HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-07; Planning Commission; ; AMEND 2020-0004/CDP 2020-0015 (DEV2020-0104) – BROWN RESIDENCE
Item No.
Application complete date: August 12, 2020
P.C. AGENDA OF: October 7, 2020 Project Planner: Jessica Bui
Project Engineer: David Rick
SUBJECT: AMEND 2020-0004/CDP 2020-0015 (DEV2020-0104) – BROWN RESIDENCE – Request for
approval of an amendment to Planned Unit Development PUD 99-01 and a Coastal
Development Permit to construct a 189-sqare-foot addition to an existing 1,411-square-
foot, one-story, single-family residence, an extension of an existing concrete patio with
new exterior stairs, and replacement of the existing, detached two-car garage, located at
265 Chinquapin Avenue within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program (LCP)
and Local Facilities Management Zone 1. The project site is located within the appealable
area of the California Coastal Commission. The City Planner has determined that the
project belongs to a class of projects that the State Secretary for Resources has found do
not have a significant impact on the environment, and it is therefore categorically exempt
pursuant to Section 15301(e)(1) – Existing Facilities – of the state California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 19.04.070(A)(1)(b).
I. RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 7385 to APPROVE Planned
Unit Development Amendment AMEND 2020-0004 and Coastal Development Permit CDP 2020-0015
based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
Background: The existing single-family residence is part of a condominium project approved on March 15,
2000, under CT 99-01/SDP 99-02/PUD 99-01/CP 00-01/CDP 99-02- Carlsbad Beach Estates. The
development includes 1.11 acres with three single-family residential structures on individual lots (one of
which has an attached accessory dwelling unit [ADU]) and six single-family airspace condominium units
on a single common lot, for a total of 9 dwelling units plus the ADU. The subject single-family residence
is on one of the individual lots. The residence was existing prior to the approval of the project and was
conditioned to be retained as part of the condominium project. Planning Commission Resolution No.
4730, approving PUD 99-01/CP 00-01, had specific conditions of approval nos. 2 and 3 that require
approval of a Planned Unit Development Amendment for any remodeling or replacement of the subject
single-family dwelling, and any room additions within the project. Furthermore, the remodeled or
replaced residence must comply with all applicable Planned Unit Development standards in place at the
time of the remodeling. Because Carlsbad Municipal Code Sections 21.45.190 and 21.45.100 now contain
clear thresholds and criteria for projects that require PUD amendments, staff is proposing to eliminate
these two conditions of the original PUD 99-01.
Project Site/Setting: The project is located at 265 Chinquapin Avenue, on the south side of the street and
east of the intersection with Garfield Street. The lot is 0.16 acres (6,930 square feet) in size. The site is
currently developed with an existing 1,411-square-foot, one-story, single-family residence and 446-
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square-foot detached two-car garage. Table “A” below includes the General Plan designations, zoning and
current land uses of the project site and surrounding properties.
TABLE A – General Plan Designations
Location General Plan Designation Zoning Current Land Use
Site Residential (R-23) Residential Density –
Multiple (RD-M)
One-Family Dwelling
North R-23 RD-M Multiple-Family Dwelling
South R-23 RD-M Multiple-Family Dwelling
East R-23 RD-M Multiple-Family Dwelling
West R-15 RD-M Multiple-Family Dwelling
Proposed Residential Construction: The project proposes to add approximately 189 square feet to the
existing 1,411-square-foot, one-story residence to extend the master bedroom, master bathroom and
kitchen. The remodel of the existing residence includes an approximate 117-square-foot extension of an
existing concrete patio with new exterior stairs and the additions are proposed toward the rear of the lot.
In addition, the existing 446-square-foot, two-car detached garage will be demolished to construct a new,
541-square-foot, two-car, detached garage in the same area as the existing, which is in the rear portion
of the lot. A 541-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is proposed above the new detached garage.
The ADU will be administratively reviewed and acted upon by the City planner through a separate Minor
Coastal Development Permit (CDP 2020-0014) subsequent to the planning Commission’s action on the
current applications. The CDP for the ADU is contingent on the approval of AMEND 2020-0004 and CDP
2020-0015 because the new garage must be approved in order to construct the proposed ADU above it.
