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June 14,1999
Ms. Elaine Blackbum Ci of Carlsbad
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, California 92009-1 576
Dear Elaine:
Thank you for the letter frwn Michael Holzmiller dated May 21,1999. Per the requests of the letter and
our discussions, we have re-submitted with the requested changes outlined below including the
additional Planned Industrial Permit ("PIP") fee of $2,780. We look fotward to the opportunity to meet with you again to discuss our project and answer any additional questions you may have. I have
summarized the changes we have made based on the numbers in the above referenced letter.
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We have paid the additional PIP fee of $2,780. All of the chedrlist items for the PIP are covered
with the submissions of our CUP (except employee eating areas which are excluded since the
office space does not exceed 5,000 square feet).
Location, width, street grades and centerline radii have been added by Masson & Associates to the
Grading Plan
Street Cross Sections have been added by Masson & Associates to the Grading Plan. The new
street sections for Palomar Airport Road are based on the new improvement plans being currently completed by the Ciy of Carlsbad.
ADT's have been added to the site plan based on SANDAG's estimate of 2 per 1 ,OW square feet
of storage or 273. Based on previous traffic studies completed for us by ORoutke Engineering,
the actual traftic generated by the project is closer to 66 (.049 dailytrips per storage unit).
The wall heights, fencing heights and material of the perimeter security has been better indicated by Masson and Associates on the Grading Plan
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1. Name of sewer, water and school district have been added to the plans by Masson and Associates
on the Grading Plan.
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Facilities and utilities have been labeled as "existing" or "proposed" by Masson and Associates on
the Grading Plan.
Required palking spaces have been based on the 1,275 square foot office (4/1,000) and the two
caretakers/security units on the property which totals 8. A total of 13 parking spaces are provided
for on-site including 3 interior spaces for the caretaker units.
Please see Planning List of Rems #4
Please see Planning List of Items #5
Please see Planning List of Items #2
Please see Planning List of Items #2
We have listed the proposed new easements for SDG&E and Carlsbad Water District on the
Grading Plans. The existing 30 foot private road easement will be abandoned upon installation of
the new water line and other utilities. A water line plan has been submitted and is currently being
plan checked (Drawing 381-1 submitted 6/3/99) by Richard Goedert (760-438-3367 ext. 7122), and
SDG&E is currently designing their relocation of the gas and electric utilities.
The 42 truck tuming radii has been used throughout the project and is shown on the Grading Plan, except for the one-way condition around Building D. This one-way condition has been approved
with Mr. Mike Smith, the Fire Marshall of the Carlsbad Fire Department . They will require
additional fire department connections at the east end of Building D but do not need fire truck
access along the one way drive around Building D.
10. We do not have improvement plans for the adjacent access point to the McRoski property
(property to the west). We have shown the entire easement recorded on title allowing a driveway
access to that property. We respectfully request that you review the McRoski improvement plans for that property. We have relocated gates to allow for any driveway access within said easement.
The driveway alley approach from Palomar Airport Road will be based on the Carlsbad standard
Alley Approach not the Ci of San Diego standard per my conversation with Ken Quon (5/99) and is indicated on the Grading Plan.
11. Location, size and type of dsting and proposed utilities have been included by Masson and
Associates on the Grading Plan.
12. A hydrology analysis prepared by K&S Engineering was provided in the original CUP submission.
I have met personally with Ken Quon and Bob lmsande of K&S and Mr. Quon agreed that this report was sufficient to satisfy this condition (he never received from original submission).
13. Topographical contours have been provided by Masson and Associates on the Grading Plan.
1. We have ohtained a better indication of the location of the 65 CNEL line on our property (see
SANDAG plot). As you can see it bise- the property which means the lower security unit is not affected but the northem caretakers unit dearly lies within the 6570 CNEL boundaries. Gwen the two entrance locations of the site, we feel both units are imperative for the safe and sufiiaent
operation of our facility to protect and maintain the public's interest. Security is of major importance
to our customers and both caretakers are assumed to be manned and operated to provide security
for the site.
