2006-060 - EGPLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
505 South Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas CA 92024
(760) 633-2710
NOTICE OF DECISION
PBD-2006-60
July 5, 2006
This letter is to inform you that the Planning and Building Director has approved your application
for:
04-178 TPM/CDP (Schreiber) - The applicant requests approval of a Tentative Parcel
Map and Coastal Development Permit to subdivide a 0.45-gross-acre property into four
(4) lots for the development of single-family residences. The existing single-family
residence would be remodeled to conform to required setbacks from the proposed
property lines or removed in its entirety prior to recordation of the final parcel map. The
project site is located at 1531 San Elijo Avenue in the R-11 (Residential 11) zone and
within the Coastal Commission appeal jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone. (APN 260-630-
12,43)
Project Description and Discussion: The applicant requests to subdivide a 0.45-acre property
consisting of two (2) existing legal lots into four (4) lots for single-family residential
development. The surrounding neighborhood is developed with a mix of single and multiple-
family residential development. The subject property slopes down from east to west at
approximately 17.5% grade. The existing single-family residence would be remodeled to
conform to required setbacks from the proposed property lines or removed in its entirety prior to
recordation of the Final Parcel Map.
Each proposed parcel will have access to San Elijo Avenue via a private access easement along
the southerly boundary of the subdivision. The project includes construction of the private
access easement, right-of-way (ROW) improvements, and facilities for drainage and storm-water
cleansing. The subject R-11 zone requires a minimum lot size of 3,950 square feet and minimum
lot dimensions of 40 feet in width and 90 feet in depth. The proposed subdivision will create four
(4) lots that exceed the minimum requirements for lot dimensions and area prescribed for the subject
R-11 zone. The maximum density allowed in the R-11 zone is 11.0 dwelling units per net acre.
Slope-adjusted net acreage calculations indicate that the property will be 0.37 net acres in area after
deduction of the private road easement and could support four (4) dwelling units. The four (4)
proposed residential lots on 0.37 net acres yield a density average of 10.8 dwelling units per net
acre, in compliance with the maximum density of 11.0 dwelling units per net acre prescribed for the
subject R-11 zone and the slope-adjusted density allowance for the subject property. Each of the
proposed lots will provide ample space for the development of single-family residences in
compliance with all applicable development standards. The applicant submitted letters of service
availability from fire, water, sewer and school service providers indicating that all required services
are available for the project.
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Since the property in its existing condition exceeds 10% grade, the subdivided properties will be
subject to conditions of approval to ensure that the height of future single-family residences on the
resultant lots of the proposed subdivision would not exceed the height limit as it applies to the
undivided property. A condition is included in this approval requiring future residences to be
limited in height from the uphill property line of the undivided property as prescribed for properties
over 10% grade in Section 30.16.01OB(6) of the Municipal Code. The elevation of the uphill
property line shall be as determined and stated by the project engineer in the letter dated February
16, 2006, which can be found in the project file.
Citizen's Participation Plan: The applicant conducted a Citizen's Participation Plan (CPP) in
accordance with Chapter 23.06 of the Municipal Code. According to the CPP final report, a CPP
meeting was held.on September 11, 2004 at the project site. The sign-in sheet for the meeting
was signed by eight (8) interested parties. The CPP final report states that the concerns,
questions, and issues raised included questions about the plans for proposed structures including
maximum height and setbacks, whether story poles would be installed, owner information, and
the project's affect on Fire Department access to the property directly adjacent to the north. The
applicant states that all proposed buildings would be submitted and would comply with height
limits and setbacks, story poles would be installed as required by the City, and confirmed owner
information as stated on the proposed Tentative Parcel Map (TPM). The CPP report additionally
states that typical Fire Department minimum standards would be 16 feet in width and a
turnaround would be required for driveways longer than 150 feet. Staff notes that after
completion of the CPP, the applicant decided to not include any proposed structures with the
TPM application and no plans for structures or any requirement for story poles is associated with
this application.
Public Notice: A standard public notice allowing for a 20-day comment and review period was
issued for the project. Additionally, because the project is partially located within the appeal
jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission, the public notice included notification of an
administrative public hearing on June 5, 2006. The public hearing was attended by six (6)
interested members of the public. Neither the project applicant nor any representative attended
the public hearing. Public testimony received included comments on the proposed right-of-way
(ROW) dedication and the setbacks therefrom, the average slope of the subject property, and
future trash collection. Some attendees were concerned that the application had varied since its
original submittal from a proposal for four (4) lots to three (3) lots and then back to four (4) lots.