The height of the addition to the one-story residence is proposed at 15’ – 5”, which matches the existing
residence and is below the maximum allowed height of 30 feet. The addition to the residence and the
new garage are designed with roof lines, stucco and paint color that match the existing minimal modern
architectural style. The architectural style is compatible with the existing homes throughout the
neighborhood which has an eclectic mix of Spanish, Ranch and contemporary architecture.
Proposed Grading: The project does not propose any grading. Therefore, a grading permit will not be
required for this project.
III. ANALYSIS
The project is subject to the following regulations and requirements:
A. R-23 Residential General Plan Land Use Designation;
B. Residential Density – Multiple (RD-M) Zone, Planned Development Regulations and Beach
Area Overlay Zone (BAOZ) (CMC Chapters 21.24, 21.45, 21.82);
C. Coastal Development Regulations for the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program (CMC
Chapter 21.201) and Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone (CMC Chapter 21.203); and
D. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (CMC Chapter 21.85); and
E. Growth Management (CMC Chapter 21.90).
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The recommendation for approval of this project was developed by analyzing the project’s consistency
with the applicable regulations and policies. The project’s compliance with each of the above regulations
is discussed in detail in the sections below.
A. R-23 Residential General Plan Land Use Designation
The project site has a General Plan Land Use designation of Residential (R-23) which allows development
of single-family residences at a minimum density of 15 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) and a maximum
density of 23 du/ac. The Growth Management Control Point (GMCP) is 19 du/ac. At the R-23 GMCP, three
dwelling units would be permitted on the 0.16-acre property, but one single-family residence currently exists on the site. The proposed addition does not increase the number of dwelling units on the site; thus,
the density is 6.28 du/ac which is below the minimum density range of 15 du/ac per the R-23 designation.
The General Plan Residential Land Use Policy 2-P.7 allows for residential development below the minimum
density range when development occurs on a legal lot that existed as of October 28, 2004. The subject lot
was legally established on September 29, 2000 (Lot 4 of Map No. 14047, recorded September 29, 2000),
and is consistent with the R-23 General Plan Land Use designation.
B. Residential Density – Multiple (RD-M) Zone, Planned Development Regulations, and Beach Area
Overlay Zone (BAOZ) (CMC Chapters 21.24, 21.45, 21.82)
The project is required to comply with all applicable regulations and development standards of the CMC,
including the Residential Density – Multiple (RD-M) Zone (CMC Chapter 21.24), Planned Developments
(CMC Chapter 21.45), and the Beach Area Overlay Zone (BAOZ) (CMC Chapter 21.82). The Planned
Development and BAOZ regulations supersede the RD-M Zone standards. The addition and new garage
meet or exceed all applicable requirements for single-family residential additions as outlined in Table “B”
below.
TABLE B – PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND BAOZ DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
REQUIRED/ALLOWED PROPOSED
Resident Parking 2 spaces per unit provided as a
two-car garage (min. 20’ x 20’)
or 2 separate one-car garages
(min. 12’ x 20’ each)
Two-car garage with interior
dimension of 20’ x 20’
Setback from Street Residential structure: 10 feet
Garage: 20 feet
Residential Structure: 25 feet
(existing)
Garage: 65 feet
Interior Side Setback Residential Structure: Minimum
10 percent of lot width; not less
than 5 feet and need not exceed
10 feet
Garage: 5 feet
Residential Structure: 5 Feet
Garage: 5 feet
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TABLE B – PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND BAOZ DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (CONTINUED)
Rear Yard Setback Residential Structure: 20
percent of lot width, provided
setback is not less than 10 feet
and need not exceed 20 feet.
Garage: Same as residential
structure.
Residential: 14.25 feet
Garage: 15 feet
Maximum Coverage 60% 30.5%
Private Recreational Space 400 square feet with minimum
dimension of 15 feet
400 square feet with a dimension
of 15 feet
BAOZ STANDARDS REQUIRED/ALLOWED PROPOSED
Building Height 35 Feet 15’ – 5”
Visitor Parking 0.30 space per unit 1 visitor parking space
C. Coastal Development Regulations for the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program (CMC
Chapter 21.201) and the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone (CMC Chapter 21.203)
The project site is located within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and is within the
appealable jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission. The site is also located within and subject
to the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone. The project’s compliance is discussed below:
1. Mello II Segment of the Certified Local Coastal Program and all applicable policies.
The project is located within the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program. The project site has a
Local Coastal Program (LCP) Land Use designation of Residential (R-23), which is consistent with the
General Plan Land Use designation for the site. The R-23 LCP Land Use designation allows development
of single-family residences at a density of 15-23 dwelling units per acre with a Growth Management
Control Point (GMCP) of 19 dwelling units per acre. At the R-23 GMCP, three dwelling units would be
permitted on this 0.16-acre property. As discussed in Section A above, the proposal to add square footage
to the single-family residence and replace the garage is consistent with the General Plan. Therefore, the
project is consistent with the R-23 Land Use designation and the Mello II Segment of the LCP.
