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Home My WebLink AboutPCD 94-01; Alga Hills Custom Lots; Planning Commission Determination (PCD) (2)LA COSTA ESTATES, INC. 2767 VISTA DEL ORO CARLSBAD, CA. 92009 619 431-7141 JOB SITE 619 930-0813 OFFICE 619 930-0815 FAX FAX TRANSMITTAL TO: MIKE BLACK COMPANY NAME: CITY OF CARLSBAD TELECOPY NO: 438-0894 FROM: COLLEEN CROWLEY DATE: JANUARY 8, 1996 NUMBER OF PAGES 1 (COVER INCLUDED) WE APPRECIATE YOUR MEETING US AT THE JOBSITE THIS MORNING TO OBSERVE THE FUNCTIONING OF THE REAR SLOPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. AT THE OPERATION YOU INDICATED THAT THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM WAS RUNNING PROPERLY IN ALL FACETS OF OPERATION. LA COSTA ESTATES, INC.'S RESPONSIBILITY HAS BEEN FULFILLED IN REINSTATING THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND ANY ADDITIONAL MALFUNCTIONS FROM THIS DAY FORWARD WILL BE THE HOME OWNER'S ASSOCIATION'S RESPONSIBILITY. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR TIME. SINCERELY, COLLEEN CC: EVETT HUFFMAN/EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT ANN HYSONG/CITY OF CARI.SBAp WRISLEY LANDSCAPE FINAL BUILDING INSPECTION DEPT: BUILDING ENGINEERING FIRE ^PLANNING U/M WATER PLAN CHECK*: CB950932 DATE: 10/26/95 PERMIT*: CB950932 PERMIT TYPE: SFD PROJECT NAME: 2332 SF+454 SF GAR+84 SF PORCH PLAN S^ALGA HEIGHTS,PC94-1373- ADDRESS: \7050 VIA OSTIONES \Lot# 88v CONTACT PERSON/PHONE*: PAUL/431-7141 SEWER DIST: LC WATER DIST: CA INSPECTED^ / BY: 6CA_^ INSPECTED BY: INSPECTED BY: COMMENTS : DATE f//Q> INSPECTED: / '/ DATE INSPECTED: DATE INSPECTED: ^XJ^APPROVED ** APPROVED APPROVED ^ = = DISAPPROVED DISAPPROVED DISAPPROVED LA COSTA ESTATES, INC. 2767 VISTA DEL ORO • CARLSBAD, CA 92009 • (619) 930-0813 OFFICE • (619) 930-0815 FAX • (619) 431 -7141 JOB SITE December 8, 1995 Mr. Mike E. Smith Fire Marshall 2560 Orion Way Carlsbad, CA 92008 Bruce Raddick HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION - ALGA HILLS 5830 Oberlin Dr. Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92121 Gentlemen, This is to confirm our discussion on this day. The Fire Department will provide the names and phone numbers of the individuals and/or companies that do the brush removal to the Home Owners Association through Mr. Raddick, as well as providing some field direction as to the nature of the work to be done. The Home Owners Association has agreed to comply with the brush management as called for in the City of Carlsbad fire protection letter of December 5, 1995. I have postponed the hydroseeding so that the brush management can be completed without destroying the hydroseeding. La Costa Estates will hydroseed the disturbed area at top of slope, (approximately 8 1/2 ft. wide on the average) with the approved hydroseed mix. This will be done within 10 days of notice of the brush removal being completed, subject to weather permitting. As stated, we have closed unit #96 and it will be occupied in the next few days. We are very anxious to complete all of the work at the earliest possible time and will proceed, as soon as notified, wirn our parr which has been agreed to have no fire threatening condition. I thank you and this should encapsulate this morning's discussion. Thank you, LA COSTA ESTATES, INC. Paul S. Pariser President cmc cc: Ann Hysong S City of Carlsbad via: fax & mail DEC- 6-95 WED 9:51 CARLSBAD FIRE DEPT FAX NO. 6199290256 P. 02 CityLof Carlsbad December 5,1995 Alga Hills Homeowners' Association 2372 Tcrraza Ribera Carlsbad, CA 92000 FIRE PRO II CTION REQUIREMENTS Dear Mr, Roddick: Per our conversation 12-3 95, the native vegetation covering the slope along tlwj Eastern boundary of your development presents a significant fire hazard to adjacent homes. It is my understanding that It is the duty of the Homeowners' Association to maintain the slope in a fire safe condition by virtue of ownership or common area responsibility. 1 have enclosed excerpts from thp. C.'Hy of Carlsbad Landscape Guidelines which explain the manner in which the Slope should be maintained. My purpose in unclosing the guidelines is simply to illustrate the need for defensible space. You may choose to accomplish the same level of protection by one of the following means: 1. Reduce fuel volume by the removing all highly and moderately combustible plant species, and by pruning large shrubs for a distance of sixty feet from structures. 