The neighbor directly adjacent to the subject property to the north expressed concerns about the
project's impacts to access to his property. This neighbor additionally expressed that although
he did not have a titled easement across the subject property he felt he had a "prescriptive
easement" across the subject property since his property has utilized the northerly portion of the
subject property for driveway access for a substantial period of time. Staff notes that the
property to the north and the northerly lot of the two (2) lots that comprise the subject property
have adjacent, ten- (10) foot wide panhandles that are currently paved such that it appears as a
single 20-foot wide driveway.
The proposed TPM shows setbacks for all proposed lots in conformance with the standards of
the subject R-11 (Residential 11) zone. The proposed frontage area would provide ample area
for placement for collection of trash and recycling containers for all proposed lots along the
project frontage to San Elijo Avenue. The subject property currently slopes from east to west
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and greater than ten percent (10%) grade. As stated above, the conditions of approval for this
project include a condition requiring future development of single-family residences on the
subject property to conform to the height limitations as prescribed for properties sloped over
10% grade as they would have applied to the property prior to the proposed subdivision.
Regarding the ROW dedication, the amount of property to be dedicated for future improvement
of San Elijo Avenue had not been firmly established at the time of submittal of the subject
application. The applicant originally proposed four (4) lots based on allowed density on the
subject property under R-11 standards with dedication for public ROW of ten (10) feet. On
receipt of the application, a determination was made that additional ROW area would be
required, which reduced the density allowance for the subject property to three (3) units.
Subsequently, review of this and other projects along San Elijo Avenue were determined by the
Engineering Services Department to require the dedication of ten (10) feet of ROW.
Additionally, applicants were to be required to provide an additional easement area to provide
for pedestrian access and placement of utilities in order to facilitate flexibility in the installation
of future improvements to the ROW.
The property immediately adjacent to the subject property on the north is set back from San Elijo
Avenue but as noted above includes a ten- (10) foot wide panhandle that extends to San Elijo
Avenue adjacent to a similar panhandle of the northerly lot of the two (2) lots that comprise the
subject property. Because the panhandles of the two lots are currently paved such that it appears
as one driveway, the property owner of the property to the north has claimed to have a
"prescriptive easement" across the panhandle of the northerly lot of the subject property.
Additionally, this property owner states that the proposed project would narrow his access to
only ten (10) feet in width, which he further notes would not conform to current Fire Department
standards and would compromise the emergency services access to his property. A "prescriptive
easement" can only be established by a court of law and no evidence has been submitted or
discovered of any such judgment. Staff notes that in review of the subject application, staff
requested that the applicant revise the proposed subdivision to include access along the northerly
boundary of the subject property to combine access with the property to the north and reduce
entry points to San Elijo Avenue. The applicant desired the project access drive along the
southerly project boundary and declined to revise the proposed subdivision. Either location for
the proposed access drive would comply with General Plan and Municipal Code standards for
access to single-family properties. The application was revised to include a wider access apron
within the ROW area to facilitate turning movements to and from the property. Staff further
notes that the ten- (10) foot panhandle of the property adjacent to the north of the proposed
subdivision comprises the property's legal access to San Elijo Avenue and any non-conforming
aspects thereof are solely the responsibility of the owner of that property and his predecessors in
ownership. Based upon information available to the City, the applicant bears no responsibility to
provide any land in fee title or under easement obligation to provide access to the property to the
north.
Correspondence: Several concerned parties corresponded with staff throughout the processing of
the subject application and/or appeared at the Planning and Building Department public counter
to inquire about the subject application. Written and email correspondence regarding the subject
application can be found in the project file. In addition to the concerns raised above,
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correspondents noted concerns with removal of vegetation from the property, the proposed
density, drainage issues, parking for future residents and guests, and impacts to views,
particularly to southerly views of the neighbor to the north and westerly views of the neighbor to
the east down the existing panhandles/driveway area.
The subject residence was developed on the subject property significantly prior to the City's
incorporation and is surrounded by developed properties to the north, east, and south and San
Elijo Avenue, the railroad tracks, and Coast Highway 101 to the west. Research of City aerial
photograph records and vegetation maps does not suggest the presence of any valuable or
significant natural vegetation on the property since at least prior to the City's incorporation. The
proposed density complies with the standards of the subject R-11 zone. The proposed drainage
and storm water facilities have been reviewed by the Engineering Services Department and will
be adequate as shown on the proposed TPM and conditioned in this approval. The proposed lots
will provide ample room for development of single-family residences in compliance with all
applicable development standards, including those applicable to drainage and storm water
treatment. No residences are proposed with this application but all future residences proposed on
the subject property would have to provide parking in compliance with Municipal Code
standards. At a minimum, this would provide two (2) enclosed parking spaces per residence and
would likely include additional area within driveways to future residences, which likely would
occupy the 20-foot front-yard setback.
