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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-05-11; Design Review Board; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Time of Meetirq: 5:30 p.m. Date of Meeting: May 11, 1983 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL To 0mER: The Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairperson Marcus, ROLL CALL: Present: Chairperson Marcus, Vice-chairman Rombotis, Members McCoy, Holmes and Schlehuber. Absent: None. Staff Mentxrs Present: Chris Salomone, Cornunity Redevelopment Manager Dan Hentschke, Assistant City Attorney Paul Klukas, Assistant Planner PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Chairperson Marcus. PURLIC HEARINGS: 1. FU? 83-5 - ROBERTS -A request for a use permit to allow a gift shop/paperback book exchange at the northwest corner of Elm Avenue and Carlsbad Boulevard. Chris Salomone, Comnunity Redevelopment Manager, gave the presentation on this item, using a wall map, which was the same map used for the delicatessen. the delicatessen was approved, it was a part of the conditions that adequate parking be provided for the enpty part of the building. \ At the time The applicant has proposed a gift shop, book store and paperback book exchange for this area. concerned about this use, and a trip to San Clemente was made to visit a bookstore the applicant was associated with in that area. Staff was The village merchants mnducted a poll among the customers there over the last six mnths, and the ndr one business checked was a bookstore. The parking spaces totaled fourteen, which was ten on- site and four on-street. The parking allowed some credit for the on-street parking for the bookstore. Chairperson Marcus opened the public hearing at 5:35 p.m. and issued the invitation to speak. Alice Brawn, owner of the property where Henry's Restaurant is located, addressed the Board, asking haw the Board would control this bookstore, especially with regard to pornography. Mr. Salomne explained this was a prime concern and the reason for staff visiting the other bookstore in San Clemente. quite conservative, and the store would be a family- oriented store with gifts made by the applicant. %e applicants are an elderly muple and Mrs. Brawn also stated concern about the condition of the landscaping at that site and asked if the City followed through on such requirements. stated he would check to see if the conditions of the permit had not been followed. Mr. Salomne MEMBERS ' L MINUTES May 11, 1983 Mr. Harold Clarke, 824 Caminito Del Reposo, addressed the Board, representing the redevelopment area in that block, stating his opposition to this non-conforming use. Clarke indicated problems with parking at Angel's Comer at Roosevelt and Grand. He indicated that a future owner may not be content with the on-street parking arrangement. He expressed concern about what might happen if the applicant decided to sell and those people did not keep the original intent for the type of books to be sold or exchange Mr. Mr. Frank Maldonado, property owner on that corner, addressed the Board, stating his property had been vacant since before August. many applicants and had turned many down himself, because he wanted the right tenant for Carlsbad's image. The vegetation put in by the delicatessen was not done properly and it will be redone. Mr. Maldonado stated he felt it looked far worse to have an eqty building on one of the main streets of the City for almst a year, and he certainly needed to stop losing money on this store area. He stated he had screened Since no one else wished to speak on this item, the public testimony was closed at 5:45 p.m. Member Holmes stated he thought this muld be a fine occupancy and was in favor of it. wanted to be on record as opposed to on-street required parking. However, he stated he The Design Review Board adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 019, APPKWING A REQUEST FOR A USE PERMIT 'IO ALLOW A GIFT SHOP/PAPERE?ACK BOOK EXCHANGE AT THE NOFTHWEST CORNER OF ELM AVENUE AND CARLSBAD BOULEVARD. Member R-tis requested staff look into the matter of the non-conforming use at Grand and Roosevelt, since it is on a CUP. If it is non-conforming, something could be done. Member McCoy asked if the owner was aware the planter had been knocked down at Elm and Carlsbad and the owner said it would be repaired soon. 2. RP 83-8 - BRADBURY - Request for a use permit to allow an auto body repair service and upholstery shop at 2586 - 2589 State Street. Chris Salomne, Comnity Redevelopment Manager, gave the presentation on this item, using a transparency to show the location of the property, as contained in the staff report. time, and the mer had agreed to all the conditions. He added this property had been vacant a long Chairperson Marcus opened the public hearing at 5:51 p.m. and issued the invitation to speak. Mr. Leo Costello, Jr., addressed the Board, stating his business consisted of repair on high-priced sports cars, and was specialized. He had pictures which he passed to the Board Members showing the type of work his shop does. He stated he spends quite a large amount of mney for advertising and showed a copy of an advertisement to the Board. In answer to query, Mr. Costello assured the Board there would be no outside