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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP 85-04; Austin Pacific Office Complex; Redevelopment Permits (RP) (2)e: Juiy.|17';, 1987 Tb:\^^ COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT MANAGER FROM: ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - TRAFFIC REQUEST FOR TWO HOUR PARKING ZONE ON ARBUCKLE PLACE As requested. Staff has reviewed the parking conditions on Arbuckle Place and found sufficient parking to be available in both the 23 space parking lot and the 14 on street spaces adjacent to Mr. Jim Hirschberg's property. Since the building is surrounded by single family homes, parking demands are not conflicting between the two different land uses. Other property owners on Arbuckle Place are parking on their own property or directly adjacent, and are not interfering with the parking areas available for Mr. Hirschberg's property. Arbuckle Place is only partially improved. When fully completed there should be an increase in parking availability and any parking deficiencies will improve. Staff recommends leaving parking as it is and including this street in the downtown parking study. At that time it can be determined if a two-hour parking zone would be recommended by your department. I tried to contact Mr. Jim Hirschberg on numerous occasions and was referred by phone to a Pennsylvania listing. Staff believes that this item should be dropped from the Traffic Safety Commission agenda at this time pending further study. Please let us know if you want this matter scheduled for the Traffic Safety Commission consideration. Please contact me if you have any questions or comments regarding our recommendations. MARTIN LAUBER Assistant Civil Engineer - Traffic Division ML: rp c: City Engineer Principal Civil Engineer - Traffic Division 4//i^e r^y^oU^SLs ^e^^^Ar-k 9 JUL 15J7 ^T\W MARCH 13, 1987 TO: TRAFFIC ENGINEER, BOB JOHNSON FRON: Coiimunity Redevelopment Manager REQUEST FOR TWO HOUR PARKING ZONE I'm forwarding this request from a property owner to you for your consideration. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. CHRIS SALOMONE CS:al City of Carlsbad City Manager 2075 Las Palmas Carlsbad, CA 92008 February 2, 1987 Dear Sir: I have just completed the construction at 2777 Jefferson St. I have worked construction to reach completion. a new office building located over 2 years in planning and As part of the City requirements when I was ready for construction, I had to pull a building permit and pay various fees to the various agencies. I thought that at that time, I was through paying all my fees. I came to find out that I would be required to pay for more building permits as it became necessary to construct the improvements within the building. This came as quite a shock to me however, it was part of the learning process for office construction. As it became time for these new permits to be pulled, I was notified that I would not be able to obtain them unless I signed some kind of fee agreement. I signed 6 fee agreements for 6 tenant improvements. These agreements were different from the one I signed for the construction of the building. Now I wish to sell this property (only because my fees ran me into trouble financially) and I find that I cannnot have these fee agreements released. I was told by Helen at the building dept. that what I signed will remain on my title until sometime in 1988 and that it is equivalent to a blank check for the city to write in some amount for some fees at some future time. If this is the case, then it is apparent to me that due to the time it took and fees to pay and changes to make which has caused me to have to sell my building, and now due to these fee agreements which create an open lien prevent me from being able to sell my building I will soon go broke. I need your assistance. I have always tried to play by the rules, but your rules keep changing and now it has become quite serious. Respectfully, Jim Hirschberg 434-4576 Mr. Harold Johnson City Engineer City of Carlsbad 2075 Las Palmas Carlsbad, CA 92008 February 1, 1987 RE: 2777 JEFFERSON ST. PD#260 Dear Mr. Johnson: I respectfully request that the bond(s) that are currently on file for the above referenced project, be released as this project has been completed and signed off by your office and the City of Carlsbad. I would also like any fee agreements recorded against this property, released if possible. I am in the process of selling this building and these items reflect on the title. My address for future mailing is: Jim Hirschberg c/o J.S.H. LTD. P.O. Box 597 Carlsabd, CA 92008 Thank you. Jim Hirschberg January 28, 1987 TO: COMNUNITY REDEVELOPMENT NANAGER FRON: Jim Hirschberg RE: PARKING AND TRAFFIC ON ARBUCKLE PLACE I would like to formally request that the traffic circulation and parking on Arbuckle Place, between Jefferson and Madison in the Redevelopment Area be reviewed by the appropriate authority and that it be taken into consideration that the parking be limited to two hours during business hours. I have personally met with the property owners and representing the tenants of the Austin/Pacific office complex. I am aware that two hour parking can be accomplished in the Redevelopment Area and has recently been studied and action transpired to accommodate other requests. Please call if I can be of any assistance regarding this request. I can be reached at 439-1401. u snr I m - CU F I DEVELOPMENT COMPANY City Of Carlsbad Design Review Board 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 June 25, 1985 Re: Variance request for Austin Pacific office building street standard (parkway) Dear Sir: Based upon a previous meeting attended by Chris Salamone, Walter Brown, Jim