Developments
November 6, 2023
La Costa 48 Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) Meeting
The City of Encinitas is conducting a CPP meeting for the La Costa 48 development that is planned for the north side of La Costa Avenue, east of Sheridan Road and west of Interstate 5. This Toll Brothers development includes 42 single-family homes, of which 4 are to be very low affordable single-family homes.
This meeting will be held on:
Monday, November 20, 2023
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Encinitas City Hall - Carnation Room
Additional information about this project is available in this PDF.
August 21, 2023
Safety & Mobility Improvements near Housing Element Sites Community Meeting, Zone #1 (Leucadia)
This is a follow up to the first of 3 meetings that the City of Encinitas is conducting regarding safety and mobility improvements near HEU (Housing Element Update) sites. The first of these meetings was held on Monday Aug 21, 2023.
Additional information from this first meeting is available here.
August 16, 2023
Update: 1967 N. Vulcan Avenue Development Project
We will post additional photos as the project continues.
Before: View from the East, looking Westward
During: Similar perspective view from the East, looking Westward
June 24, 2023
New state laws could result in high-density housing along Encinitas commercial corridors
El Camino Real, Encinitas Boulevard may gain multi-family projects with at least 30 units an acre under new rules. Click here to read the interesting Encinitas Advocate article.
AND
Encinitas council delays decision on appeal of Piraeus Point housing project
Right at the start of the public hearing, Mayor Tony Kranz warned that one issue — a landownership question — would, in his view, require more information, meaning the item would need to be continued to a meeting two months from now because the council will be on summer recess in July. Click here for the Encinitas Advocate article.
June 13, 2023
Appeal filed for the Piraeus Point townhome project
The neighborhood group, Encinitas Community Collective, has appealed the conditional approval given by the Encinitas Planning Commission for the Piraeus Point project. The public hearing for this appeal is to be at this week’s Encinitas City Council Meeting.
6pm, Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Council Chambers, Civic Center
505 S. Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024
Notably, the conditional approval for this project included a request to the City Council that, in exchange for a 1-acre easement, the developer (Lennar) would build a sidewalk along Plato between Piraeus and Caudor. However, by CA state law, the City of Encinitas cannot require Lennar to build sidewalks on either Plato or Piraeus as they are only required to provide street upgrades along their property lines.
Additional details for this project are as follows:
PROJECT NAME: Piraeus Point
CASE NUMBERS: APPEAL-006297-2023; multi-005158-2022; DR-005160-2022; SUB-005159-2022; SUB-005391; CDP-005161-2022.
Project Description: Public hearing to consider an appeal of approval from the Planning Commission on a Density Bonus Tentative map, Design Review permit, and a Coastal Development Permit for the development of 149 (134 market-rate and 15 ‘very low’ income affordable) residential town homes built within 15 separate, three-story residential buildings with private garage spaces and outdoor shared parking.
Staff Contact: Anna Colamussi, Asst Director: 760-633-2692 or <acolamussi@encinitasca.gov>, or Development Services, 760-633-2710, <planning@encinitasca.gov>.
June 2, 2023
Encinitas Planning Commission supports Piraeus Point Townhome project - with conditions…
Click here for the Encinitas Advocate article.
September 15, 2022
City Council overrides Planning Commission’s Denial - approves 199-Unit Development on Previously Established Higher Density Housing Site.
Pressure by State Mandates overrode Community concern when the Encinitas City Council voted to approve the 15 three-story complexes. Read the Encinitas Advocate article here.
September 15, 2022
Input wanted for La Costa Avenue Corridor Improvements
A neighborhood meeting with the City of Encinitas has been scheduled for community input and discussion of alternatives for potential improvements on La Costa Avenue between North Coast Hwy and the I-5.
Click here for the invitation letter asking residents to attend.
September 29, 2022
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
505 S. Vulcan Avenue
June 10, 2022
Street view of the location for the Marea Village Project
Encinitas planning commission to review EIR for Marea Village Project
Thursday, June 16th at 6:00 pm a public hearing will be held by The City of Encinitas Planning Commission to review the EIR (Environmental Impact Report) for the Marea Village project. This project is adjacent to the Alila Marea hotel and includes 94 residential apartments, 4 mixed use commercial buildings, 2 commercial buildings, and a 34 unit/room hotel.
Here is a link to the Agenda for this meeting of the Encinitas Planning Commission. Note that agenda item 8A pertains to the Marea Village project.
A copy of the final EIR for this project is available here, this document includes visuals and information about the project.
Only people that live within 500 ft of this project or residents that have requested information will be notified via mail of this meeting so please spread the word.
This meeting is to be held virtually via Zoom, as all city meetings are currently. The schedule for upcoming meetings is available on the city’s website here.
