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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-02; Planning Commission; ; CUP 8A - THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF CARLSBADThe City of Cal"lsbad Planning Division A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Item No. 0 P.C. AGENDA OF: October 2, 2013 Application complete date: June 26, 2013 Project Planner: Van Lynch Project Engineer: Steve Bobbett SUBJECT: CUP S(A) -THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF CARLSBAD -A request for approval of a recommendation to rescind a Special Use Permit granted by City Council Ordinance No. 9117 and the approval of an amendment to Conditional Use Permit 8 (CUP 8) for the Woman's Club of Carlsbad to establish additional restrictions on the use of property located at 3320 Monroe Street, between Basswood Avenue and Linda Lane in the R-1 zone and located in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. The City Planner has determined that this project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301, "Existing Facilities" of the State CEQA Guidelines and will not have any adverse significant impact on the environment. I. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 7010 APPROVING a RECOMMENDATION to rescind a Special Use Permit granted by City Council Ordnance No. 9117 and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 7011 APPROVING CUP S(A) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND Based upon complaints to the city from neighbors surrounding The Woman's Club of Carlsbad ("Club"), the city has initiated a Conditional Use Permit Amendment for the Club, located at 3320 Monroe Street, to establish additional operating restrictions for the use of the property and facility to ensure its compatibility with the surrounding single family residential neighborhood. The complaints include hours of operation, noise, use of amplified music, the use of the property by other parties, and the sale of alcohol. The city has received ongoing various complaints as to the operation of the Club over the years and there are effectively no restrictions on the existing Conditional Use Permit (excluding the prohibition on public dances). Table A below includes the General Plan designations, zoning and current land uses on the project site and surrounding properties. TABLE A Location General Plan Designation Zoning Current Land Use Site RLM R-1-7,500 Woman's Club North RLM R-1-7,500 Single family residence South RLM R-1-7,500 Single family residence East RLM R-1-7,500 Single family residence West High School (H)/RLM Open Space/R-1-7,500 High School Table B below includes the project site's gross and net acreage and the number of dwelling units allowed by the General Plan's Growth Management Control Point (GMCP) density. 0 CUP 8(A) – THE WOMAN’S CLUB OF CARLSBAD October 2, 2013 Page2 TABLE B Gross Acres Net Acres DUs Allowed at GMCP Density DUs Proposed and Project Density .92 .92 .92 x 3.2 = 2.95 ~3 du. N/A In March of 1961, the City Council adopted Resolution of Intention No. 728 (see attachment 5) to modify the zoning ordinance to allow a Condition Use Permit for the Club with a restriction that there are no public dances. The Planning Commission, on April 25, 1961, recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit by Planning Commission Resolution No. 206 (Conditional Use Permit 8) for the Club (see attachment 8). The City Council approved Ordinance No. 9117 for the Special Use Permit (should have read Conditional Use Permit as all other documents) on June 6, 1961. The Club was constructed in 1963. The surrounding single family homes were built in the mid to late 1960’s and early 1970’s. This application includes a request for a Planning Commission recommendation that the City Council rescind City Council Ordinance 9117 that approved the Special Use Permit for the Club. The Special Use Permit is a typographical error as all the other documents related to the project refer to the project as a Conditional Use permit. The Club is an existing non-conforming use and is regulated by the Conditional Use Permit (CUP 8). Special Use Permits are used to implement the Scenic Preservation Overlay Zone (21.40) and the Floodplain Management Regulations (Chapter 21.210) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. The Conditional Use Permit is the appropriate permit to allow uses which are not typically allowed in a specific zoning district by right and include conditions of approval for compatibility purposes. The compatibility of the Club with the surrounding neighborhood has been a concern from the date of its original approval. The Planning Commission minutes of March 28, 1961 (see attachment 6) reflect the same concerns that exist today of the compatibility of the Club and the use (rental) of the facility for use other than the Club’s primary functions. The Club’s primary and own uses of the facility include luncheon and business meetings, exercise classes, an annual Club holiday party and Club fundraising events held and sponsored by the Club. The Club also uses the parking lot as a fundraising event by charging money for parking during football and graduation events at the Carlsbad High School located across the street. Over the Club’s history, the Club has also rented the facility for a variety of uses which include: political club meetings, prayer groups, worship groups, community theater (youth), comedy shows, family celebrations and other various meetings, gatherings, and small parties. These events have resulted in excessive noise from people and music, late hours of operation, large gatherings of people, security concerns and concerns over the use of alcohol on the premises. A neighborhood petition requesting the review of the Conditional Use Permit and other complaint letters is attached (attachment 14). Events held are by invitation or by ticket sales and have not been open to the general public, except for the charging of money for parking spaces for the high school events and an annual rummage sale. The rental income of the facility is one of the primary fund rising opportunities for the Club. The Club consists of a 4,782 square foot single story structure with 2098 square feet of assembly area. The building is located on the front of the .92 acre site with an entrance driveway located in the southerly sideyard setback and an exit driveway located in the opposite northerly sideyard setback. There are 53 parking spaces in the back parking lot which include two light poles. The rear of the building has a 1,800 square foot outdoor patio area. The building has an interior office, bathrooms, commercial kitchen, storage room, and an open floor assembly area with a small stage. CUP 8(A) – THE WOMAN’S CLUB OF CARLSBAD October 2, 2013 Page3 III. ANALYSIS The proposed project is subject to the following plans, ordinances and standards: A. General Plan Land Use Element; B. Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 21, Chapter 42 – Conditional Use Permits; and C. Local Facilities Management Plan and Growth Management. The recommendation of approval to add operating conditions for this project was developed by analyzing the project’s consistency with the applicable policies and regulations listed above. Therefore, this section will cover the project’s compliance with each of the regulations listed above in the order in which they are presented. A. General Plan Although the Land Use Element does not specifically address “conditional uses,” one of the overall implementation policies of the General Plan Land Use Element is to ensure that the review of future projects places a high priority on the compatibility of adjacent land uses along the interface of different density (or use) categories. Special attention should be given to buffering and transitional methods, especially, when reviewing properties where different land uses are involved. The Club is an existing non-conforming use that was permitted in 1961 just prior to the development of the surrounding residential neighborhood. As viewed from the street, the single story building is not out of character with the surrounding neighborhood and is well landscaped. The site does have surrounding fencing built of varied materials including wood, chain link with slats/matting/vines and masonry block. However, based upon neighborhood complaints, the use, even with the existing surrounding fencing, is currently not compatible with the surrounding single family uses because of its operations. The proposed conditions of approval contained in the Conditional Use Permit amendment are proposed to ensure compatibility with the uses permitted in the zone and its surroundings. B. Conditional Use Permit The original Special Use Permit was approved by the City Council with very little restriction. This application is to add additional restrictions to assure compatibility with the neighborhood and to be able to enforce the restrictions if they are not followed. The Club has a variety of uses that operate out of the facility. As noted in the project description, the rental of the facility is the primary means for income for the Club for its own operation and to fund their philanthropic endeavors. The rental of the facility is however also the primary reason for the neighborhood complaints. The Club is desirable for the development of the community as it provides for a location for women (of all ages) to meet and socialize. The Club also performs a social need for the community and provides support and funds for neighborhood projects and other groups. Attached to this report is a summary of Club activities (see attachment 11). More information on the Club can be found at their website womansclubofcarlsabd.com. With the addition of additional operational restrictions, the Club should not impose any detrimental impacts to other uses in the surrounding area. There have been complaints on the operation of the Club in the past and the existing Use Permit does not contain operational restrictions other than to preclude