2. Reduce fuel volume by pruning vegetation on the slope to a height of 6-12 Inches for a distance of sixty feet from structure*. Shrub type plants beyond a distance of thirty feet from structures may remain, so long as they are thinned so as to be no closer than ten feet apart. The fire protection fuel management zone extends nurward and dowjislupe from structures for a distance of GO feel- Architectural features such as decks, porches or palio covers projecting from the exposed side of the structure may not encroach into the fuel management zone. We ask that yoxi act on this manner as soon as possible. No further occupancy of finished homes will be approved until we can be certain of substantial compliance with the above requirements within a reasonable period of time. FagelofS Orion Way • Carlsbad, California 9;>Oft8-7280 • (blU) 031-2141 DEC- 6-95 WED 9=51 CARLSBAD FIRE DEPT FAX NO. 6199290256 P,03 Page 2 December 5, W5 Alga Hills I thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter. I'lease contact my office, should you have questions or comments. Sincerely, ICHAELE. SMITH Fire Marshal c, Ms. Anne Hysong, L'ily Planning Department Ms. Susan Stewart, HOA Counsel (PAX 436-3442) Mr. Uruce Roddick, HOA Bftard, FAX 931-7680 Attachment SECTION irrigation planting B-1 ' 30- ' YES - FIRE RETAHOAWT • NO TREES OR SHRUBS • R£^^OWL OF WGH FUEL SPECIES t t B~2 11 21V ( YES. TEMPORAfly • LOW f UEL SP=C ES • SELECTIVE PBUNPva OF »3* OF 'THE MODERATE FUEL SFEC1ES VOJUME - 10C«t REMOVSVL OF HIGH FUEL SPECeS ^-j1>L,,/lv^ B-3 1 2C- — < KIO MONE • SELECTIVE PflUMIMS OF 4OX OF THE WCOEHATE FUEL SPECIES VCLIWE • lam RE^^o^«L OF HC- FUEL SPECIES t^^tGf^l ' KATJVE CJNDJSTURBED: N.'«. m ODI COen m CD cn "CONDITION B" - NATIVE SLOPES fire sections * CLEARANCE 3X HEIGHT OF UNDSR STORY PO ca TI m m-a—3 <=> src T3 CD November 15, 1995 Anne Hysong, Planner City of Carlsbad Community Development 2075LasPalmasDr. Carlsbad, Ca. 92009-9758 Dear Ms. Hysong, Mr. Larry Black, Landscape Consultant for the City of Carlsbad, and I reviewed the request by Mr. Zdravecky, a homeowner in the Alga Hills Community, concerning the removal of one iron bark eucalyptus tree which is located in the common slope behind his home on Alicante. My discussion with Mr. Black revealed that you have already looked at this site and are generally in agreement concerning the removal of the eucalyptus tree, but that we must replace it Tvifh_fl variety whirrh mrnjd be compatible with the other nearby trees. With this in mind, we believe that the^eeping Bottle J3rush3vtmld be an excellent choice. In accordance with your wishes a 24" box tree wiilj^eplanted per specifications. Thank you for your assistance in this matter Sincerely, * (fe&Pttc^L^ £ E.Roddick V.P. Alga Hills HOA cc: P. Zdravecky A. Newhuis flUG 01 '95 05: 17 FIELDSTONE S.D. P. 2 The Heldstone Company, 5465 Morehouse Drive, Suite 250, San Diego, CA 92121 (619) 5464081, FAX <619) 546-9472 August 1, 1995 Pat Kelly City of Carlsbad Building Department 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, Ca 92009 Re: Alga Hills setback Dear Mr. Kelly: Enclosed is documentation supporting Fieldstone's position as we discussed earlier today regarding the setbacks on our Alga Hills lots. Page 17 of the Planning Commission minutes of June 15, 1994 provides an explanation for why the setbacks were modified as questioned on page 16 by Commissioner Erwin to a lesser setback agreement. In the definition, Ms. Hysong stated that reduced front yard setbacks are permitted 9n private driveways and that driveways are defined by planning department administrative policy as having fewer than 12 units fronting on them. The driveways are not defined in the PD Ordinance, however, the planning director defined driveways by administrative policy. Policy #24 dated August 24, 1990 states that driveways for purpose of implementing section 21.45.090 Carlsbad Municipal code and serving more than one dwelling unit is defined as having a minimum pavement with a 30 feet curb to curb and having access to a maximum of 12 dwelling units. Meeting that criteria, we refer to the City Ordinance 21.45.080, which states that the front yard setback from a private driveway as defined in subsection H of this section may be reduced to 5 feet provided that guest parking is dispersed along the entire driveway or that the width of the driveway is adequate to accommodate parking on one side. We feel that this documentation supports the construction of the homes as they exist in the Alga Hills project. We appreciate your immediate consideration in this matter due to the critical situation of having homeowners ready to move into their homes. It is our belief that if this was an issue with the City that it should have been