The proposed project will comply with all applicable setbacks as prescribed for the subject R-11
zone. Because each of the proposed lots is oriented with the front property line to the south, 20-
foot front and rear yard setbacks will be typically located along the southerly and northerly
property lines, respectively. Side yard setbacks of five (5) feet for interior yards and ten (10) feet
for the street side yard of Lot 1 adjacent to San Elijo Avenue will be required. The front yard
setbacks will be measured from the edge of the proposed access easement along the south, the
rear yard setback from northerly property lines, and the San Elijo Avenue street side yard setback
will be measured from the line of proposed ROW dedication. The driveway on the property to
the north of ten (10) feet plus the 20-foot rear yard setback would provide a wider view corridor
than the existing 20-foot wide driveway. These setbacks would preserve the westerly view
corridor enjoyed by the neighbor the east. The proposed ten- (10) foot pedestrian and utility
easement will be located within the street side-yard setback area of proposed parcel 1. The
setback along San Elijo Avenue would allow development within 40 feet of the centerline of the
street, less than the 35 feet from centerline allowed by previous County zoning. Many of the
existing residences were constructed under the previous County zoning and are closer to the
street than will be allowed for a future residence on proposed Lot 1.
This approval is based on the following findings:
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FINDINGS FOR A TENTATIVE MAP
STANDARD: Section 66474 of the California Government Code requires that the authorized
agency approve an application for a Tentative Map unless, based upon the information
presented in the application and during the Public Hearing, the authorized agency makes any
of the following findings of fact:
a. That the proposed map is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans as
specified in Section 65451 of the Subdivision Map Act.
Facts: The applicant requests to subdivide a 0.45-gross-acre lot into four (4) lots for
single-family residential development. The existing single-family residence will be
modified to conform to setbacks from proposed property lines or be removed in its entirety
prior to recordation of the final map. The subject R-11 zone requires a minimum lot size of
3,950 net square feet and minimum lot dimensions of 40 feet in width and 90 feet in depth.
The maximum density allowed in the R-11 zone is 11.0 dwelling units per net acre. Slope-
adjusted net acreage calculations indicate that the property is 0.37 net acres after deduction
of the private road easement and could support four (4) dwelling units. There is no specific
plan applicable to the property.
Discussion: The proposed subdivision will create four (4) lots that exceed the minimum
requirements for lot dimensions and area. The four (4) proposed residential lots on 0.37 net
acres yield a density average of 10.8 dwelling units per net acre, in compliance with the
density standards of the subject R-11 zone and slope-adjusted density allowance for the
subject property.
Conclusion: The Planning and Building Department finds that the proposed map is
consistent with the General Plan.
b. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with
applicable general and specific plans.
Facts: The proposed subdivision will create four (4) lots that exceed the minimum
requirements for lot dimensions and area. Chapter 24.12 of the Municipal Code sets forth
design standards for subdivisions and Chapter 30.16 of the Municipal Code sets forth
development standards such as lot width, depth, and area requirements for the subject R-11
zone. The minimum lot area allowed in the subject R-11 zone is 3,950 square feet and the
minimum lot dimensions are 40 feet in width and 90 feet in depth. All of the proposed lots
will have access to San Elijo Avenue via a private access easement. No specific plan is
applicable to the property.
Discussion: The design of the proposed subdivision will comply with the development
standards applicable to the R-11 zone identified in Section 30.16.010 of the Municipal Code
and all subdivision design standards as per Section 24.12 of the Municipal Code. The
proposed public and private improvements related to the project, including but not limited to
the private street, drainage, and storm water facilities, have been reviewed by the
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Engineering Services and Fire Departments and, with the implementation of the conditions
of approval of this resolution, have been found to comply with all applicable standards and
regulations.
Conclusion: The Planning and Building Department finds that the design and improvement
of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the General Plan.
C. That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development.
Facts: The applicant proposes four (4) lots for single-family residential development on
0.37 net acres. Single-family residential development is a permitted use in the subject R-11
zone.
Discussion: Each of the proposed parcels complies with the minimum standards for lot area
and lot dimensions. The parcels will provide ample space for the development of single-
family residences in compliance with Municipal Code standards, including setbacks, height
limitations, access, and the provision of parking. The subject property can support the
proposed subdivision and future development of single-family residences.
Conclusion: The Planning and Building Department finds that the site is physically suitable
for the type of development.
d. That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
Facts: The applicant requests to subdivide a 0.37-net-acre lot into four (4) lots for single-
family residential development. The subject property slopes from east to west at
approximately 17.5% grade. The maximum density allowed in the subject R-11 zone is
11.0 dwelling units per net acre.
Discussion: Slope-adjusted net acreage calculations indicate that the subject property could
support four (4) dwelling units. The four (4) proposed residential lots on 0.37 net acres
yield a density of 10.8 dwelling units per net acre. The proposed subdivision will comply
with the density requirements of the subject R-11 zone and the slope-adjusted net acreage
allowance for the subject property. The height of future structures on the property will be
limited by 'Condition SCC of this approval to comply with the height limit for properties
sloped over 10% grade as outlined in Section 30.16.010B(6) of the Municipal Code as
measured from the uphill property line of the subject property prior to subdivision.
