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Home My WebLink About1982-04-26; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES DATE OF MEETING: April 26, 1982 TIME OF MEETING: 5:OO P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: Harding Street Community Center MEETING OF: HOUSIHG & BEDEVELOPMEHT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS y CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hayes at 5:04 P.M. ROLL CALL Present - Hayes, Carney, Helton, McCoy, Moralez, and Sanchez. Hall arrived at 5:05 P.M. Ward arrived at 5:09 P.M. Also present were: Marty Orenyak, Director of Building and Housing Drew Aitken, Redevelopment Program Manager Chris Salomone, Administrative Aide Les Evans, City Engineer Michael Holzmiller, Principal Planner Girard Anear, Council Liaison APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting, held March 22, 1982, were approved as corrected; Page 3, under Sign Program, identifying the sign as Oak Avenue and Carlsbad Boulevard. DRB 4/21 - KMAR CONSTRUCTION Drew Aitken gave a staff report on the matter, and indicated that minor concerns with regard to parking have been resolved. Mr. Jerry Rombotis, representing the applicant, addressed the Committee, and gave a brief outline of the proposed design of the building, and exterior building materials. In response to Committee query regarding timing of the project, Mr. Rombotis indicated he still has to go before the Coastal Commission with the project. Following brief discussion, the Committee found DRB #21 consistent with the Design Manual and the goals and objectives of redevelopment, and approved DRB #21, subject to the following conditions: 1. Approval of a sign program by Planning and Redevelopment, prior to issuance of a building permit . 2. Review of a landscape plan by the Parks and Recreation and Redevelopment Departments, prior to issuance of a building permit. 3. Make the necessary adjustments to the parking layout as indicated by the engineers and Planning, prior to issuance of a building permit. Hayes Carney Hall Helton McCoy Mora le z Sanchez Ward Hayes Carney Hall Helton McCoy Moralez Sanchez Ward X X X X X X X X X X X X X X MINUTES April 26, 1982 Page 2 OFF-AGENDA ITEM MoDed/Bicvcle Rental - Hirschbere The Committee unanimously agreed to take the matter of a proposed moped/bicycle rental up as an off-agenda item. Mr. Jim Hirschberg, the applicant, addressed the Committee, and gave a brief presentation regarding his proposal for a moped/bicycle rental operation, to be located at 3136 Carlsbad Boulevard. With regard to parking, he indicated that the present tenants in the building have been using the parking lot of the Surf Motel for several years, and he referenced a letter on the matter from the owner of the Motel, Bob Watson. Mr. Hirschberg continued that he has received encouragement from many citizens regarding his proposal, and added that the Fire Department has indicated their only concern would be that gas is not stored inside the building . Marty Orenyak responded that the Staff recommendation of denial is based upon concerns expressed by the Fire, Police, and Planning Departments regarding the storage of flammable materials, the hazards of vehicle maintenance on the site, and traffic and safety problems. In response to Committee query, Mr. Hirschberg indicated that the proposal is for a summer rental of approximately 10 mopeds and 10 bicycles. With regard to safety, he indicated that they will be covered through a liability policy. He added that even though the riders cannot be controlled, there are bicycle lanes on both sides of Carlsbad Boulevard. Michael Holzmiller responded to Commission questions regarding this type of use in a C-2 zone, and indicated that Staff was attempting to be consistent with past decisions. He added that a previous request for bicycle rentals was denied three years ago. Mr. Holzmiller further indicated that Staff's concern is not with the use, but with the proposed location, and feels that the use would be better suited in a less congested area of the City. Commission discussion related to insurance to be provided by the applicant, naming the City co-insured, the affect of such a use on the redevelopment area, and the feasibility of a bicycle only rental. Mr. Hirschberg indicated that he would be agreeable for a trial period for the summer. Council Member Anear indicated that the Fire Department could work out conditions for control of the gas. Member McCoy expressed concern with the parking arrangement through the Surf Motel, and discussion reflected same. Mr. Harold Clarke, 824 Caminito Del Reposo, Carlsbad, addressed the Comnittee, and spoke in opposition to the proposal. -- MINUTES April 26, 1982 Page 3 Following discussion, the Committee established that the use intended for the site meets the criteria and is consistent with the Design Manual for Sub-Area 5 of the Redevelopment Area. In response to Committee query regarding the parking arrangement, Mr. Holzmiller explained that there is an agreement with the motel to utilize nine or ten parking spaces in the motel parking lot for the existing office building; however, Staff has never seen anything in writ ing . Mr. Hirschberg added that most of the motel customers are transient, and the majority of the motel parking lot is available during the day. The Committee recommended that the request for a moped/bicycle rental, to be located at 3136 Carlsbad Boulevard, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a method of traffic control onto Carlsbad Boulevard be established and approved by the appropriate official. 2. That the City be included as additionally insured to any insurance policy for the operation of any vehicles from the property, or owned by the operators and owners of the property. 3. That the use be granted fo a trial period of one year. 4. That a written definition of the parking arrangement with the Surf Motel owners be supplied, and that same meet City requirements. PARKINGIALLEY DEVELOPMENT With the aid of wall exhibits showing th streetscape implementation plan and street plans, Les Evans, the City Engineer gave a presentation on the proposed designs €or Roosevelt and Madison Streets, Elm Avenue, State Street, and Grand Avenue. Mr. Evans addressed the letter received from Chairman Hayes dated March 29, 1982 regarding pedestrian circulation, vehicular circulation, parking, and bus benches, and briefly responded to questions regarding same. MEMBER HELTON LEFT AT 6:41 P.M. With regard to the letter fromMember Runzo dated March 22, 1982, Drew Aitken stated that the Parks and Recreation Department has indicated that her concerns regarding landscaping and maintenance can be mitigated. Chairman Hayes requested that her concerns regarding pedestrian circulation be continued to another meeting, to allow adequate time to address same. MEMBERS \ Hayes Carney Hal 1 Helton McCoy Mor a 1 e z Sanchez Ward Hayes Carney Hall Helton McCoy Mor a 1 e z S anc he z Ward x P - X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X c .~ MINUTES April 26, 1982 Pag 4 HEIGHT STUDY UPDATE Member Ward reported on the meeting with Mike Kennedy, Senior Planner of George S. Nolte and Associates, the consulting firm contracted for the height study proposed by the Committee. completed in nine weeks. He added that the study will be Chairman Hayes expressed concern as the time frame is not indicated in the contract. Member Ward responded that the contract is on an incremental basis, and can be terminated at the end of each phase if the work is not complete. Mr. Holzmiller indicated that Phase I will be submitted to Staff next week, as Mr. Kennedy wants a review after each phase. NEW BUSINESS Election of New Chairperson The Committee continued the matter to the next regular meeting, to allow for Council appointment of the new Committee member. Letter from B. Carlson Chris Salomone indicated that Vice-Mayor Casler will respond to Mr. Carlson's letter personally. Design Manual - Special Meeting Drew Aitken indicated Staff would like to set a special meeting to review the Design Manual, before it goes before the Planning Commission. The Committee set a special meeting for Monday, May 10, 1982 at 5:OO P.M. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 7:07 P.M., to Monday, May 10, 1982, at 5:OO P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Ann R. Alleman Minutes Clerk