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Home My WebLink AboutPRE 2022-0006; 1929 & 1939 PALOMAR OAKS WAY; Admin Decision Letter{'cityof Carlsbad March 16, 2022 8FILE COPY IJfq,/ttl 3/17/22.. Neil Patel 10174 Old Grove Rd. San Diego, CA 92131 SUBJECT: PRE 2022-0006 (DEV 2022-0026)-1929 & 1939 PALOMAR OAKS WAY APN: 213-091-06 & -07 Thank you for submitting a preliminary review application for a proposed retention basin within the existing parking lots of the subject properties. The submitted plans show three potential basin options. Two of the options will eliminate 11 parking spaces and one will retain parking above a basin. In response to your application, the Planning Division has prepared this comment letter. Please note that the purpose ofa 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: 1. General Plan and zoning designations for the property are as follows: a. General Plan: Planned Industrial and Open Space (Pl/OS) b. Zoning: Planned Industrial and Open Space (P-M/OS) 2. Removal of Parking: Records indicate 109 parking spaces are required for the existing hotel and 109 parking spaces have been provided on hotel site, and this is already including a 10-space parking reduction. Option 3 is the only option that would retain the number of surface parking spaces previously required for the hotel; and thus, is the most supportable by Planning staff. The other two options that eliminate parking would be inconsistent with the Conditional Use Permit approved for the site (Planning Commission Resolution No. 6888, Attached); and therefore, are not supported unless a waiver or modification of parking standards could be further secured pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.44.040.B. 3. The project requires the following Entitlements: · a. Conditional Use Permit Amendment (CUP, see comment 4) Community Development Department Planning Division I 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 I 442-339-2600 www.carlsbadca.gov PRE 2022-0006 -1929 & 1939 PALOMAR OAKS WAY March 16, 2022 Page 2 4. Previous Approvals: Information on previous approvals on 1929 Palomar Oaks, Hotel Use: Plei,lse be aware that the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approved by the Planning Commission on June 6, 2012 is set to expire on June 5, 2022 (Planning Commission Resolution No. 6888, Attached) and will require an amendment to extend in perpetuity. An amendment to the CUP will also entitle the development of the retention basin. b. Approval of the Hotel Use included the approval of a Habitat Management Plan Permit (HMP), all construction activities shall be compliant with the HMP (Planning Commission Resolution No. 6889, Attached). 5. Sensitive Habitat: In addition to the HMP, the following comments are provided in connection to the project's location adjacent to sensitive native upland habitat: a. All projects adjacent to native habitat must avoid impacts to breeding birds. The project must: i. Avoid the bird breeding season (Feb 15 -August 31) OR, if breeding season can't be avoided. ii. Hire a qualified biologist to do a pre-work nest clearance survey to ensure that there are no nesting birds within about 300 feet of work area; no more than 3 days before start of the work; if nest is found, no-work buffer must be established (300-500 feet for Threatened or Endangered Species and raptors, or if other species, width to be determined in coordination with city). b. There may need to be temporary fencing installed to ensure that the work does not accidently encroach into the habitat. If work does encroach, mitigation through revegetation would be required. 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 https:ljwww.carlsbadca.gov/departments/community-development/planning. 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: Land Development Engineering Division staff has completed a preliminary review of the above- referenced project. Prior to formal application submittal the following items must be adequately resolved/addressed: 1. Complete a Stormwater Standards Questionnaire. 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 printed from the following website link: PRE 2022-0006-1929 & 1939 PALOMAR OAKS WAY March 16, 2022 Page 3 https://www.carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/604/637426047018270000 Preliminary analysis suggests that the project is a Standard Project subject to Trash Capture Requirements. The project will require submittal and approval of a Trash Capture SWQMP. The link to application and template is at: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/7588/637812265766870000 https://www.carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/7586/637812253879030000 2. Of the three options provided, Option 1 is the least preferred. Removing eroded soil from the surface of the earth basin would seem problematic. You would not be able to vegetate the surface and so there would be concerns about maintaining slope stability. Some reinforcement of the surface would be needed. This option also has less capacity. Option 2 appears to be the most feasible approach and the highest capacity for sedimentation. Option 3 {Option 2 with traffic rated grates covering the basin) would also be acceptable but does add additional maintenance as the grates would require removal and replacement each time sediment is removed. Removal of sediment from the walls of the basin would be subject to wear if machinery is used. Additional concrete reinforcement would also be necessary. The wall loads and grates would need to be rated for a truck {H20 loading). Specify how the grate parking spaces would be delineated. 3. Plot the invert and top of grate elevations of each inlet. Plot the 21-inch RCP pipe on scaled section views. DON NEU, AICP City Planner DN:KVL:cf Attachment: 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 6888 2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 6889 c: David Rick, Project Engineer Laserfiche/File Copy/Data Entry