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Housing & Redevelopment Department
CITY OF CARLSBAD
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
CHANGE IN USE
539 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DR., CARLSBAD, CA.
Date of Notice: January 20, 2004
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Housing and Redevelopment Director of the City of Carlsbad has made a
final decision to APPROVE an Administrative Redevelopment Permit (RP03-18) to provide clarification to the
original land use permit for the property. The permit clarifies that retail and/or office uses are permitted on the
ground floor of the existing building. This permit does not change any existing structures or uses on the
property; it merely provides clarification to the original land use permit and is in keeping with the historical uses
on the property.
The property is located on the south side of Carlsbad Village Drive between Roosevelt and State Street. The
assessor parcel number is 203-297-01. The proposed project is located within the Coastal Zone, but is not
within the "appealable" area of the Coastal Zone.
The proposed project includes a change in use from "retail" to "retail and/or office". In Land Use District 1, retail
is a permitted use and office is classified as a provisional use under the Carlsbad Village Redevelopment
Master Plan; therefore, an administrative redevelopment permit is required to include office as a permitted
ground floor use. The intent of the land use standards for this district is to reinforce the pedestrian shopping
environment, encourage mutually supportive uses, and provide a major activity focus for Carlsbad Village and
the City as a whole. Staff supports the issuance of the redevelopment permit for the following reasons: the
combination of retail and office on the ground floor is not likely to negatively impact existing or planned retail
continuity in the area; the property has adequate parking available on-site to accommodate the proposed
mixture of uses, and the combination of uses provide goods and services for residents and visitors alike.
If you wish to appeal the decision of the Housing and Redevelopment Director on this matter to the Design
Review Board, you must file a written appeal with the Housing and Redevelopment Department within ten (10)
calendar days of the date of this decision/notice. The written appeal must be submitted no later than
5:00pm on January 30, 2004. Appeal forms are available at the Housing and Redevelopment Department
located at 2965 Roosevelt Street, Suite B. If you have questions regarding this permit, please contact Lori
Rosenstein in the Housing and Redevelopment Department at (760) 434-2813 or (760) 434-2810.
NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN that the Housing and Redevelopment Department has determined that the
project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15303
of the State CEQA Guidelines as the conversion of a small structure and will not have an adverse significant
impact on the environment.
Case File: RP 03-18
Case Name: Willis Building Use Change
(For Site Map, See Reverse Side of this Notice)
2965 Roosevelt St., Ste. B • Carlsbad, CA 92008-2389 • (760) 434-2810/2811 • FAX (760) 720-2037
Willis BIdg. Use Change
RP03-18
Citv of Carlsbad
Housing & Redevelopment Department
CITY OF CARLSBAD
NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION
CHANGE IN USE
539 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DR., CARLSBAD, CA.
Date of Notice: January 9, 2004
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Housing and Redevelopment Director of the City of Carlsbad intends to
APPROVE an Administrative Redevelopment Permit (RP03-18) to provide clarification to the original land use
permit for the property. The permit clarifies that retail and/or office uses are permitted on the ground floor of the
existing building. This permit does not change any existing structures or uses on the property; it merely
provides clarification to the original land use permit and is in keeping with the historical uses on the property.
The property is located on the south side of Carlsbad Village Drive between Roosevelt and State Street. The
assessor parcel number is 203-297-01. The proposed project is located within the Coastal Zone, but is not
within the "appealable" area of the Coastal Zone.
The proposed project includes a change in use from "retail" to "retail and/or office". In Land Use District 1, retail
is a permitted use and office is classified as a provisional use under the Carlsbad Village Redevelopment
Master Plan; therefore, an administrative redevelopment permit is required to include office as a permitted
ground floor use. The intent of the land use standards for this district is to reinforce the pedestrian shopping
environment, encourage mutually supportive uses, and provide a major activity focus for Carlsbad Village and
the City as a whole. Staff supports the issuance of the redevelopment permit for the following reasons: the
combination of retail and office on the ground floor is not likely to negatively impact existing or planned retail
continuity in the area; the property has adequate parking available on-site to accommodate the proposed
mixture of uses, and the combination of uses provide goods and services for residents and visitors alike.
Those persons wishing to comment on the proposed project and intended action by the Housing and
Redevelopment Director are cordially invited to submit written comments or contact the Housing and
Redevelopment Department by 5:00pm on Januan/ 20, 2004. If you have comments on the proposed project
and intended action, please contact Lori Rosenstein in the Housing and Redevelopment Department at (760)
434-2813 or (760) 434-2815. You may also provide your comments in writing to the Housing and
Redevelopment Department at 2965 Roosevelt Street, Suite B, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN that the Housing and Redevelopment Department has determined that the
project is exempt from the requirements of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15303
of the State CEQA Guidelines as the conversion of a small structure and will not have an adverse significant
impact on the environment.
Case File: RP 03-18
Case Name: Willis Building Use Change
(For Site Map, See Reverse Side of this Notice)
2965 Roosevelt St., Ste. B • Carlsbad, CA 92008-2389 • (760) 434-2810/2811 • FAX (760) 720-2037 ^
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
To: County Clerk jl [L [1^^® CITYOFCARLSBAD
County of San Diego Q^eqori j Smith'^Recorder/Coiinty Clerk Housing & Redevelopment Dept.
Mailstop A4 -rn (\ ^ - ^^^^ Roosevelt St
POBox 121750 FEBOi) Z004 Carlsbad CA 92008 ,
SanDiego CA 92112-1750 .(760)434-2813
Subject: Filing of this Notice of Exemption is in compliance with Section 2llli^2b of':£h8[iBi4blic
Resources Code (Califomia Environmental Quality Act).
Project Title: Willis Building Use Change (RP03-18)
Project Location - Specific: 539 Carlsbad Village Dr
Project Location - City: Carlsbad Project Location - County: SanDiego
Description of Project: Provides clarification that ground floor space of existing mixed-use
proiect can be occupied by either commercial retail and/or office uses.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Carlsbad
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: George & Jackye Willis, 2050 Laurie
Circle, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Exempt Status: (Check One)
Ministerial (Section 21080(b)(1); 15268);
Declared Emergency (Section 21080(b)(3); 15269(a));
Emergency Project (Section 21080(b)(4); 15269 (b)(c));
Categorical Exemption - State type and section number: 15303 Class 3
Statutory Exemptions - State code number:
Reasons why project is exempt: The proiect inyoWes the conversion of existing small
structures from one use to another where no modifications are made in the exterior of the
structure.
Lead Agency Contact Person: Lori Rosenstein Telephone: (760) 434-2813
If filed by applicant:
1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2. Has a notice of exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project?
DEBBIE FOUNTAIN, Housing & Redevelopment Director Date Signed by Lead Agency
I I Signed by Applicant
Revised October 1989