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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCD 94-02; Davis Residence Relocation; Planning Commission Determination (PCD) (6)City of Carlsbad Planning Department PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF DECISION September 15, 1994 Michael Davis - PO Box 684 Encinitas, CA 92023 RE: PCD 94-02 - DAVIS RESIDENCE RELOCATION At the Planning Commission meeting of September 7, 1994, your application was considered. The Commission voted 6-0 to APPROVE 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 MJH:MG:vd Enclosed: Planning Commission Resolution No. 3712. 2O75 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, California 92OO9-1576 • (619)438-1161 July 21, 1994 Carlsbad Planning Department Dear Mr. Holzmiller Yesterday I came to the Carlsbad Community Bldg. to obtain the necessary applications I would need for a project I am planning on a lot I've purchased along with the lender on James Drive. In the planning dept. I met with Mike Grimm and Eric Munoz. They told me I would have to go through a process called a land use review which was a complete surprise to me. They also said it could take anywhere from 3 to 6 months to process my application and that is even before I can begin plan check. Eric and Mike suggested that I write you and Gary Wayne because you two may be the only planners who can help my family. The project is really quite simple, I'm using the land for what it is designated for, a single family home on an Rl lot. The only difference is I'm bringing the house in from off site rather than building it on site, that's the only difference I can see. I've included a project description that should help you understand the scope of the project. There are two reasons I choose to move a house onto the site rather than build a new one, the first is price, I'm on a tight budget, and the second is time, the quicker I complete the job the less money I have to spend on interest. The house was located in La Jolla at the beach at Bird Rock and was scheduled for demolition and it was mine for the price of moving it, and since the house already exists I can complete it in a fraction of the time it would take to build a new house, although had I been aware of the possible delays involved in the review process I would not have attempted the project. I have been a contractor for 11 years and a carpenter for more years than that. I've built 7 or 8 custom houses in Carlsbad and have even been involved in moving a house to a fill-in lot at 3229 Valley in Carlsbad and I've never been subject to the land use review process. It is not the process I mind so much as the time the process takes. The time the process takes will not only be an extreme hardship to my family but I could loose just about everything including the $500. a month I'll have to pay for storage of the house. Maybe a little background will help you understand our situation. About 2 years ago my wife died of cancer after an 18 month battle, she was 31 years old . She was survived by myself and our two kids, ages 2 and 5 at the time. Our Medical bills were approaching the one million dollar mark, fortunately we had medical insurance but it only covered $790,000. It was my responsibility to pay off the balance which came to a little more than $200,000.1 was forced to sell my house to help cover the bills. Then about 6 months ago the house we were leasing to buy burned to the ground. It was a total loss and we lost everything and had to start over again. Soon after the fire I came across the perfect house for my family, all I had to do was have it moved and come up with a permanent site. I came up with the James Dr. site where we had friends, some that even attend the same church we do, and they said they could help with my kids, it is perfect for a single dad. Anyway, because of the amount of the medical bills, I wasn't always able to pay them on time. Even though I eventually paid all my wife's medical bills my credit report was affected in a negative way. The conventual sources I normally do business with turned me down. It took 5 months and almost that many lenders to get a loan because of the credit report. The lender who was willing to make the land and construction loan is not a conventual lender, but a hard money lender. This lender gave me 6 months to complete the project and obtain a mortgage. The 6 month loan did not pose a problem for me because I was confident I could complete the project with time to spare and my lender is experienced with move on and felt 6 months wouldn't be a problem. Of course this was before I was aware of the land use review process. If the land use review delays me to the point that I'm unable to complete the project within 6 months I won't be able to obtain a mortgage to pay off the construction loan. If this happens my family will loose everything we have invested in the project, which is just about all we have. I don't like revealing my personal situation to strangers, dumb pride I guess, but I would appreciate it if you only discussed my situation with those people who need to know or can help. I'm doing my best to make a good and safe home for my kids, but the time the land use review process takes could wipe our family out financially. I still don't understand why there has to be a review because I'm using the property the way it was designated to be used, a single family home on a Rl lot. If there is any way you can help us to expedite this process of land use review my kids and I would be very grateful. I don't know what else to say other than my kids and I need all the help we can get. sincerely Michael Davis July 20, 1994 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project is a simple one in scope. I propose to move an existing 1500 sq. ft. single family dwelling from San Diego to an improved Rl lot with all the underground utilities in place in the city of Carlsbad. The house is in excellent shape and will be placed on a new stem wall foundation. The 2nd part of the project involves constructing a detached 2 car garage on slab with an office/workroom that will also double as a guest room when the need arises. The house will be the residence for myself and two young children. There is president for moving a house on to an infill lot in this neighborhood. Approximately 5 years ago a house was moved to a site located at 3229 Valley which lies directly east of my proposed building site on James Dr. I have spoken to the neighbors, and none have objected. In conclusion I would like to say that this house when completed will enhance, not detract from the neighborhood. I would also like to say that a project as simple and as straightforward as this should not be subject to the time consuming and complicated process of a Land Use Review. Michael Davis