public dances. The new proposed conditions of approval listed in Planning Commission Resolution No. CUP 8(A) – THE WOMAN’S CLUB OF CARLSBAD October 2, 2013 Page4 7011 will reduce the impacts to the neighborhood and will establish operational criteria that will enable the city to enforce the restrictions to assure compatibility. The Conditional Use Permit includes a list of the permitted uses allowed to operate on or within the facility. Only two of the uses are open to the general public (parking for high school events and one rummage sale). Otherwise, all other uses are restricted to Club members, by invitation only by the renter of the facility, or by the presale of tickets to a private event. The permit also includes operational restrictions such as; users of the facility, hours and days of operation, maximum occupancy, required attendance by a Club representative, restrictions on amplified and non-amplified music, entertainment, alcohol restrictions, and site limitations and use. With these conditions, the use would not be detrimental to the surrounding residential neighborhood. The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the Club in that the required building setbacks are provided, adequate parking is provided in the rear of the property, the site has adequate landscaping, and the site is fenced. Additional public parking is available on the street. Monroe Street is adequate in size and capacity to serve the Club. The site access is via two separate ingress and egress driveways that do not conflict with adjacent properties. C. Local Facilities Management Plan and Growth Management. The proposed project is located within Local Facilities Management Zone 1 in the northwest quadrant of the City. The impacts on public facilities created by the project, and its compliance with the adopted performance standards, are summarized in Table B below: TABLE B – GROWTH MANAGEMENT STANDARD IMPACTS COMPLIANCE? City Administration N/A N/A Library N/A N/A Waste Water Treatment 2.7 EDU Yes Parks N/A N/A Drainage N/A N/A Circulation 43 ADT Yes Fire Station No. 1 Yes Open Space N/A N/A Schools N/A N/A Sewer Collection System 2.7 EDU Yes Water 573 GPD Yes IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The City Planner has determined that this project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301, Existing Facilities, of the State CEQA Guidelines and will not have any adverse significant impact on the environment. A Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Clerk upon approval of this project. CUP 8(A) – THE WOMAN’S CLUB OF CARLSBAD October 2, 2013 Page5 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 7010 (Rescind SUP) 2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 7011 (CUP 8(A)) 3. Location Map 4. Excerpt City Council minutes dated March 7, 1961 5. City Council Resolution 728 (Resolution of Intention)dated March 7, 1961 6. Excerpt Planning Commission minutes dated March 28, 1961 7. Excerpt Planning Commission minutes dated April 25, 1961 8. Planning Commission Resolution No. 206 (Recommendation of ordinance)dated April 25, 1961 9. Excerpt City Council minutes dated May 16, 1961 10. City Council Ordinance 9117 (Special Use Permit)dated, June 6, 1961 11. Woman’s Club information packet 12. Past project file correspondence (1985 thru 1995) 13. Maria Curry correspondence dated December 13, 2012 14. Letters of support/opposition and neighborhood petition to require CUP amendment DONNA DRANN DRSEACREST DRG A Y L E W Y LAURI E C RCANYON PLRIDGECREST DRMONROE ST CA N Y O N S T MAE Z EL L N BASSWOOD AVLINDA L NWESTWOOD DRBL E N K A R N E D R CHARTER OAK DRCUP 8(A) The Woman’s Club of Carlsbad SITE MAPEL CAM REALCARLSBA D BLL A COSTA AV PALOM AR AIRP ORT R D MELR OSE DRAVIARA PY RAN CHO S AN TA FE RDCOLL EGE BLEL CAMI NO REALSITE NOT TO SCALE ATTACHMENT 4 ' • • ! ' :----"-"' .. : ' 1 ' ' ' ' ! ! ' ' ! ! ' ' j : : ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' After further discussion Magnolia b~ J2 EEet with sidewalks in the cul-de- Su ! poses, ' I ! I ' : r~solution wa:s presented for the Council '-s NEW BUSINESS: ance a. Resolution of Intention Na. 728> amending Ordiu. No. 9060, allowing e clubhouse in an R-1 Zohe. : ' j : ' ' I ' ' At the previous meetinB the City Attorney was instructed ! to prepare a Resolution of Intention stating the Council's: intention to amend Ordinanc~ No. 9060 allowing a club-~ house in an R-1 Zone. The City Attorney read the proposed! tesoluti □n+ Under Section 2 of the re3olution a proposed l restriction w:a~ made, ~herein any structure erected upon : the property shall not be used for public dances. i Mrs. Gl ac1ys asked Yhy a Vance, one of the members of the Woman'a Club rest~iction was being made. The City Attorney point2d out that under the ordinance no public meetings are allowed in an R-1 Zone: and the surrounding property o'l.lT'lers protested at the meeting of the Planning Commlssion co evening entsrtninment. Mrs. Granger, J845 Skylin£ &d., P.lso o member of the Worl'llln 1s Club1 stated they would hove to p:resenC this to the members for their approval a5 they Yill have to rent the building in order to pay for i~~ After furtheir pl"esented for discussion adoption: th.a following resolution ~as Resolution No. 728. A R~SOLIJI'ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Tl-IE: CITY OF CARLSBAD STATING THSiit INTENTION TO .ALLOW A CONDITIONAL us~ PEIU-iIT ON PROPSRTY LEGALLY D3SCRIB~O AS A PORTION OF T~CT 252 AND 253, THUM LA1.'IDS, MAf NO. 1681; DIRECTING THE PLA.NN!NG COMM.ISS.ION To HOl.D A HEAR!l\G TO CONSIDER THLS CHANGe ANO 01aecTING THE S£CRETARY OF THE PL!\NNING COM-IISSION TO ADV!i:RTIS:i FOR THE AMM8NDMS-NT TO ORDINANCE NC. 9060, was adop~ed, ' ' ' ' ! ' ! i ' ~ : i ! ' ' ' ' : ' ' : : I ' ' ' : ! I : ' A short recess was callOO at I0:45 P.M. convened at 10!55 P.H. i The ffli!etlng re-; ' : i ! ' ' I ; Guevara Bierce Sonnetr.an McPherson La. Roche : t ' ! ! I , ' ,i ! l j I ' I ! j ! ' ' i : : t : : : . : l : ' ' : ' ' !,' I : . ' : : : : • • • • . ' : : : : ! : ' ' ' ' ; ! : I : : ' ' ! ! i ! : ! r i !xx! :x: x:, ' . • : x: : x: : :xl : : ! I : : f : : . ' ~. i ! •• I : : t l : ! ; I ' ' ' ' ' !, : : . ' I : : • : • ' l • : ' I : I ' I ' I l : ' ' : ' • ' : : • l I i : :, ATTACHMENT 5 l 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -- RESOLUTION NO •. 728 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD STATING THEIR INTENTION TO ALLOW A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ON PROPERTY LEGALLY. DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF TRACT 252 AND 253~ THUM LANDS,. MAP NO. 1681; DIRECTING THE PLANNING COM- MISSION TO HOLD A HEARING TO CONSIDER THIS CHANGE AND DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR THE AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 9060 •. 9 The City COlmcil of the City of Carlsbad does hereby resolve as 10 follows: 11 SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Carlsbad on its own 12 motion does hereby declare its intention to consider an amendment to 13 Ordinance No. 9060,. allowing a conditional use permit for the Woman1s Club 14 of Carlsbad's clubhouse on property described as: 15 The Southwesterly 396 feet of the following described 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 land: That portion of Tracts 252 and 253 of Thum Lands,. in the County of San Diego, State of California, according to map thereof, No. 1681,. filed in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County,. December 9,. 1915,. described as follows: Begi,nning at the intersection of the center lines of Basswood A venue and Monroe Street; thence along the center line of Monroe Street, South 28° 3gr East 67 .-:73 feet to the most southerly corner of the land conveyed by South Coast Land Company to Minnie Zimmerman by deed recorded January 30, 1939.,, in Book 868,. Page 188 of Official Records in said Recorder's Office,. and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence along said center line of Monroe Street,. South 28° 391 east 243. 17 feet to the most Westerly corner of the land conveyed by South Coast Land Company to Mrs. Ella Genevieve Yeend by deed recorded Oc.tober 18~ 1930.,. in Book 1814., page 444 of Deeds., in said Recorder1s Office; thence along the northwesterly line of said Yeend land 880.17 feet to the most northerly corner thereof, thence along the northeasterly lines of said Tracts 252 and 253 north 23° 331 west 244.14 feet to the most easterly corner of the land conveyed to Minnie Zimmerman by said deed above referred to; thence along the southeasterly line of said Zimmerman land., south 61 a 21J west 902.92 feet more or less,. to the TRUE POIN"T OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM the southeasterly 133.17 feet {measured at right angles) of the above described property. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Carlsbad does further declare its intention that such ordinance be subject to the following condition: l 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 - (a} That any structure erected upon the aforesaid described property shall not be used for public dances. SECTION 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad is hereby directed to hold a public hearing in the manner provided by law to consider the above proposed change of zone classification. SECTION 3.. The Secretary of the Planning Commission is hereby directed to give notice in the manner prescribed by law of the above proposed change. PASSED"_ APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad~ held on the 7th day of March, 1961, by the following vote41 to wit: AYES: Councilmen Guevara, Bierce, Sonneman, McPherson and La Roe e. NOES: None ABSENT: None ATTEST: 22~.\-\~~~ 23 ~ PRICE, City Clerk 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 (SEAL) --2- ATTACHMENT 6 ' . 