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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-02-23; Design Review Board; Resolution 2601 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21‘ 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 DESIGN REVEW BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 260 A RESOLUTION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A MAJOR REDEVELOPMENT PERMIT, INCLUDING VARIANCES FOR FRONT AND REAR SETBACKS WHICH EXCEED THE MAXIMUM STANDARD RANGE, FRONT AND SIDE SETBACKS WHICH ARE BELOW THE STANDARD RANGE, A PORTION OF THE ROOF WHICH DOES NOT LOADINGKJNLOADING AREA FOR PARTICIPANTS, FOR THE JOIN HANDS YOUTH FACILITY PROJECT ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF ROOSEVELT STREET, BETWEEN PINE AND WALNUT, IN LAND USE DISTRICT 5 OF THE VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT AREA. MEET THE REQUIRED 4:12 ROOF PITCH AND AN OFF-SITE CASE NAME: APN: 204-081-08, 09, 10 CASE NO: RP 97-03 JOIN HANDS SAVE-A-LIFE YOUTH FACILITY WHEREAS, Join Hands Save-A-Life, California Non-Profit Corporation, “Developer”, has filed a verified application with the Housing and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Carlsbad regarding property owned by Join Hands Save-A-Life, California Non-Profit Corporation, “Owner”, described as Lots 27, 28 , and 29 in Block 31, in the Town of Carlsbad, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, according to the map thereof No. 535, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, May 2, 1888 (“the Property); and WHEREAS, said application constitutes a request for a Major Redevelopment Permit and variances for the front and rear setbacks which exceed the maximum of the standard range, the front and side setbacks which are below the minimum of the standard range, the portion of the gym roof which does not provide the required 4:12 roof pitch and an off-site loading/unloading area for participants, as shown on Exhibits A-C, dated November 24, 1997, on file in the Housing and Redevelopment Department, “Join Hands Project RP 97-03” as provided by Chapter 21.35.080 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Design Review Board did, on the 24th day of November, 1997, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and 1 2 3 4 5’ 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16’ 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27. 28 DRB Resolution No. 260 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Design Review Board did continue said public hearing on the 24* of November, 1997 to the 26* of January, 1998 for additional consideration on the requested variances; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing on the 26* of January, 1998, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of persons desiring to be heard, the Design Review Board did continue said public hearing to the 23d of February, 1998, to consider all factors relating to “Join Hands Project” RP 97-03. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Design Review Board as follows: A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct. B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Design Review Board recommends APPROVAL of a Major Redevelopment Permit for the Join Hands Save-A-Life Youth Facility Project, RP 97-03, including variances for the front and rear setbacks which exceed the maximum range, for the front and side setbacks which are below the minimum range, for the portion of the roof which does not provide for the required 4:12 roof pitch and for an off-site loading/unloading area for participants, based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions: GENERAL AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN CONSISTENCY FINDINGS: 1. The Design Review Board has recommended approval of a Negative Declaration for the subject project and has determined that the project will have no significant environmental impact. 2. The Project qualifies as a Major Redevelopment Permit with requests for variances under Chapter 21.35 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code because the project involves new construction of a building, or addition to an existing building, with a building permit valuation which exceeds $150,000. 3. The Project is not located within the Coastal Zone. Therefore, no Coastal Permit is required. 4. The Project is determined to be consistent with the land use plan, development standards, design guidelines and other applicable regulations set forth with the Village Redevelopment Plan and Village Master Plan and Design Guidelines, with approval of the following required findings to allow for variances for no side setbacks, no setback for the ffont entry, a $’at roof for a portion of the building to accommodate the gym facility, the front and rear setbacks that exceed the standard range and an off-site loading/unloading area for participants: a) The application of certain provisions of this chapter will result in practical 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11’ 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22. 23 24 25 26 27 20 DRB Resolution No. 260 Page 3 difficulties or unnecessary hardships which would make development inconsistent with the general purpose and intent of the Carlsbad Village Redevelopment Plan. A need has been publicly expressed for additional youth activities within the community which will provide a diversion to gang activities and other activities which may have an adverse impact on the community. The Join Hands organization purchased the subject site in an effort to maximize the use of its available funding, while also locating the project in an area where the need for the facility currently exists. It would be difficult for the applicant to sell the current site and locate an alternate site that would be larger and would be still located within the same area which would accommodate the type of facility that is desired and depicted within the current plans. The organization has not been able to locate an alternate site which is financially feasible or acceptable in terms of the proposed land use. The requested