City Council

10A. 1) Public hearing to consider a timely-filed appeal (Case No. APPEAL- 007599-2024) of the Planning Commission’s approval of a density bonus, tentative map, design review permit, and coastal development permit authorizing the demolition of all onsite structures; the subdivision of seven existing parcels into 30 single-family lots, one private road lot, one park lot, one Homeowners’ Association lot, and two best management practices (BMP) lots for stormwater collection; the construction of 30 new single-family homes (27 market-rate units and three very-low affordable units); the installation of associated landscape, utility, drainage, stormwater, and site improvements; and a temporary construction trailer located at 1220, 1230, 1234, and 1240 Melba Road, and 1180 and 1190 Island View Lane (APNs 259-180-09, -10, 16, and -33, 259-181-02, -03, and -04); and 2) Modification of the Public Road Standards to allow improvements to Melba Road shown as Option B in the project plans. Environmental Considerations: An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared to analyze the potential environmental effects of the project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The draft EIR was published for a 45-day public review period from April 12, 2024, to May 28, 2024. Comments received during the public review period and corresponding responses are included in the Final EIR (Attachment CC-5). No responses were received from Federal or State agencies. Responses were received from one organization (Melba Alliance for a Safe and Healthy Environment (MASHE); and 19 individuals (several of whom submitted multiple comment letters). Following close of the EIR public review period, one additional letter was received from an individual. Through the analysis provided in the EIR, it was determined that the project would result in significant environmental impacts, for the categories identified below, unless mitigation measures are incorporated to reduce the environmental impacts to less than significant levels: * Biological Resources * Cultural Resources * Geology and Soils * Hazards/Hazardous Materials * Noise * Tribal Cultural Resources The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 2024-21 to certify the Final EIR, make required Findings of Fact, and adopt the Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP). The project is required to comply with the mitigations identified in the EIR and the MMRP. Contact Person: Project Planner Dichoso Recommended Action: 1) Deny the appeal and adopt draft City Council Resolution No. 2024-124 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Denying the Appeal Filed by Melba Alliance for a Safe and Healthy Environment of and Affirming the Planning Commission's Decision Certifying a Final Environmental Impact Report, Adopting the Findings of Fact, and Adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, All in Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and Approving a Density Bonus, Tentative Map, Design Review Permit, and Coastal Development Permit for the Demolition of All Onsite Structures; the Subdivision of Seven Existing Parcels into 30 Single-Family Lots, One Private Road Lot, One Park Lot, One Homeowners' Association Lot, and Two Best Management Practices (BMP) Lots for Stormwater Collection; the Construction of 30 New Single-Family Homes (27 Market-Rate Units and Three Very-Low Affordable Units); the Installation of Associated Landscape, Utility, Drainage, Stormwater, and Site Improvements for the Property Located at 1220, 1230, 1234, 1240 Melba Road, and 1180 and 1190 Island View Lane (CASE NOS. APPEAL-007599-2024, MULTI-004309-2021, SUB-004310- 2021, DR-004311-2021, CDP-004312-2021; APNS: 259-180-09, -10, -16, AND -33, 259-181-02, -03, AND 04)" affirming the Planning Commission's decision to adopt Resolution No. 2024-20 approving the density bonus, tentative map, design review permit, and coastal development permit (Case Nos. MULTI-004309-2021, SUB-004310-2021, DR-004311-2021, CDP- 004312-2021) with conditions, and Resolution No.2024-21 certifying the Environmental Impact Report, adopting the findings of facts, and adopting the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program; and 2) Should the appeal be denied, adopt draft City Council Resolution No. 2024-129 titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California Authorizing the Modification of the Public Road Standards for Improvements to Melba Road Shown as Option B in the Project Plans for the Project Located at 1220, 1230, 1234, 1240 Melba Road, and 1180 and 1190 Island View Lane (CASE NOS. MULTI-004309-2021, SUB-004310-2021, DR-004311-2021, CDP-004312- 2021; APNS: 259-180-09, -10, -16, AND -33, 259-181-02, -03, AND 04)" authorizing the modification of the Public Road Standards for improvements to Melba Road shown as Option B of the project plans. 2024-11-13 Item 10A Torrey Crest Appeal - Agenda Report