HomeMy WebLinkAboutCUP 60; Gaycrest Kennels; Conditional Use Permit (CUP)1' STAFF REPORT/MEMORANDUM October 12, 1971
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an animal kennel and associated supervisory buildings on properties located in the Ponto area
APPLICAIWT: Mitchell L. Pollard
Report submitted by: Fire, Engineering, Building Inspector, Parks & Recreation, City Manager, and Planning Departments
General Discussion
The request is for a conditional use permit to allow an animal kennel and associated supervisory buildings on properties north of Ponto Drive between the A.T. & S.F. Railroad right-of- way and Carlsbad Boulevard,
private unimproved right-of-way easement provides access to the subject property as well as the two parcels directly across the street.
The property is presently zoned "PI" (Industrial]. A 60'.
Item E, subsection 6 of section 21.42.010 (permi-tted uses) establishes the requi'rement of a conditional use permit fnr an animal kennel within industrial zones,
Section 21.32.010 paragraph [l) 'I. . . A dwelling cgnforming to the yard requirements of the R-3 zone shall be permitted on the same lot on which a factory is located, and which dwelling is used exclusively by a caretaker or superintendent of such factory and his family."
The existing city ordinances allow a kennel, but the ardi- nances do not provide for dwellings to be used exclusively by a caretaker, owner or superintendent.
Specific uses presently on the property are indicqted on the attached map. The uses consist of the kennel facility, a caretaker's trailer and the owner's present residence.
The applicant wishes to construct a new residence qnd utilize the former residence as an office and the existing trailer for a caretaker's living quarters, The ordinance does not allow for new construction.
Staff Report Page Two October 12, 1971
The subject property does not have adequate water for fire fighting. Additionally it is approximately 5 miles from a fire station and rear access to the-property is over an unimproved 60’ private right-of-way easement,
Recommendations
subject for the following reasons and subject to the following conditions.
The staff recommends approval of the subject application
Reasons:
1. The proposed use is in conformance with the General Plan of the City of Carlsbad.
2. The proposed use meets all criteria set by the City of Carlsbad zonine ordinance (Ord. 9060).
3. The proposed construction of a new dwelling unit and the upgrading of the property will add appreciably to the character of the neighborhood.
Conditions:
1. That the proposed kennel operation include only existing or proposed permanent structures.
2. That the proposed new structure, a dwelling unit, be con- structed to conform to normal residential yard requirements per Ordinance 9060.
3. That the existing dwelling be utilized only for office space and a potential living unit for an on-site caretaker.
4. That all existing structures to be retained satisfy the existing City of Carlsbad building code,
5. Dedicate 30’ easement for one-half a public street adjoining the property on the easterly side. Alignment to be subject to city engineer
6. Construct full subdlvision improvements as required by City ordinance and the City Engineer for that one-half street fronting on the subject property.
7. Participate in construction of water main with fire hydrants, as required by the City Engl’neer.
8. Applicant may enter into a future improyement agreement far the construction of said improvement.
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9. The applicant shall enter into a future improvement agree- ment with the City for participation in the installation of sewers to serve the area, in accordance with the master plan.
10. The above conditions are to be satisfied prl'or to issuance of a building permit.
11. That all fine prevention devices be constructed in con- formance with requirements set by the City of Carlsbad fire chief.
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