HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-21; Planning Commission; ; CT 91-07X1 - LA VERCIA CONDOMINIUMS·1 ne City of CARLSBAD Planning Departme&i.t ,
A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
P.C. AGENDA OF: January 21, 1998
Item No.@
Application complete date: June 6, 1997
Project Planner: Elaine Blackburn
Project Engineer: Clyde Wickham
SUBJECT: CT 91-07xl -LA VERCIA CONDOMINIUMS Request for approval of an
extension of a Tentatjve Map to create 5 condominium units on a single 0.4 acre
site located on the south side of Tamarack Avenue between Garfield Street and
the AT&SF Railroad in the RD-M Zone and in Local Facilities Management Zone
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I. RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 4218
APPROVING a one year extension of CT 91-07 based upon the findings and subject to the
conditions contained therein.
II. INTRODUCTION
Carlsbad Tract 91-07 is a 0.4 acre single lot which would contain 5 condominium units,
generally located on the south side of Tamarack A venue between Garfield Street and the AT &SF
Railroad in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. The Applicant is requesting the Tentative Map
be extended for a one year period. This project was originally approved on December 2, 1992,
per Planning Commission Resolution No. 3469. The Tentative Map was scheduled to expire on
December 2, 1994. In September, 1993, State Law SB 428 extended all unexpired tentative
maps one time, for 2 years. In May, 1996, State Law AB 771 granted all unexpired tentative
maps a one time 1 year extension. The current expiration date of CT 91-07 was December 2,
1997; however, the applicant submitted a request to extend the map and CP prior to the
expiration date.
III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
On December 2, 1992, the Applicant received approval for a Tentative Map, and Condominium
Permit to construct 5 condominium units on a single lot on the south side of Tamarack A venue
between Garfield Street and the AT &SF Railroad. Surrounding development consists of single
family and multi-family residential uses. The subject lot contains 0.4 acres and was previously
developed with a single family home.
The proposed units will be two-story, split-level single family attached units and will contain
1371 to 1455 square feet per unit. The project architecture will be contemporary Spanish style
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consisting of stucco exteriors and concrete tile roofs with a varying roofline. Fencing for the
project includes stucco fencing, stucco with iron grillwork on the upper portion, and iron safety
fencing.
The project includes private and common recreation areas, two-car garages for each unit, and
guest parking. Three of the units will have attached garages. The other two will have detached
garages. The guest parking areas will be trellised.
This Applicant requests a one year extension because the decrease in property values and lack of
absorbability of this type of unit caused by the severe recession made this project highly
unfeasible. The Applicant has been diligent in making substantial progress toward a Final Map.
In consideration of these circumstances, staff recommends a one year extension of the Tentative
Map, CT 91-07, and (by operation of law) its related permit, CP 91-04.
IV. ANALYSIS
A. The proposed tentative map and permits are consistent with all current applicable plans,
policies and regulations described below:
1. Carlsbad General Plan;
2. Local Facilities Management Plan Zone 1; and
3. Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
B. The adopted project findings for CT 91-07, which are contained in Planning Commission
Resolution No. 3469 still apply to this project (CT 91-07xl).
V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Planning Director has determined that no additional environmental review is required for
this project as there are no changed circumstances or conditions which result in potential
environmental impacts not considered in the original environmental documents.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4218
2. Location Map
3 Planning Commission Resolution No. 3469 dated December 2, 1992
PACIFIC
OCEAN
NOT TO SCALE
PROJECT NAME
LOCATION MAP
LA VERCIA CONDOMINIUMS
PROJECT
NUMBER
CT91-07x1
EXHIBIT
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