Development Application (CDP23-008)

On March 30, 2023, the City received a Coastal Development Permit application and associated materials for the 259-unit Seaside Ridge housing development project.  The application was filed within the required 180-day time period following the City's formal acceptance of Preliminary Development Application PDA22-001 (see information regarding PDA 22-001 below).  Following are selected materials from the application submittal, including the application, a detailed project description, and architectural project plans.  Additional materials, such as environmental technical studies, engineering reports and plans, and arborist reports, and justification letters are available for public review at City Hall during regular Planning Counter hours or by appointment.  In accordance with State law, City staff preliminarily reviewed the application submittal within 30 days of receipt for "completeness."  On April 27, 2023, the City issued a letter to Seaside Ridge representatives deeming the development entitlement application "incomplete."  A link to the letter is provided below.

Application Materials Received

• Uniform Development Application (PDF)
• CDP Supplemental Questionnaire (PDF)
• Detailed Project Description (PDF)
• Architectural Plans (PDF)
  

City Correspondence

• April 27, 2023 Preliminary Review Determination – Project Deemed Incomplete (PDF)
  

Preliminary Development Application (PDA22-001)
 

On October 4, 2022, the City received a “preliminary development application” filed in accordance with California Senate Bill SB-330 and Government Code Section 656941.1 for a proposed 259-unit housing development project (“Seaside Ridge”) at 929 Border Avenue, Del Mar, CA 92014 (North Bluff).  The Preliminary Development Application (PDA22-001) has generated a high volume of public interest and, therefore, the application materials and related public records are being provided to interested parties on the City’s website. 

On October 4, 2022, the City received a “preliminary development application” filed in accordance with California Senate Bill SB-330 and Government Code Section 656941.1 for a proposed 259-unit housing development project (“Seaside Ridge”) at 929 Border Avenue, Del Mar, CA 92014 (North Bluff).  The Preliminary Development Application (PDA22-001) has generated a high volume of public interest and, therefore, the application materials and related public records are being provided to interested parties on the City’s website. 

Application Materials Received

• Preliminary Application Checklist 
• Uniform Development Application 
• Legal Authority Supporting Development Application by Sheppard Mullin 
• Project Description 
• Conceptual Site and Design Plans
• Legal Description 
• Preliminary Title Report 
• Letter of Authorization to Submit a Project 
• Holding Trust 
• Biology Report by Alden Environmental, Inc.  
• Supplemental Update to Protected Tree Removal Report by Rapport 
• Cultural Resources Study by Brian F. Smith and Associates (2014)
• Updated Letter for the Cultural Resources Survey by Brian F. Smith and Associates
• Paleontological Resources Survey by Brian F. Smith and Associates

City Correspondence 

• City Response Letter SB-330 Preliminary Development Application

Please contact Planning & Community Development Director Karen Brindley at  kbrindley@delmar.ca.us or (858) 704-3624; or Principal Planner Matt Bator at mbator@delmar.ca.us or (858) 704-3643 with any questions.