HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-12-07; Planning Commission; Resolution 37251
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ll PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3725
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HEADQUARTERS AND
EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS OF THE GEMOLOGICAL
INSTITUTE OF AMERICA CONTAINING 220,500
SQUARE FEET OF BUILDING AREA ON PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF FUTURE CANNON
ROAD AND EAST OF CAR COUNTRY DRIVE.
CASENAME GEMOLOGICALINSTITUTE OFAMERICA
CASE NO: SDP 94-06
SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. SDP 94-06 FOR THE
WHEREAS, a verified application has been filed with the City of Carlsb:
and referred to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request as provided by Tit
21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Code, the Plannil
Commission did, on the 7th day of December, 1994, consider said request on proper
described as:
Lots 5 and 6 of Carlsbad Tract No. 92-07 (Carlsbad Ranch Unit
1 and Unit 2), in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego,
State of California, according to Map thereof No. 13078, filed
in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County on
December 28, 1993.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimo:
and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered i
factors relating to SDP 94-06.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Plannil
Commission of the City of Carlsbad as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commissic
APPROVES Site Development Plan, SDP 94-06, based on the followil
findings and subject to the following conditions:
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Findings:
1. Based on the "Initial Study" prepared for this project the Planning Commissic
determines that tlhe project is within the scope of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Pla
Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR 91-3), on file in the Plannir
Department, and there are no additional significant adverse environmental impac
associated with th.e project, therefore, no further environmental review of this proje
is required.
2. That the requested use is properly related to the site, surroundings a1
environmental settings, is consistent with the various elements and objectives of tl
general plan, will not be detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically permittt
in the area in which the proposed use is to be located, and will not adversely impa
the site, surroundings or traffic circulation as the project design complies with tl
requirements of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan and all other requiremen
applicable to the site, significant building setbacks and landscape areas have bec
incorporated into the project design as well as the provision of outdoor recreation
areas. The requested use is consistent with the general plan including Policy C.:
of the Industrial Section of the Land Use Element which requires new industri
development to be located in modern, attractive, well-designed and landscapc
industrial parks in which each site adequately provides for internal traffic, parkin
loading, storage, and other operational needs.
3. That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate tl
use as all requirements of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan and the City's %nil
Code have been complied with. The project design demonstrates the adequacy
the site's size and shape for the intended use as it proposes 768 parking spaces whi
only 760 are required, 16 percent of the parking area will be landscaped in contra
to the Zoning Ordinance and Specific Plan requirement of 3 percent, 33 percent
the site will be landscaped, and building coverage is proposed at 18 percent of tl
site.
4. That all yards, setbacks, walls, fences, landscaping, and other features necessary
adjust the requested use to existing or permitted future uses in the neighborhood w
be provided and maintained. Berming and landscaping are proposed to provil
screening for the shipping and receiving area in addition to adequate circulatic
area for vehicles maneuvering in that area. At the closest point the building
setback 84 feet six inches from Armada Drive (front yard setback) and 60 feet fro
the western property line. The minimum landscape setback along Armada Drive
proposed at 40 feet and expands to 85 feet at its greatest width.
5. That the street systems serving the proposed use is adequate to properly handle i
traffic generatedl by the proposed use with the required circulation syste
improvements identified with the approval of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan. T
Certified Progralm Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Carlsbad Ran'
Specific Plan identifies the required improvements which will be constructed as pa
of the Tentative ]Map (CT 92-7) and Final Map for Units I and I1 of the Carlsb:
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1 Ranch. The EIR assumed the use would generate 2,600 Average Daily Trips (AD1
and the proposed project has been calculated to generate 2,305 ADT.
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6. The building does not contain more than three levels as shown on the projec 3 exhibits.
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7. All required setbacks have been increased at a ratio of one horizontal foot for eve1
one foot of vertical construction beyond thirty-five feet and the additional setbac
area will be maintained as landscaped open space.