Conclusion: The Planning and Building Department finds that the site is physically suitable
for the proposed density of development.
e. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely to cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially or avoidably injure fish or wildlife or
their habitat.
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Facts/Discussion: The applicant proposes the subdivision of an existing 0.37-net-acre lot
into four (4) lots. The subject property is located in a developed, urbanized area. This
project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections
15301(1)(1) and 15315 of the State CEQA Guidelines, which respectively exempt the
demolition of a single-family residence and the division of property in urbanized areas
zoned for. residential use into four (4) or fewer parcels when the division is in
conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are required,
all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, the parcel
was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous two (2) years, and the
parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent.
Conclusion: The Planning and Building Department finds that design of the subdivision or
the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or
substantially or avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
f. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is likely to cause serious
public health problems.
Facts/Discussion: The applicant submitted letters of service availability from fire, water,
sewer and school service providers indicating that all required services are available for the
project. The project design includes access, drainage, and storm-water cleansing
improvements in compliance with applicable development standards.
Conclusion: The Planning and Building Department finds that the design of the proposed
subdivision and the type of improvements are not likely to cause serious health problems.
g. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will conflict with easements,
acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed
subdivision. In this connection, the authorized agency may approve a map if it finds that
alternate easements, for access or for use, will be provided, and that these will be
substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public. This subsection shall
apply only to easements of record or to easements established by judgment of a court of
competent jurisdiction and no authority is hereby granted to a legislative body to determine
that the public at large has acquired easements through or use of property within the
proposed subdivision.
Facts: All easements of record are required to be identified on the tentative parcel map.
Discussion: No easements have been identified on the subject property that would conflict
with the proposed subdivision.
Conclusion: The Planning and Building Department finds that the proposed subdivision and
associated improvements will not conflict with any easements acquired by the public at
large for access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision.
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FINDINGS FOR A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
STANDARD: Section 30.80.090 of the Municipal Code provides that the authorized agency
must make the following findings of fact, based upon the information presented in the
application and during the Public Hearing, in order to approve a coastal development permit:
1. The project is consistent with the certified Local Coastal Program of the City of Encinitas;
and
2. The proposed development conforms with Public Resources Code Section 21000 and
following (CEQA) in that there are no feasible mitigation measures or feasible alternatives
available which would substantially lessen any significant adverse impact that the activity
may have on the environment; and
3. For projects involving development between the sea or other body of water and the nearest
public road, approval shall include a specific finding that such development is in conformity
with the public access and public recreation policies of Section 30200 et. seq. of the Coastal
Act.
Facts: The City's General Plan and Municipal Code are the applicable components of the
City's Local Coastal Plan. The project consists of the subdivision of the subject 0.37-net-
acre lot into four (4) parcels and the demolition of all or a portion of the existing residence
on the subject property. The proposed parcels are consistent with the required standards for
lot area and dimensions in the subject R-11 zone and the required standards for subdivision
design. The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant
to Sections 15301(1)(1) and 15315 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Discussion: Related to finding No. 1, with the approval of the Tentative Parcel Map request,
the project complies with or is conditioned to comply with the City's Local Coastal Program
and the Municipal Code. Related to finding No. 2, no adverse impacts to the environment
are associated with the project and the project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA.
Finding No. 3 is inapplicable since the project is not located between the sea or other body
of water and the nearest public road.
Conclusion: The Planning and Building Department finds that 1) the project is consistent
with the certified Local Coastal Program of the City of Encinitas; 2) no potentially
significant adverse impacts to the environment will result and the project is exempt from the
requirements of CEQA as per Sections 15301(1)(1) and 15315 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
3) finding No. 3 is not applicable to the project since the project site is not located between
the sea or other body of water and the nearest public road.
Environmental Review: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Sections 15301(1)(1) and 15315 of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines, which respectively exempt the demolition of a single-family residence and
the subdivision of property into four (4) or fewer parcels from environmental review when the
subdivision conforms with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are required,
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all services and access to local standards is available, the parcel was not involved in a division of
a larger parcel within the previous two (2) years, and the average slope of the parcel is less than
20%.
This approval is subject to the following conditions:
SC1 SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:
SC4 Approval of the Tentative Parcel Map and all associated permits will expire on July 5, 2008
at 5:00 p.m., two years after the approval of this project, unless the conditions have been met
or an extension of time has been approved pursuant to the Municipal Code.
