2135 Garnet Avenue
Summary
SCH Number
2024010479
Public Agency
City of San Diego
Document Title
2135 Garnet Avenue
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/18/2024
Document Description
A request for a COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT for the demolition of two existing single-story residences totaling 3,138 square-feet and construction of two, three-story buildings with 19,104 square feet and 14 residential dwelling units total on 0.29-acre site located at 2135 and 2145 Garnet Avenue (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 424-061-
06 and -07). Each unit would include an attached garage. Utility connections within the adjacent alley and roadway are proposed. The project also includes the replacement of existing alley pavement to current City standards, as well as the replacement of sidewalk and the dedication of four feet of right-of-way along the Garnet Avenue frontage. The project would utilize a density bonus and is requesting five incentives: eliminate the requirement to include commercial development
(SDMC Section 131.0540(b)); eliminate the ground floor residential use and parking restrictions (SDMC Section 131.0540(c)); eliminate the requirement to include common open space (SDMC Section 131.0456); increase the maximum floor area ratio from 1.5 to 1.52 to allow an additional 252 square feet (SDMC Table 131-05D); and reduce the minimum front yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet seven inches. The project site is zoned CO-1-2 and Coastal Overlay (Non-Appealable) Zone within the Pacific Beach Community Plan area. Additionally, the project site is within the Transit
Priority Area, Parking Standards Transit Priority Area, Coastal Height Limitation Overlay Zone (CHLOZ), and Parking Impact Overlay Zone (Coastal). Council District 2. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 9 thru 12, in Block 212 of Pacific Beach, in the City of San Diego, County of San Diego, State of California, according to Map No. 854, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County September 28, 1898).
Contact Information
Name
Dawna Marshall
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Total Acres
.29
Other Information
A Coastal Development Permit
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15332 In-fill Development Project
Reasons for Exemption
The City of San Diego determined that the project would qualify to be categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15332 (In-fill Development Projects). The in-fill development project exemption has five criteria that must be met
in order to use the exemption. The project would meet all five criteria: (1) the development is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as the applicable zoning designation and regulations; (2) the site occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than 5 acres and is substantially surrounded by urban uses; (3) the project site has been previously impacted by development and the site has no value as habitat for
endangered, rare, or threatened species; (4) the project was review by qualified staff, and staff has determined that the project would not result in any significant effects related to air quality, noise, traffic or water quality; and (5) the site is located in an existing community and can be adequately serviced by all required utilities and public services. In addition, the exceptions in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 do not apply. The site is not included on any list compiled pursuant to Government
Code Section 65962.5 for hazardous waste sites.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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