1994-025CITY OF ENCINITAS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
505 So. Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024
(619) 633-2710
NOTICE OF DECISION
DCD-94-025
April 25, 1994
This letter is to inform you that the Director of Community
Development has approved your application for:
94-038 DR (Redsand, Inc.) - Administrative Design Review for
the conversion of a manufacturing building to a retail store,
requiring external changes subject to Design Review. Property
is located at 687 First St. (APN 258-190-21).
Project Description and Discussion:
The applicant proposes to convert a light manufacturing
building to a retail store and make a number of modifications
to the building. The applicant produces clothing in their
main manufacturing building on site, and intends to sell some
merchandise in the proposed retail store. Exterior changes
involve the improvement of an existing building which is in a
condition of poor repair, with improvements to include repair
of damage to and painting of the existing metal surface, and
the addition of new windows, landscaping, and signs.
This approval is based upon the following findings, pursuant to
Chapter 23.08 (Design Review) of the City of Encinitas Municipal
Code:
Design Review:
Municipal Code Sections 23.08.074, 076, 077 (site and building
design and landscaping) are satisfied in that the proposed
project will have no impact on surrounding views through the
site in that no structural additions are proposed. Regarding
project design and views to the site, the proposed
improvements, consisting of new paint, landscaping and signage
will constitute a material enhancement to the property and to
the surroundings. The applicant proposes no other changes to
the building or project site.
The applicant proposes to paint the building a rust color, and
to maintain the existing roof at its current tan/yellow color.
Also proposed is the placement of several windows on the
building, most prominently on the north elevation. These
changes, with the proposed addition of landscaping, will
significantly enhance the appearance of the project site.
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The applicant proposes two signs, to be located on the west
and north elevations. These signs, to have a black background
with white lettering, will contrast well with the rust-colored
building. The signs, at 20 sq. ft. each, will comply with the
Municipal Code which would allow a maximum of 40 sq. ft. of
signage on the building.
The project is found to be exempt from Environmental Review,
per CEQA Section 15061.
This approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. This Design Review approval shall expire April 25, 1996, two
years from the date of this approval, unless activity is
initiated or building permits are obtained in reliance upon
this approval.
2. Permits or findings of exemption shall be obtained from the
State Coastal Commission and any other applicable Government
agencies.
3. The approved project shall conform to the application and
plans submitted to the City and dated received on March 29,
1994jand shall not be modified without prior city approval,
and includes the associated sign and landscape plan.
4. The landscape materials, as noted on the approved landscape
plan, shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Director
of Community Development within 60 days of the date of this
notice.
In accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, this
decision may be appealed to the City Council within fifteen (15)
calendar days of the date of this determination. This notice
constitutes a decision of the Community Development Department
only. Additional permits, including Building Permits, may be
required by the Building Department or other City Departments. It
is the property owner's responsibility to obtain all necessary
permits required for the type of project proposed.
If you have any questions regarding this determination, please
contact Jim Kennedy at the Community Development Department by
telephoning (619) 633-2715.
Sandra Holder
Community Development Director
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