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Home My WebLink AboutRP 91-07; Harding Senior Apartments; Redevelopment Permits (RP) (2)Citv of Carlsbad Planning Departnnent May 31, 1991 James A. Scanlon c/o Brooks Worthing P. O. Box 1041 Carlsbad, CA 92019 Subject: HARDING SENIOR APARTMENTS APN: 203-354-08 Preliminary review of your project was conducted on May 24,1991. Listed below are the issues raised by staff. Please note that the purpose of a preliminary review is to provide you with direction and comments on the overall concept of your project. The preliminary review does not represent an in-deptli analvsis of your project. Additional issues of concern may be raised after your application is submitted and processed for a more specific and detailed review. Planninq: 1. The project site is located within Sub Area 1, which allows residential uses if found to be compatible with the surroundings. Density and parking is within the requirements and allowances for senior citizen housing. 2. More information on the operation of the senior apartments especially concerning enforcement of minimum age requirements and quality of life. Low income senior housing would be preferable. 3. Building elevations (both existing and proposed) should be enhanced from their present, plain appearance. 4. More landscaping should be provided for screening and outdoor lounge areas. 5. Is any outdoor lighting proposed? 6. Buildings must have a minimum separation of 10 feet. Enqineerinq: 7. Not enough room is provided between the parking overhang and the rear building for pedestrian circulation. A minimum of 42 inches is required. 2075 Las Palnnas Drive •» Carlsbad, California 92009-485S • (619) 438-1161 5) James A. Scanlon May 31, 1991 Page 2 8. Where is handicapped parking proposed? 9. Does each unit handle their own trash collection and disposal? 10. 90 degree parking off of the alley is permitted, however, 24 feet of backup clearance is needed. Since the alley is 20 feet wide, 4 feet must be provided between the end of the parking spaces and the rear property line. Please see enclosed plans for diagram. 11. Lot width and frontage on Harding Avenue is shown as 45 feet. It appears to be 50 feet on the enclosed assessor's parcel map. Redevelopment: 12. Since the Redevelopment Development department would like to see an increase in the number of persons residing in the Redevelopment Area, we support the proposed project at this time. 13. The Village Design Manual describes Sub-Area 1, the area In which this project is located, as the central business district of Carlsbad. The area is to function as a major financial, specialty, commercial center for the downtown. Within Sub-Area 1, The Design Review Board will be looking for development which is oriented to pedestrian traffic and high in open space amenities. Although the Village Design Manual states that we should be encouraging more commercial/business related activities within this sub-area, it is Redevelopment staff's opinion that, at this time, the best use for the noted property Is residential. 14. Due to the high office space vacancy rate, it appears that additional professional office space is not needed in the area. Also, this property most likely would not support medical office space due to the parking requirements. Redevelopment staff also does not believe that a retail establishment would do very well at this location. Therefore, we support the concept of increasing the number of residential units on the property. 15. The Redevelopment department is supportive of affordable housing for persons of all age groups. If the property owner is interested in providing housing units for senior citizens, we are supportive of his efforts. However, we also would be supportive of affordable housing for any other age group. 16. Additional residential units on the noted property is consistent with and compatible with surrounding uses. James A. Scanlon May 31, 1991 Paqe 3 17. In terms of aesthetics. Redevelopment staff would like to encourage the property owner to make the property as visually appealing as possible. We are concerned that the addition of three units on this property will make it appear too "crowded". We would like to encourage the property owner to develop this project in a manner which creates an "open and attractive" atmosphere. Please contact me at (619) 438-1161 extension 4499 if you have any questions. Sincerely, MICHAEL Gl Assistant Planner Don Neu Brian Hunter Bob Wojcik Jim Davis Eric Munoz Debbie Fountain Erin Letsch File Copy MG:ih Harding.pre PROJECT NAME: APPLICANT NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: PRELIMINARY REVIEW APPLICATION H?\RDTNG SENIOR APARTMENTS JAMES A. SCAHLON C/O P.O.BOX 1041 :ARLSBAD,CA. 92018 AGENT: BROOKS WORTHING PHONE NUMBER: ASSESSOR'S PARCEL #: DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: 729-3955 203-354-08 ADD 3-1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, 550 SQ. FT. TO EXISTING 2-1 BED/1 BATH UNITS FOR A TOTAL OF 5 SENIOR CITIZENS RENTAL APARTMENTS. FOR CITY USE ONLY FEE REQUIRED: DATE FEE PAID: RECEIPT NO: RECEIVED BY: June 3, 1991 TO: MIKE GRIM, REDEVELOPMENT PLANNER FROM: Debbie Fountain, Redevelopment Project Analyst PRELIMINARY REVIEW COMMENTS FOR PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL PROJECT TO BE LOCATED BEHIND 2921/2923 HARDING STREET Redevelopment staff has reviewed the preliminary plans for the proposed additional residential units to be located behind 2921 and 2923 Harding Street in Carlsbad. Based on our preliminary review of the plans, we have the following comments on the project: 1. Since the Redevelopment Department would like to see an increase in the number of persons residing in the Redevelopment Area, we support the proposed project at this time. 2. The Village Design Manual describes Sub-area 1, the area in which this project is located, as the central business district of Carlsbad. The area is to function as a major financial, specialty, commercial center for the downtown. Within Sub-area 1, DRB will be looking for development which is oriented to pedestrian traffic and hi^h in open space amenities. Although the Village Design Manual states that we should be encouraging more commercial/business related activities within this sub-area, it is Redevelopment Staff's opinion that, at this time, the best use for the noted property is residential. 