SC6 This project is conditionally approved as set forth on the application and project drawings
stamped received by the City on February 21, 2006, consisting of two (2) sheets including
Tentative Parcel Map and Drainage Exhibit, all designated as approved by the Planning and
Building Director on July 5, 2006, and shall not be altered without express authorization by
the Planning and Building Department.
SCA Prior to issuance of any grading or improvement permit, the following conditions must be
completed, fulfilled, and/or shown on plans submitted for grading or improvement permits
to the satisfaction of the Engineering Services Department:
1. The applicant shall dedicate ten (10) feet of additional right-of-way plus ten (10) feet of
pedestrian, drainage, sewer, water, and utility easement along the property frontage to
San Elijo Avenue for a total right-of-way width of 50 feet and a pedestrian easement
width of ten (10) feet. All land so offered shall be granted free of any liens or
encumbrances and without cost to the City.
2. The existing slope shall be graded outside of the ultimate public right-of-way.
3. In lieu of providing the required standard sidewalk, curb, and gutter at this time, a lien
for the, future public improvements shall be recorded against the property prior to
issuance of any grading permit for the property. A minimum five (5) -foot-wide DG
path and a minimum three (3) -foot-wide paved swale must be provided along the
property frontage to San Elijo Avenue until such time that the standard curb, gutter,
and sidewalk are constructed.
4. The developer shall provide storm water pollution control Best Management Practice
(BMP) treatment for the access driveway runoff. The driveway shall be sloped
towards a grassy swale along one side of the driveway to treat the runoff. The swale
shall be stepped as necessary to keep the slope below two (2) percent so that the
swale is effective as a BMP. The swale shall be reinforced with a City-approved
geogrid in order to prevent erosion and shall be underlaid with at least six (6) inches
of Class II Base material.
5. The developer shall provide a private drainage system to collect runoff from the
adjacent property to the east and to prevent surface cross-lot drainage. The drainage
system shall intercept and conduct runoff safely onto San Elijo Avenue.
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6. The developer shall provide evidence of a reciprocal access and drainage agreement
and the maintenance thereof to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to issuance
of any grading permit for this project.
7. The driveway shall be surfaced with PCC wherever the slope of the driveway exceeds
14% to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
SCB Prior to issuance of any grading or improvement permit, the following conditions must be
completed, fulfilled, and/or shown on plans submitted for grading or improvement permits
to the satisfaction of the San Dieguito Water District (District):
1. Upon development, each parcel shall be individually metered.
2. Prior to recordation of the final parcel map, the owner shall provide the District with a
written statement indicating which of the proposed lots will retain the existing 5/8-inch
water meter.
3. All water meters shall be located in front of the parcel they serve and outside any
proposed or existing traveled way. Cost of any required relocation shall be the
responsibility of the developer.
4. The developer shall show all existing and proposed water facilities on improvement or
grading plans for District review and approval.
SCC The height of future residences on any of the resultant lots of the proposed subdivision shall
be determined according to the height standard for properties sloped over 10% as per
Section 30.16.01 OB6 of the Municipal Code as measured from the uphill (easterly) property
line of the subject property prior to subdivision, which will become the uphill (easterly)
property line of proposed parcel 4. The elevation of this property line for purposes of
determining height shall be as stated in the letter dated February 16, 2006 and stamped and
signed by the project engineer. The letter can be found in the project file. Prior to final
parcel map recordation, the applicant shall include a statement on the final parcel map
noting the terms of this condition to the satisfaction of the Planning and Building Director.
SCD Prior to recordation of the parcel map, the existing residence on the subject property shall be
modified to conform to setbacks from the proposed property lines of parcel 4 or shall be
removed in its entirety. Removal of the residence shall require submittal, review, and
approval of a demolition permit. If the applicant chooses to modify the existing residence,
the modification will require an application for a coastal development permit (CDP). Prior
to recordation of the final map, a CDP application for the modification shall be submitted,
reviewed, and approved; building permits for the proposed work submitted, reviewed, and
issued; and the portion of the residence within the setbacks from the proposed property lines
removed. The plans for the modification of the residence shall include plans for retrofitting
the residence with fire sprinklers in accordance with Condition F15A of this approval.
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Gl STANDARD CONDITIONS:
CONTACT THE PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
G3 This project is located within the Coastal Appeal Zone and may be appealed to the
California Coastal Commission pursuant to Coastal Act Section 30603 and Chapter 30.04
of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code. An appeal of the Planning Commission's
decision must be filed with the Coastal Commission within 10 days following the Coastal
Commission's receipt of the Notice of Final Action. Applicants will be notified by the
Coastal Commission as to the date the Commission's appeal period will conclude.
Appeals must be in writing to the Coastal Commission, San Diego Coast District office.
