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Home My WebLink AboutRP 88-07; Jobe Gay Impound Yard; Redevelopment Permits (RP)APPLICATION COMPLETE DATE: DECEMBER 22. 1988 STAFF REPORT DATE: MAY 3, 1989 TO: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FRQM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: RP/CUP 88-7 JOBE GAY - Request for a Minor Redevelopment Permit and a Conditional Use Permit to allow the continued operation of an existing auto impound yard at 3267 Tyler Street, in Subarea 4 of the Village Redevelopment Area and located in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. I. RECOMMENDATION That the Design Review Board ADOPT Design Review Board Resolution No. 141 APPROVING RP/CUP 88-7, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND The applicant is requesting a Redevelopment Permit and a Condi to allow the continued operation of an existing auto impound described above. Conditional Use Permit yard, located as On July 27, 1979 the Planning Commission approved CUP-163 to allow this existing auto impound yard facility. Condition No. 2 of CUP-163 specified that CUP-163 would expire 5 years after the date of issuance unless an extension request was applied for and approved by the Planning Commission. The project applicants have never requested an extension for CUP-163. In accordance, CUP-163 technically expired on July 27, 1987. The existing auto storage yard is currently being used as an impound yard for the Carlsbad Police Department and the California Highway Patrol. The yard is used exclusively for storing impounded cars and no stacking or dismantling of autos is permitted. As shown on Exhibit "A", the .45 acre site includes an existing office building (1,065 square feet in area), two storage sheds, a concrete driveway, and a gravel covered storage lot. The site is screened from Tyler Street and the alley to the north by an existing chain link fence with white aluminum slats and landscaping. The site is surrounded by light manufacturing/industrial uses including Southern California Precision Milling to the north, K&K Vitamins to the south, Gilbert's Auto Body to the east and undeveloped property to the west. RP/CUP 88-7 JOB GAY MAY 3, 1989 PAGE 2 III. ANALYSIS Planninq Issues 1. Does this existing use conform with the goals of Subarea 4 and the development standards of the Village Design Manual and the V-R Zone (underlying M Zone)? 2. Can the four findings required for the granting of a Conditional Use Permit be made? a) That the requested use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, is essentially in harmony with the various elements and objectives of the General Plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located; b) That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use; c) That all the yards, setbacks, walls, fences, landscaping and other features necessary to adjust the requested use to existing or permitted future uses in the neighborhood will be provided and maintained; d) That the street system serving the proposed use is adequate to properly handle all traffic generated by the proposed use. 3. Is this existing use consistent with the Zone 1 Local Facilities Management Plan? DISCUSSION The existing auto impound yard at this location is in specific conformance with the major goals of Subarea 4 as discussed below. The primary redevelopment goal of Subarea 4 is to "create a light manufacturing/heavy commercial area" in order to respond to major repair, service, and distribution needs within the City. In accordance, uses such as; auto related services, contractor's yards and storage areas are encouraged within this Subarea. It is also important to note that the area along the west side of Tyler Street (including this site) has historically functioned, and exists today, as the only true light manufacturing/heavy commercial area of the City. As noted earlier the existing impound yard was approved in 1979. At the time of the approval, the project was found to be in compliance with all of the development standards of the underlying M (Industrial) Zone. The project remains in compliance with all of the M (industrial) Zone standards. In that the project applicant is proposing no changes to the existing use, staff believes that the project is in conformance with the development standards of the Village Design Manual. RP/CUP 88-7 JOB GAY MAY 3, 1989 PAGE 3 However, in order to enhance the overall appearance of this existing use, staff has conditioned (See Condition No. 8) that additional landscaping be provided along the sites northern and eastern perimeters subject to the approval of the Planning Director. The existing auto impound yard also meets the four findings necessary for the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. As discussed above, this area along the west side of Tyler Street is really the only area within the City where an auto impound yard would be permitted. The necessity and desirability of this auto impound yard is reflected