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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-12-23; Planning Commission; ; CT 81-39|CP 185|SUP 5|V 327 - CONDO '5'DATE: TO: FROM: STAFF REPORT December 23, 1981 Planning Commission Planning Department SUBJECT: CT 81-39/CP-185, SUP-5, V-327 -CONDO '5' -A request for: 1) A Tentative Tract Map and Condominium Permit for a 78 unit time-share condominium project; 2) A Special Use Permit to develop in a floodplain, and; 3) A Variance to allow an increase in the height limit from 35 feet to 40 feet located on the south side of Costa Del Mar, east of El Camino Real in the R-P zone on 3.28 acres of property. I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant requests approval of three applications: 1) a 78 __ unit Tentative Tract Map and Condominium Permit for a time-share project, 2) a Special Use Permit to develop in a floodplain, and 3) a Variance to allow an increase in building height from 35' to 40', located as described above. The project would be developed as time-share condominiums and would be managed by the La Costa Hotel and Spa. The units would sell in time increments ranging from one week to four months. Units selling for four months would cater to people who wish to live in the area during the Del Mar racing season. The applicant must obtain a special use permit in order to allow development of a small portion of the project within the 100 year floodplain. To obtain these approvals, the City Engineer must find that mitigation measures have been incorporated into the project's design to ensure that flooding will not endanger the project. The project would be three stories in height and the one and two bedroom units would range in floor area from 1010 sq.ft. to 1745 square feet. The applicant's intent is to retain a high degree of security. To accomplish this, the project is designed for entry to the units through only one front entry and from these- cured subterranean parking garage. The discussion section of the staff report is divided into three subsections for easier understanding: 1) The special use per- mit; 2} the tentative tract map and condominium permit, and 3} the variance request. II. ANALYSIS Major Planning Issues {SUP-5) 1. Will approval of a special use permit allow development which would be subject to flooding hazards? Discussion As mentioned, a portion of the site is within the 100 year flood- plain boundary, and as such, must receive approval of a special use permit prior to development. The special use permit may only be granted if the City Engineer finds that the project is designed to mitigate flooding hazards. The applicant has submitted detailed data showing how all flood- ing hazards would be mitigated. This data was reviewed by the Engineering Department and by the San Diego County Flood Control District. Both parties have found that, as designed, the project would be removed from the 100 year floodplain zone and will not be subject to flooding hazards nor will the construction of the project create other flooding problems to adjacent or downstream properties. A memo from both the Engineering Department and the Flood Control District confirming these findings are attached fo~-: - the Commission's review. Because these findings have been made, staff is recommending approval of SUP-5. Major Planning Issues {CT 81-39/CP-185) 1. Does the project meet all development standards and design criteria of the Condominium Ordinance? 2. Can the design of the parking and storage areas be justified because of the time-share nature of the project? Discussion As designed, the project technically meets all development stand- ards of the Condominium Ordinance. The parking requirements is met by a subterranean garage housing 78 cars (1 space/unit) and an outdoor parking lot (100 spaces: 1 space/unit plus 22 visitor parking space:fVlocated west of the units {Exhibits "B" & "C"). The subterranean garage is protected by a security system allow- ing access to the residents. The open recreational requirements would be met by a combination of privat.e patios and balconies for each unit and a common recre- ation area containing a sunning area and a large swimming pool. The storage requirement is satisfied by an underground storage area (within the subterranean garage) accessible to the units by the elevators. -2- Although the project technically meets the development