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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP 86-02; Village Corner; Redevelopment Permits (RP)(• 5 STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT JANUARY 22, 1986 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Redevelopment Office RP 86-2 VILLAGE CORNER (GRANT) - Request for for a minor redevelopment permit to rehabilitate an existing 1 story retail structure on the north east corner of Elm Avenue and State Street. I. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Design Review Board ADOPT Resolution No. 0 66 APPROVING RP 8 6-2. II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant is requesting a permit to renovate the existing 8,700 square foot retail building on the north east corner of Elm Ave and State Street. This building currently has seven retail shops with frontage on both streets and parking in the rear. The applicant proposes to extensively renotate and upgrade the exterior of the structure. Interior revisions will result in a total of 12 retail spaces. There will be no significant increase in building area. The proposed project is located in subarea 1 of the Village Redevelopment Area. This area has traditionally functioned as the central business district of Carlsbad. The goal for subarea 1 is to function as a major financial, specialty, commercial center for the downtown area. Among the encouraged uses are: Bonifide restaurants, boutiques, retail shops, crafts shops and specialty shops. As such, the proposed renovation would be consistent with the goals and compatible with the uses designated this area. Staff believes this structure to be a key visual element in the beautification efforts of the Village Square Area. Parking for the proposed retail facility will be provided in the existing lot to the rear of the building. Access is from Elm Avenue alley entrance or public parking lot to the north. 14 spaces are provided. The 8,700 square feet would require 21 spaces to meet existing ordinance for retail. As all conditions at the site are existing and this proposal is not an intensification of the use, staff recommends approving the project with the existing parking. Overall, staff believes that the proposed project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Village Design Manual and General Plan and recommends approval of RP 86-2. III. ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN The building will be extensively renovated. The exterior facades will feature canvas awnings, wood build-up columns, small pane window treatments, stucco wall and new wooden entryways and doors. The rear elevations will be similarly improved with entryways to shops off the rear. Colors will be shades of cream and peach for exterior with wine colored awnings. The architecture would be a unique old village style and compatible with recent development in the area. EXHIBITS Design Review Board Resolution No. 066 Location Map LOCATION MA • • • GRANT RP 86-2 • • •