3- MINUTES OF THE REGULAll MEETING or CARLSBAD CITY l'LANNING ClHIISSION March 28, l 961 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P,M. by Chatman Jarvie. Preaent besides the Chatman were Comnissioners Hardwick, Kistler, Grant, Ward and Hughea, Absent, Com,,tssioner Davis, 'A ova of Minutes of March 14 1961, It was mcved by Ct111111issioner Ward a conded by Commissioner iatler that the minutes of March 14, 1961 be IIPP. ved a submitted, All ayes, motion carried, this heading which the Chairman auggeate There were no comnuntcationa, S• CONTINUATION OF R EST OF MARION K. HEINB/•CH FOR VAR on propl!trt y on north aide of Chestn at intersection with Westhav Chairman Jarvie atated at.the comnittee had vis d 111.1bJect property and talked to the neighbors own property theres they did not saem to object to the variance, At a fut e date he had thou that there might be a cul-de- aac that could go in theres ault these peo e. He felt that with property as large as this, they should riance, There was considerable dl•cuasion mong grsnting of this variance would be e Conmiuion about whether the a precedent but the conaen1UB waa splits 1hould be considered on its own that each caae Involving N9norke1n l merits, and the granting of tbls vs e will not be considered as establishin! 0lffll sloner Kistler and seconded by Com-a precedent, A motion was made b missioner Grant that Reaolutton 03 bes pted granting this request for the following reasons! 1, That the granting of this land to ita best uae, l. That the gran ng of such variance will not be teTlally detrimental to the publ welfare or lnj•rtous to the propert. ln such vlcin y and zone in which the property ts l 4, That au variance is necessary for the preservation a s sub antial property right possessed by other propert vie ty and zone but which is dented to tha property In Chairman Jarvie, Conmlsaioners Hsrdwlck, Kistler, Grant, Wa Hughes._ None Coamissloner Davia, Resolution No.-203 adopted. 6. HEARING •. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION -Amendment to Ordinance 9060 allowing a conditional use permit for the Woman•s Club of Carlsbad's clubhouse on property located on the east side of Monroe St., more partl~ cularly described as a portion of Tract 252 Thum Lands, according to a Map thereof No. 1681 1 in the City of Carlsbad. Notice of hearing wae read, The Secretary certified as to publication of notice of hearing and the mailing of notices to property owners in the area, The SecretAry then read Resolution No, 728 of the Carlsbad City Council, There was one item of correspondence oh this matter; petition protestina _this amendment to Ordinance 9060, signed by 16 property· owners in the inrnediate area of subject property, MRS, B. M, CHRISTIANSEN, 2479 Ocean St,, stated that she wa ■ sure all the COl!llliasioners knew what a need they had for a ct11bhouse and what efforts they had made to find a suitable location, The club tnembers felt that rather than being a bad thing for the neighborhood, that they w~uld enhance the area, They have worked for the CO!m!Unity for many years and the club is many year■ old and a desirable organization for Carlsbad, The clubhouse will alao be an advantage to other clubs of Carlsbad, She stated that they were cognizant of the fact that there was a petition protesting their request and they understood the petitioners feelings but clubs of this type have been given permission to build in residential areas all ever California and she felt they should be given the conditional use permit without any restrictions at all, BOB FRAZEE, 3326 Monroa, stated that his property adjolns the subject property and this is a residential and also a new and developing area, It is not a residential &one where conmercial property is creeping in. In the neighborhood, it is the consensus that the woman•s Club would be detrimental to the area, There would not be any obje~tion to the W0111an•a Club meetings but they wuld find it necessary to rent the building out for other uses and it would be a comnercial thing, There are three lots which adjoin.this property and the property owners would take a great loas financially, There were sO!Tle people who did not care to sign the petitiGn but they also were not In favor of hav- ing the clubhouse in the neighborhOOd, MRS, CHRISTIANSEN stated in rebuttal that lf they are granted the conditional use permit, the clubhouse will face on Monroe, The back of the lot will be a parking lot and no one using the building IN>Uld have late meeting, so the neighboring property owners would not auffer, There could be buffer planting, There are many patio parties that create ss IIIUCh disturbance as anything that could go on at the clubhouse. She requested that the petition be granted due ta the fact that they had looked all over Carl,bad for suitable property and had even asked the City to find thl!III property which could be exchanged for the property they own in Holiday Park, The public hearing was closed at 8 P,M, HR, FRAZEE StRted that private dsncee were no 1110re quiet than public dances and that the bullding would be about 20 feet from his bedroom window, They did not feel that d~ytime meetings would be de.trlmental to the neighborhood, MRS, C,S, GRfNGER, 3845 Skyline Drive, stated that she had told the ladles of the club about the restriction the City Council had placed on the conditional use permit and they had accepted lt, however the club would have to leaae·tbe building to other orgenlzetlons and individuals at night In order to maintain the clubhouse, When asked the status of their purch~se of the property, Mrs, Christiansen stated that It was still In escrow and would remain there until the matter of the conditional use permit was settled, Mrs, Christiansen w~s also asked what their plans had been with the City on the property they own at Holiday Park and also If the city had purchased this property as yet, and she stated that the plan had been that the Woman's Club would have priority on the club• ho~se for Its meetings but the city could let it out to other clubs when they were not using It and that the city had not purchased this property frCffl them. There was some discussion as to how many memb~rs there were In the club and how many of them lived In that area, It was also mentioned that the C011111lsslon had rec01!1!1ended· th~t the City Council Initiate., a Resolution of Intention to amend the ordinance by allowing this conditional use permit, A motion was made by Commissioner Grant and seconded by CO!ll1llssloner Hardwldk that the members of the CO!ll1llsslon study this matter further and continue It to the meeting of April 11,, 1961, Four ayes, two noes, motion carried, A short recess was called at 8:25, Reconvened at 8:35 Business: Secretary brought up the matter of the letter from the Engineering portions of El Camlnor Real and Palomar Airport Road which fall 11ml ts, ton, Ass't City Engineer, pblnted'out on the he old Vista Way which are now within the shad Annexation 2,1 which are unnamed, out that the status these roads may change when the Its as a ornton pointed Freeway Is constructed but that the meantime the city needs to asks for a lot split and They are presen ln case someone designated on the county map as County Rd, #1 After considerable discussion made by Commissioner Hardwick ands street b~ named Haymer Rd, All ayes, A motion was made by Commissioner that Palomar Airport Road be son and that pert of El Camino Real lgnated as a major thorough.f 8-New Business: e name for It, a motion was 011111\lssioner Hughes that subject The Secretary reed 1961 and accompa date. ... .... etter from Willard and Lillian Garrett d by a letter addressed to the City Council The the ;;,, ~~ .,·. ?' ' .. ,,,~ ... ·, . • , ..... Instructed the Secretary to put the election of officers fo Commission on the Agenda for the meeting of 'April 11, 1961, ATTACHMENT 7 1-i[Nl!TES OF TH!; Rf;GULAR MEiITlNG OF CARLSBAD C,.r'i f!..ANNING COMMISSICN Ap.:11 2S, 1961 1. The meeting was celled to order et 7:30 P.H. by Chairman Grant. Pre■ent besides the Chairman were Cornnlseioners Devis, Hardwick, Kistler, Jarvie end Ward. .•.bsent, C011111hsioner Hughes. (!) 2• Approval of Minlltas of April 11, 1961, A motion was made by CC11111i■a1oner Jarvie and seconded by C0111nisaioner Hardwick that the minutes 6f April 11, l 1961 be approved as submitted. All ayes, motion carried. 3-Written Communications, There were no written c0111111.1nlcetion1. 4-Oral Conmunlcatione: .5- 6- There were no oral COIIIJIUnlcatlons. COHTlNUAT10N OF RE')UEST OF CM,LSBAD WOMAN'S CLUB FOR CONDITIONAL USE ORDINAN.f!'.• A motion was made by Carmlssloner Hardwick and seconded by C01D11la1loner Ward chat Resolution No. 206 be adopted recOllllll!nding that Ordinance No. 9060 ~e i,mended to allow a conditional use permit on subject property, subject to the condition that any structure er~cted upon the aforesaid described property i,hall not be .used for public dances, for the following reasons: 1. That the characteristics of such use are not Incompatible with type of use pennltted In surrounding area. :z. The factors of harard occaaloned by unusual volur11e or character of traffic or the congregating of large nU!dbers of people o-r ve• hicles would not be detrimental to the surrounding properties. The Chairman asked for a roll call vote, AYES: Chairmen Grant, Commissioners Hardwick, Kistler, Janie and Ward NOES: None ABSTAIN: Comnlssioner Davis ABSENT: Commissioner Hughes Reaolution No. 206 adopted. • RESOLIITION OF INTENTION• Rezonl Notice of hearing notice of hearing The Secreta Cou was read mailing of notices to read Resolution of Intention s proper #734 of co publication of s In tha araa. the Ca tty ATTACHMENT 8 .,. ' .. l 2 3 4 5 • • RE30LUTION NO. 206 1..'\ ~t~SOLLI'IO:N G? T~-lE c.::: ... RLSB~~ .. D C I'"'i"l i;1~1\.N~·J IXG C01"]Y~ISSIGN RECOiv}•,IENDI:•JG ·T{·!:\'T ORDI:'-1)J.1CE ~O. 9060 l33 1iJtt;ND:~D TO tLLmi t\ GO;\DITIQNt.L USE 2Effi-'iIT ON J:'ROFERTY LEGi:..LLY DESCRIBED i\S f~ PORTION OF TR,\CT 252 and 253, T:HlilVJLr.\NDS, MAP NO. 1681. 