G4 Prior to recordation of the final parcel map, the owner shall cause a covenant regarding real
property to be recorded. Said covenant shall set forth the terms and conditions of this grant
of approval and shall be of a form and content satisfactory to the Planning and Building
Director. The Owner(s) agree, in acceptance of the conditions of this approval, to waive any
claims of liability against the City and agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the
City and City's employees relative to the action to approve the project.
G5 Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of the Municipal
Code and all other applicable City regulations in effect at the time of Building Permit
issuance unless specifically waived herein.
G13 The applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but
not be limited to: Permit and Plan Checking Fees, Water and Sewer Service Fees, School
Fees, Traffic Mitigation Fees, Flood Control Mitigation Fees, Park Mitigation Fees, and Fire
Mitigation/Cost Recovery Fees. Arrangements to pay these fees shall be made prior to Final
Map approval to the satisfaction of the Planning and Building and Engineering Services
Departments. The applicant is advised to contact the Planning and Building Department
regarding Park Mitigation Fees, the Engineering Services Department regarding Flood
Control and Traffic Fees, applicable School District(s) regarding School Fees, the Fire
Department regarding Fire Mitigation/Cost Recovery Fees, and the applicable Utility
Departments or Districts regarding Water and/or Sewer Fees.
L5 All masonry freestanding or retaining walls visible from points beyond the project site shall
be treated with a protective sealant coating to facilitate graffiti removal. The sealant shall be
of a type satisfactory to the Engineering and Planning and Building Departments. The
property owner shall be responsible for the removal in a timely manner of any graffiti posted
on such walls.
M1 This approval may be appealed to the City Council within 10 calendar days from the date of
this approval pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code.
M2 All project grading shall conform with the approved Tentative Map or Tentative Parcel
Map. In cases where no grading is proposed at the time of the Tentative Map/Tentative
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Parcel Map, or in cases where the grading plan later submitted is not consistent with the
approved Tentative Map/Tentative Parcel Map, the applicant shall be required to obtain a
design review permit for grading prior to issuance of grading permits.
M4 The property owner/developer shall obtain design review permits through the City for
homes to be constructed on the lots resulting from the approved map, as well as all related
site improvements. If the property owner/developer elects to develop the lots resulting from
the approved final map as custom homesites, the design review permit requirement may be
waived by the Planning and Building Department pursuant to Section 23.08.030 (7) of the
Municipal Code. The property owner/developer is advised to contact the Planning and
Building Department at such time as development of the subject property is planned to
determine whether a design review permit will be required. A standard covenant specifying
this condition shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder to give constructive
notice to future purchasers of the site.
M7 The approved grade and/or pad elevations shown on the approved tentative map or tentative
parcel map shall be used as the basis for measuring the height of all structures to be
constructed on the resulting lots in accordance with Section 30.16.01OB6d of the Municipal
Code, with said grade/pad elevations having been established with consideration given to
on-site and surrounding uses and terrain..
F1 FIRE CONDITIONS:
CONTACT THE ENCINITAS FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
F2 ACCESS ROADWAY DIMENSIONS: Fire.apparatus access roadways shall have an
unobstructed paved width of not less than 24 feet, curb line to curb line, or edge of
pavement to edge of pavement where no curbs are proposed, and an unobstructed vertical
clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. Access roads shall be designed and
maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus. Minimum design load is
65,000 lbs. EXCEPTION: Access to one (1) single family residence shall not be less
than 16 feet of paved width, curb line to curb line, or edge of pavement to edge of
pavement where no curbs are proposed.
F3 ACCESS ROAD MINIMUM DIMENSIONS WHEN SERVING FOUR (4) OR LESS
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS WITH AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
INSTALLED: A fire apparatus roadway providing access to not more than four (4) fire
sprinklered single family dwellings shall not be less than 16 feet in paved width, curb line
to curb line, or edge of pavement to edge of pavement where no curbs are proposed, with
an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.
F5 GRADE: The gradient for a fire apparatus roadway shall not exceed 20.0%. Grades
exceeding 15.0% (incline or decline) shall not be permitted without mitigation. Minimal
mitigation shall be the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems appropriate to the
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structures and uses served. The angle of departure and angle of approach of a fire access
roadway shall not exceed 7%.
F6 GATES: All gates or other structures or devices, which could obstruct fire access
roadways or otherwise hinder emergency operations, are prohibited unless they meet
standards approved by the Fire Department. All automatic gates across fire access
roadways shall be equipped with approved emergency key operated switches overriding
all command functions and opening the gate(s). Gates accessing four (4) or more
residences or residential lots, or gates accessing hazardous, institutional, educational, or
assembly occupancy group structures shall also be equipped with approved emergency
traffic control activating strobe light sensor(s) which will activate the gate on the
approach of emergency apparatus. All automatic gates must meet Fire Department
requirements for rapid, reliable access.
