Looking to split a 2 on 1 in La Jolla, possible cloud condo?

[Bob Johnson]

Hi all!  I have a 2 on 1 in La Jolla (both are the same - 2BR/1BA, attached garage, 875 sq') and I'm looking to split the lot. If not that, then I would like to cloud condo the 2 properties so I could sell them seperately down the road once I add second stories to them (that's a whole 'nother thread!).

They are both on their own lots according to the assessor, they were just developed as a 2 on 1 back in the 40's before developers realized the City of SD would become land owner's enemy #1. Set backs are not proper, one water meter serves both properties, and sewer for one runs under the other house.

I know I'm in for something close to $50K in engineering and filing fees to do this, but my question is: is anyone familiar with engineering /architecture firms here that are pros as far as getting this done, ie, it's what they do? 

Thanks in advance for any insight!

[Matt Devincenzo]

@Bob Johnson I work here locally doing land use/planning and site civil. Personally you may not have as much of an issue as you think....i.e. I would go in for your water/sewer first without initiating the discretionary processing. After that file for a lot segregation with the County Assessor. FYI if you have legal lots, you may not NEED any discretionary processing through the City and can deed them off without a discretionary review. If you're able to go that route you can proceed with your Coastal Permit/Planned Development permit afterwards without the hangups about setbacks ect.

Also....on those old railroad lots your legal setbacks are 3' for substandard lot widths. So again...maybe not really the problem you might think it is.