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Home My WebLink AboutPRE 2019-0020; LEXUS CARLSBAD; Admin Decision LetterOctober 1, 2019 Peggy Keicher 6030 Avenida Encinas #220 Carlsbad, CA 92011 ~l~ ,c ·l\· \0\ 8FILE COPY SUBJECT: PRE 2019-0020 (DEV2019-0160) -LEXUS CARLSBAD APN: 211-060-18 {"Cityof Carlsbad Thank you for submitting a preliminary review for a tenant improvement project proposed at 5444 Paseo del Norte. The project site, an approximately 4.47-acre lot, currently is developed with a car dealership. In response to your application, the Planning Division has prepared this comment letter. Please note that the purpose of a preliminary review is to provide you with direction and comments on the overall concept of your project. This preliminary review does not represent an in-depth analysis of your project. It is intended to give you feedback on critical issues based upon the information provided in your submittal. This review is based upon the plans, policies, and standards in effect as of the date of this review. Please be aware that at the time of a formal application submittal, new plans, policies, and standards may be in effect and additional issues of concern may be raised through a more specific and detailed review. Planning: General 1. General Plan and zoning designations for the property are as follows: a. General Plan: Regional Commercial (R) b. Zoning: C-2 c. The property is in the Coastal Zone. The coastal land use designation and zone are the same as the general plan and zoning above. d. Specific Plan: Car Country Carlsbad Specific Plan 19 (SP 19) 2. The project requires the following permits: a. Coastal Development Permit b. Landscaping Plan Check c. Building Permit d. Sign Permit 3. As described in the scope of work, this preliminary review application is for the remodel of the fa~ade of two existing buildings and the addition of a customer lounge and car delivery canopy. 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 PRE 2019-0020 (DEV2019-0160) -LEXUS CARLSBAD October 1, 2019 Page 2 The Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) and SP 19 permits and encourages the operation of car dealerships on the property. As shown on the submitted plans and other documents, the addition of new floor area and canopy would exceed the maximum allowed lot coverage. Staff supports the proposed project with minor revisions to meet the maximum lot coverage requirements. The Planning Commission is the final decision-making body for the Coastal Development Permit. 4. A Site Development Plan will be required only if the area of the addition exceeds 10 percent of the existing square footage for the buildings (first and second stories combined). 5. The project is subject to all applicable CMC and SP 19 standards. Specifically, staff has concerns with the foUowing: a. SP 19 allows a maximum of 25 percent of lot coverage on the property (Part 2, Section II (B)). As shown on the plans and based on the 4.47-acre lot area, the project exceeds the allowed lot coverage. Please see building coverage definition in CMC Section 21.04.061. b. Building and canopy setback dimensions shall be shown on plans per SP 19 Part 2, Section II (E) for properties located east of Paseo del Norte. c. A parking plan and analysis shall be provided based on the modified building uses per SP 19 Part 2, Section II (F). d. Proposed landscaping is subject to SP 19 Part 2, Section IV and the City of Carlsbad Landscape Manual. e. All proposed signs are subject to Part 4 of SP 19 and CMC Chapter 21.41. A separate sign permit and review will be required. f. Pursuant to CMC 21.41.080(C)(l), the logo sign on the blade wall shall be located below the edge of the existing building roof line (service canopy) or adjacent parapet height. 6. Per SP 19 Part, Section I (A) and Section II (D), buildings shall incorporate design elements consistent with Spanish/Mediterranean architectural styles. a. The proposed modifications to the service lounge fa~ade take the building further towards a modern style rather than Spanish/Mediterranean. The removal of the tile, increase in height and addition of the angled, projecting blade wall are generally inconsistent with Spanish/Mediterranean architecture. The new canopy also has a very modern appearance. Please study ways to achieve a desired aesthetic that uses elements consistent with the Spanish/Mediterranean architectural vocabulary. Refer to SP 19 Part 2, Section II (D) for more guidance. b. Use dark brown aluminum mullions on doors and windows instead of silver. c. Use smooth-finish stucco for the proposed fa~ade and fascia work. 7. New forthcoming requirements related to the city's Climate Action Plan (CAP) will likely impact development requirements of this project. A formal application submittal will need to include a completed CAP Checklist (Form P-30) to determine what requirements will apply to the project. New CAP requirements are related to energy efficiency, photovoltaic, electric vehicle charging, water heating and traffic demand management requirements, as set forth in City Council Ordinance Nos. CS-347, CS-348, CS-349 and CS-350 and City Council Resolution No. 2019-024 which are available on the city's website at the following address: http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/pw/environment/cap/ordinances.asp. PRE 2019-0020 (DEV2019-0160) -LEXUS CARLSBAD October 1, 2019 Page 3 To the extent that some or all of the new CAP requirements are in effect at the time of application for grading or building permits, the project will be required to comply with the effective requirements even if different than what is proposed in the project's planning approvals. CAP requirements may impact, but are not limited to, site design and local building code requirements. Once adopted as part of Title 18 and in effect, plans submitted for grading or building permits must demonstrate compliance with the new CAP requirements. If incorporating new CAP requirements results in substantial modifications to the project after planning approvals are obtained, then prior to issuance of grading or building permits, the applicant may be required to submit and receive approval of a Consistency Determination or an Amendment application for the project through the Planning Division. 8. A conceptual landscape plan will be required with the Coastal Development Permit if proposing to modify 2,500 square feet or more of the existing landscaped areas. Please note that the Conceptual Landscape Plans shall be prepared in accordance with the General Requirements listed in Section 3 of the City of Carlsbad Landscape Manual (February 2016). The City of Carlsbad's Landscape Manual document can be found on the Planning Division's web page at the following address: http://www.carlsbadca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?Blob1D=24086. All necessary application forms, submittal requirements, and fee information are available at the Planning counter located in the Faraday Building at 1635 Faraday Avenue or online at http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/planning/default.asp. You may also access the General Plan Land Use Element and the Zoning Ordinance online at the website address shown; select Department Listing; select Planning Home Page. Please review all information carefully before submitting. Land Development Engineering: 1. Complete the city's Storm Water Standards Questionnaire (Form E-34). This questionnaire will guide you and the City in determining what type of reports and storm water mitigation must be completed to satisfy state and City storm water quality requirements. The questionnaire can be obtained on the city's web site. Preliminary analysis suggests that the project is a 'Standard' Project and shall provide two completed Standard Project Requirement Checklist (E-36 ~arm). The form is available on the city's website. 2. A preliminary title report dated within 6 months of the application date is required with the submittal of a discretionary application and final engineering application. Show and label on the plans, all easements listed in said report. 3. Show and label on the site plan, the adjacent structures/buildings and contours within 25-ft of the project boundary. 4. Show and label on the site plan, any utilities and appurtenances in the project vicinity. If existing facilities, utilities and appurtenances are to be impacted due to the proposed work, clarify on the plans whether those facilities, utilities, and appurtenances are to remain, to be relocated, or to be removed. 5. Address the redline comments on the plans. PRE 2019-0020 (DEV2019-0160) -LEXUS CARLSBAD October 1, 2019 Page4 If you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss this letter with the commenting departments, please contact Esteban Danna at the number below. You may also contact each department individually as follows: • Planning Division: Esteban Danna, Associate Planner, at (760) 602-4629. • Land Development Engineering: Kyrenne Chua, Project Engineer, at (760) 602-2744 . . Sincerely, ~,t DON NEU, AICP City Planner DN:ED:dh c: Stellar Properties, LLC., 6030 Avenida Encinas #220, Carlsbad, CA 92011 Kyrenne Chua, Project Engineer Fire Prevention HPRM/File Copy Data Entry