2017-59 - EGCITY OF • • NOTICE OF DECISION
_Encinitas
Development Services Department
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Project Name:
San Diego Botanic Garden
Request:
Construct a new administrative building, new horticultural
building, and associated parking lot improvements; make
minor modifications to the existing Lawn House and Larabee
House; and authorize a construction trailer for the project.
Discretionary Actions:
Coastal Development Permit
CEQA Determination:
Exempt
DECISION:
APPROVED
Project Number:
16 -147 CDP
PBD Number:
2017 -59
Location:
230 Quail Gardens Drive
Community:
Old Encinitas
APN:
256- 340 -31 -00 & 257 - 020 -27 -00
Applicant:
County of San Diego, Parks and Recreation Division
Representative:
Amanda Parra, Park Project Manager
Project Planner:
Katie Innes, Associate Planner, kinnes(aDencinitasca.gov
Decision Date:
October 30, 2017
Report Approval:
® ROY SAPA'U, CITY PLANNER
SUMMARY AND KEY CONSIDERATIONS
The project proposes a Coastal Development Permit to construct a new 2,224- square foot
Administrative Building, a new 2,463- square foot Horticultural Building, and associated parking
lot improvements on a vacant portion of an existing lot that is currently being used for overflow
parking for the San Diego Botanic Garden (Garden hereinafter). The Coastal Development
Permit also includes a request to make improvements to the existing Lawn House and Larabee
ITEM NAME: SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN ADMINISTRATIVE AND HORTICULTURAL BUILDINGS
PROJECT NUMBER: 16-147CDP
OCTOBER 30.2U17
HOUS8' which are |OC8t8d north of the [D8iO parking |Oi within the G8Rj8O. A temporary
construction trailer is also proposed as a part of the project scope.
The County OfSan Diego nvvOS the subject property, and they currently operate the Garden in
conjunction with a non-profit 501 /c\(3) organization (San Diego Botanic G8rd8O). The Garden's
0iSSiOD iStO actively participate in the conservation of rare, threatened, and 8Od8ng8nSd plant
SpeCieS, to serve the bOt@DiC@| and hOrtiCU|tU[8/ needs of San Diego County, and to exist as an
urban retreat.
Since the property is located within the CO8S[8| ZODe, the project is GUN8Ct to the City's LOC8|
Coastal Program [8qUi[808OtS. The review and 8pp[0V8i of CO@St8| DeVS|opDl8Dt Permit is
n8qUinBd for the pPDpOS8d project in ORi8[ to BDSUP8 CODSistgOCy with the City's LOC8| CO83i8|
PR}g[@Dl [8qui[8nn8OtG. FO||OVViOg the approval of the Coastal DeV8|Op08Dt Permit, the County
of San Oi8QO will pPOC8GG building permits for the project through their own permitting pP3C8Ss.
NO building pR[Dli[S will be issued by the City of Encinitas for this project. H0Vv8V8[. the County
Of San Diego will b8 required to process grading permits through the City Vf Encinitas tOensure
compliance with the City's StOrrnvv8t9[r8qUi[8DleOtS.
Additionally, the grading design for the project pFUpOS8S six feet of 0| (Ol8XDlUFD) to C[8GtR
building pads and DlGOuf8CtU[8d S|0p8S for the project. Typically, according to EMC 8HCtiOO
23.08.O30 (Design Review-General Scope and EXeOlpUoDS). projects th8t8nC88dfOU[feetOffi||
require the r8Vi8VV and approval of 8 []8SigD Review Permit. HOVVBV8[. the Director has
determined that the pn]pOS8d fill will not be visible from any public vantage pOiOi. and therefore
gx8DOptG the project from Design Review. The project scope iOC|UdGS the iDGt8||8tiOO Of
landscape plantings 0O the manufactured slopes, thereby minimizing the aesthetic impact of the
grading design.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is3request for 8 Coastal Development Permit. The scope Of the requested Coastal
Development Permit includes the following:
0 Construct 8 new 2. U8[g foot Administrative Building.
• 88O Diego BOL8OiC G8[d8O S[8ff and VO|UDL8erS will OCcUpV the pr0DOS8d
Administrative Building for general administrative and F9S88[Ch pU[pDSSS.
• The USRS within this building will include 8 |8h0nBtOry for botanic [8S88n:h'
OO8t8h8| and equipment SUJ[8g8. 8dnliDiSt[8UV8 OffiC8S (including the DiF8Ct0['S
Off|C8' computer room, conference room, and break room), 8S well @Sthe sign
production room.
• Standard ODiC8 8qUipDl8Ot and supplies, DliCn]SCOp8S. SigD8g8 nO8t8[iG| and
g8Oe[8( 0@t8[i8|S and supplies used for the G8nd8O'S Vpe[8tiODS will be h0US8d
in this building.
• Existing staff who currently OCCUpy the L8VvD and L8[@b88 HOUSGS (performing
the same job activities) will be moved into the new Administrative Building.
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ITEM NAME: SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN ADMINISTRATIVE AND HORTICULTURAL BUILDINGS
PROJECT NUMBER: 16-147CDP
OCTOBER 3O.2O17
o The relocation of Garden personnel will allow the G8nd8D to ODU0iz8 and
enhance the use of the Lawn and Larabee Houses for visitors and guests.
0 Construct a new 2,463-square foot Horticultural Building.
o Garden materials and supplies will be stored in the new Horticultural Building.
o C8rtS, heavy machinery, paint and other chemicals will be StO[8d in this building.
As the GaRj8O c0DUOUeS to eXp@Od. the quantity and V8hetv of flora iOC[88S8S,
thus the operational needs increase.
o The proposed HOrhcUkU[8| Building, eSSeDU8|k/ will fUDCtiOD as the G8ndBD'S
"Q8r@g8^ in order to @CCO[D00d8te the extra 08teh@| and equipment that is
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Improvements to repurpose the existing Lawn House and Larabee House. The Lawn
and L3[8be8 Houses are currently being used for special events (8.g.VV8ddiDgS).botanic
n*aaonch, and equipment storage. The proposed future use of the LovvO and L8[@bea
HOUS8S will i[Dp[OV8 fUOCtiOD8|itx' and provide better VSR by ViSitO[S by F8|VS2tiOg staff
offices and 08iOt8D8DC8 equipment OU1Sid8 of the two facilities.
o The proposed improvements to the Lawn House include:
• Modified interior finishes
• Removal Of the bathtub
• |[Op[OV8 the Q@F8g8 to @CCODOOlOd8t8 ViSik]nS. library and an /\DA
n9Gtn}om
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Grading and paving modifications for 8D at-grade patio |OC8t9d in front of
the garage
� AOADA parking space and path Of travel tO the house
The proposed improvements tO the L8r8b8R House include:
• Remove and recreate the front porch
• Add ADA8CC8SSib|8 nBStrOOnO and siting room/bridal changing POOnn OO
the north end 0f the house
• Relocate electrical panel
• Provide A[JA access from the house tO the wedding lawn
0 AUUlOhze 8 t8[DpOr8[y COOStR]CtiOO trailer for the project.
PROJECT ANALYSIS
Project Site Characteristics:
The General Plan Land Use Designation for the project site i8 Ecological Resource/Open
Space/ Parks (ER/[)SVPK). The pnDpHdv is |0C8t8d within the ECV|OgiC8| ReSOU[Cg/C)p8n
Gp8CE/P8FkS (ER/OS/PK) zoning district, and within the CO8St8| Zone. A portion Of the project
site is located within the Cultural Overlay Zone.
