HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP 84-03A; Rising Glen Apartments; Site Development Plan (SDP)DATE
FEBRUARY 1985
STAFF REPORT
DATE: JUNE 26, 1985
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: LAND USE PLANNING OFFICE
SUBJECT: SDP 84-3(A) - RISING GLEN APARTMENTS - Request to amend
a previously approved site development plan which
approved the construction of 195 apartment units at the
northwest corner of the Elm Avenue extension and El
Camino Real in the RDM-Q zone.
I. RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution
No. 2455 recommending APPROVAL of SDP 84-3(A) based on the
findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This proposal involves the redesign of a 195 unit apartment
project on a 9.6 acre parcel. The property is roughly triangular
in shape, bounded by El Camino Real on the east and the proposed
extension of Elm Avenue on the south. The applicant is
requesting a redesign of the previously approved apartment site
to incorporate into the project the large amounts of earthwork
generated by the excavation of Elm Avenue. Seacrest Estates lies
to the west and Pueblo del Oro to the north. Slopes on the site
are relatively steep, sloping up from El Camino Real. The site
is presently vacant, vegetated primarily with native brush.
This project was previously part of a site development plan,
general plan amendment, zone change and tentative tract map which
were approved by the Commission in April, 1984. This project,
located on the northern portion of the site, was designated RMH,
10-20 du/ac, with an approved density of 19.7 du/ac. Seventy-
three single-family lots were approved on the southern portion of
the project.
The project, as previously approved, called for nine three-story
buildings. Three of these buildings were located close to the
top of the slope along El Camino Real. Setbacks along this
street varied between 77 and 100 feet. The revised proposal
calls for 11 buildings - four with 36 units, one with 27 units,
and six with 4 units. The four-unit structures would be two
stories in height and located 15' back from the top of the slope.
Setbacks along El Camino Real vary between 84 and 107 feet.
III. ANALYSIS
Planning Issues
1) Does the proposed project still meet all the
requirements of the Carlsbad Zoning Ordinance?
2) Is the project compatible with surrounding existing and
future land uses in the area?
3) Does the proposed project address the environmental
constraints of the site?
Discussion
Basically, there are three major differences in the two plans.
These are:
1) The new proposal indicates an increased slope height of
approximately 10* over the original approval for the
frontage along El Camino Real,
2) Building heights on El Camino Real have been reduced
from three stories to two stories,
3) The project entrance has shifted westward on Elm Avenue
and now aligns with the proposed Celinda Drive to the
south.
Although staff has concerns over the character and intensity of
the project, the new proposal is an improvement over the approved
site development plan. The high density originally approved was
considered a tradeoff for the construction of the Elm Avenue
extension, a very important link in the City's circulation
system. This extension was considered a high priority item by
the Citizen's Circulation Advisory Committee in that it provided
a major east-west connection in the City.
Because the topography is relatively steep, the apartments are
proposed at three different pad levels. The smaller, two-story
units will be located along El Camino Real with the larger
strucutes to the rear along Elm Avenue. Staff feels this is a
significant improvement over the previous project and mitigates
the increased slope height. Buildings will be located 15' from
the top of the slopes which will further reduce the visual
impacts along El Camino Real. The applicant has also been
required to heavily landscape the slopes.
Another advantage offered by the revised plan is the new entry
location. Formerly, the entry was located approximately 300'
west of El Camino Real and did not align with the future Celinda
Drive. The entrance has been shifted further west and now aligns
with the future Celinda Drive to the south. This is a much
preferred location in that the direct alignment reduces the
potential for traffic hazards and circulation problems.
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When previously approved, the apartment project was determined
to be compatible with surrounding land uses which include the
CRC apartment complex to the north, built at a density of 18.9
du's/acre. Elm Avenue and El Camino Real will separate this
development from existing and future single family developments
to the south and east. This project continues to meet all
setback requirements, as well as the El Camino Real Development
Standards. A centralized active recreation area, including
pool, Jacuzzi, and patio/recreation center has been provided.
Overall, staff feels this proposed project is an improvement
over the previously approved site plan and recommends approval
of SDP 84-3(A).
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The EIR on the prior project stressed the issue that soils on the
site are highly erodible and drain fairly direct into both Buena
Vista Creek and Buena Vista Lagoon. At that time, mitigation
methods were specified in the EIR and incorporated into
conditions of approval for the project. These requirements have
been reiterated in the present conditions of approval.
The Land Use Planning Manager has determined that the
environmental immpacts of the proposed project have been
analyzed by previous environmental documents and a Notice of
Prior Compliance was issued on June 3, 1985.