6 The Carlsbad City ?lanning Commission of the City of Carlsbad does hereby 7 resolve as follows: 8 imEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad did on the 7th day of 9 March, 1961, adopt Resolution of Intention No. 728 to amend Ordinance No. 906:J, 10 allowing a conditione.l use permit for the 1faman1 s Club of Carlsbad's club~ 11 house.; and 12 WIER.E.i'.S, tb.e ?lanning Commission did on the 25th day of April, 1961, 13 hold a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law to consider &llow.- 14 ing said conditional use permit on property described as follow,;: 15 The Southwesterly 396 feet of the following described lands: 16 That portion of Tracts 252 and 253 of Thum L;.:;.nds, in e1e County of San Diego, State of California, according to map thereof, 17 No. 1681, filed in the office o:E the County ?-ecorcer of San Diego Couaty, December 9, 1915, described 8-S follows: 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Beginning at the intersection of the center line of Bass~ood Avenue and l1lonroe Street; thence along the center line of I,;onroe Street, South 28° 391 East 67.73 feet to the most Southerly corner of the land conveyed by South Co2.st Land Cor,1pany to Minnie Zimmerme.n by deed recorded January 30, 1939, in 3ook 868, Page 188 of Official Records L-: said Recorder's Office, and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence &lo:1g said center line of Monroe Street, South 28° .39' east 243.17 feet to the most Westerly corner o:E the land conveyed by South Coast Land Company to Ers. Ella Genevieve Yeend by deed recorded October 18, 1930 in book 1814, page 444 of Deeds, in said Recorcler 1 s Office; thence along the :.-Jorthwesterly line of said Yeend land 880.17 feet to the most northerly corner thereof; thence along the Northeasterly lines of said Tracts 252 and 253 north 23° 331 west 24L,.14 feet to the most easterly corner of the land conveyed to 1°'.innie i.'.immerman by said deed above referred to; thence along the southeasterly line of said Zim.Tterman land, south 61° 21' west 902.92 feet Inore or less, to t:1.e TRUE ·20I~\T OF B3GIXNil'.:··G. EX.CEFTING IEEREFROl,J the southeasterly 133 .. 17 feet (measured at right angles) of the above lescribed property. AND, NOW, TEE1~EFORE, be it resolved th:::.t it is recommended that Ordinance No. 30 9060 be amended to allow a ccJnditional use permit for the Woman's Club of 31 Carlsb2.d 1 s clubhouse, subject to the condition that any strucl:ure erected 32 upon the aforesaid described property shall not be used for public dances l 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 I • • for the following reasons: 1. That the characteristics of such use are. not incompatible. with type of use permitted in surrounding area. 2. That the factors of hazard occasioned by unusual volume or charac- ter of tn,_ffic or the congregating of a large number of people or vehicles would not be detrimental to the surrounding properties. PASSED, Ai??RCVED _;\f;D ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Planning Cornmission held on the 25th day of April, 1961 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Chain:-.2-r: Grant, Commissioners Hardwick, Kistler, Jarvie and Ward :~BSTL\IN: Cormnissioner Davis· ABSENT: C:omnissioner Hughes. /~~ ~T\~~•~ ' J75"iL i:..,RICE, Secretery ~ Chairman ATTACHMENT 9 • • I • • l i ! ' s ma er wou referred back to the Planning Commission due. the~e were additional restrictions propesed by !, $ent the matter was referred back to ttte ssion fnr their consideracion. I , b. Reel.as rt on the east-i erl side of Pio ~ North side of Pal i of Elm Avenue, ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' • ' : ' t ' i l • l • l I ' ' I ' I ! ' ' : ' ' ' • ' ! I ' ' ' I i I l I i l I • l I i l The Clerk certified all property owners law. proper rtottce had been giv ed in the manner presc ' ' ' ' Res. #207 of the Planning C tn they recom:nended the ~eclas ertles on the easterly side of tlffl Avenue to the North and Palm ed,-where-! -rtain prop-: , bounded by ! the South. i ' The I l ' I The Meyor l'mnounced the Council wo deutrlng to speak in favor of thi from all person:3' ftcation. i • As there were no persons wish reclsssfftcat1on, the Mayor hear from all persons wish t ion. there were ntJ pers avor of this! il would f assifica .. j l I closed at M•! ton. The the Council it was agreed that the f~ndinss ~f the Planning Commis the follQ1"1ing resolution for • ! • : l Ordinance was pre~ented ' for a fi'Ut reading:: OTdinaneo No. 9!16. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OP CARLSBAD AMENDING Oi<DINANCE No. 9060, CHANGING CERTAIN OESI~NATJlO PROPJ,11,TY FROM ZONE R-1 TO ZONE R.J, IN THE C!TY OF CARLS" F c, Conditional Use Permit -Carlsbad Woman's ClPbe The Clerk certified n~ to pr~per to all adjoining property owners the manner prescribed hy law. notice and ss having been given to publication in A petition was presented dated May 11, 1961, signed by 12 resident& of Oceanside, stating they t.;tere residents near the site of the Oceanside Womsn•s Clubhouse~ located at 1608 Missourl, and have not found the clubhouse in their area tc be objectionable. l : ' ' : ' ' l ' ' ' ' 1 ' : ' l ' ' : ' ' ' i i ' A potttion was presented from memtJers of the Woman's Cl~b ! of Carlsbad• together with other cfc~zens and taxpayers of; CarlGbad, petitioning the Comnisslort and Co,ff\Cil ior an : unrestrlcted granting of the application for a CondltiOTU3l! UBe Pemlt Ordinance, The petition contairted 219 signature$, : I ' ' Guevara Bierce • l ', \,·\,. \, \,. '\, j .............. "\ \, ', 69 : i ~·~~ \<•<~\.:<> i : N&me ,, '~f,%' ~~ I • I ~-~ ' ,,' Cl ,Ot,,'~~' : : Member \~•~.. "' ~ .. • : .. -.... -~-·-----~~~ .. ~ ---·-----, • ------~--------.• --... --~-----------------·--, ___ ,. _____ ...... -' • .& • .,. r ~ ' ' • • < I I ' I t • I I • I The. Mayor decln:rad the pub!. ic hearing open an<:l .asked if i : i:-I : '! there were any pc-rs~s spresent who ~ishe.d to speak i~ fav ... ; ! I J l I I I I I ',, or cf the Dpplication,. There v-ere. n'1 pel"Sons present . l : ! : ! i de.1dr1ng tc:-,gp~ak in favor o! the granting of tt-~£ c:ond1tfor-: , : , : ',:, al u.!;le pennit. : : ! ; ! : ' 1 I > 1 I i ' t : I l ! Tha ¥-ayo::r asked 1f thf·rc were any persons present. deBlring: i ! r ! ! J to speak in cpposlt1on to the granting a£ the peTI11it. As : j j f i j theTe were i'\O psrisors pre!l.Bt'rt de.:tiring to 51peak in cppos ... ! : : : l : it:ion the Mayor deckr.er! the hea?"ing c-loPSet! at t,:11 P.M. j } : : ~ ! : ! : i : ; ! ThE Clerk advised the C.:Juncll there -were signed ctocumentBil ! Gueva:ra :l<! :x: ! : in tt-ie f:ile :.h.3t: .chculc\ be presented. b~ioJ"e the h.earinB i Bierce i l !x~ l l vas declared closed. Dy motion of the Coun<:il the hear1.1gJ La Roche : i P,C: ! ; was reopened. : Sonneman :.S:X ix: : i : : ?+'..cFhersoni : ix! I l : The heariJ13 w,o declared op«:m at &:12 P.M. j:, [ i i ! i f ! : : : : i ; !: A letter was presented sdd;:E;as.ad to the Planning Comrnias,. ,, : i : ! : : ion containing 17 signt:turea:, protesting the granting oof 1 , , ' , • · di i.. : : : t : : : 1 thu con tion \l.se permit,-a& t~ley at'e property o'\tmers tn ! : t t i ; : 1 the srea1 and feel thi£ permit if granted 'iOUld be detri-: l : : ~ ~ ! me.ntal to this residantia.l area. ! : : : : ~ ~ 1 : t : J l ! : :, I : I 1 t I ' A petltio!'L vas presenl:ed signed by sixteen property ow,ners; : ! · j : ! ! l protesting the granting of the conditlorntl u~e permit t:o : : i : i ; : l the Woman'$ Club, stating chef ~ere residents of the ! I : : i : ! ~ affect'3d area.., r i ! : : : \ : : : i ,1 : i : ! • > I I I I I t The hearing w.as d-2clared closed at 8;16 P.M. l : : J : : : l ! : : i : : I ! Councll~oman Sohneman stated chere wers many names that f ! l l l i • ': j : l I : : signed the petitio11. in favor of the ~lubhc'l..ise who do r.:;t ! : I ; : J! live near the propose~ loc~tion of r,he clubhouse, but 1aJho t, ; : i t I know that it t..i 11 .be used for reasonable purposes. : : l I : ! 1 ! f : ! l : After consideration by the Council it was their decJ9icn ! ! ! i j i : 1 : that the Conditional Use P~rmlt should be granted, subje~t: : : 1 : i I I I I < to the ~onditlon tl,.at i..ny st.ructllre erected ufK"n the i : l l : i f f I • f f aforesairl describP.d property shall not be \.ISed er pubHc ::: , 1 , , • l : : l : I : dances. 1 , 1 , 1 : , : r : : : i The ·Mayor asked tf any membus of che Council had sifrte.d : : ~ ! ! ! • the petition and Cmn. McPher5on stated he i1e!J. The City 1, : ! : : ; l f • I ' • , Attorr,,Gy 91::olt"!!d he could 'IJ9';l hts descretion in votinP.:• ] 1 : : 1 : : : ! : ! ! : • j The Ctty Attorney presented the follo~ing resolution for : l ~ : l i ! ! the Co1Jn(: il "s rev1eai;.,: i::' j ~ j ! i i l 1 I I I 1 i, ! iR"e""o,o,l;;u,,t,:i;;";on,.,:N7'o~•!-;:f7-i4fi7;'':-, A RE:!OLUTICN OF THE Ct'l'Y COUNCIL OF Guevara : ! !Jq ! :: I THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, MAKING FlNDWGS TKAT Oa.DINANC!t NC. Bh.rce : :x IX: : • 9060 BE AM~ED TO ALLOY A SPR.CrAL USE PSRMLT ON Pfl.OPi!:RT'! ! L~ Roche 1 : :x: : : ; !, I • I I t l Lli:GALLY DESCRI5ED AS A PORTION OF TR.4.CT 25'2 .AND 253 • Thu:n Sonneman :X: :x: : I : LANDS, was adopted Ly tith only and fl,ll'~hsr Teading i McPherson: l !X: { ! \,;,,aived, : i!i!::, I : : i I : : : ', : : 1, : ,: :, The f!;l lowing Ordin~nc.e: was pre;isenl:ia.d f()r a fi.rtt' reading. : , t , , • 1 !, : l : l : t ' i I I I , I I Orc:Bne.nca No 1 91!7~ AN OR:JlNANC& OF TIU'.: Cl'IY CF CJ\iRLSBA!J • Guevara : : :Xl ! ~, i:, G/iA.t,ITING A SP~IAL USE ri"e.RMIT FOR PRGPE.f.TY Y.,&;ALLY D!iSCRIB,f IHer~e : : ;X: l 1, ' C I : t :x: : 1 ED AS A PORTiot OF TB:,\ T 252 :!iinD 251, TitlY.•1 !,ANDS, wal!I ! La Rocha J : . j j ~ ·! ~ adopted by title only and further reading t.1ahre:d~ l Sonnelll/II\ p: i :x: f l : : McPherson : Jx :,x : ! 1: l" I l I t ,I ranttng a ve.:'l.!!lf'U(.'!. on propeTty de$ct•ibed .as Lots 42 an ville Park, Map No 1782, SRld appen1 being made by Wil • d Lilli.am !( ... ~;:;.1·-rett~ The Clerk certiHed. as to pro;., in tha menner prescribed b:, :;.aw .. J J i ' ., j ' ! ' ' ! ' ... ATTACHMENT 10 ,..) \ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27- 28 29 30 31 32 •• ORDINANCE NO,. 