HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-16; City Council; 5230-1; Palomar Solid Waste Transfer StateionCITY OF CARLSBAD
AGENDA BILL
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DATE: £fey 16, '1978
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING
SUBJECT
PALQMAR SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION
CASE NO. CUP-140
THE MATTER
Oil Novemeber 1, 1977, the City Council approved CUP-140 by granting an appeal of the
Planning Ccrmussion's recommendation of denial (City Council Resolution No. 5242).
Condition No. 4 of this resolution requires that prior to start of construction, the
City Council shall review the final site plan, landscaping and irrigation plan, and
building elevations to insure that the buildings will be compatible with the natural
terrain, vegetation and surrounding area.
The County has completed the grading of the site and now is preparing to submit plans
to our Building Department. However, the County has not completed plans for land-
scaping and irrigation and therefore is asking that the City Council defer the approval
of the landscape and irrigation plans to a later date. They have indicated such plans
will be submitted by May 30, 1978.
Engineering and Planning staff have reviewed the elevations and site plans" as submitted
by the County. The submitted plans indicate modifications to the buildings and
roadways, however, -the basic design, location and functioning of the site remain the
same. The plans include the special requirements imposed by City Council Resolution
No. 5242. (See attached memorandum to City Manager dated May 9, 1978, for further
explaination of plans).
EXHIBITS
Memorandum to City Manager from James C. Hagaman, dated May 9, 1978.
City Council Resolution No. 5242
Site Plan dated 5/8/78 - Exhibit X *Plans on file in Planning Dept. for
Elevation Plans dated 5/8/78 - Exhibits Y & Z review-wall exhibit at Council Mtg.
Letter to City Council from Department of Sanitation and Flood Control dated 4/3/78.
Letter to County of San Diego from Ecco Contractors dated 5/2/78.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the submitted site plan
and elevation plans as required bv City Council Resolution No. 5242, \
Section 4. It is also recommended that the City Council agreethat the County may start construction prior to approval of the landscape and
irrigation plans but the plans shall be approved and the landscaping and irrigation
installed prior to occupancy of the subject site.
SEE PAGE 2 FOR COUNCIL ACTION.
FORM PLANNING 73
AGENDA BILL #5230 - Supplement #1 Page 2
COUNCIL ACTION:
5-16-78 Council approved the submitted site plan and elevation plans
as required by City Council Resolution No. 5242, Section 4;
and agreed that the County may start construction prior to
approval of the landscape and irrigation plans, but that the
plans shall be approved and the landscaping and irrigation
installed prior to occupancy of the subject site.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: MAY 9, 1978
TO: //\ PAUL BUSSEY, CITY MANAGER
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FROM: (J4; /*/" JAMES C. HAGAMAN, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: CUP-140, REVIEW OF SITE PLAN IN RELATION TO
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 5242 CONDITIONS.
The City Council approved CUP-140 on October 18, 1977, which is
for the construction of a solid waste shredder and transfer
station on property generally located on the east side of El
Camino Real, north of Palomar Airport Road. The applicant was
the County of San Diego. One of the conditions of approval,
(4) indicates that prior to the start of construction, the City
Council shall review and approve the final site plan, landscaping
irrigation plan, and building elevations. This was to be done to
insure that the buildings will be compatible with the natural
terrain, vegetation and surrounding area. The County has now
submitted the site plan and elevations for City Council review.
At a later date they will submit the landscaping and irrigation
plans.
The following is a review of the appropriate conditions that refer
to the site plan and elevations and a discussion of how the sub-
mitted plans meet the conditions of the City Council resolution.
Condition (2) requires that buildings and other facilities shall
be located substantially as shown on the site plan.
Comment; Staff believes that the site plan submitted as Exhibit
"X",dated May 8, 1978, is substantially in conformance with the
plan approved by the City Council, known as Exhibit "A" dated
September 1, 1977. However, there are modifications, for instance
the administrative offices are now attached to the operation
building rather than a satelite as originally proposed; instead
of having two wings for shredding and loading; the final plan
shows one larger building; the main entrance driveway has been
modified to two one way drives with a center divider, but the
basic traffic circulation remains the same.
Condition (8) requires that the perimeter of operating area shall
be surrounded with a chain link fence with a minimum of 6' in
height to stop trash from being blown off-site.
Comment; The chain link fence is shown on Exhibit "X" completely
enclosing the operation as required.
