HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP 88-05; Halverson Family Trust; Redevelopment Permits (RP) (3)August 19, 1990
CITY OF CARLSBAD
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, California
Alan Sweeney;
92009 4059
I have received your letter dated August 17, 1990.
I do not agree with item 3 on page 3 of Policy #17. I do not feel
this applies. . .. ..^.
This property has approval for commercial zoning. A technicality
of, so called redevelopment, appears in the way. This property was
used as a retail store for, to the best of my knowledge, six years
prior to my purchase of the property. Again I am making no changes
to the property only requesting it for office use as is.
I did not go into this blinded as prior to purchase I review all
aspects of my desire for the property with your office down town.
The date of this meeting with your people was the third week of
July 1988. At that time it appears I was lied to, miss led or
certainly told a different picture. I was even told, within one
year that Elm Avenue would be reworked similar to Grand.
I would request that the proper committee review and answer my
request in writing and signatures, with titles, other than just
yours be involved.
Thank you, Alan, for your immediate attention to this problem.
Melvin B. Halverson
City of Carlsbad
Planning Department
August 17, 1990
Mel Halverson
Box 192
Del Mar, CA 92014
Dear Mr. Halverson:
Chapter 21.35 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code requires issuance of a Redevelopment
Permit. Item 3 on page 3 of Policy #17 requires a public facility fee where
redevelopment approval or permit is required.
Alan Sweehdy
Associate Planner
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Erin Letsch
Kathy Graham
2075 Las Palnnas Drive • Carlsbad, California 92009-4859 • (619) 438-1161
August 15, 1990
ALAN SWEENEY
CITY OF CARLSBAD
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, California 92009 4859
Subject: 3050 Madison Street * Conversion Res. to Office
Reference: Sweeney letter dated August 13, 1990
Dear Mr. Sweeney;
What appears to be in question is a conversion and in Policy Number
17 I do not read wherein a conversion is involved. Nearly all
reference is made to a development, subdivision, new construction
or renovation. I can not see where the quality of life is affected
or the character of the community. We are referring to the
existing with no changes. The zoning is as required.
On 8 8 08 I paid $25.00 i 19.00 * Total of $44.00. Why is it now
thousands of dollars?
I have painted and cleaned up the area, the neighbors are very
pleased. 3050 Madison is advertised for lease and the response has
been far greater than on other properties in the area due to the
appearance. As is, I would say the quality of life and character
of the area has been enhanced.
On the subject request 3.5% is unreasonable, I do not feel
qualified, and economically, if any gain by approval of office use,
would not warrant the cost you request.
I first approached the City on this request in May, 1990 and to be
only to this point in August, I also feel is unreasonable.
I have also not received a response to my letter dated 5 25 90
that you stated Eric Munoz would respond to.
I would appreciate your immediate attention to the correct fee.
If you should find that an error has not been made, for the
records, I would appreciate your detailing the exact portions of
Policy Number 17 that do apply.
Sincerely,
Melvin B. Halverson
cc: Michael Holzmiller Patty Cratty Kathy Graham
Gary Wayne Eric Munoz
Dee Landers Erin Letsch
Doris Cosman Angelina
Citv of Carlsbad
Planning Department
August 13, 1990
Melvin B. Halverson
Box 192
Del Mar, CA 92014
RE: Conversion of Existing Building at 3050 Madison from Residential to Office Use
Dear Mr. Halverson:
This will confirm our telephone conversation today. It was a pleasure speaking with you. At your
request, I inquired whether your proposal would be required to pay a public facilities fee. The
answer I received is that the fee requirement is triggered by issuance of a discretionary permit.
The conversion you are proposing requires approval of a Redevelopment Permit and Coastal
Permit which are discretionary permits, and therefore a public facilities fee is required.
For your convenience, enclosed with this letter is a copy of Council Policy Statement Number 17.
This Policy Statement explains in detail the fee requirements and amounts.
Thank you for your inquiry.