standards of the ordinance, staff had concerns regarding the location and accessibility of the open parking lot and the underground storage space. The parking spaces are located in excess of 150 feet from the units, which is over the distance established by adminis- trative policy. In some cases, the required parking spaces are greater than 1000 feet (walking distance) from the units. Likewise, the storage area is not conveniently located to all the units. Particularly, the units located in the east wing cannot easily gain access to the storage area. Residents must walk down the hallway corridor, travel down the elevator, then walk across the subterranean garage to get to the storage area. This route is particularly inconvenient if large items must be transported from the storage areas to the units. Under normal circumstances, staff would recommend denial of the project based on the inaccessible location of the open parking lot and the storage areas. This project is unusual in that it is being built as a time-share condominium. As indicated by the letter from Paul Graham of Rancho La Costa, the typical residents of this project would be people visiting the resort. Most visitors arrive by common carrier and are driven to the resort by_ limousine. The clientel is both national and international. Staff believes this project constitutes a unique development that is well suited to a time-share condominium development because of its proximity to the La Costa Hotel & Spa, a successful resort development. The types of residents that can be expected to live in a time-share project such as this would not need the amount of parking that is being provided. Staff believes that one parking space per unit in a convenient location is sufficient to meet the needs of this project. As an added note, in the new PUD Ordinance, staff is recommending that a ratio of 1 parking space per unit be the standard for a time-share project. Similarly, the amount of storage space required for a time-share unit is not expected to be as great as a normal condominium. Staff feels the design of the storage areas is acceptable for a time-share pr~3ct. When considering the design criteria for both parking-storage, the intended use of the project must be considered. Certainly, the use of the project directly relates to its design. In the case of this time-share project, staff believes that the design of the storage area and parking lot can be justified. Since both the development standards and design criteria can be met by this project, staff is recommending approval of CT 81- 39/CP-185. Major Planning Issues (V-327) 1. Can the four mandatory findings for a variance be made for this project? -3- Discussion The variance request is to increase the building height from the required 35 feet to 40 feet along the south side of the building. The reason for the increased height is because the existing grade level must be raised to remove the property from the 100 year floodplain. The appearance of the project from the street and adjacent properties will be similar to a project 35 feet in height because the lower story (subterranean garage) will be hidden from view by mounding rip-rap and landscaping. The actual visual height would be less than 35 feet. Staff is recommending approval of the variance request because all four of the mandatory findings can be made. Specifically, the property's existing location in a floodplain constitutes an extreme and unusual circumstance which does not generally apply to other properties in the vicinity. If the project was not lo- cated in a floodplain, it could be built without the need for a variance. Secondly, without a variance, the project would be denied a prop- erty right that other properties in the same vicinity enjoy be- cause other properties have developed three story buildings simi- lar to the proposed request. The property's location within a ~- floodplain requires special grading techniques which would not allow the development of a three story structure without a var~ iance. Finally, approval of this height variance would not be injurious to the public's health and welfare nor be detrimental to the Carlsbad General Plan, since the height of the building will not detrimentally encroach upon adjacent properties nor create any dangerous or unsafe circumstances, or adverse visual impacts. Staff is, therefore, recommending approval of V-327. III. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Planning Director has determined that this project will not have a significant impact on the environment and, therefore, has issued a Negative Declaration dated December 7, 1981. IV. RECOMMEffl.JlffON It is recommended that the Planning Commission APPROVE the Neg- ative Declaration issued by the Planning Director and ADOPT Reso- lution Nos: 1905, 1906 and 1907, recommending APPROVAL to the City Council of CT 81-39/CP-185 and APPROVING SUP-5 and V-327 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. -4- ATTACHMENTS 1. PC Resolution Nos: 1905, 1906 and 1907 2. Location Map 3. Background Data Sheet 4. Disclosure Form S. Letter from Paul Graham, dated October 29, 1981 6. Memo from Les Evans, dated December 9, 1981 7. Memo from County Flood Control District, dated December 4, 1981. 8. Reduced Site Plan and Elevation Plan 9. Environmental Documents BH:ar 12/16/81 -s- .. . ' ---.. , ..._ __ _ LOC.-.TION CASE NO. Ill ,- n ,.. 3 -z 0 ,a "' > ,.. ,C-2 PC LA COSTA -, CT 81-39/CP· 185/SUP·S/V -u'17 APPL IC AN T ____ Cs.=O......,.,N=-;Do:__:,:''s:....__" ___ _ VICINITY MAP BACKGlO.JNDDATA~ • ~ H:>: ZC-248, SUl---5, CT 81-39/CP-185, and v-~27 APPLICANT: RANCHO LA COSTA, INC. REXllJEST AND IO:ATION: 78 unit "Timeshare" condominium projectr south east corner of El Camino Real and Costa Del Mar Road. ux;M.DF.SCRIPTION: Lot 3 of La Costa Condominium No. 4, according to Map 6520 filed October 21, 1969 As~sors Parcel Number: 216 210 -04 . ( 216-123-01) Jl.cres 3.28 No. of !Qts 7 8 uni ts ........ ---- ~ PLAN A.'l> ZONING General Plan Land Use Designation RH/0 --------.. 23.1 Density All~ 20-30 du/ac Density Proposed ------- Existing ZOne R-P (w/f loodplain overlayProposed Zone R-P (w/out floodplain. verlay) SUrrounding zoning and Land use: --• Land Use North __ c_-_2 __ La Costa Hotel·& Spa Grounds South P-C · Floodplain ---- F.ast West P-C La Costa Hotel & Spa Ground$ County ( E) -( 8) . Batiquitos Lagoon PUBLICFACILI'l'IES Schcol ·District . Carlsbad, dated September 24, 1981 '\ .... . ... water District • !=osta Real Wate:c. District. ......,;---------.. .;:i._ --.-.... -.-... --- Sewer Distrli:::t"" ~eucadia County Water District EDU's ------- Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated September 17, 1981 (other: ------------------------~> mvmoNMENrAL IMPACT ASSESSMEm' ----Negative ,Declaration, issued··· De<:. 7~ .. 1981 U)g No~ .. ____ E.I.R. C~tified, dated _________ _ -~ . ~ other, ________________________ _.:.,_...;_ ___ _ :-• .If• after the information--vou have submitted has been reµ; ewed, it is determined ,t.hat further informatio ; required, you will be so ac. ed. APPLICANT: AGENT: MEMBERS: Name (individual, partnership,. joint venture,. corporation,. syndication} 2100 Costa· Del Mar Road Business .Mcb:ess 483-9111 Telephone Number • Mr. Paul Graham Name 2100 Costa Del Mar·Road Business Address Telephone Number pee Attached Sheet A Mame ;(individual,. partner, joint venture, corporation, syndication) Business Address Telephone Number 3~siness Address Telephone Nu.."1.ber Home ~.ddress Telephone Number Home Address Telephone ~h1r:tber (Attach more sheets if necessary) I/We decl~e under penalty of perjury that the information contained in this dis- closure is true and correct and that it will remain true and corr-ect and r:iay be· relied upon as being true and correct until a~ended. Rancho .. La· Cos ta,. Inc . --Applicant -------- BY --~d~A~g~e~:~:f~:=--Q:;---:~~-_;...:__.--.---..~-_._ ____ _ SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SHEET ZONE CHANGE, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, MAJOR CONDOMINIUM PERMIT, SPECIAL USE PERMIT ATTACHMENT A Chairman of the Board President: Vice President: Vice President: Vice President: Secretary: ' ~ --=···.· Asst. Secretary: Mr. Allard Roen c/o Rancho La Costa Costa Del Mar Road Carlsbad, CA 92008 Mr. Merv Adelson Lorimar Production, Inc. 10202 w. Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90230 Mr. Irwin Molasky Paradise Development Co. 3111 s. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 Mr. Irv Roston c/o Rancho La Costa Costa Del Mar Road Carlsbad, CA 92008 Mr. Burton Kramer (Address same as Irv Roston) Jack Donnelley, Esq. Donnelley & Hulden 3366 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 Ms. Elaine Thomas c/o Rancho La Costa Costa Del Mar Road Carlsbad, CA 92008 (714) 438-9111 (213) 836-3000 (702) 735-0155 (714) 438-9111 (714) 299-8350 (714)438-9111 LACDltA October 29, 1981 Mr. Mike Holzmiller City of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Street Carlsbad, CA 92008 Subject: PROJECT DESCRIPTION, CONDOMINIUM s, RANCHO LA COSTA, INC. Dear Mr. Holzmiller: This project description is bring written to provide you with a full range of information on our proposed development, known as Condo 5, and as a response to some questions raised by yourself and the Assistant City Attorney. The principals of Rancho La Costa designed Condo 5 as a time ~·~· share project only after lengthy observation of the market forces that have made La Costa successful. As an example, immediately to the east of the project site are 96 Chateau condominiums which, although wholly owned by individuals, have a variety of occupancy uses. Some are occupied by their owners on a year-around basis, some are only seasonably occupied and others are listed with the Hotel to be rented on the same basis as Hotel rooms. Additionally, a good part of the Resort's clientele are repeat guests who have expressed a desire for more spacious and luxurious accommodations. Condo 5 is estimated to cost, as presently designed, $7,200,000 and should adequately fill that need. The typical La Costa guest visits the Resort as a point destina- tion with every intention of spending the vast majority of time on the premises. Because La Costa is a resort it is rarely used as a place to stay while in the area for other reasons. Conse- quently-, ~''(risitors arrive by common carrier and are brought by limousine to the Resort. A comparative few arrive by private car. ·Asa matter of interest, approximately 3000 landings at Palomar Airport, by corpora-te, private or chartered jet aircraft, are directly attributable to La Costa guests each year. COSTA DIEL MA" ROAD • CARLSIIAD, CALIP'ORNIA 92008 • ARIEA CODE 71◄ • TIELIEPHONE '438• 8111 Mr. Mike Holzmiller October 29, 1981 -2- As we will be marketing Condo 5 on a national and international basis, we expect the owners of Condo 5 to follow the same use patterns.of our present visitors. The currently vacant site· ·for Condo 5 is at the main entrance to the La Costa Resort complex. Being a substantial building of 78 units, the facility was set back from El Camino Real as far as practical within the confines of the property. The result is a project with an abundance of open green space as a foreground. The project is in conformity with the zoning ordinance, although a small height variance will be. necessary due to the design of the three-story building. The building has a fairly large overall plan which allows underground parking for 78 cars and includes storage space for each unit. The balance of uncovered spaces are placed on the site at the only location available --between the building and El Camino Real. Because of this location and the large footprint of the building, it is virtually impossible to plan the parking so that no space (outdoors) is further than 150 feet from the most remote dwelling unit. The well established pattern of the La Costa visitor bears ou~~~e· fact that rarely is one space per unit needed and in no case will additional parking be required, although it will be in place. This statement is easily verified by the adjacent Chateau garages which are normally about 25% occupied. Because of this low demand for parking by time-share and/or condo- minium owners, we consider the outside parking to be in excess but useful during some of the major sports tournaments held at La Costa. The functional relationship of this building to the balance of the Resort is a pedestrian-oriented complex and is best maintained with the building positioned as it is and the continuity of La Costa not interrupted. The 78 units in the project will be equipped with a small kitchen, two. ( 2) 11~..;IM-~ ._,'#~sher, dry~r and amJ?le c~oset and storage space. Additi:o ,·&ach floor will contain maid storage and other general space. The main floor will contain an atrium space that will act as a passive game room. The garage level will have central maid stor- age/supply, trash areas enclosed within the building, central room service maintenance areas and storage for the units. The building will be staffed 24 hours per day by security and opera- tional personnel. .. . . .. - Mr. Mike Holzmiller October 29, 