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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-12-22; Design Review Board; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Time of Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Date of Meeting: December 22, 1982 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Chairman Pro Tem Jerry Rombotis. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Chairman Pro Tem Jerry Rombot ROLL CALL: Members Present: Jerry Rombotis Clarence Schlehuber John McCoy Robert Holmes Absent: Mary Marcus STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Chris Salomone, Community Redevelopment Mgr Charlie Grimm, Principal Planner Dan Henstchke, Assistant City Attorney NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS: Item #I RP/CUP 82-3, LADWXG - Request for a redevelopment permit/conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a 48-unit senior citizen housing project on the northeast corner of Jefferson Street and Oak Avenue in the V-R zone. Mr. Chris Salomone, Community Redevelopment Manager, gave the staff report. This is a CUP application 82-3 for a redevelop ment permit/conditional use permit for the construction of a 48-unit senior housing project on the northeast corner of Jefferson Street and Oak Avenue in the Village Redevelopment zone. This project has been around for a long time. It spawned the senior ordinance that we now have in the city which resulted in density bonuses for senior projects for which this project was the beneficiary. There are three exhibits showing this project. The density for khis project is 75 dwellings per acre and is in conformance with the zonin, ordinance. The project was at one time okayed by the Redevel ment Commission and the City Council for a block grant assist Federal assistance--but it was not necessary. At this time the project is submitted for final approval. The applicant is here to give a presentation and smff recommends approval. In answer to Member McCoy's question and Chairman Pro Tem Rombo tis reques t, Mr. Salomone reviewed the Revised Site Plan and said that would be the conditioning document for the project. Mr. Salomone stated the Resolution as included in the packet has been revised. It is a new Resolution. The reason for the error in the first place is that two other senior projects have recently been approved by the city and they had certain conditions that applied to them. These conditions automatically were included in this project. This project is the grandfather of all senior projects in the city and has gone through discretionary approval before and it seemed unduly restrictive to make them adhere to the other conditions. MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD December 22, 1982 Page 2 RP/CUP 82-3 (Continued) Resolution No. 002 replaces the copy attached to the staff report for this project. It eliminates Condition No. 5 of the old Resolution because it was in conflict with Condition No. 17. Condition No. 12 in the old Resolution was revised by the addition of the following wording: Part of this yearly review will be to determine if all buildings, landscaping and parking areas are being maintained in a condition acceptable to the Building and Planning Director, Fire Marshal, Parks and Recreation Director and Land Use Planning Manager. Condition No. 14 of the old Resolution was revised to elimi- nate Section "d", which required two-thirds of the units shal: be limited to occupancy by tenants who do not have automobile! This condition had been applied to the two previous senior housing projects due to limited number of parking spaces provided in those projects. Since this project is providing one space for every two units, which is significantly higher, staff and applicant feel there should be no restriction on automobile ownership by the tenants. Staff is satisfied there is plenty of parking. Chairman Pro Tem Rombotis opened the public hearing at 5:40 p and extended the invitation to speak. Mr. Bob Ladwig, Carlsbad, addressed the Board. He stated the: agree with the clauses in the new Resolution. They are acceptable to them and they were pleased a new Resolution was presented. There is one change in the plan. Mr. Ladwig used maps placed on the wall to show this change. He explain1 there would be patios added at the first level. This was not on the original plan. They are at 3 feet and 6 feet and are the only change. This is a good addition to the plan and provides a buffer between the people and the street and ask that the Board approve. He stated their Architect was presen and willing to answer any questions. Chairman Pro Tern Rombotis asked for questions to be addressed to either Mr. Ladwig or their Architect. Mr. Ladwig stated he did have one coment regarding Condition No. 21 of the Resolution. This pertains to the alley improve ment along the back of the project. Stated they are trying to hold costs down and would like the Board to consider delaying this to the future, with the provision if the projec ever converts to a standard project, it would be improved at that time. The property across the alley is improved up to t alley and is in pretty good shape. Would like to delete this condition unless converted at a future time. Chairman Pro Tern Rombotis asked Mr. Ladwig whether their acce, came off that alley and Mr. Ladwig answered it comes through the alley but the main access is off of Jefferson Street. Member McCoy asked Mr. Ladwig how far the 6-ft. patios