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SUBJECT: PRE 2022-0048 (DEV2022-0182) -LORBER WAREHOUSE ADDITION
APN: 212-092-10-00
C City of
Carlsbad
Thank you for submitting a pre li minary review for a 6,543 sq uare-foot addition to an existing 21,417
sq uare-foot warehouse as 1959 Kellogg Avenue. The project would add 4,920 square feet to the ground
floor with a 1,623 squarefoot mezzanine.
In response to your appli cation, t he Planning Division has prepared this comment letter. Please note that
the purpose of a preliminary revi ew 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.
Th is 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. General Plan: Planned Industrial (Pl)
b. Zoning: Planning Industrial (P-M).
c. Carlsbad Airport Specific Plan 181 (H)
2. The project requires the following applications:
a. Amendment to Planned Industrial Permit, PIP 94-03. Planned Industrial Permit no longer
applicable submittal type; Amendment to Minor Site Development Permit is current application
type required.
3. Parking. Parling requirements will be verified with entitlement review. parking analysis provided on
preliminary review plans appears to be consistent with current requirements.
4. Setbacks. Per the Carlsbad Airport Centre Specific Plan (SP 181(H)), setbacks will be applied as follows:
Community Development Department
Planning Division I 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 I 442-339-2600 www.carlsbadca.gov
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a. Streetside Setbacks: 30 feet (unsupported roofs or sunscreens may project six (6) feet into the
setback area)
b. Interior Setback (east property line): 10 Feet
c. Rear (south property line): 25 Feet (parl<ing areas sha ll maintain 10-foot setback)
5. Site Coverage . Per the Carlsbad Airport Centre Specific Plan (SP 181(H)), maximum bui lding coverage,
including accessory building structures shall not exceed 50 percent of the gross lot area.
6. Height. Per the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) section 21.34.070, building height shall not exceed
35 feet, except as provide_d in the section.
7. Landscap in g. A conceptua l landscape plan will be required if proposing 500 square feet of new
landscaping or landscaping modifications totaling 2,500 square feet or more. Please note that the
Conceptual Landscape Plans shall be prepared in accordance with the General Requirements listed in
Section 3 of the City of Carlsbad Landscape Manual (February 2016) and Section 2.8.2(G) of the VBMP.
The City of Carlsbad's Landscape Manual document can be found on the Planning Division's web page
at t he following address:
https:L/www.carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/234/637425_974086270000
Landscaping will be required consistent with the Carlsbad Airport Centre Specific Plan and City of
Carlsbad Landscape Manual.
8. Climate Action Plan. New requirements related to the city's goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions will likely impact development requirements of this project. A formal application submittal
will need to include a completed Climate Action Plan Checklist (Form P-30) to determine what
requirements will apply to the project. New GHG reduction · requirements are related to energy
efficiency, photovoltaic, electric vehicle charging, water heating and traffic demand management
requirements, as set forth in the California Green Building Standards Code and in Carlsbad Municipal
Code Chapters 18.21,-18.30 and 18.51 which is available on the city's website at the following address:
http://www.qcode.us/codes/c_ar1sbad/view.php?topic=18&frames=on
To the extent that new GHG reduction requirements are in effect at the time of application for grading
or building permits, the project will be required to comply with the effective requirements even if
different than what is proposed in the project's planning approvals. GHG reduction requirements may
impact, but are not limited to, site design and local building code requirements. If incorporating new
GHG reduction requirements results in substantial modifications to the project after planning
approvals are obtained, then prior to issuance of grading or building permits, the applicant may be
required to submit and receive approval of a Consistency Determination or an Amendment
application for the project through the Planning Division.
Land Development Engineering:
1. Complete a Stormwater Standards Questionnaire Form E-34. This questionnaire will guide you and
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the City in determining what type of reports and storm water mitigation must be completed to sa t isfy
state and City storm water quality requirements. The questionnaire can be printed from the fol lowing
website link:
https:ljwww.carlsbadca.gov/ho_me/showpublisheddocurr:ient/604/637426047018270000
Pre liminary analysis suggests that the prnject is a Standard Project (if new and replaced impervious
area is less than 5000 sf) subject to Trash Capture Requirements. A Trash Capture Storm Water Qua lity
Management Plan (SWQMP) per E-35A template must be subm itted at time of application.
2 .. Ind icate the volu me of grading (cut, fill, import, export, remedial) proposed for the project in cubic
yards. A grading permit will be required if the volume of grading exceeds 200 cubic yards.
3. Plot existing and proposed utilities on any required discretionary permit site plans. Plot ex isting
features and public improvements on the adjacent frontages.
4. Use NGVD 29 datum for vertica l control for all design elevations per city Engineering Standard Volume
1, Chapter 2.
5. Show existing contours and spot elevations.
6. Provide multiple cross-sections of the site to demonstrat~ differences in grade, including adjacent
properties.
7. Show proposed pad and finished floor elevations for structures.
8. Submit a preliminary title report. Show and label on the plans, all easements listed in said report. If
the easement cannot be shown, list the easement on the plan and state "non-plottable".
1. Fire access consistent as shown. NFPA 13 fire sprinklers shall be extended into the warehouse
expansion.
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:!fwww.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.
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If you would li ke to schedule a meeting to discuss this letter with the commenting departments, please
contact Kyle Van Leeuwen at the number below. You may also contact each department individually as
foll ows:
• Planning Divis ion: Kyle Van Leeuwen, Associate Planner, at (442) 339-2611
• Land Development Engineering: Allison McLaughlin, Project Engineer, at (442) 339-2732
• Buildihg Division: Jason Pas iut, Building Official, at (442) 339-2788
• Fire Department: Randy Metz, Fire Inspections, at (442) 339-2661
Sincerely,
ERIC LARDY
City Planner
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Attachments: Land Development Engineering Redlines
c: Tom Lorber, 9636 Arby Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Allison McLaughlin, Project Engineer
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