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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-10-15; Design Review Board; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD (Regular Meeting) Time of Meeting: 5:OO p.m. Date of Meeting: October 15, 1986 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers MEMBERS \1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Rombotis cal p .m. ed the meeting to order at 5:OO ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Rombotis, Members McCoy, Schlehuber. Absent: None. lall, Holmes and Staff Present: Chris Salomone, Community Redevelopment Manager Brian Hunter, Assistant Planner Marty Orenyak, Community Development Director PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Chairman Rombotis. DEPARTMENTAL 1) RP 86-6 - CHANDLER Chris Salomone, Community Redevelopment Manager, gave the background of the item which was denied on August 13, 1986. Staff was instructed to return with a Resolution defining the conditions and findings for denial of this project. A motion was made and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 086. Member McCoy stated that another finding should be addeb to the Resolution regarding the limited sight distance at the driveway on Laguna Drive. Further, the applicant did not seem to know he had to move those power poles. An amendment was made to the motion and accepted by the mover and the seconder of the original motion to add the finding suggested by Member Mc Coy. Mr. Salomone informed that the applicant has submitted a new application for another project on the same site and will be forthcoming to the Board. The Design Review Board adopted the following Resolution denying RP 86-6, with the additional finding: RESOLUTION NO. 086 DENYING A REDEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A SINGLE STORY 8,470 SQUARE FOOT CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON A 32,821 SQUARE FOOT LOT AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LAGUNA DRIVE AND ROOSEVELT SrREET. Rombot is Hal 1 Holmes McCoy Schlehuber -..- MINUTES October 15, 1986 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD PAGE 2 2) RP/CUP 84-3(A - CARLSBAD INN (Supplemental) Chris Salomone, Community Redevelopment Manager, stated that this is a follow-up on the conditions of approval for the permit for Carlsbad Inn. He gave brief background information. He stated that what is presented for the Board's consideration is an agreement that the applicant and the City staff are proposing which includes five options wherein the applicant can satisfy his requirement to provide 23 off-site spaces. reason staff wants this agreement settled, negotiated and presented to Council is that the applicant is anxious to commence the construction of the second phase of the condominium project. He pointed out that the After describing the five options in further detail, Mr. Salomone stated that staff has extended the plan check for the building permits in order to negotiate an agreement. It is the feeling of staff that the delivery of $233,400 from the applicant to the City is remuneration for the 23 spaces. Creation of parking in the Garfield right of way and in the railroad right of way could help mitigate the 23-pace parking lot. The balance of the money could then be used in other ways, to lease or purchase land, and it would show enough good faith on the part of the applicant for staff to release the building permits for the second phase of the condominiums. Chairman Rombotis added that the applicant would also have the option of reducing the condominium project by 23 rooms. Mr. Salomone stated that although it has not been explored, but it would be an option because it would reduce the parking on-site. In response to Member Hall, Mr. Salomone confirmed that there is a proposal for a Beach and Tennis Club in the railroad right of way. an addition to any subsequent submittal at that site. These 23 parking spaces would be Mr. Salomone answered various questions for further clarification from the Commissioners. Member Schlehuber inquired whether the applicant would forfeit any remaining amount if he chooses not to purchase the property. Mr. Salomone responded in the affirmative. However, staff would rather have a deed to property than to money. Member McCoy inquired whether the deck area in front of the eating area has been cut off. Mr. Salomone stated that he had driven by there and had noticed that it had not been cut off yet. 3im Watkins, 355 14th Street, Del Mar, representing the Carlsbad Inn, stated that the deck was cut back as requested by the Commission. that there is a big beam on the south side that is not cut off and does not look good. Also, in taking a good look at the deck, part of it has been cut off, but not all. Mr. Watkins stated that he would check into that. Member McCoy pointed out MEMBERS Y MINUTES October 15, 1986 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD PAGE 3 Mr. Watkins described the efforts they have put