As usual, comments can be submitted in writing to planning@encinitasca.gov prior to the meeting. Emails must be received by 3:00 pm on the day of the hearing and will be submitted to the planning commission members. If you would like to speak please notify cityclerk@encinitasca.gov and identify the Agenda item number.
January 16, 2022
TUESDAY, Jan. 25: 48-home Development on La Costa Blvd: Developer offers informal presentation
If you’d like to see the Toll Brothers, developer’s, preliminary plans for the one and two story homes including architectural styles, elevations and lot lines, attend the presentation at City Hall on Tuesday, January 25, at 6:00 pm. Click here for more details.
January 16, 2022
Local Control over Development Proposal:
Over the past few years there have been many community members expressing frustration and dismay at the current State authority over local development. Council Member Kranz is proposing that the City of Encinitas Support “Our Neighborhood Voices”, an initiative to amend the State Constitution and re-establish local control. Specifically the action would: "Adopt Resolution 2022-15 expressing support for the “Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative” to amend Article XI of the Constitution of the State of California to make zoning and land use community affairs, and not of state interest.” Click here for details.
Other articles for further information:
San Diego Reader: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2022/jan/11/stringers-del-mar-california-housing-initiative/
Spectrum News: https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/politics/2021/11/24/-adults-in-the-room---support-grows-for-local-land-use-initiative
November 12 2021
Though this news is not specifically in NW Leucadia, is has huge impact on future decisions relating to the entire city of Encinitas.
Encinitas City Council Denies Developer’s Appeal - Kills 277 Unit Apartment Complex
Council members unanimously voted to uphold the Planning Commission’s Aug. 19 decision and rejected the project developer Randy Goodson’s appeal.
Click here to read the interesting Encinitas Advocate Article for more detailed information.
August 31, 2021
Encinitas City Council approves the 1967 Vulcan Project, but not without comments from supporters and opponents.
Click here for the Coast News Article.
June 20, 2021
At Wednesday night’s planning commission meeting the 72 unit Apartment building on at located at 1967 Vulcan Ave (Corner of La Costa) was not approved by the commission. Good new? Kind of, it will slow the project, but the only legal way the commission was able to vote No on the approval was because the design did not follow all parts of the city code (it had too many sections of large flat roofs, not enough step backs in the building, not matching neighborhood character, etc.). What will happen next is a bit unclear, here are the 3 possibilities: 1) the developer doesn’t make any changes and just pushes forward to the city council and asks for their approval, 2) the developer does make the design changes and then goes back to the planning commission and asks for their approval, 3) the developer does make the design changes and then straight to the city council and asks for their approval. I have no idea the time frame on this. We will keep you posted. Again, here is an article about this event in the Union Tribune. Read the Union Tribune article here.
June 18, 2021
Encinitas planners deny permit for 1967 Vulcan Avenue apartment proposal
“At last night’s meeting, Planning commissioners said that they couldn’t force the project’s developers to fix a pre-existing traffic problem, especially since traffic studies indicate that this project isn’t expected to add significantly to the current traffic volume on La Costa Avenue. However, when it came to building’s proposed appearance, they said they did have the ability to demand changes under the city’s design standard rules.”
Read the Union Tribune article here
June 14, 2021
YOUR INPUT and Wermer 1967 Vulcan Avenue 72 Unit Construction Proposal
A big thank you to those who sent comments and spoke at the June 3rd Planning Commission meeting to address concerns about the construction of the 1967 Vulcan Avenue 72 unit construction proposal. We had a good turn out from Leucadia Cares and NOW Leucadia as well as other neighbors, but Wermers Companies also had 49 emailed comments and several speakers in support.
As those of you who participated know, the deliberation and vote on this project has been delayed until this week - the June 17th meeting. The Planning Commission will not accept oral public comments on the project, but they will allow written comments. Please send your comments to planning@encinitasca.gov, with copies to traffic@encinitasca.gov and council@encinitasca.gov, ideally by June 16th so that the Planning Commission has time to read them.
Key points regarding traffic safety on this project:
- The La Costa Avenue corridor lacks sidewalks or protected bike paths in most sections - increased traffic from this project will further aggravate this already dangerous situation.
- The LOS rating for this section of La Costa avenue already had a level of service rating of "F" in this section, and will worsen with the additional daily trips from this development.
- Traffic in adjoining streets has not sufficiently been considered as cars inevitably seek alternate ways around the increased traffic from this proposed development.
- Parking: Where will the overflow parking be? Residents of the apartment buildings to the south of the project site are already using the public parking west of Vulcan. Why does the City of Encinitas taxpayers have to pay for the overflow parking already flawed by less than two cars per apartment in the plans that are allowed by the state?