Condition (20) requires that all constructed slopes shall be a
maximum of 2 to 1 unless approved by the City Engineer.
Comment; The site does show some cut slopes of 1% to 1, as
approved by the City Engineer. All fill slopes, however, are
at 2 to 1 maximum.
Condition (25) requires that measures shall be taken to reduce the
visibility of the shredding building in operation from the
residential area to the east. The operational site is to be
lowered a minium of 6' or a berm of at least 6' high along the
easterly side shall be constructed. A wall or landscaping shall
be required to further screen the view of the operation from the
east.
Comment: The pad for the site has been lowered through grading.
The resulting cut slope that separates the buildings from the
property boundaries on the easterly side is approximately 8' high.
A wall is not shown on the plans and therefore the landscape plans
will need to include a buffer to screen the view of the operation.
The buildings will be metal and as shown on the rendering exhibit
"Y". They will be painted an earthy color to blend in with
surrounding terrain. The rendering Exhibit "Y" shows the building
as it will generally be viewed from El Camino Real. The design
is broken into various forms which gives a degree of interest to
the building. The building will be split level thereby reducing
the requirements. Elevations shown on exhibit "Z" show the split
level in more detail.
The critical aspect of building orientation is the building
openings, especially to the north and east towards the future
residential areas. The main entrances and exits will be on these
sides. However, the site plan shows a difference in elevation from
the pad to the top of the slope to the east at least 8' with a
rise in the terrain to the north east. On the north the
pad daylights with the natural terrain, but the natural terrain
continues to rise.
Altogether it appears the pad and building will be separated from
the future residences to the north and east by a cut slope or
raising natural terrain. Nevertheless there is a condition (3)
that the noise levels produced do not exceed 60 dB(A) at the
boundary of the site. The applicant should be aware if the
reading cannot be achieved, sound walls may be required. Therefore
such a wall should be considered at this time.
The other conditions are operational or will have to be met at the
time of building permits or occupancy. Sewer for 15 edu's were
issued to this operation by the City Council on November 1, 1977,
from the community facility allocation. Therefore, it appears to
staff that there is sufficient information on the plans to allow
the County to start the processing for building permits.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council APPROVE site plan labeled
Exhibit "X" dated May 8, 1978, rendering labeled Exhibit "Y"
dated May 8, 1978, and elevations listed Exhibit "Z" dated May
8, 1978.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5242
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING
AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
DECISION AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT (CUP-140) FOR CONSTRUCTION
.OF A SOLID WASTE SHREDDER AND TRANSFER
STATION ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED
ON THE EAST SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL
NORTH OF PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD.
APPLICANT: COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad
did on September 28, 1977 hold a duly noticed public hearing
to consider the application of the County of San Diego for a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP-140) to allow construction of a
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Solid Waste Shredder and Transfer Station on property generally
located on the east side of El Camino Real north of Palomar
Airport Road, more particularly described as:
Those portions of Lots A and B of Rancho Agua Hedionda
in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State
of California according to Map thereof No. 823, filed
^in the office of the County of San Diego County,
'November 16, 1896;
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WHEREAS, the County of San Diego, as the lead agency,
has prepared and certified an EIR, which the City Council has
considered and found the project to be in compliance with the
City of Carlsbad Environmental Protection Ordinance of 1972; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of said hearings, the Planning
Commission, after making certain findings recommended denial of
the permit; and\
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held by the .
City Council on October 18, 1977 to consider the matter at which
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were heard and the decision of the Planning Commission considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED .by the City Council of the •
City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
A. That the above recitations are true and correct.
B. That the findings of the City Council are the findings
recommended in the Planning Department Staff report to the
Planning Commission dated September 28, 1977, on file in the
Planning Department and incorporated by reference herein.
C. That the appeal by the County of San Diego of the
Planning Commission's decision to deny the Conditional Use Permit
is hereby granted. v- , .
D. That the City Council hereby approves the Conditional
Use Permit (CUP-140) for the construction by the County of San
Diego of a Solid Waste Shredder and Transfer Station on the
above-described property subject to the satisfaction !>y the '.'.
County of San Diego of the following conditions of approval: '
1. This Conditional Use Permit will become effective
only upon approval of GPA-49, which designates the
property as "G" (Governmental Facility) and the
effective date of the Ordinance approving ZC-197 to
rezone the property from OS to M.
