HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP 95-02; Blockbuster Video; Redevelopment Permits (RP) (3)Citv of Carlsbad
Housing & Redevelopment Department
June 11, 1997
BLOCKBUSTER ENTERTAINMENT
5010 SHOREHAM PLACE #100
SANDIEGO, CA. 92122
RE: BLOCKBUSTER STORE, 660 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE, CARLSBAD
Dear Sir:
The City of Carlsbad recently received a complaint regarding a site distance obstruction at your
business establishment located at 660 Carlsbad Village Drive. The plants (lemon daylilly)
growing in the front, raised landscaped planter (immediately adjacent to the public sidewalk) on
the southwest comer of the property have created a visibility problem for vehicles exiting the
public alley to the west of your building.
Although the lemon daylillies are very colorful and attractive, the City of Carlsbad must require
you to remove them to correct the site distance problem. The plants are too tall for the raised
planter. Therefore, they need to be removed as quickly as possible and replaced with a plant type
that will not obstruct the view of vehicles exiting the alley. It is our suggestion that you plant
ground cover which has a colorful bloom, such as the Scaevola "Mauve Clusters". This plant is a
shrubby perennial which has lilac mauve flowers. It is a very attractive plant and grows very low
to the ground. This plant will provide the colorful landscaping desired for the site while
correcting the site distance problem at this comer of your property. Attached is information on
the suggested plant type.
Because the lemon daylillies are so healthy and quite colorful, it is our suggestion that you
replant them at some other location on the subject property. The City's Landscape Architect has
suggested that you relocate these daylillies to the rear of the building, in the landscape area
immediately adjacent to the building. The daylillies have a fairly frequent bloom and would add
color to the landscaping in the parking lot at the rear of the building.
Your immediate attention to this landscaping matter will be greatly appreciated. Please contact
my office at (760) 434-2935, if you have any questions or concems regarding the replacement of
the noted plants.
[incerely,
DEBBIE FOUNTAIN
Senior Management Analyst
c: Store Manager, Blockbuster Store
Oakley Parker, Property Owner
2965 Roosevelt St., Ste. B • Carlsbad, CA 92008-2389 • (619) 434-2810/2811 • FAX (619) 720-2037
October 22, 1996
TO: MIKE PETERSON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FROM: Administrative Manager
BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, 660 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE
On the above referenced project, the Carlsbad Municipal Water District agrees to waive
the requirement of a separate landscape irrigation water meter as stipulated in the City's
Landscape Manual, Section C.3-5.2. This waiver is granted pursuant to the understanding
that landscaping is a small portion of this project and, as such, irrigation use on this site
will be minimal.
Earlier today, our office spoke with the applicant, Raenette Miller of Miller Construction,
to advise them that monthly sewer service charges are based on the amount of water used
each month. With the waiver as granted, this site will have only one meter to supply both
potable and irrigation-use water. As a result, sewer service charges will include water that
is used for irrigation. Ms. Raenette said that she understands this condition and stated that
she has no objection to these charges.
If you have any questions, please call me at extension 110.
CLINT PHILLIPS
cc: General Manager
Senior Management Analyst, Debbie Fountain
r City of Carlsbad
Housing & Redevelopment Department
April 10, 1996
JODY ROBBINS
BLOCKBUSTER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
5010 SHOREHAM PLACE
SUITE 100
SAN DIEGO, CA. 92122
RE: CARLSBAD VILLAGE BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO STORE, 660 CARLSBAD
VILLAGE DRIVE
Dear Jody:
On April 9, 1996, the Housing and Redevelopment Connmission approved the
Blockbuster application for Major Redevelopment and Coastal Development Permits
to construct a new Blockbuster Video Store at 660 Carlsbad Village Drive within the
City of Carlsbad. Enclosed please find a copy of the resolution approving the permits.
Please note all of the conditions placed on the project. You must adhere to every
condition of the permit in order to remain in compliance with the subject permit. You
may now process an application with the Building Department directly for the
appropriate building permits to allow for demolition of the existing buildings on the
site and construction of the new building and related improvements.
As a reminder, all of your previous plans and specifications must be revised to reflect
the change in building design that you proposed and was approved by the Housing
and Redevelopment Commission at their meeting on April 9, 1996. Attached is a
black and white copy of the final design which was approved by the Commission. A
copy of these revised plans must be submitted to my office as soon as possible for
our records. Your final building permit will not be issued until these revisions have
been made to the subject plans and a copy has been submitted to my office. You will
also now need to submit detailed building construction plans to the Building
Department for their review and approval. For your information, the Police Department
has provided us with suggestions for optimal security of your building and site. A
copy of these suggestions are enclosed for your review and consideration as you
complete your plans for construction of the building.
Thank you for your cooperation as we processed the permits for the Blockbuster
Video Store in the Village of Carlsbad. Although we realize that the process was time
consuming and often frustrating for all parties, the City believes that the final product
in terms of building design and site improvements will prove to be an asset to the
Village Area and result in great success for the Blockbuster Entertainment Group.
J. Robbins
April 10, 1996
Page 2
If you have any questions regarding the approval of your permit for the new
Blockbuster Video Store in Carlsbad, please contact my office at (619) 434-2935.
Sincerely,
DEBBIE FOUNTAIN
Senior Management Analyst
c: Oakley Parker, Property Owner
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Date: September 26, 1995
To: Planning Department
From: Police Department/Crime Prevention
Subject: Plan Review- RP95-02/CDP 95-02
Plan Review Recommendations
The following are optimal security suggestions provided by the
Carlsbad Police Department. The purpose is to create an atmosphere that
is free from crime opportunities. The recommendations are presented in
two sections, site considerations and building recommendations.
A. Site Issues
A-1 Lighting
It is suggested that aisles, passageways, and recesses related
to and within the building complex should be illuminated with an
intensity of at least twenty-five one hundredths (.25) footcandles
at the ground level during the hours of darkness. Lighting devices
should be protected by weather and vandalism-resistant covers.
Open parking lots should be provided with a maintained
minimum of one (1) footcandle of light on the parking surface
during the hours of darkness. White lights provide better vision and
surveillance capabilities than do yellow lights. Lighting devices
should be protected by weather and vandalism covers.
The main entry and rear dock area should be given additional
lighting during hours of darkness.
A-2 Landscaping
The exterior landscaping should be kept at a minimal height
and fullness giving police, security services and the general public
surveillance capabilities of the area. Landscaping should be
designed to not detract from lighting. Low level plants should be
planted in front of windows so as to not cover windows. All
entrances should be kept clear of clutter. Perimeter landscaping
should not take away from vision into the property.
Security plants should be applied where necessary to prevent
loitering and tampering.
Burms should b kept at a minimum when they detract from
surveillance.
A-3 Storage Bins
Storage or disposal bins should be located away from the area
of any loading or receiving area.
A-4 Addressing
A street number should be displayed on a prominent location on
the street side of the building. The number should be placed in a
position that is easily visible to emergency vehicles to hasten their
approach. The numbers should be no less than four (4) inches in
height and should be of a contrasting color to the building to which
they are attached.
B. Building Recommendations
B-1 Doors
Wood doors shall be of solid core construction with a minimum
thickness of one and three fourths inches. Hollow steel doors shall
have a minimum sixteen U.S. gauge and have sufficient reinforcement
to maintain the designed thickness of the door when any locking
device is installed. Glass doors shall have fully tempered glass or
rated burglary resistant glazing.
All swinging exterior wood and steel doors should be equipped
with a dead bolt.
All doors should be equipped with an astragal constructed of
steel a minimum of .125 inch thick which will cover the opening
between the door and frame or other door. The astragal shall be
attached to the outside by means of welding or with non-removable
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bolts spaced apart on not more than ten inch centers.
The jamb on all aluminum frame swinging doors shall be so
constructed or protected to withstand 1600 pounds of pressure in
both a vertical distance of three inches and horizontal distance of
one inch each side of the strike, so as to prevent violation of the
strike.
Panic hardware shall be installed whenever it is required by
the Uniform Building Code.
B-2 Roof Openings
All roof openings shall be secured.
B-3 Windows
All movable windows should be secured with security
hardware.
B-4 Alarm Systems
It is recommended that a security alarm system be installed to
augment the security already recommended for this structure. For
information regarding the type of security system to use please
contact the Business Liaison Officer at the Carlsbad Police
Department.
For additional assistance in the security of the property please
contact the Business Liaison Officer of the Carlsbad Police Department.
By, Jodeene R. Sasway
Crime Prevention Specialist
(619)931-2195
March 25, 1996
TO: VILLAGE BLOCKBUSTER PROJECT FILE
FROM: DEBBIE FOUNTAIN, HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT OFFICE
SUBJECT: PROCESSING OF AGENDA BILL FOR 2ND REVIEW OF
BLOCKBUSTER PROJECT BY THE HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
This memorandum is provided for the Village Blockbuster project file to summarize
the actions taken to return the project to the Housing and Redevelopment
Commission for its second review due to design changes for the exterior of the
building.
1. December 12, 1995: The Housing and Redevelopment Commission (City
Council) instructed Blockbuster Video to redesign the exterior of their proposed
building on Carlsbad Village Drive to be more consistent with a "Village
Character".
2. December 28, 1995: Blockbuster Video presented an Artist Rendering of the
original plans that were submitted on December 12, 1995 for approval. The
purpose of this action was to obtain more definite direction from the Housing
and Redevelopment Commission as to their desires for redesigning the
Blockbuster Project. Based on various discussions following the initial review
by the Commission, staff felt that additional clarification was necessary.
An E-Mail message was sent to the City Manager requesting Commission
briefings on January 11 and 12, 1996.
3. December 29, 1995: A fax was sent to Blockbuster Video requesting some
corrections to the rendering submitted on December 29, 1996.
