HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP 94-03; Carlsbad Mineral Springs Spa; Redevelopment Permits (RP) (7)Citv of Carlsbad
Housing & Redevelopment Department
Redevelopment Division
June 28, 1995
STEVEN J. ROBERTS
POTTER, DAY & ASSOCIATES
12625 fflGH BLUFF DRIVE, SUITE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA. 92130-2053
RE: KAY CHRISTIANSEN, MINERAL SPRINGS PROJECT, RP 94-03/CDP 94-04
Dear Mr. Roberts:
Thank you for your letter of June 22, 1995. The Housing and Redevelopment Commission,
(City Council) did, in fact, receive your letter of June 13, 1995 regarding the Mineral
Springs Project. Since Ms. Christiansen revoked her consent to any action by the City
Council on the proposed permits or applications for the subject project, the application was
withdrawn without prejudice for consideration by the Housing and Redevelopment
Commission.
The City Attorney explained that if the two parties work out their differences and would like
to resubmit a new application for the proposed project, they may do so at any time. The
complete application accepted from Ludvik Grigoris and Kay Christiansen on September 16,
1994 has been officially withdrawn. Therefore, no additional action will be taken by the City
and/or the Redevelopment Agency on the subject application. A new application will need to
be filed with the City/Agency before further action can be taken on the proposed project.
A copy of the staff report on the subject project and the original application are enclosed for
your review. If you would like to review the various exhibits and project descriptions which
were actually submitted with the original land use application, you may do so at the
Community Development Office located at 2075 Las Palmas Drive in Carlsbad. Please feel
free to contact my office at (619) 434-2935 if you have any questions or additional comments
on this matter.
Sincerely,
DEBBIE FOUNTAIN
Senior Management Analyst
c: Mike Grim, Project Planner
2965 Roosevelt St. • Suite B • Carlsbad. CA 92008 • (619) 434-2811 • Telefax 720-2037
POTTER, DAY & ASSOCIATES ''°
' SANDIEGO, CA 92130-2053
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A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION FACSIMILE (619)755-6673
June 22, 1995
Ms. Debbie Fountain
Senior Management Analyst
CITY OF CARLSBAD
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, California 92009
Re: Our Client: Kay Christiansen
CHRISTIANSEN V. GRIGORAS, et. al.
SDSC Case No.: N68099
Dear Ms. Fountain:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Complaint I caused to be
filed recently against the Grigoras. It is my understanding that
the permit application of CHRISTIANSEN INTERNATIONAL was taken "off
calendar" by the City Council last week. We appreciate your help
in bringing to the Council's attention my FACSIMILE of June 13,
1995. Unfortunately, the parties were unable to resolve their
disputes and the lawsuit resulted. I am obviously filing Notices
of Pendency of Action with the County Recorder on the Real Property
at issue. Please contact me if you have any questions or comments.
Your
enc.
To: D,eb'bie Fountain
Cc:* Gary Wayne,Ron Ball
From: Rich Rudolf
Subject: Christianson
Date: 6/23/95 Time: 8:16a
We have time to figure out who has authority to request/demand return of the
item to the agenda. Under the Permit Streamlining Act the permit is deemed
approved only if not acted upon within 3 months of approval by the
decisionmaking body of the Neg Dec (or determination of exemption; 6 months
from certification of the EIR) (Govt. Code 65950).
Ron just advised me this minute that the city action , in response to the
attorney's letter, was, 5-0, to accept withdrawal of the application,
without prejudice. There is no application pending. If they want to file a
new application and start over, you can waive the fee (?).
SENT BY:CfiRLSBfiD HSS&RED : 6-22-95 5:24PM : 6194348367;« 1
City of Carlsbad
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TO: Rich Rudolf
COMPANY: City Attomey
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HI Rich! Ali Of the dooumants I have just say "partnerahip" In relationship to Christiansan Intemationai which is shown as
the current owner of the property on which the subject project is proposed to tsa constmcteel. There Is a dispute Ijetween
the partnere which are Key Chriatianeen and Ludvik & Veronica Grigoras. Kay has 51% ownerehip of the partnership and
l.udvli(A/erDnlca have 49%. Attached is the letter we received on June I3th Irom Kay's attomey. I have a call Into Kay's
attorney to discuss the partnerahip but have not yet heard bactc from him.
