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Home My WebLink AboutCD 2017-0014; HOEHN MOTORS AUTO RETAIL DISTRICT; Admin Decision LetterOctober 2, 2017 Jeff Brandon Unit 303 9845 Erma Road San Diego, CA 92131 FILE SUBJECT: CD 2017-0014 (DEV15047}-HOEHN MOTORS AUTO RETAIL DISTRICT {'Cityof Carlsbad The City Planner has completed a review of your application for a Consistency Determination, CD 2017- 0014, which is a request to review the proposed project's compliance with the Occidental-Jewitt Specific Plan, SP 186(E). After careful consideration of the request, the City Planner has determined that the request meets all of the findings below and APPROVES this request. The proposed project entails a fa~ade remodel to modernize the Volvo auto dealership located at 6830 Avenida Encinas (APN 214-450-14). Specifically, the remodel includes the removal and replacement of the Spanish tile roof at the south-facing entry (canopy and entrance to the building) with a mixture of stucco for the roof of the canopy and opaque glass for the main entry into the showroom and office area. With exception to the Volvo logo, which requires a sign permit, the glass entry will not be illuminated. Additionally, the decorative parapets will be replaced with metal coping to complement the new contemporary architectural theme. No new square footage is proposed to be added to the building. In order for a Discretionary Permit Consistency Determination to be approved, all of the following findings must be made: 1} No project condition, feature, facility or amenity is changed or deleted that had been considered essential to the project's design, quality, safety or function in that the fafade remodel is consistent with SP 186(E), which allows for a contemporary architectural design on the subject property. 2} The request represents an upgrade in overall design features and or materials and improves upon the project's compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood in that the fafade remodel complements the contemporary design of the new Porsche dealership to the north, which is currently under construction. 3} The proposed revision does not change the density or boundary of the subject property. 4) The proposed revision does not involve the addition of a new land use not shown on the original permit. 5) The proposed revision does not rearrange the major land uses within the development. 6} The proposed revision does not create changes of greater than ten percent provided that compliance will be maintained with the applicable development standards of the Carlsbad Municipal Code in that no additional building area is proposed. 7) The proposed change will not result in any significant environmental impact, and/or require additional mitigation. 8} The proposed change would not result in any health, safety or welfare impacts. Community & Economic Development Planning Division I 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-73 l 4 I 760-602-4600 I 760-602-8560 f I www.carlsbadca.gov CD 2017-0014 (DEV15047)-HOEHN MOTORS AUTO RETAIL DISTRICT October 2, 2017 Pa e 2 • + -·~· ;~ • t· 9) There were not any major is'duts ~controversies associated with the original project which would be exacerbated wifh th~;op~ed clange. 10) The proposed change would not be readily discernable to the decision makers as being substantially different from the project as originally approved in that the fa~ade remodel is consistent with SP 186(E), which was amended on June 4, 2017 (Ordinance No. CS-298) to allow for contemporary architectural styles for the lots which are developed with auto dealerships (Lots 14, 15, and 16, CT 81-5). Therefore, the City Planner approves the changes to the project based on Planning Division Administrative Policy No. 35. Please submit two (2) blue line copies (24" X 36") of all applicable exhibits for the project file of the amended plans. The copies must be submitted, stamped "Consistency Determination," and signed by the City Planner prior to issuance of any grading or building permits for the project. The Consistency Determination Title Block stamp, and other Title Block stamps, can be downloaded from the City's website at http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/planning/applications.asp. The Title Block (stamp) is located at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact your project planner, Shannon Harker, at (760) 602-4621. CITY OF CARLSBAD DON NEU, AICP City Planner DN:SH:sc c: Mohinder Singh, 6830 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92011 Tecla Levy, Project Engineer File Copy Data Entry HPRM July 19, 2017 Jeff Brandon Unit 303 9845 Erma Road San Diego, CA 92131 SUBJECT: CD 2017-0014 (DEV15047)-HOEHN MOTORS AUTO RETAIL DISTRICT CCityot Carlstiad An initial review has been completed of your application for a Consistency Determination, CD 2017-0014 (APN: 214-450-14, 6830 Avenida Encinas), which entails a fa~ade remodel to the existing Volvo dealership located on the east side of Avenida Encinas. The Consistency Determination was filed to determine the project's consistency with the Occidental Jewitt Specific Plan, SP 186(E). It has been determined that additional information is needed. Please address the following issues and comments listed below. Planning: 1. Staff has some general concerns about how the proposed remodel integrates with the existing design. The proposed features do not complement the existing architecture. Please consider reducing the extent of Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) and the size of the entry feature. Is it possible to do a stucco canopy as opposed to ACM and/or remodel the remaining buildings to update the design and complement the proposed project? 2. Staff is not supportive of the internal illumination of the entire area encompassing the blue etched glass and the larger glass area around it. Only the letters can be illuminated (in the entire structure). Please note this information on the plans. Staff is particularly sensitive to this issue given the adjacent residential uses to the west. 3. Please revise the plans as follows: a. Update the cover sheet (SDl.0) to include details on the scope of the tenant improvement and highlight on the site plan. Please also do the same on Sheet SDl.1. Is any portion of the building proposed to be demolished or added? If so, what are the uses? b. On Sheets A4.0-4.2, please call-out/highlight the area proposed as part of the remodel. c. Clarify on Sheet A4.0 which elevation is proposed as part of the remodel. Will a canopy be removed and replaced? If so, please update all other plans to include these details. d. Revise the existing elevations to note the areas proposed to be modified. If the canopy is proposed to be removed, please note. Community & Economic Development Planning Division I 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 I 760-602-4600 I 760-602-8560 f I www.carlsbadca.gov CD 2017-0014 (DEV15047) -HOEHN MOTORS AUTO RETAIL DISTRICT July 19, 2017 Pa e 2 e. f. Please provide existing an~ ~os'·l1=J,1ans and label as such so staff is able to understand the extent of the pro. Confirm that the ACM color can be matched to the stucco color. If you have any further questions, please contact me at (760) 602-4621 or by email at shannon.harker@carlsbadca.gov. CITY OF CARLSBAD SHANNON HARKER Associate Planner SW:sc c: Mohinder Singh, 6830 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92011 Data Entry File Copy