Sincerely,
Alan Sweeney (j
Associate Planner
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Enclosure
c: Gary Wayne
Kathy Graham
Erin Letsch
2075 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, California 92009-4859 • (619) 438-1161
Citv of Carlsbad
July 26, 1990
Melvin Halverson
Box 192
Del Mar, CA 92014
SUBJECn": 3050 MADISON AVENUE
Dear Mr. Halverson,
This will confirm our telephone conservation today. It was a pleasure speaking with you. As we
discussed, in order to grant your request for office use at 3050 Madison Avenue, it will first be
necessary to secure approval of a Redevelopment Permit and Coastal Permit. For your convenience,
the foUowing application materials are being sent to you with this letter:
1. City of Carlsbad Land Use Review application form.
2. Coastal Development Permit Supplemental application.
3. City of Carlsbad application requirements for Redevelopment Permits.
4. Public Facilities Fee requirements.
Many of these are probably familiar to you from you last application. However, if you have any
questions or need assistance please contact me. Thank you.
Sincerely,
ALAN SWEENE/1^,
Associate Planner
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Gary Wayne
Kathy Graham
Tony Mata
Dee Landers
Erin Letsch
2075 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad. California 92009-4859 • (619) 438-1161
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July 18, 1990
CITY OF CARLSBAD
Alan Sweeney
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, California 92009 4859
REFERENCE: Alan Sweeney letter dated July 16,1990
to Mr. Melvin B. Halverson
Dear Mr. Sweeney;
Yes there is a lot of confusion but I don't feel it is on my side
of the fence.
First Paragraph of your letter:
You are correct you and I have not discussed the lighting problem
at Kentucky Fried ChJcken. My first letter was dated December 5th,
1989 and addressed to City of Carlsbad Planning Department. Second
letter dated January ]'/, 1990 and again addressed to the City of
Carisbad Planning Department. The third letter was dated May 25,
1990 and addressed to Michael Holzmiller. As you can see I had
no idea that I should even approach you re the problem as I never
have received any information from the planning department or
response to my letters till now. By the way, no where in any of
my letters have I stated that you promised me a letter. Yes, I
did ask for a response to my letters in all except the one dated
January 17, 1990 but they were addressed to Mr. Holzmiller or the
P]anning Department.
Second Paragraph:
] wiil wait for a response on this problem from MR. ERIC MUNOZ.
Third Paragraph:
I never requested an approval for a law office at 3050 Madison.
I so indicated this no less than three times in conversations with
you, Mr Munoz, and clerks at the front desk.
My first conversation was with Mr. Munoz and I stated that two
parties, husband and wife, did want to rent and purchase the site.
They had talked to Mr. Munoz and there later conversation with me
was that they were no longer interested. I don't know what went
on when they approached the City but they won't even return my
calls now. Yes a law office was discussed but my request was for
approval for office use. Please note my site plan states (Request
is for qeneral office of existinq).
Every time some one approaches the City re 3050 Madison, it is
thrown in their face that an application was denied. I guess a
denial is something the City feels they deserve a gold star for.
Alan Sweeney letter dated May 31, 1990 requested a Disclosure
statement. As I recall I talked to Mr Marty Orenyaka on the phone
shortly after receiving this letter. He informed me that this was
not required and I also gave him some of this information from the
Alan Sweeney letter dated June 7, 1990. lie also stated many of
these items were not appropriate. I returned a letter dated June
10, 1990 with the requested information. This letter contained a
statement as follows: {T'm sure you would agree that there are a
couple items on the request for information sheet that are not
applicable to our situation.) No response received.
Another statement, I made at the front desk when the previous
application was brought up, was forget the other application,
can't you look at this existing site plan and say yes or no on
office use.
Now it appears as if the previous plan is stuck in your operation
so lets consider this as a revised plan to that application. It
was denied without prejudice.