9117 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF TRACT 252 AND 253, THUM LANDS,, MAP NO. 1681 IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD~ . The City Council of the City of Carlsbad does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. That those lands in the City of Carlsbad.,. County of San Diego., state of California., described as: The Southwesterly 396 feet of the following described lands: That portion of Tracts 252 and 253 of Thum Lands., in the County of San Diego., State o:f California., according to map thereof, No. 1681., filed in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County., December 8., 1915., described as. follows~ Beginning at the intersection of the center line of Basswood A venue and Monroe Street; thence along the center line of Monroe Street South 28°' 39I-East 67. 73 feet to the most Southerly corner of the "1and conveyed by South Coast Land Company to Minnie Zimmerman by deed recorded January 30.,. 1939, in Book 868, Page 188 of Official Records in said Recorder1s Office., and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence along said center line of Monroe St;reet., South 28°' 39f, east ~43. 17 feet to the most Westerly corner of the land conveyed by South Coast Land Company to Mrs. El.la Genevieve Yeend by deed recorded October 18., 1930 in Book 1814, Page 444 of Deeds., in said Recorderts Office;. thence along the Northwesterly line of said Ye:end land 880. 17 feet to the most northerly corner thereof; thence along the Northeasterly lines of said Tracts 252 and 253 north 2$0 3Sl west 244. 14 feet to the most e.asterly corner of the land conveyed to Minnie Zimmerman by said deed above ref erred to; thence along the southeasterly line of said Zimmerman land, south 61 ° 21 t west 902. 92 feet more. or less~ to the TRUE POINT OF BEGlNN1NG1 be., and the same is hereby granted a spec:ial use permit to allow the Womanl's Club of Carlsbad to construct a clubhouse thereon and parking facilities on the aforesaid premises. SECTlON 2~ That the foregoing grant of special use in the preceding section is hereby declared to be subject to the following conditions: (a) The clubhouse structure erected upon the aforesaid ·.described property shall not be us.ed for public dances. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the $1st day from and after its final passage. SECTION 4,._ PIIBL!:CAT!ON,; The C,tty Clerk of the City of Carlsbad is /'. 1 2 :3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 -· •• hereby directed to cause this ordinance to be published on.ce in the Carlsbad Journa1., a newspaper published and of general circulation in said City of Carlsbad. First read at a regular meeting of the .. City CotU1cil of said City held on · the 16th day of May, 1961, and finally adopted and ordm-ed published at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 6th day of June1 1961, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: . Councilmen Guevara,. Bierce,,. La Roche and Sonnema~. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman McPherson. . ATTEST: J. H. PRICE,. City Clerk· {SEAL) ... 2- ATTACHMENT 11 ( ( (_ Van Lynch, Senior Planner City of Carlsbad Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 Dear Mr. Lynch, July 19, 2013 Thank you for meeting with us on July 3, 2013, along with Chris DeCerbo from your office. We have received your email of July 9, 2013, with the written list of questions the City would like answered regarding the application made to amend our current Conditional Use Permit. By way of background first, the Woman's Club of Carlsbad (WCC) was incorporated in 1927 by the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC), a national organization for women founded in the 1890s to support education, improve working conditions and reform other issues affecting women. The WCC's purpose back in 1927 was to provide philanthropic services to the residents of Carlsbad and nearby areas and also to promote and provide social activities for the local women. WCC is the oldest social organization in Carlsbad, but we are not just that. We are a group of dedicated women who give of their time, talents, energy and money for the betterment of our community. This past year alone, WCC awarded $5,500 in scholarships to Carlsbad women and made other monetary donations of over $13,000. Additionally, approximately $20,000 ofin- kind, noncash, contributions were made while our members logged close to 1900 volunteer hours. Please see the attached summary of our Club's philanthropic activities. In 2012 the Junior Woman's Club of Carlsbad, a GFCW club chartered in 1975 by the WCC, a club that met in the evenings due to work commitments, decided to dissolve so the members could join the WCC and assist them in their efforts. WCC had been experiencing diminishing numbers of members for many years as membership in grass- roots charities seemed to be declining and with their members aging and/or passing away. WCC was experiencing losses in not only membership but revenue from fundraisers and rental activity and in 2010 was compelled to list the Clubhouse property for sale. Members of the community rallied to save this Carlsbad icon from extinction, and a new rental chairwoman and clubhouse maintenance chairwoman breathed life back into the old building, fixing it up and renting out the facility more often for meetings and events. Those efforts have resulted in WCC becoming profitable again and being able to contribute so much back to the community. 3320 Monroe Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008 ( You have asked the following questions: 1. List of functions the Woman's Club itself uses the facility for. See Attachment A. 2. Typical hours of operation for Woman's Club related activities. See Attachment A. 3. Number of members: 65 members. 4. Any qualifications for membership: None, only that_you be a woman. No exclusions based on age, race, religion or level of education. 5. Club rules and/or bylaws. See Attachment B. 6. Philanthropic work the club provides/performs. See Attachment C. 7. Sample rental agreement. (Also available in Spanish) See Attachment D. 8. Other users of the facility on a regular basis. See Attachment E. 9. Square footage of building: City building file indicates 4,782 square feet. A new WCC Board of Directors just took office in mid-June and were surprised and saddened to learn that some of our neighbors have been bothered by an increased level of noise from our Clubhouse. It seems that the common source of complaints has been Saturday night events involving amplified music. So far this year, the clubhouse has been rented for Saturday evening parties ten times. These events are not unsupervised teenagers running wild but are, rather, family celebrations (from babies to grandparents) rich in cultural significance, namely Quinceaneras and baptisms. Our "party" renters are limited to 150 guests, are now required to hire a security guard approved by WCC, and have always been required to stop all music and amplified voices by 9:00 p.m. and to clear the premises and parking lot by 10:00 p.m. Our rental manager lives close to the Clubhouse and personally checks in on these renters to ensure these times are strictly followed. Because we have been wrongly accused of not adhering to these time restrictions, we have begun to keep records of these practices, including hourly decibel readings at various areas in the par king lot along the fence line. The Clubhouse was rented out on three Sundays in 2013: for a family graduation party, a preschool graduation and a fundraiser for Rett Syndrome. These groups, in keeping with our custom and practice, completed their events and vacated the Clubhouse premises by 10:00 p.m. The Rett Syndrome fundraiser prompted a complaint resulting in a visit from police before 7:30 p.m. due to a mariachi band on the patio. To attempt to decrease the noise escaping into the neighborhood, beginning this June, we've added extra indoor fans and have been more vigilant to keep the doors and windows closed along the east side of the Clubhouse during parties, which a neighborhood representative once admitted has helped. Deejays or bands are now instructed to turn down the bass on their sound systems. { \ The Clubhouse facility is not only rented for parties. We provide a place for other nonprofit organizations, a political club and worship groups to gather. We are proud of the fact that we support the arts in Carlsbad by making our building available (at a greatly reduced rate) to the Carlsbad Community Theater for their youth group rehearsals. Students can easily walk from Carlsbad High School to their rehearsals and workshops. We recognize our Clubhouse is located, as it has been for the past 52 years, in a residential neighborhood, and we stand ready to make improvements and changes to our facility to be a good neighbor. We are collecting bids to install air conditioning and new windows on the east side of our building to minimize the noise emanating from the Clubhouse. We are certainly open to other suggestions and recommendations from City staff. We have been attempting in good faith since June 18th to meet with our neighbors to educate ourselves on their concerns and to institute some immediate measures to decrease the noise, but as of the date of this letter, our neighbors have been unavailable to meet, even when encouraged to do so by the City. It is our hope that the City can help us establish some ground rules that everyone, including the Woman's Club of Carlsbad, can live with. While we understand some neighbors' difficulty at times with occasional music or noise coming from our Clubhouse, we've been incorrectly accused and blamed for some transgressions for which we had no responsibility. We have also had complaints of innocuous things such as voices of people talking, playing, praying or enjoying a meal together. It is our belief that these are normal, everyday neighborhood occurrences and noises, and we should be held to no higher standard than a residential neighbor talking, eating or playing in their own backyard. We have