Hirschberg and myself, we progressed to a point of approval on the above project with plans for the widening of Arbuckle Street from 18 ft. to 20 ft. and a parkway of 8 ft. instead of 10 ft., granting, however; a 2 ft. easement to provide for the necessary street requirements. Even though this one million dollar building is being constructed in the Carlsbad Redevelopment Area, up to this point, no concessions or variances from strict city codes have been requested or granted. We have cooperated with staff in making all suggested changes to our original design. Today we have just been advised that the future of our project is in danger due to the fact that the street standard of a 20ft. street and a 10ft. parkway is being required, a requirement that we understood to be waved per our above mentioned meeting. We feel that because of the apparent misunderstanding, and due to the following factors, a street standard variance (parkway) should be accorded us for this project. 1. Other parkway variances have been granted throughout the city, both in and out of the Redevelopment Area. 2. This variance would in no way adversely effect the neighborhood or adjoining properties as we control all the property on the south side of Arbuckle. 3. With the 2 ft. easement, we have already agreed to provide the city, there will be no effect on either our property, traffic flow, pedestrians, or the city's access to the 30ft.. 4. We comply with all the requirements of the planning department and this variance will have no effect on our designs or plans. 5. Without this variance, our entire project will be jeopardized and considering this is within the Redevelopment Area, we feel that the granting of such a variance would be beneficial to the city and the neighborhood. P.O, BOX 597 • CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA • 92008 U 5~r I l\l - CJ F I DEVELOPMENT COMPANY We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your approval June 12th. Respectfully, Bob Storey P.O.BOX 597 • CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA • 92008 DEVELOPMENTAL B ^^g^ B 1200 ELM AVENUE SERVICES W^^J^M CARLSBAD, CA 92008-1989 LAND USE PLANNING OFFICE ^^gg^y 438-5591 Citp of tavlshah May 31, 1985 J. S. H. Ltd. 2942 Harding Street Carlsbad, CA 92008 SUBJECT: RP 85-4 - Austin-Pacific Preliminary staff Report The preliminary staff report for the dbove referenced proiect has been completed. A copy of the report, including the recom- mendation and conditions, is enclosed. This preliminary report will be discussed by staff at the Development Coordinating Committee (D.C.C.) meeting which will be held on June 4, 1985, beginning at 10:00 a.m. If you have any questions concerning the report, you may attend the D.C.C. meeting. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact the Land Use Planninq Office at 438-5591. CITY OF CARLSBAD MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER Land Use Planning Manager By: Land Use Planning Office MJH:ad Enclosure May 31, 1985 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: City Engineer PR 85-4 REQUEST FOR STANDARD VARIANCE The Austin Pacific Development Company requested a variance from City Design Standards. In accordance with Section 18 of the Street Design Criteria of the City Standards, the Planning Commission shall have the authority as an administrative act to grant variances to the City Standards provided the following findings can be met: 1. That there are extraordinary or unusual circumstances or conditions applicable to the situation of surrounding property necessitating a variance of the Standards. 2. That the granting of such variance will not cause substantial drainage problems. 3. That the granting of such variance will not conflict with existing or future traffic and parking demands or pedestrian or bicycle use. 4. That the granting of such variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity in which the variance is granted. 5. That the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. City staff has reviewed the variance request and is making the recommendation that follows in this memorandum. 1. Location: Arbuckle Place between Madison Street and Jefferson Street. Request: To grant a two foot easement in lieu of a two foot street dedication. Reason: The proposed building falls within the required ten-foot building setback area. Staff Recommendation: Denial Explanation: Staff can make all but one of the necessary findings. Specifically: May 31, 1985 PR 85-4 REQUEST FOR STANDARD VARIANCE Page: 2 1. There are no unusual or extraordinary circumstances to necessitate this variance. Arbuckle Place is designated as a local street with a 60-foot right-of-way and a 40-foot curb to curb street width. The sight distance requirements at the inter- sect ion of Arbuckle Place and Jefferson Street can be provided with the building in its proposed location. The 2' variance would not effect this. DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES LAND USE PLANNING OFFICE 1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSBAD, CA 92008-1989 (619) 438-5591 Citp of tavlihah May 16, 1985 ^2^ Mr. Jim Hirschberg 2942 Harding Street Carlsbad, CA 92008 RE: RP 85-4 - Austin-Pacific Office Comnlex A new ordinance has been adopted by the City of Carlsbad regarding public notice procedures (Ordinance No. 9578). This ordinance requires noticing property owners within a 600* radius of a proposed project which is scheduled for a public hearing. The previous requirement was a 300' radius, for which you submitted as part of your application a list of property owners with assessor parcel numbers and either one or two sets of envelopes. Although your project has been submitted already, it will be