Per our noise study from Pacific Noise Control located in Vista, the noise can be mitigated to
acceptable levels within the northem caretaker unit. The City of Carlsbad Land Use Compatibiky
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for Community Noise Environments state that new construction should’ and can provide for noise
mitigation features. The caretakers and security units are integral to the operation of our business.
The caretaker unit is not a typical residential unit as there is no yard or exterior area as with a
normal residential use and their will be no children based on the requirements for our managers.
Because the residents will not be able to go outside, the interior noise levels can be mitigated to
acceptable levels and it is an important and integral requirement for the proper operation of our
site, we would request that both the caretaker unit within the 65 CNEL and the security unit outside
the 65 CNEL be approved.
Although SANDAG would not give me a definitive answer until requested in writing by the Ci of
Carlsbad, they did give a verbal indication that a single caretaker unit for a self storage facility with
noise mitigation could be approved within the 6570 CNEL designation. In addition, Palomar
Airport has a voluntary noise abatement program which limits the jet aircraft from the hours of 10
pm and 7 am which would further limit the affect of noise on both caretaker units.
We will submii at a future date a preliminary signage plan which will show the location, height and
size of the monument sign in accordance with the Specific Plan 181 (A).
The CUP number has been added to the Sie Plan and Grading Plan and a space for the PIP
number has also been provided.
The site plan and landscaping plans are now consistent
The trash enclosure and parking space that was previously in the side-yard setback has been relocated. The trash enclosure location is better as trash service will be provided from Corte Del
Cedro. For your information, we do not allow any customer to use our trash bins. They must
remove all of their belongings, induding trash, from the property which limits the amount of trash
that is generated on site.
We have indicated the setback lines on the plans and have identified only one area where the
fenang lies within the setback area. This is along the front drive aisle which is subject to the 50
foot setback and normally requires a maximum 36” fence versus the 8 foot wrought iron fence we
are requesting. Again, security is a significant issue of concern for us and our customers and the 8
foot fence allows us to provide the necessary security for our customers without any visual impact from the street. Based on the “sunken” nature of our site and the fad that the visibillty of this
fenang along Palomar Airport Road would truly be limited, we need your assistance and support
on this matter.
All set backs, including the 40 rear setback, have been landscaped as indicated on the landscape
plan. The only two areas which are not is the secondary access driveway out to Corte Del Cedro
which needs to remain and the side yard within the access easement to the McRosky property.
This sideyard could be temporarily landscaped within minimal landscaping until the access drive is
actually completed.
We will make some additional enhancements to the exterior elevations and provide for your review
shortly.
We will not have Outdoor Storage but do request the ability for screened RV Parking during the
phasing of Building D for the project. There is strong local demand and this use can be considered as an accessory use.
1. We have now included only one (1) Site Plan prepared by Lany Winters and one (1) preliminary
grading plan prepared by Masson and Associates with all of the requested infomation.
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The 30' access easement off Palomar Airport Road will remain as this will be the primary access to
the property for our customers. The remaining utili easement will be abandoned once the new
SDG&E utilities and water line has been installed and new easements have been recorded. This
is all in process with SDG&E and Carlsbad Municipal Water District.
We have included the 42 foot truck turning radius on the plans which shows sufficient turning
radius throughout the site. The drive-aisle around Building D is for one-way traffic only and will not
be utilized by the fire department which should limit the need for a 42 foot turning radius
requirement (see Engineering List of Items - #9)
The access drive will be an alley approach to Ci of Carfsbad requirements goJ San Diego
Regional Standards per my discussion with Ken Quon. Masson & Associates has referenced the
Carlsbad standard drawing on its plans.
Reference Points have been included by Masson and Associates on the Grading Plan.
The project will require a looped water system. The new water line plan has been submitted
(Drawing 381-1) and is currently being plan checked by Richard Goedert of the Carlsbad Municipal
Water District. Mr. Mike Smith, Catlsbad Fire Marshall, has also approved the location of the fire
hydrants depicted on the water plan.
We thank you for your efforts and consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have
any questions.
Enclosure: Site Urn, oradng Urn, SanDag CML UN UPFee -Q- 3eA 14 &&(kmd+
Cc: Anthony R. Can; Msbad Seif SYofage LLC
George Lounsbary - Masson & Associates
Larry Winters - Winters & Associates