The previous plan was denied as it does not meet the redevelopment
plan. Now that is vague and not one of the people on the Review
Doard asked why! Never getting any thing in letter form on the
reasons why I can only go by notations on the prints placed there
by the your planning engineer. These are as follows:
Rear yard ok if rock garden
Seat requested on planters
Texture pavement
Ijandscape along north wall where hedge now exists
Parking approved for general office
Site distance on one parkinq slot. The sight is restricted
due 1,0 6" ience pui; in by Kenl:ucky Fried Chicken to the aJ Jey
asphalt.
Brick or wooden cap on fence
Trim shutters
Colored awnings
Wooden planters
Lawn and patio furniture for employees
These seem like simple items but they are not cost effective and
most important not maintenance free, costly, and some not
appropriate. Picnic area for a couple of employees?
If I rent this as residential you could have as many as 3 5 people
in each of the two units. If rented as office the most anticipated
is owner and 2 employees. With office in alley across from the
units and heavy traffic, Kentucky Fried Chicken, plus commercial
lighting to the north and then we have a children's day school to
the south and that is not the most quiet operation, it is really
no longer conducive to residential. These conditions have
transpired due to your approvals.
Fourth Paragraph:
Action I wish the city to take on the stop sign. I don't require
any action. I only pointed it out in case you were not aware of
the location of the sign and the painted words, stop, on the left
hand side of the street.
As the neighbors have asked me ** why ** that appears stupid
and I have never seen that before!
My intentions are to be able to sell or rent 3050 Madison for use
as an office operation.
My request is for City approval or permit or what ever is required
to accomplish same legally.
You have an existing site plan and other information in your hands.
In detail, what do I have to do? Don't give me a form to fill out
wherein many of the items are not appropriate or required for this
application.
I don't feel it would be out of place to waJk the property with
your people. I have a strong feeling that you are not aware of
the location and existing conditions.
Please respond at your earliest convenience.
Melvin B. Halverson
cc: Michael Holzmiller
Gary Wayne
Dee Landers
Doris Cosman
Patty Cratty
Eric Munoz
Erin Letsch
Angelina
Citv of Carlsbad
July 16, 1990 Planning Department
Melvin B. Halverson
PO Box 192
Del Mar, CA 92014
RE: KENTU(3CY FRIED CHI(3GEN, CARLSBAD VHXAGE DRIVE AND MADISON
Dear Mr. Halverson:
Apparendy there has been some confusion. In your July 11, 1990 letter you state that I promised
you a letter regarding a Ughting problem at Kentucky Fried Chicken at Carlsbad ViUage Drive
(formerly Elm Avenue) and Madison. You and I have never discussed a Ughting problem.
Mr. Eric Munoz of our depaitment received your May 25,1990 letter regarding the Ughting and has
contacted Kentucky Fried Chicken. You wiU be informed by him as soon as a resolution of the
problem is determined.
Your July 11, 1990 letter refers to a site plan. You have not requested a review of a site plan. You
had requested approval of a business Ucense for a law office at 3050 Madison but this request could
not be granted due to the fact your redevelopment permit appUcation was denied by the Design
Review Board. The BuUding Department also informed you that you must demonstrate that your
buUding meets commercial buUding code standards before a non-residential use can be approved.
They are stiU waiting for this information.
Your May 25, 1990 letter mentions a stop sign. Is there some action you wish the City to take
regarding the sign?
Thank you for yoiu: letter. Mr. Munoz wUl contact you soon regarding the Ughting problem at
Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Sincerely,
ALAN SWEENEY / /
Associate Planner
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c: Michael HolzmiUer
Gary Wayne
Dee Landers
Doris Cosman
Patty Cratty
Eric Munoz
Erin Letsch
Angelina
2075 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, California 92009-4859 • (619) 438-1161
Citv of Carlsbad
Planninq Department
July 12, 1990
Melvin B. Halverson
P.O Box 192
Del Mar, California 92014
Dear Mr. Halverson:
I am sorry that you have not received a
response to your previous letter. I have
referred this matter to Alan Sweeney,
Associate Planner, and requested that he
respond to your letter immediately.
