HomeMy WebLinkAboutCD 2019-0023; SLOWIK ADU; Admin Decision LetterJanuary 8, 2020
Mark Morris
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SUBJECT: CD 2019-0023 (DEV2017-0216}-SLOWIK ADU
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The City Planner has completed a review of your application for Consistency Determination CD 2019-0023,
(APN: 207-064-02-00) which is a modification to Coastal Development Permit CDP 2017-0064 that
approved the construction of a detached 1,200-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) located at
3960 Sunnyhill Drive.
After careful consideration of the request, the City Planner has determined that the request meets all of
the findings below and APPROVES this request. The proposed modifications include:
• Modifying the slope transitions to minimize retaining walls.
• Adjusting the site plan to accommodate minor modifications to the building footprint.
• Shifting the detached garage away from the side and rear property lines.
In order for a Discretionary Permit Consistency Determination to be approved, all of the following findings
must be made:
1) No project condition, feature, facility or amenity is changed or deleted that had been considered
essential to the project's design, quality, safety or function in that the proposed project still
consists of a detached ADU and garage of the same size in generally the same location as
previously approved.
2) The request represents an upgrade in overall design features and or materials and improves upon
the project's compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood in that it eliminates excessive
retaining walls which will improve the project's compatibility with the surrounding
neighborhood.
3) The proposed revision does not change the density or boundary of the subject property.
4) The proposed revision does not involve the addition of a new land use not shown on the original
permit.
5) The proposed revision does not rearrange the major land uses within the development.
6) The proposed revision does not create changes of greater than ten percent provided that
compliance will be maintained with the applicable development standards of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code in that setbacks are being increased, and all other development standards such
as lot coverage, height and parking are maintained.
7) The proposed change will not result in any significant environmental impact, and/or require
additional mitigation.
BJ The proposed change would not result in any health, safety or welfare impacts.
Community & Economic Development
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9) There were not any major issues or controversies associated with the original project which would
be exacerbated with the proposed change.
10) The proposed change would not be readily discernable to the decision makers as being
substantially different from the project as originally approved in that the building modifications
and placement are only slightly altered and the building area and building height remain as
approved.
Therefore, the City Planner has determined that the application qualifies for a consistency determination
with the approved permit and approves the changes to the project based on Planning Division
Administrative Policy No. 35.
Please submit two (2) blueline copies (24" X 36") of all applicable exhibits for the project file of the
amended site plan. The copies must be submitted, stamped "Consistency Determination," and signed by
the City Planner prior to issuance of any grading or building permits for the project. The Consistency
Determination Title Block stamp, and other Title Block stamps, can be downloaded from the City's website
at http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/planning/applications.asp. The Title Block (stamp) is
located at the bottom of the page.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact your project planner, Chris
Garcia at 760-602-4622 or chris.garcia@carlsbadca.gov.
CITY OF CARLSBAD
DON NEU, AICP
City Planner
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c: Sharon Slowik, 3960 Sunnyhill Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Kyrenne Chua, Project Engineer
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