Encinitas zoning board approves 483 square foot addition on Whitehall Road

The City of Encinitas held a Zoning Administrator Hearing on May 27, 2025, at 5 PM, focusing on a single agenda item: the Peacock Remodel Addition project located at 1746 Whitehall Road. The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a brief overview of the agenda.

Project planner Ho Gersle presented the details of the proposed project, identified as case number Multi-007572024. The property is situated within the residential 11 zone and the coastal overlay zone, which falls under the Coastal Commission's appeal jurisdiction. The applicant is seeking a coastal development permit and a substantial conformance permit to construct a 483-square-foot addition to the existing single-family residence, which is part of the Sea Bluff Village Plan.

Gersle noted that the applicant had conducted a citizen participation meeting on May 14, 2024, inviting all property owners and tenants within a 500-foot radius. However, no attendees or written comments were received regarding the project. The planner confirmed that the project complies with all municipal code requirements and aligns with the Encinitas General Plan, as well as the city's adopted local coastal program. Additionally, the project is exempt from environmental review under section 15.301, which applies to additions that do not exceed specified size limits.

Following the presentation, the Zoning Administrator confirmed that no public comments had been received after the legal notice was issued. The applicant was present to support the project but did not request to speak further. The hearing was subsequently closed, and the Zoning Administrator indicated that a decision would be issued after updating the necessary documentation, which would then be subject to appeal periods.

The meeting concluded with the adjournment of the Zoning Administrator Hearing, marking a step forward for the Peacock Remodel Addition project in Encinitas.