2006-089CITY OF ENCINITAS
PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
505 So. Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 633-2710
NOTICE OF DECISION
PBD-2006-89
October 11, 2006
This letter is to inform you that the Planning and Building Director has approved your application
for the following Administrative Permit for property located in the City of Encinitas:
06-162 CDP (Applicant: Western Pacific Homes) - Coastal Development Permit request to
construct a new, custom residence. (APN: 216-122-40: 1401 Bella Azul Court: Lot 1)
Project Description and Discussion: The applicant is proposing to construct a new residence on a
lot located in the RR-1 zone. The proposed residence will measure approximately 4,600 square-
feet in size.
A standard public notification was issued for the project, with no letters of concern received from
surrounding neighbors. The applicant also conducted a Citizen Participation Program (CPP)
neighborhood meeting on August 29, 2006. No negative feedback, objections or concerns were
raised.
Municipal Code Section 30.80 permits residential dwellings in the coastal zone provided the
following findings can be made:
Coastal Development Permit
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 21000 and following 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.
Conclusion: The City's General Plan and Municipal Code are applicable components of the City's
Local Coastal Plan. The subject zoning is RR-1, which permits proposed single-family dwelling units
and accessory units in the Municipal Code and General Plan. No aspect of the project has been identified
which could have an adverse impact on coastal resources or any natural resources. The project will
comply with the applicable development standards (lot coverage, setbacks, floor area ratio, height etc.)
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as per the Encinitas Municipal Code and the goals and policies contained in the General Plan. Since the
project complies with all applicable provisions of the City's Municipal Code and General Plan, the
Planning and Building Department finds that the project is consistent with the certified Local Coastal
Program of the City of Encinitas, and that required finding #2 is not applicable since no significant
adverse environmental impact is associated with the project. Finding #3 is not applicable, as the project
site is not located between the sea and the nearest public road.
The approval of this Coastal Development Permit satisfies the requirements of the Encinitas Local
Coastal Program.
California Environmental Quality Act: The project is found to be exempt from Environmental
Review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303(a).
This approval is subject to the following conditions:
G1 STANDARD CONDITIONS:
CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITION(S):
G2 This approval may be appealed to the City Council within 15 calendar days from the date of
this approval in accordance with Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code.
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.
G7 Prior to issuing a final inspection on framing, the applicant shall provide a survey from a
licensed surveyor or a registered civil engineer verifying that the building height is in
compliance with the approved plans.
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
building permit issuance to the satisfaction of the Planning and Engineering Services
Departments. The applicant is advised to contact the Planning 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.
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SC1 SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:
SC2 At any time after two years from the date of this approval, October 11, 2008 at 5:00 pm, or
the expiration date of any extension granted in accordance with the Municipal Code, the
City may require a noticed public hearing to be scheduled before the authorized agency to
determine if there has been demonstrated a'good faith intent to proceed in reliance on this
approval. If the authorized agency finds that a good faith intent to proceed has not been
demonstrated, the application shall be deemed expired as of the above date (or the expiration
date of any extension). The determination of the authorized agency may be appealed to the
City Council within 15 days of the date of the determination.
SC6 This project is conditionally approved as set forth on the application and project plans
consisting of a Site Plan, Floor Plans, and Exterior Elevations, all designated as approved by
the Planning and Building Director on October 11, 2006, and shall not be altered without
express authorization by the Planning Department.
B 1 BUILDING CONDITION(S):
CONTACT THE ENCINITAS BUILDING DIVISION REGARDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION(S):
B2R The applicant shall submit a complete set of construction plans to the Building Division for
plancheck processing. The submittal shall include a Soils/Geotechnical Report, structural.
calculations, and State Energy compliance documentation (Title 24). Construction plans
shall include a site plan, a foundation plan, floor and roof framing plans, floor plan(s),
section details, exterior elevations, and materials specifications. Submitted plans must show
compliance with the latest adopted editions of the California Building Code (The Uniform
Building Code with California Amendments, the California Mechanical, Electrical and
Plumbing Codes). These comments are preliminary only. A comprehensive plancheck will
be completed prior to permit issuance and additional technical code requirements may be
identified and changes to the originally submitted plans may be required.
F1 FIRE CONDITIONS:
CONTACT THE ENCINITAS FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITION(S):
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.
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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
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.
1710 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).
F18 CLASS "A" ROOF: All structures shall be provided with a Class "A" roof assembly to
the satisfaction of the Encinitas Fire Department.
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E1 ENGINEERING CONDITIONS:
CONTACT THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION(S):
E2 All City Codes, regulations, and policies in effect at the time of building/grading permit issuance
shall apply.
EG1 Grading Conditions
EG14 A grading permit shall be obtained for this project unless the proposed grading is exempt
under section 23.24.090 of the Municipal Code. If the proposed grading is exempt from
permit requirement, the Owner shall provide a precise site plan prior to approval of a
building permit. The building site plan shall provide design for drainage improvements,
erosion control, storm water pollution control, and on-site pavement.
ES1 Street Conditions
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.
EU1 Utilities Conditions
EU2 The owner shall comply with all the rules, regulations, and design requirements of the
respective utility agencies regarding services to the project.
EU4 All proposed utilities within the project shall be installed underground including existing
utilities unless exempt by the Municipal Code.
ESW1 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 and/or Permit Site Plan shall
identify all landscape areas designed for storm water pollution control (SWPC). A note
shall be placed on the plans indicating that the BMPs are to be privately maintained and
the facilities not modified or removed without a permit from the City.
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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 and/ or Permit Site plan.
Engineering Special Conditions:
1. The BMP Swale constructed as a part of Grading Permit 1469-G and running along
the southerly property boundary and along the westerly portion of the lower pad area
shall be privately maintained in good working condition. The swale may not be
modified without a permit from the City.
2. The construction BMP detention basin on the lower pad of this lot shall be maintained
in good working order until such time as grading operations have ceased and homes
have been built on all of the lots off of Bella Azul Court.
3. As shown on the CDP site plan, runoff from the proposed driveway and roof areas
shall be routed to landscape area for storm water pollution control BMP prior to
discharge from the private property. The BMP area shall be shown on the building
site plan with a shading symbol and shall bear the note, "Landscape area for BMP to
be privately maintained and not to be modified without a permit from the City."
4. This project was conditioned as a part of TPM 01-301 and shall comply with all the
conditions of that application.
In accordance with the provisions of Municipal Code Chapter 1. 12, this decision may be appealed
to the City Council within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of this determination. The appeal
must be filed, accompanied by a $250.00 filing fee, prior to 6:00 P.M. on the 15th calendar day
following the date of this notice of decision. This notice constitutes a decision of the Planning
Department only. Additional permits, including Building Permits, may be required by the Building
Department or other City Departments. All Fire Department, Engineering Department and Building
Department conditions shall be verified through the standard plan check process. Zoning
compliance shall be verified through the plan check process. It is the property owner or applicant's
responsibility to obtain all necessary permits required for the type of project proposed. This
decision is not appealable to the Coastal Commission.
If you have any questions regarding this determination, please contact Christopher Miller at the
Planning Department by telephoning (760) 633-2710.
Patrick urphy,
Planning and Building Director
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