1981 -3- Because all units will be fully furnished, including the patios, there is no no need for major storage areas within the units themselves. All storage requirements are fully met but in a way that is best for the La Costa owner/user. Condo 5 will have an on-site exclusive swimming pool but its owners will also have the opportunity to enjoy the facilities of the Resort. Exact arrangements, however, have not been finalized at this date. While Condo 5 may not precisely meet the design criteria of the Condominium Ordinance, in regards to guest parking and unit ~ storage, it was conceived and designed as an additional facility of La Costa with the characteristics of the typical guest in mind. The owners/users and this facility will be fully and permanently integrated with the La Costa Resort complex, further expanding this internationally known community asset. Condo 5 will be registered with the DRE as both a time share and a condominium project. The rationale for this direction is the large number of units that would have to be sold on a time sliare basis, i.e. 4056 sales based on one week owner occupancy. If the market does not respond as anticipated, La Costa desires to reserve the right to sell some units as condominiums and will have the parking and storage spaces in place to meet the require- ments of the Condominium Ordinance. In summary, it must be recognized that the unique characteristics of the typical Resort guest and of the owners/users of the Chateaus has led us to design this project to meet the market forces distinctive to La Costa. PG:ph Sincerely, RANCHO LA COSTA, INC. /tud~ Paul Graham Vice President DATE: TO: FROM: MEMORANDUM December 9, 1981 Planning Director City Engineer ~ SUBJECT: SUP-5/CONDO 5 -Condominium Complex South of Costa Del Mar and East of El Camino Real In accordance with Section 21.31.100 of the Municipal Code, I have reviewed the subject application and hereby present the following report: The drawings and calculations for the latest Condo 5 plans were reviewed by my department and the County of San Diego Department of Sanitation and Flood Control. It was deter- mined by them and by us that the proposed improvements adequately protect the proposed development from the effects of erosion and inundation related to a 100-year flood. In addition, it was determined from a comparison of before-grading and after-grading conditions that the encroachment into the San Marcos Creek flood plain will have a minimal effect on the 100-year flood water surface for the adjacent and upstream channel areas. It is, therefore, my finding that a special use permit be issued with the following conditions: 1. The proposed development plan remain substantially as shown on Condo 5 CT81-39 Exhibit 'A' dated November 20, 1981 and SUP-5 Exhibit 'X' dated December 8, 1981. 2. Improve the channel flow capacity at cross section 6 as shown on SUP-5 Exhibit 'X' dated December 8, 1981. 3. Reshape the trapezoidal channel improvements at cross sec- tion 11 as ,shown on SUP-5 Exhibit 'X' dated December 8, 1981. ~' 4. Provide rock slope protection along the fill slope adjacent to the proposed structure. The location of the proposed rock slope protection will be shown on the final grading plan. DAH:ls . , - COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO R. J. MASSMAN, D1rector Offices of: County Engineer County Road Commissioner County Surveyor County A1rporn Flood Control Liquid Waste Solid Waste Transportation Operations City of Carlsbad Engineering Department 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING 2 5555 OVERLAND AVENUE SAN DIEGO. CALIFORNIA 92123 TELEPHONE: (7141 565-5177 December 4, 1981 Attention: David A. Houser Dear Sir: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TOM HAMILTON First District PAUL W. FORDEM Second District ROGER HEDGECOCK Third District JIM BATES Fourth District PAUL ECKERT Fifth District Subject: Third Review of Backwater Analysis for Second Revision to Condo-5---SUP-3 At your request this department has reviewed the proposed revision of the SUP-3 project. The project would encroach into the north overbank flood plain of San Marcos Creek upstream of El Camino Real bridge. The following table is a summary of the results of HEC-2 analysis done by the developer's engineer: TABLE 1 -100-year Flood Summary Cross Section Existinf Pro:eosed Number WSEL __ Ve ocity WSEL Velocity 5 