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ITEM NAME: SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN ADMINISTRATIVE AND HORTICULTURAL BUILDINGS
PROJECT NUMBER: 16-147CDp
OCTOBER 3O.2O17
The Ecological Resource/Open Space/Parks zoO8(ER/OS/PK) is intended to provide for land
that is ecologically significant and has been Set aside for p[eS8n/8hOO 88 open sp8c8. or i@Dd
that has been set aside for the public's use as 8CUV8 and passive rRC[88tioO8| 8[88S. NO private
development may occur within this zone.
The project site iS located within the |O|@Dd R8SideOU8|'GhddRd Community Character Context.
Inland Residential-Ghddnd C0nlrnunib/ {}h8n3Cter Context exists east and west of Interstate 5 in
{}|d Encinitas. This nBSid8Oh8| context is geO8[8Uy organized OD the north-south/east-west grid.
It developed phOO@h|y in the 1900S and 70G and iOc|UdgS single-family dwellings with home
"twin-homes" and COOdODliOiUDlS dispersed throughout. The 88D [}i8gO Botanic Garden is 8
UOiqU8 |8Dd use within this CODt8Xt and p[OVidBS 8 UDiqU8 cODln0VDitv 8rDgOitv for the
surrounding neighborhood and community.
The table below summarizes the project site characteristics for the project site:
General Plan:
Ecological Resource/Open Space/ Parks
Specific Plan:
None
Zoning District:
Ecological Resource/Open Space/ Parks
Zoning Overlay:
Coastal Zone & Cultural Overlay Zone
Community Character Context:
Inland Residential-Gridded
Other Key City Plan:
None
Notable State or Regional Plan and Law:
None
Adjacent Area:
The AdOliDiSt[@tV8 Building and HOrbcU|tUr3| Building are pn3pOS8d to be CODStrUCt8d on 8
V8C8rd pOrUOD of the San Diego Botanic G8nd8D property that is cU[neDUy being used as an
overflow parking |OL The L8VVD House and L@[8h88 House are located within the developed
portion of the G8Rj8D itself iDl08di@b3|y north Of the existing 0@iD parking |OL The 88O Diego
Botanic G8PdBO is surrounded by DO008nCi@| g[88DhoU88 operation to the north, @ SeDiO[
residential CGn3 facility, OffiC8 Uses and single-family R3Sid8Oti8| deV8|OpDl8Dt to the vv8St and
SOUthvv8Gt' SiOQ|8-f8[Di|y residential development to the south and SiOg|8-f8[Di|y [8SidgOUG|
development, 8 religious institution and vacant land tO the east.
The table below summarizes the characteristics of the surrounding area:
Direction
General Plan &
Zoning District
Community
Character Context
Land Use
North
0 General Plan: Specific Plan-
Inland Residential-
Commercial
Agriculture (AG) and Public/Semi-
Gridded
greenhouses
Public (P/SP)
0 Zoning: Encinitas Ranch Specific
Plan-Agriculture (ER-AG) and
Public/Semi-Public (ER-P/SP)
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ITEM NAME: SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN ADMINISTRATIVE AND HORTICULTURAL BUILDINGS
PROJECT NUMBER: 16 -147 CDP
OCTOBER 30, 2017
Direction
General Plan &
Community
Land Use
future development shall consider
Zoning District
Character Context
Building and Horticultural Building have been sited to
South
. General Plan: Residential 5 (R -5)
Inland Residential-
Single- family homes
• Zoning: Residential 5 (R -5)
Gridded
project proposes landscaping around both the
East
• General Plan: Residential 3 (R -3)
Inland Residential-
Single- family homes,
• Zoning: Residential 3 (R -3)
Gridded
religious institution,
properties.
LU POLICY 6.7: Require
vacant land
West
. General Plan: Public /Semi - Public
Inland Residential-
Senior residential
soften the visual impact of
(P /SP)
Gridded
care facility, offices,
areas.
• Zoning: Public /Semi - Public
single- family homes
(P /SP)
LU POLICY 7.10: Both residential
The project proposes the construction of a new
General Plan Consistency
The City of Encinitas General Plan includes a number of goals and policies that guide
development and land use within the City. A discussion of how the project is consistent with
applicable General Plan policies is summarized below:
General Plan Goal or Policy
Explanation of Project Conformance
LU POLICY 6.5: The design of
The project has been designed with consideration given to
future development shall consider
the adjacent existing development. The Administrative
the constraints and opportunities
Building and Horticultural Building have been sited to
that are provided by adjacent
minimize impacts to adjacent development. The closest
existing development.
residential structure is located over approximately 120 feet
from the proposed Horticultural Building. Additionally, the
project proposes landscaping around both the
Administrative Building and Horticultural Buildings. The
proposed landscaping includes a number of trees and
shrubs, which will provide a buffer from adjacent uses, and
minimize the impact of the new buildings on adjacent
properties.
LU POLICY 6.7: Require
The project will provide new landscape plantings including
commercial development to
trees, groundcovers, and shrubs throughout the project
provide sufficient landscaping to
area and within the new parking lot area. The landscape
soften the visual impact of
plantings will soften the visual impacts of the building and
commercial buildings and parking
surface parking lots as viewed from adjacent properties and
areas.
the adjacent drive aisle. The new landscape improvements
will enhance the overall image of the project site as viewed
from adjacent properties.
LU POLICY 7.10: Both residential
The project proposes the construction of a new
and commercial development
Administrative Building and Horticultural Building. These
shall be limited to a maximum
building will not to exceed the maximum two - stories or 30-
height of two stories and 30 feet.
foot height limitation. The project is conditioned to require a
height certification to ensure compliance with this General
Plan policy.