When the application was received on April 8.1984, Kay was listed as the soie owner of the property. Per Metroeoan.
ownership of the property was transfened to the partnership, Christiansen International, on June 1,1994. The TMe Report
submitted with the appUcation was dated Febmary 18,1894. On the application, idiy and Ludvik l>oth signed aa preperty
owners and appltoants. Action t>y the Commission was delayed on June 13,1995 based on the letter sent te the City by
KsQf's Attomey. The neg. dec wastesued on July 6.1994. The application complete date was September 16,1994.
Quesaons?? Can Kay offlcially withdraw the application without the consent of Ludvik? Wiii the City place a deadline on
how tong the appllcanti/^»rtnera can take to nMolve their differencee?* Should the Cl^ take the prpiect fbn<irard for denial
without prejudice due to Streamlining Act constraints?, Shouid we Just flte everything and ferget about It unttl we hear from
the applicants again?. Any thoughts en this? > ^
jrrew »Mil rolling dnTmnking about win be off tomomftw but I Just wanted to get the"6slll rolling diTIRinking about this projeot and what we should do next
think the applicants need to be infomtBd about their options or actions which need to be taken by the City, etc
Thii writlen message is for the exclusive use of the addressee and nay contain ocmfldfintial, privileged, aod oon-^loiable infimiiatiQii. If
the ndpieat of diis meutige is not the addressee, or a penon zesponsibis for delivering die zueasage to die ^fditsiee, dien the lecipiesnt is
proidbited fiom reading or using this message in any wj^y. If yoa have feeeived diis message by mistake, please call ua immcdiaidy and
destroy die telecopy message.
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To: Marty Orenyak, Michael Holzmiller
Cc: Mike Grim
From: Debbie Fountain
Subject: Mineral Springs Project
Date: 6/12/95 Time: 11:32a
I spoke with Kay Christiansen and her attorney, Mr. Steven Roberts, this
morning regarding the Mineral Springs Project. Here is what the attorney
told me: "Ms. Christiansen has become disenchanted with Mr. Grigoris. Mr.
Grigoris and Ms. Christiansen will most likely end up in litigation over the
matter with a request (from Mr. Roberts) to rescind the project. Several
settlement offers have been made to date. A final settlement offer was sent
to Mr. Grigoris this morning with a 5:00pm deadline. If the offer is
accepted, the project may proceed. If it is not accepted, litigation will
most likely pursue and a request will be made (by Mr. Roberts) to remove the
project from the Housing and Redevelopment Coinmission agenda".
Mr. Roberts wanted to make it very clear to me that he was not indicating to
me that the Housing and Redevelopment Commission should or should not take
action tomorrow night on the project application. If the settlement offer is
accepted, Mr. Roberts stated that "they would wish Mr. Grigoris well and
allow him to proceed with the project if he so desired." I explained to Mr.
Roberts that unless the City received a request from the applicant (Mr.
Grigoris) or the property owner (Ms. Christiansen) to withdrawn the project
application that it would proceed through the normal process. He
acknowledged my comments and agreed that he would take action to provide
notice to the City if Ms. Christiansen does not wish to have the Commission
take action to approve the project.
This is crazy!! In my opinion, we should proceed unless we receive written
notice from Kay or her attorney requesting withdrawal of the application. I
don't think we should make the decision to pull the item because then we
will be right in the middle of all the legal action.
kP^M CHl^lt)TiAMi3e)0 - /4ome phone ^ 729-4,422
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Dear Debbie,
It was my pleasure talking to you regarding permit for mini spa at Ail Karlsbad. I talk to
the city building code inspector and we review the place, so it can comply with all
building and handicap laws Making minor improvements we will accomplish this goal.
Debbie! We also need from your depanment permit for this project and we sincerely
appreciate youi help
Thank you once more for all the advice and help you and your department providing to us
to make this unique project successful.
My best re^
Minutes of:
Time of Meeting:
Date of Meeting:
Place of Meeting:
CALL TO ORDER:
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
5:00 P.M.
