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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP 84-03A; Carlsbad Inn; Redevelopment Permits (RP)V STAFF REPORT DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 1990 TO: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: RP 84-3(d) - A request for an amendment to allow a new deli-type business within the Carlsbad Inn. I. RECOMMENDATION That the Design Review Board ADOPT Design Review Board Resolution No. 153 approving RP 84-3(d), based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. n. DISCUSSION On November 16, 1988, the Design Review Board approved RP 84-3(c) allowing a deh- type business within the Carlsbad Inn. A new tenant is proposing to occupy this space. Minor changes to the conditions of approval of Design Review Board Resolution No. 127 are also proposed. The applicant is proposing a combination market, bakery and delicatessen operation with a newspaper theme. Exhibit "X" contains a description of the proposed operating and service formats as well as sample menus. The name of the business will be the Carlsbad Deli News and will also offer catering services. Exhibit "Y" shows a floor plan for the proposed deli and is in substantial conformance with the approval of RP 84-3 (c). There are two conditions of approval to RP 84-3(c) that the applicant wishes to modify. Condition of approval No. 6 in Design Review Board Resolution No. 127 states that the hours of operation be limited to 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m for food service and until 10:00 p.m. for groceries. The applicant is proposing the hours of operation to be 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Condition of approval No. 7 in Resolution No. 127 states that liquor or wine not be served in glass containers. The applicant is proposing to serve beer and wine in glass containers. Staff supports these amendments to the conditions of approval because they are minor in nature and will not adversely impact the operation of the deh, as intended by the approval of RP 84-3(d) (i.e., parking and compatibility are not affected). RP 84-3(d) Amendment February 7, 1990 Page Two In conclusion, staff supports the proposed deh use, the proposed operating format and the modifications to the conditions of approval for RP 84-3(c). Staff recommends approval of RP 84-3(d). ATTACHMENTS 1. Design Review Board Resolution No. 153 2. Design Review Board Resolution No. 127 3. Disclosure Form 4. Notice of Exemption 5. Exhibit "X", dated February 7, 1990 6. Exhibit "Y", dated February 7, 1990 ENM:af 1/30/90 Citv of Carlsbad WtKK3EBBn5SM3S?SSSBBSM NOTICE OF EXEMPTION January 31, 1990 County Clerk County of San Diego 220 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Pro.iect Title Carlsbad Deli News- RP 84-3(d) Pro.iect Location--Specific 3001 Carlsbad Boulevard Pro.iect Location--Citv Carlsbad Pro.iect Location--CountY San Diego Description of Nature, Purpose, and Beneficiaries of Pro.iect Deli use operation in an existing, approved for deli use space. Name of Public Aqency Approving Pro.iect City of Carlsbad Name of Person or Aqencv Carrying Out Pro.iect Linda Simkins Exempt Status (Check One) Ministerial (Sec. 15073) Declared Emergency (Sec. 15071 (a)} Emergency Project (Sec. 15071 (b) and (c)} X Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: Class 1(a) Reason Why Pro.iect is Exempt: Interior alterations of existing space. Contact Person Eric Munoz (619) 438-1161 If filed by applicant: 1) Attach certified document of exemption finding. 2) Has a notice of exemption been filed by the pubic agency approving the project? Yes No MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER Planning Director ENM:af 2075 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, California 92009-4859 • (619) 438-1161 THE DELI NEWS Business Objectives: We intend to provide moderately priced breakfast, lunch and dinner and specialty merchandise in a unique, casual, walk-up deli counter format. We will also provide catering services. 1. Hours of Operation: 7am to 11pm. (hours will vary) 2. Service Format: Order is taken at counter, food is prepared for eat-in or take-out, customer is called back to counter for food pick up. 3. Customer base: Carlsbad Inn Resort guests and employees, walk-in trade and catering. 4. Sign plans will be submitted to City of Carlsbad for approval. 5. We will use single service paper goods, with the exception of silverware, glasses for beer and wine and mugs for coffee. 6. Beer and wine served by the glass and bottle, and available for take out. Sale of beer and wine incidental to business, not primary. Hours of operation tailored to food sales, not liquor. We will never be open solely for the sale of beer and wine. 7. 9 tables only inside. 