variances are necessary in order for the applicant to construct a youth facility which is appropriate for the type of programs to be offered to youths within the neighborhood. The required roof pitch for the gym and the setbacks would not allow for the appropriate height and length for the basketball court and gym room. As related to the off-site loading/unloading area, the Board finds that the off-site location will not impede vehicular traffic or create conflicts with pedestrians. In addition, the proposed project is located mid-block in an area where vehicle speeds are lower and the street is wide enough to accommodate the off-site loading/unloading area. b) There are exceptional circumstances or conditions unique to the property or the proposed development which do not generally apply to other properties or developments which have the same standard, restrictions, controls. The proposed project represents a unique use with unique circumstances. Because the project provides for a facility which is not typical in terms of other commercial buildings in the area, there are certain facility design requirements such as the setbacks and roof pitch which present a conflict for the applicant in terms of the programs to be offered within the subject facility. The applicant has proposed a gym which has minimum size requirements. This is not a typical problem for other commercial projects in the area. Without the required setback variances, the applicant could not provide an acceptable basketball court in terms of size. In addition, a pitched roof on the gym would reduce the total buildable area by 10 to 15%, which is not acceptable and would be detrimental to the programs desired by youths within the area. Because of the nature of the programs to be offered by the applicant, there are also exceptional circumstances which result in less need for an on-site loading/unloading area. The participants will arrive at differing times throughout the afternoon and evening, which is much different than an elementary school where students are arriving basically at the same time in the morning and leaving at the same time in the afternoon and creating a much more significant potential for traffic conflicts. A majority of the participants in the Join Hands programs will be arriving as pedestrians or bicycle riders. The Board finds that the exceptional circumstances due to the type of programs provided by the applicant justify a variance from the subject development standards. c) The granting of a variance will not be injurious or materially detrimental to the public welfare, other properties or improvements in the project area. The reduced setbacks will not be detrimental because the property to the south provides for a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 DRB Resolution No. 260 Page 4 commercial, car repair business. The reduced side yard setback will have no negative impact in terms of noise or other conflicts. In addition, the residential unit to the north is separated from the subject project by a driveway which is approximately 25 feet in width, which allows for an appropriate separation between the new and the existing buildings to the north. As related to the roof pitch, the variance will not be detrimental because the building as currently designed does provide for the desired mission style architecture both in materials and proportions. Pedestrians will see the pitched roof at the front and rear of the building and will generally not notice that the gym roof is flat in design. Since a significant portion of the building is designed with the appropriate roof pitches, the flat portion of the gym roof will not be materially detrimental or injurious to the public welfare, other properties or improvements in the area. In addition, the limited hours of the facility operation will reduce any impact on neighboring properties. The off-site loading and unloading area will have no detrimental impact on surrounding properties due to the already existing mixed use nature of the land uses within the area. Employees of surrounding businesses will generally arrive at work prior to the opening of the youth facility and will leave the businesses prior to the highest anticipated usage period for the youth facility. The youth facility use hours are at off-peak hours in terms of commercial compatibility and will provide for closure at an hour which should have minimal impact on the neighboring residential. d) The granting of a variance will not contradict the standards established in the Village Master Plan and Design Manual because those standards were intended to be somewhat flexible in order to encourage diversity and variety. The Village Master Plan and Design Manual does recognize that there may be circumstances under which it is appropriate to grant variances in order to appropriately develop any given site based on the specific facility needs within the area. As related to the gym roof, the granting of the variance will not contradict the standards because the entire front and rear elevations of the building have been designed with the required 4:12 roof pitch. Visually, pedestrians will still enjoy a pitched roof view with the current project design. The combination of flat and pitched roofs allow for diversity in design which is encouraged by the design guidelines within the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. In total design concept, the granting of the subject variances, including the off-site loadinghnloading area will not contradict the standards because the project has been designed in a manner consistent with the pedestrian orientation which is desired for the area and set forth as an objective of the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. There is adequate area to the rear of the proposed building (within the public right-of-way, off of Tyler Street at the sidewalk curb) to allow for participants to be dropped off and picked up safely without having a detrimental impact on traffic flow within the area. These conditions are all consistent with the standards set forth in the Village Master Plan and Design Manual. e) The project is in a location where adjacent buildings are setback further than the permitted standard (range), adjacent buildings are likely to remain, and setting the structure back to the desired standard will maintain and reinforce the Village character of the area. The subject property is in a location which has varying setbacks. To the north, the residential property is setback in the front by approximately 15 feet. To the south, the commercial property is setback in the rear 1- 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 9 10 11 12. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 r‘ DRB Resolution No. 260 Page 5 by nearly 77 feet. It is expected that these buildings will remain for many more years. The larger setbacks in the front and rear of the building allow for a design of the building which provides for more articulation in the building, which ultimately results in a building which is more visually interesting and appealing. The larger rear setbacks allow for a private outdoor patio and a rear parking lot, which are both desirable features of the project. f) The project is in a location which is in a transition area to residential development and where increased setbacks would soften the visual transition between commercial and residential development or would protect the livability of the residential development. The project is located in a very mixed use area with a gradual transition into residential. The proposed project serves as a “bridge” between the uses in terms of the mixed setbacks. The increased setbacks in the front and rear help to create an appropriate transition from the residential to the north to the commercial property to the south. 5. 6. The Project has been determined to be consistent with the land use plan, development standards, design guidelines and other applicable regulations set forth with the Village Redevelopment Plan and Village Master Plan and Design Guidelines, with approval of the findings noted above to grant the requested variances. The following required findings will allow for the reduced front and yard setbacks, to the minimum of five (5) feet (of the acceptable range): The reduced standard will not have an adverse impact on surrounding properties. The project is located in an area which has a mix of uses, both commercial and residential. The commercial property to the south has a similar (5 feet) setback. The residential property to the north is setback approximately 15 feet from the property line. The reduced setbacks will have no adverse impact on the residential property to the north or the commercial property to the south. The reduced standard will assist in developing a project which meets the goals of the Village Redevelopment Area and is consistent with the objectives for the land use district in which the project is to be located. The reduced standard is necessary in order to allow the applicant to construct a building which can provide needed services to the youths of the area. It allows for a more visually appealing design and assists in the effort to create a gym area which is the appropriate size to accommodate a boxing ring and related facilities. The reduced standard will assist in creating a project which is interesting and visually appealing and reinforces the Village character of the area. The project design is consistent with the guidelines for the Village and the reduced setback standard in the front will allow for articulation in the building which assists in the effort to make the building visually interesting and more appealing. The Design Review Board has found that the applicable parking requirement for the proposed project shall be the same as that applied to elementary schools, as set forth within Chapter 21.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. The project shall provide for a total of three parking spaces which meets the applicable standard for elementary schools and will provide a loading and unloading area at the curb off of Tyler Street, to the rear of the subject project. The Design 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ,r- DRB Resolution No. 260 Page 6 Review Board has determined that the loading and unloading area to be provided off of Tyler Street at the sidewalk curb is acceptable and meets the intent of the applicable parking standard. The applicable findings, as noted above, have been made in order to grant a variance to allow the loadinglunloading area to be provided off-site. GENERAL PLAN AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT FINDINGS: 1 2. .. The Design Review Board finds that the project, as conditioned herein is in conformance with the Elements of the City’s General Plan, based on the following: That the General Plan identifies the “Village” and references the Village Master Plan and Design Manual as the appropriate land use plan for the area. The project is consistent with the Carlsbad Village Area Redevelopment Plan and the Village Master Plan and Design Manual, effective as of January 12, 1996, with approval of the requested variances, because it will provide for a land use (youth facility) which supports the residential units within Land Use District 5 of the Village Redevelopment Area. That the existing streets can accommodate the estimated ADTs and all required public right-of-way has been dedicated and has been or will be improved to serve the development. The pedestrian spaces and circulation have been designed in relationship to the land use and available parking. Pedestrian circulation is provided through pedestrian-oriented building design, landscaping, and hardscape. Public facilities have been or will be constructed to serve the proposed project. The project has been conditioned to develop and implement a program of “best management practices” for the elimination and reduction of pollutants which enter into andlor are transported within storm drainage facilities. The proposed project will not have an adverse impact on any open space within the surrounding area. The project is being developed on a vacant lot which has appropriate zoning for a youth facility. The project is also