8. The buildings conform to the requirements of Section 18.04.170 of the Carlsba
Municipal Code.
8 9. The Airport Landl Use Commission staff and the Airport Manager have found tl
Palomar Airport subject to a condition of approval for notification of potential noi!
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project to be consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for McClellal
impacts. ’’ 10. The project complies with the development standards and design guidelines of tl
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11. The Planning Commission has, by inclusion of an appropriate condition to th
project, ensured building permits will not be issued for the project unless the Distri
Engineer determines that sewer sewice is available, and building cannot occur with
the project unless sewer service remains available, and the Planning Commission
satisfied that the requirements of the Public Facilities Element of the General PL
have been met insofar as they apply to sewer service for this project.
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12. School fees will be paid to ensure the availability of school facilities in the Carlsbz
13. A growth management park fee of 40 cents per square foot of non-residenti 19 development will be collected at the time of building permit issuance. This fee w
within Zone 13.
Unified School IXstrict.
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14. All necessary public improvements have been provided or will be required
conditions of approval.
15. The applicant has agreed and is required by the inclusion of an appropriate conditic
to pay a public facilities fee. Performance of that contract and payment of the f
will enable this body to find that public facilities will be available concurrent wj
need as required by the General Plan.
16. The applicant is ‘by condition, required to pay any increase in public facility fee,
new construction tax, or development fees, and has agreed to abide by any additior
requirements established by a Local Facilities Management Plan prepared pursua
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availability of public facilities and will mitigate any cumulative impacts created by th
project.
17. This project is consistent with the City's Growth Management Ordinance as it hi
been conditioned to comply with any requirement approved as part of the Lot,
Facilities Management Plan for Zone 13.
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18. The project is consistent with the City's landscape policies as it has been conditione
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1. Approval is granted for SDP 94-06, as shown on Exhibits "A" through "L", date 9
December 7,1994., incorporated by reference and on file in the Planning Departmer
conditions, and approved by the Planning Director or City Engineer.
to comply with the requirements of the Landscape Manual.
Conditions:
Planning;:
10 Development shadl occur substantially as shown unless otherwise noted in the:
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12 2. The developer shdl provide the City with a reproducible 24" x 36", mylar copy of tl
Site Plan as approved by the Planning Commission. The Site Plan shall reflect tl
13 conditions of approval by the City. The plan shall be submitted to the City Enginel
and be approved prior to building, grading, final map, or improvement pl; 14 submittal, whichever occurs first.
15 3. This project is aplproved upon the express condition that building permits will not 1
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determines that sewer facilities are available at the time of application for such sew1 17 permits and will continue to be available until time of occupancy.
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4. This project is also approved under the express condition that the applicant pay tl
public facilities fee adopted by the City Council on July 28, 1987 (amended July
1991) and as amended from time to time, and any development fees established 1
the City Council pursuant to Chapter 21.90 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code or 0th
ordinance adopted to implement a growth management system or facilities a1
improvement plan and to fulfill the subdivider's agreement to pay the public faciliti
fee dated June 117, 1994, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk and
incorporated by this reference. If the fees are not paid this application will not 1
consistent with the General Plan and approval for this project will be void.
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5. The applicant shaJl provide school fees to mitigate conditions of overcrowding as p;
of building permit application. These fees shall be based on the fee schedule
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effect at the time: of building permit application.
between the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, dated M 27
6. Water shall be provided to this project pursuant to the Water Service agreeme
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7, This project shall comply with all conditions and mitigation measures which may €
required as part of the Zone 13 Local Facilities Management Plan and a]
amendments madle to that Plan prior to the issuance of building permits.