8. Common Area: Patio designated as such, available for use by Carlsbad Inn Resort guests, employees, and other tenants. Gates will be left unlocked or as specified by Alcohol Beverage Control. vanv NOHwoo 2 W ffi o M o EH ffi o o M Q H O < O « w Pi OH w u 4^ > w W 0) C) 1 w VE IZ P o o W u << o h o w pa P — •On <v<> w o EH AY^dSia ijiYHaoiHaan 1^ IS: o o Pi w Pi EH CQ KE ro Pi T—1 CO < in CN r-l •• • w < < +J Pi Pi .. w W o Pi Pi • w w <: < cr o w Pi W M Pi <; o w w IS IZ; ffi M ro <; w S < o EH LD pc; S M EH EH < EH O M H O M P EH !^ W S P < H S W CQ X X X! 2 < P w O O O M KI Pi Pi Pi <l3 M W P^ cu PU cu S iJ ffi <c cu a. cu pq pq EH O < <: Pi P (0 o ITEM 2 STAFF REPORT DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1988 TO: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FROM: REDEVELOPMENT SUBJECT: RP 84-3 fC) CARLSBAD INN - VTT.TAnP! T!ATT!PV - A request for a minor redevelopment permit to allow a deli type food service at a site located at the Carlsbad Inn resort complex (formerly Norby's Bakery) at 3001 Carlsbad Boulevard. I. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Design Review Board ADOPT Resolution No. 127 APPROVING RP 84-3(C). II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant is requesting a minor redevelopment permit to allow a deli type business to operate in a location formerly approved as a bakery. The operation of the proposed business will service primarily in-house needs of the Carlsbad Inn Resort and take-out. This item was before the Board at your meetings of October 19, 1988 and November 2, 1988. At the November 2, 1988 meeting staff was directed to return to the Board with conditions for a minor redevelopment addressing the concerns of the Board. EXHIBITS 1 - Design Review Board Resolution No. 127 2 - 3 - al Location Map/Site Layout Prior original conditions for site. LOCATION City of Carlsbad If PIW ;9 I 15 0 n II i 1-^ I'F Tt O s 1 4: ut 7: I Ixj JO DATE: NOVEMBER 2, 1988 TO: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FROM: HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: CARLSBAD INN - VILLAGE EATERY A minor redevelopment permit will be required if conditions are imposed on this use request. The following are some areas that may be considered for conditioning the food service/deli/retail use at this site: 1] Applicant submit a floor plan to Design Review Board for approval under a minor redevelopment permit. 2] No alcohol off-site sales, (on-site sales?) 3] Use of outdoor deck area/access. 4] No service to tables. 5] Number of tables. 6] Paper/plastic serving materials only. There is no definition of "deli" in the zoning ordinance. Generally defined as: "ready to-eat" food products not eaten on site (only incidental) retail food operation CHRIS SALOMONE CS:al STAFF REPORT DATE: OCTOBER 19, 1988 TO: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FROM: REDEVELOPMENT OFFICE SUBJECT: BUSINESS LICENSE FOR THE VILLAGE EATERY, LOCATED AT THE CARLSBAD INN (FORMERLY NORBY'S BAKERY). I. RECOMMENDATION That the Design Review Board direct staff to return with appropriate conditions to be added to the business license application for the above-referenced eatery. II. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION The space that the Village Eatery occupies at the Carlsbad Inn was originally approved as retail space, and was not parked for restaurant uses. "Retail" uses may include bakeries and take-out delis, which is basically what the Village Eatery purports to be (see attached menu). However, the use of sit-down tables has generated several complaints about the "conversion" of an allowable retail use into an unpermitted restaurant use. During a site inspection done by planning staff, the facility did not appear to have waiters/waitresses, which would qualify it as a restaurant. However, there were at least 15 tables set up, inside and outdoors, which is more than a deli typically provides or has room for. The concern that staff has is that a gradual conversion from what began as a bakery, to something that how includes a broader food menu (hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken, pizza), will continue expanding into a full restaurant use without proper permits or conditons. The change from Norby's Bakery to the Village Eatery technically could be considered a use change requiring a minor redevelopment permit. However, staff believes the business license, if properly conditioned, would suffice. The Board may want to consider the following types of conditions: Hours of operation Number of tables Use (or non-use) of the bar in the outside deck area Other ways in which the Board feels would retain the use as retail, rather than restaurant. NER:ec ITEM 2 SUPPLEMENTAL STAFF REPORT DATE: JUNE 11, 198 6 