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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCT 99-01; Carlsbad Beach Estates; Tentative Map (CT) (13)CITY OF CARLSBAD LAND USE REVIEW APPLICATION 1) APPLICATIONS APPLIED FOR: (CHECKBOXES) D n D n n Administrative Permit - 2nd Dwelling Unit Administrative Variance nn n Coastal Development Permit Conditional Use Permit Condominium Permit Environmental Impact Assessment General Plan Amendment Hillside Development Permit Local Coastal Plan Amendment Master Plan Non-Residential Planned Development Planned Development Permit (FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY) I _ I | _ | | _ | I _ | | _ | | _ | Planned Industrial Permit Planning Commission Determination Precise Development Plan Redevelopment Permit Site Development Plan Special Use Permit Specific Plan Tentotive Parcel Mop Obtain from Engineering Department Tentative Tract Map Variance Zone Change ..» er-'--"-'- • List other applications not specified (FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY) 2) 3) 4) ASSESSOR PARCEL NO(S).: PROJECT NAME: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: 5) OWNER NAME (Print or Type) ,. ;, .l-u[ K .--/ - ', , ., \t-fr !<-, < / i'..^ MAILING ADDRESS CITY AND STATE ZIP TELEPHONE 1 CERTIFY THAT 1 AM THE LEGAL OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. il& - . <^«« ' SIGNATURE DATE 6) APPLICANT NAME (Print or Type) ;/. • >. •;] ;;,U ;,^^.f MAILING ADDRESS CITY AND STATE ZIP TELEPHONE 1 CERTIFY THAT 1 AM THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. SIGNATURE DATE 7) BRIEF LEGAL DESCRIPTION NOTE: A PROPOSED PROJECT REQUIRING MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS BE PILED, MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR f0 3:30 P.M. A PROPOSED PROJECT REQUIRING ONLY ONE APPLICATION 66 FILED, MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO 4:00 P.M. 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. R«v. 4/81 PrejD»»c.fmi 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. 2 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. Carlsbad Beach Estates - Project Description December 28, 1998 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. Carlsbad Beach Estates - Project Description December 28, 1998 ••„*< 4 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. Carlsbad Beach Estates - Project Description December 28, 1998 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. Carlsbad Beach Estates - Project Description December 28, 1998 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. L:\CLIENTS\MeritGroup\CarlsbadBeachEstates\Docs\dnjl22298.wpd Carlsbad Beach Estates - Project Description December 28, 1998 \ ' PRELIMINARY REVIEW APPLICATION PROJECT NAME: OWNER (Print or type) City, State & Zip_ Telephone. Signature.X City, State & Zip. Telephone Signature Print Name Print Name *Owner's signature indicates permission to conduct a preliminary review for a development proposal. PROJECT ASSESSOR'S PARCEL HUMBERTS) f APNV DESCRIP ATTACHMENIF NECESSARY): WOULD YOU LIKE TO ORALLY PRESENT YOUR PROPOSAL TO YOUR ASSIGNED STAFF J PLANNER/ENGINEER?YES NO PLEASE LIST THE NAMES OF ALL STAFF MEMBERS YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY SPOKEN TO REGARDING THIS PROJECT. IF NONE, PLEASE SO STATE. FOR CITY USE ONLY PROJECT NUMBER: FEE REQUIRED/DATE FEE PAID: RECEIPT NO.: jjfr L\'2G RECEIVED BY: Routing: Planning Engineering I / Fire Water Other FRM0025 12/99 PAGE 3 of 3 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 r 1 sbi d B each E states 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 0 D 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 FOR CITY USE ONL PROJECT NUMB FEE REQUIRED/DATE-i'e&TTaq? RECEIPT NO.: RECEIVED BY: I/W FRM0025 3/96 PAGE 3 of 3 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 CHINQUAWi AVENUE L SITE PLAN Prolect Data; Owner:Merit Group Inc. 2171 El Camino Real, Ste. 202 Oceanslde, Ca 92054 David Buckmaster, President 760721-S499 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 He =5%CKReq'd = 2 Tra«h: 8'X 16'W/Two Dumpsters EHM .8 * 2N "if.Q^IOX»- OO<IOI/1CMU. w K W 0) 1U 0) 1U IUm oso) ccg 9814 IDA* £7-7-98 RJE A * CHINQUAPIN AVENUE *pf- 14 Iff- •enMo. err-. cP^D *f •snf-. (£&y ft*--<**-. •**- r* 1 \ PARKING LEVEL PLAN