Exactly one year ago, the Rag ran a story about a 3-story multi-unit building being planned for 8 ADUs at 4591 Pescadero Avenue in Point Loma.
We reported then that applicant Chandra Slaven wanted to build a 3,836 square-feet three-story detached multifamily building consisting of (8) accessory dwelling units, comprising:
- (3) accessory dwelling units on the first floor,
- (3) accessory dwelling units on the second floor, and
- (2) accessory dwelling units on the third floor,
- at a site with an existing single dwelling unit.
The address of the current house on a 0.16-acre site has it within the Peninsula Community Plan Area under the jurisdiction of the Peninsula Community Planning Board.
The current house is one of those rare buildings that is partially built over a 2-car garage. Looking at the property via Google Maps, it’s obvious that there is a very large tree in the back yard, which undoubtedly would be chopped down to make room for the 8 ADUs.
Now, we’re heard from the local residents in the surrounding neighborhood that the project is still in the process of being built.
They tell us that unfortunately, the developer has resubmitted plans for the nine-unit, three story apartment project behind the existing home. The project is being processed through development services as a Process 1, without community input.
Currently, construction is under way converting the existing home into three units — but the locals are not fighting the three-unit project, but if the developer gets approvals for the nine-unit project there will be 12 total units on the site.
They have created an association to fight the nine-unit project – the Ocean Beach for Responsible Development – and have engaged an attorney, Everett Delano (https://www.delanoanddelano.com/attorneys.html).
Four of the local residents have funded an amount to get the attorneys started, but need more funds to successfully stop the project via a legal challenge and they’re reaching out to ask for help. If this project moves forward, both our property values and quality of life will be impacted.
They are asking for the following:
- Funds to support the legal challenge: Checks can be made out to “Ocean Beach for Responsible Development” and delivered to one of the organizers, Matt Quinn’s house (please reach out to him directly at ob4responsibledevelopment@gmail.com. Their bank account is with Chase Bank Ocean Beach and if you contribute, they will provide you with ongoing updates on the legal status and attorney’s fees.
- Reach out to Councilmember Jen Campbell to express you concerns about the project. Jennifer Campbell: jennifercampbell@sandiego.gov
- Venus Molina: vmmolina@sandiego.gov (Chief of Staff for Jennifer Campbell)
- Angela Orias: arorias@sandiego.gov (from San Diego Development Services)
- Chief of Staff Paolo Avila pavila@sandiego.gov
- Asst Chief of Staff Nick Serrano nsserrano@sandiego.gov
- District 2 Community Engagement Staffer Randy Reyes. RandyReyes@sandiego.gov
- Forward this request to neighbors that can help in the fight. They want the community to contact Jennifer, Venus and Anglea and need additional funds for the legal challenge.
Thank you for providing all of the information that you have. These are popping up everywhere in OB and Point Loma! No parking, no setbacks, and no restrictions on an AirBnB now or next. The 30 foot limit voted by the people ignored. Good luck!
What would be the legal challenge to prevent the ADU’s from being built? Please cite your legal arguments, my guess is you can’t do it. So you you’ll just wasted $10,000 and gave yourself a wedgie.
Update.
The big tree in the back yard is long gone and crew has been working on converting the small house into three units. Construction has started. Why wait for permits which none have been pulled. Also why does the property have two addresses? One on Froude and one address on Pescadero Ave. More shenanigans I’m guessing from Developer services. Who can you trust? The developer got caught duplexing this property without permits. A small fine happily paid? Build baby build. Yes I’m a nimby. Proudly!
Lat year this project stalled because of existing code violations. It’s baaack!
This one is atrocious. A 9 unit apartment building on a standard size lot (along with the older house)? It will be at maximum height and in the middle of single family homes or duplexes (low-density zoning). Not in a commercial zone, no bus service unless you want to go downtown on a weekday before 7 p.m. Of all the proposed projects in the OB/PL area, this one scares me the most. Because if it happens here, it will happen all over our neighborhood. If you listen to the developer’s podcast from 2 years ago (or look at the recent projects they have an interest in), it is clear that they are targeting OB/PL/PB because they can get higher rents near the beaches.
This is an APARTMENT BUILDING, not an ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT. APARTMENT BUILDINGS should have parking lots, especially when not served by public transit. They should have dumpsters rather than THIRTY-SIX green/blue/black bins on the street, in front of ONE lot. They should pay development impact fees to help with the city infrastructure.
Report them at trash@sandiego.gov. Call environmental services at 858-694-7000 They told me, “if it looks egregious, report it” Also, NO building site can utilize city services. They have to have a dumpster.
According to Accela (City permit system); Project No. PRJ-1131969 is located at 1475 Fronde St. The project proposes a 3-story detached ADU building with 9 units plus 1 main unit at the rear. The site is zoned RM-1-1 but doesn’t require a Rezone.-??? The site is in the Coastal Overlay Zone but doesn’t require a Costal Development Permit-??? The site is located in a high paleontological sensitivity area and could have significant impacts on those resources. The geotechnical report is for 4591 Pescadero Ave. and includes 8 units not 9 units and doesn’t evaluate stability. You can request this info by submitting a Public Records Act request. Email Councilmember Campbell’s Office if you have questions or concerns.
You’ll preaching to the choir. The city is broke, when this frankenstein is built, the re-apprisal will happen and our city will get more taxes from this &^#*^^%.
Peace out Obecons.
Bob the Builder
I am sorry, we have lived in ocean beach for 20+ years, and have witnessed many changes, people “WE HAVE ALL SURVIVED THESE CHANGES”, there are bigger problems in this country to worry about, if this high-density project gets built, we will all survive, I am not opposed to it being built, as long as none of the new ADU’s are for low income tenants.
Respectfully,
JoAnne Gaines
JoAnne- don’t hold your breath. They won’t be. No low-income people live in these ADUs — It’s a false narrative propagated by Gloria et al.
lol… I completely misread that. Are/arent.
Duh…
Editor dude, please remove my comment. Joanne you’re a gem.
Sorry JoAnn,
if you take the time to read the permit as referred by TacoJones in comments regarding this project as we did, you will find that these units offer a mix of low income housing. However the developer has retained the property right for AirB&B rental. It’s hard for me to believe a family can live in 400 square feet Happily. This project is a mix of both housing and motel in my thoughts.
Dick, I agree with your comments.