8. The applicant is aware that the City is preparing a non-residential housing impa
fee (linkage fee) consistent with Program 4.1 of the Housing Element. The applical
is further aware that the City may determine that certain non-residential projec
may have to pay a linkage fee, in order to be found consistent with the Housil
Element of the General Plan. If a linkage fee is established by City Count
ordinance and/or resolution and this project becomes subject to a linkage f:
pursuant to said resolution, then the applicant for this project, or his/her/the
successor(s) in interest shall pay the linkage fee. The linkage fee shall be paid
the time of issuance of building permits, except for projects involving a request f;
a non-residential planned unit development for an existing development, in whit
case, the fee shalll be paid on approval of the final map, parcel map or certificate
compliance, required to process the non-residential PUD, whichever pertains.
linkage fees are required for this project, and they are not paid, this project will n
be consistent witlh the General Plan and approval for this project will become nt
and void.
9. If any condition for construction of any public improvements or facilities, or tl
payment of any fees in lieu thereof, imposed by this approval or imposed by law c
this project are challenged this approval shall be suspended as provided
Government Code Section 65913.5. If any such condition is determined to be inva,'
this approval shad be invalid unless the City Council determines that the projt
without the condition complies with all requirements of law.
10. Approval of this 'request shall not excuse compliance with all sections of the Zoni
Ordinance and all other applicable City ordinances in effect at time of buildi
permit issuance.
11. This approval shdl become null and void if building permits are not issued for tl
project within two years from the date of project approval.
12. Trash receptacle areas shall be enclosed by a six-foot high masonry wall with gal
pursuant to City standards. Location of said receptacles shall be approved by t
Planning Director. Enclosure shall be of similar colors and/or materials to t
project to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
13. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners, shall be architecturally integrat
and concealed from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties a
streets, in substame as provided in Building Department Policy No. 80-6, to t
satisfaction of the Directors of Planning and Building.
14. An exterior lighting plan including parking areas shall be submitted for Plannj
Director approval. All lighting shall be designed to reflect downward and avoid a
impacts on adjacent homes or property.
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No outdoor storage of material shall occur onsite unless required by the Fire Chic
In such instance a storage plan will be submitted for approval by the Fire Chief a]
the Planning Director.
The applicant shall prepare a detailed landscape and irrigation plan which shall 1
submitted to and approved by the Planning Director prior to the approval of gradil
or building plans!, whichever occurs first.
All landscaped areas shall be maintained in a healthy and thriving condition, fr
from weeds, trash, and debris.
All landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared to conform with the Landsca
Manual and submitted per the landscape plan check procedures on file in f
Planning Department.
The applicant shall pay a landscape plan check and inspection fee as required
Section 20.08.050 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
The first set of landscape and irrigation plans submitted shall include building p1a1
improvement plans and grading plans.
All signs proposed for this development shall at a minimum be designed
conformance with the City's Sign ordinance and the Carlsbad Ranch Specific P1
and shall require review and approval of the Planning Director prior to installati
of such signs.
A uniform sign ]program for this development shall be submitted to the Planni
Director for his review and approval prior to occupancy of any building.
Building identification and/or addresses shall be placed on all new and existi
buildings so as to be plainly visible from the street or access road; color
identification and/or addresses shall contrast to their background color.
As part of the plans submitted for building permit plan check, the applicant sh
include a reduced version of the approving resolution/resolutions on a 24" x :
blueline drawing. Said blueline drawing(s) shall also include a copy of any applical
Coastal Development Permit and signed approved site plan.
Prior to the iss;uance of a building permit, the project applicant shall obt:
approval of a Coastal Development Permit from the California Coastal Commissi
that approves development that is in substantial conformance with the City appro\
A copy of the signed permit issued by the California Coastal Commission shall
submitted to the Planning Department.
A Transportation Demand Management @DM) program to encourage reduc
vehicle trips shall be submitted to the Planning Director and be approved prior
the issuance of building permits. Candidate components of the TDM program n
include, but are not limited to, the following:
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a) Bicycle parking and bicycle circulation alternatives.
b) Passenger loading areas.
c) Carpool and vanpool registration and rideshare matching.
d) Pedestrian routes within Carlsbad Ranch.
e) Distribution of bus maps/schedules and park-and-ride-maps.
