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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCD 2020-0004; Carlsbad City Library Dove Library Parking Modifications; Admin Decision LetterMay 28, 2020 Steven Stewart Facilities Engineering Division Public Works, Fleet & Facilities Department 1635 Faraday, Carlsbad, CA 92008 C City of Carlsbad SUBJECT: CD 2020-0004 -Carlsbad City Library "Dove Library" Parking Modifications The City Planner has completed a review of your application for parking modifications, at Carlsbad City Library, "Dove Library", located at 1775 Dove Lane (APN: 215-050-70) which is a modification to the previously approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP 96-16x1). After careful consideration of the request, the City Planner has determined that the request meets all of the findings below and APPROVES this request. The proposed modifications include: • Demolition of 12 standard parking spaces • Addition of six accessible spaces and one van accessible space in place of the demolished spaces • Reduction in the total number of Dove Library parking spaces from 346 to 340 standard parking spaces of which 15 are accessible spaces, of which two are van accessible spaces In order for a Discretionary Permit Consistency Determination to be approved, all of the following findings must be made: 1} No project condition, feature, facility or amenity is changed or deleted that had been considered essential to the project's design, quality, safety or function in that 320 parking spaces were required to meet the parking demand generated by the library and a total of 340 parking spaces will continue to be provided after the modifications are completed. 2) The request represents an upgrade in overall design features and or materials and improves upon · the project's compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood in that the project proposes modifications to the parking lot including the addition of ADA parking spaces to the east side of the library, adjacent to the main entry. The existing accessible parking spaces In the north parking lot would remain. A new crosswalk would be constructed in the east parking lot connecting the new accessible spaces to the main entry courtyard of the library. The crosswalk would be equipped with solar powered double sided crosswalk signs, similar to those installed on Carlsbad Beach Boulevard. Although this crosswalk feature would be installed specifically to serve as an accessible path, it would also benefit all patrons of the library because it w/11 increase visibility of pedestrians crossing the drive aisle within the parking lot. Community Development Department Planning Division I 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 I 760-602-4600 I 760-602-8560 f I www.carlsbadca.gov CD 2020-0004 -Carlsbad City library "Dove Library" Parking Modifications May 28, 2020 Page 2 3} The proposed revision does not chang~"'tti; density or bolndary of the subject property in that the project Is limited to parking space modifications within an existing parking facility. The parking space modifications would not change the density of the subject property. The modifications are also taking place within the parcel and would not change the boundaries of the subject property. 4) The proposed revision does not involve the addition of a new land use not shown on the original permit In that the original permit was for a library and the proposed modifications would provide accessible parking to the existing library and would not add o new land use not shown on the original permit. 5) The proposed revision does not rearrange the major land uses within the development in that the proposed modifications are limited to parking space modifications, and the existing major land uses will remain the same and will not be rearranged as o result of the parking space modifications. 6} The proposed revision does not create changes of greater than ten percent provided that compliance will be maintained with the applicable development standards of the Carlsbad Municipal Code in that there are 346 existing parking spaces available, and after the parking modifications are made there will be 340 parking spaces available. The net change of 6 spaces removed from the parking lot Is less than 2 percent . 7) The proposed change will not result in any significant environmental Impact, and/or require additional mitigation In that the parking space modifications are occurring within an existing parking facility and would result in no expansion of the existing use and that the modifications are consistent with the project description analyzed in the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Plaza Pasea Real shopping center and related uses, including the city library and post office. No significant changes have occurred that would require additional environmental review. The modifications would not result in any new impacts and would not require additional mitigation. B) The proposed change would not result in any health, safety or welfare impacts in that the project will provide additional accessible spaces in compliance with all applicable codes to ensure compliance with standard health, safety and welfare regulations. 9) There were not any major issues or controversies associated with the original project which would be exacerbated with the proposed change In that the original project was provided with more parking spaces than the parking demand generated by the library, and after the parking modifications are complete the library will continue to be provided with more parking spaces than the parking demand generated by the library. 10) The proposed change would not be readily discernable to the decision makers as being substantially different from the project as originally approved in that the proposed modifications do not alter the approved library layout and appearance, nor change the site area, boundaries ar location, or the overall capacity of the library and its Infrastructure. The proposed modifications will modify existing parking spaces. The new accessible parking spaces would not be substantially different from the project as originally approved because the new parking CD 2020-0004 -Carlsbad City Library "Dove Library" Parking Modifications May 28, 2020 Pa e 3 spaces would utilize the same location and materials as the existing parking spaces, as well as remain within the alignment of the existing parking aisles. Therefore, the City Planner has determined that the application qualifies for a consistency determination with the approved permit and approves the changes to the project based on Planning Division Administrative Policy No. 35. Please submit two (2) blueline copies (24" X 36") of all applicable exhibits for the project file of the amended site plan. The copies must be submitted, stamped "Consistency Determination," and signed by the City Planner prior to issuance of any grading or building permits. for the project. The Consistency Determination Title Block stamp, and other Title Block stamps, can be downloaded from the City's website at http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/planning/applications.asp. The Title Block (stamp) is located at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact your project planner, Christina M. Bustamante at 760-602-4644. CITY OF CARLSBAD DON NEU, AICP City Planner DN:CB:mf c: Scott Donnell, Senior Planner City of Carlsbad Kyrenne Chua, Project Engineer HPRM/File Copy Data Entry