:Merit Group Inc.
2171 El Camino Real, Ste. 202
Oceanslde, Ca 92054
David Buckmaster, President
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Architect; Ehm Architecture
1016 W.Washington St.
San Diego, Ca 92103-1808
Randal Jay Ehm, AIA - Architect
619299-5453
Site Area; 52,272 S.F. (1.2 Ac)
Coverage: 15,720 S.F.
Height; 30' W/ 3:12 Win. Roof Pitch
Landscape: 11,500 S.F.
Parking! Resident = 16 Units X 2 Sp/ Unit =32
Guest =3Sp/1"(10)Units + (1)Sp/4 = 7
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