F7 RESPONSE MAPS: Any development that by virtue of new structures necessitates fire
hydrants, roadways, or similar features, shall be required to provide a map in a format
compatible with current Department mapping services, and shall be charged a reasonable
fee for updating all Fire Department response maps.
F9 POSTING OR STRIPING ROADWAYS "NO PARKING FIRE LANE": Fire
Department access roadways, when required, shall be properly identified as per Fire
Department standards.
F10 OBSTRUCTION OF ROADWAYS DURING CONSTRUCTION: All roadways shall be
a minimum of 24 feet in width during construction and shall be maintained clear,
including the parking of vehicles, in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code and the
Encinitas Fire Department.
F13 ADDRESS NUMBERS: Address numbers shall be placed in a location that will allow
them to be clearly visible from the street fronting the structure. The numbers shall
contrast with their background, and shall be no less in height than: Four inches (4") for
single family homes and duplexes; Eight inches (8") for commercial and multi-family
residential buildings; and Twelve inches (12") for industrial buildings.
F14 ADDRESS NUMBERS FOR STRUCTURES LOCATED OFF ROADWAY: Where
structures are located off a roadway on long easements/driveways, a monument marker
shall be placed at the entrance where the easement/driveway intersects the main roadway.
Permanent address numbers with height conforming to Fire Department standards shall
be affixed to this marker.
F15A AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM - SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND
DUPLEXES: Structures shall be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system designed
and installed to the satisfaction of the Fire Department. Plans for the automatic fire
sprinkler system shall be approved by the Fire Department prior to issuance of building
permit(s).
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F18 CLASS "A" ROOF: All structures shall be provided with a Class "A" roof assembly to
the satisfaction of the Encinitas Fire Department.
E1 ENGINEERING CONDITIONS:
CONTACT THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
E2 All City Codes, regulations, and policies in effect at the time of building/grading permit
issuance shall apply.
EGl Grading Conditions
EG3 The owner. shall obtain a grading permit prior to the commencement of any clearing or
grading of the site.
EG4 The grading for this project is defined in Chapter 23.24 of the Encinitas Municipal Code.
Grading shall be performed under the observation of a civil engineer whose responsibility it
shall be to coordinate site inspection and testing to ensure compliance of the work with the
approved grading plan, submit required reports to the Engineering Services Director and
verify compliance with Chapter 23.24 of the Encinitas Municipal Code.
EG5 No grading shall occur outside the limits of the project unless a letter of permission is
obtained from the owners of the affected properties.
EG6 A separate grading plan shall be submitted and approved and a separate grading permit
issued for the borrow or disposal site if located within the city limits.
EG7 All newly created slopes within this project shall be no steeper than 2:1.
EG8 A soils/geological/hydraulic report (as applicable) shall be prepared by a qualified
engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such work. The report shall be
approved at first submittal of a grading plan.
EG9 Prior to hauling dirt or construction materials to any proposed construction site within this
project the owner shall submit to and receive approval from the Engineering Services
Director for the proposed haul route. The owner shall comply with all conditions and
requirements the Engineering Services Director may impose with regards to the hauling
operation.
EG10 In accordance with Section 23.24.370 (A) of the Municipal Code, no grading permit shall be
issued for work occurring between October 1 st of any year and April 15th of the following
year, unless the plans for such work include details of protective measures, including
desilting basins or other temporary drainage or control measures, or both, as may be deemed
necessary by the field inspector to protect the adjoining public and private property from
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damage by erosion, flooding, or the deposition of mud or debris which may originate from
the site or result from such grading operations.
ED1 Drainage Conditions
ED2A An erosion control system shall be designed and installed onsite during all construction
activity. The system shall prevent discharge of sediment and all other pollutants onto
adjacent streets and into the storm drain system. The City of Encinitas Best Management
Practice Manual shall be employed to determine appropriate storm water pollution control
practices during construction.
ED3M A drainage system capable of handling and disposing of all surface water originating within
the subdivision, and all surface waters that may flow onto the subdivision from adjacent
lands, shall be required. Said drainage system shall include any easements and structures as
required by the Engineering Services Director to properly handle the drainage.
EDSM The owner shall pay the current local drainage area fee prior to approval of the final map for
this project or shall construct drainage systems in conformance with the Master Drainage
Plan and City of Encinitas Standards as required by the Engineering Services Director.
ES 1 Street Conditions
ES4 Reciprocal access and/or maintenance agreements shall be provided ensuring access to all
parcels over private roads, drives or parking areas and maintenance thereof to the
satisfaction of the Engineering Services Director.
ES5 Prior to any work being performed in the public right-of-way, a right-of-way construction
permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Director and appropriate fees paid,
in addition to any other permits required.
ES6M In accordance with Chapter 23.36 of the Municipal Code, the developer shall execute and
record a covenant with the County Recorder agreeing not to oppose the formation of an
assessment district to fund the installation of right-of-way improvements.