TO: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FROM: REDEVELOPMENT OFFICE SUBJECT: RP 84-3(A) - CARLSBAD INN - REVISION TO DECK On May 28, 1986, the Design Review Board was notified of an as-built revision to the approved deck at the Carlsbad Inn. Options available to the Design Review Board at this time are: 1. Applicant must comply with originally approved plan. 2. Redevelopment Permit must be amended to satisfy the as-built dimensions. Staff was directed to provide the Design Review Board with the minutes of the public hearings approving deck (attached). The original deck was parked as retail (1 space per 300 square feet) It required 3 spaces. The as-built deck is just over 900 square feet and would require 4 spaces or one additional space to those conditioned on the total project. This additional space could be added to the 23 spaces to be developed by the applicant prior to building permits for the next condominium building. ATTACHMENTS: 1 - Letter to Jim Watkins/Carlsbad Inn Ltd. from Martin Orenyak, Director Community Development dated May 16, 1986 2 - Minutes of Design Review Board meeting of January 15, 1986 3 - Minutes of Housing and Redevelopment Commission meeting of January 28, 198 6 4 - Detail of deck as approved 5 - Detail of deck as built CS:al 1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSBAD, CA 92008-1989 May 16, 1986 ATTACH. 1 Citp of Carlgfaab BUILDING DEPARTMENT Mr 1986 RECEIVED ^ o Re^elopment Office TELEPHONE (619) 438-5525 Jim Watkins President Carlsbad Inn Ltd. P. O. Box 99 Del Mar, CA 92014 3001 CARLSBAD BLVD., SUITE "A": DECK On January 28, 1986, the Design Review Board approved your proposal for a restaurant, which included a deck with dimensions of 17'-6" by 42'-1". A field check found that the deck is 20' by 46'-8", which is larger than the approved size. Options available are reduce the deck area to the approved size or request approval of the increased deck size from the Design Review Board. In anticipation of what I consider an appropriate course of action, we have scheduled you on the Design Review Board's agenda for May 28, 1986. You can contact Chris or myself if you have any further questions. MARTIN ORENWK Director Community Development MO:ER:hmj C: Chris Salomone ELM AVE ATTACH. 4 RETAIL 17'6 ^— 16' DECK AS APPROVED 27' to ^ f CM Q > CQ Q < QQ CO QC < O Parking Required at 1 space/300 sq. ft-3 SPACES CARLSBAD INN RP/CUP 84-3(A) ATTACH. 5 ELM AVE RETAIL DECK AS BUILT lc. i ^ ^ r 24'6" X- CO > CD Q < CQ CO -I QC < O RAILING Parking Required within Railing —3 SPACES Parking Required total deck area-4 SPACES CARLSBAD INN RP/CUP 84-3(A) CITY OF CARLSBAD 1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008-1989 VINCENT F. BIONDO. JR. (619) 438-5531 CITY ATTORNEY DANIEL S. HENTSCHKE ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY February 3, 1986 Mr. Jim Watkins, President winner's Circle P. 0. Box 1489 Del Mar, California 92014 Re: Carlsbad Inn Amendment to Redevelopment Permit - Grunion Run Restaurant Dear Mr. Watkins: The Housing and Redevelopment Commission of the City of Carlsbad after their meeting of January 28, 1986, indicated their intention to grant your appeal of the above referenced permit and instructed our office to prepare the necessary documents. Enclosed is a copy of the resolution in that regard. Please carefully review the recitals of the resolution and the terms and conditions for your permit. We ask that you sign and return the enclosed copy of this letter properly executed on behalf of the owners of the project indicating your agreement to the following: (1) that the recitals in the resolution are true and correct and accurately reflect the promises you have made to the City of Carlsbad. (2) that you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the perrait. (3) ^. that you waive any vested rights to complete the *^%e.iiaining T2 condominium units that you may have otherwise acquired by the construction accomplished to date on the project. r (4) that prior to the one year expiration date of the permits you will have complied with all of the terms and conditions of that permit, including but not limited to: a. The acquisition of 23 additional parking spaces within a reasonable distance from your project. b. If such additional parking cannot be acquired to the satisfaction of the City Council, you will either convert the restaurant back to retail space or redesign the project to reduce the number of remaining condominium units, as the City Council determines necessary to ensure that adequate onsite parking is available for the existing project, including the Grunion Run Restaurant. If you have any questions or concerns please give roe a call. As soon as we have received an executed copy of the enclosed letter we will attach it