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ITEM NAME: SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN ADMINISTRATIVE AND HORTICULTURAL BUILDINGS
PROJECT NUMBER: 10-147 COP
OCTOBER 3U.2O17
Municipal Code Analysis
The proposed project CODlp|iHSVYithth8ZODiOgSt8Od8ndS0UtliD8diDEMC Section 30.32.010
(Ecological Resource/Open Space/Parks Zone-Development Standards), as summarized
Development
Zoning Requirement
Project Proposed
Complies?
Standard
Land Use
Public recreational uses
Existing public recreational
Yes 0 No F-1
facility (San Diego Botanic
Lot Coverage
50% maximum
4% proposed
Yes N No Fj
Building Height
30 feet maximum/two
Administration Building:
Yes N No F1
stories
25 feet
Horticultural Building:
22 feet 2-inches
Off-Street Parking
19 spaces required
40 spaces provided
Yes M No 0
Land Use
The project is |OC8t8d within the EDO|OQiC8| R8SOU[Ce/C)p8D Space/Parks zone (ER/OSVPK).
This zoning district is intended to provide for land that iS ecologically significant and has been
set aside for preservation 8S open space, o[ land that has been set aside for the public's use for
8CtiV8 or p8SSiw8 [8c[83tiOD3| 8F88S. NO phv802 deV8|OpDn8Dt may occur within this ZDD8. The
project site h8S been previously developed 8S8 public recreation facility /88O Diego Botanic
Garden) that provides 8 unique community amenity. NO private d8VB|Op[O8Dt currently exists OD
the site, consistent with the zOOiO0 PeqUiPSDl8ntS.
Lot Coverage
According to the development standards for the Ecological Resource/Open Space/Parks Zone
(ER/OS/PK). the 0axiDlU0 lot cOY8[8gR for the site is 50%. The building area OO the site, (with
the proposed /\d[OiDiSt[8Uv8 and HOrtiCU|tU[8| Buildings) tOt8|S 88.313 SqU8r9 feet. The
proposed lot COVe[8ge (with the project) is 4% /TOt8| Building Area: 88.313 S.t/ Lot Area:
1.748,287 square feet =4%\, which iS less than the allowable lot coverage for the zone.
Building Height
The ECO|OgiC8| Resource/Open Space/Parks (ER/OS/PP() zoning St8Dd@ndS (Chapter
30.32.010) limit the 8UOw8b|8 building height for SLnUCUJ[8S in this ZOn8 to two StOh8S and 30
feet Ol8XinOU[D. The new Administrative Building is pFDpOS8d to be 25 feet in height Dle8SUF8d
from the lowest Of the existing Or finished grade most 8di@CeDt t0 the building w8||. The new
Horticultural Building is p[UpOG8d to be 22 feet 2-inches from the \0VV8St grade located most
8d'3CeOt to the building vV@|l. The two new Gt[UCLuFeS are b8|OVv the OO8XiODUnn 30-f0Ot height
limitation and meet the zoning requirement for the EF/C}P/PK zone.
ITEmNxMe: SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN ADMINISTRATIVE AND HORTICULTURAL BUILDINGS
PROJECT NUMBER: 16-147CDP
OCTOBER 3U.2O17
The existing building height Of the L8VVO HOVS8 and L8[8b89 House will FeDl8iO unchanged as a
result Of the modification included iO the scope Of work for this project.
O0cStre8tFarking
A portion of the site (where the AdFDiOiSt[3UVg Building and HO[tiCU|tU[8| Building are p[OpO68d
to be constructed), is CU[[9Ot|y being used as an overflow parking lot that serves the G8D C)i8gO
Botanic Garden 8t various times. As part ofCase NO. 13-153 M)N/ORUC[}P and Case Nu. 18-
232 OF/[|OP (Dickinson F3[Oi|V EdUCaUoD8| Conservatory), 8 parking supply analysis (dated
October 6, 2015 by LiDSCOtt Law and Greenspan) was prepared to 8O8|yz8 the availability of
parking at the 88D [)i8gO Botanic Garden site during typical weekday and weekend Op8[3UOOG.
as well as during various special HVeDiS held at the Garden. According b}the parking supply
@O8|VSiS, the project @F88, in its CU[nBOt UOdeV8|OpBd st@t9, identified the availability Of 100
"ov8[f|OvV^ parking spaces.
According to Encinitas Municipal Code S8CU0O 30.54.030 (Schedule Of Required Off-Street
Parking), the AdDliDiSt[8Uv8 and HOrtiCU|iUn8| Buildings require 19 new parking Sp8C8S. (Total
square footage of new building area proposed: 4.886 S.f. /2.224 S.f. Administrative Building p|US
2'483 S.f. HOdiCU|LU[G| Building / 250 for "G8O8[8l (]ffiCg" UGeG =10.74 n]UOd8d Up LO 18
Sp8C8S\. The proposed project will DoOGt[UCt40 new parking Sp@c8G in this @PSa. but will also
[eOlOV8 the 60 F8Dl8iO|Dg spaces from the parking supply to accommodate the CODSi[UCtiOD of
the project.
MOVV8V8[. @CCOndiDg to the parking supply analysis, the parking supply will 8|vv8yS be gF88t8[
than the expected d8Dl@Dd, even with the [90OV8| Of the 88 Sp8c8G to accommodate the
pnDpOS8d project. The parking supply 8O8|ySiS indicated a SU[p|U8 of 440 parking Sp8C8S during
weekday operations, @ SU[p|US of 360 parking Sp8CR8 during VV98k8Dd Ope[@UoDS, and a surplus
of 202 parking Si8||S during Sp8Ci8| events. Even with the [eDlOV8| of the 80 Sp8C8G from the
site, 8 parking Su[p|UG will still OCCU[ based UpOD the number Ofspaces that are Sh|| 8v8i|8b|8
during the VV88kd8y. VV88k8Dd and Sp8Ci8| event 0per8tiOQS, 86 SUQOOla[iz8d in the parking
supply analysis.
Landscaping
The project proposes the iDSL8||8UDD of landscape plantings to minimize the visual i[Dp8[tS Of
the p[OpVS8d Administrative Building and HO[tiSU|tUr3| Building. The project also pn3pOS8S the
iOSt8||8tiOO Of |3DdSC8piDg within the new parking lot 8[e8. The |aOdGS@p8 p|8nUnQS within the
parking lot area will help break Up the paving and provide 8 shade canopy for cars parked inthe
|OL
The )8DdSC@pe palette for the project iDC|ud8S 8 mix Oftrees, Sh[Ub8 and gnJUOdCOve[tO SOD8n
and SCr8eO the new buildings OO the site. Four Strawberry Trees (24-inch box sized t[88S) will
be planted OO the southeast side of the HOrtiCU|iU[8| Building to help SC[88O and buffer this new
structure from the adjacent residential d8VelOp08Oi, which is located over 18O feet tOthe east.
