HomeMy WebLinkAboutCT 98-12; Magnolia Gardens; Tentative Map (CT) (24)mm RECEIVED
July 14, 1999
JUL 141999
Honorable Mayor Lewis and r*iT\/ ne r*ADi on
Members of the City Council CITY OP CAKLSBAD
City of Carlsbad PLANNING DEPT.
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Re: Council Hearings of July 6,1999 and July 20,1999
Magnolia Gardens: CT 98-12, SDP 98-22
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council:
Pacific Scene Financial, LLC (PSF) is applicant for the above referenced project. As we
understand it, the Council has directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution denying
our application. Accordingly, we ask that Council remove the substitute resolution from
the consent calendar for discussion, and instead take the following actions outlined in this
letter.
The unusual configuration of the property necessitated some unusual design features.
However, all requirements for the proposed design have been met or exceeded. PSF
contacted neighboring property owners to see whether it could purchase adjacent land to
simplify the design, but has been unsuccessful to date. PSF is once again in contact with
the adjacent property owners and is negotiating in good faith. We hope to have some
resolution within the next two or three weeks. The Carlsbad Unified School District has
offered to meet with us to discuss various possibilities.
We understand that a resolution rejecting the project will be brought to the Council on
July 20, 1999. PSF respectfully requests that Council:
1. Remove the substitute Resolution from the "Consent Calendar" for discussion.
2. "Rescind, repeal, cancel or otherwise nullify" its July 6, 1999 decision.
3. Provide clear direction for PSF and staff to redesign the layout.
4. Continue the project for 30 days to allow the applicant to negotiate with
landowners and review other possible layouts.
5. Order the matter set for another noticed; public hearing after the redesign has
been completed.
We have enclosed some possible layouts for your review that would reduce the number
of "pan-handle lots" to between three and five instead of seven. Panhandle lots are
common in this area of the City; in fact there are four within the same block as this
project. However, we would prefer a more standard lot layout. PSF has worked diligently
with staff to provide access to adjacent property owners for future development. We have
consistently tried to design the project without the need for variances or waivers to design
criteria. If a variance for minimum lot depth was allowed, Public Street "A" could be
Pacific Scene Financial, LLC
2505 Congress Street, Suite 220
San Diego, California 92110
Tel: 619.299.5112 I Fax: 619.299.1876
extended easterly to Valley Street. Unless directed otherwise, PSF will continue to apply
the required standards in its redesign efforts.
I would be happy to make myself available to the Council members or staff to discuss
any comments or concerns they may have.
I thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
Sincerely,
Pacific Scene Financial, LLC
Dennis M. Ferdig
Vice President
Cc: City Attorney
City Manager
Michael Holzmiller
Don Neu
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