- Design: This is a bulky, blocky building that is poorly designed for our Leucadia lifestyle. Use design concepts from the 33 Latitude next door for keeping in the Leucdia spirit. Reduce the blocky look of the building by integrating rounded edges, corner windows, a variation in balcony railings, surface textures – as illustrated in other Wermer buildings on their website (www.wermerscompanies.com – check out the setback in the Wermer Carlsbad building).
- Pick up the design spirit of the Marea Village that is more in sync with the Leucadia feeling.
- The Traffic Report from Urban Systems Associates used and paid for by the developers is FLAWED. It relies on a study conducted midday on weekdays during a construction period along La Costa where cars were directed away from the Vulcan/La Costa intersection in Feb 2020 - it does not take into account high season traffic, nor the additions to traffic which have already taken place with the opening of the Alila Marea Hotel, let alone the other planned developments in Leucadia which will utilize the La Costa Avenue corridor. Further, there are two developments just north in Carlsbad (Ponto Beach area) that will also use this corridor, adding to the traffic safety issues.
While we are aware that the City of Encinitas has now given the go ahead for an all way stop control at Vulcan and La Costa Avenue, and a walkway (not sidewalk) for a small section between Vulcan Avenue and the bridge to the 101, these measures are still grossly insufficient to protect traffic safety in this dangerous traffic corridor.
It would be irresponsible of the city to allow this development without first addressing these imminent safety concerns. Please ask the Planning Commission not to approve the 1967 Vulcan project until the proper infrastructure can be built along the corridor with the appropriate level of investment.
Additional comments during construction:
-Where will construction workers park during construction? Require that be parked along Hwy 101 rather than inundating the surrounding neighborhood with vehicles.
-Notify the neighborhood of City established work hours and post onsite, as well as circulate among the surrounding neighborhood.
June 8, 2021
Leucadia Residents Share Concerns over 1967 Vulcan Apartments - by Encinitas News
June 8, 2021
The Planning Commission Meeting regarding the 1967 Project has been postponed until June 17. It’s still not too late to write your thoughts to the City Planning Commission about safety issues caused by this project! Read below for more information. Send your emails to planning@encinitasca.gov and gday@encinitasca.gov!
NOTE: The state has laws that override our Encinitas building codes, enabling the developer to build a three-story building and provide less than two vehicle parking spots per apartment. The 72-unit development, perhaps presented as low income project, is instead 60 market rate apartments, and only 12 low income (HUD defined) apartments.
May 28, 2021
Thinking about writing an email to the Planning Department yet? It’s not too late!
Click here to speak at the Zoom Planning Commission Meeting about the 1967 Vulcan project. It’s on Thursday, June 3, at 6:00 pm.
…60 Market Rate Apartments and 12 Low Income Units (HUD defined)…
Click here or on the above to see the Project Report of 167 Vulcan to be discussed at the next Planning Commission on JUNE 3rd. You may have to enlarge to actual size.
May 18, 2021
FYI! The 1967 Vulcan project is being scheduled for the June 3rd Planning Commission meeting. Notices will be sent out this week. Formal documents forthcoming!
March 16, 2021
Marea Village Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) Report now available
On December 15, 2020, a virtual ‘Citizens Participation’ meeting was held via ZOOM in regards to this project. According to this report, 89 people attended this meeting, which included a number of questions. These questions, along with any comments & responses, are all included in the report, which is available here. Note: the report is over 100 pages long and there is a lot of great information contained within.
March 10, 2021
The final CPP (Community Planning Partnership) for 1967 Vulcan project (on Vulcan and La Costa Blvd) has been submitted to the City. Click here for the CPP document. It contains all the comments from the community.
February 14, 2021
Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report
Project Title: Marea Village Mixed Use Development Project
Project Applicant: Encinitas Beach Land Venture, LLC
Project Location: 1900 & 1950 North Coast Highway 101, Encinitas CA 92024.
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Encinitas is issuing this Notice of Preparation (NOP) of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed project. Additional information is available in the official NOP put together by the City of Encinitas.
January 19, 2021
City of Encinitas January Draft Housing element is now available on the city’s website
The second Public Review Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element is now available on the city's website.
On January 11, 2021, the City received additional verbal comments from HCD on the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element submitted in December. In response to these comments, staff has prepared a new Public Review Draft and this draft is now available on the City's website.
The City values and welcomes input from the community, housing stakeholders, and service providers on the Housing Element and has extended the public comment period to 5 p.m. on February 5, 2021. If you’d like to provide feedback to the city, please submit written comments to: Jennifer Gates, Principal Planner, Development Services Department, City of Encinitas, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 or by e-mail to: jgates@encinitasca.gov.
