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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP 98-08; Carlsbad Village Resort; Redevelopment Permits (RP)July 22, 1998 City of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department Howard Gad Heritage West 4370 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 655 SanDiego, CA92122-1253 Subject: Carlsbad Village Resort (RP 98-08/CDP 98-48) Dear Mr. Gad: Thank you for submitting an application for a Redevelopment Permit for your hotel project located on Carlsbad Boulevard, between Beech Avenue and Christiansen Way. Your redevelopment permit application was received for processing on June 23, 1998 and has been deemed incomplete for further processing as of the date of this correspondence. The items listed below fall into two categories. The first items contain information which must be submitted to complete your application. No processing of your application can occur until the application is determined to be complete. The second list of items are issues of concem as identified by staff. When all required information and materials are submitted, the City has 30 days to make a determination of completeness. If the application is deemed complete, processing for a decision on the application will be initiated: ITEMS NEEDED FOR COMPLETENESS 1. A lighting plan which shows how exterior light will impact adjacent residences. ISSUES OF CONCERN Engineering Department: 1. 2. The buildings are located across existing lot lines. The applicant must process and receive approval of a lot line adjustment. The lot line adjustment will be included as a condition of approval of the Coastal Development Permit and must be recorded prior to issuance of a building permit. The existing SDG&E easements must be quitclaimed prior to issuance of a building permit. 2965 Roosevelt St., Ste. B • Carlsbad, CA 92008-2389 • (619) 434-2810/2811 • FAX (619) 720-2037 3. The project will be required to underground all overhead utilities adjacent to the site. 4. The City is in the process of obtaining permits for our Opportunistic Sand Program. Based on the preliminary soils report, the anticipated export material may meet the criteria established for a candidate source of beach nourishment. The applicant should coordinate with staff for the program. 5. The applicant will be required to comply with the provisions of the Clean Water Act for non-point storm water discharges. The applicant is advised to address the water discharges from the underground parking structure and how this discharge will be treated prior to entering the public storm drain system. 6. The project must maintain adequate sight distance corridors at all driveway locations and the sight line must be shown on the site plan. The sight distance evaluation should take into consideration a design speed of 35mph. 7. The trash enclosure is located in the underground parking structure. This location may preclude trash pick up services. The applicant should contact Coast Waste Management and coordinate the location of the enclosure site. 8. The project must make a separate application for all proposed street right-of-way vacations. 9. The site plan identifies various ingress, egress, right-of-way and utility easements. However, the plan does not specify the disposition of these easements. Please address. 10. Various parking space dimensions and configurations are in conflict with current design standards. Please see comments on the site plans (to be sent under separate cover). Also, the plan shows parking spaces in the entrance aisle from Carlsbad Boulevard. Are these spaces part of the required parking? Are they considered long term parking which would obstruct circulation through the porte-cochere? 11. The red-line check print must be retumed with the next submittal in order to expedite the review process. Housing and Redevelopment Department: Site Plans: 1. The Provisional Use Standards contained in the Master Plan state that the location of loading/service areas should not impact adjacent residential properties. While the area has been modified from the preliminary submittal, the impacts to surrounding residents have not been adequately address. Thus, staff continues to recommend that the loading/service be relocated. 2. The Provisional Use Standards state that the scale and character of the hotel must be appropriate to its location. The Master Plan Design Guidelines (Page 4-3) state that new uses must minimize privacy loss for adjacent residential uses. The elimination of the first floor patios along the north elevation is a good first step. However, staff recommends that the plans be revised so that no portion of the building encroach into the proposed 10 foot setback. 3. All adjacent stmctures within 100 feet of the property line are required to be shovm. Please show all stmctures along the east property line have been shown. 