ES7M In accordance with Chapter 23.36 of the Municipal Code, the developer shall execute and
record a covenant with the County Recorder agreeing not to oppose the formation of an
assessment district to fund the undergrounding of utility facility improvements.
EUl Utilities
EU2 The owner shall comply with all the rules, regulations, and design requirements of the
respective utility agencies regarding services to the project.
EU3 The owner shall be responsible for coordination with S.D.G. & E., SBC/Pacific Bell, and
other applicable authorities.
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EU5 The owner shall be responsible for the relocation and undergrounding of existing public
utilities, as required.
EU7 The design of the division of land shall provide each cable operator an opportunity to
construct, install and maintain, on land identified on the map as dedicated to public utility
use, any equipment necessary to extend cable television services to each residential parcel in
the subdivision. This condition shall not apply to the conversion of existing dwelling units
to condominiums, community apartments, or stock cooperatives.
EU8 Subject to all applicable Federal and State laws, statutes and regulations, in the event of
multiple cable communication operators desiring to serve new residential developments in
which the electric power and telephone utilities are underground, the following procedure
shall apply with respect to access to and utilization of underground easements:
(a) The developer shall be responsible for contacting and surveying all
franchised cable operators to ascertain which operators desire to provide
cable television service to the development. The developer may establish a
reasonable deadline to receive responses from cable operators. The final
tract map shall indicate the cable operator(s) that have agreed to serve the
development.
(b) If one or more cable operators wish to provide service, they shall be
accommodated in the joint utilities trench on a nondiscriminatory shared
basis.
(c) The developer shall provide at least (10) working days notice of the date that
the utility trenches will be open to the cable operators that have agreed to
serve the development.
(d) Sharing the joint utilities trench shall be subject to compliance with Public
Utilities Commission and utility standards. If such compliance is not
possible, or if three (3) or more operators desire to provide service to the
development, the developer shall provide a separate trench for the cable
television cables, with the entire cost shared among the participating cable
operators. With the concurrence of the developer, the affected utilities and
the cable television operators, alternative installation procedures, such as the
use of deeper trenches, may be utilized, subject to the applicable law.
(e) Any cable operator wishing to serve an area where the trenches have been
closed shall be responsible for separate trenching and associated costs;
provided that if the cable operator was not provided timely written notice of
the availability of such trenches, the developer shall reimburse the operator
for such costs.
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ESWI Storm Water Pollution Control Conditions
ESW3 Best Management Practice shall be utilized for storm water pollution control to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer. The surface run off shall be directed over grass and
landscaped areas prior to collection and discharge onto the street and/or into the public
storm drain system. If pipes are used for area drainage, inlets shall be located to allow
maximum flow distance over grass and non-erodable landscape areas. A grass lined
ditch, reinforced with erosion control blanket, or a rip-rap lined drainage ditch shall be
used instead of a concrete ditch where feasible. Hardscaped areas and driveways shall be
sloped toward grassy and landscaped areas. Driveways with a grass- or gravel-lined
swale in the middle can be used if the site topography does not allow for the discharge of
driveway runoff over landscaped areas. The Grading Plan shall identify all landscape
areas designed for storm water pollution control (SWPC). A note shall be placed on the
plans indicating that the modification or removal of the SWPC facilities without a permit
from the City is prohibited.
ESW9 For storm water pollution control purposes, all runoff from all roof drains shall discharge
onto grass and landscape areas prior to collection and discharge onto the street and/or into
the public storm drain system. Grass and landscape areas designated for storm water
pollution control shall not be modified without a permit from the City. A note to this
effect shall be placed on the Grading plan.
This notice constitutes a decision of the Planning & Building Department only. Additional
permits, including Building Permits, may be required by the Building Division or other City
Departments. It is the property owner's responsibility to obtain all necessary permits required for
the type of project proposed.
In accordance with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 1. 12, the decision of the Planning and
Building Director may be appealed to the City Council within ten- (10) calendar days of the date of
this determination. The appeal must be filed, accompanied by the appropriate filing fee, prior to
5:00 p.m. on the tenth (10') calendar day following the date of this notice of decision. Because the
project lies within the appeal jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission, this decision will
be subject to appeal directly to the California Coastal Commission, San Diego District Office, for
ten (10) business days following receipt and acceptance by the Coastal Commission of the City's
notice of final action, which will be filed at the close of the City's appeal period or after the
resolution of any timely appeals to the City Council. The exact dates of the Coastal Commission's
appeal period will be determined by the Coastal Commission.
If you have any questions regarding this determination, please contact Kerry Kusiak at the Planning
and Building Department by telephoning (760) 633-2719.
Patrick Murphy
Planning & Building Director
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