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October 28, 1997
Mr. Gary Nessim
2987 Highland Dr
Carlsbad CA 92008
SUBJECT: PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO 2987 HIGHLAND DRIVE
Dear Gary:
The City has completed its research of the facts surrounding your proposed
development of a three story Victorian-style home at the northwest corner of Highland
Drive and Carlsbad Village Drive. Attached is a history of events leading up to the
current situation. Based upon this history, there are two approaches to acquiring a
building permit.
Your first option would be to redesign the proposed single family home to meet the
maximum building height and number of stories required by your underlying zoning.
Since the zoning of the property is R-l-15,000, the maximum building height is 30 feet to
the peak of the roof and the maximum number of stories is two. The redesigned plans
could then be approved by the Planning Department during building permit review.
Should you wish to process your project through the public hearing process, you may
apply for a variance for increased building height. The variance would be heard by the
Planning Commission, however staff would not be able to support a variance for
increased building height on an unconstrained lot. Should the Planning Commission not
approve your variance, their decision could be appealed to the City Council.
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the future development of your single family home.
Please feel free to contact myself or Michael Grim at (760) 438-1 16, extension 4499 if
you have any questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL J. HOLZIMILLER
Planning Director
Attachment
C: Councilmember Finnila
Councilmember Nygaard
City Manager
Community Development Director
2075 Las Palmas Dr. - Carlsbad, CA 92009-1 576 - (760) 438-11 61 FAX (760) 438-0894 @