27. A recycling program shall be implemented for the proposed project which wi
include white paper, newspaper, glass, plastic and metal recyclables. Prior to tt
issuance of building permits the building plans shall demonstrate that an area (
adequate size andl screened from public view will be provided for the collection (
recyclables. Refer to Engineering Standard GS - 16, Refuse Bin Enclosure.
28. Prior to the issuance of building permits the owner of record of the subject proper
shall prepare and record a notice that this property is subject to overflight, sigh
and sound of aircraft operating from Palomar Airport in a manner meeting tl
approval of the Planning Director and the City Attorney.
29. The project shall be constructed as a single phase unless phasing is approved by tl
Planning Director and City Engineer. If phasing is approved, all building permi
in reliance on this Site Development Plan must be issued within 5 years of the da
on which this approval was granted.
Engineering:
30. Unless a standards variance has been issued, no variance from City Standards
authorized by virtue of approval of this site plan.
31. The applicant shall comply with all the rules, regulations and design requirements 1
the respective sewer and water agencies regarding services to the project.
32. The applicant shall be responsible for coordination with SDG&E, Pacific Bc
Telephone, and Cable TV authorities.
33. Prior to grading or building permit issuance, the applicant shall pay all current fe
and deposits required.
34. Prior to approval of the grading or building permit, the owner of the subject propel
shall execute an agreement holding the City harmless regarding drainage across t:
adjacent property.
35. Pretreatment of the sanitary sewer discharge from this project may be required.
addition to the :requirements for a sewer connection permit the applicant sh,
conform to the requirements of Chapter 13.16 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. T
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applicant shall aplply for an industrial waste water discharge permit concurrently wi1
the building permit for this project.
36. The developer shall exercise special care during the construction phase of this proje
to prevent offkite siltation. Planting and erosion control shall be provided
accordance with the Carlsbad Municipal Code and the City Engineer. Referenc
Chapter 11.06.
37. Prior to hauling dirt or construction materials to or from any proposed constructic
site within this project, the applicant shall submit to and receive approval from tl
City Engineer fo:r the proposed haul route. The applicant shall comply with i
conditions and requirements the City Engineer may impose with regards to tl
hauling operation.
9 38. Additional drainage easements may be required. Drainage structures shall 1
provided or installed prior to or concurrent with any grading or building permit
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11 39. The applicant shall comply with the City's requirements of the National Polluta
12 Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The applicant shall provide bc
management practices to reduce surface pollutants to an acceptable level prior
13 discharge to sensitive areas. Plans for such improvements shall be approved by tl
City Engineer prior to issuance of grading or building permits, whichever occurs fir: 14
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40. Prior to issuing a building permit, all right-of-way permits to construct the pub1
improvements needed for this project shall be issued. The public improvemen
needed shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and shall include Cannc
Road from Car Country Drive to the intersection of Armada Drive, Armada Dri
to the project, a:long the project frontage of Armada Drive and all the drivew
approaches to thle project site. The public improvements shall be those projc
needed portions of improvements shown on Drawing 333-2 or shown on approv
drawings that supersede Drawing 333-2. Prior to occupancy of any building in t'
project, the above: public improvements shall be constructed to the satisfaction oft
City Engineer.
41. Prior to issuing a building permit a consolidation of Lots 5 and 6 of CT 92-07 sh;
be recorded. The! application for an adjustment plat to do the consolidation may
made prior to or concurrently with the application for a building permit.
42. Prior to issuing a building permit the applicant shall submit proof that an existi
SDG&E easement lying on the site has been quitclaimed to the satisfaction
SDG&E.
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Grading Permit l?E 2.93.07, which indicates the grading needed for this project sh
be done to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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44. Prior to issuing a building permit, the owner shall make an offer of dedication (
additional right-of-way needed for a free right turn lane into the northerly drivewa
from Armada Dfive. The dedication shall be from the northerly project boundal
to the southerly line of the northerly driveway and shall be 11 feet wide or as ma
be determined by the City Engineer. All property so offered for dedication shall E
free and clear of liens and encumbrances.
