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Home My WebLink AboutCD 2024-0015; THE FORUM - PATIO RELOCATION OF GROSS LEASING AREA; Consistency Determination (CD)DocuSign Envelope ID: FA24C82B-C47D-407F-9721-FE0A90D02522 ·-,, ' : Li, CITY OF CARLSBAD APPLICATION FORM FOR CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION APPLICATION CITY USE ONLY $ Original Project Number: DP()~Q 10 Development Number:_{)~&=~l=O~l~O~~~~-~~- Consistency Determination Number: CD ).oJ,.1·0iO JS PROJECT NAME: ' Forum --Patio Rellocation of GLA Assessor's Parcel Number(s) and Address: APN 255-012-04 1901 Calle Barcelona Description of proposal (add attachment if necessary): Reallocation of GLA from 3 suites to one suite for an outdoor patio expansion Would you like to orally present your proposal to your assigned staff planner/engineer? Yes No Please list the staff members you have previously spoken to regarding this project. If none, please so state. Eric Lard OWNER NAME (Print): Jim Geskey MAILING ADDRESS: 1819 Wazee Street CITY, STATE, ZIP: Denver CO 80202 TELEPHONE: 469-828-3304 EMAi L ADDRESS: jgeskey@northwoodinvestors.com •owner's signature indicates pennission to conduct a preliminary review for a development proposal. IN THE PROCESS OF REVIEW/NG THIS APPLICATION IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR MEMBERS OF CITY STAFF TO INSPECT AND ENTER THE PROPERTY THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS APPLICATION. IIWE CONSENT TO ENTRY FOR THIS PURPOSE. I CERTIFY THAT I AM THE LEGAL OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY ~: 6/14/2024 DATE APPLICANT NAME (Prin'-t)c..• _,J"im=G=e.,,s,,ke,,y,__ ____ _ MAILING ADDRESS 1819 Wazee Street --======'------CI TY, STATE, ZIP: Denver, co 80202 TELEPHONE: 469-828-3304 EMAIL ADDRESS: jgeskey@northwoodinvestors.com I CERTIFY THAT I AM THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. 6/14/2024 DATE APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE (Print): Marcela Escobar-Eck, Atlantis Group MAILING ADDRESS: 2488 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 220 CITY, STATE, ZIP: San Drago, CA 92101 TELEPHONE: (619) 869-0226 .com PPLICANT AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND EE REOUIREDIDATE FEE PAID: -"$Lq_,.__,_7_,_b'-+i ~~~a~·-A~--------------- RECEtVED sv: _,0"----"vc.,Si'l=Y-'-"'---'c:....:...· _________________ _ P-16 Page 2 of 2 Revised 3122 NORTHWOOD ■ l819 \\'a:,,cc Street Dcu\'er, C<) 80202 INVESTORS p aos.293.71,1-0 rao3.~J:rn619 W\\'W,northwoodinvcstors.rom Shannon Harker Senior Planner Community Development Department 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 August 31, 2022 Dear Ms. Harker, JUL 1 O 2024 The purpose of this letter is to confirm to you that TREA NW Forum at Carlsbad Owner, LLC ("TREA") is considered one of the Subsidiaries of the Fund as each such capitalized term is defined in the Action by Written Consent dated as of the 26th of April 2022 (the "Consent") which has previously been shared with you. More specifically, in relation to the City of Carlsbad Application Form for Consistency Determination Application, I hereby confirm that James Geskey has been granted authority to sign for TREA pursuant to the Consent. Northwood Investors LLC ("Northwood") is a registered investment advisor regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, file No. 801-74379 which acts as advisor to the Funds. To confirm our registration with the U.S. regulatory authorities, please access the SEC's investment advisor search page at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD/Content/Search/iapd Search.aspx, click on "FIRM" and type "Northwood Investors" in the Firm Name box to review a copy of our most recent Form ADV. This letter is being delivered to you solely for your benefit in relation to the Forum Paint CD. ~ -~an By- Title: General Counsel & CCO ..,A,..tlantis Group May 29, 2024 Mr. Eric Lardy, AICP City Planner Community Development Department City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 ,:J:g, 523-19.3,, i\'.1:inr,~S:J ,:·;ir'I SUBJECT: Consistency Determination-The Forum Patio Reallocation of space Dear Eric: ' 1 /, ' ' This letter accompanies our application for a consistency determination request to facilitate reallocation of space at The Forum shopping mall located at 1905-1935 Calle Barcelona. The proposed reallocation of space will serve to add a vibrant outdoor space to the center and decommission poorly used retail space from use. The proposed reallocation of space is consistent with the approved Pavilion Site Development Plan {SDP-00-10) and requirements of Chapter VI of the Green Valley Master Plan. Compliance with Policy 35 -Consistency Determination Criteria -Reallocation of space For the proposed reallocation of space to be considered consistent with the original approval of $DP 00-10, the following findings must be made: (1) No project condition, feature, facility, or amenity is changed or deleted that had been considered essential to the project's design, quality, safety or function; Response: The proposed improvements do not impact any facilities or amenities associated with the quality, safety, orfunction of the existing shopping center. The physical changes proposed are as follows: • Proposed patio expansion