January 11, 2021
Public hearing for the Alila Marea Beach Resort Alcohol and Valet Service
The Encinitas Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider a Minor Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit to all for on-site alcohol service and valet service operations for this newly completed 130-unit hotel resort. For more information about this meeting, download this pdf. For additional information, or to review the application prior to this hearing, please contact staff or the Development Services Department at 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas CA 92024. Phone: 760-633-2710. Email: planning@encinitasca.gov.
Meeting Details:
Thursday January 21, 2021, 6:00 PM.
January 2, 2021
City of Encinitas 2021-2029 Housing Element (Cycle 6)
The City of Encinitas is seeking input from the community on the latest housing plan that is currently under review by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). During this review process, residents of Encinitas are able to review the latest draft of the housing plan and provide input on current housing needs and solutions in Encinitas. Comments must be submitted by Jan 29, 2021 at 5:00pm.
How can you provide input?
Send an email to Jennifer Gates, Principal Planner for the City of Encinitas at jgates@encinitasca.gov.
Physically mail comments to the city of Encinitas.
Jennifer Gates, Principal Planner, Development Services Department, City of Encinitas, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024
Complete an online survey.
Additional information is available on the City of Encinitas’ web site.
December 16, 2020
5TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT SITES DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY
Click here for the summary table referencing the current projects taking place in Encinitas, including those in Leucadia. Here you’ll see status, dates of meetings, and information of each project including number of units and affordable units.
November 30, 2020
Citizen Participation Program (CPP) meeting
Project Name: Marea Village, 1900 & 1950 North Coast Highway, Encinitas CA 92024
Click here for more information about this project from Fenway (the Developer) and the December CPP meeting.
Zoom Meeting Details:
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
6:00pm – 9:00pm
To register for the Zoom call (you need to preregister to receive login information), please RSVP via email by contacting Leanna Ferrante at lferrante@fenwayca.com
November 25, 2020
Last Friday was a CPP Meeting for the three story apartment housing project to be built on what is now the Jesus Christ is Lord property, aka - 1967 Vulcan project. If you missed the meeting and/or weren’t able to express your comments or concerns NOW is the time. The deadline for sending your comments or questions is before this Friday, Nov. 27th! For more information about the project, go to www.vulcancpp.com.
If you can, please send or voice your comments or concerns:
Via the project website: www.vulcancpp.com You can also review the project’s highlights via this website.
Via email: vulcancpp@gmail.com
Voicemail: 858-623-4941
Also, there is a group of residents organizing, Leucadia Cares, that is actively tackling this project. For more information please contact: Patricia Vasquez - mspmvasques@gmail.com.
November 24, 2020 Update
Alila Marea Beach Resort Hotel Minor Use Permit/Coastal Development Permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages
A Minor Use Permit is required for the indoor / outdoor on-site alcohol service and valet service. The developers for this project are holding a virtual meeting (via Zoom) to discuss this project. The valet site and floorpans will be available at this virtual meeting and can also be requested in advance as an email attachment by contacting Leanna Ferrante (see email address below). For more information about this meeting, download this pdf.
Meeting Details:
Saturday December 5, 2020, 10:00AM - 12:00 PM.
RSVP to attend this virtual meeting by contacting Leanna Ferrante at lferrante@fenwayca.com
November 17, 2020 Update
NEW DEVELOPMENT on Vulcan & La Costa
This Friday at 6:00 pm is a Community Participation where the developer will present the plans for the new three-story apartment building, 72 units including 12 affordable housing units. Click here for more information from the developer.
Register and attend via zoom the CPP this Friday at 6:00 pm: https://www.vulcancpp.com
November 10, 2020
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT: North Corner of Vulcan Avenue and La Costa Blvd. (Above image!)
Friday, November 20 at 6:00 -9:00 pm
Community Participation Program (CPP) will provide an opportunity to view the plans for a 72 apartment single building, 3 story, with less than 2 parking spaces per unit and entry on Vulcan before the curve. This parcel was up zoned (thanks to new state laws which override our City laws) as one of the qualifying Affordable Housing projects in Leucadia - but produces only 12 low income units. (Click here for more information about 1967 N. Vulcan and Click here for an image of the development). Now is the opportunity to express your concerns and opinions!
ACTION: Have your voices heard regarding this by-right Density Bonus Project at the upcoming CPP.
Register and attend the CPP on November 20 via Zoom: https://www.vulcancpp.com
Contact your City Council Regarding this project. council@encinitasca.gov
Present your comments at City Council Meetings. Click here to learn how.
There is so much going on! Every comment, whether written or Oral, is very much appreciated and needed to be heard.