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INITIAL STUDY SUMMARY
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April 19, 1978
James C. Hagaman, Planning Director
David Abrams, Assistant Planner
CUP-150, Carlsbad Girls Club; Environmental
Review. Locr No. 466
The proposed project is the location of a private clubhouse
in a residential zone. The Carlsbad Girls Club will convert
an existing unoccupied single-family residence, on Eureka
Place between Chestnut and Basswood Avenues, into a temporary
meeting and recreational facility for their members.
The subject property consists of two lots totaling 1.14 acres.
The topography is relatively flat, slightly sloping down to
the west. One lot is vacant, covered only with two to three
foot natural vegetation. The other lot has a house of about
1700 square feet and a detached garage. There are assorted
fruit and other trees in front and back yards.
The project site is located directly across the street from a
City park.
the subject parcel to the north. Further north, on the same
block, is another apartment house and a church. The Girls Club currently leases a City building in the park across the
street. They would continue to occupy that facility even if
the proposed project is approved.
An apartment building on property zoned R-3 abutts
The applicant plans no structural modification to the house or
garage, and no removal of trees.
to create required parking spaces to accommodate the proposed use.
not necessarily generate more traffic on Eureka Place since the
present clubhouse is already located on the same block. more, the proposed use should compliment the Holiday Park
recreational facility directly across the street.
Some grading will be necessary
The conversion of the house to a club meeting place should
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April 19, 1978 Page 2
Subject: CUP-150, Carlsbad Girls Club; Environmental
Review, Log No. 466
RECOMMENDAT ION
It is recommended a Declaration of Negative (Non-significant) Environmental Effect be made regarding this project.
JUSTIFICATION
1. The project will occur in an already urbanized area
containing mixed land uses.
2. No significant wildlife or vegetation exists on the
site. Existing trees will not be disturbed.
Traffic generation should not increase appreciably
since the present clubhouse is on this block. 3.
DA: sb