extend into the right-of-way and also what was involved in the city standards on the 20-ft. alley. Mr. Ladwig answered the patio were 6 feet into the setback--20 feet from the property line. Also, on the alley, if it needs to be improved, it should be done. They only wanted to hold costs down. Chairman Pro Tem Rombotis asked for staff's comment on the request to delete the half-alley improvement. Mr. Salomone h \ MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD December 22, 1982 Page 3 RP/CUP 82-3 (Continued) stated that staff would like to see it included. Member Holmes asked what was going to happen to the tree on the property; agreed with the paving of the alley. Felt it would be a mess within a year. sidewalks on both sides of the street is bad. The shrubs and trees are kicking them up. Asked if there is a plan to upgrade them. Mr. Ladwig answered that the tree is going to stay and they would do whatever the Engineering Department required with regard to sidewalks. Stated the condition of Chairman Pro Tem Rombotis stated that a final inspection woulc be made. Member Schlehuber asked what staff felt on the 6-ft. setback and Mr. Salomone answered they had no objection. Member Holmes asked of the patios would be enclosed and Mr. Ladwig answered there would be fencing 6 ft. high on Oak Street and 42 inches high on Jefferson--42 inches where set- back is 10 ft. and 6 ft. where setback is 20 ft. Since no one else wished to speak on the matter, Chairman Pro Tem Rombotis closed the public hearing at 5:46 p.m. and openec Board discussion. Mr. Salomone stated if the Board approved the request for fencing in the encroachment area, the date of March 27, 1982, for Exhibits A & D should be changed to December 22, 1982. This is in the Resolution and would then be the plan the city would use. The Board adopted Resolution 002, recommending approval of Condition Use permit for a privately funded senior citizen housing project on property generally located on the northeast corner of Jefferson Street and Oak Street, subject to changing the date in the General Conditions of the Resolution to December 22, 1982. If the condition isn't set out, as revisec resolution presented tonight. Member McCoy seconded the motic Chairman Pro Tem Rombotis announced that CUP 82-2 has been withdrawn. Item #2 - Rp/CUP 82-4, FRED HOWE GRADING, INC. - Request for approval of a Redevelopment Permit to allow use of a trailer/ mobile home as a temporary commercial office on the west side of State Street, west of Beech Avenue, in the railroad right- of-way. Chairman Pro Tem Rombotis announced the Board had received a letter requesting continuance to January 12, 1983 on this ma t ter . The Design Review Board approved the request for continuance to January 12, 1983 for Item #2 - RP-CUP 82-4, FRED HOWE GRADING, INC. Member McCoy seconded the motion. Rombo tis Schlehuber McCoy Holmes Rombo tis Sc hl e hube r McCoy Holmes MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD December 22, 1982 Page 4 Item #3 - RP 82-5, WEBER - Request for a Development Permit to allow the establishment of an office building on the northwest corner of Beech Avenue and Roosevelt Street. Mr. Salomone gave the staff report on applicant's proposal fo: a combination one-story, two-story office building to contain 3,859 square feet. This is in the Village Redevelopment Zone The proposal meets the ten parking spaces requirement (one space for 400 square feet of office space) and is the type of development staff feels should be encouraged. This projec would replace a delapidated duplex at that location. Exhibit: were posted on the wall. The applicant was present to answer questions. Staff recommended the Design Board approve the Negative Declaration and adopt this Resolution No. 003. Chairman Pro Tem Rombotis asked for any questions. Member Holmes asked about the tree at the rear of the propert: and staff did not know at this time. Member McCoy asked whether the new business license tax appli and Mr. Salomone stated the ordinance was not yet in effect. The Assistant City Attorney stated this was the first project under the new provision and it had been omitted. request that the conditions be changed to include the require ment of execution of public facilities agreement and payment of the fee. He would Member McCoy stated he understood all outside improvements ar in and Mr. Salomone added that they are voluntarily putting in new sidewalks and a wheelchair ramp. Chairman Pro Tem Rombotis opened the public hearing at 5:55 p.m. and extended the invitation to speak. Mr. Jim Weber, 2653 Roosevelt Street, owner and applicant, addressed the Board. He stated the tree at the back will hav one large limb removed, but the tree itself will be retained. However, the trees in front will not stay. Member Schlehuber asked if the ten parking spaces would make the parking tight and Mr. Weber said the ten spaces would not crowd the parking. They are more than meeting the minimum requirement, including a handicapped space and none of the spaces indicated compact cars, Two of the occupants fall under the 800 square feet requirement, as they have no customer service at all. They are substantially over the minimum on the parking and do conform to the one space for every 400 feet. Member McCoy asked if five spaces were covered and five space uncovered and Mr. Weber answered they were tucking five under neath due to the slope of the property. Since no one else wished to speak on the