4. January 8, 1996: E-Mail message was sent from the City Manager to the
Community Development Director requesting that he bring the rendering to the
Manger's Department meeting for discussion before it is fon/varded to the
Housing and Redevelopment Commission.
5. January 11, 1996: Revised rendering for original Blockbuster Project was
submitted to Housing and Redevelopment office by Ericson and Associates,
rendering artist.
6. January 12, 1996: Revised rendering with outline of issues and options were
given to Community Development Director for presentation at next Manager
Department Meeting.
7. January 17, 1996: Village Blockbuster Project was discussed at Manager
Department Meeting. Decision made to fon/vard original project rendering to
Housing and Redevelopment Commission, during briefings, to obtain more
definite redesign direction.
8. January 26, 1996: Sent faxed message to Jodi Robbins, Blockbuster, and
Oakley Parker, property owner. The message outlined the desired design
changes requested by the various Housing and Redevelopment
Commissioners during their briefings on the project with the City Manager.
9. February 6, 1996: Fax sent to Debbie Fountain from Jodi Robbins, Blockbuster,
which included a copy of their redesign plans for the Village Blockbuster
project. Debbie Fountain and Evan Becker reviewed the faxed plans and
forwarded a response via fax which indicated that the plans were good and
gave final directions for preparation of the final artist rendering and related
materials for presentation to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission.
Blockbuster was told that the agenda bill for the project would not be
foHA/arded to the City Manager's Office until the new renderings and related
materials were in the Housing and Redevelopment Office.
10. February 22, 1996: Final full size artist rendering for revised Village Blockbuster
project and related materials was submitted to Housing and Redevelopment
office.
Debbie Fountain completed agenda bill and submitted to Evan Becker for
review and a signature.
11. February 26, 1996: Evan Becker reviewed agenda bill and initialed the report.
The agenda bill was then fon/varded to the Community Development Director
for his review and signature.
12. February 26, 1996 to February 29, 1996: Blockbuster Project agenda bill
reviewed and initialed by Community Development Director and forwarded to
City Manager's Office for further processing.
13. March 1, 1996: Lisa Hildabrand, Finance Director, contacted Debbie Fountain
to discuss agenda bill. Following brief discussion, Lisa indicated that the report
was OK and that she would send it to the City Manager's Office for continued
processing.
14. March 4, 1996: The Village Blockbuster project agenda bill was "logged in" as
received by the City Manager's Office.
15. March 5, 1996: City Attorney reviewed Village Blockbuster project agenda bill
and initialed the report. AB returned to City Manager's Office the same day.
16. March 5, 1996: Village Blockbuster Agenda Bill fon/varded to Finance
Department.
17. March 12, 1996: Village Blockbuster Agenda Bill returned to City Manager's
Office for continued processing.
Agenda Bill submitted to City Manager for final review and initials.
18. March 19, 1996: City Manager completed review and initialed the Village
Blockbuster project agenda bill. His secretary fon/varded the approved AB to
the City Clerk's Office for noticing of public hearing. Item scheduled for April 9,
1996 public hearing before the Housing and Redevelopment Commission.
19. March 20, 1996: Oakley Parker, property owner, contacted Lori Lieberman,
Assistant to the City Manager, to discuss his complaint regarding length of time
it took to schedule Blockbuster Project for a public hearing before the
Commission. Lori explained the process to Mr. Parker.
20. March 24, 1996: Debbie Fountain contacted by Karen Kundtz, City Clerk's
Office, to obtain noticing file for Village Blockbuster project. Karen was
preparing to notice the project for the April 9, 1996 public hearing before the
Housing and Redevelopment Commission.
March 8, 1996
TO: CITY MANAGER
FROM: SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST, DEBBIE FOUNTAIN
BLOCKBUSTER RENDERINGS
The agenda bill for the redesigned Blockbuster Project is working its way through the
process for review and scheduling. With the agenda bill, I provided a reduced color
rendering of the Blockbuster project. I asked Blockbuster to provide me with
additional copies of these renderings so that each of the Council members could
have one for their individual review. Attached are these copies of the Blockbuster
renderings for distribution to the City Council. I also have large renderings for review
by the City Council during your briefings with them. Please let me know when I
should deliver these larger renderings to your office.
Thanks,
c: Housing and Redevelopment Director
Community Development Director
m
Wickham
Jarvi
Warman
November 9, 1995
Debbie Fountain
Housing and Redevelopment Department
City of Carlsbad
2965 Roosevelt Street, Suite B
Cartsbad, CA 92008-1989
re: Proposed Blockbuster Video Store
660 Carlsbad Village Drive
Dear Ms. Fountain:
The proposed Blockbuster Video store has been designed using the Village Design
Manual as a guide.
The project site is 15,550 square feet in total area. The building has a floor area of
5400 square feet. The parking, drive aisles and trash enclosure areas have a total
square footage of 6910 square feet. This is a total site coverage of 12,310 square
feet, or 79% of the site. This falls below the permitted 80% coverage under the Village
Design Guidelines.
The remainder or the site, 3240 square feet (21 %) is used as open area. Such open
areas include both landscaped areas and hard surface walkways. This includes 1477
square feet of landscape area and 1763 square feet of paved area, including the
courtyard provided at the building entrance.
The building is set back a minimum distance of 5' (at the window bay) from the property
line on the south to provide a landscape area adjacent to the building and the public
sidewalk. The building will set 1' from the east property line, near the adjacent
building, and is designed to have a rated fire wall per the Uniform Building Code.
Such setbacks conform to the Village guidelines.
The proposed building is a one story building with a maximum height of 26'-3" at the
1828 Swift, Suite 201 North Kansas City, Missouri 64116 (8l6) 474-2233 fax (8l6) 474-1051
top of the tower. The height was chosen to allow the tower to have a visual identity
distinct from the mass of the building, in keeping with the Village guidelines desire for
varying roof heights and massing.
The total size of the building, 5400 square feet, represents 35% of the site, and allows
for the appropriate number of parking spaces (18) on site, as well as open space
complying with the guidelines.
The building has been set along the Carlsbad Village Drive frontage to provide a
continuation of the pedestrian onented atmosphere chosen for the Village. The corner
entrance at the tower element is designed to address both pedestrians, and the parking
areas provided to the side and rear of the building.
Open space is provided on three sides of the building, the fourth side will abut the
existing office building to the east. Each side of the building has areas of landscaping,
including a narrow area to the north that will include espaliered trees to soften the
mass of the north wall of the building. As previously noted, 21 % of the site is open
area, including the landscaped areas and paved courtyard. This combination of plant
area and decorative paving is used to meet the guidelines for the Village.
The parking requirement for the project is one space for each 300 square feet of
building area, which requires 18 spaces for a 5400 square foot building. As previously
noted, 18 spaces are provided.
If you need additional information, or have any other questions, please do not hesitate
to contact Kathleen Warman or me.
Sincerely,
Michael Jarvi
cc: Jody Robbins
file
HOME MOVffiS
2802 STATE ST. #A
CARLSBAD, CA. 92008
1-619-729-5810
01 NOVEMBER 1995
TO: CARLSBAD DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
SUBJECT: BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
FROM: STEVE FEHLHABER
I am here before you this afternoon for ONE very specific purpose: To encourage you to
consider the total effect of the Blockbuster proposal now before you. We have collected over 1000
signatures of concemed citizens specifically asking that this proposed development NOT be located
in our downtown area. Certainly, I personally have a vested interest in the outcome of this meeting
but I need you to see beyond these personal interests and envision the impact on our community this
project represents. At this juncture, we are confronted by the Powerful issues of "Common Sense"
and "Free Enterprise". The leadership in this community has worked hard for many years to retain
and enhance the Village atmosphere we are so graciously blessed with.
Our dilema, in this case, is to address an issue not covered by ordinances or any
documentation. It is an issue of the type of development our design goals are aimed at, not buildings
or architecture. If our goals are aimed at enhancing and complementing this Village as it stands
today, than how dQ we address the qualified project proposals that will begin to tear at the fabric of
our Village atmosphere? We have a Village today because it is comprised of many independantly
owned shops and businesses offering a variety of products and services. It is these independantly
owned businesses and shops that bless us with the "Mom & Pop" or Village atmosphere. In this
specific project, it is abnost guaranteed to impact at least two independantly owned and operated
businesses in a manner that will leave this community with fewer small businesses, zero increase in
Sales Tax Base Revenue, NO new services or products for the community and fewer moms and pops
to participate in our community affeirs. How do we economically enhance our community and keep
it a Village at the same time?
If this city wishes to retain a "Village" community that so successfiilly attracts our local
residents and visitors, then we must seriously consider the impact of the scenario just described to
you. We only have two directions to appeal this issue; the developer and our goveming bodies like
this one. It would be wonderfiil if the developer would consider the impact of their proposal on the
community it curiously wants to become a part of and realize the error of their intent. My feelings
are that it will be left to Community outcry and our goveming leadership to exercise their wisdom
and foresight in this matter.
There are over 12000 video tapes at the Carlsbad Library, just a few blocks from the proposed
sight, that have been inpacting the local Video retailers more and more each year. There are two of
us independant retailers left in the area and we have 1 Franchise in our midst downtown. If Village
themed Video retailing goes by the wayside in this new endeavor, which small independant will be
next? How many small businesses will perish before we realize that our Village has become a
concrete shopping mall comprised of Retail Giants who enter our community under the guise of "Free
HOME MOVES
2802 STATE ST. #A
CARLSBAD, CA. 92008
1-619-729-5810
Enterprise"? The path of progress and the desires of the community endlessly seem in conflict, but
we as a community cast our vote to stand fest in our efforts to preserve the precious, delicate Village
environment that everyone seems to prefer. We must find a way to enforce or convince this
development NOT to insert the initial cut to the febric of our Village Atmosphere.