Sincerely,
CITY OF CARLSBAD
MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER
Planning Director
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2075 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, California 92009 • (619) 438-1161
FAX (619) 438-0894
JUNE 15, 1990
TO: MIKE HARRINGTON, CODE ENFORCEMENT
FROM: Alan Sweeney, Planiung Department
SUBJECn*: WORK ON BUILDING AT 3050 MADISON AVENUE
Doris at the BuUding Counter suggested I contact you. The owner of the above buUding
previously appUed for and was denied a redevelopment pennit and coastal development permit
to convert the buUding from residential to office use. The appUcation was denied by the Design
Review Board on January 18, 1989.
The buUding came to our attention again this month when a Laura Quakenbush approached us
to request approval of her law office in the buUding. When we inspected the site, we discovered
that changes had been made to the buUding. Lance Schulte, a former planner with our
department, said the owner had tom out the kitchens. Changes visible from the outside include
replacement of waUs and fences, paving of the parking area, stuccoing and landscaping. A "for
lease" sign is posted in the front yard and Mrs. Quackenbush says the owner is offering the
buUding for office use.
At the suggestion of Lance Schulte, I spoke with Tony Mata. He said that if the buUding is to
be converted from residential to office use it must comply with the requirements of Title 24 and
with appUcable fire codes. He said the owner must submit plans for buUding department review.
The property ovmer, Mr. Melvin B. Halverson, is refusing to submit plans for plan check. He
claims he is not required to do so. Doris said she told him he must submit but she has received
only a site plan. Mr. Halverson stated to me and to Doris that he wiU not submit any more plans.
Is this an issue code enforcement can help us with?
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c: Doris Cosman
Tony Mata
Erin Letsch
Adrienne Landers
Patty Cratty
July 11, 1990
CITY OF CARLSBAD
Michael Holzmiller
Planning Director
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, California 92009 4859
Subject: Kentucky Fried Chicken Elm Si Madison
Dear Mr. Holzmiller;
I have sent you several letters, the last one dated 5 25-90, with
regards to the lighting. problem at the rear of the subject
property. I have even enclosed photos.
The problem still exists and even though I have asked for you to
respond in writing to my letter, I have received nothing.
I am now getting complaints from the tenant at 3050 xMadison Street.
I have addressed this problem to you as your department approved
the renovations on the sight.
The city wants a mix in down town but certainly not taking into
consideration the residential aspect.
Problem two is that Mr. Alan Sweeny promised me a letter many weeks
ago with regards to a site plan I left with him. To date nothing
has been received.
Would you please let me know what action is taken or what your
position is.
Melvin B. Halverson
PO Box 192
Del Mar, California 92014
JUNE 15, 1990
TO: MIKE HARRINGTON, CODE ENFORCEMENT
FROM: Alan Sweeney, Plarming Department
SUBJECn-: WORK ON BUILDING AT 3050 MADISON AVENUE
Doris at the BuUding Counter suggested I contact you. The owner of the above buUding
previously appUed for and was denied a redevelopment pennit and coastal development permit
to convert the buUding from residential to office use. The appUcation was denied by the Design
Review Board on January 18, 1989.
The buUding came to our attention again this month when a Laura Quakenbush approached us
to request approval of her law office in the buUding. When we inspected the site, we discovered
that changes had been made to the buUding. Lance Schulte, a former planner with our
department, said the owner had tom out the kitchens. Changes visible from the outside include
replacement of waUs and fences, paving of the parking area, stuccoing and landscaping. A "for
lease" sign is posted in the front yard and Mrs. Quackenbush says the owner is offering the
buUding for office use.
At the suggestion of Lance Schulte, I spoke with Tony Mata. He said that if the buUding is to
be converted from residential to office use it must comply with the requirements of Title 24 and
with appUcable fire codes. He said the owner must submit plans for buUding department review.