addressed at one of the many City inspections that we have previously called for and have successfully received. I look forward to your response. Sincerely, Jim. Hansen Regional Manager JH/dhp ftUG 01 '95 05-'18 FIELDSTONE S.D.P.3 PLANNING COMMISSION June 15.1994 PAGE 17 said they would be here tonight. She is not convinced that Fieidstone has done everything possible to sell the lots. If they want to break the agreement, they shoufd either compensate the homeowners or provide a park which will enhance the values of the current homes. She also stated that parking is troublesome in the area. In order to leave room tor emergency vehicles, you can only park on one side of the street. Mike Conger, 2375 Terraza Panga, Carlsbad, addressed the Commission and stated that he is on the Qoard of the homeowners' association and is also on the architectural committee. Ever since he has been on the Board, he has tried to keep the homeowners advised of what is going on. A newsletter is sent out with monthly billings. They have been discussing the issues with Fieidstone at every meeting over the past one and a half years. The Board has declined to support the proposed project because it only meets minimum architectural guidelines. Many people have stated that they want the lots built out but they don't seem to be at this meeting. Fieidstone is a known quantity. For information purposes, the CC&R's require that front and back landscaping b« completed within 6 months. Barbara Notder, 7085 Murillo Lane, Carlsbad, addressed the Commission and stated that her home overlooks the vacant lots. She was told by her realtor when she purchased that regular homes would be built. She-has an ocean view. She attends 90% of all homeowner meetings. She was also mad that Fieidstone postponed what they planned to do over the years. She is in favor of getting these homes built because, she is tired of the dirt. Vice-Chairman Wetehons inquired who she received her notice from. Ms. Nolder replied that she received a notice Sunday morning. . • . Doug Ayis, Fieidstone, 6670 B Camino Real; Carlsbad, returned to the podium for rebuttal. He stated that Fieidstone has been in business 20 years. They receive very high appraisals. He challenged anyone to ask for an appraisal if they don't know the real value of their property. Commissioner Erwin is concerned about the front vard setbacks. He would like to know what standard<4tUJMs. Ht^ev were built under with 12' setbacks. IMs. Hysong stated that reduced front yard setbacks are permitted onprivaTeclrwewa^sandT^^ defined by Planning Department administrative policy as having fewer than 12 units fronting on them. Mr. Wayne replied that the ordinance was revised in 1986. At that time the Planning Commission did not want to reduce the street widths so it permitted reduced setbacks on driveways. Driveways were not defined in. the P. D. Ordinance; therefore, the Planning Director defined driveways by administrative policy^ Commissioner Monroy supports the staff recommendation. He likes the fact that the home styles are each different. Even though there is duplication on two homes, they are spread far apart. Mr. Avis stated that Reldstone will sell the homes for as much as possible. If we undercut the present homeowners, it would not be cost effective. Fieldstorte would rather hold onto the tots. Commissioner Monroy is concerned about the length of the development. Brad Griggs, Fieidstone, stated that they plan to build them all at one time. Fieidstone will cooperate with the real estate brokerage to sell the property. : There being no other persons desiring to address the Commission on this topic, Vice-Chairman Welshons declared the public testimony closed and opened the item for discussion among the Commission members. Ms. Hysong stated that Council was aware of the size of the lots when they approved Condition #30. Due to citizen concern, that condition was placed on the lots. The condition does not require approval of the homeowners in Alga Hills. There are no landscape requirements for the rear yards but the CC&fl's do state that landscaping must be done in the front and back yards. Regarding the comment about parking, the street width is 32 ft. .so guests may park on the opposite side of that single-loaded street. MINUTES '&''^&U9 •. POLICY HOt 24 p 4 EFFECTIVE OATCl PLAXHXKa D8PXRTK2NT !POLICY The following administrative policy shall become effective immediately. However, it shall only apply to applications deemed complete on or affcar the effective data. Additionally, it shall •PpXy to previously approved projects; that