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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPIP 97-04; Cornerstone Corporate Centre; Planned Industrial Permit (PIP) (7).’ ” ” ‘T,r$p$s ,, Real Estate Development, Asset & Property Management September 5, 1997 Christer Westman Planning Department CITY OF CARLSBAD Community Development Building 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, CA 92009-1 576 RE: Cornerstone Corporate Centre Lot 11 (PIP Case No. 97-04 / PUD 97-10 / HDP 97-97) Via Facsimile & U.S. Mail 438-0894 Dear Christer: Once again, thank you for taking time fiom your busy schedule to discuss the above referenced project with Scott Merry and myself. We are pleased the project has been passed along fiom Terri to another planner with knowledge of the project’s history. In an attempt to expedite the balance of the processing issues requiring resolution, I thought it might be helpful to summarize the pertinent points of our discussion this afternoon. Obviously, we are anxious to commence the grading of the site as soon as possible, especially considering the potentially wet winter predicted by most forecasts. I have broken down our discussions of this afternoon into four categories. These are (i) PIP / PUD / HDP processing and Negative Declaration processing - Lot 1 1, (ii) Engineering Department Plan Check of Grading Plan, (iii) processing and approval of landscape plans, and (iv) Conditional Use Permit requirement for Lot 7. PIP / PUD / HDP and Negative Declaration - Lot 11 Before leaving your office today, Ken Quon passed along his formal comments on the above referenced PIP / PUD / HDP submittals. In reviewing both the Planning and Engineering Department’s comments on these submittals, it appears the information required by both departments to deem the application complete are minor in nature. We will be prepared to re- submit the plans with all requested additional information and clarifications on or before Wednesday, September 10, 1997. As we discussed this afternoon, we would greatly appreciate your drafting your findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment between now and the time of our re-submittal so that upon your deeming our application complete, the Negative Declaration can be noticed immediately. We would also request your expeditious review of our re-submitted PIP package next week. 5050 Avenida Encinas, Suite 350 Carlsbad, California 92008 619-438-4242 FAX: 619-438-0046 Christer Westman September 5, 1997 Page 2 Engineering Department Plan Check of Grading Plan As we discussed this afternoon, the Engineering Department has halted the processing of our submitted grading plan for Lots 7, 8 and 1 1, as Terri was uncomfortable reviewing the grading plans until such time as the PIP / PUD / HDP applications were approved by the Planning Department. While we understand these applications need to be approved prior to issuance of a grading permit, we respectfully request the Planning Department’s concurrent review of the grading plan with the above referenced land use applications. As you stated this afternoon, this would appear feasible, dependent, of course, upon the Engineering Department’s comments on the PIP / PUD / HDP submittals. I think you would agree that Ken Quon’s response to the submittals does not require any major re-design of the project. The concurrent processing of the grading plan, and the above referenced applications, would provide for the issuance of a grading permit at a much earlier date than if the grading plan had to wait until the PIP / PUD / HDP’s were finalized. Landscape Plans During our conversation, you informed us that it is standard policy that landscape plans must be approved prior to grading permit issuance. We have submitted a Landscape Plan / Erosion Control Plan for the slopes in and around Lots 7,8 and 1 1. We are hopeful that upon approval of these perimeter slope landscape plans, a grading permit can be issued. We would request that the grading permit issuance be contingent upon approval of these perimeter slope landscape plans, and that the building permit issuance be contingent upon approval of the on-site landscape plans. The on-site landscape plan construction documents will be submitted to the City prior to the end of next week. Conditional Use Permit Requirement For Lot 9 Lastly, we discussed whether or not the development of an office building on Lot 7 would require the processing of a Site Development Plan (“SDP”) and a Conditional Use Permit (“CUP”) through the Planning Commission. It was our understanding from Mr. Holzmiller last May that the development of a professional office building on Lot 7 would not require an SDP or CUP. We would ask that you review the Carlsbad Airport Centre’s Specific Plan (SP 181-A) and provide us written confirmation of whether of not the SDP or CUP will be required for Lot 7. These are the issues of utmost concern needing resolution so that a grading permit can be issued in a timely manner. We very much appreciate the cooperation extended to us by Terri Woods and Gary Wayne over the past several months, and once again request the Planning Department’s assistance to help facilitate delivery of this office space to our Carlsbad-based tenant. Again, thank you for taking time to discuss these issues with us and we look forward to working expeditiously with the City of Carlsbad to conclude these land use applications. Christer Westman September 5, 1997 Page 3 Should you have any questions, comments or corrections to my recollection of our discussion, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. Sincerely, {L John Couvillion && L, Vice President - Development JC/jdg cc: Scott L. Merry, Ninteman Construction Company James McCann, Newport National Corporation