PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE:
JANUARY 16, 2024
SUBJECT:
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A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A PLACE OF ASSEMBLY LOCATED AT AN EXISTING RESIDENCE WITHIN THE ESTATE (R-1-20) ZONE.
CASE NUMBER:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 22-0003
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPTION and APPROVAL of the following, in the order set forth below:
1. ADOPT Notice of Exemption (EX23-060); and
2. APPROVE Resolution No. PC 23-5081 (Conditional Use Permit CUP22-0003) to allow a small place of assembly at an existing residence located in the Estate (R-1-20) Zone.
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Introduction
The project site is a 2.59-acre parcel in the Estate (R-1-20) zone located at 3394 Linda Vista Drive. Currently, the property is developed with a single-family residence, a second dwelling unit, and detached garage. The proposed project (CUP22-0003) would allow limited assembly onsite, construction of an ADA-compliant restroom, expansion of the shared driveway to a consistent 24-foot width, and allowance of the existing improvements that include a paved parking area, two patio covers, and a garage conversion with a 675 square-foot addition.
Discussion
The project site was previously developed while in the County of San Diego's jurisdiction, with a 2,045 square-foot main residence, 1,805 square-foot second dwelling unit, and 1,500 square-foot detached garage. In 1988, the property was annexed into the City as part of a larger annexation that generally expanded the city's western boundary to be contiguous with the city of Vista, along Poinsettia Avenue. The project site is located on the ridgeline of a small hill and has been graded with an upper and lower terrace. The upper terrace contains the main residence, second dwelling unit, and garage; the lower terrace, approximately six to 10 feet below and separated with a retaining wall, contains a graded pad. A review of historic aerial images shows that the lower terrace has been used for vehicle parking and storage...
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