Additionally, the |8DdGC8piOg pnDpOS8d for the project will also nOiDiDlizG the grading impacts
8SSOCi3Led with the project. The grading design pnDpOSgS six feet of fill /Rl8XiDlUnl\ to Cr88t8 the
building pads and Dl8DUf3CtUF8d S|UpeS for the project. Typically, 8CCO[diDg to EMC GeCb0n
23.08.030 (Design Fl8Vi8m+GSO8[8| GCOp8 and EX8DnpiiODS), projects that 8XCBed four feet of fill
require the review and 8ppPOv8| Of 8 [}RSigO Review Permit. However, the Oi[8[tO[ has
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determined that the fill will not be visible from any public vantage pOiOL. and therefore 8X8rOpt
the project fO[0 Design Review in 3CCOnd8OCe with EMC Section 23.080.30.B.14. The project
SCDp8 iDC|Ud9S the iPSt3U8UOD Of (8OdSC8p8 p|8ObngS OD the [D8DUf3CtU[ed S|Op8S. thereby
minimizing the aesthetic impact Of the grading design.
Other Policy mrPlan Consistency
The C0UOb/ Of San Diego is 8X9[Dpt from the City's |OC8| zoning [8qUi[8DleOtS. HOVVeV8[. since
the property i8 |OC8t8d within the [|O8St8| ZOD8. the [8Vi8VV and 8ppPUV8| Of 8 CV8St8|
D9v8|Op[O8Ot Permit is required in order to 8OSu[8 COOSiS[8DCy with the City's LOC8| CO8StG|
PnOg[8[D [8qUi[8rD8OtS. A diSCUSsiOO Of hOVV the project CUDlp|i8S with the City's LOC8| Coastal
PF0g[8Ol i8 provided in the section below.
Local Coastal Program Consistency
The proposed project is located within the Coastal ZOD8 of the City Of Encinitas and requires
approval ofa Coastal Development Permit for the project. Thop jectGdhereat0the applicable
d8V9|Op08Dt St8Dd8ndS Of the ECO|OgiC8l Reserve/Open Space/Parks /ERX(]G/PK\ zOO8
provided in the Encinitas Municipal Code, and the applicable goals and pV|iCi8S of the General
Plan. Compliance with the Encinitas Municipal Code and General Plan ensures consistency with
the City's adopted LOC@| Coastal PFUg[8Dl. The pFOpOSSd project complies VVith all applicable
deV8|OpDl8Dt St@Od8[dS of the EFU(]S/PP{zone including |Oi COVBr@ge, building height and off-
street parking.
PUBLIC NOTICE AND PARTICIPATION
Public Notice
The Notice Of Pending ACUOO OO the CO8St@| D8vS|Up08Ot Permit was 0@U8d OO (]CtOb8[ 12.
2O17tO all property owners and occupants within 5OO feet Of the project Sd88Ddh38DyOO8vvhO
[8qU8StHd such O[tiQS in writing, in CODlp|i@DDe with Encinitas K4UOiOip@| Code G8CtiOO
30.8O.08O (Coastal Development Pe[[OitS). Additionally, @Sa courtesy, the notice was posted 8t
City Hall and on the Development Services Department's Internet site under "Public NOtiC8S^
and via e-P jeot8ouron.
The County Of San Diego ksthe lead agency for this project. (]D{]Ck]bB[1S.2O18.thSCOUDtv[f
San 09gO Board Of Supervisors found the project to bS exempt from eOViPOODl8Dt8| r8ViSVv
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The County of San Diego has made the determination that the project iSexempt from further
eDNnDD08Ot8| review pursuant t0 CEQAGUidB|iD8S 8eCtiOOS 15301' 15303 and 15304. The
County's Environmental findings are provided below:
"The project will make 0iDO[ improvements to two existing facilities. AddUioD8lly, the
oODGtrU[tiOD Of the Administrative and HOrbCU|tU[8| Buildings consist Of new COD3tnJCboO that
UO8S not exceed the GUDw8b|8 square footage threshold 8UOw8d under the minor alterations to
|8Od 8x8[DptiOD. not n8GU|UOg in the expansion of the g8Pd8D Upe[QtiOOS or US8. The project will
not impact environmental resources of hazardous or critical concern that are designated,
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precisely Dl8DD8d and officially adopted by gOV8rDDlSDt 8g8Od8S; dO8S not COD[hbUt8 to
cumulative environmental impact; will not have 8 significant impact OD the environment due to
UnUSU8| Ci[CU[DSt8OD8S; does not damage SCRDiC resources within @ d8SiQO8t8d state SQBOiC
highway; is not OD the |\St Of Hazardous VV8Si8 and 8UbSt8bb8| Sites pU[Su8Dt to GeCUoD
65982.5 of the Government (}0da| and does not cause adverse change in the significance of
historic resource."
The City of Encinitas is 8 "F8SpoDSib|8 8g8DCy." pursuant to CEQA GUid8|iO8S Section 10308 (C)
(Jurisdiction by Law) and Section 15381; UlR[8fOre. the CEQA debe0OiD8hOD that has been
made by the County Of San Diego is the determination that the City will [G|y UpOD as a
"[eSpOOSib|8 agency." The Notice of Exemption was filed OO October 25, 2018' with the G8D
Diego County Recorder's Office.
DISCUSSION
The project 3pp|iC8DtiS[8qU8SUOgUl8@pprDV@iOf8CO8St@|[}eV8|OpDl8DtPerDitb]CODStrUCt8
new 2,224-square foot /\dODiOiEtr8tm9 BUi|d\ng, a new 2.463-SqU8P8 foot HDrtiCU|tU[3| Building,
and 8SSOCi8t8d parking lot iOOp[oVeDl8DtS OO 8 V8C8Ot portion of an existing lot that is CU[RenUy
being used for overflow parking for the San [)i8gu Botanic Garden. The Coastal Development
Permit also iDC|Ud83 8 request to 08k8 improvements tOthe existing Lawn House and L8[8b8e
HOUS8, which are |OC8t8d north of the n08iO parking lot within the Garden.
