HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-08-07; Planning Commission; ; CUP 154C - PACIFIC BELL EXPANSION‘1 .c,
he City of CARLSBAD Planning Departmea.. A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
P.C. AGENDA OF: August 7,1996
Application complete date: May 14, 1996
Project Planner: Teresa Woods
Project Engineer: Ken Quon
SUBJECT: CUP 154CC) - PACIFIC BELL EXPANSION- Request for approval of a
Negative Declaration and a Conditional Use Permit to allow a two-story, 17,487 square foot
expansion of an existing telephone electronic switching facility at 2175 Camino Vida Roble in
the PM Zone in Local Facilities Management Zone 5.
I. RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 3959
APPROVING the Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director and ADOPT Planning
Commission Resolution No. 3960 APPROVING CUP 154(C) based on the findings and subject
to the conditions contained therein.
11. INTRODUCTION
This application is a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow Pacific Bell to
construct a two-story, 36 foot high, 17,487 square foot addition to an existing electronic
telephone switching facility. Buildings in the PM Zone are permitted up to thirty five feet in
height and may be allowed to a maximum height of forty five feet subject to specific conditions
as contained in Section 21.34.070(1) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. The proposed building
expansion does comply with these requirements. Telephone electronic switching facilities are
permitted in the Planned Industrial (PM) Zone subject to a Conditional Use Permit as provided
for in Section 2 1.42.0 10(2)(5).
111. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
The proposed Conditional Use Permit Amendment is requested to expand the existing telephone
company electronic switching facility. The site is located on the south side of Camino Vida
Roble just west of Yarrow Drive in the Palomar Airport Business Park. The project site is
surrounded by developed properties containing planned industrial uses. The site is located
within the Airport Influence Area of McClellan-Palomar Airport. The proposal is consistent with
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) for the Airport. The site is owned by Pacific Bell. In
1978, the applicant processed a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 154) to legitimize the existing use
and to expand the existing structure. The CUP was approved permitting the telephone electronic
switching facility in the PM Zone and allowing the 1,570 square foot expansion of the existing
building for a total square footage of approximately 6,730 square feet. In 1994, Pacific Bell
processed two amendments to their Conditional Use Permit: 1) to legitimize a previous
expansion (CUP 154(A)); and 2) to permit the temporary storage and impound of seized vehicles
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(CUP 154(B)). Both of these Conditional Use Permits were approved by Planning Commission.
CUP 154(C) is a request to construct a two-story, 36 foot high, 17,487 square foot expansion of
the existing single-story structure. The building will be beige in color with maroon accent
treatments. The front of the building will contain glass block and window accents. The
landscaping will be enhanced along Camino Vida Roble, as well as within the interior of the
project. The existing chain link fencing at the front of the building will be removed. The
building expansion is necessary to accommodate additional telephone electronic switching
equipment to serve Carlsbad. The building addition will not result in an increase in the employee
population of three to four persons currently at this location. The applicable and appropriate
General Plan MEIR Mitigation conditions for Circulation and Air Quality have been included in
the design of this project. The telephone electronic switching facility is served by the existing
fully improved streets, including sidewalks on a portion of the north side of Camino Vida Roble;
has been designed with north facing translucent light-diffusing windows to improved building
energy efficiency; and has been designed with solid grouted walls, insulated concrete roof tiles
and layered insulation boards on the roof to reduce energy needs to cool the building. To
accommodate the expansion, Contract Services (former Vehicles Unlimited) must vacate the site.
Contract Services currently has a Conditional Use Permit application on file with the City for an
alternative site for their business. The requested building expansion for the telephone electronic
switching facility will be constructed by Pacific Bell at a considerable expense. As noted earlier,
the facility is necessary to provided telephone service to Carlsbad residents and businesses.
Consistent with the prior CUP approval for Pacific Bell, it is recommended that the CUP be
granted for a period of 10 years to be extended in the future for a period of up to 10 years.
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This project is subject to the following regulations:
A. Conditional Use Permit Regulations (Chapter 2 1.42 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code);
B. Comprehensive Land Use Plan for McClellan-Palomar Airport; and
C. Growth Management.
IV. ANALYSIS
A. Conditional Use Permit Regulations
Chapter 21.42 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code requires that four findings be made in order to
approve a Conditional Use Permit. All of these findings can be made for this project as
discussed below:
Findinps required to Prant a Conditional Use Permit
1. Desirability and Harmony of Proposed Use
The telephone electronic switching facility is desirable for the benefit of the
community. The telephone switching facility makes telephone service available
to businesses and residents of the City of Carlsbad. The proposed expansion will
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service new growth in the City. To ensure that the telephone facility does not
impose any detrimental impacts to other uses in the same vicinity, the proposed
project has been designed with compatible architecture and enhanced landscaping.
The project has been conditioned to maintain all landscaping in a healthy and
thriving condition.
2. Adequate Size and Shape
The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the expanded telephone
facility. The site has been designed with adequate setbacks and parking and has
been designed with enhanced landscaping. Only 17% of the site will be covered
with a structure.
3. Necessary Features Provided
The telephone switching facility already exists on the subject site. The site is
fully developed with buildings, fencing, landscaping and paved parking areas.
The paved parking areas will be regraded and reduced in size to accommodate the
proposed expansion. The northern approximately 60 feet of the site along Camino
Vida Roble, contains mature landscaping which almost totally obscures the
existing telephone switching facility as viewed from the street. The landscaping
on this portion of the site will be further enhanced with the proposed expansion.
As identified in the table below, the development meets all of the standards of the
PM Zone. The existing building is a single-story, 10,592 square foot structure.
The proposed addition includes a ground floor expansion as well as a second-story
on the new portion of the building. The new expansion will be painted beige to
match the existing structure. Both the existing structure and the addition will be
enhanced with building articulation. The new structure has been designed with
features such as glass block, painted metal louvers, painted trim and tinted
windows. A second-story outdoor patio and an at-grade outdoor patio eating area
will be provided for employee convenience.
The proposed building is 36 feet in height. As provided for in Section
21.34.070(1), buildings are permitted to 35 feet in height and may be permitted by
the Planning Director to 45 feet as long as: 1) the building does not contain more
than three levels; 2) all required setbacks are increased at a ratio of one horizontal
foot for every one foot of vertical construction beyond 35 feet; 3) the building
conforms to the requirements of Section 18.04.170 (building code requirements)
of the Carlsbad Municipal code; and 4) the allowed height does not exceed 45
feet. The proposed building at two-stories, 36 feet in height, does comply with
these requirements and the Planning Director has administratively approved the
additional height, conditioned upon Planning Commission approval of this
Conditional Use Permit Amendment. The building design also includes a 39 foot
high cooling stack which is a permitted protrusion per Section 21.46.020 of the
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Front Yard Setback
Side Yard Setback
Rear Yard Setback
Height
Parking
Lot Coverage
Employee Eating Area
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50 feet
10 feet
25 feet (10’ landscaped)
35 feet (45’ upon approval)
59’ 10” (all landscaped)
25 feet (1 1 ’-40’ landscaped)
87 feet (33’ landscaped)
36 feet
29 spaces 29 spaces
50% 17%
1,685 square feet 1,886 sauare feet
Carlsbad Municipal Code. As denoted in the table below, at least one additional
foot of landscaping is provided for all required setbacks.
4. Adequate Street System
The traffic impacts of the telephone switching facility amount to approximately
25 trips per day, which is insignificant. The level of traffic on this project will not
increase over the existing approved project as the number of employees (three to
four) will not increase with this expansion. The expanded building will be
completely occupied by new equipment. The street system is adequate to handle
this minor traffic generation.
B. Comprehensive Land Use Plan for McClellan-Palomar Airport
The proposed project is located within the Airport Influence Area, but is located outside of the 60
dBA CNEL noise contours. The project site is not located within either the Runway Protection
Zone (RPZ) or Flight Activity Zone (FAZ). The Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) for
McClellan-Palomar Airport only addresses uses impacted by noise levels above 60 dBA CNEL
or properties located within the RPZ or FAZ. As such, the proposed use is consistent with the
McClellan-Palomar Airport CLUP.
C. Growth Management
The project site is located within Local Facilities Management Zone 5 in the southwest quadrant
of the City. The impacts created by this use on public facilities and compliance with the adopted
performance standards are summarized below:
I I 11 Citv Administration I NIA I Yes ll I I I Lidrarv I NIA I Yes II I I 11 Wastewater Treatment I3.5EDU I Yes I 11 Parks I NIA I Yes II
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Open Space
Schools
Sewer Collection System
Water
Drainage NIA Yes
Circulation 25 ADT Yes
Fire Stations 2 & 5 Yes
NIA Yes
N/A Yes
3.5 EDU Yes
NIA Yes
V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The site was previously mass-graded and padded-out as a part of the Palomar Airport Business
Park development. The site is fully developed with buildings, asphalt and landscaping. Staff has
determined that no significant adverse environmental impacts will result due to this project. The
Planning Director, therefore, issued a Negative Declaration on June 18, 1996.
ATTACHMENTS:
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3. Location Map
4. Background Data Sheet
5. Disclosure Statement
6. Local Facilities Assessment
7. Reduced Exhibits
8.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3959
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3960
Exhibits "A"-"E", dated August 7, 1996.
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PACIFIC BELL EXPANSION
CUP 154(C)
CASE NO:
CASE NAME:
APPLICANT:
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BACKGROUND DATA SHEET
CUP 154m
Pacific Bell Expansion
Pacific Bell
REQUEST AND LOCATION: Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow a two-story,
17,487 sauare foot expansion of an existing: telephone electronic switching facility.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
854 recorded December 3 1. 1974, City of Carlsbad, County of San Dieno. State of California.
APN: 213-050-13 Acres: 2.0 Pposed No. of Lots/Units: N/A
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
Lot 15 of Palomar Airport Business Park Unit No. 1 of Map
Land Use Designation: PI
Density Allowed: N/A
Existing Zone: PM
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: (See attached for information on Carlsbad’s Zoning
Requirements)
Density Proposed: N/A
Proposed Zone: N/A
Zoning Land Use
Site PM Industrial
North PM Industrial
South PM Industrial
East PM Industrial
West PM Industrial
PUBLIC FACILITIES
School District: Carlsbad Water District: Carlsbad Sewer District: Carlsbad
Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sewer Capacity): N/A
Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated: December 13. 1995
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Negative Declaration, issued June 18. 1996
Certified Environmental Impact Report, dated 0 0 Other,
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
The following information must be disclosed:
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If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names ar
addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares in the corporation or owning any partnersh
interest in the partnership.
If any person idenMad pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a non-profit organization or a trust, list the names ar
addresses of any person serving as officer or director of the nonprofit organization or as trustee or beneficia
of the trust.
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Disclosure Statement
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5. Have you had more than 5250 worth of business transacted with any member of City staff. Bcarcs
Commissions, C mmittees and Council within the past twelve months?
Yes - No - /If yes, please indicate person(s)
I oarson is defined u: 'Any individual. firm. copartnership. ioim venture. uaoci&on. social club. fraternal organiratIon. corporation. .state trust
receiver. syndicate. lhia and any other county. crty and counfy. crty muniCipd4tf. dirtnet OI Other pol~tlcal ~ubdt~i8ion. or Any other grobp or
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(NOTE: Attach additional pages as necessary.)
Signature of Owner/date Signature of applicWdate
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
LOCAL FACILITIES IMPACTS ASSESSMENT FORM
(To be Submitted with Development Application)
PROJECT IDENTITY AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT:
FILE NAME AND NO: PACIFIC BELL EXPANISION - CUP 154(C)
LOCAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ZONE: 5 GENERAL PLAN: PI
ZONING: PM
DEVELOPER’S NAME: PACIFIC BELL
ADDRESS: 3848 7th Ave., Rm 126. San Diego. CA 92102
PHONE NO.: 619-237-2407 ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.: 213-050-13
QUANTITY OF LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT (AC., SQ. FT., DU): 17.487 sa. ft. exmnsion
ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: March 1997
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City Administrative Facilities: Demand in Square Footage = N/A
Library: Demand in Square Footage = N/A
Wastewater Treatment Capacity (Calculate with J. Sewer)
Park: Demand in Acreage = N/A
Drainage: Demand in CFS = N/A
3.5 EDU
Identify Drainage Basin = ENCINAS CREEK
(Identify master plan facilities on site plan)
Circulation: Demand in ADTs = 25 ADT
(Identify Trip Distribution on site plan)
Fire:
Open Space: Acreage Provided = N/A
Schools: N/A
(Demands to be determined by staff)
Sewer: Demands in EDUs 3.5 EDU
Served by Fire Station No. = STATION 5 & 2
Identify Sub Basin = N/A
(Identify trunk line(s) impacted on site plan)
Water: Demand in GPD = 769 GPD
The project is units the Growth Management Dwelling unit allowance.
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