Pursuant to the requirements the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines §15072, Notice Is Hereby Given that the City of Solana Beach (City) has prepared a revised Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), for the Ocean Ranch Estates Tentative Subdivision Map Project (“Proposed Project”).
Proposed Project Location and Summary
The City is processing an application for a Development Review Permit (DRP) and a Major Subdivision (Tentative Subdivision Map) to subdivide an existing 4.2 gross acre site into eight single-family residential lots ranging in size from 14,002 to 34,999 square feet. The existing site is comprised of four parcels containing four residences, four sheds, a vacant building, crop fields, and a cold storage trailer. The single-family residence at 538 South Nardo Avenue is currently vacant. The single-family residence at 524 South Nardo Avenue is occupied and the multi-family residence at 516 South Nardo Avenue has three occupied units. The project site is located at 512, 516, 524, and 538 South Nardo Avenue in the southeast portion of the city The Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) of the site are 298-121-24, 298-121-25, 295-121-55, and 298-121-56.
The existing General Plan land use designation for the project site is Low Density Residential. The existing zoning designation for the project site is Low Residential (LR) which allows up to 3 dwelling units per acre and specifies a minimum 14,000 square foot (sf) parcel/lot size. This zone is intended for residential development in areas characterized by detached single-family homes on older subdivided lots.
The Proposed Project consists of two phases. Phase 1 of the proposed project involves subdividing the existing parcels into eight lots and demolition of all existing structures on site. Phase 1 of the proposed project includes grubbing and clearing the site, site preparation, and grading to create building pads for eight future single-family homes. Phase 1 of the proposed project also includes construction of Bell Ranch Road, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and wet and dry utilities. Phase 2 consists of the future development of eight single-family homes as well as purchasing one off-site townhome or apartment that would be rented at the low-income affordability level as required by the Solana Beach Municipal Code (SBMC) Section 17.70.030.D. The affordable housing unit will be purchased off-site within city boundaries before the fourth building permit is granted. At this time, construction of the eight new single-family homes is not proposed by the applicant. Phase 2 (future residential home construction) will be subject to subsequent review and approval by the City of Solana Beach.
The project site has been previously disturbed and graded and is located within an urbanized area surrounded by existing residential development on all sides. The site is not listed on any lists enumerated under Section 65962.5 of the California Government Code.
Review Period and Access to Project Materials
The 30-day public review period is from February 8, 2019 through March 11, 2019. Comments regarding the proposed IS/MND must be made in writing and received by the City by 5:00pm on March 11, 2019. Comments should be addressed to Corey Andrews, Principal Planner, 635 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075 or via e-mail candrews@cosb.org. The City will hold a future public meeting to consider adoption of the IS/MND and project approval at a later date.
A copy of the IS/MND may be reviewed on the City’s website here. A hard copy and supporting documents are on-file and may be reviewed at the City of Solana Beach Community Development Department, 635 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA. 92075 from 7:30am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday. (Closed every other Friday)
Release Date: February 8, 2019
