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Encinitas staff back small addition at 1751 Whitehall; planner recommends coastal development and substantial conformance permits
Summary
Staff recommended approval of a 185‑square‑foot addition to a single‑family residence at 1751 Whitehall in the R‑11 coastal overlay zone; staff said the project is consistent with the general plan and exempt under CEQA section 15301.
At the City of Encinitas administrative hearing on March 22, 2025, planning staff recommended approval of a coastal development permit and a substantial conformance permit for an addition to a single‑family house at 1751 Whitehall.
Staff said the subject property is in the R‑11 residential zone and within the coastal overlay and Coastal Commission appeal jurisdiction. The proposal is for a 185‑square‑foot addition consisting of approximately 95–97 square feet on the first floor and about 88 square feet on the second floor. Staff advised the project complies with municipal code requirements, aligns with the General Plan and the Adopted Local Coastal Program, and is exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (additions that do not increase the primary structure’s floor area by more than 50 percent).
The record shows a citizens participation program process with no attendees and no public comments after legal notice. An applicant representative was present at the hearing; no public speakers addressed the item. Staff recommended approval of Case No. Multi73112024 and the hearing concluded; staff said the planner will update the decision and the director will sign the permit documents after the hearing. No formal motion or vote was recorded in the hearing minutes provided.
Next steps: planner to update decision and route to director for signature, according to staff comments at the hearing.
