HomeMy WebLinkAboutV 340; Carlsbad Research Center; Variance (V)STAFF REPORT
DATE : July 28, 1982
TO : Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Department
SUBJECT: V-340, KOLL COMPANY - Request for a variance to exceed the maximum size restrictions for a project identity sign for the Carlsbad Research Center to be located on the southwest corner of the intersection of El Camino
Real and Palmer Avenue.
I. BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION
The request is for a variance to exceed the maximum size restrictions for a project identity sign (entry sign) at the
Carlsbad Research Center. Section 21.41.075 of the zoning ordinance permits a maximum of 150 square feet of sign area for an entry sign. The applicant is proposing a sign which is 250 square feet in area (S'x50'). The subject sign would be located on the southeast corner of the intersection of El Camino Real and Palmer Avenue.
11. ANALYSIS
Planning Issues
Can the four mandatory findings for a variance be made
which are as follows:
That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to the other property or class of use in the same vicinity and zone.
That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone but denied to the property in question.
That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the property is located.
Will the variance adversely affect the General Plan?
Discussion
Staff believes that there are exceptional or extraordinary cir- cumstances applicable to the subject property. The project site
(560 acres) is larger in size than other industrial projects
within the city. Several major streets will provide access to the property and the applicant desires a large enough sign to identify the Palmer Avenue access as the major entry to the
project. The sign will not be out of scale given the large size of the development. The sign ordinance would not permit adequate identification relative to the scale of the project. Because the
project area is so large, staff also feels that the applicant is being denied the adequate sign identification available to other
projects located in the Palomar Airport area.
It is the feeling of staff that approval of the variance will not be detrimental or injurious to the public welfare since the sign will be located in a location which will not obstruct visibility for traffic entering or exiting on Palmer Way or using any surface streets in the Carlsbad Research Center.
The sign will not be detrimental to the intent of the general plan. Staff is recommending that the variance be conditioned to
prohibit other monument signs (individual businesses) from being located along El Camino Real. This would reduce the visual impact of signs along this street which is designated on the
city's scenic corridor list by the general plan. Staff is also
recommending a condition which would not permit additional
wording to be added to the sign structure. The wording, as
proposed, occupies only a small portion of the total sign area (see attached Exhibit "A").
111. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Planning Director has issued a Notice of Prior Compliance on
July 3, 1982 because an Environmental Impact Report was certified for the Carlsbad Research Center in 1980.
IV. RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution
No. 1992, APPROVING V-340 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
ATTACHMENTS
1. PC Resolution No. 1992
2. Location Map
3. Background Data Sheet 4. Exhibit "A"
5. Disclosure Form
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2 .Project Site
Source: USGS Top0 Quads, San Luis Rey and Encinitas
BACKGROUND DA'I'A SHEET
CASE NO: V-340
APPLICANT: KOLL COMPANY
REQUEST AND ILCATION: Variance to exceed entry sign limitations at the south-
west mrner of El Camino Real and Palmer Way.
IEGAL DESCRIPTION: Portions of Lots F and G of Rancho Paua Hedionda accord-
ing to Map 823 filed November 16, 1896. APN: - -
Acres 559.4 proposed No. of mtsnnits 115
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
Land Use Designation Canbination District (PI, C, 0, TS)
Density Allowed N/A Density plraposed N/A
Existing Zone CM Proposed Zone N/A
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use:
Zoning Lard use
Site CM Vacant
North E-1-A (County) Vacant
South M Palomar Airport
East M-Q Light Industrial & Vacant
West E-1-A (County) Vacant
-IC FACILITIES
School District N/A Water Carlsbad Sewer Carlsbad Ew's
Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated June 25, 1980
Negative Declaration, issued
X E.I.R. Certified, dated 1980
Other,
--* - EXHIBIT A- V-340 f-28-82 -. ~
Carlsbad Center
f! Carlsbad Research Center
~f aft-?,r tho IntornatLon you nave suum~c-cec3. fias Deen reviewed, it is deterrnzned
++t further information 3s required, you will be so adv!,s.ed,
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A~PLI-T: CARLSBAD RESEARCH CENTER
Name (individual, partnership, joint venture, corpration, syndicatioa}
7330 Engineer' Road, San Diego, California 92111
Business Address
714/292 5550
Telephone Number
AGENT: THE KOLL COMPANY -
Name
-. 7330 Engineer Road, San-Diego, CA 92111
Business Address
- - ..
714/292- 5550 .
Telephone NuPbar . r' -
Bernard E. Fipp /General Partner 7724 Hidden Valley Court, La Jslla
Nunc .(individual. partner, joint . . Xome Adc3ress
venture, corpomtion, syndication)
7330 Engineer Road, San Diego, CA 92111
Business Address
I -. 3-siness 1 AGclress
(Attach more sheets if necessary)
I/WZ dzclzze ur.dor pemlty of perjury that the infomation contair.ed in this dis-
closure is trze and correct and that it will remain true and correct and may be*
relie? upon as biing true and correct until eaended.
BY
CARLSBRD RESEARCH CENTER