consistent with the Open Space requirements for new development within the Village Redevelopment Area. The proposed project has been conditioned to comply with the Uniform Building and Fire Codes adopted by the City to ensure that the project meets appropriate fire protection and other safety standards. The proposed project is exempt from paying public facilities fees because the applicant is a non-profit organization. The project is consistent with the City-wide Facilities and Improvements Plan, the applicable local facilities management plan, and all City public facility policies and ordinances since: a) The project has been conditioned to ensure that building permits will not be issued for the project unless the District Engineer determines that sewer service is available, and building cannot occur within the project unless sewer service remains available, and the District Engineer is satisfied that the requirements of the Public Facilities Element of the General Plan have been met insofar as they apply to sewer service for this project. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7 DRE3 Resolution No. 260 Page 7 b) All necessary public improvements have been provided or are required as conditions of approval. 3. 4. 5. 6. The project has been conditioned to pay any new construction tax, or development fees, and has agreed to abide by any additional requirements established by the Local Facilities Management Plan prepared pursuant to Chapter 21.90 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, which are applicable to the project. This will ensure continued availability of public facilities. This project has been conditioned to comply with any applicable requirement approved as part of the Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 1. The project is conditioned to comply and remain consistent with the City's Landscape Manual, adopted by City Council Resolution No.90-384. The Design Review Board has reviewed each of the exactions imposed on the Developer contained in this resolution, and hereby finds, in this case, that the exactions are imposed to mitigate impacts caused by or reasonably related to the project, and the extent and the degree of the exaction is in rough proportionality to the impact caused by the project. GENERAL AND PLANNING CONDITIONS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The Design Review Board does hereby recommend APPROVAL of a Major Redevelopment Permit, for the Join Hands Project, including variances for the front and rear setbacks which exceed the standard range, front and side setbacks which are below the standard range, a portion of the roof which does not meet the required 4:12 roof pitch and an off-site loadinghnloading area for participants, as provided for in RP 97-03 subject to the conditions herein set forth. Staff is authorized and directed to make, or require Developer to make, all necessary corrections and modifications to the Exhibits and/or other documents to make them internally consistent and in conformity with final action on the project. Developer shall develop the property substantially as shown on the approved Exhibits for the project The Developer shall provide the Agency with a reproducible 24" X 36", mylar copy of the Site Plan for the project as approved by the final decision making body. The Site Plan shall reflect the conditions of approval by the Agency. The plan copy shall be submitted to the Planning Director and approved prior to building or grading permit approval, whichever occurs first. The Developer shall include, as part of the plans submitted for any permit plan check, a reduced, legible version of the approving resolution on a 24" X 36" blueline drawing. 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. 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 of the Housing and Redevelopment Director, notifying all interested parties and successors in interest that the City of Carlsbad's Redevelopment Agency has issued a Redevelopment Permit by Design Review Board Resolution No. 260 on the real property owned by the Developer. Said 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 P DRB Resolution No. 260 Page 8 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 specified for inclusion in the Notice of Restriction. The Planning Director or 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. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Trash receptacle areas shall be enclosed by a six-foot high masonry wall with gates pursuant to City standards. Location of said receptacles shall be approved by the Planning Director or the Housing and Redevelopment Director. Enclosure shall be of similar colors and/or materials to the project to the satisfaction of the Planning Director or Housing and Redevelopment Director. An exterior lighting plan including parking areas shall be submitted for Planning Director or Housing and Redevelopment Director approval. All lighting shall be designed to reflect downward and avoid any impacts on adjacent homes or property. No outdoor storage of material shall occur onsite unless required by the Fire Chief. In such instance, a storage plan will be submitted for approval by the Fire Chief and the Planning Director or Housing and Redevelopment Director. 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 to and approval obtained from the Planning Director or 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 conditions, free from weeds, trash and debris. The first submittal of detailed landscaping and irrigation plans shall be accompanied by the project’s building, improvement and grading plans. Building identification and/or addresses shall be placed on all new buildings so as to be plainly visible from the street; color of identification and/or addresses shall contrast to their background color. The Developer shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state and local ordinances in effect at the time of building permit issuance. The Developer shall construct a six foot (6’) masonry block wall on the north side of the common property line. The height of the solid block wall shall drop to forty-two inches (42”) ten feet (10’) from the east and west property line for pedestrian visibility purposes. The hours of operation for the subject facility shall be 3pm to lOpm, Monday through Friday, and Sam to 1Opm on Saturday. No youths may remain in the facility after the noted hours. The applicant shall ensure that full-time adult supervision is provided at all times during the hours of operation noted above. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26' 27 28 DRB Resolution No. 260 Page 9 16. The applicant shall provide for the installation of permanent bicycle racks as noted on the preliminary lighting plan submitted by the applicant and dated January 26, 1998. ENGINEERING CONDITIONS: 1. The developer shall pay all current fees and deposits required. 2. Prior to hauling dirt or construction materials to or from any proposed construction site within this project, the developer shall submit to and receive approval from the City Engineer for the proposed haul route. The developer shall comply with all conditions and requirements the City Engineer may impose with regards to the hauling operation. 3. Prior to issuance of any building permit, the developer shall comply with the requirements of the City's anti-graffiti program for wall treatments if and when such a program is formally established by the City. 4. Prior to issuance of building permit(@, the developer shall fde and receive approval of a boundary adjustment application with the City to merge the three existing lots so that the project site is situated on one lot. 5. Prior to issuance of building permit(& the applicant shall obtain a City right-of-way permit to install driveway aprons in the public right-of-way on Tyler Street. WATER, SEWER AND FIRE CONDITIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ~ The entire potable water system, reclaimed water system and sewer system shall be evaluated in detail to insure that adequate capacity, pressure and flow demands can be met. The Developer shall be responsible for all fees, deposits, and charges which will be collected before and/or at the time of issuance of the building permit. The San Diego County Water Authority capacity charge will be collected at issuance of application for meter installations. Sequentially, the Developers Engineer shall do the following: a) Meet with the City Fire Marshal and establish the fire protection requirements. Also obtain GPM demand for domestic and irrigational needs from appropriate parties. b) Prior to the preparation of sewer, water and reclaimed water improvement plans, a meeting must be scheduled with the District Engineer for review, comment and approval of the preliminary system layouts and usages (Le., GPM - EDU). This project is approved under the expressed condition that building permits will not be issued for development of the subject property unless the water district serving the development determines that adequate water service and sewer facilities are available at the time of application for such water service and sewer permits will continue to be available until time of occupancy. This note shall be placed on the project plans. Prior to issuance of building permits, the Fire Department shall evaluate building plans for 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 r"" DRJ3 Resolution No. 260 Page 10 conformance with applicable fire and life safety requirements of the stand and local Fire Codes. The plans must include a site plan which depicts the following: a) Location of existing public water mains and fire hydrants. b) Location of off-site fire hydrants within 200 feet of the project. c) Depiction of emergency access routes, driveways and traffic circulation for Fire Department approval. 6. 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 such conditions fail to be so implemented and maintained according to their terms, the Redevelopment Agency 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 Agency's approval of this Resolution. STANDARD CODE REMINDERS: The project is subject to all applicable provisions of local ordinances, including but not limited to the following code requirements. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The Developer shall pay a landscape plan check and inspection fee as required by Section 20.08.050 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. This approval shall become null and void if building permits are not issued for this project within 18 months from the date of final project approval. Approval of this request shall not excuse compliance with all applicable sections of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable City ordinances in effect at time of building permit issuance, except as otherwise specifically provided herein. The project shall comply with the latest non-residential disabled access requirements pursuant to Title 24 of the State Building Code. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners, shall be architecturally integrated and concealed from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and streets, in substance as provided in Building Department Policy No. 80-6, to the satisfaction of the Directors of Planning and Building. All landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared to conform with the Landscape Manual and submitted per the landscape plan check procedures on file in the Planning Director. The project shall comply with recycling collection area requirements pursuant to Section 21.105.060. The recycling area shall be noted on the final plans submitted for applicable building permits for the project. . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 r- DRB Resolution No. 260 Page 11 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Design Review Board of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 23rd day of February, 1998, by the following vote to wit: ATTEST: n Mta I dl DmE FOUNTAIN AYES: NOES : ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Board Members: Compas, Savary & Scheer. Chairperson Welshons and Board Member Marquez. None. None. KIM WI~LSHONS, CHAIRPERSON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR