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Administrative Variance
Administrative Permit - 2nd Dwelling Unit
(FOR DEFT
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USEONLY) I A 0 General Plan Amendment
0 Local Coastal Plan Amendment H 0 Site Development Plan
1) APPLICATIONS APPLIED FOR: (CHECK BOXES) I
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I I Conditional Use Permit
In Hillside Development Permit
In Environmental Impact Assessment
In Planned Industrial Permit
In Coastal Development Permit
kYm -In Planning Commission Determination
2) LOCATION OF PROJECT: ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ~CARLSBAD VILLAGE I/R
(NORTH, SOUTH EAST, WEST) (NAME OF STREET)
BETWEEN I 1-5 1 AND PI0 PIC0 DRIVE .
(NAME OF STREET) (NAME OF STREET)
3) BRIEF LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PORTION OF TRACT 115 OF THE TOWN OF CARLSBAD,
ACCORDING TO MAP 775, FILED FEBRUARY 15, 189.4
4) ASSESSOR PARCEL NO(S1.
5) LOCAL FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT ZONE
8) EXISTING ZONING
I156-180-15,25,28,30 I
DESIGNATION
6) EXISTING GENERAL
El 9) PROPOSED ZONING
PLAN
DESIGNATION
TR 7) PROWSED GENERAL PLAN m
ACREAGE
10) GROSS SITE
11) PROPOSED NUMBER OF 12) PROPOSED NUMBER F] 13) TYPE OF SUBDMSION
RESIDENTIAL UNITS
(RESIDENTIAL,, COMMERCIAL ,INDUSTRIAL)
14) NUMBER OF EXISTlNG RESIDENTIAL 171
UNITS
15) PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL 16) PROPOSED COMMERCIAL
OFFICE/SQUARE FOOTAGE
- JOB NO. SH769
CKY OF ChRLSBm IAN0 USE REVIEW APPLICATION FORM PAGE 2 OF 2
17) PERCENTAGE OF PROPOSED PRakcT IN OPEN SPACE pi--]
le) PROPOSED SEWER USAGH IN EQUN- DWULlNG I."S 13j
IErI 19) PROPOSED INCRMSE IN AVERAGE DAlLY TRAFFIC
20) PROJECT NAME:' CARLSBAD SHELL I
21) BRlEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECR REMODEL EXISTING SERVICE STATION;
CONVERSION TO CONVENIENCE STORE WITH A SELF-SERVICE IN -
CARWASH AND NEW SITE DESIGN.
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FEE COMPUTATION:
APPLICA'RON 'IYPB FEE REQUIRED 1
- CITY OF CARLSBAD
VILLAGE DRIVE .GARLSBAD, CAL~FORNIA 92008
434-2867
ACCOUNT NO.
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NOT VALID UNLESS VALIDATED BY
CASH REGISTER
JOB NO. SH769
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
The following information must be disclosed:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Amlicant
List the names and addresses of all persons having a financial interest in the application.
SHELL OIL COMPANY
511 N BROOKHURST STREET
' ANAHEIM, CA 92803
Owner
List the names and addresses of all persons having any ownership interest in the property involved.
SHELL OIL COMPANY ARTHUR E. FRANKS
511 N BROOKHURST STREET 1145 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DR.
ANAHEIM, CA 92803 CARLSBAD, CA 97803
If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names am
addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares in the corporation or owning any pannershq
interest in the partnership.
If any person idmtlfbd punuurt to (1) or (2) above is a non-profn organization or a trust, list the names an' addresses of any person sewing as officer or director d the nonprofit organization or as trustee or beneficlar of the trust.
Disclosure Statement
(Over)
Page 2
5. Have you had more than $250 worth of business transacted I.. with any member of 'City staff. 8carc
Commissionq, Committees and Council within the past twelve months? S
Yes - NO 2 If yes, please indicate person(s)
I - Perron la dotinod u: 'Any tndividual. firm. copmnorrhip. jointvonturo. urociation. social club. IrrUmd orgmuation. corporatlon. oatat.. trust.
~.COIVH. syndicate. thr and any olhor county, cq and county. cq muntclpahty. dirtnet or omu p01nic.l rubdivwon. or any othor grab0 or I
~omti~nat~on acnng u a unto I I
(NOT: Attach additional pages as necessq.)
s* JEFF STEGMAN
Print or type name of Owner
SUSAN L. TAGUE
Print of typo name d applicant
JOB NO. SH769
1
PROJECT DESCRIPTfON/EXPlANATION
Please describe fully the proposed project. Include any details necessary to adequately
explain the scope andor operation of the proposed project. You may also include any
background information and supporting statements regarding the reasons for, or
appropriateness of, the application. Use 'an addendum stieet if necessary.
