Chabad Rancho Santa Fe Major Use Permit

The Chabad Rancho Santa Fe Major Use Permit (PDS2023-MUP-23-013) involves the redevelopment of approximately 2.43 gross acres in the San Dieguito Community Planning Area of Del Mar, California. The project consists of a single phase of construction to create a Chabad religious assembly center and communal space totaling approximately 13,845 gross square feet. This new facility will house administration offices, a mikvah, religious education classrooms, a kitchen, childcare, and meeting spaces. The site plan also includes the retention of three existing structures: a candle shop, a single-family residence, and an office, while requiring the demolition of a stone shop and various out-structures. Site improvements include 60 parking spaces, drive aisles, landscaping, a courtyard, a playground, and perimeter fencing. Managed by the County of San Diego Planning and Development Services, the project is subject to a Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act. Key compliance requirements include adhering to the County Grading Ordinance, the California Building Code for seismic requirements, and the 2022 CALGreen Tier 2 standards for energy efficiency and electric vehicle infrastructure. Environmental mitigations are mandatory, specifically regarding noise attenuation for HVAC units to meet County Ordinance 36.404 and the implementation of an Archaeological Monitoring Program involving a Project Archaeologist and Native American monitors. Additionally, the project must follow strict hazardous materials protocols for asbestos and lead-based paint management. Construction is estimated to begin in March 2025 with a projected completion date in late 2026.