We must send a message to development that Carlsbad Village is a great place to become a
part ofbut not ifit means we won't be a Village anymore. That our preference is to bring Products
and Services that will add to the offerings of our community, not initiate the deterioration of our
Village ambiance and M to add to its offerings. "Common Sense" must prevail over "Free
Enterprise" in situations v/here policy yields to developers wishes and errors in judgement.
Our Master Plan Document and old Village Design Manual are permeated with descriptions
of "Village Scale", "Village Character", "Village Atmosphere", "Village Ambiance", and drawings
of what most of us interpret as "Village" visions. With the proposed development before us today,
we may end up with an attempt at economic enhancement, but our Village Ambiance may be taking
a step backward.
HOME MOVIES
2802 STATE ST. #A
CARLSBAD, CA. 92008
1-619-729-5810
01 NOVEMBER 1995
DRB - BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
STAFF REPORT, page 2,
ITEM VH. CONCLUSION TO SUPPORT
Reason #1) Staff indication of an Addition to the variety of services and
products available within the area is at the least misleading.
Point 1, Unless staff is aware of product other than Video Rentals and Sales, this
project will offer NOTHING new to the area in regard to services and products. The Carlsbad
Library is only a few blocks away with over 12000 Videos available, there is a Warehouse
Franchise 3 blocks away with greater offerings than BB wdll provide, and there are 2 independant
Video Sales and Rental outlets in the same demographic area all of which currently compete for
the steadily declining market share.
I believe this part of staffs conclusion should be reconsidered.
Reason #3) Staff indication of A positive impact in terms of sales tax revenue
and additional employment opportunities must be based on questionable data.
Point 1, (Sales tax Base Revenue) The market that this project serves is known to be a
Demographic dependant consumer base. In feet, this project will not draw any new tax base
dollars into Carlsbad and wdll only rearrange existing sources of Tax Base Revenue. If there was
a demand for additional service or product capability within the community, the why aren't any of
those existing providers in the process of expansion? With no known significant changes
forthcoming to the demographic base, there is no foundation for the claim of an increase in
Sales Tax Base revenue.
Point 2, (Additional employment opportunities) With only a rearrangement of revenue
generation, any changes m employment opportunities will be absolutely insignificant.
Point 3, With fijrther study, I believe you will find that with the redistribution of
wages and profits from the Marketplace in question, this project may potentially provide a
negative financial impact on the area excluding the increase in Property valuation.
HOME MOVIES
2802 STATE ST. #A
CARLSBAD, CA. 92008
1-619-729-5810
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 241
GENERAL AND PLANNING/ENGINEERING CONDITIONS:
PAGE 5, Item #7. - Pay traffic impact fees of 120ADT/1000 sq. Ft.
EIR FORM PART II, SECTION VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION, PAGE 8
sub-paragraph a)
Staff indicates NO IMPACT to Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion and yet the
project is being assessed traffic impact fees representing over 600ADT's!!
I believe that this proposal should be continued until such time as the discrepancies hereby
presented can be re-evaluated and re-submitted with supporting documentation addressing the
claims in the STAFF CONCLUSION and General and Planning/Engmeering conditions.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA PETE WILSON, Goi^emor
Governor^ Office of Planning and Researcli
1400 Tenth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
October 25, 1995
BRIAN HUNTER
CITY OF CARLSBAD
2075 LAS PALMAS DRIVE
CARLSBAD, CA 92 009
Subject: BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO SCH #: 95091054
Dear BRIAN HUNTER:
The State Clearinghouse submitted the above named environmental
document to selected state agencies for review. The review period
is closed and none of the state agencies have comments. This
letter acknowledges that you have complied with the State
Clearinghouse review requirements for draft environmental
documents, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Please call at (916) 445-0613 if you have any questions regarding
the environmental review process. When contacting the
Clearinghouse in this matter, please use the eight-digit State
Clearinghouse number so that we may respond promptly.
Sincerely,
ANTERO A. RIVASPLATA
Chief, State Clearinghouse
NOTICE OF COMPLfrnON
\Iaii to; Slate Clearinghouse, 1400 Tenth Street, Rm. 121, Sacramento, CA 95814 - 916/445-0613
Frojcct Title: BI.OCKBUSTER VIDEO
Lead Agency: CITY OF CARLSBAD Contact Person: BRL\N HUNTER
Street Address: 2075 LAS PALMAS DRIVE
Citv: CARLSBAD Zip: 92009
Phone: f619^ 438-1161 extensbn 4457
_ Countv: SAN DIEGO
See NOTE Below:
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PROJECT IXX:ATI0N:
County: SAN DIEGO
Cross Street: CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE/MADISON
City/Nearest Community: CARLSBAD
/^^T^l Aci^: 0.355831 Acres
\ \ Base: Assessor's Parcel NOJ 203-304-26 Section:
Within 2 Miles: State Hwy #: INTERSTATE 5
Airports:
Waterways: ?ACl9^GiXAJtf€>
RailV4:« ATOP '^chooist OAK
DOCUMENT TYPE:
CEQA; NOP
Early Cons
X Neg Dec
Draft EIR
Supplement/Subsequent
'EIR (Prior SCH No.) _
Other
NEPA: NOI
"EA
"Draft EIS
"FONSI
Joint E>ocument
Final Docunient
Other
LOCAL ACTION TYPE:
Genera Plan Update
General Plan Amendment
General Plan Element
Community Plan
Specific Plan
Master Plan
Planned Unit Development
Site Plan
Rezone
Prezone
Use Permit
Land Division (Subdivision,
Parcel map. Tract Map, etc.)
Annexation
X Redevelopment
X Coastal Permit
Other
DEVELOPMENT TYPE:
Residential:
Office:
Commercial:
Industrial:
Educational:
Recreational:
Units
Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft. 5.400
Sq. Ft.
Acres
Acres
Acres.
Acres
Employees
Employees,
Employees
Water Facilities: Type
Transportation: Type
Mining: Mineral
Power Type
Waste Treatment: Type
Hazardous Waste: Type
Other
MGD
Watts
PROJECT ISSUES DISCUSSED IN DOCUMENT
AestheticA'isual
Agricultural Land
X Air Quality
X Archaeological/Historical
Coastal Zone
Drainage/Absorption
Economic/Jobs
Fiscal
Flood Plain/Flooding
Forest Land/Fire Hazard
Geologic/Seismic
Minerals
Noise
Populations/Housing Balance
Public Services/Facilities
Recreation/Parks
SchoolsAJniveisities
^ptic Systems
Sewer Capacity
Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading
Solid Waste
Toxic/Hazardous
X TrafiSc/Circulation
Vegetation
Water Quality
Water Supply/Ground Water
Wetland/Riparian
"wildlife
Growth Inducing
Landuse
Cumulative Effect
'other
Present Land Use/Zoning/General Plan Use
Medical Office/Nail Salon/Modeling Studio Village Redevelopment Zone/Village General Plan
Project Description
5,400 square foot video store with 18 parking spaces, landscaping, drive aides, and trash endosure.
State Clearinghouse Contact: Mr. Chris Belskj'
(916) 445-0613
Project Sent to the following State Agencies
State Review Began;
Dept. Review to Agency
Agency Rev to SCH
SCH COMPLIANCE
to. It
Please note SCH Number on all Comments
95091054
Please forward late comments directly to the
Lead Agency
AQMD/APCD n (Resources:
_J/L Resources
Boating
y Coastal Comm
Coastal Consv
Colorado Rvr Bd
>C Conservation
^Fish&Game # i_
Delta Protection
Forestry
X Parks & Rec/QH^
Reclamation
BCDC
DWR
OES
Bus Traasp Hous
; Aeronautics
CHP M\
IJE-Caltrans#. •
. Trans Planning
. Housing SL Devel
Health & Welfare
. Drinking H20
Medical Waste
State/Consumer Svcs
General Services
Cal/EPA
A ARB
K CA Waste Mgmt Bd
SWRCB: Grants
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BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
RP 95-02/CDP 95-02
October 23, 1995
TO: DEBBIE FOUNTAIN, SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
FROM: Associate Engineer
VIA: Assistant City Engineer
PROJECT REPORT AND CONDITIONS TRANSMITTAL
BLOCKBUSTER, RP 95-02
The Engineering Department has completed its review of the subject project. The Engineering
Department is recommending that the project be approved subject to the following conditions:
47. Prior to building permit issuance, the owner of the subject property shall execute an
agreement holding the City harmless regarding drainage across the adjacent property.
57. Prior to^^auling dirt or construction materials to or from any proposed construction site
within this project, the applicant shall submit to and receive approval from the City
Engineer for the proposed haul route. The applicant shall comply with all conditions and
requirements the City Engineer may impose with regards to the hauling operation.
• Concurrent with on-site construction and prior to occupancy, the applicant shall
install the following improvements in accordance with City standards:
a. Removal of the the existing driveway apron on Madison Street and
replacement with sidewalk to match the existing sidewalk improvements.
b. Installation of a new driveway apron on Madison Street.
For the installation of these improvements, concurrent with building permit issuance,
the applicant shall obtain a City right-of-way permit.
Also attached is a final Land Use Review project report for inclusion in the staff report for this
project. If you have questions regarding any of the comments above, please contact me at
extension 4380.