4. The plan does a good job of providing benches along public pedestrian frontages. In addition, the plan should include off-street courtyards accessible fi'om major pedestrian walkways. The landscape area south of the front entrance should provide adequate opportunity for this design element. 5. The parking lot should include such enhancements as colored concrete, brick work, and/or stamped concrete. Please indicate the design and location of such features on the site plan. 6. The preliminary submittal did not include a floor plan. It was after the April 10, 1998 preliminary review letter that staff leamed that the project would include conference rooms. The inclusion of the conference rooms vAW require additional parking at the rate of 1 space per every 100 feet of assembly area. This will result in the need for approximately 20 additional spaces. Elevations: 1. In the April IO'*' letter, staff recommended that closer attention be paid to the 10 basic design principals contained in the Master Plan. It remains staffs recommendation that further architectural detail be provided. This should include facade projections and recesses such as bay windows, planter boxes, roof overhangs and window trim. Additional detail should also be added to the design of the roof and balconies. 2. The elevations should call-out all of the various design elements. This will include the color of the guard rail, color and material of the screen walls, where the field and accent color shown on the material board shall be used, color and material of the trellis, what the cross-hatching on the second and third floor represent. 3. The project does a good job of using neutral base colors as called for in the master plan. The Master Plan (and staff) also recommend the inclusion of dark or brighter trim colors. 4. The Design Guidelines state that buildings should be designed with visual interest on all sides of the building (Page 4-11). The "ends" of the building along the north, east and west elevations need additional detail. 5. The elevations submitted are at drawn at such a small a scale it is difficult to provide adequate review. Please provide larger scale elevation drawings (1/4" = 1') with your next submittal. Landscaping ij<y^ 1. Additional tree planting should be added to the ^ast elevation. 2. Vines should be added to the fences adjacent to the property lines. It is staff responsibility to review all proposals against the standards and regulations contained in the Carlsbad Village Master Plan & Design Manual. In the April 10* letter, staff provided comments and recommended several changes necessary for the project to be found consistent with the Master Plan. Based upon the current submittal, the proposal remains largely unchanged and many of staffs comments have not been addressed. If you wish to continue the processing of the application, and seek a recommendation of approval by staff to the decision making bodies, the above listed changes must be incorporated into the project design. If you have any questions about the above information, please call me at (760) 434-2817. Sincerely, Craig D. Ruiz Management Analyst Citv of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department April 10, 1998 Howard Gad Heritage West 4370 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 655 SanDiego, CA 92122-1253 Subject: Preliminary Review for the Carlsbad Boulevard Hotel Dear Mr. Gad: The City of Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment Department and the Engineering Department have reviewed the preliminary plans for the above referenced project. Overall, there are many elements to the proposed plan that do a good job of incorporating the elements contained in the Carlsbad Village Master Plan & Design Manual ("Master Plan"). However, staff has concems with the proposal as it relates to neighborhood compatibility, site design, architecture and building height. Below, please find staffs comments on the preliminary plans: Engineering Department: 1. Please see attached memorandum. Housing and Redevelopment Department: General Comments: 1. It appears that in an attempt to keep the site plan and elevations on one page, it was necessary to draw the plans at a very small scale. When a formal application is submitted, please submit plans drawn to a larger scale that will be sufficient to provide necessary details for adequate review. 2. Because of the small scale of the plans, many of staffs comments are in the form of questions or requests for clarification. Thus, staff anticipates that there will be further comments on said plans when they are submitted at a later date. 2965 Roosevelt St., Ste. B • Carlsbad, CA 92008-2389 • (619) 434-2810/2811 • FAX (619) 720-2037 Site Plans: It appears that project is proposing a sole service area located along Beech Avenue. The Provisional Use Standards contained in the Master Plan (Page 2-46), state that the location of loading/service areas should not impact adjacent residential properties. Thus, the loading/service area is not appropriate at this location and should be relocated. v. - '. 'L^ The Provisional Use Standards state that the scale and character of the hotel must be appropriate to its location. The Master Plan Design Guidelines (Page 4-3) state that new uses must minimize privacy loss for adjacent residential uses. Thus, staff believes that the proposed set backs from residential stmctures aloiig Beech Avenue are not appropriate and should be increased. \J'^ C ^' ^" ' 3. All adjacent stmctures within 100 feet of the property line are required to be shown. It does not appear that all stmctures along the east property line have been shown. -7 4. What type of screening does the project propose along the east and north property lines? Staff suggests that a combination of block walls and landscaping be provided, 5. It appears that the first floor patios along Carlsbad Boulevard are accessible from ^ the street. Will there be any type of fencing or other separation device to provide some security or privacy? Elevations: 1. The Development Standards (Page 3-7) allow buildings to be a maximum of 45 feet. It appears that the building exceeds this requirement by approximately 5 feet. Cross sections of each elevation indicating the existing and proposed grade, along with the delineation of the parking stmcture will be necessary to determine the exact height of the stmcture. Also, building height is measured to the peak of a stmcture and not to the mid-point of the roof as indicated on the plans. For your assistance, I have included a copy of the building height definition for your review. 2. The Development Standards state that a building can be a maximum of 45 feet in y height with a roof pitch of 7:12, or greater. The proposed roof pitch of 6:12 will need to be modified. 3. The Design Guidelines include 10 basic design principals (Page 4-1). While all 10 are important to the proposed project, the following principals need further emphasis: Architectural design shall emphasize variety and diversity; A strong emphasis shall be placed on ground floor facades; and, Buildings shall be enriched with architectural features and details. See attached comments on design guideline checklist for additional areas of review. 4. While the project does a good job in providing staggered set backs to break-up the facade of the building, additional design details should be included to reduce the repetitive style of the building. Further, the use of dormers should be increased, their size should vary and their scale should be appropriate to the design of the building. Incorporating these details into the design will make the project more consistent with Design Principals contained in the Master Plan (Page 4-1). 5. The Design Guidelines state that buildings should be designed with visual interest on all sides of the building (Page 4-11). The "ends" of the building along the north, east and west elevations need additional detail. 6. As stated above, staff is concemed with the relationship of the hotel to the adjacent residential stmctures. The Design Guidelines (Page 4-7) recommends that taller buildings be stepped back at upper levels. 7. Provide the location and details of the proposed signs. The above comments are based upon the preliminary plans for the project. Staff anticipates that additional comments will be provided when the formal application is submitted and reviewed for compliance with the development standards and design guidelines as set forth in the Carlsbad Village Master Plan & Design Manual. If you have any questions about the above information, please call me at (760) 434-2817. Sincerely, Craig D. Ruiz Management Analyst cc: Steve Jantz Fib-17-98 OS:33P P.Ol HERITAGE WEST Febmary 17. 1998 Via: Fax 521-9672 Mr. Bill Ponder California Coastal Commission 311 Camino Del Rio South, Ste 200 San Diego, Calif 92108 RE: Carlsbad Hotel Property Dear Mr. Ponder: As we discuss today, my company has in escrow a 1.49 acre piece of property located on the northeast corner of Carlsbad Boulevard and Christianson Way in Carlsbad (see enclosed map) This property currentiy falls within the jurisdiction ofthe Carlsbad local coastal plan; however, the issue at hand involves a 1981 CC&R agreement between a previous owner and the State Coastal Commission which we would Wke to modified (see enclosed). We plan to develop a hotel on the property and have been working with the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency to that end. The hotel would have a partially subterranean parking garage and three floors of rooms around a central pool. Last week during a review of title information, we found that CC&R,s had been recorded on the property back in 1981 restricting uses on the first floor ofthe property. A previous property owner who planned to develop an office complex on the property presumably put this use restriction in place in order to obtain approvals. I assume the Coastal Commission required the restrictions because offices would not accommodate tourist-oriented uses on the property. I contacted Craig Ruiz of the Redevelopment Agency as soon as I learned of this problem. He suggested I contact you even though the local Carlsbad agency now has jurisdiction. Craig wanted me to contact you to make sure there would not be a problem and to discuss how a modification might be handled Although first floor usage by a hotel project is not excluded in the deed restrictions, it is unclear as to what other uses might be permissible. Obviously a hotel is tourist - oriented and falls within the spirit of the Coastal Act in terms of public usage along the coast. The Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency has been supportive of the project and would like to see a hotel at that site. \\HWDC\SYS\GENeRAL\Car1Hote«\CORRESVCoasta( Comm. CCRs doc Page 1 of 2 437U LA j<j) I-x V 1 1 \<.i l.'n.-.'i . S. ri 11. 6.'5.S lr( (6 I')) 4':>«-1 I 4 I www h(;TUH}:<r'w;-';( n)rn SAN Dif.r.o, CALM'ic.Ni N :-M ;> ;^ - I KA < (619)458 0041 i'-r^Ui^ 'u-*i.'thf:nrnf<ewe.-.r com Feb-17-98 06:33P P.02 I would propose that an amendment to the CC&Rs be drafted which clarifies that a hotel and limited service hotel restaurant be permitted on the first floor of this new, tourist oriented development. I would further suggest that the local Carlsbad jurisdiction, as the successor to the State Coastal Commission in this area, be the lead agency for approving and executing the CC&R modification. It is extremely important that this issue be dealt with quickly. We are spending significant sums on plans and consultants and would hope to have a decision on the concept proposed by the end of this week. I would greatly appreciate your efforts to help expedite this matter so we can proceed. Please call if you have any questions or need additional information. Truly yours, HERITAGE WEST DEVELOPMENT CO a Caljfornia corporation, Howard Gad President HG/ Enciosj4^Sr€€ffiKs Cc: Cr.raiflR.ihr^ Carisbad Redevelopment Agency Via FAX 760 720-2037 Josh Nordan, Via FAX (619) 233-3254 v\nWDC\SYS\GENERAL\Caf1Hotel\CORRES\Coafilal Comm CCRs.doc Page 2 of 2 Site Location: NE ofCarlsbad Blvd. at Christianson Way 1.49 Acres Zoned Tourist / Commercial North Co. Vicinity Map Carlsbad Village Map Access Centi <il Cort! Tl ID I H Sj I \D 00 0 ov w V Feb- -J i 06:33P : tKECOnOtHQ RSQv ^TBO BY httO KAIL TO _ flan Pi»Qo CoMt wqionil <:oBi»ii<lon StWSBT 6l54_.Hl»«ion Gony Road. Suite 220 CtTY San Dlego, Ch 92170 ShU OIEGO COKST REglQWAL CO'VIISSION P . 04 AGRBEKEtrr I.tPOSXNC R&StRICTIONS ON REAL PROPrm This «cw««*nt is OAde thif 20th day of ^»ove^lbe^, 1980 by See atCa<:h<>d Exhibit "A", h«r«in«rt«r referred to a* -Permittee,- snd the $«n Dieqo Co^et Reqionfll CoiMnieiioni VrtfERDAS, Permittee ie the owner of the following described real property in the County of £an Dieqo, see Attached Exhibit "B" mEttEAS, pureuant to the California Coaetai Aet of W70 (Public neeourcee Code 30O00 et seq.) Pemtttee h^a sought in Application No. P9354 a pomiit for the following described dewlopmentT Conatniction of arproximately 19,200 aq.ft. cowterclal-office complex. wifERCAS, the San Diego Coast Reqionai Cormission haa Oetetnined to isaati a permit for t.^is developnent subject to conditions which ar« lrmo««,« 'or Khf beneUt ol the public and aurtoundlna landowners, and without agreenrnt to which by Permittee no permit could be iaauad> NO* THER£roRE, in consideration of the issuance of the tJeveiopment rx-rmit and Of the benefit conferred thereby on the subject property, Pomittee hereby covrnance and anreee with tho San Dieao coa-t Regional COffritaion to the followinq restriction upon the possession, uso, «nd anjoynent of t)\<i subject OD OO CM 01 Feb-17-98 OS : 34^P Aqreenent laposim ReBtrietioite on Real Property Pa9« 2 Project r9354 property, which restricticHi shall be attached to and become a part of the deed to the propertyi The uflea on tha first floor of the project shall bn limited to coimercisl 'jses including retail convenience sal^^t touriflt-orlented specialty shopa, personal services, raereation, antartainnent, and sports equipnient rental. In no case, ahsll general office, restaurant, or bar uss be allowed on tha first floor without the prior consent of the San Diego Coast Regionsl Ccrf.u3iilo;» or Its successor in interest. Pennittee acknowledges that any violati.