February 1, 1995
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Chairman Noble called the Regular Meeting to order at jg:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Noble, Members Marquez, Savary, Vessey, and Welshons
Staff Present: Evan Becker, Housing and Redevelopment Director
Debbie Fountain, Senior Management Analyst
Mike Grim, Assistant Planner
Bob Wojcik, Principal Engineer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Member Savary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Motion by Member Welshons, and duly seconded, to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of December 7,1994, as submitted.
VOTE: 5-0
AYES: Marquez, Noble, Savary, Vessey, and Welshons
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA:
There were no requests to address the Board.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. RP 94-03/CDP 94-04 - CARLSBAD MINERAL SPRINGS SPA - Request for a Negative
Declaration, Major Redevelopment Permit, and Coastal Development Permit to allow the
construction and occupation of a 3,500 s.f. mineral springs spa, office, and residential apartment
adjacent to the Alt Karlsbad building, on the southeast corner of Carlsbad Boulevard and
Christiansen Way in Sub-area 5 of the Village Redevelopment Zone.
Mike Grim, Assistant Planner, reviewed the background of the request and stated that the applicants, Kay
Christiansen and Ludvik Grigoras, are requesting permits to allow the construction and occupation of a
mineral springs spa, office, and apartment on Carlsbad Boulevard, directly south of the existing Alt
Karlsbad building. The proposal aiso includes the development of an off site parking area, located across
Christiansen Way, to serve the development. The site planned for the new buildings is currently vacant,
with little vegetation. The site proposed for the parking lot currently contains three buildings, two of which
are proposed to be removed for the parking lot development. The bicycle shop will remain. The curb cut
adjacent to the bicycle shop on Carlsbad Boulevard is proposed to be removed and replaced with a split
face solid wall and landscaping.
The architecture of the proposed buildings would continue the European village theme established by the
Alt Karlsbad building, modeled after the composer's Antonin Dvorak's home near Karlsbad, Bohemia. The
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building closest to Carlsbad Boulevard is proposed as a two-story rendering of the Old Curiosity Shoppe in
England. The rear building is proposed as a three-story depiction of the Boutique Du Pont Audemer
(Draper's House) in France. The buildings would be covered with a combination of stucco, wood trim and
brick, and topped by flat tile roofs.
The mineral springs spa building is proposed to consist of 16 individual rooms, each with a spa and
seating area. The mineral water would be pumped from the two existing Carlsbad mineral springs, located
below the property. The office would most likely be occupied by a physical therapist or other health
professional and the apartment is slated for occupation by one of the applicants. The mineral springs have
played a very important part in Carlsbad's history. First excavated by John Frazier in 1883, the mineral
springs were found to contain the same qualities as the then world-famous European Spa No. 9, in
Karlsbad, Bohemia. The similarity of the waters led to the adoption of the name Carlsbad for the
community and this name has remained since that time. The proposed buildings are part of a larger
development scheme originally conceived by the Christiansen's in the 1960s. Their goal was to establish a
European village which celebrates the ties between Carlsbad and Karlsbad (now known as Karlovy Vary
and Carlsbad's sister city since 1991). The current applicants, Ludvik Grigoras and Kay Christiansen, have
resurrected the original development scheme, hence the current development proposal.
Considering the historic nature of the project site and the registration of the actual mineral spring well as a
State Historic Landmark, the development proposal was taken to the Historic Preservation Commission for
comments. The Commission identified no conflicts between the proposed development and the existing
historic landmark.
The proposed mineral springs spa development was reviewed by staff and found to be consistent with the
applicable portions of the General Plan, Municipal Code, Village Redevelopment Plan and Village Design
Manual. Staff recommends approval, with a correction to Conditions #48 and #49 which should correctly
read 2.94 Equivalent Dwelling Units.
Chairman Noble opened the public testimony and issued the invitation to speak.
Ludvik Grigoras, 5010 Caspian Drive, Oceanside, applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that he
has encountered a problem financing the public improvements being requested by the City. He was
advised by the bank that the square footage cost is too high. They will be financing the project with an
SBA loan and the bank is only willing to finance some items, i.e. repairing the sidewalk along Carlsbad
Boulevard and removing the buildings on Christiansen Way. However, the street improvements and the
costs to relocate the electrical are too prohibitive to be included in their loan. Alt Karlsbad is a historic
building and many people in Carlsbad are supporting the project. However, unless the City can make
some concessions on the public improvements being required, he is afraid the project may never be
completed. Mr. Grigoras stated that he has made many inquiries and was told that the Design Review
Board can recommend that certain improvements be waived.