matter, Chairman Pro Tem Rombotis closed the public hearing at 5:56 p.m. The Board approved the Negative Declaration issued by the Land Use Planning Manager and adopted Resolution No. 003 approving RP 82-5, subject to the payment of the public facilities fee. Member Holmes seconded the motion. Rombo tis Schlehuber McCoy Ho lme s L MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD December 22, 1982 Page 5 Item #4 - RP 82-7, SIGN PERMIT - LA JOLLA BANK - Approving RP-82-7 - sign permit for La Jolla Bank allowing signing at northwest corner of Elm and Jefferson Streets. Mr. Chris Salomone gave the staff report on this application for a sign permit from La Jolla Bank to allow a sign at the northwest corner of Elm and Jefferson. Staff asked them to reduce the size and they agreed. Staff recommends approval. Chairman Pro Tem Rombotis opened the public hearing, but sincc no one wished to speak on this matter, the public hearing was closed at 5:58 p.m. The Assistant City Attorney stated this is a minor change and the Design Review Board has final authority. The word "recommends" should be deleted and the word "approval" changec to "approves". The Design Review Board adopted Resolution No. 005 approving RP 82-7 - a sign permit application for La Jolla Bank. Member McCoy seconded the motion. Item f5 - RP 82-8, SIGN PERMIT - OLD WORLD CENTER - Denying application for tree guard signing at northwest corner of Madison and Grand. Mr. Chris Salomone gave the staff report on this application for a sign at the northwest corner of Grand and Madison Avenut by the Old World Center, Mr. Murphy is the applicant. Member Schlehuber stated he would abstain from this item as he represents.Mr. Murphy at times. Mr. Salomone stated the unique sign proposal was a duplicatioi of one Mr. Murphy saw in Europe. The sign is located wholly in the public right-of-way and staff recommends the Design Review Board deny the request as it does not conform to the Municipal Code. Since it is on the public right-of-way, it would present many problems, such as maintenance, liability, etc. If it were on their own property, it would be different As the Assistant City Attorney recommends, the word "recommenc should be struck and the word "deny" inserted. The Design Review Board has final authority. It was felt that staff could amend the Design Manual so this type of sign might be considered at some future date. As the ordinance is set up now, this sign could not be approved. Members Holmes, Schlehuber and Rombolis all agreed they liked the concept of the sign and felt it could be a unique signin] in what is to be a unique part of the city. Would like to see the sign drawn in proportion and would like to have staff bring it back for design review. to have it re-submitted at a later time. It was felt it could become a theme to be carried out in that particular arel All agreed they would like Member Schlehuber asked what the filing fee was and Mr. Salomi answered there was none as it was against the ordinance and he did not feel they should file for a permit. He wanted to get the Board's opinion at this time. MEMBERS Rombo tis Schl ehub er McCoy Holmes \ MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD December 22, 1982 Page 6 The Design Review Board adopted Resolution No. 006 denying RP 82-8 as submitted. Member McCoy seconded the motion. Item #6 - RULES OF CONDUCT - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD. Mr. Chris Salomone gave a report on the discussion of procedures for the Design Review Board. Staff was directed to return with Rules of Conduct for Planning Commission. These rules can be adopted for the Design Review Board. back for your consideration officially as rules of conduct for the Design Review Board. They are brought Chairman Pro Tern Rombotis asked for discussion. Member McCoy asked if the meeting date is included and Mr. Salomone replied it will be. The staff will revise these rules and bring them to the meeting in January for you to consider . Chairman Pro Tem Rombotis stated these rules of conduct would be used as a guide line for rules for the Design Review Board Member Holmes stated he had read through these rules quite thoroughly and since this Board is an extension of the Planni, Commission, felt it should be guided by the same format as the Planning Commission. There was a discussion about the Planning Commission not havi a time limit on speakers. It was determined they do have one but it has not been enforced. The Design Review Board instructed staff to adapt the Rules of Conduct of the Planning Commission to the Design Review Board with proper phrases relating to meeting dates, times, revisions necessary in the language, and bring these rules to the January 12, 1983 meeting. Member McCoy seconded the motion. Item #7 - LIST OF NEW BUSINESS LICENSES APPLICATIONS. No action is required on this item. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the Design Review Board Meeting, November 24, 1982, were approved as submitted. Member McCoy seconded the motion. OTHER BUSINESS : Member Schlehuber made a motion that Chairman Pro Tem Romboti be named Vice-chairman for the coming year. Member Holmes seconded the motion. AD JOURMENT : By proper motion meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m. until January 12, 1983. MEMBERS \ Rombo tis Schlehuber McCoy Holmes Rombo tis Sc hlehuber McCoy Holmes Rombotis Schlehuber McCoy Holmes Rombo tis Schlehuber McCoy Holmes Rombo tis Schlehuber McCoy Holmes