2. Approval is granted for the land described in the
application and attachments thereto, and on the site
plan. Exhibit A, dated 9/1/77, on file in the Planning
Department and incorporated by reference herein. All
buildings and other facilities shall be located substan-
tially as shown on the site plan except as indicated
otherwise herein.
3. Construction of the shredder building shall utilize
materials and design which will insure that noise levels
produced by the project and related activities do not
exceed 60 dB(A) at the boundary of the 21 acre site.
p4. Prior to the start of construction, the City
Council shall review and approve final site plan, land-
scape and irrigation plans and building elevations
for the 21 acre site to insure that the buildings will
be compatible with the natural terrain, vegetation
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and the surrounding area. Erosion control landscaping
shall be used on the site and screen type landscaping
will be placed along the side of the buildings. The
boundary of the site with the Beckman property shall
be landscaped.
5. All electric lines shall be undergrounded as per
City Ordinance to prevent above ground level electrical
arcing (common to above ground level transmission
lines) in the vicinity of the solar wind antenna
system such that electrical interference is minimized.
6. In consideration of the need of the University of
California for a radio-quiet environment in the
vicinity of the project, the applicant shall consult
with the University during project design, and shall
work with the University to mitigate any radio
interference resulting from the project.
7. Improvement of the access roads on the site shall
be accomplished and maintained in specific conformance
with those specifications represented on the submitted
grading plan (page 5) on file with the City Engineer.
8. The perimeter of the operating area shall be
surrounded with a chain link fence a minimum of six
feet in height to stop trash from being wind blown
off site.
'9. Pedestrian/equestrian trails as deemed necessary
by the Parks and Recreation Director shall be provided
by easement or other form and improved to his satis-
faction prior to final occupancy. Trails are subject
to approval by the Federal Aviation Administration.
10. Additional right-of-way shall be dedicated on the
basis of 126 foot right-of-way, and applicant shall
enter into an improvement agreement quaranteeing that
applicant will construct full one-*-half improvements
along El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road frontage
when the City Council determines it to be required.
11, The applicant shall enter into an agreement
obligating applicant to provide one-fourth of the cost .
of a traffic signal at the intersection of Palomar
Airport Road and El Camino Real. • •
12. In order to provide for reasonable fire protection
during the construction period, the applicant shall
maintain passable vehicular access to all buildings
and adequate fire hydrants, with required fire flows^
shall be installed as recommended by the Fire Department.
13, All land and/or easements, "required by this
conditional use permit shall be granted to the City
of Carlsbad without cost to the City and free of all
liens with encumbrances.
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14. Applicant shall be responsible for the relocation
of the compressor station for the Encina sewer outfall
which shall be made a part of applicant's obligations
under the improvement agreement.
15. The applicant shall agree to dedicate an easement
for a future sewer improvement as shown on the City of
Carlsbad's Master Sewer Plan.
16. The applicant shall dedicate the necessary easements
for the fire hydrant as approved by the Fire Chief.
17. The proposed paving of the center median area on
El Camino Real shall include temporary left turn pockets
and is subject to the City Engineer's approval.
18. This permit is approved upon the express condition
that building permits will not be issued for development
on the subject property unless the City Engineer
determines that sewer facilities are available at the
time of application for such permit and will continue
to be available until time of 'occupancy. If the City
Engineer determines that sewer facilities are not
available, building permits will not be issued until
arrangements, satisfactory to the City Council, can be
made to guarantee that all necessary sewer facilities
will be available prior to occupancy.
19. The required ornamental street light at the
intersection of El Camino Real and the proposed access
road shall be Mission Bell type (20,000 lumen). It.
shall be located to meet the ultimate design of
El Camino Real.
20. All constructed slopes shall be a maximum of 2:1
unless approved by the City Engineer.
21. The applicant shall agree to dedicate an easement
for a future road as shown on the General Plan.
22. Odor emitting from the operation shall not be
detectable outside the boundaries of the 21 acre site.
Methods to prevent this odor shall be submitted to
the Planning Director prior to issuance of building
permits.
23. A report shall be prepared determining if the pro-
posed use will cause vermin, insect and pest problems
and, if so, what methods will be instituted to eliminate
the problems. This report shall be reviewed by the
County Department of Health and Federal Drug Administra-
tion and methods proposed by this report shall be
installed in the operation prior to occupancy.