seek an amendment if th« application for aaid amandnant ia daemad cowplata on or following tha affective data of thii policy. Saetion 21,43.090 of tha Planned Dev«lopm«nt Ordinance praaantly contain* atandardc which diftinguiah between a drivaway and a •treat. Hovavar, no definition daaoribino; the diffaranca b*twaan a atraat and a drivaway ia provided. Until tha Ordinance is Qitended and a note formal definition i» prepared, the following definition of a drivaway shall be used: DRIVEWAY - Provides *cce§« froa a public or private atraat to parking •paea«/ gazagt(s) or siailar struatuvss. The purpose o* a driveway is act to provide for vehicular through traffic batvaan properties or projsets or to provide tha required street frontage for individual lots. Drivaway for tha purpose of implementing Saetion 31743.090 (Carlsbad Municipal Coda) and serving «ora than ona dw«lling unit is defined as having a minimum pavement width of 30 f«»t curb to eyrb and having access to aaaxiaua of twalva (12) dwelling units* All units having direct and/or indirect: aecasa to a loop orivaway shall, ba counted toward tha maximum 12 dwelling units. For driveways that do not exceed 30 feet in widthy guest parking per 21.45.090 would have to be "dispersed" in bays along the entire length of the driveway. "Dispersed* shall be interpreted to mean that the guest parking space shall be no more than too feet .measured in * logical walking path from the entrance of the unit it could be considered to serve. In projects that have single loaded driveways, the driveway can be increased to a maximum of 32 feet to allow parking on the side away fron the structures. Guest parking on driveways shall be supplied proportionally along the driveway to :the number of units served on the driveway. If 12 or more dwelling units are contained in a single structure, it shall be considered to be served by a driveway for setback purposes if that driveway is primarily for providing access toparking spaces, garage(s), or similar structure(s). APPROVED BY. I . MICHAEL J. HVLZMI1 Planning Director arb Wl R I A**WWM P.5 21.45.080 land uses and with circulation pattern* and open space on adjoining properties. It shall not constitute a disruptive element to the neighborhood or commu- nity; (4) The internal street system shall not be a dom- inant feature in the overall design, rather it should be designed for the efficient and safe flow of vehi- cles without creating a disruptive influence on the activity and function of any common areas Major Arterial: forty feet Secondary Arterial: thirty feet This setback shall be mounded and landscaped to buffer residential units from traffic on the adjacent arteriais. (2) Front Yard (A) The from yard setback for single-family dwellings shall be twenty feet; however, ^setbacjcs may _ba varied to a fifteen-foot average wit facilities as indicated in the design guidelines »anu-jten:fooJ.ia)flteynL Oarages with entries that face al; (5) Common areas and recreational facilities shall be located so as to be readily accessible to the occu- pants of the dwelling units and shall be well-related to any common open spaces provided, as indicated in the design guidelines manual; (6) Architectural harmony within the develop* ment and within the neighborhood and community shall be obtained so far as practicable. (Ord. 9823 5 4,1987; Ord. 9631 9 2 (part), 1982) 21.45.090 Development standards. In addition to the general provisions of this title, the requirements of the underlying zones and this chapter, a planned development shall comply with the Mowing standards: (a) Density. The number of dwelling units In a planned development shall not exceed the density permitted by the underlying zone. The density regu- lations of the underlying zone may be applied to the total developable area of the planned development rather than separately to individual lots. In no case shall the density be inconsistent with the general plan. The density on the developed portion of the site shall be compatible with surrounding develop- ment In cases where two or more general plan land use designations fall within the boundaries of a planned development the density may not be trans* ferred from one general plan designation to another, (b)-Setbacks, (1) Arterials. All units adjacent to any road shown on the circulation dement of the general plan shall maintain as a minimum the following setback* from the right-of-way: • Prime Arterial: fifty feet directly onto a public or private a minimum setback of twenty shall maintain front yard jBliyjte dnVeway, jsideflned in lufe. section^may