ATTACHMENTS
1) Planning Commission Resolution No. 2455
2) Location Map
3) Background Data Sheet
4) Disclosure Form
5) Letter, dated June 19, 1985
6) Environmental Document
7) Exhibits "A" - "I", dated May 6, 1985
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LOCATION MAI
SITE
EXISTING ELM AVE
'RISING GLEN SDP 84-3CA)
BACKGROUND DATA SHEET
CASE NO: SDP 84-3(A)
APPLICANT: RISING GLEN
REQUEST AND LOCATION: Request to amend a previously approved site development
plan which approved construction of 195 apartments.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 74 of Carlsbad Tract 83-20, being a portion of Lot "J"
of Rancho Agua Hedionda, in the City of Carlsbad according to Partition Map No.
823 on file in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County.
APN; 167-060-10 and 13
Acres 9.6 Proposed No. of Lots/Units 195 units
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
Land Use Designation RMH
Density Allowed 10-20 du/ac Density Proposed 19.7 du/ac
Existing Zone RDM-Q Proposed Zone N/A
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use:
Zoning Land Use
Site RDM-Q Vacant
North PC Apartments
South R-A-10,000-Q Vacant
East R-P/R-1-10,000 Office/Vacant
West R-A-10,000 SFD's
PUBLIC FACILITIES
School District Carlsbad Water Carlsbad Sewer Carlsbad EDU's 195
Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated February 8, 1985
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
X Negative Declaration, issued June 3, 1985
E.I.R. Certified, dated
Other,
that further information is required, you will be so advised.
APPLICANT: MULTITECH PROPERTIES, INC.
AGENT:
MEMBERS:
Name (individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, syndication)
5820 Miramar Road, Suite 200, San Diego, California 92121
Business Address
(619) 455-1900 '
Telephone Number
Helmut Kiffmann
Name
5820 Miramar Road, Suite 200, San Diego. California 92121
Business Address
(619) 455-1900 .
Telephone Number
George Goodman, Chairman
Name -(individual, partner, joint
venture, corporation, syndication)
5330 LeBarron, San Diego. Ca. 92115
Home Address
5820 Miramar Road, Suite 200, San Diego, California 92121
Business Address
(619) 455-1900
Telephone Nuaber
Helmut Kiffmann, President
(619) 583-7820
Telephone Number
2120-D Orinda Dr., Cardiff, Ca. 92007
Home Address
5820 Miramar Road, Suite 200, San Diego, California 92121
Business Address
(619) 455-1900 _(619) 436-0146
Telephone Nuaber Telephone Nuraber
(Attach more sheets if necessary)
I/We declare under penalty of perjury that the information contained in this dis-
closure is true and correct and that it will remain true and correct and may be'
relied upon as being true and correct until amended.
MULTITECH PROPERTIES,/!
Agent, O.vne^; Partner
Helmut Kiffmano£ President
iiiuLuicin
Illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll PROPERTIES INC.
5820 Miramar Road, Suite 200 • San Diego, CA 92121
(619) 455-1900
June 19, 1985
Mr. Michael J. Holzmiller
Land Use Planning Manager
City of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008
Re: SDP 84-3(A) RISING GLEN APARTMENTS
Preliminary Staff Report
Dear Mr. Holzmiller:
We respectfully request the following changes in the Conditions of SDP 84-3(A)
Jc/ndition #2:
Condition #20:
Delete: or CT 83-20. Comment:
negotiated in the tentative map
be affected by this proceeding.
Conditions already
process are not to
Change to: Grading on the entire property shall be
within the time limits set forth by the City's grading
and other applicable regulations.
Condition #34: Delete. Developer's responsibility with respect to
Elm Avenue - Offsite portion was already negotiated
and spelled out in the tentative map conditions.
Condition #35
Condition #37(d):
Condition #44:
Add the following wording: If this approval is no
longer valid because the City chooses not to vacate
and sell said portion of El Cami no Real, developer
shall retain the right to utilize previously approved
SDP 84-3.
Delete: Developer's responsibility with respect to
Elm Avenue - Offset portion was already negotiated
and spelled out in the tentative map conditions.
Delete: Developer's responsibility with respect to
Elm Avenue - Offsite portion was already negotiated
and spelled out in the tentative map conditions.
Sincerely,
HK/hc
cc: Mr. Frank Aleshire, City Manager
LOCATION MAI
SITE
EXISTING ELM AVE
RISING GLEN SDP 84-3CA)
BACKGROUND DATA SHEET
CASE NO: SDP 84-3(A)
APPLICANT: RISING GLEN
REQUEST AND LOCATION: Request to amend a previously approved site development
plan which approved construction of 195 apartments.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 74 of Carlsbad Tract 83-20, being a portion of Lot "J"
of Rancho Agua Hedionda, in the City of Carlsbad according to Partition Map No.
823 on file in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County.