KENNETH W. QUON
Associate Engineer
c5ity of Carlsbad
Housing & Redevelopment Department
October 11, 1995
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JOSEPH ROBBINS \
BLOCKBUSTER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP V.;
4805 MURPHY CANYON ROAD
SANDIEGO CA 92123
RE: RP 95-02/CDP 95-02, BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO STORE CARLSBAD VILLAGE
DRIVE, CARLSBAD CA
Dear Jody:
As indicated in previous conversations with you, Debbie Fountain is currently preparing the
report for Design Review Board consideration of the Blockbuster Project for 660 Carlsbad
Village Drive. As you know, appropriate City departments were consulted for comments or
conditions related to this project. The Landscape Plancheck Consultant has outstanding issues
which will need to be resolved before Debbie can complete the report for the subject property.
These issues are outlined below with the required action needed to resolve the issues. Also,
enclosed are copies of your submitted plans which have been redlined by the Landscape
Plancheck Consultant.
The outstanding Landscape concems are as follows:
1. A colored Reclaimed Water Area Use map must be submitted to the Planning
Department, Attention Larry Black. This map will be reviewed and considered by the
Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD). A waiver may be granted upon
consideration by CMWD.
2. A detailed Landscape and Irrigation Plan is required per the City's Landscape Manual
for Plancheck. If time permits, the Landscape Manual also requires a Landscape
Concept Plan/Water Conservation Plan be submitted for review prior to submittal of the
detailed Landscape and Irrigation Plans.
Please retum the redlined plans with the corrected plans to the City Landscape Plancheck
Consultant to assist him in his continued review and conditioning of your project. Please revise
your plans and resubmit them as quickly as possible so that we can continue with our efforts to
schedule this project for a public hearing before the Design Review Board. In addition, please
submit the required 600 foot radius map and two sets of the property owner list and labels as
outlined on page 4 of 8 of the application to the Housing and Redevelopment Department no
later tiian October 16, 1995.
2965 Roosevelt St., Ste. B • Carlsbad, CA 92008-2389 • (619) 434-2810/2811 • FAX (619) 720-2037
October 11, 1995 ^ ^
RP 95-021/CDP 95-02 " ^
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Please submit your revised plans directiy to Mr. Larry Black, in the Planning Department for
approval. Once Mr. Black has signed off on your plans as acceptable, he will provide my office
with the necessary conditions for the report Debbie is preparing for your project. The report
will be otherwise ready for continued processing as soon as Debbie retums from vacation.
Every effort will be made to present your project to the Design Review Board on November 1,
1995.
Please contact Mr. Larry Black directiy at (619) 438-1161 x 4221 if you have any questions or
wish to set up a meeting to discuss the landscaping comments on your project plans.
Sincerely,
LEILANI HINES
Management Analyst
c: Larry Black
Brian Hunter
Octobers, 1995
TO: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
FROM: SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST, HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DRAFT REPORT ON BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO PROJECT
Attached please find a copy of the draft report for Design Review Board on the
proposed Blockbuster Video Project in the Village. This project was scheduled to go
to DRB on November 1, 1995. It may or may not still go on that date but I would like
to get your comments as soon as possible on the project report (or at least by the
time I return from vacation).
I also have a question as to whether I need to list each of the conditions noted from
Fire or if these are built into the standard code reminders included already within the
report. Please fon/vard your comments to my office by October 24, 1995.
Thanks for your help.
DEBBIE FOUNTAIN
Citv of Carlsbad
Housing & Redevelopment Departmers
October 5, 1995
JOSEPH ROBBINS
BLOCKBUSTER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
4805 MURPHY CANYON ROAD
SAN DIEGO, CA. 92123
RE: RP95-02/CDP95-02, BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO STORE, CARLSBAD
VILLAGE DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA.
Dear Jody:
As I indicated in previous conversations witii you, I am currentiy preparing the report for
Design Review Board consideration on the Blockbuster Project for 660 Carlsbad Village
Drive. I requested comments and conditions from the appropriate city departments which
were submitted to my office either on or before September 27, 1995. In reviewing the
comments received from the various departments, I found that the Engineering Department
has some outstanding issues which need to be resolved before I can complete the report for
the subject project. These issues are outiined below with the required action needed to
resolve the issues. Also, enclosed are copies of your submitted plans which have been
redlined by the Engineering Department.
The outstanding Engineering concems are:
1. A portion of tiie proposed driveway apron on Madison Street fronts the adjacent
property. As the City requires a minimum 3' clear distance between a driveway and a
property line, it is suggested that the driveway apron be relocated furtiier south along
Madison Street, and the concrete curb island in the parking lot be lengthened to direct
vehicles toward the traffic aisle in the parking lot. Additionally, the plans should note
the removal of the existing driveway apron.
2. The site plan must be revised to match the site layout of the grading plan. Related to
this is that the property lines shown on the site plan do not match the property lines
shown on the grading plan. If the property lines shown on the grading plan are
correct, then either a property line adjustment will be required as a condition of
approving this project, or the building pad will have to be adjusted so that the
building does not cross the property line. Finally, the plans must identify the
Assessor's Parcel Numbers of both lots.
3. The site and grading plans must indicate the location of the planter areas for the trees
which are to be located in front of the northem wall of the building, as shown on the
building elevation plans.
2965 Roosevelt St., Ste. B • Carlsbad, CA 92008-2389 • (619) 434-2810/2811 • FAX (619) 720-2037
J.ROBBINS
October 5, 1995
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4. To ensure there is adequate width m the parking lot, the plans must include
dimensions indicating the width of sidewalk, length of parking stalls, width of traffic
aisle, and width of landscape planter.
Please retum the redlined plans to the City with the corrected plans to assist the Engineering
Department in their continued review and conditioning of your project. Please revise your
plans and resubmit them as quickly as possible so that we can continue with our efforts to
schedule this project for a public hearing before the Design Review Board. Also, please
submit the required 600 foot radius map and two sets of the property owner list and labels as
outlined on page 4 of 8 of the application (see attached) to my office no later than October
16, 1995.
I will be on vacation from October 9th to October 24, 1995. So, please submit your revised
plans directly to Mr. Ken Quon in the Engineering Department for approval. Once Mr. Quon
has signed off on your plans as acceptable, he will provide my office with the Engineering
conditions for the report I am preparing for your project. The report will be otherwise ready
for continued processing as soon as I retum from vacation and incorporate Mr. Quon's
conditions. Every effort will be made to present your project to the Design Review Board on
November 1, 1995.
Please contact Mr. Ken Quon directly at (619) 438-1161 X 4380 if you have questions or
wish to set up a meeting to discuss the Engineering comments on your project plans.
Sincerely,
DEBBIE FOUNTAIN
Senior Management Analyst
Ken Quon
Brian Hunter
September 28, 19995
TO: SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST, Fountain
VIA: ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR
FROM: SENIOR PLANNER, Hunter
RE: RP 95-02/CDP 95-02; BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO RECOMMENDED CONDFTIONS
1. The Housing and Redevelopment Commission does hereby approve the Major
Redevelopment Permit for the retail video store project entitled "Blockbuster Video"
Exhibit on file in the Redevelopment Department and incorporated herein by
reference, dated ,1995), subject to the conditions herein set forth. Staff is
authorized and directed to make or require the Developer to make all corrections and
modifications to the Redevelopment Permit Documents, as necessary to make them
internally consistent and conform to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission's
final action on the project. Development shall occur substantially as shown on the
approved exhibits. Any proposed development substantially different from this
approval, shall require an amendment to this approval.
2. If any of the foregoing conditions fails to occur; or if they are, by their terms, to be
implemented and maintained over time; if any of such conditions fail to be so
implemented and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the right to
revoke or modify all approvals herein granted; deny or further condition issuance of all
future building permits; deny, revoke or further condition all certificates of occupancy
issued under the authority of approvals herein granted; institute and prosecute litigation
to compel their compliance with said conditions or seek damages for their violation.
No vested rights are gained by Developer or a successor in interest by the City's
approval of this Resolution.
3. The Developer shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local
ordinances in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
4. The Developer shall provide the City with a reproducible 24" x 36", mylar copy of the
Site Plan as approved by the final decision making body. The Site Plan shall reflect the
conditions of approval by the City. The Plan copy shall be submitted to the City
Engineer and approved prior to building, grading, final map, or improvement plan
submittal, whichever occurs first.
5. The Developer shall include, as part of the plans submitted for any permit plan check,
a reduced, legible version ofthe approving resolution(s) on a 24" x 36" blueline drawing.
Said blueline drawing(s) shall also include a copy of any applicable Coastal
Development Permit and signed approved site plan.
6. Building permits will not be issued for development of the subject property unless the
District Engineer determines that sewer facilities are available at the time of application
for such sewer permits and will continue to be available until time of occupancy.
7. The Developer shall pay the public facilities fee adopted by the City Council on July
28, 1987 (amended July 2, 1991) and as amended from time to time, and any
development fees established by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 21.90 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code or other ordinance adopted to implement a growth
management system or Facilities and Improvement Plan and to fulfill subdivider's
agreement to pay the public facilities fee dated , a copy of which is on file with the
City Qerk and is incorporated by this reference. If the fees are not paid, this
application will not be consistent with the General Plan and approval for this project
will be void.
8. This project shall comply with all conditions and mitigation measures which are required
as part of the Zone 1 Local Facilities Management Plan and any amendments made to
that Plan prior to the issuance of building permits.
9. Approval of RP 95-02 is granted subject to approval of CDP 95-02.
10. Prior to the issuance of the Redevelopment Permit, Developer shall submit to the City
a Notice of Restriction to be filed in the office of the County Recorder, subject to the
satisfaction ofthe Housing and Redevelopment Director, notifying all interested parties
and successors in interest that the City of Carlsbad has issued a Redevelopment Permit
by Resolution No. on the real property owned by the developer. Said Notice of
Restriction shall note the property description, location of the file containing complete
project details and all conditions of approval as well as any conditions or restrictions
specific for inclusion in the Notice of Restriction. The Housing and Redevelopment
Director has the authority to execute and record an amendment to the notice which
modifies or terminates said notice upon a showing of good cause by the developer or
successor in interest.