be reduced to fixe. faatjDroyjde thatjrcest parking] it dlspeisedT along' the entire driveway or that. Uw.w^bXp way is adeouate to accommodate oarldn lidejjarage* feeing directly onto a private tbatnave less than a twenty-foot setback shall be equipped with an automatic garage door opener. (B) Ail muldfamjiy units fronting on a public or private street shall maintain a minimum of a twenty-foot front yard setback. Garages that face onto a private driveway serving an attached multi- family project may have a five foot setback provid- ed that guest parking is dispersed along the entire driveway or that the width of the driveway is ade- quate to accommodate parking on one tide. In this case all garages shall be equipped with automatic garage door openers. (Q The front yard setback shall be measured from the right-of-way line in the case of a public street and from the edge of the driveway, curb or sidewalk, whichever ii closer to the structure subject to the setback, in the case of a private street or private driveway. f (D) It is the intent of this section to provide sub- stantial setback variation from a private or public street as shown in the design manual and shall not be construed 10 allow a uniform fifteen-foot setback. The modifications in setback shall not be allowed where there is the potential for adverse traffic or visual impacts. At least forty percent of the front yard setback of detached single-family residences shall consist of landscaping. 713 EXHIBIT "B" LOTS 1-8, 235-241 note. Q c/i ALGA HILLS • The Fieldstone Company (S ') CITY OF CARLSBAD INTER-OFFICE CORRESPONDENC DATE: TO: PLANNING DEPARTMENT/SENIOR MANAGEMENT FROM: Engineering Department SUBJECT: REVIEW OF ADJUSTMENT PLAT ADJ 4 to 5 Attached is one Adjustment Plat. Please review and return your comments to f-r&nk TTimenO within in one week (by <5/£ J./9*> \ Thank you for your cooperation. REPLY: (L 04^^ 2 Signature Date 4 '95 16:02 FROM COLDUELL BflNKER PftGE.002 coLOtueix COWWEU. BANKER RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE 295 N. EL CAMIW REAL #101 ENCINITAS.CA 92031 5/4/95 Ms. Ann HysongCity of Carlsbad Planning Department RE: Alga Heights Lot Elevation Switch Dear Ann: Thank you for your time yesterday regarding the switching elevations of lot 91 and 90. As I explained our buyerlikes lot 91 but wants the elevation on 90. We will keep the elevations ,structural and building pads exactly the same as approved by the city. We will just switch the elevations with no changes to them. I really appreciate your hel£ in the matter. Alan Chilcoat Coldwell-Banker #?y ?/ LA COSTA ESTATES, INC. 2767 VISTA DELORO • CARLSBAD, CA 92009 • (619) 930-0813 OFFICE • (619) 930-0815 FAX • (619) 431-7141 JOB SITE JULY 5, 1995 ANN HYSONG CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DEPT. RE: ALGA HEIGHTS PERMIT APPROVAL COLOR SELECTIONS DEAR ANN, ENCLOSED ARE OUR COLOR SELECTIONS FOR THE REMAINING TEN HOMES. PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL ONCE YOU HAVE HAD A CHANCE TO REVIEW THEM. THANK YOU, SUSAN REID LA COSTA STATES, INC.IVQ > 2767 VISTA DEL ORO • CARLSBAD, CA 92009 «(619) 930-0813 OFFICE • (619) 930-0815 FAX • (619) 431 -7141 JOB SITE FEBRUARY 24, 1995 MR. AL NEUHUIS ARCHITECTURE COMMITTEE ALGA HILLS HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION C/O MARQIS MANAGEMENT GROUP 6440 LUSK BLVD, # D-100 SAN DIEGO, CA 92121-2758 RE: OVERHEAD GARAGE DOORS - ALGA HEIGHTS DEAR AL: THANK YOU FOR REVIEWING THE INPUT ON THE GARAGE DOORS. CONFIRMING OUR DISCUSSION AFTER YOUR REVIEW OF THE MATERIAL YOU DECIDED THAT IT WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE FOR US TO 'CHANGE TO AN INSULATED RAISED PANEL STEEL GARAGE DOOR INSTEAD OF A WOOD DOOR. WE REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER. SINCERELY, PAULS. PARISER CC: ALAN CHILCOAT CC: ANN HYSONG PROJECT MEMO CITY OF CARLSBAD — PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO J5LAC& FROM: Mitt? PROJECT/PERMIT NO (A COSTA SUBJECT: M Y DATE: I TIME: U>7$ 13 9 ^ 77/g T~Q H<lls Ptetmrng-Birector/Acting Agent WHITE - Job Site; YELLOW - File; PINK - Inspector LA COSTA ESTATES, INC. P.O. BOX 160278 BIG SKY, MONTANA 59716 406 995-4942 JOB SITE 406 995-4181 OFFICE 406 995-4068 FAX TRANSMITTAL TO: ANN HYSONG COMPANY NAME: CITY OF CARLSBAD FROM: SUSAN REID DATE: 12-9-94 I REALLY ENJOYED MEETING YOU YESTERDAY AND APPRECIATE THE TIME YOU SPENT GOING OVER COLOR SELECTIONS FOR OUR 13 LOTS. I FEEL COMFORTABLE THAT WE BOTH ARE AIMING FOR THE SAME GOAL IN THE SUBDIVISION. FORTUNATELY OUR ROOF TILE SAMPLES DID ARRIVE THIS MORNING AND I NOW CAN BE MORE