ISKCON of Escondido, Krishna Temple and Residential Project

The project encompasses development approvals for a 24.53-acre site located at 1315 and 1365 Rincon Avenue in Escondido, California, within the North Broadway Deficiency Area, to enable the creation of ten single-family residential lots and an 11,767-square-foot Krishna Temple, along with necessary ancillary improvements. This is accomplished through a bundled set of land use applications including a Tentative Subdivision Map, a Conditional Use Permit, a Design Review Permit, a Grading Exemption for slopes up to 32 feet, and a Development Agreement to address off-site infrastructure fees. The site is zoned under the Estate General Plan and Residential Estate RE-20 designations, and the proposed layout includes eleven total lots with one designated specifically for a stormwater basin. The project leverages the State Density Bonus Law and Article 67 of the Escondido Zoning Code to allow increased density beyond standard limits, while the Grading Exemption waives certain erosion control requirements for steep slopes. Environmental compliance is achieved through a Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act, which mandates specific mitigation measures and the implementation of a Monitoring and Reporting Program to ensure adherence to environmental conditions. The applicant is responsible for paying a North Broadway Deficiency Area fee under the Development Agreement and submitting all documentation to the City of Escondido Planning Division, with formal approvals finalized on November 12, 2025, and the Notice of Determination filed the following day. All submissions are physically delivered to the city and county clerk offices, with no electronic filing systems referenced. The project is not subject to federal acquisition regulations, and no contract clauses, pricing data, or procurement structures such as CLINs, delivery schedules, or payment systems are applicable, as it is a municipal land use entitlement process rather than a federal contract. The city serves as the lead agency for CEQA compliance and permits, while the applicant, Dhiru Tantod, acts as the sponsor with no formal procurement relationship or federal contractor representation established.