11. The Developer shall prepare a detailed landscape and irrigation plan in conformance
with the approved Preliminary Landscape Plan and the City's Landscape Manual. The
plans shall be submitted and approved by the Housing and Redevelopment Director
prior to the approval of the grading or building permit, whichever occurs first. The
Developer shall construct and install all landscaping as shown on the approved plans,
and maintain all landscaping in a healthy and thriving condition, free from weeds, trash,
and debris.
Date: Septenfiber 26, 1995
To: Planning Department
From: Police Department/Crime Prevention
Subject: Plan Review- RP95-02/CDP 95-02
Plan Review Recommendations
The following are optimal security suggestions provided by the
Garlsbad Police Department. The purpose is to create an atnfiosphere that
is free from crime opportunities. The recommendations are presented in
two sections, site considerations and building recommendations.
A. Site Issues
A-1 Lighting
It is suggested that aisles, passageways, and recesses related
to and within the building confiplex should be illuminated with an
intensity of at least twenty-five one hundredths (.25) footcandles
at the ground level during the hours of darkness. Lighting devices
should be protected by weather and vandalism-resistant covers.
Open parking lots should be provided with a maintained
minimum of one (1) footcandle of light on the parking surface
during the hours of darkness. White lights provide better vision and
surveillance capabilities than do yellow lights. Lighting devices
should be protected by weather and vandalism covers.
The main entry and rear dock area should be given additional
lighting during hours of darkness.
A-2 Landscaping
The exterior landscaping should be kept at a minimal height
and fullness giving police, security services and the general public
surveillance capabilities of the area. Landscaping should be
designed to not detract from lighting. Low level plants should be
planted in front of windows so as to not cover windows. All
entrances should be kept clear of clutter. Perimeter landscaping
should not take away from vision into the property.
Security plants should be applied where necessary to prevent
loitering and tampering.
Burms should b kept at a minimum when they detract from
surveillance.
A-3 Storage Bins
Storage or disposal bins should be located away from the area
of any loading or receiving area.
A-4 Addressing
A street number should be displayed on a prominent location on
the street side of the building. The number should be placed in a
position that is easily visible to emergency vehicles to hasten their
approach. The numbers should be no less than four (4) inches in
height and should be of a contrasting color to the building to which
they are attached.
B. Building Recommendations
B-1 Doors
Wood doors shall be of solid core construction with a minimum
thickness of one and three fourths inches. Hollow steel doors shall
have a minimum sixteen U.S. gauge and have sufficient reinforcement
to maintain the designed thickness of the door when any locking
device is installed. Glass doors shall have fully tempered glass or
rated burglary resistant glazing.
All swinging exterior wood and steel doors should be equipped
with a dead bolt.
All doors should be equipped with an astragal constructed of
steel a minimum of .125 inch thick which will cover the opening
between the door and frame or other door. The astragal shall be
attached to the outside by means of welding or with non-removable
bolts spaced apart on not more than ten inch centers.
The jamb on all aluminum frame swinging doors shall be so
constructed or protected to withstand 1600 pounds of pressure in
both a vertical distance of three inches and horizontal distance of
one inch each side of the strike, so as to prevent violation of the
strike.
Panic hardware shall be installed whenever it is required by
the Uniform Building Code.
B-2 Roof Openings
All roof openings shall be secured.
B-3 Windows
All movable windows should be secured with security
hardware.
B-4 Alarm Systems
It is recommended that a security alarm system be installed to
augment the security already recommended for this structure. For
information regarding the type of security system to use please
contact the Business Liaison Officer at the Carlsbad Police
Department.
For additional assistance in the security of the property please
contact the Business Liaison Officer of the Carlsbad Police Department.
By, Jodeene R. Sasway
Crime Prevention Specialist
(619)931-2195
September 12, 1995
TO: DEBBIE FOUNTAIN, SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
FROM: Associate Engineer
PROJECT ISSUES STATEMENT
BLOCKBUSTER, RP 95-02/CUP 95-02
The Engineering Department has completed its review of the resubmitted project application for
completeness and/or engineering issues. The project application is now or was previously found complete
for the purpose of continued engineering review. The project application does contain some engineering
issues or concerns which remain to be resolved by the applicant. All engineering issues should be fully
resolved or addressed prior to resubmitting the project for our review. The outstanding engineering issues
or concerns are as follows:
1. Please have the applicant submit an updated Preliminary Title Report as our records indicate that
such a report has never been included with any of the previous project reviews.
2. A portion of the proposed driveway apron on Madison Street fronts the adjacent property. As the
City requires a minimum 3' clear distance between a driveway and a property line, we suggest the
driveway apron be relocated further south along Madison Street, and the concrete curb island in
the parking lot be lengthened to direct vehicles toward the traffic aisle in the parking lot.
Additionally, the plans should note the removal of the existing driveway apron.
3. The site plan should be revised to match the site layout of the grading plan. Related to this is that
the property lines shown on the site plan do not match the property lines shown on the grading
plan. If the property lines shown on the grading plan are correct, then either a property line
adjustment will be required as a condition of approving this project, or the building pad will have
to be adjusted so that the building does not cross the property line. Finally, the plans should
identify the Assessor's Parcel Numbers of both lots.
4. The site and grading plans should indicate the location of the planter areas for the trees which are
to be located in front of the northern wall of the building, as shown on the building elevation plans.
5. To ensure there is adequate width in the parking lot, the plans should include dimensions
indicating the width of sidewalk, length of parking stalls, width of traffic aisle, and width of
landscape planter.
Attached is a redlined check print set of the project. Please forward this plan set to the applicant for
corrections and changes as noted. The applicant must return this plan set with the corrected plans to
assist us in our continued review. If you have questions regarding any of the comments above, please
contact me at extension 4380.
KENNETH W. QUON
Associate Engineer
c: Bob Wojcik, Principal Civil Engineer
Citv of Carlsbad
Housing & Redevelopment Department
July 22, 1995
JODY ROBBINS
BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
4805 MURPHY CANYON ROAD
SAN DIEGO, CA. 92123
RE: RP 95-02/CDP 95-02 - BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO STORE
Dear Jody:
Thank you for submitting an application for a Major Redevelopment Permit and
Coastal Development Permit from the City of Carlsbad's Redevelopment Agency. The
City's Planning, Redevelopment and Engineering Departments have reviewed the
application to determine its completeness for the purposes of continued processing.
The application is incomplete, as submitted on June 22, 1995. Attached is a list of
information items which need to be included either on the site plan and/or elevations
or provided as a supplement to your application. Once you have submitted the
supplemental information and the revised site plan and elevations, your application
will be complete for continued processing by the City of Carlsbad's Redevelopment
Agency. No processing of your application can occur until the application is
determined to be complete.
Please resubmit your revised plans (10 copies) and the additional information to the
Housing and Redevelopment Department at 2965 Roosevelt Street. All listed items
must be submitted simultaneously and a copv of this list must be Included with
your submittals. Also, please resubmit the redlined copy of your initial plans with
the other information requested within this correspondence. This redlined set of plans
will assist us in our continued review of your application.
For information purposes, staff is pleased with the final design of the Blockbuster
Video Store proposed within your application. We believe that it is consistent with the
new design guidelines recently prepared for the Village Redevelopment Area. Staff
has provided you with a second list attached to this correspondence which outlines
remaining site plan issues which need to be addressed before a recommendation for
approval of the project can be made by staff.
2965 Roosevelt St., Ste. B • Carlsbad, CA 92008-2389 • (619) 434-2810/2811 • FAX (619) 720-2037 ^
J, ROBBINS
July 22, 1995
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When all required materials for the application are submitted to the Housing and
Redevelopment Department, the Agency has 30 days to make a determination of
completeness. If the application is determined to be complete, processing for a
decision on the application will be initiated. In addition, please note that you have six
months from the date the application was initially filed, June 22, 1995, to either
resubmit the application or submit the required information. Failure to resubmit the
application or to submit the materials necessary to determine your application
complete shall be deemed to constitute withdrawal of the application. If an application
is withdrawn or deemed withdrawn, a new application must be submitted.
Please contact my office at (619) 434-2935 if you have any questions or would like to
schedule a meeting to discuss your application and/or the additional information
requested within this correspondence.
Sincerely,
DEBBIE FOUNTAIN
Senior Management Analyst
Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency
c: Gary Wayne, Planning
Bobbie Hoder, Planning
Brian Hunter, Planning
Ken Quon, Engineering
Bob Wojcik, Engineering
Oakley Parker, Property Owner
File Copy
Data Entry
Marjorie/Rich
LIST OF ITEMS NEEDED
TO COMPLETE APPLICATION
No. RP 95-02/CDP 95-02 - Blockbuster Video Store
PLANNING/REDEVELOPMENT:
1. The Parcel No. on each page of the project plans need to be corrected to 203-
304-26.
2. The size of the building needs to be reduced by at least 100 square feet or an
additional parking space needs to be provided on the site to accommodate
5500 square feet of gross floor space. The parking requirement is rounded up
to the next whole number.
3. In regard to the north elevation of the building, the plans must indicate the
manner in which the wall of the building will be aesthetically "broken up" to
prevent a "blank wall" look. If the proposed landscaping will not assist in the
effort to create an aesthetically appealing north wall, staff suggests the use of a
trellis with flowering vine on the building or the planting of trees. Some type of
architectural treatment to the north wall would also be acceptable.
ENGINEERING:
The following information must be included on the plans:
1. Bearings of each exterior boundary line.
2. Distance between buildings and/or structures.
3. Setback dimensions for required front, rear and side yards.
4. Width of all adjacent streets and streets within the project.
5. Typical street section for all adjacent streets and streets within the project.
6. Width and location of all existing or proposed public or private easements.
7. Public and private streets and utilities clearly identified, including the location of
sewer and water laterals to the project site.