The property owner, Mr. Melvin B. Halverson, is refusing to submit plans for plan check. He
claims he is not required to do so. Doris said she told him he must submit but she has received
only a site plan. Mr. Halverson stated to me and to Doris that he wiU not submit any more plans.
Is this an issue code enforcement can help us with?
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c: Doris Cosman
Tony Mata
Erin Letsch
Adrienne Landers
Patty Cratty
June 10, 1990
CITY OF CARLSBAD
Planning Department
Alan Sweeney
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, California 92009-4859
Subject: 3050 Madison Avenue
Carlsbad, California
Reference; Alan Sweeney letter dated 6-7-90
Dear Mr. Sweeney;
In response to your letter please find attached a site plan
containing all the information requested.
I'm sure you would agree that there are a couple items on the
request for information sheet that are not applicable to our
situation.
I would appreciate your immediate attention to a review and answer
to the information provided.
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Melvin B. Halverson ^ ^tM/Ht/^ ^ Ou/^ilf^
Citv of Carlsbad
Planning Department
June 7, 1990
Melvin B. Halverson
Box 192
Del Mar, CA 92014
Re: 3050 Madison Avenue
Dear Mr. Halverson:
In order to continue processing your request for a law office use at the above address,
the Building Department needs to review your plans. The specific information they will
need is shown on the attached sheet entitled ''Commercial/Industrial Buildings and
Tenant Improvements". When the Building Department has received, reviewed and
approved your plans, we will resume processing of your redevelopment permit
application.
If you have any questions regarding the Building Department review, you may telephone
them at 438-1161. If you have any questions concerning the redevelopment permit,
please contact me.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Alan Sweeney
Associate Planner
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Attachment
cc: Erin Letsch
Dee Landers
Patricia Cratty
Tony Mata
2075 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, California 92009-4859 • (619) 438-1161
Citv of Carlsbad
Planning Department
May 31, 1990
Melvin B. Halverson
P.O. Box 192
Del Mar, CA 92014
Re: Disclosure Statement dated 5/30/90
Dear Mr. Halverson:
Thank you for submitting the required Disclosure Statement regarding your request for
law office use of the Halverson Trust property at 3050 Madison Avenue in Carlsbad.
In Item 1 of the Disclosure Statement, you state the Halverson Family Trust has a
financial interest in the application. Item 4 of the Disclosure Statement was not
completed. It requires the names and addresses of the trustee(s) and beneficiary(s)
of the trust.
The Disclosure Statement is being returned to you for completion of Item 4. Please
complete and return at your earliest convenience. The sooner we receive your
completed Disclosure Statement, the sooner we can begin processing your request.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Alan Sweeney'^
Associate Planner
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Enclosure
cc: Patricia Cratty, Acting Redevelopment Director
Dee Landers, Senior Planner
Erin Letsch
2075 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, California 92009-4859 • (619) 438-1161
•City of darlahaH
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
APPUCANTS STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN OWNERSHIP INTERESTS ON Aa APPUCATIONS
WHICH WILL REQUIRE DISCRETIONARY ACTION ON THE PART OF THE CITY COUNCIU OR ANY APPOINTED
BOARD. COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE.
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The following information must be disclosed:
1. Applicant
Ust the names and addresses of all persons having a financial interest in the application.
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Ust the names and addresses of all persons having any ownership interest in the property involved.
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If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names ar
addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares in the corporation or owning any partnersh
interest in the partnership.
If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a non-profit organization or a trust, list the names ar
addresses of any person serving as officer or director of the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficia
of the trust.
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Disclosure Statement Page 2
Have you had more than $250 worth of business transacted with any member of City staff, Boar;
Commissions. Committees and Council within the past twelve months?
Yes No _2L ^ yw, please indicate person(s) ^
Person is defined as: *Any individual, firm, copartnership, joint venture, association, sociai club, fratemai
organization, corporation, estate, trust receiver, syndicate, this and any other courrty. city and county, city
municipality, district or other political subdivision, or any other group or combination acting as a unit.*
(NOTE: Attach additional pages as necessary.)