work and painting would also be inslde. MEMBERS ' Marcus Rorrlsotis McCoy Holmes Schlehuber MINUTES \\\\\ May 11, 1983 Page 3 Menber Holmes thought the sound control was not too mch of a problem; it is a sprinklered buildilng and he felt this would be a good occupant for that type of building. He suggested the outside of the building be painted and a street address be put on it and a business name. There is a need to be able to identify the building. Mr. Brad Bradbury, the owner, assured the Board they intend to do all these things, including painting and lands cap ing . Mr. P. D. Cloud, owner of the parcel of land next to the bank, stated he was here to protest, but after listening to the testhny, felt it would be an improvement. He did state there should be some designation of working hours. Chairperson Marcus stated that was a point well-taken. Mr. Edward Mancini, 651 Rancho Vista Road, Vista, General Manager, addressed the Board regarding the working hours. SOmetimes, but there would be nothing outside of the building. There would be no hamering, but only painting and cleanup work would be done in the evening. answer to query, he assured the Board the doors would be closed. He stated they might have to work late In Mr. Harold Clarke, Carlsbad, addressed the Board, stating his only objection was as far as aesthetics; if this would be the type of business the Board wanted in the entryway to Carlsbad from the North. Since no one else wished to speak on this item, the public testimny was closed at 6:lO p.m. Member Ronbotis suggested the hours of operation be from 7:OO a.m. to 7:OO p-m., with work allowed to 1O:OO p.m. as long as the noise is confined to the interior of the building. Another condition should be the refurbishing of the outside of the building with the applicant furnishing color schemes to the Director prior to the issuance of the permit. The Design Review Board adopted the following Resolution, subject to the work hours and refurbishing as stated in the previous paragraph: RESOLUTION NO. 021, XPPlXKCNG A REDEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ALLOW AN AUTO EDDY REPAIR SEWICE AND UPHOLSTERY SHOP ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCA’I’ED AT 2586 - 2598 STATE STREET. 3. Redevelopment Permit to convert an existing residence to RP 83-6 - FEINBERG - Request for approval of a a Psoriasis Treatment Center on the west side of Jefferson Street at Home Street. Chris Salomone, Comnity Redevelopment Manager, gave the presentation on this item, as contained in the staff report. He added the circulation and parkinq arrangement would present a very good facade on Jefferson and would eliminate cars backing out onto Jefferson. of the parking lot from the neighbors. Staff asked for a block wall to screen part MEMBERS Marcus Rorhtis McCoy Holmes Schlehuber MINUTES May 11, 1983 Page 4 Member Holmes comnted that all projects seem to have earth tones, and he felt this could make for a very dull City. By not using other color schemes, he thought the City was missing out on some delightful conbinations as far as what might be used on the buildings. Mr. Holmes reiterated the desire to see samples of colors to give the Board a better idea of available color mnbinations. Member McCoy questioned whether the building met the standards for the handicapped. Chris Salomone stated staff had asked for a ramp and a parking space for the handicapped. Member Schlehuber asked about the adjoining storage area and whether anything would be done with that building. Staff stated the applicant could answer that question. Chairperson Marcus opened the public hearing at 6:lO p.m. and issued the invitation to speak. Mr. Jonathan Feinberg, Solana Beach, addressed the Board, stating the existing garage was not visible from the roadway and would be cmuflaged from the street. Mr. Feinberg stated this facility would be the only one on the West Coast, other than San Francisco, and they expect to attract people from all Southern California. They plan male and female locker room and shower facilities, separate bathroom, and a lot of attention to details. The Roard questioned the use of the existing garage/storage area, and the applicant stated it would be used for storage only. Mr. Harold Clarke, Carlsbad, addressed the Board, stating he objected to the large sign. Marcus stated this was a temporary sign and Chris Salomne confirmed this and stated the sign was covered under Condition #8 in the Resolution. Chairperson Since no one else wished to speak on this item, the public testimony was closed at 6:14 p.m. The Design Review Board adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 022, RECOMMENDING APPm OF A REDEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO REMODEL AND C" AN EXISTING RESIDENCE TO A PSORIASIS TREATMENT CENTER ON THE WEST SIDE OF JEFFERSON STF!EET AT HOME STREET. 