8. Existing and proposed street lights and utilities (sewer, water, major gas and
fuel lines, major electric and telephone facilities) within and adjacent to the
project. Show existing street improvements adjacent to the project site,
including curb, gutter sidewalk, and existing and proposed driveways.
COMPLETENESS ITEMS
July 22, 1995
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9. All fire hydrants within 300 feet of site.
10. Approximate contours at 1' intervals for slopes less than 5%, 2' intervals for
slopes between 5% and 10%, 5' intervals for slopes over 10% (both existing
and proposed). Existing and proposed topographic contours within 100 foot
perimeter of the boundaries of the site. Existing onsite trees with identification
of those to be saved and those to be removed, if any.
11. Earthwork volumes: cut, fill, import and export
12. Spot elevations at the corners of each pad.
13. Method of draining the lot, identifying existing and proposed drainage facilities.
The following is needed as a supplement to your previously submitted application:
A preliminary Title Report, prepared within the last six (6) months.
ISSUE(S) OF CONCERN
RP 95-02/CDP 95-02 - Blockbuster Video Store
PLANNING/REDEVELOPMENT:
If satisfactory revisions are made to the plans to correct the issue of parking due to
size of the building and the design of the north elevation for the building. Planning
and Redevelopment Staff have identified no additional issues at this time which need
to be addressed.
ENGINEERING:
1. The parking stalls in the alley are required to have a minimum aisle width of 24'
so that vehicles can back out. Since the alley is only 20' wide, an additional 4'
of aisle width will be required from the project site.
2. In order to comply with surface pollutant mitigation requirements, all surface
drainage from this lot should be directed to flow thru a natural or landscape
area prior to discharge into the public storm drain system. The plans should
clearly indicate how this mitigation will be accomplished.
3. Engineering Staff suggests that the applicant review the proposed planting
location of landscape materials so that they do not interfere with sight distance
for vehicles utilizing the parking lot entrance from the alley.
4. The City's standard trash enclosure should be used on the project. A copy of
the standard enclosure is attached for your reference.
July 10, 1995
TO: DEBBIE FOUNTAIN, SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
FROM: Associate Engineer
VIA: Assistant City Engineer
COMPLETENESS REVIEW AND INITIAL ISSUES STATEMENT
BLOCKBUSTER, RP 95-02/CUP 95-02
The Engineering Department has completed its review of the subject project for application
completeness. The application and plans submitted for this project are incomplete and
unsuitable for further review due to the following missing or incomplete items:
1. Bearings of each exterior boundary line.
2. Distance between buildings and or/structures.
3. Setback dimensions for required front, rear, and side yards.
4. The width of all adjacent streets and streets within the project.
5 Typical street section for all adjacent streets and streets within the project.
6. Width and location of all existing or proposed public or private easements.
7. Public and private streets and utilities clearly identified, including the location of sewer
and water laterals to the project site.
8. Existing and proposed street lights and utilities (sewer, water, major gas and fuel lines,
major electric and telephone facilities) within and adjacent to the project. Show existing
street improvements adjacent to the project site, including curb, gutter, sidewalk, and
existing and proposed driveways.
9. All fire hydrants located within 300 feet of the site.
10. Approximate contours at 1' intervals for slopes less than 5%, 2' intervals for slopes
between 5% and 10%, and 5' inten/als for slopes over 10% (both existing and proposed).
Existing and proposed topographic contours wrthin a 100 foot perimeter of the boundaries
of the site. Existing onsite trees; those to be removed and those to be saved.
11. Earthwork volumes: cut, fill, import and export.
12. Spot elevations at the corners of each pad.
13. Method of draining the lot, identifying existing and proposed drainage facilities.
14. A Preliminary Title Report, current within the last six months.
In addition, the Engineering Department made a preliminary review of the project for Engineering
issues. Engineering issues which need to be resolved or adequately addressed prior to
conditioning of the project are as follows:
^ 1. The parking stalls in the alley are required to have a minimum aisle width of 24' so that
vehicles can back out. Since the alley is only 20' wide, an additional 4' of aisle width will
be required from the project site.
'^2(^ The City is seriously concerned that vehicles will park or stop on Carlsbad Village Drive
J in front of this project to return videotapes, and thereby blocking a travel lane and
^^>^*> e ^ creating the potential for accidents. We strongly recommend relocating the building
^^^^^> entrance so that it is more convenient to both the rear parking lot and the parking stalls
in the alley.
3. In order to comply with surface pollutant mitigation requirements, all surface drainage
from this lot should be directed to flow thru a natural or landscape area prior to discharge
into the public storm drain system. The plans should clearly indicate how this mitigation
will be accomplished.
4. We suggest the applicant review the proposed planting location of landscape materials
so that they do not interfere with sight distance for vehicles utilizing the parking lot
entrance from the alley.
r The applicant should be directed to include the City standard trash enclosure on the
project, a copy of which is attached for your reference.
Attached is a redlined check print set of the project. Please forward this plan set to the applicant
for corrections and changes as noted. The applicant must return this plan set with the corrected
plans to assist us in our continued review.
If you have questions regarding any of the comments above, please contact me at extension
4380.
KENNETH W. QUON
Associate Engineer
Citv of Carlsbad
Housing & Redevelopment Department
May 11, 1995
JOSEPH ROBBINS
BLOCKBUSTER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
4805 MURPHY CANYON ROAD
SAN DIEGO, CA. 92123
RE: PROPOSED BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO STORE, CARLSBAD VILLAGE
DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA.
Dear Jody:
Thank you for submitting your second set of plans for the proposed Blockbuster Video store
proposed to be constmcted on Carlsbad Village Drive to the City of Carlsbad's
Redevelopment Agency. As I indicated during our meeting on May 9, 1995, Redevelopment
Agency staff met with other City staff to review your second set of plans.
As stated previously, the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency and City of Carlsbad believe that
the Blockbuster Video business will be very beneficial to the Village Redevelopment Area.
This is why staff is eager to help you design a building which is consistent with the village
character already reflected within the area and can be recommended for approval. Due to the
fact that Blockbuster has selected a highly visible sight within the Village, special care must
be given to design of the new building. Formnately, new design guidelines have been
recentiy developed which should help Blockbuster to design a building which meets the high
standards expected by the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency/City of Carlsbad.
Per my letter to Mr. Mike Jarvi on March 15, 1995, signage, architecmre and pedestrian
circulation are the three issues which must be addressed by Blockbuster. Based on your
comments to me, it is my understanding that Blockbuster is willing to design a building
which meets the desires of the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency/City of Carlsbad. Also, I
understand that Blockbuster's two (2) key issues are signage and access to a single entrance.
Based on the Agency's review of your second set of plans, here are our comments:
1. We support the reconfiguration of the site which provides less building frontage on
Carlsbad Village Drive and allows for some parking spaces on the west side of the
building. However, we are still unable to support the side entrance (or a rear
entrance). As a compromise we would like to have the entrance recessed and located
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on the southwest comer of the building as noted on the enclosed plans. We believe
this entrance still allows easy access to the parking both in the private and public
parking lots. From staff's perspective, we cannot recommend approval of an entrance
to the building which is not oriented towards Carlsbad Village Drive. If Blockbuster
is unable to provide two (2) entrances for operational reasons, then we must require
that the single entrance be located on the front of the building (on Carlsbad Village
Drive). We believe the comer entrance provides a compromised position (between
side and front) which we find to be completely acceptable.
With the comer, recessed entrance/exit for the building, Agency staff also requests
that Blockbuster create a landscaped courtyard with decorative paving. This area will
assist you in meeting the open space requirements for the project and provide a
feature for the project which recognizes the village, community-oriented character of
the area. These comments are noted on the enclosed plans that you submitted to my
office.
In terms of architecture and general design of the project, staff has a number of
comments. The current building design is simply not consistent with the guidelines
that have been established for the Village Redevelopment Area. In an effort to give
you more specific direction on design, staff has made a number of comments on the
enclosed plans. We would like for you to take these comments and design a building
which has more architectural features and is more consistent with the Village Design
Guidelines. We would like you to create a building which has been designed
specifically for the Village of Carlsbad.
Landscaping is very important in the Village. We would like to see as much as
possible.
At this time, you will be permitted to have no more than 38 square feet of signage for
the building. You may have several signs but the total signage may not exceed 38
square feet. The Agency is currently considering a change in sign standards which
would allow Blockbuster to place additional signage on the building. But, at this time,
you are limited to the amount noted.
The "vision" for the Village Redevelopment Area includes the desire to create a
pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. Although we understand that Blockbuster is primarily
vehicle-oriented with a focus on "quick in, quick out", we must require you to
provide elements within the design of your building and site which reflect the desire
to enhance pedestrian circulation throughout the Village and within all redevelopment
projects. We want to make every effort to encourage people to get our of their cars
and walk around the Village regardless of how impossible the task may seem. The
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May 11, 1995
Page 3
only way to do this is to insist that projects be developed in a pedestrian-friendly
manner which means that buildings must be architecturally interesting, have lots of
landscaping and provide attractive pedestrian elements.
Attached for your review are letters that were forwarded to Mr. Oakley Parker and Mr.
Mike Jarvi regarding the Blockbuster project. These letters should be reviewed to ensure that
your final plans have addressed the various issues which have been raised by staff.
Thank you again for your second submittal. We look forward to reviewing your final plans
for the building. If you have any questions regarding this correspondence of comments on the
enclosed plans, please feel free to contact my office at 434-2935.
