1992-034CITY OF ENCINITAS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
527 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(619) 944-5060
NOTICE OF DECISION
DCD-92-034
November 23, 1992
This letter is to inform you that the Director of Community
Development has approved your application for:
92-194 ADP (DOW Stereo / Expressive Design)- Administrative
Design Review to add approximately 260 Square Feet to an
approved 1,194 Square Foot addition to an existing retail
store for property located at 146 North El Camino Real
(Wiegand Plaza I). This approval is subject to the following
conditions:
(1) The project shall conform to the conditions of approval
required by Resolution No. NE-92-07 (Case #92-076 DR) as
approved by the New Encinitas Community Advisory Board on
June 1, 1992, except as may be modified herein.
(2) The applicant shall pay development fees at the
established rate. Such fees may include but shall not be
limited to: Permit and Plan Checking Fees, School Impact
Fees, Water and Sewer Service Fees, Traffic Impact Fees
and Drainage Fees. Arrangements shall be made to the
satisfaction of the appropriate department or agency to
pay the fees prior to Building Permit issuance or Final
Occupancy approval.
(3) Prior to Building Permit issuance the applicant shall
submit a letter from the Fire Protection District to the
Community Development Department stating that all
development impact, plan check and/or cost recovery fees
have been paid or secured to the satisfaction of the
District.
(4) Address number(s) shall be placed on the rear door of the
structure.
(5) ACCESS ROADWAY:
of a fire access
four (24) feet.
and unloading a:
structure.
The clear and unobstructed paved width
roadway shall not be less than twenty-
In addition, twelve (12) feet of loading
-ea shall be provided adjacent to the
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(6) Approval of this request does not waive compliance with
any section of the Zoning Development Code and all other
applicable City Ordinances.
(7) This approval may be appealed to the City Council within
15 calendar days from the date of this approval in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1.12 of the
Municipal Code. A $100.00 filing fee for Appeals is
required.
(8) In the event that one or more of the conditions imposed
on this Administrative Design Review approval is/are not
satisfied, the Community Development Department shall
notify the applicant of the date an opportunity will be
provided for the applicant to explain why the City of
Encinitas should not revoke this approval.
(9) Prior to any future development of the project site, all
conditions of approval contained herein shall be
completed (or agreed upon) to the satisfaction of the
Director of Community Development.
(10) The application request is approved as submitted and
shall not be altered without authorized agency review and
approval.
(11) Any change to the natural drainage or concentration of
drainage shall be adequately handled and shall not impact
adjacent properties to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
(12) A Permit or Proof of Exemption from the California
Coastal Commission shall be required prior to Building
Permit issuance.
This approval is based upon the following findings pursuant to
Section 23.08.072 of the Municipal Code:
1) The project design is consistent with the General Plan,
a Specific Plan and the provisions of the Municipal Code.
Facts: The additional square footage (260) proposed by this
application conforms with the allowable square footage
permitted to be approved administratively. The project is
located in the General Commercial Zoning District and the
proposed use conforms to the type of allowed uses within the
District. The project is not within a Specific Plan Overlay
District.
Discussion: Staff can not identify any aspect of the
submitted project which does not comply with Zoning Code
standards or General Plan Policies.
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Conclusion: The Community Development Department finds,
therefore, that the design of the project, as conditioned,
conforms to the policies and standards of the General Plan,
Zoning Ordinance and Municipal Code.
2) The project design is substantially consistent with the
Design Review Guidelines.
Facts: The project design provides an addition which conforms
to the building designs and architectural accents of other
structures within the existing commercial complex.
Discussion: The project design is consistent with the intent
of the Design Review Guidelines in that the building addition
conforms with existing structures within the complex and
otherwise conforms with code requirements.
Conclusion: The Community Development Department finds that
the project design is consistent with the intent of the Design
Review Guidelines.
3) The project design will not adversely affect the health,
safety, or general welfare of the community.
Facts: The project design is consistent with existing
structures within the existing commercial center.
Discussion: Staff can find no evidence to indicate that the
project design would adversely affect the health, safety, or
general welfare of the community.
Conclusion: The Community Development Department finds that
the project design will not adversely affect the health,
safety or general welfare of the New Encinitas Community.
4) The project will not tend to cause the surrounding
neighborhood to depreciate materially in appearance or
value.
Facts: The project design tends to be compatible with the
style of commercial structures constructed within the General
Commercial District.
Discussion: Staff can find no evidence to indicate that the
project would materially depreciate the appearance or value of
the District.
Conclusion: The Community Development Department finds that
the project will not adversely depreciate the appearance or
value of the immediate Commercial District.
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If you have any questions regarding this determination, please
contact Jim Kennedy or Marianne Buscemi at the Community
Development Department by telephoning (619) 944-5060. Note that as
of December 7, 1992, the telephone number will be 633-2710.
Patrick S. Murphy
Community Development Director
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