The project adheres to the applicable development standards of the Ecological Reserve/Open
Space/Parks (EF/O8/PK) Z0De provided in the Encinitas Municipal Code, and the applicable
goals and policies of the G8D8[8| Plan. CUDlp|i8DCe with the Encinitas Municipal Code and
G8O8[8| Plan 8OSU[8S consistency with the City's adopted LOCG| CO8St8| Pn]g[QO0. The pnDpOS8d
project CODlp}i8S with all applicable d8VR|npOOeOt Gt8Dd8PdS of the EFU[JS/PK zone including lot
CDVe[@ge, building height and off-street parking. Therefore, the project d8nn0nGt[atHS
consistency with the City's LOC8| CO8Gt@| PnDg[@O0 [eqUi[8DlSDtS.
[91,1111���
Based mmthe findings for e Coastal Development Permit as per Encinitas Municipal Code
Section 30.80.010 and the aforementioned analysis, the Development Services
Department has made the following findings to support the approval, with conditions:
Finding for Coastal Development Permit
Explanation of Finding
1. The project is consistent with the certified
The structures comply with all development
Local Coastal Program of the City of
standards of the Ecological Reserve/Open
Encinitas; and
Space/Parks (ER/OP/PK) zone related to lot
coverage, building height and parking
requirements. The project is consistent with
the policies of the City's certified Local Coastal
Program including the General Plan and the
Municipal Code.
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Finding for Coastal Development Permit
Explanation of Finding
2. The proposed development conforms with
The County of San Diego is the lead agency for
Public Resources Code Section 21000 and
this project. On October 19, 2016, the County of
following (CEQA) in that there are no
San Diego Board of Supervisors found the
feasible mitigation measures or feasible
project to be exempt from environmental review
alternatives available which would
under the California Environmental Quality Act
substantially lessen any significant adverse
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Sections 15301,
impact that the activity may have on the
15303 and 15304 of the California
environment; and
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
The City of Encinitas is a "responsible
agency," pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 16366 (c) (Jurisdiction by Law) and
Section 15381, therefore, the CEQA
determination that has been made by the
County of San Diego is the determination that
the City will rely upon as a "responsible
agency." The Notice of Exemption was filed on
October 25, 2016 with the San Diego County
Recorder's Office.
3. For projects involving development between
This finding is not applicable because the
the sea or other body of water and the
property is not located between the sea and
nearest public road, approval shall include a
the nearest public road.
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 DgV8|Op[Oent S9miC8S Department has d8t8mniO9d the {|O8St8| DSV8|Op[D8Dt Permit
application and plans to be consistent with the City's certified LDC8| Coastal P[Og[8[D' including
all @pp|iC8b)8 pO|iCi8S of the G8O8[8| P|8O and p[0ViSioDG of the K8UOiCip8| Code. The pn]pOS8d
project is consistent with the G8Oen8| P|8D |8Dd use designation and 8ppUC8b|8 GeO8[8| P|8O
policies. The project complies with 8U ERUC)G/PKzoDe development standards. Based on the
8fO[8OleDtiOR8d findings, and SUbiRCt h3 the h}||OVVDg conditions Of 8ppPOV8|. the project is
hereby approved.
SC1 SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:
SC2 At any time after two yH@nS from the date of this approval, OD (}[tOb8r 30. 2019 at 5 p.m.,
or the expiration date of any extension granted in accordance with the Municipal Code, the
City may require 3 noticed public hearing L0bR scheduled before the authorized agency 0J
d80S[nOiDe if there has been d8mOOSt[8t9d 8 good faith intent to pn3C88d in [8|i8DCe OD this
approval. If the authorized agency finds that 8 good faith intent to proceed has not been
demonstrated, the 8pp|iC@U0n shall be d88Dl8d expired as of the above date (OF the
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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 drawings
stamped received by the City on August 10, 2017, consisting of 19 sheets including the
Title Sheet (Sheet T -1), Overall Site Plan (Sheet C -1), Site Plan (Sheet C -2), Preliminary
Grading Plan (Sheet C -3), Lawn and Larabee House Improvements Preliminary Grading
Plan (C-4), Preliminary Irrigation Plan (Sheet L -1), Landscape Plans (Sheets L -2 and L -3),
Horticultural and Administrative Buildings Floor Plans (Sheet H /A1.0), Horticultural and
Administrative Buildings Roof Plans (Sheet H /A2.0), Horticultural and Administrative
Buildings Elevations (Sheet H /A3.0 and H /A3.1), Larabee House Demolition Plan (Sheet
LB1.0), Larabee House Floor Plan (Sheet LB1.1), Larabee House Roof Plan (Sheet LB2.0),
Larabee House Elevations (LB3.0), Lawn House Floor Plan (Sheet LN1.1), Lawn House
Roof Plan (Sheet LN2.0), and Lawn House Elevations (Sheet LN3.0), all designated as
approved by the Development Services Director on October 30, 2017, and shall not be
altered without express authorization by the Development Services Department.
SCB The following Engineering - related conditions shall be completed /fulfilled to the satisfaction
of the Development Services Department:
The project shall be categorized as a Priority Development Project for storm water
quality subject to Hydromodification requirements since the project is considered
"Redevelopment" proposing the creation of 5,000 square feet of additional impervious
area on a site with over 10,000 square feet of existing impervious surface area. A
Storm Water Quality Management Plan (SWQMP) with detailed Drainage Management
Area exhibit shall be submitted with the grading permit application. The IMP cross
section shall detail the 10 -inch ponding depth, engineered soil thickness, and gravel
depth as well as the controlled outflow to the Point of Compliance (POC).
2. A Storm Water Maintenance Agreement (SWMA) shall be required to ensure the
professional maintenance, repair, and replacement of the storm water quality BMP
as necessary into perpetuity. The covenant shall also detail the funding mechanism
for the required maintenance. 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.
3. Special inspection of the BMP facilities by a licensed civil engineer in the State of
California is required during construction. Prior to obtaining building occupancy, an
inspection report shall be submitted with the Final Grading Certification to the
Engineering Division verifying the size and depth of the excavation, gravel and
engineered soil depth and material, storm drain pipe, overflow, and overall function
of the facilities per the approved grading plan.
4. Cross lot drainage currently exists to the parcel to the west. A Hold Harmless for
Drainage Agreement shall be required with the grading plan; however, no increase in
cross lot drainage shall be allowed.
5. As included in the preliminary geotechnical investigation, percolation testing for the
infiltration rate of the existing soils shall be performed at the location of the facilities
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at a depth of the proposed excavation. The infiltration rate shall be correlated to the
Hydrologic Soils Group.