scheduled for a public hearing after the ordinance takes effect (June 6, 1985); therefore, it is ncessary for you to update the public notice package that was submitted. Please submit to the Land Use Planning Office the names, addresses and assessor parcel numbers (on a list and on stamped envelopes) of those property owners between the 300' and 600' radius. This should be done by June 1. If you have any questions, please contact the planner for your project. Sincerely, . Michael J. IJolzmiXler Land Use Planning Manager MJH:NR;ad DEVELOPMENTAL • 1200 ELM AVENUE SERVICES W4W^ CARLSBAD, CA 92008-1989 LAND USE PLANNING OFFICE 438-5591 Citp of Cartebab March 11, 1985 Jim Hirschberg 2942 Harding Street Carlsbad, CA 92008 RE: AUSTIN-PACIFIC - RP 85-4 The Director of Building and Planning, the City Engineer and the Land Use Planning Manager have reviewed the application you submitted for the above-referenced project. Based upon this review, it has been determined that there are major problems associated with your application which must be addressed before this application can be scheduled for a Planning Commission hearing. The problems or issues are listed below. Also, the name of the project planner and project engineer is provided. You should set-up a meeting to discuss the issues with the appropriate staff member. Once the problems/issues have been addressed, your application will then be scheduled for a hearing. Problems/issues Project Planner Planning; 1) Parking design. Adrienne Landers Engineering; 1) Needs topography and drainage Project Engineer information. WALTER BROWN 2) Stamped concrete in R-O-W, u DEVELOPMENT Mr. Chris Salamone Redevelopment Director City of Carlsbad September 26, 1985 wmwmmmm mm I IU - CZJ F I COMPANY Dear Chris: Please find attached, copies of the cost estimate for the undergrounding of the utilities to our project. I understand that the City of Carlsbad has a fund to help new projects such as ours in the redevelopment area, for the specific purpose of undergrounding the utilities. I am formally requesting that our new office complex (to be built) at the corner of Jefferson St. and Arbuckle St. be considered as a very much needed redevelopment project in that old dangerous buildings are being replaced with one new modern one , and as such qualifies for monies from this utility fund. Respectfully, chberg 'Austin-Pacific Office Complex JH/cs P.O. BOX 597 • CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA • 92008 5Z?% San Diego Gas & Electric September 11, 1985 NORTH COAST DISTRICT OFFICE PLA 520'-E NO. MOPAC 99254-01 W.O. 2108875 f/if COPY Austin-Pacific Developraent Company P.O. Box 597 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Attention: Jim Hirschberg Gentlemen: Due to the street improvements required by the City of Carlsbad, you requested a cost estimate to relocate our electric overhead facilities at 2777 Jefferson Street in the City of Carlsbad . SDG&E will relocate the facilities for the estimated cost of $6845.00. This offer is contingent upon: a) Acceptance of the offer within 60 days of the date of this letter. b) Being able to complete our work within 120 days from the date of acceptance of the offer. Delay of work caused by telephone or cable T.V. companies may be reviewed by SDG&E for additional customer billing. c) Receipt of final improvement plans. If the estimated cost is greater than the actual cost of the work, SDG&E will refund the over-payment except where the amount is less than $25.00. Any change in the physical conditions or a change in the design on which this estimate was based will stop our relocation work until our design is reviewed and re-estimated. If the change results in more costly work, the additional cost must be paid or billing arrangements negotiated and approved before work will be resumed. Whenever differences between the preliminary and final street improvement plans or actual construction and final plans require a revision of the work order or additional relocation work, the applicant agrees to pay all engineering fees and associated construction costs incurred by SDG&E due to such differences. Such differences may also require rescheduling of SDG&E design and construction work provided for in this agreement. The above cost does not include any work by the telephone company (or cable T.V. company). Please call them for any charges they may have to relocate their facilities. CANNON INDUSTRIAL PARK • 5315 AVENIDA OARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008 • (619) 438-6000 -2- Before excavating in the vicinity of gas or underground electric faciUties, please call SDG&E Mark Out Service at 1-800-422-4133. Within 48 hours, we can indicate the location of SDG&E facilities on the job site. Since your improvement plans do not indicate street lights, it's important that you contact the City of Carlsbad for their requirements prior to our final design. This will avoid costly and unnecessary delays to your project. Sincerely Michele M. Jones Planner Phone: 438-6048 /cr cc: District Accountant SD^E San Diego Gas & Electric September 11, 1985 NORTH COAST DISTRICT OFFICE PLA 52 O^E NO. MOPAC 99254-02 W.O. 2108870 Austin-Pacific Development Co. P.O. Box 597 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Attention: Jim Hirschberg Gentlemen: You may be interested to know that design and costs have been prepared to install underground electric facilities to 2777 Jefferson Street, Carlsbad. Electric service will be supplied under the provisions of Electric Rule 16. In accordance with this rule, you or your contractor are responsible for the trench, backfill, conduit, pad grounding and concrete transformer pad. This will include the 1-4 inch primary conduit* frcM