(>n of this deed restriction will constitute a violation of the California Coastal Act of l97u and of Pcmit No. F9.154, and will subject Pennittee or any other person violating the deed restriction to suit as provided by ths Coastal Act. XT IS FURTHER RECOGNIZED that this aqreSMnt and deed restriction is a covenant running with the land and shall bind Psmittse, and all successors and asaiqna of Pemlttes. Xf any portion of tha subject property should hereafter be conveyed, the conveyance shall contain the restriction created by this agreevent. Rxccu'ilvc director $An Dii*«70 Coast Regional Coranissian 00 oo t Feb-17-'98 OQ : 34P '•^^^i\ yreeaent lapostng Restrtcttoha 'on Real Property Page 3 PHOJECT r "53 S4 STATE OF CAtXFORMlA CXXINTT OP ) On Public, porsonally appearad / / before M, the undersigned Notary Jeffrey Blanhenship Susan Blankenshli and Thonaa Alexander known to na to ba tha parsons whose nane* are subscribed to the foregoing instxu- Mnt and acknowledged to sis that thay axueutad tha eassi, witnssB ny hand and official sssl tha day and year in tha certifieata first Above written. OFllCIAI sr-.M SAWOltGO COUNIY TO BE PILLED IH BY COHHISSIOtI Itotkry pubUo^ ifi and for/^ha Oonnty o: 8tae« of Califomia Ihis is to certify that tha deed reatrletion set forth above, dated tioveinbcr 2P Jeffrey Blsnkenship 19 Pp_» and aignad by Susnn Plnnkpnshtp and Thomaa Alexander Psrwittes, is hereby accepted by order of ^Jie San Diego Ccast Regional Comsission on Movctifcer 7, HflO and seid Conissioo consents to recordation thereof by its BNeeutive Director, its duly authorised officer. Dete Csacutive Director San Dlego Coest Regional Conmission OO CM 5« % \ \ Feb-17-'98 065 : 34P 1 on this undersigned NotAry Pubiie, personally appeared Tom CranJail Known tc ne to be the Ewcuttve Director of the San Diego Coast Regional Cosraissicn end known to ee to be tha person who executed the foregoing instrunent on behalf of said Comission, and acknowledged to M that such Ccannisaion exacutad tha sam. HibMias siy hand and official seal tha day and yaar in the oertifioate first Notary Public in and foz tha San Disgo County of Btata of California ^ i CO oo CM Feb - 17 -'98 OQ : 34P P . 08 i .M ' y • EXHIBIT "A" Jeffrey Blankenship Susan Dlankenship Thomaa Alexander 00 00 CM U Feb - 1 7 -'98 , 0<5 : 34P P . 09 11 4 , WW That rti^l property located in the City of Carlsbad, County of San oiego, fully described in Grant Deeds recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County as Pile/Page N08, 79-340381, SO-163747, and 80-187294. go CO 00 CM i V January 27,1999 TO: Carlsbad Blvd. Hotel File (RP98-08, CDP98-48) FROM: Management Analyst, Housing and Redevelopment Department SUBJECT JANUARY 27,1999 MEETING WITH JIM ANDERSON In a meeting today, Jim Anderson informed me that the current applicant, Howard Gad, will no longer be processing the hotel project application. In light of this, I requested and Mr. Anderson agreed that he will have a representative of the partnership that owns the hotel site to write a letter requesting that the City suspend processing their application for 90 days. This will allow them to determine if they will process the application or bring in a new hotel developer. One issue for Mr. Anderson's clients is that the previous applicant had an option to purchase the property to the east (352 Christiansen) which is the location of a portion the project's above grade parking. However, the partnership did not get an assigrmient of the option. The partnership is currently attempting to negotiate with the adjacent property owner a similar purchase option for themselves. CRAIG RUIZ MEMORANDUM September 11, 1998 TO: Management Analyst Craig Ruiz FROM: Associate Engineer Steven Jantz VIA: Principal Engineer Land Use Review - Bob Wojcik RP 98-08/CDP 98-48 CONDITIONS TRANSMITTAL The Engineering Department has completed its review of the subject project and is recommending that the project be approved subject to the following conditions: 38. Prior to issuance of any building permit, the developer shall comply with the requirements of the City's anti-graffiti program for wall treatments if and when such a program is formerly established by the City. 46. Prior to hauling dirt or construction materials to or from any proposed constmction site within this project, the developer shall submit to and receive approval from the City Engineer for the proposed haul route. The developer shall comply with all conditions and requirements the City Engineer may impose with regards to the hauling operation. 47. Rain gutters must be provided to convey roof drainage to an approved drainage course or street to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 50. The developer shall pay all current fees and deposits required. 66. Prior to issuance of building permits, the developer shall underground all existing overhead utilities along the project boundary. 