6. The new proposed buildings shall construct all services line underground.
7. All proposed trash enclosures shall be fitted to comply with Storm Water Best
Management Practice requirements. The trash enclosures shall have an impervious,
non - combustible roof that will not allow rain water to enter the enclosure. The
enclosure shall be lockable and locked when not in use. A wide berm shall be
installed at all openings to hold in any liquids that escape from the dumpster and to
prevent any flow of storm water through the trash enclosure area. The berm can be
designed wide and flat to allow rolling of the dumpster in and out. The enclosure
shall be self- contained and may drain into the sanitary sewer system if feasible. A
separate building permit may be required for this structure. This will be permitted
with the building, but call out on the grading plan.
8. Provide and show limits of Easement Document No. 86- 616159 in order to show that
the subject property has the rights to construct the private sewer lateral in Saxony
Lane.
9. The existing survey monuments shall be referenced on the grading plan and shall be
protected in- place. If any monument is disturbed or destroyed it shall be replaced by
a licensed land surveyor and a Corner Record or Record of Survey shall be filed with
the County prior to release of securities.
SCC The following conditions shall be completed /fulfilled to the satisfaction of the San Dieguito
Water District:
A hydraulic analysis shall be required for the proposed project. The results of the
analysis shall dictate the approved design of the water system and re- design of the
existing water system. Per the analysis, in order to obtain the required 2,500 Gallons
Per Minute (GPM) fire -flow split between two fire hydrants, a 10 -inch main shall be
provided to the first fire hydrant and an eight -inch main shall be provided to the end
of the project.
2. The developer shall install the water system according to the Water Agencies' (WAS)
standards, and shall dedicate to the San Dieguito Water District the portion of the
water system, which is to be public.
3. The developer shall enter into a secured agreement with the San Dieguito Water
District.
4. The developer shall dedicate to the SDWD all necessary easements for that portion
of the water system, which is to be public water. The minimum easement width shall
be 15 feet; additional width shall be required if access dictates, or if more than one
utility is proposed for the easement. The whole width of private streets shall be
dedicated to the San Dieguito Water District.
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5. Water meters shall be outside of any existing or proposed travel way. The cost of
relocation shall be the responsibility of the developer. The district shall require a
minimum additional five -feet from outside of edge of pavement or behind the curb for
SDWD facilities. Appurtenances shall not be placed in roadside ditches.
6. The developer shall show all existing and proposed water facilities on improvement
and /or grading plans for the San Dieguito Water District's Approval.
7. The developer shall comply with SDWD fees, charges, rules and regulations.
8. District Ordinance No. 94 -01 states that the use of potable water on landscaping
areas may be deemed an unreasonable use when reclaimed water is available,
where feasible. There is the possibility that reclaimed water will become available for
this site. If available, the owner shall install landscaping irrigation to reclaimed water
standards in those areas that are common space and commonly maintained, and
connect to the reclaimed water system when it becomes available. Recycled
landscape and irrigation plans shall require review and approval from the County of
San Diego Department of Environmental Health, San Elijo Joint Powers Authority,
and the San Dieguito Water District.
9. Commercial properties, which propose over 5,000 square feet of landscaping, shall
install a separate landscape water meter.
G1 STANDARD CONDITIONS:
CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 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 The Owner(s) shall waive any claims of liability against the City and indemnify, hold
harmless and defend the City and City's employees regarding any component of the City's
approval, by executing an indemnity agreement in substantially the form as provided by the
Development Services Department prior to building permit issuance, or initiation of use
in reliance on this permit, and the Development Services Director is hereby authorized to
execute the same.
G6 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.
G8 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. The height certification /survey shall be supplemented
with a reduced (8 '/2 in. x 11 in.) copy of the site plan and elevations depicting the exact
point(s) of certification. The engineer /surveyor shall contact the Development Services
Department to identify and finalize the exact point(s) to be certified prior to conducting the
survey.
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G10 Trash enclosure(s) shall be constructed of masonry with an exterior compatible with that of
the building(s), and shall be provided with view - obstructing solid metal gates as approved
by the authorized agency. Adequate space for recyclable materials shall be provided within
the enclosure in accordance with Municipal Code requirements. The applicant shall review
the design of the trash enclosure with the service provider and receive approval prior to
building permit issuance.
G12 All roof - mounted equipment and appurtenances, including air conditioners and their
associated vents, conduits and other mechanical and electrical equipment, shall be
architecturally integrated, and shall be shielded from view and sound buffered to the
satisfaction of the Development Services Department. Note: All rooftop equipment
shall be assumed visible unless demonstrated otherwise to the satisfaction of the
Development Services Department, and adequate structural support shall be
incorporated into building design. Rooftop vent pipes shall be combined below the roof,
and shall utilize decorative caps where visible from any point. Ground - mounted
mechanical and electrical equipment shall also be screened through use of a wall, fence,
landscaping, berm, or combination thereof to the satisfaction of the Development Services
Department. All exterior accessory structures shall be designed to be compatible with the
primary building's exterior to the satisfaction of the Development Services Department.
G14 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 /initiating use in reliance on this permit to the
satisfaction of the Development Services Departments. The applicant is advised to
contact the Development Services Department regarding Park Mitigation Fees, 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.
G15 A plan shall be submitted for approval by the Development Services Department and the
Fire Department regarding the security treatment of the site during the construction phase,
the on- and off -site circulation and parking of construction workers' vehicles, and any heavy
equipment needed for the construction of the project.
G16 Parking lot lights shall have a maximum height of 18 feet from the finished grade of the
parking surface, and the light source shall be directed away from all property lines, adjacent
streets and residences.
G17 Parking lot layout shall meet the standards of the Municipal Code and the Off Street
Parking Design Manual.
G18 In accordance with the provisions of the Off - Street Parking Design Manual, all parking
spaces (except handicapped spaces) shall be delineated by double -line striping consisting
of 4 -inch wide painted white lines one to two feet apart, and all parking areas with more
than one row of parking spaces shall have directional signs or painted directional arrows
where one way travel is necessary to guide traffic, all of which shall be indicated in building
plans and found satisfactory by the Development Services Department prior to final
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approval of the project's building permit. Adjacent to the sides of the parking lot landscape
islands, stalls shall be provided with a 12 -inch wide concrete strip adjacent to the island's
curb.
G19 Parking area shall be screened from adjacent properties and /or public view with
decorative wall(s) and /or landscaping. Said screening shall be reviewed and approved by
the Development Services Department prior to building permit issuance.
G22 All utility connections shall be designed to coordinate with the architectural elements of the
site so as not to be exposed except where necessary. Locations of pad mounted
transformers, meter boxes, and other utility related items shall be included in the site plan
submitted with the building permit application with an appropriate screening treatment.
Transformers, terminal boxes, meter cabinets, pedestals, ducts and other facilities may be
placed above ground provided they are screened with landscaping.