DEFINITIVE ON WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SELECT. I AM SENDING WITH THIS TRANSMITTAL A FULL SET OF THE TILES SO YOU CAN SEE THE ACTUAL TEXTURE AND COLOR THAT WE WILL BE USING. I HAVE ALSO ENCLOSED PAINT COLOR CHIPS FOR THE SIDING AND STUCCO THAT SHOULD BLEND BOTH WITH THE ROOF COLORS AND WITH EACH OTHER AND YET MAINTAIN AN INDIVIDUALIZED LOOK. AT THIS POINT IN TIME, IF FEEL COMFORTABLE IN SAYING THAT THESE ARE THE SELECTIONS WE WILL BE USING FOR THE PROJECT, UNLESS THERE IS SOME PROBLEM WITH AVAILABILITY OR A SPECIFIC HOMEOWNER REQUEST, OR SOMETHING UNFORSEEN, AT WHICH POINT I WILL CONTACT YOU. THE COLOR SELECTIONS WE WOULD LIKE TO USE FOR THE PERMIT APPLICATIONS PRESENTLY BEING CONSIDERED ARE AS FOLLOWS: LOT 95 - ROOF TILE - SHAKE COCO BROWN 47180 SIDING & STUCCO WISPY WHITE B54-H-1W BRICK STANDARD RED BRICK LOT 94 - ROOF TILE - BARREL/S CHESTNUT BROWN 16200 STUCCO ANTIQUE VEIL B59-H-1W LOT 93 - ROOF TILE - BARREL/S SHADOW GREY 23100 STUCCO CRUSHED ICE E147-H-1W SINCE WE ARE LEAVING THIS WEEKEND AND WON'T BE BACK UNTIL THE FIRST OF THE YEAR, I WOULD APPRECIATE YOU REVIEWING THESE COLORS TOPAY AND LETTING ME KNOW IF THIS IS ACCEPTABLE FOR YOUR APPROVAL OF THE PERMIT APPLICATION. I BELIEVE THESE WERE THE ONLY ITEMS PENDING FROM THE PLANNING DEPT. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT' 944-3800 EXT. 312 OR 314. AGAIN, THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP. PAGE TWO DECEMBER 9, 1994 TRANSMITTAL TO ANN HYSONG COLORS FOR "ALGA HEIGHTS" 13 LOTS COLOR SAMPLES FOR CONCRETE ROOF TILE: SHAKE STYLE: LIGHT CHARCOAL BLEND 47163 COCO BROWN 47180 COCOMO BLEND 47195 MISSION S OR BARREL STYLE: SHADOW GREY 23100 CHESTNUT BROWN 16200 MISSION RED BLEND 16430 COLOR SAMPLES FOR SIDING AND STUCCO PAINT: WISPY WHITE WINSOME ANTIQUE VEIL SNOWSTORM SILVER SLICE GUN POWDER CRUSHED ICE SNOWFLAKES PI LAP SAND PEBBLE TAN TOUCH PERCALE GORGEOUS FIGURINE LOVERS KNOT CHIFFON YELLOW PAMPAS WHITE BEIGE CHALK DEC 15 '94 10:55 RICK ENGR. SftN DIEGOTR. • ' ' 5620 Friars Road Rlf^lCl San Diego California 92110-2596 (619)291-0707 P. 1/2 CDMPANY Fax Transmittal To: Office: From: Date: Time: Job*: Fax#: Afin Hysong } City of Carlsbad - Planning Dept. Bob Dean December 15, 1994 10:00 a.m. J-12455 ALGA HILLS 438-0894 Pages to follow, including cover sheet: 2 Rick Engineering Company Fax No. (619) 291-4165 Comments: Preliminary plot of Building on Lot 88. Per our discussion, we are having difficulties in maintaining a 20' front setback. Please review and call me. cc: J1» • 7s- City of Carlsbad Planning Department FAX T R A NSMITTAL DATE: TIME SENT: // / $j—> TO: COMPANY: PHONE #: FAX#: NUMBER OF PAGES BEING TRANSMITTED: (INCLUDING FAX TRANSMITTAL) FROM: DEPT:PLANNING PHONE #\ (619) 438-1161 FAX #: (619 438-0894 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: V 2O75 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, California 92OO9-4859 • (619) 438-1161 » PRIVATE STORM DRAINEASEMENT. SCALE breTioiThe Fieldstone Company, 5465 Mor?house Drive, Suite 250, San Diego, CA 92121 (619) 546-8081, FAX: (619) 546-9472 October 13, 1994 Ann Hysong, Planner City of Carlsbad Planning Department 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 RE: ALGA HILLS UPPER 13 CUSTOM LOTS Dear Ann: Pursuant to my meeting with you approximately two weeks ago, I have enclosed the revised plot of Lot 97 from a Plan 6 to a Plan 5. This request is made for the following reasons: 1. The owner of the property, Mr. Paul Pariser of La Costa Estates, Inc., would like to be able to model his plans in this location. Because he only has three (3) plans he is building, this location is the ideal spot to locate his models. 2. Currently there are seven plan 6's and two plan 5's, and four plan 7's. By revising the Plan 6 to a Plan 5, it would result in a mix of six Plan 6's, three Plan 5's and four Plan 7's. This revised mix would create more diversity on the street scene as well as the rear elevations along Paseo Ganderlano. 3. The architectural style of the revised Plan 5 would be in character with the architectural style of the Plan 6, which it would be replacing. 