45. Prior to issuing a building permit the applicant shall pay the difference between tt
drainage area fee paid with CT 92-07 and the fee due under the current Mastc
Drainage Plan per City Council Resolution No. 04-260 adopted September 13,1991
46. In accordance with the requirements of the Zone 13 LFMP, the site is subject 1
paying a pro-rata share of the cost of construction of Cannon Road. Prior to issuir
a building permit, the applicant shall pay the fee or assessment established by tl
City for the financing of Cannon Road Reaches I and 11. If the fee or assessme]
is not established at the time of building permit issuance, the applicant shall pay
fee deposit equal ,to $50 per ADT (average daily trip generated by the project) am
enter into an agreement with the City to pay the difference or receive a refund fc
the difference upon establishment of a fee or assessment by the City.
Building:
47. The project must comply with the latest Title 24 handicap regulations for no]
residential uses and all adopted codes and ordinances.
- Fire:
48. Prior to the issuance of building permits, complete building plans shall be submittt
to and approved 'by the Fire Department.
49. Additional on-site public water mains and fire hydrants are required.
50. Applicant shall submit a site plan to the Fire Department for approval, which depic
location of required, proposed and existing public water mains and fire hydranl
The plan should :include off-site fire hydrants within 200 feet of the project.
51. Applicant shall submit a site plan depicting emergency access routes, driveways a]
traffic circulation for Fire Department approval.
52. An all weather, unobstructed access road suitable for emergency service vehicles shi
be provided and maintained during construction. When in the opinion of the Fi
Chief, the access road has become unserviceable due to inclement weather or 0th
reasons, he may, :in the interest of public safety, require that construction operatio
cease until the condition is corrected. I
53. All required fire Ihydrants, water mains and appurtenances shall be operational pri
to combustible building materials being located on the project site.
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54. Plans and/or specifications for fire alarm systems, fire hydrants, extinguishing system!
automatic sprinklers, and other systems pertinent to the project shall be submitte
to the Fire Department for approval prior to construction.
55. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in buildings having a
aggregate floor area exceeding 10,000 square feet.
56. A monument sign shall be installed at the entrance to the driveway or private strec
indicating the add.resses of the buildings on site.
Carlsbad Municipal Water District:
57. The entire potable and non-potable water systemhystems for subject project shall k
evaluated in detail to ensure that adequate capacity and pressure for domesti
landscaping and fire flow demands are met.
58. The developer shiall be responsible for all fees, deposits and charges which will 1:
collected before and/or at the time of issuance of the building permit. The Sa
Diego County Water Authority capacity charge will be collected at issuance 4
application for meter installation.
59. Sequentially, the developer's engineer shall do the following:
A. Meet with the City Fire Marshal and establish the fire protectic
requirements. Also obtain G.P.M. demand for domestic and irrigation'
needs from appropriate parties.
B. Prepare a (colored reclaimed water use area map and submit to the PlanniI
Department for processing and approval.
C. Prior to the preparation of sewer, water and reclaimed water improveme1
plans, a meeting must be scheduled with the District Engineer for revie!
comment ;and approval of the preliminary system layouts and usages (ie
GPM - EIIU).
60. This project is approved upon the expressed condition that building permits will n'
be issued for development of the subject property unless the water district serving tl
development determines that adequate water service and sewer facilities are availab
at the time of application for such water service and sewer permits will continue
be available until time of occupancy.
61. Water and sewer service will be available when Carlsbad Ranch Unit #
improvement pla~ns are completed and completely operational and accepted by tl
District.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of th
Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 7th day of Decembe
1994, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairperson Savary; Commissioners Welshons, Noble, Compa
Erwin, Nielsen, and Monroy.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN:: None.
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATIFST:
PLANNING DIRECTOR
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