Signature of Owner/date Signature of applicant/date
Print or type name of owner Print or type name of applicant
2075 LAS PALMAS DRIVE W^/^W^ I TELEPHONE
CARLSBAD, CA 92009-4859 WWf/jfM (619) 438-1161
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT ' ^
January 19, 1989 t/^/y P
Mr. Mel Halverson ''^^r ,
P.O. Box 192 / r^'^
Del Mar, California 92014 -
SUBJECT: RP 88-5/CDP 88-5 - HALVERSON FAMILY TRUST
Dear Mr. Halverson:
This letter is a courtesy follow-up to the Design Review Board's action last
night. The Design Review Board denied your project without prejudice. That
means that you may resubmit your redevelopment permit applications for the site
immediately, or appeal the Board's action. As we discussed that evening, I
would be more than happy to meet with you to talk over any subsequent
reapplication. Please call me if you would like to set a time to meet.
Staff regrets that you did not proceed with your second to the last submittal.
That design, and improvement to the site was more in line with the Village
Redevelopment effort. With a few minor changes, that plan would have received
a recommendation of approval from staff. We regret that you choose to delete
those improvements.
Again, as we discussed after last night's meeting, Carlsbad is making significant
public improvements in the Redevelopment Area. Attached is a copy of an article
that briefly describes some of those improvements. As you can see, the City has
committed millions of dollars to improving the Redevelopment Area. I would be
more than happy to show you details of those improvements and relate to you how
they would help you in your redevelopment project. Given the tremendous amount
of effort to enhance the Village Redevelopment Area it is imperative that all
redevelopment projects both contribute to and benefit from the redevelopment
effort.
Again, I would be more than happy to meet with you and assist you.
Sin9eTjely your^
ANCt B. SCHULTE
Associate Planner
c: RP 88-5/CDP 88-5
Chris Salomone
Mike Howes
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December 12, 1988 \^ ^^T^
STAFF MEMBERS OF THE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Gentlemen;
I am Melvin B. Halverson, owner of the property in question and
before you today.
On 12-9-88 I received your letter dated 12-7-88 from Mr. Holzmiller
and, in turn, picked up the preliminary staff report.
To save your time and mine, I would prefer to provide you with the
following comments without stopping to converse on various items.
Reference Page one item 2. It should not be interpreted that the
440 square foot garage is being renovated or used for an office.
Reference item 3 (Issue) second paragraph. I must assume that
exhibits A and B are the drawings I did provide to your department
as there are no exhibits attached. Reference page 2, first
paragraph. " Intensity of the site", gentlemen this is a very
strong word for 1181 square feet of floor space which was to house
two people as a branch civil engineering office. Or how much
office do you feel can accommodate 1181 square feet which Includes
two bath rooms and two utility rooms?
Reference the Costal Development permit. No grounds are indicated
for the denial. It does meet, as you say, the minimum requirements
and what would be the max requirements and how comfortable is this
with 1181 Square feet of which approximately 989 is actually
useable for working office?
Reference subarea 1. In looking at the maps and information
provided to me, I must question this and ask why it is not
considered subarea 7? I also have no idea what effect it would
have on this project if it were considered subarea 7. You will
note that the property is located between the lines you have on the
map which has no designation or explanation for this area.
I am also in a quandary as to why Resolutions No. 128 and 129 as
they are identical on my review and are why conclusions printed
for a meeting to be held in the future on these documents?
Possibly to save time may I review what I feel we have here. This
is a one story building of good sound basic structure, and is not
a tear-down. The bath rooms and utility rooms are in excellent
condition with new tile floors. The electrical has been inspected
and revised, from the home owner additions, to code and inspected
by your inspector. There are two new heat pumps providing air
conditioning and heat. The interior has been painted and is in
very presentable condition. New carpet will be installed at the
time of occupancy. Four parking areas will be provided on asphalt
and existing concrete, with more than the required space for each.