4. The current depth of this lot and the net buildable area, make it ideally suited to plot the Plan 5 versus any other lot located within the 13 custom lots. Additionally, this lot is located at the most northerly portion of the property and is "tucked away" from the visibility of a normal street scene, thereby minimizing any negative architectural impacts (if any), that it may be creating for the project. [. Ann Hysong October 13, 1994 Page -2- In summary, I believe this request is within the purview of the discretion of the Planning Director to authorize this change. It is my hope that you would be able to support this request, and as such, indicate so by signing a copy of the enclosed letter and returning it in the enclosed envelope to our office. In the meantime, should you have any further questions or comments, please feel free to give me a call at 546-8081. Best Regards, Bradley Project Manager BPG:v Enclosure: cc: Ray Martin, Rick Engineering Paul Pariser, La Costa Estates, Inc. ACKNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPTED BY The City of Carlsbad Planning Department Michael Planning Director t •6V 4.93' 30.11' fft The-Fieldstone Company, 5465^orehouse Drive, Suite 250, San Diego, CA 92llRl9) 546-8081, FAX: (619) 546-9472 July 25, 1994 To Alga Hills Homeowners R2: TJPDATB ON FIELD3TONE UPPER AND LOWER LOTS AT ALGA HILLS Dear Fielclstone Homeowner: I am writing this important letter to you, to report on the process and status of the construction of homes on the above referenced lots at the Alga Hills community. Yet, more importantly, I am writing to clear up any misunderstanding regarding the Fieldstone Company, that may have developed within the community over the past two months by various flyers that were circulated. It is very crucial to us that you clearly understand the facts surrounding trie process, which has taken place with the City of Carlsbad and your own homeowner's association Beard of Directors, regarding the above referenced lots in your community. We value our relationship with you as a Fieldstone homeowner and we believe you should know the truth. First, I would like to state that you should be very proud of your homeowner's association Board of Directors, and the manner in which they conducted themselves during this process to establish the architecture and the building program for the vacant lots. The job of being a board member for any homeowner's association can be very rewarding, while at the same time, very trying. Your Board worked for almost two years with Fialdstone and the members of the. Alga Hills Homeowner's Association, to develop a written agreement acceptable to Fieldstone and the Alga 'Hills Homeowner's Association. The agreement essentially creates additional value for the community. The enrichment of additional common area improvements (at Fieldstone's cost), and the casting of high development standards and exterior features, ensuring the overall quality of the homes to ,-be built on the vacant lots, are the two primary facets of the agreement. The City of Carlsbad also looked out for your best interest in the process of establishing the architecture and building program for the lots. After bringing in the approved plans of the homeowner's association to the City Planning Department for their review and approval, we were asked to go further in differentiating the proposed homes on the lots from one another. As a result of the input from the Planning Department, we have designed 26 different exterior elevations. Additionally, the Planning Department requested that we meet with the adjoining neighbors across Alicante Poad, to gain their input and approval. We agreed and essentially fulfilled all of these additional planning requirements. Alga Hills Homeowners July 25, 1994 Page -2- The Planning Department, in spite of its purview to approve our project administratively, decided that it would be important for the Planning Commission to make a determination that our architecture was in compliance with the original intent of the 1986 condition of approval and use of the property. The Planning Commission then noticed the surrounding neighbors of the public hearing, and subsequently, approved our architecture and building program on June 15, 1994. While all this process was very lengthy and time consuming, as an Alga Hills homeowner, you should be very pleased with the outcome. I have summarized the significance of the results for you below: « As a member of the homeowner's association, you will receive additional common area improvements, which will enhance the look of the community. • As a member of the homeowner's association, you will be assured that specific design and architectural features will be established for all future homes built on the lots, whether Fieldstone is the builder or not. « The building of the lots all at one time, alleviates the time frame that the common annoyances surrounding the construction of any new home, will be prevalent. Having the buildout over a longer period of time would exacerbate these common