HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE 2022-0020; KIA OF CARLSBAD; Admin Decision LetterMay 31, 2022
Crystal Cardona
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Fontana, CA 92335
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SUBJECT: PRE 2022-0020 (DEV2022-0073} -KIA OF CARLSBAD
APN: 211-060-10-00
Thank you for submitting a preliminary review for a fa~ade remodel of the automobile dealership located
at 5331 Paseo del Norte. The project site is currently developed with an existing automobile dealership.
In response to your application, the Planning Division has prepared this comment letter. Please note that
the purpose of a preliminary review is to provide you with direction and comments on the overall concept
of your project. This preliminary review does not represent an in-depth analysis of your project. It is
intended to give you feedback on critical issues based upon the information provided in your submittal.
This review is based upon the plans, policies, and standards in effect as of the date of this review. Please
be aware that at the time of a formal application submittal, new plans, policies. and standards may be
in effect and additional issues of concern may be raised through a more specific and detailed review.
Planning:
General
1. General Plan and zoning designations for the property are as follows:
a. Regional Commercial {R)
b. Zoning: General Commercial Zone (C-2)
c. The property is in the Coastal Zone. The coastal land use designation and zone are the same as
the general plan and zoning above.
d. Specific Plan: Car Country Specific Plan 19(J)
2. The project requires the following permits:
a. Building Permit
b. Sign Permit
3. As described in the scope of work, this preliminary review application is for the fa~ade remodel of the
existing automobile dealership. The remodel includes the removal of arches and stone veneer, a
change in building colors, and new signs to replace the existing signs. The Carlsbad Municipal Code
(CMC) and Car Country Specific Plan {SP 19) permit and encourage the operation of car dealerships
on the property. Staff supports the proposed project.
Community Development Department
Planning Division I 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 I 442-339-2600 www.carlsbadca.gov
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4. All proposed signs are subject to Part 4 of SP 19 and CMC Chapter 21.41. A separate sign permit and
review will be required.
5. Pursuant to Part 3, Section Ill (D) of SP 19, the design of exterior building elements shall be of a Spanish
or Mediterranean architectural style. When replacing the arches with square openings, please
consider adding corbels to the corners to provide a more Spanish/Mediterranean motif for the
building. The proposed colors are acceptable per the Specific Plan.
All necessary application forms, submittal requirements, and fee information are available at the Planning
counter located in the Faraday Building at 1635 Faraday Avenue or online at
https:ljwww.carlsbadca.gov/departments/community-development/planning. You may also access the
General Plan Land Use Element and the Zoning Ordinance online at the website address shown. Please
review all information carefully before submitting.
Land Development Engineering:
1. Complete a Stormwater Standards Questionnaire. This questionnaire will guide you and the city in
determining what type of reports and storm water mitigation must be completed to satisfy state and
City storm water quality requirements. The questionnaire can be printed from the following website
link:
https:ljwww.carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/604/637426047018270000
Preliminary analysis suggests that since the project only involves fa!;ade and wall signage changes the
project is NOT A DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Unless a different conclusion is reached, please include
written justification in Step 1.
If you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss this letter with the commenting departments, please
contact Esteban Danna at the number below. You may also contact each department individually as
follows:
• Planning Division: Esteban Danna, Associate Planner, at (442) 339-2629
• Land Development Engineering: David Rick, Project Engineer, at (442) 339-2781
DON NEU, AICP
City Planner
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David Rick,' Project Engineer
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