Sincerely,
DEBBIE FOUNTAIN
Senior Management Analyst
Citv of Carlsbad
Housing & Redevelopment Department
April 13, 1995
MR. JOSEPH ROBBERS
BLOCKBUSTER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
4805 MURPHY CANYON ROAD
SAN DEEGO, CA. 92123
RE: CARLSBAD VILLAGE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS AND
SIGNS
Dear Mr. Robbins:
Per your request during our meeting on April 6, 1995, enclosed please fmd a copy of the
Village Design Guidelines and the proposed sign standards for the Village. As we discussed,
the current sign standards allow only .6 square foot of sign for each lineal foot of building
street frontage. The new (proposed) standards will allow 1 square foot of sign for each lineal
foot of building street frontage. It is anticipated that the new (proposed) sign standards will
be presented to die Carlsbad City Council by July, 1995. Until that time, the .6 standard will
apply to projects.
If you have any additional questions regarding your project, please feel free to contact me at
434-2935.
Sincerely,
DEBBIE FOUNTAE^
Senior Management Analyst
2965 Roosevelt St., Ste. B • Carlsbad, CA 92008-2389 • (619) 434-2810/2811 • FAX (619) 720-2037 ®
RONALD R. BALL
CITY ATTORNEY
D. RICHARD RUDOLF
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
KAREN J. HIRATA
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF CARLSBAD
1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008-1989
(619) 434-2891
FAX: (619) 434-8367
April 7, 1995
Steve A. Fehlhaber - Owner
Home Movies
2802 State Street
Carlsbad, California 92008
RE: YOUR LETTER OF MARCH 24, 1995
Dear Mr. Fehlhaber:
Your letter addressed to Mayor Lewis and members of the City
Council has been referred to me for reply, since it involves
several issues involving a proposed project that will require a
Redevelopment Permit processed and approved through the Design
Review Board and the Housing and Redevelopment Commission. As
you have explained and I have confirmed, there is a proposed
retail video outlet currently being processed by staff. The
proposed use will require a Major Redevelopment Permit pursuant
to Chapter 21.35 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Public hearings
will be held at both the Design Review Board and Housing and
Redevelopment Commission. In deciding whether or not to issue a
Redevelopment Permit, those bodies shall apply the goals and
policies set forth in the Redevelopment Plan and the Village
Design Manual. I am sure you are intimately familiar with both
from your participation on the Master Plan Advisory Committee. I
understand that plan will be considered by the Design Review
Board and the Housing and Redevelopment Commission later this
summer.
Under the existing plan, commercial land uses are to be grouped
in a village setting rather than a strip or sprawled commercial
manner. Such uses should include administrative and professional
offices, retail outlets and public offices. The stated goal is
to establish the Village Center Area as North County's focus for
specialty goods and services and to establish design controls in
keeping with the desired Village atmosphere. The Village Design
Manual implements the Redevelopment Plan and will determine the
type, size, height and use of buildings within the Redevelopment
Area.
From your description, the project is proposed in Subarea 1 of
the Village Design Manual. The Village Design Manual sets forth
design guidelines which should reflect land use diversity,
variety and urbanity. The goal for Subarea 1 is to function as a
Steve A. Fehlhaber
April 7, 1995
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major financial, specialty, commercial center for the downtown
area. The special treatment area along Carlsbad Village Drive
emphasizes a strong financial and commercial center. Carlsbad
Village Drive will serve as the major east/west gateway to the
Village Center and beach access. Uses allowed in the Subarea are
those specified in the commercial zones and residential
professional zones, however, special design criteria should be
established for developments with high traffic volume. Retail
businesses catering directly to the consumer are permitted uses
within the commercial zone. In applying these standards and
criteria to any proposed use, the Housing and Redevelopment
Commission looks to the character of the proposed use and not to
the identity of the user. That is to say, the Housing and
Redevelopment Commission does not consider the character or
attributes of the user since any permits granted under the
Redevelopment Plan will run with the land. Nevertheless, the
proposed use and structure must meet the strict standards for
size, shape, location placement, parking, circulation and other
City standards.
The Council wishes to acknowledge your many and continuing
contributions to your community and the Downtown Area. Your
personal involvement in community affairs and participation in
shaping and contributing to local government will not go
unnoticed. It is through efforts by citizens and business owners
like yourself that the Downtown Area has become the special jewel
that is being polished and refined by all of us.
Although the characteristics of the owner or tenant of the
proposed use is not appropriately considered in the standards I
have outlined above, we look forward to your participation and
other informative and constructive comments on this proposal as
it is processed through the system.
Should you have any questions regarding the above, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
RONALD R. BALL
City Attorney
afd
c: Mayor Lewis
City Council Members
City Manager Ray Patchett
Community Development Director Marty Orenyak
Housing & Redevelopment Director Evan Becker
March 30, 1995
TO: CITY MANAGER
VIA: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
FROM: HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
LETTER FROM STEVE FEHLHABER REGARDING BLOCKBUSTER
The following information is provided in response to the letter forwarded to the City Council
from Steve Fehlhaber regarding the project proposed by Blockbuster for the Village
Redevelopment Area.
CONSISTENCY WITH MASTER PLAN
The proposed Master Plan for the Village Redevelopment Area does not address the form of
business ownership nor is this an issue which has been previously discussed by the Master
Plan Advisory Committee. While it is tme that the Committee has been adamant that the
"small scale Village Character" must be maintained, there has never been any discussion on
whether "corporate" or "franchise" businesses should or should not be allowed within the
Village (of course, we do presently have these type of businesses). To maintain the small
scale. Village character, the Committee has focused on building design issues and creating a
more pedestrian-friendly environment. "Small scale" does not necessarily mean small
buildings with limits on total square footage.
The Blockbuster project is, in fact, consistent with the land use proposals identified within
the draft Master Plan. The Master Plan indicates that more retail development should be
encouraged along Carlsbad Village Drive. In the past, banks have consumed large portions of
property along Carlsbad Village Drive because they have had the funds which allow them the
luxury to obtain these prime locations within the area. The Master Plan indicates that retail
should be promoted rather than additional banks or office buildings.
One of the goals discussed frequently by the Master Plan Advisory Committee has been that
a more "24 hour environment" needs to be created in the Village. Restaurant owners often
complain that Village businesses need to stay open later; there needs to be more activities in
the evening. From staff's perspective, the Village needs a good mix of "mom and pop" shops
and franchise and/or "corporate owned" businesses to maintain an economically viable
community as well as to develop the desired "24 hour environment". In addition, we will
likely find that the type of quality development that comes with success is development that
brings "corporate" investment.
SIZE AND SCALE OF BUILDING
The scale and size of the proposed Blockbuster building is fairly consistent with the other
buildings located along Carlsbad Village Drive. The bank buildings within the area are as
large or perhaps larger than the proposed Blockbuster building. Staff does not believe that the
proposed project will have an adverse impact on the Village character. In fact, staff is
working closely with the architects for the proposed Blockbuster building and we are using
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March 30, 1995
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the design guidelines drafted for the Master Plan to identify appropriate design features to
maintain the desired pedestrian-friendly. Village character.
BENEFITS TO AREA AND IMPACTS ON BUSINESSES
The medical office currentiy located on the site for the Blockbuster store is being relocated
but will remain m the Village. The property owner of the Blockbuster site, Oakley Parker,
currently has a redevelopment permit application being reviewed by staff which would
physically relocate the medical office building on the site to a vacant parcel owned by Mr.
Parker off of Madison (behind the site for the proposed Blockbuster store). The medical
office has indicated tiiat they do not require a Carlsbad Village Drive site for their continued
business operations. No residential units are being removed as a result of the project.
However, a couple of buildings currently leased for retail purposes (which may have
originally been built for residential purposes) will be demolished if the redevelopment permit
is approved for the Blockbuster store. Mr. Parker has notified the business tenants located
within these buildings that he will not be renewing their leases. Staff has not received
information as to whether or not the impacted businesses will be relocating to other vacant
retail sites within the Village. Staff believes the businesses have the ability to relocate within
the Village if they choose to do so.
In terms of competition, staff anticipates that the Blockbuster project will probably have an
adverse impact on smaller video stores within the area. However, the project will also have
positive benefits. It will result in improvements to two properties within the Village which
will result in additional tax increment revenue as well as produce desired development which
meets the goals of Redevelopment. The net effect on increased sales tax revenue could be
debated but it is anticipated to increase as well. The bottom line is that there needs to be
more people in the Village. The Blockbuster store will give residents, and perhaps visitors,
another reason to visit the Village. In staffs opinion, there are a number of very good
reasons to support the proposed development of the Blockbuster store.
MASTER PLAN COMPLETION SCHEDULE
As requested, attached is a schedule which outlines the activities to be completed as related
to the Master Plan and the approximate timing for these activities. It is staffs intent to
complete all of the documents related to the Master Plan within the next couple of weeks and
then to schedule one fmal meeting with the Master Plan Advisory Committee to obtain their
recommendation to proceed with approval of the related documents and to begin
implementation of the Plan. We expect to present the documents to the City Council/Housing
and Redevelopment Commission for review and action in July, 1995.
EVAN E. BECKER
VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT AREA
MASTER PLAN REVEEW
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVmES
DATE PURPOSE COMMENTS
April 14, 1995 Complete written documentation
related to Master Plan for Village.
Staff needs to complete some
research and narratives for the
various documents and get a
flnalized document from
Consultant.
May 15, 1995 Meet with Master Plan Advisory
Committee to review flnal drafts of
polides, procedures, etc. included
within the various Master Han
documents and obtain recommen-
ation from Committee to present
the Plan to the DRB and Housing
and Redevelopment Commission.
Advisory Committee will be
given approximately one (1)
month to review the related
documents and to prepare for
the flnal discussion. At the same
time the documents are
distributed to the Committee,
copies will be submitted to all
departments for flnal review.