attached letters from community supporters of WCC and from neighbors who are not bothered by our presence in the neighborhood, our club events and/or rental activities. Some neighbors are even concerned that they are being misrepresented by the group of residents who complain the loudest about the WCC. See Attachment F. Thank you in advance for your fair and equitable investigation and assistance in resolving this matter and in working to establish reasonable guidelines. Please let us know if you need any further information or if we can assist you and your staff in any other way. Sincerely, ~~ Kae Gernandt Co-President 2013-2015 760.505.6296 kae.gernandt@yahoo.com Claudia Reeder Co-President 2013-2015 Question No. 1: Functions Where WCC Itself Uses Clubhouse Function Day /Frequency Hours of Use Purpose Luncheon & Meeting 2nd Wed. Monthly 9:30am-12:30pm Club Meeting Business Meeting 2nd Wed. Monthly 6:30pm-9:30pm Club Meeting Craft Night 3-4 times/Year 6:00pm-9:30pm Service Projects ., Exercise Class Tues & Thurs Weekly 8:00am-9:00am Member Fitness District Luncheon Once/year 9:30am·12:30pm Hosting District Lunch Holiday Party One Sunday in December 2:00pm-6:00pm Member/Spouse party Rummage Sale One Saturday in Fall 7:00am-1:00pm Club Fundraiser Setup One Friday in Fall 10:00am-8:00pm {Setup) Bunko Game One Monday In May 6:00pm-10:00pm Club Fundraiser CHS Football Parking 4.5 Fridays in Fall 6:00pm-9:30pm Club Fundraiser CHS Graduation Parking One Thursday in June 4:00pm-7:00pm Club Fundralser Chili Cookoff One Saturday in February 6:00pm-10:00pm Club Fundraiser Setup " H ,, 11:00am-5:00pm (Setup) ( r Att::1P.hmP.nt Al ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS Woman's Chili of Carlsbad ARTICLE I Name Toe ruune of this non-profit COipOration* shall be the "Woman's Club of Carlsbad." This Chili is amemberr.11f Palomar District, California State, and General Federation ofW~'s Clubs. h ,~ ARTICLE Il Objed The object of this non-profit corporation* shall be education, service and philanthropy, and in carrying out said object to acquire, own, and convey real and personal property but not for profit. ARTICLE ID Membership Section 1. Members are encouraged to participate in projects and work activities of the club. Section 2. The application for membership shall be accompanied by the initiation fee ($10.00) and one year's dues. Upon application and payment of dues, any woman presenting a current membership card from a General Federation of Women's Club is exempt from payment ofinitia:tion fee at the time of transfer into wee. ARTICLE IV-Officers and Duties Section 1. Toe officers of this corporation shall be President(s), First ' Vice President (Dean), Second Vice President (Federation), Third Vice President (Ways & Meaµs), Fourth Vice President (Rental Chairman), Recording Secretary(s), Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer. Toe three Directors shall be the Clubhouse Management Chairman, Chairman of the Past Presidents, and Membership Chairman. These officers and directors shnll constitute the Board of Directors of the Club. ARTICLE IV-Officers and Duties (Continned) Section 2. All officers shall be elected for a term of two years. No member shall be elected President unless she has served at least one year as a member of the Board of a GFWC organization. No officer or director shall hold more than one office at a time. Tenn of office shall start upon installation, except Treasurer, whose office takes effect July 1st. Section 3. The President(s) should preside at all regular and special meetings of the Club and meetings of the Board of Directors. She/They will have general supervision of the Club. Upon election of the Presidency, she/they may appoint the Parliamentarian, Auditor, Historian, Publicity, Entre Nous Newsletter Editor, Department Chairs, Luncheon Coordinator, and chairman-of all standing committees except the Nominating Cm;nrnittee. She/they shall appoint delegates to the Palomar District Federation. Section 4. Toe First Vice President shall be Dean of Chairman. In the absence of the President(s) or in case other/their inability to act, the First Vice President shall assume her duties. Section 5. The Treasurer shall receive all Club funds and deposit same in suc.h banks or insured savings and loan institutions as directed by the Board of Directors. She shall disburse funds as directed by the Board ofDirectors. She-shall be Chairman of the Budget Committee. Section 6. The Recording Secretary(s) shall keep accurate minutes of all club_meetings of the Club and of the Board of Directors. .,. Section 7. The Corresponding Secretary shall attend to all correspondence of the Club. ( .4. ,1..,1..--L-__ .._ -n.) / ARTICLE V Board of Directors Section 1. The Bomd of Directors shall transact all Club business. Any expenditures not provided for in the budget and in excess of $500.00 must be authorized by a 2/3 majority of the Club members voting at a regulm or special meeting of the Club. In the event of an emergency, a majority of the Board of Directors shall have the authority to approve an expenditure of more than $500.00. Section 2. The Board of Directors is empowered to hold, in trust, all real and personal property of the Club. The board may with special notification and 2/3 majority of ballots received by date designated on ballot, buy or sell real estate or borrow money as may be needed in emergencies. Section 3. The Board of Directors shall have the power to declare a vacancy, by 2/3 vote, if an appointed member or elected officer fails to perform her duties. Any vacancy occurring among elected officers shall be filled by the Board of Directors, except the office of President, which vacailcy shall be filled by an election. Notice of the election shall be published in the Entre Nous. Section 4. The property of this corporation is irrevocably dedicated to charitable purposes and no pait of the net income or asset of this corporation shall ever benefit any director, officer, or member thereof or to the benefit of any private person. Upon dissolution or winding up of the corporation, the assets remaining after payment or provision for payment of all debts and liabilities of this corporation shall be distributed to any nonprofit fund, foundation, or corporation which is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes and which has established its tax exempt status under Section 501c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The $50,000 Helen Allman Nursing Scholmship Fund shall be treated as a separate entity to be donated to the Palomar School of Nursing. The interest from this Fund shall be used for annual nursing scholarships. The current Treasurer of the Woman's Club of Carlsbad shall be responsible for filing the dissolution papers to the IRS and the Franchise Tax Board of California. ARTICLEVI- Sections and Standing Committees Section 1. Committees may be created or eliminated by the Board of Directors. Committees shall be governed by a set of standing rules approved by the Board. Section 2. All monies earned in the name of the Woman's Club of Carlsbad shall be deposited with the Treasurer. Requests for necessary expenditures shall be made to the Bomd of Directors and/or the general membership. ARTICLE VII Dues Section L The fiscal year shall be from July 1 to June 3 0. Section 2. The initiation fee shall be $10.00 Section 3. Membership dues shall be $40 per year. Dues shall be payable April 1. Dues notices shall be sent with the Mmch issue of the Entre Nous. New members joining the Club after January 1 shall have dues applied to the coming year. Section 4. Honorary Life Members are exempt from payment of dues. Section 5. If dues are not paid by April 15, such members shall be removed from the membership roll. ARTICLE VIII Meetings Section I. Club meetings shall be held in the daytime and evening of the second Wednesday of each month from September to June inclusive, unless otherwise directed by the Club Board of Directors Section 2. Special meetings may be called by the President(s) or on request of fifteen members at which meetings a 2/3 vote shall be necessary for a decision. Notices must state the purpose of the meeting and be sent out at least seven days prior to the meeting. ARTICLE VIII Meetings (Continued) Section 3. A Quorum at both regular and special meetings shall consist of the majority of members present and eligible to vote. Section 4. The Board of Directors shall convene at the call of the President(s). A Board quorum shall consist of2/3 of the Board members present. ARTICLE IX Elections Section I. A Nominating Committee of five shall be elected by the Board of Directors at their meeting in March. No more than three of the Committee members shall be from the Board of Directors. Tiris Committee shall present a slate of officers and directors at the Club meeting in April, at which time nominations may be made from the floor. The slate of officers shall be published in an Entre Nous preceding the Club meeting in April. All nominees must be made aware of the duties of the office and be willing to serve. Section 2. Election of officers shall be held in the Clubhouse at the regular Club meeting in May. Election shall be by ballot except if there should be one candidate for any office, and then it may be by voice vote. ARTICLE X Notices The Entre Nous shall be recognized as the media for all official notices. ARTICLE XI Amendments These Bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the Club by a 2/3 vote of the members present and voting, provided the proposed change has been published in the previous Entre Nous sent at least l 0 days prior to the meeting. ARTICLE XII Rules of Order "'The non-profit status of the Club is in accordance with the provision of Section No. 23701F of the California Franchise Tax Laws D11d of Section50lc(3) of the Federallntemal Revenue Code, GEN 8288 the Group Exemption Number. STANDING RULES 1. Chairman of each Federated Department shall be appointed by the Club President(s) as set up by the Federation. 