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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-12-12; Planning Commission; ; MS 402 - JORDAN SUBDIVISIONSTAFF REPORT DATE: December 12, 1979 Af TO: Planning Commission FROM: Planning Department SUBJECT: MS-402; Minor Subdivision creating Pan Handle Lots On Park Drive APPLICANT: Jordan BACKGROUND Location and Description of Property The subject property is an approximately 1.60 acre site located on the west side of Park Drive, just north of Sunrise Circle. The majority of the site is undeveloped, except for a single family residence in the southeast corenr and several sheds near the center of the site. The property slopes downward to the west of an approximate 7'. slope. Several large eucalyptus and pine trees exist along Park Drive and also near the central western portion of the site. It appears as though the proposed driveways may necessitate removal of at least one or two of these trees. Also, approximately 225 cubic yards of balanced cut and fill is proposed in order to create the desired pad levels and driveways. Existing Zoning Subject property: R-1-7500 North: R-1-7500 South: R-1-7500 East: R-1-7500 West: R-1-7500 Existing Land Use Subject property: Single-family residence North: Single-family residence South: Single-family residence East: Single-family residence West: Vacant-,,,,,jLy': L GENERAL PLAN INFORMATION 1. Land Use Element The City's current land use plan designates the subject property for low-medium density (0 - 1 du/ac) residential development. the lots as proposed would be consistent with this land use designation. . . 2. Public Facilities E3ement Sewer Service: The existing single-family residence on the subject property is currently utilizing a septic system for sewage disposal. The two pan-handle lots created by this subdivision would also utilize septic systems, since sufficient area for the leach lines is available on each lot. Schools: The project is located within the Carlsbad Unified School District. The school district has indicated, by letter, that the physical school facilities will be available concurrent with need, for this project. Water: The City of Carlsbad is responsible for water service to the subject property. Gas and Electric Service: The San Diego Gas & Electric Company provides gas and electrical service to the subject property. On-site and _adiacent_ Public Improvements: All necessary on-site an ad publ_ ic improvements can be required as per the City's public improvement ordinance or as conditions of approval. Other Public Facilities: The City Council and Planning Commission have determined that they are not prepared to find that all other public facilities necessary to serve this project will be available concurrent with need. The Planning Commission may, by inclusion of an appropriate condition, require that the project contribute to the costs of such facilities accord- ing to City Council Policy No. 17. Since the developernnt would pay its appropriate share of the public facilities it would require, the Planning Commission could be assured that the requirements of the Public Facilities Element of the General Plan would be satisfied. In addition, park-in-lieu fees could be required as a condition of approval. 3. Other Elements of the General Plan The proposed project is consistent with all other elements of the City's current General Plan. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT The proposed project is exempt from the Carlsbad Environmental Protection Ordinance. Specifically, section 19.04.090(c)4 exempts "pan-handle lot variances in R-]. Zones in developed areas." HISTORY AND RELATED CASES Presently James Drive deadends and abutts the subject property at the site's northwest corner. The project site and adjacent properties have been designated as part of the City's "super Block Study." This study identifies areas there is a potential to reduce excessively through to extension and/or development of James Drive is one street which City staff regard to its extension through this parti block. 1 of the City wherc large blocks interior streets. has studied with u1arly large CT 74-15, Patterson Request for a 17 lot subdivision on 4.74 acre parcel located at the northwest corner of Hillside and Park Drive. This project was proposed several lots to the south of the property currently under construction. In order to serve the subdivision, the plans showed an extension of James Drive connecting with Park Drive. However, the Planning Commission tabled the matter on August 13, 1974, in order to allow the Planning and Engineering departments time to work out design and technical problems for the project. No subsequent action was taken and therefore the file was closed. Major Planning Considerations 1. Should the project be approved in lieu of further study regarding the extension of James Drive along the western edge of the property? SO- It iN pf.4t_7/6AL -fl JAMES t7iVE. ,4.J/Mv1k1_6 5tfa.L4 ft, PEWIC J> 2. Would the e:tension of James Drive provide more efficient access to the site, rather than the pan-handles as currently proposed? 3. Does the proposed subdivision provide adequate access for public service vehicles to the subiect property? ,Jot AS pE51PtA3tt 4 4. Would the project set a precedent for similar proposals in the immediate area? y - FMfl/Ln-?t OF - ptZl"E crgwv& tOL-P ms 11/15 1- A - I 10 Y. ;- C,. 103 - I MS-40?_ JOF7AN CASE 1,10.NO. _M' Date Recd j PC Date7 J rfi Description of Re est: LO Address or Locaz'on of Reque : AA--1V- es Apnlicant:_______ or Arch. A Brief Legal: - Assessor Book:?. _Page :e7_-? __Parcel: 3 General Plan Land Us Descripion:_– M -i2) -. 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