forth in trying to find suitable properties. particular property called to his attention by Member McCoy, and stated that they are waiting confirmation from their banker whether that property would be acceptable. He stated that they feel the project is an asset to the City and does not create traffic problems. At this point, in order to have the 72 units completed before next summer, they would need to begin construction soon. He stressed that the addition of the units is extremely important not only to the resort itself, but for the community. He stated that they are willing to put down the $233,400 in order to assure the City that they will have remuneration. He mentioned a Member McCoy referred to the property mentioned and stated that the owners are selling the 15,000 sq. foot property at $25 a feet, which according to Ms. Christensen is probably the lowest in the area due to the fact that property on the west side of Carlsbad Boulevard is selling Member McCoy expressed his concern with the option to allow the applicant to improve Garfield Street, and would rather have the City improve it. Mr. Salomone stated that the City could do it from the $233,400. mitigate the parking obligation. It would be public property and would not Member Holmes referred to Option No. 4 and inquired how staff arrived at 300 feet. Mr. Salomone stated that that is a precedent that the City has been using ever since the beginning of the redevelopment area. However, the City would be willing to take land anywhere in the redevelop- ment area possible to be used for parking. Upon Member Holmes' request that the wording be changed under Option No. 4 to say "land that is acceptable to the redevelopment director", Mr. Salomone stated that this project will be coming back before the Board for final disposition. Member Schlehuber expressed his concern that the $233,400 be used up. towards the purchasing of the 15,000 square feet of land mentioned by Member McCoy. He felt that the City could add the additional funds for the necessary parking spaces. He stated that he preferred to lock in the $233,400 and not leave it to the option of the applicant. He preferred to see the entire amount go A motion was made and seconded to accept the $233,400 and that the Redevelopment Manager pick out the option subject to the approval of the Board. Member McCoy recommended that the $233,400 be cash and not a letter of credit. on the money. This way the City will earn interest MINUTES October 15, 1986 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD PAGE 4 Following further discussion, the mover and the seconder of the original motion accepted the above amendment. The Design Review Board accepted the $233,400 cash deposit, and directed the Redevelopment Manager to pick out an option, and that it come back before the Board for final approval. 3) 86-8 - SO0 HOO - Request for a minor redevelopment permit to renovate an existing office structure at 2885 Hope Street for use as a dental office and social service center. Chris Salomone, Community Redevelopment Manager, gave the introduction to the above item and deferred to Brian Hunter. Brian Hunter, Assistant Planner, gave the presentation as contained in the staff report and with the aid of transparency and wall maps described the site and its 1 ocat ion. Member McCoy inquired whether the fence on the north side would be replaced with a wooden fence. Mr. Salomone stated that that was correct. Frank Wong, 6330 Cadino Drive, La 3o11a, addressed the Board on behalf of the applicant. He stated that they plan to remove the front portion of the garage only. In response to question by Member Hall, Mr. Hunter pointed out that Condition No. 24 of the Resolution does remove the garage completely. Member Holmes expressed his concern with motorists backing out onto the street. closer to the west property line and given a much bigger turning radius for all the cars. The Design Review Board adopted the following Resolution approving RP 86-18, with the addition that the garage be removed and that the parking area be increased a minimum of five feet towards the west parking line: The parking area should be much RESOLUTION NO. 087 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A MINOR REDEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO REMODEL AND RENOVATE AN EXISTING OFFICE SPACE AT 2885 HOPE STREET. MEMBERS \ Rombot is Hal 1 Holmes McCoy Schlehuber Rombot is Hal 1 Holmes McCoy Schlehuber - I( Y I( I( Y X X X X X ,- . r MINUTES October 15, 1986 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD PAGE 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Design Review Board approved the minutes of September 17, 1987 as presented. Mc Coy moved - unanimous. AD30URNMENT : By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of October 15, 1986 was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, CHRIS SALOMONE Community Rdevelopment Manager Elizabeth Caraballo Minutes Clerk Rombot is Hal 1 Holmes McCoy Sch lehu ber