1989-19
RESOLUTION NO. C-S9-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA
COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD APPROVING A
DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE
SAN ELIJO WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY
LOCATED AT 2695 MANCHESTER AVENUE
(CASE NO.: 89-152-DR)
WHEREAS, a request for consideration of a Design Review
Application was filed by the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority to
review the expansion of a water pollution control facility, as per
Chapter 23.08 of the City of Encinitas Municipal/Zoning Codes, for
the property located at 2695 Manchester Avenue.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted on the application on
July 24,1989, and all persons desiring to be heard were heard; and
WHEREAS, evidence was submitted and considered to include
without limitation:
1. The staff report dated July lS, 1989;
2. The adopted General Plan, Zoning Code and associated Land
Use Maps;
3. Oral evidence submitted at the hearing;
4. Written evidence submitted at the hearing;
5. Documentation and site plans submitted by the applicant;
and
WHEREAS, the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Community Advisory Board made
the required findings pursuant to Section 23. OS of the Zoning Code.
(See Attachment "A")
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Community Advisory Board of the City of Encinitas that, in
accordance with State Government Code Section 53091, the Design
Review Application is hereby approved subject to the following
recommendations to the Joint Powers Authority:
(1) The proj ect as submitted is approved and shall not be
altered without Community Advisory Board review; or as
amended by these recommendations.
(2) All structural improvements shall maintain the setback
requirements prescribed by the current zoning code for
the subject property.
(3) All roof appurtenances including, but not limited to air
conditioning units, and mechanical equipment which are
attached as structural elements shall be shielded and
architecturally screened from view.
(4) All ground-mounted mechanical equipment, including
heating and air conditioning units, and trash receptacle
areas, shall be completely screened from view by use of
a wall, fence, or landscaping, or shall be enclosed
within a building.
(5) All utility connections shall be designed to coordinate
with the architectural elements of the site so as not to
be exposed except where necessary.
(6) All new and existing utility connections within the
boundaries of the project shall be placed underground,
with the exception of existing overhead power
transmission lines in excess of 34.5 KV and long-distance
and main trunk communications facilities. Transformer,
terminal boxes, meter cabinets, pedestals, concealed
ducts and other facilities may be placed above ground
provided they are screened with landscaping.
(7) Trash receptacles enclosed by a six-foot high masonry
wall with view-obstructing gates shall be provided in an
acceptable location, to the satisfaction of the Director
of Community Development.
(S) Site landscaping shall include a combination of trees,
shrubbery, vines, and groundcovers, drought tolerant
plant material is encouraged.
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(9) All landscaped areas shall be watered by an automatic
irrigation system and regularly maintained in a healthy
and thriving condition free of weeds, trash, and debris.
(10) All light sources shall be shielded in such a manner that
the light is directed away from streets or adjoining
properties. Illuminators should be integrated within the
architecture of the building. Freestanding lamp posts
shall be no taller than eighteen (18) feet. The
intensity of light at the property boundary shall not
exceed seventy-five (75) foot lamberts from a source of
reflected light.
(11) Any necessary grading shall be designed to retain all
surface water origination on the site, or flowing on to
the site from adjoining property.
(12) No obstructions shall be permitted within the public
right-of-way to the satisfaction of the Public Works
Department.
(13) Specific Recommendations of the Community Advisory Board:
(a) A detailed landscaping plan, that encourages a
natural landscape design, shall return to the
Community Advisory Board for review. The plan shall
detail the front entry wall/fencing which is
encouraged to be complementary to the natural
landscaping of the lagoon area. A "Track Housing"
entry wall look is discouraged.
(b) The Board recommends a dark green color for the flow
equalization basin cover.
(c) The Board recommends a cover for the secondary
clarifiers which would allow for increased plantings
of trees in the landscape plan.
(d) The Board recommends that the chlorine building and
scrubber be reversed so that the mechanical
equipment faces east and away from resident's view
from the west. In lieu of reversing the building,
heavy tree plantings are recommended to screen the
structure from view.
(e) A traffic operational plan is encouraged to restrict
traffic entering the facility from the west. The
need for a left turn lane on Manchester Avenue to
access the facility should be examined and
implemented if deemed warranted.
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(f) The east side of the digester tanks should be
planted with trees to screen them from the I-5 view
point. The berms of the flow equalization basins
should be provided ground cover and shrubbery
sufficient to screen residential views from the
west.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Community
Advisory Board of the City of Encinitas that:
The Board has been advised that the Joint Powers Authority
certified an Environmental Impact Report for the subject
project on July 6, 1988 in accordance with state CEQA
Guidelines.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of July, 1989, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: McCabe, MacManus, Orr
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Barker
ABSTAIN: Crosthwaite 11Ú~
Chuck Orr, Vice-Chairperson
of the cardiff-by-the-Sea
Community Advisory Board
A~EST: ~
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Assistant Planner
Craig R. Olson
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Attachment nAn
Desian Review (23.08.072) Reaulatory Conclusions:
A. The project design is consistent with the General Plan, and
the provisions of the Municipal/Zoning Code.
Evidence to Consider:
The project conforms to the City's adopted General Plan and
the Land Use Designation of Public/Semi-Public in that the
facility is owned and operated by a Governmental Agency for
the purpose of providing a public utility service. The
project conforms to the requirements of Chapter 30.28
(Public/Semi-Public Zone) of the Zoning Ordinance.
B. The project design is substantially consistent with the Design
Review Guidelines.
Evidence to Consider:
The project conforms with architectural, landscape, and
circulation elements specified in the guidelines for Design
Review.
C. The project would not adversely affect the health, safety or
general welfare of the community.
Evidence to Consider:
The proj ect is required to meet water quality standards as
specified by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. No
aspect of the proposed project can be identified which would
adversely affect the health, safety or general welfare of the
community.
D. The project would not tend to cause the surrounding
neighborhood to depreciate materially in appearance or value.
Evidence to consider:
The subject site is screened from view by landscaping and
natural terrain on the north, east and south. Property to the
west along the ridge line will view the site but the distance
from and height above the facility generally mitigate any
adverse view impacts.
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