70. The developer shall comply with the City's requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The developer shall provide best management practices as referenced in the "Califomia Storm Water Best Management Practices Handbook" to reduce surface pollutants to an acceptable level prior to discharge to sensitive areas. Plans for such improvements shall be approved by the City Engineer. Said plans shall include but not be limited to notifying prospective owners and tenants of the followmg: A. All owners and tenants shall coordinate efforts to establish or work with established disposal programs to remove and properly dispose of toxic and hazardous waste products. B. Toxic chemicals or hydrocarbon compounds such as gasoline, motor oil, antifreeze, solvents, paints, paint thinners, wood preservatives, and other such fluids shall not be discharged into any street, public or private, or into storm drain or storm water conveyance systems. Use and disposal of pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, fertilizers and other such chemical treatments shall meet Federal, State, County and City requirements as prescribed in their respective containers. C. Best Management Practices shall be used to eliminate or reduce surface pollutants when planning any changes to the landscaping and surface improvements. 71. Prior to the issuance of building permits, plans, specifications, and supporting documents for all public improvements shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. In accordance with City Standards, the developer shall install, or agree to install and secure with appropriate security as provided by law, improvements shown on the site plan and the following improvements: • Proposed street widening of Christiansen Way • Proposed street widening of Beech Avenue 72. The developer shall install street lights along all public and private street frontages in conformance with City of Carlsbad Standards. 73. The developer shall install sidewalks along all public streets abutting the project in conformance with City of Carlsbad Standards prior to occupancy of any buildings. 74. Prior to occupancy of any buildings, the developer shall install wheelchair ramps at the public street comers abutting the project site in conformance with City of Carlsbad Standards. 75. The stmctural section for the access aisles must be designed with a traffic index of 5.0 in accordance with City Standards due to tmck access through the parking area and/or aisles with an ADT greater than 500. The stmctural pavement design of the aisle ways shall be submitted together with required R-value soil test information and approved by the City as part of the building site plan review. Code Reminder: 35. The developer shall exercise special care during the constmction phase of this project to prevent offsite siltation. Planting and erosion control shall be provided in accordance with the Carlsbad Municipal Code and the City Engineer. Special Conditions: 1. The developer shall install and maintain sight distance corridors at all driveway intersections with the public streets in accordance with Engineering Standards. 2. The driveway approach to the ramp located on Beech Avenue shall be constructed to a minimum 30 foot width 3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer shall process and record a street vacation of a portion of Christiansen Way to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer must process and receive approval of a lot line adjustment to consolidate the existing lots into one lot to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer must show proof of recordation of the quitclaim of the existing SDG&E easements. If you have questions regarding any of the comments above, please contact me at extension 4354. STEVEN C. JANTZ Associate Engineer - Land Use Review Craig Ruiz - Carlstfad Vill^e Resoil Page 1 From: To: Date: Subject: Craig: Mike Smith Craig Ruiz 9/11/98 12:04PM Carlsbad Village Resort The only Fire Protection issue at this point is with emergency ingress and egress along the North side of the building. Please include the following project condition in the report. Thanks Upgrade the proposed gravel exit path serving the North end ofthe building to hardscape, and extend the path along the perimeter of the property to Beech Street. Septembers, 1998 TO: CRAIG RUIZ, MANAGEMENT ANALYST FROM: Senior Planner Neu RP 98-0/CDP 98-48 - CARLSBAD RESORT HOTEL REVISED PLANS I have completed reviewing the revised plans for the above referenced project. I have no additional comments relative to my responsibility to prepare the environmental documents for the project. Please let me know when you deem the application complete and determine that the design complies with all the requirements of the Redevelopment Master Plan. At that time I will begin preparing the necessary environmental documents. You can reach me at extension 4446. Don Neu