G23 Building plans for all new commercial /office buildings shall include installation of wiring for
current or conduits for future installation of photovoltaic energy generation system(s) and
an electric vehicle charging station.
G24 Any wall, fence or combination thereof exceeding six feet in height and facing any
neighboring property or visible from the public right -of -way shall be subject to design review
pursuant to Section 23.08.040.A.1 of the Encinitas Municipal Code. Where a minimum two
feet horizontal offset is provided, within which screening vegetation is provided to the
satisfaction of the Development Services Department, the fence /wall may not be
considered one continuous structure for purpose of measuring height and may be
exempted from design review provided none of the offset fences or walls exceed six feet in
height pursuant to Section 23.08.030.B.1.
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L1 The project is subject to Chapter 23.26 of the Municipal Code (Water Efficient Landscape
Program), which requires a landscape and irrigation plan to be prepared by a State
licensed landscape designer. The requirements for the plans are listed in Chapter 23.26.
The landscape and irrigation plans including the required signature block of the State
licensed landscape designer must be submitted as part of the building permit application for
the project.
L2 All required plantings and automated irrigation systems shall be in place prior to use or
occupancy of new buildings or structures. All required plantings and automated irrigation
systems shall be maintained in good condition, and whenever necessary, shall be replaced
with new materials to ensure continued compliance with applicable landscaping, buffering,
and screening requirements. All landscaping and irrigation systems shall be maintained in
a manner that will not depreciate adjacent property values and otherwise adversely affect
adjacent properties. All irrigation lines shall be installed and maintained underground
(except drip irrigation systems).
L3 All parking areas and driveways shall conform with Chapter 30.54 of the Municipal Code
and the City's Offstreet Parking and Design Manual incorporated by reference therein.
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SIGNS
S1 Any signs proposed for this development shall be designed and approved in conformance
with Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 30.60.
F1 FIRE CONDITIONS:
CONTACT THE ENCINITAS FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITION(S):
STANDARD CONDITIONS:
F2 ACCESS ROAD MINIMUM DIMENSIONS: Fire apparatus access roads shall have an
unobstructed improved width of not less than 24 feet; curb line to curb line, and an
unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. Exception: Single -
Family residential driveways; serving no more than two single - family dwellings, shall
have minimum of 16 feet, curb line to curb line, of unobstructed improved width. Access
roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of not less than
75,000 pounds and shall be provided with an approved paved surface to provide all -
weather driving capabilities.
F4 DEAD ENDS: All dead -end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be
provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. A cul -de -sac shall be
provided in residential areas where the access roadway serves more than four (4)
structures. The minimum unobstructed paved radius width for a cul -de -sac shall be 36
feet in residential areas with no parking.
F5 GRADE: The gradient for a fire apparatus access roadway shall not exceed 20.0 %.
Grades exceeding 15.0% (incline or decline) shall not be permitted without mitigation.
Minimal mitigation shall be a surface of Portland cement concrete, with a deep broom
finish perpendicular to the entire direction of travel. Additional mitigation measures may
be required where deemed appropriate. The angle of departure and angle of approach
of a fire access roadway shall not exceed seven degrees (12 percent).
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. An approved emergency key- operated
switch and /or an approved emergency traffic control- activating strobe light sensor shall
be installed per Encinitas Fire Department standards.
F7 RESPONSE MAPS: Any new development, which necessitates updating of emergency
response maps by virtue of new structures, hydrants, roadways or similar features, shall
be required to provide map updates in one of the following formats (AutoCad DWG,
DXF, ESRI shapefile, ESRI personal geodatabase, or XML format) and shall be charged
a reasonable fee for updating all response maps.
F8 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: Prior to delivery of combustible building construction
materials to the project site all of the following conditions shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the Fire Department:
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1. All wet and dry utilities shall be installed and approved by the appropriate inspecting
department or agency;
2. As a minimum the first lift of asphalt paving shall be in place to provide a permanent
all weather surface for emergency vehicles; and
3. Water supply for fire protection (fire hydrants and standpipes) shall be installed, in
service and accepted by the Fire Department and applicable water district.
F9 POSTING OR STRIPING ROADWAYS "NO PARKING FIRE LANE ": Fire Department
access roadways, when required, shall be properly identified as per Encinitas Fire
Department standards. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be
maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when
necessary to provide adequate visibility.
F10 OBSTRUCTION OF ROADWAYS DURING CONSTRUCTION: All roadways shall be a
minimum of 24 feet in width during construction and maintained free and clear, including
the parking of vehicles, in accordance with the California Fire Code and the Encinitas
Fire Department.
F11 FIRE HYDRANTS AND FIRE FLOWS: The applicant shall provide fire hydrants of a
type, number, and location satisfactory to the Encinitas Fire Department. A letter from
the water agency serving the area shall be provided that states the required fire flow is
available. Fire hydrants shall be of a bronze type. Multi- family residential or industrial
fire hydrants shall have two (2) four -inch inch and two (2) two and one half -inch NST
outlets. Residential fire hydrants shall have one (1) four -inch NST outlet, and one (1) two
and one half -inch NST outlets.
F13 ADDRESS NUMBERS: STREET NUMBERS: Approved numbers and /or addresses
shall be placed on all new and existing buildings and at appropriate additional locations
as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or roadway fronting the property from
either direction of approach. Said numbers shall contrast with their background, and
shall meet the following minimum standards as to size: four -inch high with a '/z -inch
stroke width for residential buildings, eight -inch high with a' /Z -inch stroke for commercial
and multi - family residential buildings, 12 -inch high with a 1 -inch stroke for industrial
buildings. Additional numbers shall be required where deemed necessary by the Fire
Marshal, such as rear access doors, building corners, and entrances to commercial
centers.
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.
F18 CLASS "A" ROOF: All structures shall be provided with a Class "A" Roof covering to
the satisfaction of the Encinitas Fire Department.
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F21 SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS (Solar Panels): Solar Photovoltaic
systems shall be installed per the California Fire Code and Encinitas Fire Department
requirements.
E1 ENGINEERING CONDITIONS:
CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION(S):
E2 All Qh/ Codes, [8gu|8b003. and policies in effect at the time of building/grading permit
issuance shall apply.
E3 All drawings submitted for Engineering permits are F8qUiF8d to reference the NAVO 88
datum; the yJGVD29 datum will not bgaccepted.
EG1 Grading Conditions
EG3 The developer 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 {}h8ote[ 23.24 of the Encinitas Municipal Code.