The exterior trim will be painted as a last item. There is a large
back yard, good size side yard, and fair size front yard all to be
in grass. The existing shrubs will be maintained.
The square footage is not capable of large client traffic or
employee traffic nor do I plan to make a park out of the property,
at my expense, for the city. If this were a large project I could
see some of your suggestions, but it is not. How can you expect
an owner to spend $45,000.00 for improvements, pay 33.00 a square
foot for the property and receive $1.25 per square foot for the
1181 square feet? Also pay taxes, management, insurance, have one
tenant- which affects the vacancy rate- have reasonable maintenance
and still make any margin of profit, in fact it would be a
negative. The increase in value is not foreseen in the future nor
can it be calculated, not in this area of Carlsbad. The risk
factor is 60 to 80 % of which 60% are city actions and they are not
on record as being good. Agreed, these figures are to each his own
and no one has the true calculations. In your fast pencil to the
above, you must allow the owner to have 30 % equity.
I sincerely feel that the existing structure can be office and the
existing exterior maintained in good quality which, will
consequently do more for the area than the existing condition. I
request that you reconsider the rejection now planned and allow my
existing plans to take place and see what we all can do in the
future years. My confidence in your city is low now but your
confidence in me could possibly change that feeling. In contacting
your redevelopment center over eight months ago, there was never
any indication that this amount of time was in the picture for such
a simple project, nor demand for cost would be so high. I can not
provide the costs that you are requiring. I will not buy this
permit from the city by providing your extravagant suggestions to
my plans nor do I feel that the people in the community would
request it.
Please understand that my attitude here today is not to be taken
as negative or abusive to you or your staff. I do prefer to work
with the community but, to this point, the street appears one way
only, your way. The statements made are factual and possibly
helpful to you. 1 have been very offended by the lack of
cooperation, lack of courtesy, and the stalling I have received to
this point.
I feel I have now taken up the time you have allotted to me and do
not request answers to my questions and comments at this time.
However, I would request a reply in writing. Also, should you
have questions, I would prefer these to be in writing.
A copy of these comments is available to each of you.
Thank you gentlemen for your time and consideration.
Melvin B. Halverson
2075 LAS PALMAS DRIVE • k • TELEPHONE
CARLSBAD, CA 92009-4859 WT^»J^M (619) 438-1161
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
December 7, 1988
Mel Halverson
PO Box 192
Del Mar, CA 92014
SUBJECT: RP 88-5/CDP 88-5 HALVERSON FAMILY TRUST Preliminary Staff Report
The preliminary staff report for the above referenced project will be available
for you to pick up on Friday, December 9, 1988, after 8 a.m. This preliminary
report will be discussed by staff at the Development Coordinating Committee
(D.C.C.) meeting which will be held on Monday, December 12, 1988. A twenty (20)
minute appointment has been set aside for you at 10:30 a.m. If you have any
questions concerning your project, you should attend the D.C.C. meeting.
It is necessary that you bring your required unmounted colored exhibit(s) with
you to this meeting in order for your project to go forward to the Planning
Commission. If you do not plan to attend this meeting, please make arrangements
to have your colored exhibit{s) here by the scheduled time above.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact the
Planning Department at 438-1161.
CITY OF CARLSBAD
MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER
Planning Director
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August 24, 1988
Scott Schwartz
2919 Ivy Street, #2
San Diego, CA 92104
The Planning Department of the City of Carlsbad has reviewed your
Redevelopment Permit, application No. RP 88-5, as to its
completeness for processing.
The subject application is incomplete, as submitted. Attached is
a list of information which must be provided to complete your
application. You should be aware that no processing of your
application can occur until it is determined to be complete.
Please contact Nancy Rollman, at (619) 438-1161, if you have
questions or wish to obtain additional information.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER
Planning Director
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