Don Christiansen, 3715 Longview Drive, Carlsbad, addressed the Commission and stated thatthis would
be an excellent opportunity for the public sector to work together with the private sector for the benefit of
the community. Kay Christiansen has been a good will ambassador for Carlsbad for many years. She
maintained a historical museum of Carlsbad in the basement of her home for 30 years. In the 1980s she
donated a parcel of land to the City for a future museum. He requested the Board to exercise their
discretionary powers and recommend some forbearance for the street improvements along Christiansen
Way.
Jim Doyle, Carlsbad-by-the-Sea, 2855 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, addressed the Commission and
stated that he seconds everything that Don Christiansen said. He has been a neight)or for 40 years and he
is very much in favor of the proposed project.
Dorothy Dudley Muth, 7328 San Bartolo, Carlsbad, addressed the Commission and stated that she has
served on several tx)ards and commissions in Inglewood before coming to Carlsbad. She thinks this
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project will be an outstanding addition to the City because it will bring tourist dollars here. She is very
much in favor of the project and seconds everything that has been said.
John Jones, 3044 State Street, Carlsbad, addressed the Commission and suggested that staff investigate
the availability of ISTEA or CLG grant funds to assist with the public improvements.
William R. Stromberg, 241 Holiday Way, Oceanside, addressed the Commission and stated that he is the
grandson of Gerhart Schutte and he doesn't want to see any more deterioration of Carlsbad's history. He
is very much in favor of the proposed project because of the historical aspect.
Gary Nessim, 2987 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, addressed the Commission and stated that this project
requires an unusually large amount of public improvements, too large for a private citizen to bear the total
cost. It needs some public funds as well. This is a showcase corner for the City. It will benefit the City by
bringing in tax dollars and tourist dollars. The Board has the discretion to move it fonward.
Amelia Irvine, 6759 Nepeta Way, Carlsbad, addressed the Commission and stated that she has served on
the Carlsbad Historical Society Board of Directors for two years. If the project is allowed to be completed,
the applicant is willing to build a museum for the Historical Society. The community will be the benefactor
of the proposed project and the museum.
There being no other persons desiring to address the Board on this topic. Chairman Noble declared the
public testimony closed and opened the item for discussion among the members.
Member Welshons inquired if the Board has the authority to waive any of the public improvements. Debbie
Fountain, Senior Management Analyst, replied that it is within the pervue of the Board to recommend a
waiver; however, staff must recommend all standards imposed by the ordinances.
Member Marquez inquired about the total cost of the project. Mr. Grigoras replied that the building being
constructed is only 3,950 s.f. and without street improvements, the costs exceed $100,000.
Member Vessey inquired if the City has money available for a purpose such as this. Chairman Noble
replied that the Public Utilities Commission of the City establishes the plan for public improvements.
Member Vessey would like to see the Planning Department review the proposed project again and waive
some of the requirements.
Ms. Fountain stated that staff is very supportive of the proposed project. She reiterated that it was
necessary for staff to apply the standards established by the various ordinances and that the
recommended improvements are appropriate.
Bob Wojcik, Principal Engineer, referred to Condition #57A which indicates that utilities should be
undergrounded. At the request of the applicant, staff reviewed the existing placement of power poles and it
will not be necessary to relocate them. Therefore, engineering staff is recommending that the last
sentence of Condition #57A be stricken.
ACTION: Motion was made by Member Welshons, and duly seconded, to adopt Design Review
Board Resolution No. 218, recommending approval of the Negative Declaration issued
by the Planning Director, and adopt Design Review Board Resolution Nos. 219 and 220,
recommending approval of RP 94-03 and CDP 94-04, based on the findings and
subject to the conditions contained therein, including the revision to strike the last
sentence of Condition #57A.
VOTE: 5-0
AYES: Marquez, Noble, Savary, Vessey, and Welshons
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ACTION: A Minute Motion was made by Member Welshons, and duly seconded, that the Design
Review Board recommends to the Housing & Redevelopment Commission consideration
of the applicant's request for relief from some public improvements based upon
comments reflected in the Minutes of this meeting.