13.13 7.4 13.13 7.4 6 13.27 7.9 12.95 9.1 7 B·'· 13.86 7.0 13.77 6.5 8 14.06 6.7 14.01 6.0 9 14.33 5.4 14.28 5.0 9+64 14.46 4.6 14.37 4.5 11 14.51 5.5 14.57 3.6 12 14.57 5.6 14.51 4.2 . ' City of Carlsbad -2 -December 41 1981 Table 1 indicates that the project would increase the 100-year water surface elevation .06 ft. at cross sect1on 11 and the channel velocity 1.2 fps at cross section 6. These deviations are generally within the accuracy of the analysis. At cross section 6, the water surface elevation would be at least 13.13 which would lower the velocity. After inspection of the cross section plots it appears the following would be advantageous: 1. Improve the channel flow capacity at cross section 6. 2. Reshape the trapezoidal channel improvements at cross section 11. The project will have minimal effect on the 100-year flood plain of San Marcos Creek provided improvements in flow capacity are made to the channel. Rock slope protection should be provided and the finished floor of the building should be at least one foot above the 100-year flood level. If you need further information, please contact Ken Hanson at 565-5509. Very truly yours, I • I ; I I .,.,._ ~. \r., R. J. MASSMAN, Director Department of Public Works R.JM:KH: lm ·- .. ·' i • .! -r ·; . .; ' ... . , : ,·. •.1. 1~ '• \ s,e,~, ·--~ ..... ' ' I , I I I i ; • II , ! I 1 .~ -~-~ Ii ,Q '" F , .. · /!-,f {' : :0 • \ ,. ·_c· · ~N-17-:D;_ ;o• ·~~¼i~~i •• •• •.•. • u .''. , -~·1·~· ::·•1· .. "':s-.~- I i. ., ' ~ .. I , -~ :-~ ,::, ·~-• :.-.; -~ ~ .. , -~~ •~·~ .. -~!" ... --... ,. :,, -• --·- .,.~~ •► .. ·M~··.;·~ .• G • 111 • ' I 'I U'"l . i ''JU I . l . -:,,.,,. .......... .-· J f ! l 1 I 1 I ! I on qr, ~ l ~ ! l • t i ·I 1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008 ((;itp of CarlilJab NEGATIVE·· DECIARATICN 438· 5591 PIOJECT AJDRESS/LOCATICN: The southeast comer of El Camino Real and Costa Del Mar Road. Pinm:T DESOUP'l'ICN: 1 ) Zaie Change to delete the Flood Plan OVerlay, 2) Tentative Tract Map and Condaniniurn Permit for a 78 unit condo- minium project, 3) Special Use Permit to develop in the flood overlay zone, and 4) a Variance of the 35' height limitation. The City of Carlsbad has conducted an enviraunental review of the above described project pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a result of said review, a Negative Declaration (declaration that the project will not have a significant irrpact on the environment) is hereby issued for the subject project. Justification for this action is on file in the Planning Department. A COP':/ of the Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in the Planning Department, City Hall, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, CA. 92008. Ccmnents £ran the public are invited. Please subnit cx:mnents in writing to the Planning Department within ten (10) days of date of issuance. DATED: December 7, 1981 CASE 00: er 81-39/CP-185 V-327/SOP-5/ZC-248 APPLICANT: Rancho Lacosta, In PUBLISH DATE: December 9 , 19 81 ND-4 5/81 1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008 Citp of Carlfbab PtJBLIC·l«1J.'ICE·OF·PREPARATIOO ~E TAKEOOI'ICE: '!he Planning Department of the City of Carlsbad intends to ~re a caiditiooal Negative Declaratioo for the following project: • project Description: 1) zooe Change to delete the Flood Plan OVerlay, 2) Tentative Tract map and CCX'ldaninium Permit for a 78 unit oondaninium project, 3) Special Use Permit to develop in the flood 01erlay zooe, and 4) a Variance of the 35' height limitatioo. Project address/u,catioo: '!he southeast ex>rner of El Canino Real and Costa Del Mar Road. Anticipated significant inpacts: As conditiooed, no significant a:iverse environmental impacts are anticipated. we need to know your ideas al:x>ut the effect this project might have ai the enviraunent and your suggestions for ways the project ex>uld be revised to reduce or avoid any significant enviraimental damage. Your ideas will help us decide what issues to analyze in the enviroo- mental review of this project. Your canments on the enviraimental inpact of the prq>OSed project may be subnitted in writing to the Planning Department, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008, no later than Novent>er , 1981. DATED: November 6, 1981 CASE m: er 81-39/CP-185/V-327/ SOP-5 APPLICANT: Rancho La Costa, Inc. J?UBLISB DATE: NOlel'lb!r 14 , 1981 JAMES C. Planning Dire 4.3$· 5591