Description/Explanation.
THE REMODEL OF THE EXISTING SERVICE STATION, 2,470 SQ.FT., TO A
NEW EXTERIOR FINISHES FOR BUILDING AND CANOPY. THE SITE IS REDESIGNED, INCLUDING THE REMOVAL OF A FULL SERVICE ISLAND,
UPGRADED LANDSCAPING AND NEW ORIENTATION OF DRIVEWAYS.
CONVENIENCE STORE INCLUDING, A NEW IN-BAY AUTOMATIC CARWASH, AND
Aw. 4191 ProjOosc.frm
JUSTIFICATION FOR VARIANCE
1.
The remodel project is designed to function within the limits and restraints of existing
conditions. The site is of adequate size and shape for the intendended use and is designed to
provide safe and manageable conditions for the patrons of the new use. Perimeter planters, if
increased in width (from the existing width), will jeopardize the safety and manageability of the
site in two locations.
At the queuing lane and entry to the new car wash, an increase in planter width to 6’-0”, would
reduce both the lane width and turning radius to below City’s safe standards. The lane and turn
would be unacceptable to the City and rendered unusable, bringing the project to a hault.
The City has no standards for the second location at the pump lane. Shell through years of
day-in and day-out operations have developed minimum standards. Increasing the street planter
to 6’-0” in width ( from the existing width) would reduce the lane to below a minimum and
result in a hard to manage condition, (made even more difficuit by the topography upon
approach). This condition would be unsafe for both vehicles and pedestrians. In addition, with
the elemination of the eastward pump island, an increase in volume is expected at this pump
island. The lane will become a point of congestion, and being so close to the driveway, it will
be detrimental and unsafe to pedestrian and vehicle flow along Carlsbad Village Drive.
JUSTIFICATION FOR VARIANCE
2.
Widening the planters at the carwash area will make or break the improvement project as a
whole. Reducing the lane and turning radius to below City requirements would not be
acceptable to the City, and would stop the project.
Reducing vehicIe lanes in either location to provide an additional 1 to 2 feet of planting would
result in repeated property damages. Cars will have difficulty maneuvering in these areas and
will hit the curbs and islands, the planting, and the new low height wall. Keeping these areas
in a well maintained condition will be a constant hardship for the owner.
Congestion will be another problem in these two areas. Congestion in reduced vehicle lanes
will increase the waiting time in lines, interfere with on site circulation, traffic on the streets
and in the public right-of-way, and increase the chance of accidents on and off the site.
All of this is substantially detrimental to the preservation and enjoyment of the property once
improved.
JUSTIFICATION FOR VARIANCE
Planters, if they take precedence and are increased in width in these two areas, would create
dangerous conditions. Conditions which would be detrimental to the safety and well being of
the public both on and off the site.
Granting this variance would allow the site circulation to function efficiently and safely as
designed. Through the planning process a site design was developed that functions best with
the improvements and new uses. Traffic and circulation would be improved over the existing
use. The public welfare and protection of property would be bettered with the approval of this
variance.
JUSTIFICATION FOR VARIANCE
4.
The planning process of this project is a tool with which the City can bring existing sites into
compliance and up-to-date with the City’s comprehensive plan. This project is a prime
example of how well this tool works. The new uses are desirable for the Community and are
consistent with the Zoning Ordinance. The improvements are in harmony with the various
elements surrounding the site and are compatible with adjacent uses. The engineering aspects
of the site will comply with City requirements regarding curb cuts, isles and lanes, parking and
queuing areas. The existing site signage is a non-complying condition and this will be brought
into compliance. The landscaping in all ways (other than the two subject areas) is brought into
compliance. At these two subject areas landscaping has been enhanced to provide adequate
screening as requested. A low height block wall is added at the carwash queuing lane as
requested by the City. The upgrades proposed in landscaping on the site along the perimeter
and at the interior meet the intention of the Ordinance landscape requirement. The minimum
perimeter planting area is exceeded by 11 % .
Granting of this variance would give a green light to a project that would result with a site in
nearly total compliance. The site would be upgraded from existing conditions, in all aspects.
The project then being in keeping with the development and coincide with the comprehensive
plan.