to the resolution and place the matter on the agenda for consideration by the Housing and Redevelopment Commission. Very truly yours. VINCENT F. BIONDO, JR. City Attorney ad enclosures -2- STAFF REPORT DATE: JANUARY 15, 1986 TO: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: RP/CUP 84-3(A) - CARLSBAD INN - Request for approval of an amendment to a major Redevelopment Permit, and a Conditional Use Permit to allow a restaurant with liquor license in space previously designated for retail use. I. RECOMMENDATION That the Design Review Board ADOPT Resolution No. 064 DENYING RP/CUP 84-3(A) based on the findings contained therein. II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant is requesting approval of an amendment to a major redevelopment permit to permit a restaurant in the approved "retail" area of the Carlsbad Inn, and conditional use permit to permit a restaurant with a liquor license in the same project. The Carlsbad Inn was originally approved by the Housing and Redevelopment Commission in 1984. The project as approved included a 66 unit hotel, 132 time-share units, a 4,900 square foot restaurant (Fidel's) and 10,300 square feet of retail space. The original approval included reductions in parking for time-share units. The addition of the restaurant as proposed (Exhibit "D") on the first floor of the retail building would consist of approximately 2,350 square feet. This would leave a remainder of 9,175 square feet of retail use plus a 630 square foot second story deck (Exhibit "E"). A galleria/bakery proposed on the second floor was not considered as a restaurant and is not part of this application even though it contains a kitchen and an outdoor deck. III. ANALYSIS Planning Issues 1) Is the proposal consistent with City parking standards? 2) Will the project as proposed create additional parking problems in the immediate area? Discussion The major issue involving the applicant's request is the use of a restaurant in the area designated for retail and the increase in parking needed to accommodate a restaurant use. The retail building was approved with a parking ratio of 1 space per 300 square feet (1:300) of gross floor area, A restaurant is figured at 1:100 including kitchen. The restaurant along with the patio area comprise approximately 2,350 square feet. By City standards, this would necessitate an additional 23 parking spaces. There is no room onsite for these additional spaces. To fully assess the parking problems created by the addition of the restaurant it is necessary to look at parking for the entire project as originally approved. Spaces Provided Per Land Use Original Submittal Hotel 66 Condominiums 132 Fidel's Restaurant 49 "Retail" Building 34 Total Spaces Required 281 Restaurant - 23 additional spaces equal 304 required spaces Changing a portion of the retail building to a restaurant would reguire an additional 23 parking spaces or a total of 304 required spaces. In figuring the parking shortage it should also be noted that staff took a fairly lenient approach. The large wooden deck area adjacent to Fidel's on the west was not included although it appears to be designed for outdoor eating. In addition, the second floor of the retail area includes a bakery/galleria which was only counted as retail. The bakery has a large kitchen area and also a large deck projecting towards Carlsbad Boulevard which could be utilized for outdoor eating. To help solve the parking shortage the applicant has suggested that they be granted a 15% "shared" or "common" parking reductions as allowed by the Ordinance. Staff cannot make the finding for a common parking reduction because the uses are common or alike in"terms of the times of their activity peaks. If a portion of the site was office this reduction might be justified because office activity is usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Another reason staff cannot support the reduction is assigned parking. -2- The reciprocal parking agreement for Carlsbad Inn assigns 83 parking spaces to the restaurant and retail building. The . remainder of the parking spaces (198) are assigned to the hotel and condominiums. The actual assignment of spaces negates the common facilities concept. The assigned spaces, particularly for the hotel and time-shares cannot be really shared and are needed for there own purposes. Even if they could be shared they are difficult to find and people would tend to park on the street or at neighboring establishments. Also, the parking will still be short even if a 15% reduction could be justified. There is no doubt that the restaurant proposed will constitute a quality project and is a desirable use for the redevelopment area. The basic major parking problems have been a concern in the redevelopment area for