by the ongoing storage of impounded vehicles at this yard (since 1979) by the City of Carlsbad Police Department and the State Highway Patrol. This use is also specifically permitted along the west side of Tyler Street within Subarea 4 of the Village Redevelopment Area. The Village Design Manual is an implementing ordinance of the General Plan. Therefore, it is concluded that this use is in harmony with the objectives of the General Plan. This use is also considered compatible (not detrimental) with other surrounding uses in that the surrounding properties are developed with similar light manufacturing/heavy commercial uses. This conclusion is also based upon the fact that there have been no public complaints filed with the City concerning this use over its 10 years of operation. Based upon the existing auto impound yard's continuous and successful operation over the past 10 years, the project site for this existing use appears adequate in size and shape to accommodate this use. As shown on Exhibit "A" all of the setbacks, walls, fences, landscaping and other features neces^sary to adjust this use to existing or permitted future uses in the neighborhood have been provided and maintained. To reiterate, staff has also added a condition to increase perimeter landscaping, thereby providing the project with an enhanced visual appearance from along Tyler Street. The existing auto impound yard generates relatively low volumes of automobile traffic. In accordance, the existing street system (Tyler Street) serving this auto impound yard has been, and will continue to be adequate to properly handle all traffic generated by this use. The existing auto impound yard is consistent with the Zone 1 Local Facilities Management Plan. As discussed within the Zone 1 Plan, all public facilities and services are in conformance with the adopted performance standards. In summary, because the existing auto impound yard: (1) conforms to the subarea goals and development standards of the Village Design Manual and the V-R Zone (underlying M Zone), (2) meets the four findings necessary for granting a Conditional Use Permit, and (3) is consistent with the Zone 1 Local Facilities Management Plan, staff recommends approval of RP/CUP 88-7. RP/CUP 88-7 JOB GAY MAY 3, 1989 PAGE 4 ENVIRQNMFMTfll ppyyptf ^r^'il^\r\^^'c!^li^^^^ -iew as pe. Section ATTACHMFNTq 1. Design Review Board Resolution No. 141 Location Map 3. Background Data Sheet 4. Disclosure Form 5. Exhibit "A", dated November 30, 1988 CDD:af March 13, 1989 City of Carisbad BACKGROUND DATA SHEET CASE NO: APPLICANT: RP/CUP 88-7 JOBE GAY REQUEST AND LOCATION: Redevelopment Permit/Conditional Use Permit to extend the CUP for the Jobe Gav towina and storaae yard at 32 67 Tyler Street. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Parcel A. B and Bl of Lot 7 of Industrial Tract, in the City of Carlsbad. Countv of San Dieao. State of California, according to Map thereof No. 1743. filed in the office of the Countv recorder of San Dieao County, Januarv 3. 1923. APN: 204-070-02, 03,04 Acres .45 Proposed No. of Lots/Units 3 lots GENERAL PIAN AND ZONING Land Use Designation RS (Reaional Service) Density Allowed — Density Proposed — Existing Zone VR Proposed Zone VR Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: Zonina Site North South East West VR VR VR VR VR Land Use Jobe Gay Southern Calif. Precision Millina K&K Vitamins Gilbert's Auto Body Undeveloped Lot PUBLIC FACILITIES School District Carlsbad Water Carlsbad Sewer Carlsbad EDU's Public Facilities Fee Agreement, Date November 20. 1988 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Negative Declaration, issued E.I.R. Certified, dated Other, Cateaorical Exemption, issued February 1. 1989 APPLICANT AGENT: MEMBERS DISCLOSURE FORM Jobe V. and Claudia Gay P. O. Rny 171. r^r1c;H;=.rl Business Address Name (individuai, partnership, joint venture, corporation, syndication) q^nna ress 729-1329 Telephone Number Brian Smith Engineers, Inc. Name ~ 2656 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Business Address ' ~" 729-8981 Telephone Number Name (individuai, partner, joint venture, corporation, syndication) Home Address Business Address Telephone Number Name Telephone Number Home Address Business Address Telephone Number Telephone Number (Attach more sheets if necessary) I/We understand that if this project is located in the Coastal Zone, 1/we will apply for Coastal Commission Approvai prior to development. I/We acknowledge that in the process of reviewing this application, it may be necessary for members of City Staff, Planning Commissioners, Design Review Board members, or City Council members to inspect and enter the property that is the subject of this application. I/We consent to entry for this purpose. I/We declare under penalty of perjury that the Information contained in this disclosure is true and correct and that it will remain true and correct and may be relied upon as being true and correct until amended. [7' ^a^'j APPLICANT BY