The project consists of renovating an existing 1,411-square-foot, one-story single-family residence with
the addition of 189 square feet of new living area for a total of 1,600 square feet at completion with an
approximate 117-square-foot extension of an existing patio area with exterior stairs. The project includes
the demolition of an existing 446-square-foot, two-car detached garage to construct a new 514-square-
foot, two-car detached garage. The single-story addition and garage are compatible with the surrounding
development of one-story single-family homes and two- and -three story structures. The addition will not
obstruct views of the coastline as seen from public lands or public rights-of-way or otherwise damage the
visual beauty of the coastal zone. No agricultural uses currently exist on the previously developed site,
nor are there any sensitive resources located on the site. The proposed addition is not located in an area
of known geologic instability or flood hazard. The property is not located adjacent to the shore; therefore,
it is not suited for water-oriented recreation activities. Furthermore, as the project is not adjacent to the
shoreline or a lagoon, there is no need for public access to beaches from this site. Therefore, the project
will not interfere with the public’s right of physical access to the sea.
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2. Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone
The project is consistent with the provisions of the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone (CMC
Chapter 21.203) in that the project will adhere to the City’s Master Drainage Plan, Grading Ordinance,
Storm Water Ordinance, BMP Design Manual and Jurisdictional Runoff Management Program (JRMP) to
avoid increased urban run-off, pollutants and soil erosion. The area of the addition is flat; therefore, no
development is proposed in areas of steep slopes (equal to or greater than 25 percent gradient). In
addition, no native vegetation is located on the subject property and the site is not in an area prone to
landslides, or susceptible to accelerated erosion, floods or liquefaction.
D. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (CMC Chapter 21.85)
The inclusionary housing ordinance does not apply to existing residences which are altered, improved,
restored, repaired, expanded or extended, and provided that the number of units is not increased. Since
there will not be an increase in the number of units on the subject property and the project involves the
alteration and expansion of an existing residence, the project is exempt from the inclusionary housing
requirements.
E. Growth Management
The project site is a previously graded site developed with an existing single-family residence. The
proposed additions do not increase demand on the city facilities beyond that which has been previously
analyzed.
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The City Planner has determined that the project belongs to a class of projects that the State Secretary of
Resources has found do not have a significant impact on the environment; therefore, the project is
categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of an environmental document pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(e)(1) – Existing Facilities for additions to existing structures less than
2,500 square feet and the City of Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 19.04.070(A)(1)(b). A Notice of
Exemption will be filed by the City Planner upon project approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 7385
2. Location Map
3. Disclosure Statement
4. Reduced Exhibits
5. Exhibits “A” – “E” dated October 7, 2020
6. Public Comments
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Jessica Bui
From:Alena Blasio <alena@thisisbawinc.com>
Sent:Monday, July 27, 2020 7:39 PM
To:Planning; Jessica Bui
Subject:FW: Brown Residence Addition
Follow Up Flag:Flag for follow up
Flag Status:Completed
Hello Jessica,
We wanted to forward you this email we received in response to our development notification mailing that went out to
the neighborhood for the Coastal Development Permit on our 265 Chinquapin Ave project, as we were very pleased to
receive such a positive response.
Hopefully we can continue to progress so we can get going on construction soon!
Thank You,
Alena Brooks Blasio
NCIDQ . ASID . NKBA
President
B.A. Worthing, Inc.
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From: Patricia Lanz <lanzpatti@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2020 1:30 PM
To: Alena Blasio <alena@thisisbawinc.com>
Subject: Brown Residence Addition
Dear Alena,
Having received and reviewed the notice of application for the above referenced project, I commend you for the
submission of a project that is architecturally appealing while retaining the charm and character of the existing
residence. I own the property at 298 Chinquapin, directly across the street, and am delighted to see this project move
forward.
Sincerely,
Patricia Lanz
3250 Venado St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
951 4450588
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