years. The Design Review Board and Council have commented on this problem on numerous occassions. Staff feels that the severe parking shortages in this area override the need for the use and that special consideration not be granted to the project. Staff also feels that implementation of the project as proposed would increase existing parking problems in the area and could impact proper circulation. Staff is reccomending denial of the redevelopment permit for the restaurant. The application for a conditional use permit rests upon approval of the redevelopment permit as the nature of the liquor license requires a "bona fide" restaurant on the premises. Staff's recommendation to deny the redevelopment permit, therefore, includes the denial of the conditional use permit. The applicant has been informed by staff that the first floor kitchen may be kept in the retail area and used for hotel room service and that the second floor kitchen may be used for the retail sale of bakery goods without a dining area. Such uses v/ould not require additional parking or the discretionary approval of the City. Architecture The second floor floorplan (Exhibit "E") shows a deck area fronting Carlsbad Boulevard. This deck area has never been shown on any plan reviewed by either the Design Review Board or the City Council. It decreases the building setback from Carlsbad Boulevard by 15 feet which is dramatized by the bulk and massiveness of its architecture. ATTACHMENTS 1) Design Review Board Resolution No. 064 2) Location Map 3) Background Data Sheet 4) Disclosure Form 5) Exhibits "A" - "F", dated December 6, 1985 BWH:bn 1/9/86 -3- E - 10,787 U - 40,000 P - 84 E - 10,493 U - 20,000 P - 84 :::: E - 12,683 ;: +' u - 40,000 \ P - 84 E - Existing U - Ultimate P - Project Only BACKGROUND DATA SHEET CASE NO: RP/CUP 84-3(A) APPLICANT: CARLSBAD INN REQUEST AND LOCATION: Request for redevelopment pennit and conditional use permit to allow a restaurant with liquor license at the southwsst corner of ~" Elm Avenue and Carlsbad Boulevard. LEGAL DESCRIPTIOK: That portion of Tract 97 of Carlsbad Lands, according to Map thereof No. 1661, and all that portion of Blocks 14 and 15 of Town of Carlsbad, according to Map thereof No. 535, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County. APN: 203-252-01,02 Acres 4.04 Proposed Nb. of Lots/tJnits GENERAL PLAN AND Z0NIN3 Land Use Designation TS Density Allowed N/A Density Proposed N/A Existing Zone VR Proposed Zone VR Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: Zoning Land Use Site VR Hotel, Condos, Retail, Restaurant North VR Restaurant South VR Residential East VR Liquor Store & Restaurant West R-3 Residential PUBLIC FACILITIES School District Carlsbad Water Carlsbad Sewer Carlsbad EDU's Public Facilities Pee Agreement, dated ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Negative Declaration, issued ^E.I.R. Certified, dated Other, APPLICANT: Carlsbad Inn» Ltd., A Califomia Limited Partnership Nane (~imividua±, partnership, >pi-afe-v5riSacQ-r-gog?cra>ion,-synaicarion) P.O. Box 99 Del Mar, Ca 92014 Business Address 755-3991 Telephone Number AGEtTT: James M. Watkins, Name P.O. Box 99 Del Mar, Ca 92014 Business Address 755-3991 Telephone Nuraber MEMBERS: (See Attachment) Name (individuad, partner, joint Homs Address venture, corporation, syndication) Business Aaaress Teieshone Nunber TeieDhone Nurroer Name Home Aaaress Business Aacress Telephone Numiwr Telephone N-Jirrer (Attach more sheets if necessary) The applicant is reqaired to apply for Coastal Commission ApprovcLl if located in the Coastal Zone. I Afe declare under penalty of perjury that the infonnation contained in this disclosure is true and correct and that it will remain true ax^ correct and may bs relied upon as being true and correct until amended. Carlsbad Inn, Ltd. APPLICANT BY Agent, Omer, Parmer James M. Watkins, General Partner ITEM 2 SUPPLEMENTAL STAFF REPORT DATE: OCTOBER 15, 1986 TO: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FROM: REDEVELOPMENT SUBJECT: RP/CUP 84-3(A) - CARLSBAD INN This item is the follow-up action to Carlsbad Inn parking deficiency of twnety-three (23) parking spaces. By prior action, the Design Review Board and Redevelopment Commission granted a permit for the Grunion's Run Restaurant provided that the required parking strategy be mitigated before building permits are issued for the remaining seventy-two (72) time share condominium units. An agreement is attached which staff feels satisfies this condition. Design Review Board is asked to review the language in the agreement. A discussion will be held at the meeting ( not a public hearing) and applicant will be invited to attend, A copy of the Redevelopment Commission's original action is attached. CHRIS SALOMONE CS:al Attachment