3. Due to the high office space vacancy rate, it appears that additional professional office space is not needed in the area. Also, this property most likely would not support medical office space due to the parking requirements. Redevelopment Staff also does not believe that a retail establishment would do very well at this location. Therefore, we support the concept of increasing the number of residential units on the property. 4. The Redevelopment Department is supportive of affordable housing for persons of all age groups. If the property owner is interested in providing housing units for Senior Citizens, we are supportive of his efforts. However, we also would be supportive of affordable housing for any other age group. 5. Additional residential units on the noted property is consistent with and compatible with surrounding uses. 6. In terms of aesthetics. Redevelopment Staff would like to encourage the property owner to make the property as visually appealing as possible. We are concerned that the addition of three (3) units on this property will make it appear too "crowded." We would like to encourage the property owner to develop this project in a manner which creates an "open and attractive" atmosphere. 7. Relevant to comment #6, Redevelopment Staff is interested in discussing Planning comments on the type of "exterior building enhancements" and "enriched landscaping and courtyard" reguirements for the project, as noted on the project plan. If an application is subsequently submitted on this project, Redevelopment Staff will provide more detailed "economic and revitalization benefit" comments for the report to Design Review Board and Housing and Redevelopment Commission. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact my office at extension 2935. Thanks I! DEBBIE FOUNTAIN :ec Citv of Carlsbad Planning Departnnent August 29, 1991 James A. Scanlon 7306 Borla Place Carlsbad, CA 92009 SUBJECT: REDEVELOPMENT PERMIT 91-07 - HARDING SENIOR APARTMENTS/ Dear Mr. Scanlon: This letter is to inform you that Redevelopment Permit 91-07 has been withdrawn per your request. Enclosed is a Request for Refund form to be signed and dated by you for the retum of the unused fees. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 438-1161 extension 4325. Sincerely, "^j^^^ VAN LYNCH Planning Technician Attachment Gary Wayne Robert Green Erin Letsch Bob Wojcik Jim Davis Don Rideout File Copy / Data Entry VL:vd 2075 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, California 92009-4859 • (619) 438-1161 7306 Borla Placa, Carlsbad, Ca. 92009, Auguat 28, 1991 Michael J. Holzmiller, Planning Director, Planning Departinent, City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad, Ca. 92009 Att: Van Lynch SUBJSCT: HARDING SENIOR APARTMENTS - RP 91-7 Yesterday, ray builder and I reviewed your letter of August 21, 1991, informing me I can no longer proceed under City Ordinance 21.18.01^5, Senior Citizen Housing By Conditional Use Permit whioh allowed a density of 31.25 units per acre, which is needed in captioned project. Since the Planning Commissioners hearing of July 17, 1991 changed the rules for my project by setting the maximum allowable density of 20 units per acre I am no longer able to proceed with this project and request my application beginning May 21, 1991 be with- drawn. As of this date I have spent the following funds on this project: Paid City Of Carlsbad 5/21/91 City of Carlsbad, Preliminary Plan Review (Receipt 3755) B. Worthing Plan Service n tl n n 5/22/91 6/25/91 7/20/91 7/23/91 7/23/91 7/23/91 #100. Westland Title Company Garlsbad Blueprint Co. B. Worthing Plan Service City of Carlsbad (R.P. 91-07, EIA, PFF, CDP 91-03, Receipt # 3755 1920. TOTALS Paid Other Professionals I2U5. ^ 99.68 UOO. 35.1+7 2U0. 1920.15 I was always agreeable, beginning May 21, 1991, to follow all requirements of the City of Carlsbad, if captioned project could proceed under City Ordnance 21-18.01^5 and I had Staffs approval to proceed further on the project. The Planning Commissioners, on July 17, 1991, changed the rules, as stated above, effecting this Senior Citizen Housing Project, through no fault of mine, and such change now makes my project impossible to build. I now request the City return all fees totaling $2,020. which I have paid the City on this project and if this request is agreeable to the City I will absorb the loss of $920.15 which I have paid to other professionals. Sincerely, 77, James A. Scanlon Citv of Carlsbad Planning Department August 21, 1991 James A. and Ida E. Scanlon 7306 Borla Place Carlsbad CA 92009 SUBJECT: HARDING SENIOR APARTMENTS - RP 91-7 Thank you for applying for Land Use Pennits in the City of Carlsbad. The Planning Department has reviewed your Redevelopment Permit, application no. RP 91-7, as to its completeness for processing. The application is incomplete, as submitted. Attached are two lists. The first list is information which must be submitted to complete your appUcation. All list items must be submitted simultaneously at the Communitv Development Bmlding counter and a copy of this list must be included with your submittals. No processing of your apphcation can occur xmtil the appUcation is determined to be complete. The second Ust is issues of concem to staff. When aU required materials are submitted the City has 30 days to make a determination of completeness. If the appUcation is determined to be complete, processing for a decision on the appUcation wiU be initiated. In addition, please note that you have six months from the date the appUcation was initiaUv filed, July 23,1991, to either re-submit the appUcation or submit the required information. Failure to resubmit the appUcation or to submit the materials necessary to determine your appUcation complete shaU be deemed to constitute withdrawal of the appUcation. If an appUcation is withdrawn or deemed withdrawn, a new appUcation must be submitted. Please contact your staff planner. Van Lynch, at (619) 438-1161 extension 4325, if you have any questions or wish to set up a meeting to discuss the appUcation. Sincerely, MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER Plarming Director MJH:%:km cc: Gary Wayne Robert Green Erin Letsch Bob Wojcik Jim Davis Data Entry 2075 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, California 92009-4859 • (619) 438-1161 (D