Grading shall be performed under the observation of a civil engineer whose responsibility it
shall beto coordinate site inspection and testing toensure compliance of the work with the
approved grading p|8n, submit required reports 0othe Engineering Services Director and
verify CODlp|i3OCe with Chapter 23.24 of the Encinitas K4UOiCip8| Code.
EG5 No grading ShGU OCCU[ outside the limits of the project unless 8 |att8[ Of permission is
obtained from the owners of the affected properties.
EG0 Separate grading plans shall be submitted and approved and separate grading permits
issued for borrow O[disposal sites if located within the city limits.
EGY All newly created slopes within this project shall be no steeper than 2:1.
EG8 ASoi|o/oeologica|/hvdnau|io report (as applicable) shall be prepared by@ qualified engineer
licensed by the State [f California b] perform such work. The report shall be submitted with
the first grading p|8O submittal and Sh8|| be 8ppnDV8d prior to isSu8OCg of any grading
permit for the project.
EG9 Prior to hauling dirt or construction OO8tg[i8lS to any pn3pOS8d COOSt[UCtioO site within this
project the developer shall submit to and [9S8iV8 8pp[OVG| from the Engineering 88rViC8S
Director for the pFOpOS8d h@V| R]Ut8. The developer shall comply with all conditions and
requirements the Engineering Services Director may impose with regards hothe hauling
Vpe[8bOD.
E(]10 |O accordance with Section 23.24.37O(A) 0f the Municipal Code, Oo grading permit shall b8
i8GU8d for work OCCUO'iOg h8tNKe8O {}CtOb8[ 1st of any year and April 15[h of the fVUOVViOg
ye8[. UOl8GS the plans for such VVO[k include details Of p[Ot8{tiV8 Ole8SU[8S, including
d8si|tiOg b8SiDS or other temporary d[8iD8g8 or control OleaGuF8S. Or both, as may be
deemed necessary by the field inspector k}protect the adjoining public and private property
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from damage by erosion, flooding, or the deposition of mud or debris which may originate
from the site or result from such grading operations.
EG13 Owner shall provide a precise grading plan prior to approval of building permit. Grading
plan shall provide design for drainage improvements, erosion control, storm water pollution
control, and on -site pavement.
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.
ED3 A drainage system capable of handling and disposing of all surface water originating within
the project site, and all surface waters that may flow onto the project site from adjacent
lands, shall be required. Said drainage system shall include any easements and structures
required by the Engineering Services Director to properly handle the drainage.
ED5 The owner shall pay the current local drainage area fee prior to issuance of the building
permit 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.
ED6 The owner of the subject property shall execute a hold harmless covenant regarding
drainage across the adjacent property prior to approval of the any grading or building permit
for this project.
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.
EU3 The owner shall be responsible for coordination with S.D.G. & E., AT &T, and other
applicable authorities.
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
ESW2 Grading projects with a disturbed area of greater than 1 acre must also meet additional
requirements from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Those
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OCTOBER 30, 2017
additional requirements include filing a Notice of Intent (NOI) and preparing a
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for review and approval by the City.
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 BMPs are to be privately maintained and the facilities not
modified or removed without a permit from the City.
ESW4 Priority Projects shall implement a single or a combination of storm water Best
Management Practice methods in order to reduce to the maximum extent practicable the
quantity of pollutants entering the public storm drain system or any receiving body of
water supporting beneficial uses. All Priority Projects shall construct and implement a
structural treatment control BMP, such as natural bio- filtration system or a treatment
detention basin, designed to infiltrate, filter, or treat a quantity of storm runoff equal to or
greater than the volume generated by a 0.6 -inch precipitation storm event in a duration
of twenty -four hours or the maximum flow rate produced by a rainfall of 0.2 inches during
each hour of a storm event. The filtration system shall be designed based upon best
management practice standards and must be approved by the City Engineer. A
covenant approved by the City shall be recorded against the property to ensure the
professional maintenance, repair, and replacement of the storm water quality BMP as
necessary into perpetuity. The covenant shall also detail the funding mechanism for the
required maintenance. A Grading Plan identifying all landscape areas designed for
storm water pollution control (SWPC) and Best Management Practice shall be submitted
to the City for Engineering Services Department approval. 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.
ESW5 The project must meet storm water quality and pollution control requirements. The
applicant shall design and construct landscape and /or turf areas and ensure that all
flows from impervious surfaces are directed across these areas prior to discharging onto
the street. A Grading Plan identifying all landscape areas designed for storm water
pollution control (SWPC) and Best Management Practice shall be submitted to the City
for Engineering Services Department approval. 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.
ESW6 Storm Water Pollution Control (SWPC) facilities shall be designed and approved by the
City Engineer, and secured with a performance bond prior to the issuance of a grading
permit for this project.
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|TEmNxME: SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN ADMINISTRATIVE AND HORTICULTURAL BUILDINGS
PROJECT NUMBER: 16-147CDP
OCTOBER 3O.2017
ESVVS For SiOrO VY8[8r DO|Utk]n CODtn3| purposes, all rUOOff from all [OOf drains Sh8{| discharge
OOtD g[8SS and |8OdSC8pe 2[88S prior to collection and discharge OOk] the street and/or
into the public storm drain system. Grass and landscape aF9@G designated for storm
VV8t8[ pollution control Sh8|| not be modified VViLhOUt 8 permit from the City. A DUt8 t0 this
effect shall be placed on the Grading plan.
DISCLOSURES
This OOLiCG CODSUt]tes @ decision Of the OBV8|Op08Ot Services D8p8rt08[k only for the
diSCFeUOO8ry 8OUt|erD8Ot. /\ddiUOD8| permits, such as Building and Grading P80OitS. may be
required hV the Development Services Department O[ other City Departments. |[iS the property
OVVDe['S and applicant's responsibility LO obtain all D9C8SS8ry p8[DlitS F8qUiP8d for the type Of
project proposed.
|O accordance with the provisions OfMunicipal Code Section 1.12. the decision Ofthe Planning
and Building O8p8rtDl8DL may be @pp88i8d to the City CQUDCi| within 15 calendar days of the
date of this d8t8rUiD8UOD. The Gpp88| rOUSt be filed, 8CCD[Op8Died by 8 $250 filing f8S' prior to
5:00 pm on the 15 m fOUOvviOQ the date of this Notice of Decision. Any filing of an calendar day
8pp88| will suspend this 8CtiOO as well as any pnOC8SSiDg of pG[DlitS in Fe|i8OD8 fh8n8VO in
accordance with Encinitas Municipal Code Section 1.12.O2O(D)(1) until such time 8SaO action iS
taken on the appeal. The action of the Development Services Department may not be
appealed tp the Coastal Commission.
SIGNATURE
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