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permitted outside the shredding structure. Proper
dust collecting equipment shall be installed and kept
functioning to ensure this • requirement is met.
25. Measures shall be taken to reduce the visibility
of the shredder building and operation area from the
residential areas to the east. The operational site
shall either be lowered a minimum of six feet or a
berm of at least six feet high along the easterly side
shall be constructed. A wall or screen landscaping or
a combination of both shall be required to further
screen the view of the operation from the east.
26. At the end of one year and every year for five
years thereafter the applicant shall submit a report
to the Planning Commission determining the performance
of their operation regarding dust, odor, litter, vermin,
insects, pests and noise. The report shall include
a report from an accoustical engineer determining
noise levels on site and surrounding property. If
the performance is not satisfactory to the Planning
Commission, the applicant shall 'submit methods to
correct the problem. The Planning Commission will •
determine the future review periods at the end of this
review period.
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27. If after completion of initial cons true tionf
modification to the buildings, operations, or
operating grounds is desired, such modifications
shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for
review. • .
28. All mitigating measures listed under archaeology
in the EIR shall be met.
29 . Applicant will be responsible for policing all
trash in the area once weekly in the area of one mile
either direction on Palomar Airport and one mile
either direction on El Camino Real.
30 . Operation shall be limited to the hours between
7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., seven days a week. Emergency
or temporary changes may be approved by the Planning
Director. ,,«* ...' '
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 1st _ day of
November t 1977, by the following vote, to wit:
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AYES: Councilmen Frazee, Lewis^ Skotnicki and
Councilwoman Casler
NOES: Councilman Packard
ABSENT: None
OBERT C. FRAZEE, ayor
ATTEST:
..MARpAR^T E. ADAMS, (City Clerk
(SEAL)
COUNTY 0* SAN DIEGO
COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY
Department of Sanitation & Flood Control
C.J.HOUSON f J
Dlrector County Operations Ctnttr, 5555 Overland Avenue, San Diego, California 92123 Telephone: 565-5325
REF: SFC 4/1481
03 APR 1978
City Council
City of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Attention: Mr. Paul Bussey, City Manager
SUBJECT: Palomar Solid Waste Transfer Station (CUP-140)
Ecco Contractors, Inc. letter of 2 May 1978
We are attaching, with our endorsement, a copy of Ecco Contractors,
Inc. letter of 2 May 1978.
We request that your council consider and approve the request and
schedule in the subject letter.
The site grading has been completed. The grading plans were
modified to leave an earth berm approximately ten feet high along
the southeast edge of the site. This, coupled with the proposed
landscaping, should provide effective screening of the transfer
station from the proposed housing area. (CUP-140 Condition 25)
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Larry Hurt (714)
565-5372.
C. J.
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Att: Ecco Contractors, Inc. letter dated 5/2/78
cc: Ecco Contractors, Inc., w/att
Dave Anderson, M.S. 0380 w/att
Ecco Contractors, Inc.
A Subsidiary I Browning-Ferris Industries. Inc.
WASTE SYSTEMS DIVISION
May 1978
1417 N. HARPER STREET, SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92703
(714)531-4300 • (714)531-4853
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE: A-205227
County of San Diego
Department of Sanitation arid Flood Control
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Sar: Diego, Ca. 9° 1-^3
Attn: Mr. "Larry TTurt
Ke: Palomar Sol^d Waste Transfer Station
For redirection to the City of Carlsbad
Dear Larry,
Per our conversation on April l8, 1978 we have not been able
to complete the landscape and sprinkler drawings for the
Transfer site in time to submit a total package as required
by the City of Carlsbad Resoliatlon No. 524? Paragraph D
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We have awarded ttie landscape and sprinkler design to Roy
C. Harriett, licensed landscape architect (license no. 191)
of Riverside. Ca.
We request che Council allow us to submit all other requirements
of Resolution No. 'l'>42 at this time with the one exception that
thj landscape and sprinkler plan be deferred to a later date.
We can have the landscape drawings in. the Council's possession
on May '-«..), 19'/H.
This reque::, t l,s due to the short time that we have :i n both
designing and construction these facilities for the County
and having them operative for testing in 540 days. Should
the City of Carl:1 bad Council require a bond on the Landscape
design we are capable of furnishing one to them.
Vory truly your:;,
i.'ICCO CONTRACTORS , INC.