to suite 170 of 2,690 square feet (sf). • Within the 2,690 sf 850 sf is occupied by 5 parking spaces. • 400 sf of that expansion is exempt from additional parking requirements pursuant to Municipal Code section 21,26.013 9. • Leaving a requirement to "decommission" space for the loss of 5 parking spaces or 1,000 square feet (parking ratio of 1:200 square feet called for in the Green Valley Master Plan Parking section page Vl-18) and 1,440 sf of patio expansion [2,690 sf (patio expansion) -(5 Parking spaces totaling 850 sf) -(400 sf exemption)]. • The total required space to be decommissioned is 2,440 sf. Proposed decommissioning of retail space: Suite 131 -1,149 sf Suite 133 -411 sf Suite 200c -877 sf Total decommissioned retail space 2,437 sf The minor modifications to utilized space was not essential to the design of the project. Further, the intent of the approved SDP was to "allow for creative design flexibility for each tenant within general parameters ... " (2) The request represents an upgrade in overall design features and or materials and improves upon the project's compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. Response: As the center has evolved so have the needs of the customers that frequent the center. There is more of a desire for areas to gather with friends and family as others experience the diverse shopping opportunities. A previous application facilitated aesthetic cohesion and modernization across all existing tenants and the creation of a cohesive, complementary style throughout the center. The prior paint improvements increased compatibility with the surrounding "La Costa Glen" neighborhood which contains a similar color palette. This proposed expansion would be a positive addition for the surrounding neighbors that frequent the center. (3) The proposed revision does not change the density (i.e., the addition of units) or boundary of the subject property; Response: The proposed improvements do not change the density, intensity, or boundary of the subject property. As noted ln item (1) above, the decommissioning of 2,437 sf of GLA will offset the patio expansion of 2,690 sf1 for suite 170 and the elimination of 5 parking spaces. (4) The proposed revision does not involve the addition of a new land use not shown on the original permit (e.g., adding a commercial use to a residential project, replacing single family units with attached residential units, vice versa for each example, etc.); Response: The revision does not involve the addition of a new land use. 1 Minus the square footage e~emption of 400 square feet pursuant to Municipal code section 21,25.013 9. Minus the 850 sf occupied by the 5 parking spaces which will be replaced at a ratio of 1:200 sf as required by the Master Plan 21 Page (5) The proposed revision does not rearrange the major land uses within the development (e.g., it does not exchange the locations of single-family units with attached units); Response: The revision does not rearrange major land uses within the development. (6) The proposed revision does not create changes of greater than ten percent (10%), provided that compliance will be maintained with the applicable development standards of the Carlsbad Municipal Code as fallows: Per individual lot or structure -yards, setbacks, coverage, or height (height reductions of >10% are permitted); On an aggregate project basis -parking, open space, common area or landscaping; Response: The proposed improvements do not create changes greater than 10%. The project continues to comply with all applicable development standards. No modifications to development standards are proposed via the patio expansion improvements. The parking ratios are being maintained as required by the approved Green Valley Master Plan and all implementing permits. (7) The proposed change will not result in any significant environmental impact, and/or require additional mitigation; Response: The proposed improvements do not result in any significant environmental impact and do not require any additional mitigation. (8) The proposed change would not result in any health, safety, or welfare impacts; Response: The proposed improvements do not result in any health, safety, or welfare impacts. (9) There were not any major issues or controversies associated with the original project which would be exacerbated with the proposed change; and Response: The distribution of square footage was not associated with any major issues or controversies associated with the original approval of the SOP or the Green Valley Master Plan. 10) The proposed change would not be readily discernible to the decision makers as being substantially different from the project as originally approved. Response: The proposed improvements continue to comply with the requirements of the Green Valley Master Plan, incorporated by reference into the approved SOP 00-10. The character of the overall center is unchanged from the originally approved site plan. The proposed expansion is located within an area that is currently used with outdoor moveable furniture for dining and gatherings. 3IPage eration of this request. Please contact me with additional questions or concerns. Atlanti Group Land Use Consultants Attachments: The Forum Carlsbad Site Plan {GLA re-allocation) 41Page