annoyances, particularly to those surrounding homeowners who may be mostly affected by the construction activities on the lots. • Additional provisions have been made in the agreement between Fieldstone and the homeowner's association, to minimizing inconvenience to the adjoining homes to the lots, who are potentially affected by the normal construction activities. • There has been an exhaustive amount of detail and effort poured into the design and outcome of the building program for the 28 lots. This is truly a process that solicited participation from many facets. As a homeowner, you should feel confident that the homes to be built will be a positive attribute to.the Alga Hills community. Alga Hills Homeowners July 25, 1994 ' • Page -3- Finally, to set the record straight, there are some important points that need clarification. 1. While we have all seen a general decline in the real estate market over the past several years, the real estate market is cyclical. We expect that the real estate market will rebound, and there are some indicators that this is starting to- happen. Contrary to some beliefs, Fieldstone does not control the real estate market going up or down. (If we could control the real estate market, why would we lower prices versus increasing prices?) Should we build the homes on the vacant lots, the prices we will establish for the new homes at Alga Hills will be reflective of the highest market prices we will be able to achieve, subject to the overall real estate market conditions at the time we open for sale. Because the square footage, lot size, architectural features, and general overall house design differ from the Alga Hills homes, we would expect that the sales prices will be comparably higher than the current resale prices in the Alga Hills community. 2. Contrary to what was handed out on a "Red Alert" flyer recently, the court case regarding our project in Mira Mesa did not prohibit us from lowering prices in our new home communities. We prevailed in the outcome of the lawsuit. In fact, the attorney who represented the other side, is now disbarred from practicing law in California, due to his unethical legal practices. 3. Fieldstone is a highly ethical and value based company. We have a philosophy in creating a "win-win" solution for all parties. We have been completely up front, open, and in line with our intentions to develop a good and solid long term solution for the Alga Hills community as a whole. Thank you for allowing us to set the record straight. Again, we value you as our customer and our reputation as a .company. Please feel free to call me should you have any other questions regarding this letter. Best Regards, Bradle v Project Manager BPGzv f City of Carlsbad PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF DECISION July 7, 1994 The Fieldstone Company 5465 Morehouse Drive, Suite 250 San Diego, CA 92121 Attention: Bradley P. Griggs RE: PCD 94-01 - ALGA HILLS CUSTOM LOTS At the Planning Commission meeting of June 15, 1994, your application was considered. The Commission voted 5-1 (Monroy) to APPROVE Lots 88-100 and 4-2 (Erwin/Nielsen) to APPROVE Lots 1-8 and 235-241 of your request. Some decisions are final at Planning Commission, and others automatically go forward to City Council. If you have any questions regarding the final dispositions of your application, please call the Planning Department at (619) 438-1161. Sincerely, MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER Planning Director d 'ir^-'\ MJH:AH:vd Enclosed: Planning Commission Resolution No. 3673. 2O75 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, California 92OO9-1576 • (619)438-1161 City of Carlsbad Planning Department June 20, 1994 California Department of Fish and Game Department of Fish and Game PO Box 944209 Sacramento, CA 94244-2090 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DETERMINATION EXEMPTION FROM FEES FOR PCD 94-01 ALGA HILLS CUSTOM LOTS To Whom It May Concern: Subsequent to the City Council's approval of the Alga Hills subdivision (CT 84-41) on June 3, 1986, the required Notice of Determination was filed. At that time the required Fish and Game environmental fee was not required. This Notice of Determination is being filed for a supplemental project approval of the same project for which the fee is not required. Therefore, this Notice of Determination is exempt from the payment of any additional fees. Sincerely, MICHAEL J. HOLZMlLLER Planning Director MJH:AH:vd c: File Copy 2O75 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, California 92OO9-1576 • (619)438-1161