1855 Spindrift Drive

The project at 1855 Spindrift Drive in La Jolla, San Diego, entails the demolition of an existing 3,221 square-foot single-story residence and the construction of a new three-story, 2,759 square-foot single-family home with a subterranean two-car garage, along with a separate two-story, 778 square-foot accessory dwelling unit. The new main residence will feature a subterranean garage, ground floor of 1,068 square feet, second floor of 1,205 square feet, and third floor of 486 square feet, complemented by a rooftop landscaped area and an in-ground swimming pool. The 0.10 acre site is situated within the Single Family base zone of the La Jolla Shores Planned District under multiple overlays including the Coastal Overlay Zone, Coastal Height Limit Overlay Zone, Parking Impact Overlay Zone (Beach), and the La Jolla Community Planning Area, with the project falling under Council District 1. The work encompasses site grading, drainage systems, retaining walls, permeable paving, and deep foundation elements such as drilled piers, all requiring strict adherence to the 2021 and 2018 Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, ASTM standards for soil compaction and aggregate grades, and the 2019 and 2022 California Building Code, with compliance to Cal-OSHA Title 8 for safety. The project must also satisfy erosion and sediment control measures mandated by SDMC Section 142.0710 and demonstrate no settlement exceeding one inch or risk of slope failure. Special requirements governed by the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program include mandatory on-site presence of a qualified archaeologist and a qualified Native American monitor during all ground-disturbing activities, with all personnel required to hold current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification. A pre-construction meeting involving the permit holder, superintendent, archaeologist, and monitor is mandatory before any work begins. Environmental documentation including an Initial Study Checklist, Location Map, Site Plan, Archaeological Test Plan, Geotechnical Investigation, and its Addendum must be submitted as supporting materials, with real-time monitoring and detailed reporting required throughout construction. Acceptance of work is contingent upon submission of final documentation to the Mitigation Monitoring Coordination team and the City Engineer or Building Official, including an Acceptance Verification from the curation institution. Proposals must be submitted by July 7, 20