pole 30776 to the transformer pad, and 3-3 inch condiiits to the metering facilities. You will also be responsible for the maintenance of the facilities you install for the duration of your service. To complete the service, we will install the transformer and 100 feet of electric conductors at no cost to you. Your cost for cable in excess of 100 feet and cable pole material is $715.00. Manufacturers' drawings of the switchboard, bus configuration, and metering arrangement must be submitted to our Electric Meter Shop prior to fabrication. It shall be your responsibility to thoroughly familiarize all of your Agents with the contents of the Standards, specifications, and drawings and to accurately advise SDG&E of your construction schedule. SDG&E will be represented in the field by an Inspector and all work and material shall be subject at all times to inspection by the Inspector. * To ensure that your service is installed in a timely manner, * * please follow instructions contained in the Standards, speciflca-* * tions and drawings enclosed, use only SDG&E approved materials, * * and coordinate the installation with our Inspector by calling * * before 2:00 p.m. one work day prior to the date inspection is * * needed. Phone: 438-6229, North Coast Operating District. * Inspection of your work by our Inspector is required at the trenching, conduit installation, conduit mandreling, backfill, compaction stages. (Cross out any steps not applicable.) At each stage of construction, if SDG&E's crews are needed, they will be dispatched as available after the Inspector has verified that you have satisfactorily performed your portion of the work. CANNON INDUSTRIALPARK. 5315 AVENIDAENCINAS. CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008 • (619) .000 -2- In the event that modification of the specification or construction drawings is required or desired, such modification may be made by mutual agreement in writing between Applicant and Utility. Minor changes in construction resulting from adverse field conditions may be approved in writing at the job site by the Inspector, when warranted to facilitate construction. All materials, work, and work areas shall comply with the William-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act, CAL-OSHA Act, and all other applicable Federal, State, or local safety laws or rules that are necessary to protect Appliant's and Utility's employees, the public, and workers during the time of construction. Applicant shall take all steps to protect property adjacent to the construction project from damage resulting from work specified and performed hereunder. Final acceptance by SDG&E will be made when you have satisfactorily completed all work and Improvements as called for in the Contract Documents. You will be required to correct all defects which become evident at any time prior to final acceptance of your work by SDG&E. The cost of all repairs, both material and labor, shall be borne by you. Care, custody, and control of the work and facilities shall pass to SDG&E only upon final acceptance. Applicant expressly represents and warrants that all the work performed and all the materials used in meeting Applicant's obligations under this Agreement Document are in conformity with the Contract Document and are free from defects in workmanship. This warranty shall commence upon receipt by Applicant of Utility's final acceptance and shall expire one year from that date. Applicant agrees to correct to the satisfaction of the Utility and any governmental agencies having jurisdiction, and at its expense, any breach of this warranty such as may become apparent during the period of the warranty. You will need an excavation permit from the City of Carlsbad prior to any excavation work in street property. I suggest you contact the Pacific Bell/General Telephone Company and the local cable television company for their specifications and charges. Please send your check for $715.00 to our District Accountant in the enclosed envelope. Once all necessary rights of way are obtained, and your check is received in our office, your construction order will be issued. All costs and installation responsibilities for your project are based on current rules and prices and are subject to change after October 15, 1985 . If, after that date, it becomes necessary to review your project and recalculate costs, an engineering fee may be required. -3- After rights of way have been obtained, and you have been notified by us that your construction order has been issued, you or your trenching contractor must notify our Construction Department in writing at least two wedcs prior to having the trench ready. Confirmation by phone two days prior to our starting our scheduled work is also necessary. You may arrange a preconstruction conference at that time. The meter can only be set after final acceptance of your work, completion of our work, application for service, and receipt of City of Carlsbad building inspection clearance. Allow approximately three working days for the meter to be set after receipt of the inspection clearance from the City. By proceeding with this installation, it is understood that you agree to all the terms and conditions set forth in this letter and the Standards, specifications and drawings indicated herein. If I may be of further assistance or if you have any questions, please call me at our North Coast Office. Sincerely, Michele M. Jones Planner Phone: 438-6048 /cr cc: District Accountant Attachment —p\ San Diego Gas 8L Eiectrtc t/ Fl ICIHU lONSrRUCTlON o»nf H ""^ OM J(. BASE DRAWING CONSTRUCTION ORDER NO. yio^Z70 REV or SIGNED BY MOPAC NO. 39^5^-O1 SHT ^ Of / 7il-ZJD [4} 300 f\N\F • HE\N KM TO m imimc-D ON OW.\N.D. ZtOSS75' mPAC 1/1