June 5 -16, 1995 Hold at least two (2) public
information forums to allow public
to review completed documents and
plans.
These workshops are for the
distribution of the information
only. No changes will be made to
the documents as a result of
these forums.
June 21, 1995 Design Review Board Meeting to
discuss and take action on the
Master Plan documents.
May require two (2) meetings.
July 18, 1995 Present Master Plan documents to
Housing and Redevelopment
Commission for action.
May require two (2) meetings.
Citv of Carlsbad
Housing & Redevelopment Department
March 15, 1995
MIKE JARVI
WICKHAM JARVI WARMAN
1828 SWIFT
SUITE 350
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
RE: PRELIMEVARY REVIEW FOR BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO, APN 203-904-
26, CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRTVE, CARLSBAD, CA.
Dear Mr. Jarvi:
Thank you for submitting initial plans for constmction of a Blockbuster Video store on
Carlsbad Village Drive to tiie Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency/City of Carlsbad for
preliminary review. The Agency and City believe that the Blockbuster Video store will be
very beneficial to the Village Redevelopment Area and we look forward to its constmction.
Your plans were received by the City on Febmary 28, 1995 and have been reviewed by staff
of the Planning, Engineering and Redevelopment departments.
The following provides preliminary review comments from the noted departments:
Planning/Redevelopment:
1. The project is located within the City's Redevelopment Area which means that a
Major Redevelopment Permit and Coastal Development Permit must be approved
before building permits will be released for project constmction. These permits
address land use as well as building and site design. Copies of the necessary permit
applications are enclosed for your use.
2. In general, staff believes that the site design has been well thought out. The siting of
the building along the Carlsbad Village Drive frontage, with parking in the rear, is
most desirable for development on the subject site.
3. On Febmary 10, 1993, the Planning Department forwarded a letter to Mr. Oakley
Parker outlining issues which need to be addressed as part of the project design.
Based on this preliminary review, it appears that you have adequately responded to
these previously identified issues with the exception of three (3) design areas: signage,
architecmre and pedestrian circulation. However, staff believes that the comments
provided below will assist you in resolving these remaining design issues.
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a) . Per the Carlsbad Village Design Manual, the principal advertising feature for
all land uses in the area shall be the attractiveness of the buildings, grounds
and the activities visible within any buildings on the site. All projects must
support the "village" character of the area and promote a pedestrian
orientation. Actual sign area must be in scale with the building and may not
exceed .6 square foot of signage per linear foot of building frontage.
The sign area for the south elevation sign should be reduced by half to meet
the sign area standard noted above. Additional glazing of the south and west
elevations should also be provided to allow "the activities visible within the
building" to come forward as the principal advertising feature for the building.
For information purposes, the Redevelopment Agency and City now allow
projecting signs on buildings. Staff is encouraging the design of unique,
projecting signs which reflect the type of business located within any given
building. You may wish to consider the design of a unique, interesting
projecting sign for use on the front of the building. Examples used to
demonstrate this idea are: scissors for a beauty salon, paint can for a paint
store, a musical note for a music store, etc.
b) . Although neither the Redevelopment Plan nor the current Design Manual
suggest the establishment of an architecmral theme for the Village
Redevelopment Area, design guidelines have been developed which staff hopes
will assist developers/builders in appropriately designing buildings within the
area which are consistent with the desired "village" character and pedestrian
orientation. Enclosed is a copy of the design guidelines for your use in
refining the design of the proposed Blockbuster Video Store.
The subject site is located within two special treatment areas of the Village
Redevelopment Area: Carlsbad Village Drive and the Village Centre.
Therefore, design of the building is very important. The architecture should
reflect the historic vemacular of the subarea of the Village Centre which is
bound by State Street, Grand Avenue, Carlsbad Village Drive and Madison
Street. Also, the pedestrian circulation is important. In the plans reviewed by
staff, all walkways are oriented solely towards the parking lots and automobile
traffic. The only ingress/egress to the proposed building is from the parking
lot. Staff would like to see more effort made to encourage pedestrian access to
the front of the building (off Carlsbad Village Drive) as well. Staff believes
that a walkway to the front of the building will encourage desirable pedestrian
traffic from the nearby residential and commercial areas.
M. JARVI
March 15, 1995
Page 3
c) Vinyl, interior illuminated awnings are not desirable in the Village. If
Blockbuster would like to use awnings, which are encouraged, they should be
colorful fabric awnings constmcted of fire-treated or non-flammable materials
rather than vinyl or some other material.
Engineering:
1. In your final application submittal, please ensure that you have addressed all of the
comments provided by the Engineering Department in the letter to Mr. Oakley Parker
dated Febmary 9, 1993.
2. A lot line adjustment will be required for this project as the assessor's parcel maps
indicate tiiat the project, as shown on the site plan, is located on three separate lots.
3. There is an existing street light on Madison Street which is in close proximity to the
proposed driveway. Please note that street lights are to be located at least three (3)
feet from the proposed driveway flare.
Once again, thank you for submitting the preliminary review application for the Blockbuster
Video store to be located within the Village Redevelopment Area of the City of Carlsbad.
We look forward to working with you on this project. Your next step is now to submit a
complete application to the Community Development Department for fmal processing. If you
have any questions regarding this correspondence or the information provided to you, please
contact my office at (619) 434-2935.
Sincerely,
DEBBIE FOUNTAIN
Senior Management Analyst
Bobbie Hoder
File Copy
Data Entry
MARCH 9, 1995
TO: DEBBIE FOUNTAIN, Redevelopment
FROM: GARY WAYNE, Planning
SUBJECT: PRE 95-04 - BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO - APN: 203-904-26
Planning:
1. The project is located within the City's Redevelopment area and requires a Major
Redevelopment Pemiit and a Coastal Development Pennit. In general the site design of
the project has been well thought out. The siting of the building along the Carlsbad
Village Drive frontage is the preferred location for a building on this site. The project
received previous preliminary review by Mr. Grim in February, 1993 and has responded
to the comments made at that time adequately with the exception of signage, architecture,
and pedestrian circulation.
2. Per the Village Design Manual the principal advertising feature of all uses shall be the
attractiveness of the buildings, grounds and the activities visible within. The Village
Design Manual requires that unifying, harmonious typefaces shall be used throughout the
Redevelopment Area. Sign area shall be scale with the building (.6 of a square foot of
a building's linear foot street frontage as a guideline). The area of the south elevation
sign should be reduced by half to meet this guideline. Additional glazing of the south
and west elevations would allow "the activities visible within" to come forward as the
principal advertising feature.
3. Although neither the Redevelopment Plan nor the Design Manual suggest the
establishment of an architectural theme for the Village Redevelopment Area, neither land
use nor design are permitted by right in this area. The project is located within two
special treatment areas; Carlsbad Village Drive and the Village Centre. The architecture
should reflect the historic vemacular of the subarea of the Village Centre which is bound
by State Street, Grand Avenue, Carlsbad Village Drive, and Madison Street, as
architectural coordination is required by the Design Manual.
4. The Village Design Manual states that the urban design for this area shall be that of a
village atmosphere, concentrating on pedestrian circulation. The submitted site plan is
automobile, rather than pedestrian traffic oriented, that is, the walkways are solely
oriented toward parking lots. The only ingress/egress to the proposed establishment is
from a parking lot. Direct pedestrian access from Carlsbad Village Drive would alleviate
this concem, as well as, encourage pedestrian traffic from the nearby residential and
commercial areas.
PRE 95-04 - BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
APN: 203-904-26
MARCH 9, 1995
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Engineering:
The Engineering Department directs your attention to the comments stated in the February, 1993
review.
1. A lot line adjustment will be required for this project as the assessor's parcel maps
indicate that the project, as shown on the site plan, is located on three lots.
2. There is an existing street light on Madison Street, in close proximity to the proposed
driveway. Please note that street lights are to be located at least 3 feet from the proposed
driveway flare.
Please contact Brian Hunter at (619) 438-1161, extension 4457 if you have any questions.
GEW:BH:lh
c: Bobbie Hoder
File Copy
Data Entry
Ken Quon BHA
NEEPRE9S.MEM
March 2, 1995
TO: BRIAN HUNTER, SENIOR PLANNER
FROM: Kenneth Quon, Associate Engineer
VIA: Principal Civil Engineer
BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO, PRE 95-04
Our comments are similar to the comments stated in our first preliminary review of this project
in February, 1993:
1. A lot line adjustment will be required for this project as the assessor's parcel maps
indicate that the project, as shown on the site plan, is located on three lots.
2. There is an existing street light on Madison Street, in close proximity to the proposed
driveway. Please note that street lights are to be located at least 3 feet from the
proposed driveway flare.
If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me at extension 4380.
KENNETH W. QUON
Associate Engineer
August 24, 1994
TO: BLOCKBUSTER/OAKLEY PARKER FILE
FROM: DEBBIE FOUNTAIN, SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
RE: RELOCATION OF MEDICAL BUILDING/NEW BLOCKBUSTER
BUILDEVG
Mike Peterson, Building Department, was contacted to discuss the requirements for moving a
building from one location to another within the City. Mike indicated that after discretionary
permits were issued by Planning/Redevelopment Department(s), then the applicant would submit
plans for the foundation and interior improvements to the Building Department for review and
approval through the plan check process.
Mike indicated that since he is familiar with the building to be moved he does not believe that
Building would have any objections to its relocation.
Oakley Parker will be contacted to provide him with the above information. A copy of a letter
prepared by the Planning Department in Febmary, 1993 was faxed to O. Parker on August 24,
1994 to provide him with a review of the requirements for relocating the subject building and
constmcting a new building for Blockbuster Video.