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Council upholds Planning Commission approval for Camino Apartments; adds nesting-bird condition
Summary
The City Council declined the appeal of a 87‑unit El Camino Real apartment project, allowing the Planning Commission approval to stand; council added a condition to memorialize federal and state protections for migratory birds and heard evidence that two Torrey pines on the site were planted, not naturally occurring.
The Encinitas City Council on Jan. 15 declined an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of the Camino Apartments — a proposed four‑story, 87‑unit development on El Camino Real — allowing the Planning Commission decision to stand.
Senior Planner Esteban Dana summarized staff findings, including a biological technical report by Helix Environmental Planning that concluded the site is “nearly surrounded by existing development” and not part of a regional wildlife corridor. The report said the site may host common nesting birds and recommended pre‑construction surveys during the nesting season (Jan. 15–Sept. 15) to comply with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the California Fish and Game Code. Dana said staff added a condition of approval to memorialize those legal obligations.
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