4. existing freestanding sign and replace with new, lower sign. RP 83-7 - BIG BEAR SUPEFMAMETS - Request to rem3ve Chris Salomone, Comnity Redevelopment Manager, gave the presentation on this item, using wall maps, as contained in the staff report. Member Holmes stated he would like to see this item held over until Big Bear conpletes its building project. felt this was just a big sign that showed lack of thought and felt something better could be done there. He r MEMBERS Marcus R&tis McCoy Holmes Schlehuber c MINUTES May 11, 1983 Page 5 Chairperson Marcus opened the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. and issued the invitation to speak. Chris Salomne stated the reason this sign replacement is before the Board at this time is that the existing 70 ft. sign is illegal, and by forwarding this proposal staff was trying to eliminate it. Big Bear has a preliminary plan for their building project, but their Vice President stated it would cost $800,000 and it would be 60 to 90 days before they could start that. In the meantime, an illegal sign would be up for a quarter of a year. Since no one wished to give public testimony on this item, that portion of the hearing was closed at 6:18 p.m. Member Schlehuber stated he felt this should not be held over, and Big Rear should be informed the sign is illegal and must come down. He stated he could not vote for this Resolution and Member Rombotis agreed. The Assistant City Attorney stated the Design Review Board has the ability to require different kinds of signs. The Design Manual sets forth and the Board has the authority to require signs to be aesthetically pleasing in the downtown area. In addition to the regular Sign Ordinance, there are several pages of sign regulations and the Board can disapprove signs they consider just "big signs". goals of the Redevelopment Plan. the staff should analyze this sign against the criteria in the Manual so the applicant could be led into something better. Chairperson Marcus stated she was not in favor of this Resolution, and would prefer to take this up with the building project for Big Bear, unless that would make the Board wait too long. They can require a sign to comply with the Refore this comes back, Chris Salomne said if the Board directed staff to come back next month with the preliminary site plan, the sign problem could be taken up also. The Design Review Board voted to disapprove Resolution No. 018 and directed the applicant to bring back a monument sign within 30 days, and a preliminary plan for the building project. 5. RP 83-9 - MOI?ALES - Request for a Redevelopment Permit for a 2,300 square foot automotive repair facility on the west side of Roosevelt Street between Elm Avenue and Oak Avenue in sub-area 4 of the V-R Zone. Chris Salomone, Comnunity Redevelopment Manager, gave the presentation on this item, using a transparency, and referring to the map contained in the packet. explained staff's recomnendation to flip the building over, and added a six-foot wall would be required instead of the proposed fence. He Chairperson Marcus opened the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. and issued the invitation to speak. MEMBERS Y Marcus Rorhotis McCoy Holmes Schlehuber c MINUTES May 11, 1983 Page 6 Mr. Mitch Davis, Cardiff, addressed the Board, representing Mr. Morales, stating the applicant would be more comfortable with the building as it was originally planned and not flipped over. He felt the residence was not too close and the people would get more noise if the building were flipped over, even with the six-foot wall, which they agreed to install. Also, the flipping of the building would cost mre to build, by requiring deeper footings. residence and site which he handed to the Board. He stated that regardless of which way the building was built, they would install a six-foot block wall. In answer to a question by the Board, he thought the wall would be on the property line, or as close as it would be allowed. Mr. Davis had photographs showing the Member Holmes stated he didn't find a 20-foot wall to be objectionable, and agreed with the applicant. The daughter of the owner of four lots on State Street addressed the Board briefly to state her Mother felt there were too my car repair shqs in that area and were not for the betterment of Carlsbad. Since no one else wished to speak on this item, the public testimony was closed at 6:38 p.m. Member Ronbtis reiterated the Board's desire to have colors and textures, and stated the limitation on hours should apply to this project also. The Design Review Board adopted the following Resolution, with the added conditions that color schemes and textures should be submitted to the Director before the permit is issued and the hours of operation should be 7:OO a.m. to 7:OO p.m. Also, the building should be built as submitted by the a-licant, and not flipped as remanded by staff. There is also to be a six-foot block wall constructed on the property line. Chris Salomne added the Redevelopment is paying for part of the Engineering fees on this project. Member Schlehuber asked staff to include the surrounding properties on the location maps and put in what is next door to the proposed project. APPROVAL OF MINIITES: The Minutes of the April 13, 1983, meeting were approved, with comnent from Chairperson Marcus that on the last page, the Board meant "both sides of the project" should be Shawn. By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, CHRIS sAu3MoNE Comnunity Redevelopment Manager Harriett Babbitt, Minutes Clerk MEETINGS ARE ALSO TAPED AND KEPT ON FILE UNTIL APPFOVED. \\\\I % MEMBERS Y Marcus Ronbotis McCoy Holmes Schlehuber Marcus Ronbtis McCoy Holmes Schlehuber e S P - X X X X X X X X X X