VOTE: 5-0
AYES: Marquez, Noble, Savary, Vessey, and Welshons
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular meeting of February 1,1995 was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
EVAN BECKER
Housing and Redevelopment Director
BETTY BUCKNER
Minutes Clerk
city of Carlsbad
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1995
NOTICE TQ THE PUBLIC:
AGENDA
city Council Chambers
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
5:00 PM
1. Meetings are divided into categories shown below.
2. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state vour name
and address.
3. All persons requiring assistance or auxiliary aids in order to
effectively participate may contact the Housing & Redevelopment Office
(434-2811) at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to arrange for
reasonable accommodations.
CONSENT AGENDA:
If you desire to talk about Consent Items a written "Request to Speak" form
must be filed with the Minutes Clerk prior to the time the Consent Agenda
is called. The items listed under Consent Agenda are considered routine
and will be enacted by one motion as listed. There will be no separate
discussion on these items prior to the time the Commission votes, unless an
item is removed.
PUBLIC COMMENT; If you desire to speak about an item not listed on the
agenda, a "Time Reservation Request" form should be filed with the Minutes
Clerk. A total of 15 minutes is provided for the Public Comment portion of
the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each.
In conformance with the Brown Act, no action can occur on items presented
during Public Comment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: It is not necessary to file a written request to speak on
items listed on this agenda as Public Hearings.
ALL OTHER CATEGORIES: For all other agenda items a "Request to Speak" form
must be filed with the Minutes Clerk before the item is announced. There
is a five (5) minute time limit for individual speakers.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ABSENT: NOK^^
MINUTES:
December 7, 1994 ACTION
VOTE:
APPCQV/CD
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT LIS-TED IN THE AGENDA
Please limit your comments to three minutes. (A total of five
speakers may be heard.)
DEBBIE FOUNTAIN FP
SR. MANAGEMENT ANALYST
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
FEBRUARY 1, 19 95
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NEW BUSINESS;
1) RP 94-03/CDP 94-04 - CARLSBAD
MINERAL SPRINGS SPA - REQUEST FOR A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MAJOR
REDEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPATION OF A
3,500 SQ.FT. MINERAL SPRINGS SPA,
OFFICE, AND RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT
ADJACENT TO THE ALT KARLSBAD
BUILDING, ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
CARLSBAD BOULEVARD AND CHRISTIANSEN
WAY IN SUB-AREA 5 OF THE VILLAGE
REDEVELOPMENT ZONE.
Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL
Staff Person: Debbie Fountain
& Mike Grim
RESO NO
ACTION:
VOTE:
ABSENT:
218
ANNOUNCEMENTS;
2) Chairperson Report
3) Director Report
ADJOURNMENT; TIME:
Minutes of: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Time of Meeting: 5:45 P.M,
Date of Meeting: December 7, 1994
Place of Meeting: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Savary called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairperson Savary, Members Marquez, Noble, Vessey, and Welshons
Staff Present: Evan Becker, Housing and Redevelopment Director
Debbie Fountain, Senior Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Member Welshons.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Motion by Member Welshons, and duly seconded, to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of August 17,1994, as submitted.
VOTE: 5-0
AYES: Marquez, Noble, Savary, Vessey, and Welshons
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA:
There were no requests to address the Board.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Elections for 1995 Design Review Board Chairperson & Vice Chairperson.
Chairperson Savary called for nominations for 1995 Chairperson of the Design Review Board.
ACTION: Motion was made by Chairperson Savary, and duly seconded, to elect Member Noble as
Chairperson of the Design Review Board for 1995. There were no other nominations.
VOTE
AYES
NOES
5-0
Marquez, Noble, Savary, Vessey, and Welshons
None
ABSTAIN: None
Chairperson Savary called for nominations for 1995 Vice-Chairperson of the Design Review Board.
ACTION: Motion was made by Member Noble, and duly seconded, to elect Member Welshons as
Vice-Chairperson of the Design Review Board for 1995. There were no other
nominations.
VOTE: 5-0
AYES: Marquez, Noble, Savary, Vessey, and Welshons
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD December 7. 1994 PAGE 2
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular meeting of December 7,1994 was adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
EVAN BECKER
Housing and Redevelopment Director
BETTY BUCKNER
Minutes Clerk