APN; 167-060-10 and 13
Acres 9.6 Proposed No. of Lots/Units 195 units
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
Land Use Designation RMH
Density Allowed 10-20 du/ac Density Proposed 19.7 du/ac
Existing Zone RDM-Q Proposed Zone N/A
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use:
Zoning Land Use
Site RDM-Q Vacant
North PC Apartments
South R-A-10,000-Q Vacant
East R-P/R-1-10,000 Office/Vacant
West R-A-10fOOQ SFD'S
PUBLIC FACILITIES
School District Carlsbad Water Carlsbad Sewer Carlsbad EDU's 195
Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated February 8, 1985
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
X ^Negative Declaration, issued June 3, 1985
_E.I.R. Certified, dated
Other,
t-hat further information is required, you WIJ..L ne so advised.
APPLICANT:
AGENT:
MEMBESS;
-TITECH PROPERTIES, INC.
Name (individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, syndication)
5820 Hiramar Road. Suite 200, San Diego. California 92121 •
Business Address
(619) 455-1900 '
Telephone Number
Helmut. Kiffmann
Name
5820 Mlramar Road. Suite 200. San Diego. California 92121
Business Address
(619) 455-1900 .
Telephone Number
George Goodman, Chairman
Name -(individual, partner, joint
venture, corporation, syndication)
5330 LeBarron, San Diego, Ca. 92115
Home Address
5820 Miramar Road, Suite 200, San Diego, California 92121
Business Address
(619) 455-1900
Telephone Nuaber
Helmut Kiffmann, President
(619) 583-7820
Telephone Number
2120-D Orinda Dr., Cardiff, Ca. 92007
Home Address
5820 Miramar Road, Suite 200, San Diego, California 92121
Business Address
(619) 455-1900 (619) 436-0146
Telephone Nuaber Telephone Somber
(Attach more sheets if necessary)
I/We declare under penalty of perjury that the information contained in this dis-
closure is true and correct and that it will remain true and correct and may be-
relied upon as being true and correct until amended.
MULTITECH PROPERTIES./!
Agent, CwnejK PartnerHelmut Kiffmantf President
IIIULLILCin
Illllllllllillllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllll PROPERTIES INC.
5820 Miramar Road, Suite 200 • San Diego, CA 92121
(619) 455-1900
June 19, 1985
Mr. Michael J. Holzmiller
Land Use Planning Manager
City of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008
Re: SDP 84-3(A) RISING GLEN APARTMENTS
Preliminary Staff Report
Dear Mr. Holzmiller:
We respectfully request the following changes in the Conditions of SDP 84-3(A)
Condition #2:
Condition #20:
Condition #34:
Condition #35:
Sincerely,
Delete: or CT 83-20. Comment:
negotiated in the tentative map
be affected by this proceeding.
Conditions already
process are not to
Condition #37(d):
Condition #44:
Change to: Grading on the entire property shall be
within the time limits set forth by the City's grading
and other applicable regulations.
Delete. Developer's responsibility with respect to
Elm Avenue - Offsite portion was already negotiated
and spelled out in the tentative map conditions.
Add the following wording: If this approval is no
longer valid because the City chooses not to vacate
and sell said portion of El Camino Real, developer
shall retain the right to utilize previously approved
SDP 84-3.
Delete: Developer's responsibility with respect to
Elm Avenue - Offset portion was already negotiated
and spelled out in the tentative map conditions.
Delete: Developer's responsibility with respect to
Elm Avenue - Offsite portion was already negotiated
and spelled out in the tentative map conditions.
HK/hc
cc: Mr. Frank Aleshire, City Manager
DEVELOPMENTAL M ^2^ H 1200 ELM AVENUE
SERVICES m&WrtM CARLSBAD, CA 92008-1989
LAND USE PLANNING OFFICE WH^S-HBP- <619>
Citp of Cartebab
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Please Take Notice:
The Land Use Planning Office has determined that the environmental
effects of the project described below have already been considered in
conjunction with previously certified environmental documents and,
therefore, no additional environmental review will be required and a
notice of determination will be filed.
Project Title: Rising Glen Apartments SDP 84-3(A)
Project Location: North side of the future extension of Elm Avenue
on the west side of El Camino Real.
Project Description: Request for approval of an amendment to a
previously-approved site development plan involving a project
redesign but no increase in number of units.
Justification for this determination is on file in the Land Use
Planning Office, City Hall, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, CA. Comments
from the public are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the
Land Use Planning Office within ten (10) days of date of publication.
Dated: June 3, 1985
MICHAEL J.
Case No: SDP 84-3 (A) Land Use Planning Manager
Applicant: MULTITECH PROPERTIES, INC.
Publish Date: June 15, 1935
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