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Permit and Service Delivery — Performance Standards + Process Guide City of Encinitas

TI O N 9
Within the Remaining Allotted Cycle Review Time

n Conduct a Field Visit. Visit and take pictures of the site and adjacent
surroundings. E C
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n Evaluate Land Use Compatibility. Do a review of the project
for land use compatibility issues in relation to existing uses in the
surrounding area. Is the project compatible with the surrounding
community? For maps, determine what the existing parcelization is
around the site. Review the surrounding parcelization to determine
whether the project would be compatible with existing parcelization.

n Conduct Regulatory Review. Review for project compliance with all
applicable regulations, policies, design standards, etc.

n Evaluate Responses from all Reviewing Departments. Ensure
that you have received responses from all reviewing departments,
and review each comment carefully. If additional studies or project
changes are being requested, you should inquire with the reviewer
and understand the basis of the request and determine if the studies
or changes are needed. Contact reviewers if you have any concerns
or questions regarding their comments and reconcile any conflicts.

n Evaluate Citizen Participation Program (CPP). Review the CPP
plan, if completed, and provide directions to the applicant on how
the project could be modified to address any noted concerns, if
determined appropriate.

n Prepare the Cycle Review 1 Letter. Prepare the Cycle Review Letter,
which typically includes the following:

• A statement of completeness pursuant to Section 65943 of the
Government Code. Refer to “Completeness Checklist”;
• A project description;

• Estimate of target decision date;
• Detailed discussion of comprehensive issues and how to correct;

• Include language in the comment letter to require a meeting with
the applicant and representative and staff (project planner and
other City department staff if necessary) to review the comments
before the next submittal. No new submittal will be accepted
without a meeting.

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