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P.C. AGENDA OF: December 3,1997
A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Application complete date: October 22, 1997
Project Planner: Eric Munoz
Project Engineer: Frank Jimeno
Single Family Coastal Development Permit
SUBJECT: CDP 97-32 - TERRAMAR BEACH HOUSE - Request for approval of a
Coastal Development Permit to allow for the construction of a single family
residence within the City’s Coastal Zone located on a vacant, blufftop lot on the
west side of Carlsbad Boulevard, north of Cerezo Drive on Assessor’s Parcel No.
210-120-31 within Local Facilities Management Zone 2. The project site is
located in the Appeal area of the Coastal Zone and may be subject to an appeal by
the Coastal Commission.
I. RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 4208
APPROVING Coastal Development Permit CDP 97-32 based upon the findings and subject to
the conditions contained therein.
11. INTRODUCTION
Pursuant to Section 21.201.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, the construction of a single
family home within the City’s Coastal Zone requires the processing and approval of a Coastal
Development Permit (CDP). The CDP application was reviewed for consistency with LCP
policies and implementation. There are no unresolved issues. The staff recommended approval
with conditions is supported by the analysis as follows.
111. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
Proiect Sitelsetting: Idill lot located on a vacant blufftop site as shown on the attached Location
Map. The lot area is . 53 acres (23,092 square feet).
ProDosed Residential Construction: New residential structure totaling 3,767 square feet.
Pronosed Grading: Estimated grading quantities include 760 cubic yards of fill with 760 cubic
yards of import. A grading permit will be required for this project. Consistent with section
21.203.040(4)(e), no grading will be allowed between October 1 ,and April 1. This is reflected in
condition of approval #4 of the attached Planning Commission Resolution.
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IV. ANALYSIS
As shown on the Coastal Development Compliance Table below, the proposed development is in
compliance with all applicable regulations. Building permits may be issued subject to the
conditions contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 4208, and after all applicable
appeal periods have ended.
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT COMPLIANCE TABLE
LCP Land Use Plan RLM
General Plan RLM
Zoning R-1
Grading Permit Required Yes
Hillside Development Permit Required No
Native Vegetation Impacts No
Front Yard Setback 20 Feet Approximately 90 Feet
SideRear Yard Setback 6/12 6/25 Feet from blufftop
Max Building Height 30 Feet 29’4’’
Lot Coverage 40% 16%
STANDARD REQUIRED/ALLO WED PROPOSED
In the future, the City plans on constructing improvements to Carlsbad Boulevard. Along the
frontage of the proposed development, a vertical realignment will occur resulting in the need to
modify the development’s access drive. The developer has requested that the modifications, as
shown in the site plan, be included in the lien contract agreement for the future improvements of
Carlsbad Boulevard as covered by Condition #lo.
Review of Required Coastal Findings
1. Conformance with the Certified Local Coastal Program and all applicable policies.
The project is located in the Mello I1 Local Coastal Program Segment.
The project proposes the construction of a single family residence in an area designated
for single family development. The LCP Land Use Plan designates the subject site for
Residential-Low Medium (RLM) densityhingle family development.
2. Conformance with public access and recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act.
The bluff top section adjacent to the site has historically provided coastal access for beach
users and area wave riders. The property to the south of the subject property received
approvals (SUP 96-07/HDP 97-03/CDP 96-05) to construct a beach access stairway down
the bluff. The stairway received building permit approvals and construction has
commenced as of this date. The completion of this stairway will adequately provide
beach access so no additional public access dedications will be required of this project’s
subject site and the site to the south.
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3. Coastal Overlay Zones.
The subject site contains steep slopes over 25% and/or native vegetation and is subject to
the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone. Due to the presence of a slope steeper
than 25% inclination (coastal bluff), additional submittals were required in the form of
geotechnical and drainage studies designed to protect the bluff as well as the proposed
structure.
Staff relied on the geotechnical reports plus a peer review and Engineering Department
review of the subject reports to determine that the proposed 25 foot blufftop setback is
acceptable.
Coastal guidelines require that structural stability for at least 75 years be maintained with
the development of a blufftop residence.
Finally, the Engineering Department is supporting the proposed drainage design whereby
all of the water would drain down the existing bluff face via a drain pipe at the northwest
corner of the property. This design was supported by the Engineering Department after
exhausting the feasibility of pumping drainage to the street (Carlsbad Boulevard). No
blufftop modifications, grading, structures or improvements are allowed nor proposed.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project is exempt fiom CEQA per the exemptions listed below:
(1) Section 15304 of CEQA exemptions (Class 4) exempts minor alterations to land
including grading on land with a slope of less than 10% from environmental
review.
(2) Section 15303 of CEQA exemptions (Class 3) exempts the construction of single
family residences in urbanized areas from environmental review.
Notices of Exemption will be filed by the Planning Director upon project approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.
2. Location Map
3. Disclosure Form
Planning Commission Resolution No. 4208
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TERRAMAR BEACH HOUSE
CDP 97-32
The following
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4.
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Applicant's statement or disclosure of certain ownership interests on all applications which will require discretionary action on the part of the City
Council or any appointed Board, Commission or Committee.
information must be disclosed:
APPLICANT
List the names and addresses of all persons having a financial interest in the
application.
Larry Duane Richards and 215 Meadow Vista Way
Pamela Diane Richards -- Encinitas, CA 92024
Co-Trustees of the Richards
Family Trust UDT dated 6/26/95
OWNER
List the names and addresses of all persons having any ownership interest in the
property involved.
Same
If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a corporation or partnership,
list the names and addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares
in the corporation or owning any partnership interest in the partnership.
If any person identified pursuant to 11) or (2) above is a non-profit organization or a
trust, list the names and addresses of any person serving as officer or director of
the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary of the trust.
2075 Las Palrnas Dr. - Cartsbad, CA 92009-1 576'- (61 9) 438-11 61 - FAX (61 9) 438-0894 @
5. Have you had more ihan $250 worth of business transaLLed with any member of
City staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees and/or Council within the past twelve
(1 2) months?
Yes No If yes, please indicate personfs):
Person is defined as "Any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, social club,
fraternal organization, corporation, estate,-trust, receiver, syndicate, this and any other county, city
and county, city municipality, district or other political subdivision or any other group or
combination acting as a unit."
NOTE: Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Signature of applicant/date
Print or tfpe name of owner Print or type name of applicant
Disclosure Statement 10/96 Page 2 of 2
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