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Community Planning Group Recommendations for Development Projects


604 Palomar Ave. 684897

Project Number:

684897


Community:

La Jolla


Vote:

Approve: 14-0-1


Conditions or Recommendations:

Approved on Consent at regular Trustee meeting, 9/2/21


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CPU: Alcoholic Beverage Outlet - CVS El Cajon

Project Number:

685412


Community:

North Park


Vote:

Approve with Conditions: 9-0-2


Conditions or Recommendations:

To approve PTS 685412 (CVS CUP request) with modification to the CUP conditions to stop selling alcohol after 11pm, and additional requirements to post a visible complaint number, daily litter pick-up procedure and weekly side walk power washing around entire perimeter.


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1217 Wilbur Ave CDP

Project Number:

678621


Community:

Pacific Beach


Vote:

Deny: 9-2-


Conditions or Recommendations:

The owner's attendance was requested at this meeting but was absent again. Jason Smith, architect, addressed the committee. Board members expressed concern that the developer is not being honest about the true intentions of the development. Concerns were that this single ADU could be easily split into two units, noting the surplus of doors and bathrooms in the upper unit including a "mud room" at the far end of the external walkway on the second level with a separate entry. There was also concern that the lower level "addition" is designed to be locked off from the primary unit and rented separately. There was concern that three total parking spaces was insufficient for the number of bedrooms on the property. There was significant community opposition as well which, in addition to the concerns expressed by the board, also noted that the primary unit is not owner-occupied and that this development could easily be converted into 3-4 separate units as a "mini-dorm" or three separate Airbnb-style vacation rentals. Board members and community members also expressed their strong belief that the project massing, character and design of this ADU project was was inappropriate for this particular location.


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1217 Wilbur Ave CDP

Project Number:

678621


Community:

Pacific Beach


Vote:

Deny: 9-2-


Conditions or Recommendations:

The owner's attendance was requested at this meeting but was absent again. Jason Smith, architect, addressed the committee. Board members expressed concern that the developer is not being honest about the true intentions of the development. Concerns were that this single ADU could be easily split into two units, noting the surplus of doors and bathrooms in the upper unit including a "mud room" at the far end of the external walkway on the second level with a separate entry. There was also concern that the lower level "addition" is designed to be locked off from the primary unit and rented separately. There was concern that three total parking spaces was insufficient for the number of bedrooms on the property. There was significant community opposition as well which, in addition to the concerns expressed by the board, also noted that the primary unit is not owner-occupied and that this development could easily be converted into 3-4 separate units as a "mini-dorm" or three separate Airbnb-style vacation rentals. Board members and community members also expressed their strong belief that the project massing, character and design of this ADU project was was inappropriate for this particular location.


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1956 Hornblend Street Vesting Tentative Map

Project Number:

690228


Community:

Pacific Beach


Vote:

Approve: 13-0-0


Conditions or Recommendations:

Motion to approve passed via unanimous consent, 13-0.


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3903 Haines Avenue VTM Small Lot Subdivision

Project Number:

669397


Community:

Pacific Beach


Vote:

Approve: 7-5-1


Conditions or Recommendations:

Supporters viewed this as a well-designed project and possible role model for integrating ADU and jADUs into neighborhoods that were previously zoned for single family dwellings only. Detractors cited lack of parking and insufficient enforcement for possible noise level infractions from outdoor activities on roof decks.


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Spectrum Bridge

Project Number:

659148


Community:

University


Vote:

Approve: 12-0-0


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1627 Kearsarge Rd.

Project Number:

688683


Community:

La Jolla


Vote:

Approve: 14-0-1


Conditions or Recommendations:

Approved on Consent: 8/5/21


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La Jolla Farms Outfall Repair

Project Number:

687244


Community:

La Jolla


Vote:

Approve: 14-0-1


Conditions or Recommendations:

Approved on Consent: 8/5/21


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T-Mobile cell tower 2650 Melbourne Dr

Project Number:

Unkown


Community:

Serra Mesa


Vote:

Approve with Conditions: 13-0-0


Conditions or Recommendations:

The Serra Mesa Planning Group passed a motion to approve the cell tower at 2650 Melbourne Dr with the addendum that the Serra Mesa Community be able to beautify the base part of the cell tower with artistic decorations to be more aesthetically appealing to match the top part of the tower.


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