2. Following the May election, the Budget Committee shall prepare and present to the Board of Directors a budget for its consideration and recommendation to the Club at the regular June meeting. The Budget Committee shall consist of the Treasurer as Chairman, Treasurer Elect, Immediate Past President, House Management Chairman, and one member-at- large elected by the Board of Directors, and the President as an ex-officio member. 3. Members must bring important financial matters, appeals for financial assistance and all business affecting the policies of the Club to the attention of president(s) and/or the Board of Directors before presenting them to the Club. 4. No hard liquor may be served on the Club premises. s. The Woman's Club of Carlsbad may seek and share information on legislative measures but does not endorse partisan measures or persons. 6. No equipment belonging to the Woman's Club of Carlsbad shall be rented or loaned for use other than Club functions. 7. An Auditor shall audit books of the Treasurer annually and a report shall be made to the Board of Directors and the Club. The treasurer(s) shall arrl.lilge for an audit to be made at the close of th.e fiscal year. 8. The Parliamentarian shall be the advisor to the President and Chairman of the Bylaws Revision Committee. She shall give an opinion on points of procedure when referred to her. She shall attend Board Meetings without a vote, and other meetings, at the request of the President. She shall call the first meeting of the Nominating Committee, instruct them and preside in the election of a Chairman. The Bylaws Committee shall meet every February to review the Bylaws and Standing Rules. 9. The House Rental Chairman schedules rentals, issues Rental Contracts and collects fees. This person shall notify the Treasurer of security deposit refunds. The Board of Directors shall review the rental schedule and contract at the July Board meeting. 10. There shall be a policy of "No Smoking" in the.building at any time. 11. A potential member may attend one Club Meeting and lunch as a guest of the Club. 12. The President(s)-shall be a guest of the Club at the regular luncheon meetings-and the Club shall pay for luncheons of the President at the District conferences. 13. Merchandise of "opportunities" may not be offered for sale without approval of the Board of Directors. 14. The expenses (transportation, hotel, registration and two banquets) of the President or a selected delegate shall be paid to the State Convention. Other convention funds as set up in the budget shall be disbursed at the direction of the Board of Directors. 15. Yearbooks may be distributed to members at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Procedure books are the property of the Club and shall be updated and returned to the Dean of Chairman at the end of the Club year. (These Standing Rules of the Woman's Club of Carlsbad were revised February 2013. These revisions !alee effect June 2013.) ( (. _, WOMAN'S CLUB OF CARLSBAD (WCC) PHILANTHROPIC PROJECTS EDUCATION PROJECTS Project Title: COLLEGE SCHOLAR.HIPS . r,, WCC gives monetary college scholarships to deserving girls graduating fr6m Carlsbad High Schools. A committee of members reviews applications and selects the girls based on their commitment to community service, grade point average, extra-curricular activities and financial need. The WCC donates approximately $5,500.00 to these scholarships. Project Title: NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS WCC gives scholarship money in the amount of$2,000.00 to selected and deserving girls planning to attend Nursing School after High School graduation. Project Title: SCHOOL STAFF APPRECIATION FOR CARLSBAD UNIFIED WCC members recognize Carlsbad Unified employees during the month of September by delivering baskets of treats with personalized messages for each of the 14 schools and the district office . . Project Title: BUS PASSES FOR CVA Throughout the year, WCC members provide monthly bus passes for needy students at the Carlsbad Village Academy. Students are selected by school staff based on their desire and commitment to learn. Due to financial difficulties, these students are unable to purchase the needed bus passes in order to attend school regularly. Project Title: BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION WCC members collect box tops (valued at lOcents each) from participating products and submit them to the local schools to help raise money for school related projects. Project Title: CAMPBELL'S LABELS FOR EDUCATION . WCC members collect UPC codes from soup labels and submit them to help raise money for school related projects · · · Project Title: TEEN JACKETS FOR CARLSBAD VILLAGE ACADEMY WCC members collect and donate jackets for homeless and needy teens attending the local continuation high school, Carlsbad Village Academy (CVA) Project Title: EMERGENCY TEACHER ASSISTANCE WCC recently supported the family of a local teacher who unexpectedly passed away, leaving the family with fmancial needs. f Att~r.hmP.nt r, l 1 ( ( ( Project Title: TWIN VISION BRAILLE PROGRAM WCC members collect books which are sent to the American Action Fund for Blind Children for Brailing. From there, the books are circulated by the Kenneth Jernigan Library for Blind Children and Adults. Money was also donated by the WCC for pre- Braille books. Project Title: COMMUNITY LIBRARY SUPPORT It is the custom of the WCC to purchase and donate books to the Carlsbad and Oceanside libraries in memory of members who have passed away. HOME LIFE PROJECTS Project Title: COMFORT PILLOWS FOR TRI-CITY HOSPITAL ONCOLOGY WCC recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness month by making Comfort Pillows for Oncology patients at Tri-City Hospital. The pillows are used by the patients following surgery. Approximately 100 pillows are made each year. Project Title: STITCHES FROM THE HEART WCC supports the Stitches From the Heart program by knitting and crocheting neonatal caps for newborn preemies. The caps are sent to newborn babies across the country. Approximately 50 caps are made each year. Project Title: HAT BOX FOUNDATION WCC supports the Hat Box Foundation program by knitting and crocheting caps for local youth and adults with cancer. Project Title: KIDS NEWS DAY FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WCC supports the San Diego Children's Hospital Auxiliary to raise money for their yearly "Kids News Day" campaign by selling a special edition of the Union Tribune newspaper. The profits go directly to the hospital to fund children's programs. Project Title: THORPE FOUNDATION WALKATHON WCC members donate and help at a walkathon to raise money for local families whose children are faced with major medical issues. The funds help to pay medical expenses. Project Title: LYON'S CLUB PRESCRIPTION GLASSES DONATIONS Club members collect used prescription glasses that are refurbished and donated to needy recipients. Project Title: MEALS ON WHEELS WCC members prepare and deliver monthly tray favors such as bookmarks, mini notepads and holiday favors for Meals on Wheels recipients. 2 (~ ( Project Title: CARLSBAD XMAS BUREAU GIFT & FOOD DRIVE WCC supports the Carlsbad Xmas Bureau holiday gift and food drive that supports local needy families. The club donates money to buy gifts and food. Project Title: RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PENNIES WCC members collect pennies at monthly meetings which are turned over to Ronald McDonald House to support their causes. Project Title: DIMES FOR KIDS In support of the Soroptimist Club, WCC participates in the "Dimes for Kids" project to support their efforts for children. Project Title: PAINTED TURTLE CAMP WCC sews and assembles turtle pillows for the Painted Turtle Camp for terminally ill children located by Lake Isabella, CA. Members also make and donate afghans, blankets and aprons to the camp. Project Title: TEEN FUEL BAGS FOR CVA WCC donates nutritious breakfast and snack items to Carlsbad Village Academy students in need of a healthy start to their school day. Project Title: BASIC TOILETRIES FOR WRC AND STAND UP FOR KIDS Members collect and donate travel and regular sized toiletries and other essential grooming items to the Woman's Resource Center and StandUp For Kids. Project Title: ELIZABETH HOSPICE WCC donates money to the Hospice Center which assists families of terminally ill patients so they can live their last days at home. Project Title: FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER WCC donates money to the FRC in Oceanside which assists women dealing with substance abuse issues. While women are in treatment and/or recovery, the center provides support to them and their families. ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN PROJECTS Project Title: STAND UP FOR KIDS CLOTHING WCC members donate essential items for the StandUp for Kids Program in Oceanside, an organization that provides homeless teens aged 12 to 20 with hot meals, showers, help with homework etc. 3 ( \. Project Title: STANDUP FOR KIDS-MONTHLY MEALS WCC members prepare and deliver up to 60 complete dinners each month for the StandUp for Kids program for homeless teens in Oceanside. Project Title: STANDUP FOR KIDS-HOLIDAY SUPPORT WCC donates approximately $600 to the StandUp for Kids program during the holidays for the center to purchase gifts and necessities for the homeless teens. Project Title: PAYING FORWARD-TEACHING GENEROSITY FOR FRC WCC worked with a local Montessori school to teach children the value of generosity by collecting baby items to donate to less fortunate families participating in the Family Recovery Center in Oceanside. PUBLIC ISSUES PROJECTS Project Title: CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS WCC donates cell phones and phone cards through a program by AT&T called "Cell Phones for Soldiers" that helps soldiers stay in contact with their families throughout their deployment. Project Title: YMCAARMED SERVICES SECRET SANTA WCCparticipates in the Secret Santa program at the Camp Pendleton YMCA Armed Services for junior enlisted military families of ES and below ranks. WCC adopts a family .and purchases gifts for each family member. Project Title: THANKS FOR OUR FREEDOM FOR CAMP PENDLETON WCC participates in the Secret Santa program for "Thanks for Our Freedom" at Camp Pendleton for families with deployed service members. Project Title: WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT WCC donates money to the Wounded Warrior Project which assists military personnel wounded in combat. Project Title: COMMUNITY SUl'PORT USING THE WCC CLUBHOUSE WCC working with the community leases to all nonprofit organizations the clubhouse at a much reduced rate. Some of these organizations are: Carlsbad Community Theater Democratic Party North County Lions Club Islamic Foundation Excalibur High School Dance Team Oceanside Long Board Association School sports groups for their annual banquets 4 ( \ DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION. PROJECT Project Title: WOMAN'S RESOURCE CENTER (WRC) -HOLIDAY DONATION WCC supports the Santa's Workshop event at the WRC in Oceanside by donating and wrapping gifts for the mothers and children at the facility. The WRC is a center for women and families dealing with domestic violence. INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH PROJECT Project Title: CANCELLED STAMPS FOR HANDICAPPED CIIlLDREN WCC members collect and send thou.sands of cancelled stamps to Norway where they are sold to stamp collectors. The monies from these sales are used to support handicapped children. ARTS PROJECTS Project Title: CHS ART CONTEST WCC sponsors an Art Talent contest to support the art program at Carlsbad High School. 40 to 50 students submit entries that are then judged by the WCC members. Three winners are selected and awarded a $100.00, $75.00, and $50.00 gift certificates to Michael's for art supplies. Project Title: TERI (Training, Education & Research Institute) Members collect and donate the fronts from greeting cards and calendars, as well as margarine tubs, yogurt containers, magazines and miscellaneous collage and art materials for special needs participants to use for art projects that are in turn sold to the community. This process is used as a way for them to learn business and life skills. Project Title: GFWC DISTRICT ART FESTIVAL WCC members enter the GFWC District Art Festival. Last year members earned a first place and 2 Blue Ribbon prizes. Project Title: CARLSBAD COMMUNITY THEATER WCC owns their clubhouse and rents it out to local groups such as the Carlsbad Community Theater (CCT). The WCC in support of the community theater program leases the space to them at a much reduced rate, saving the CCT $22,000 in fees. 5 ( .. ( \ Project Title: FAN FAIR SCIENCE AND ART wee leases the clubhouse to the Fan Fair organizers to hold their Science and Art Fair at a reduced rate for a saving of $225.00 CONSERVATION PROJECTS Project Title: INK & TONER CARTRIDGE RECYCLING wee members collect and recycle their empty toner and inkjet cartridges throughout the year ensuring that the plastic and chemicals are recycled properly and/or reused to reduce the amount of plastic in our landfills and our environment. Project Title: ALKALINE BATTERY RECYCLING wee members collect and recycle their used alkaline batteries throughout the year, ensuring that the batteries are properly disposed of and not contaminating our landfills and environment. Project Title: CONSERVATION IDEAS Our wee conservation chairperson researches and offers ideas and tips on how we can make a difference and become "green citizens". Project Title: PRESCRIPTION BOTTLE RECYCLING FOR HUMANE SOCIETY wee members collect and donate empty prescription bottles to the local Human Society throughout the year. These bottles off-set the costs of purchasing containers for the medicines required for animals on-site and those adopted. 6 ( ( The Woman's Club of Carlsbad 3320 Monroe Street Carlsbad, CA 92008 APPLICATION FOR USE OF THE WOMAN'S CLUB Renter's Name Address Telephone Type of Event Date of Event Time ______ _ Number of Guests _____ (Maximum 150 with tables) Security required for parties over 100 people and/or music. No Music after 9 pm. Dark by 10 pm Clubhouse Rental Basic Rental Saturday 4 hours (minimum) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... = $ 400.00 Sunday through Friday 4 hours.................... = $ 300.00 ___ .additional hours @ $60 per hour=$ __ _ Large Kitchen Fee _____ $ 50.00 (yes/ no) Custodian Set-up/Break-down Fee $ 75.00 (yes I no) Security Charge (@$70 per guard) Foyer/Restrooms Only Rental =$ ____ _ =$ ----- =$ ____ _ Basic Rental __ hrs @ $60.00 per hr (2hr minimum)=$ ___ _ Custodian Fee = $ 50.00 Total Rental Fee --------Date Due _________ _ li,\' ,••M *Security/ Reservation Deposit .................................... $300.00 /$ 150.00 (foyer only) *Note: The security deposit will be fully refunded after the event providing the club is left in good condition, you did not exceed the occupancy limit, music ended by 9 pm, and the club was vacated by 10 pm. Review the contract regarding leaving the club in good condition and the security deposit on the day of your rental. Total Deposit ______ cash/check'-----Date Paid _________ _ ( Attachment D) 1 ( ( \~ Woman's Club of Carlsbad Conditions of Use 1. Maximum occupancy is 175 people. If food is served, maximum occupancy is 150. Count children over 8 when counting your guests. Exceeding the occupancy limit is cause to refuse the return of the security deposit. 2. A security guard or two will be required for parties extending past 6 pm and having music and/or dancing. The cost will be added on to the contracted amount and collected at the same time as the rent. 3. Since the Club is in a residential area, noise levels must be kept to a level of no more than 90 decibels. The renter is responsible for informing the band or DJ of this restriction. All music must be in the building. The music must stop by 9:00 pm. The renter agrees to observe all city and state laws pertaining to said property noise laws. 4. Ibe Club must be vacated and completely locked up by I 0:00 PM. 5. No hard liquor is allowed. Champagne, wine, or beer in glasses, cups, cans or keg are . allowed. 6. The piano may be used if you notify the Rental Chairman of your intentions. 7. Smoking is permitted outside the building only. Cigarette butts must be disposed of properly and not left on thee ground. · 8. The throwing of rice, bird seed, or confetti is not allowed in or around the premises. 9.. Tents on the patio or the parking lot must meet all fire, safety, and permit requirements. Bounce toys are not permitted. l 0. Decorations must be removable without maning the surfaces. Blue painter's tape can be used and removed carefully. Glue, regular tapes, nails, staples, or other defacing materials may not be used by renters. Lit candles are not allowed. 11. The Club's chairs and tables may be used inside and on the patio. 12. Renters may use the small kitchen or the large kitchen if arrangements are made ahead of time. The dishwasher MAY NOT BE USED. 13. Renters must leave the club in the order it was found, including cleaning up debris and spills. Chairs and tables must be returned to the proper storage area unless custodian service was paid for. The patio, front yard and parking lot must also be left clean. All appliances, heaters, and 2 ( ( lights must be turned off. Kitchen sink and counters need to be wiped down and all trash left in the dumpster. 14. The keys may be obtained the day of the rental and left in the top drawer of the foyer desk when you finish your event The keys must be kept in the possession of the renter at all times. 15. The renter is responsible fur all damage or loss, by whatever cause, during the period of rental or occupancy; or after the period of rental or occupancy if the premises are left unsecured in any manner. Any damage and/or breakage shall be deducted from the security deposit The renter is also responsible for the behavior of all persons on the premises. 16. The Woman's Club of Carlsbad is not, and will not be responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings of the renter or guests while they are on the premises, or to the belongings left on the premises after the event. 17. Liability insurance may be secured by the renter at the renter's expense. Payment of Fees 1. A $300.00 security/ damage deposit will be collected when this application/ agreement is signed. 2. The deposit is refundable only if the premises are left in satisfactory condition. The premises should be left as clean and undamaged as when it was rented to you. See page 4 for more detail. 3. The security/ damage deposit will be forfeited if there is a cancellation within 30 days prior to your time of occupancy or within 60 days prior to your occupancy if you have rented a Saturday. 4. If the police are called to the Club due to disturbance or noise while you are renting the Club, and the situation can not be resolved, your entire deposit will be forfeited. Please be considerate of our neighbors. 5. The refund of your deposit will be processed within l O working days after the event and is fully refundable if the club is left in good order, the occupancy limit is not exceeded, music stops at 9 pm and the club is vacated by 10 pm. 6. All checks should be made payable to the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. If the balance of the payment is made less than 30 days before the event, the payment must be in the form of a cashier's check. money order or cash. 3 / Leaving the Club in Good Condition 1. Leave the club house in the same condition you received it. 2. Anything you brought in must be removed when you leave the premises. 3. The tables must be wiped clean, and any spills or accidents cleaned up. Store tables and chairs neatly as directed. 4. Trash should be put in the containers provided. Place garbage bags into the dumpster outside the kitchen door near the exit gate. Be sure to collect the trash from the restrooms also. 5. Stove burners and the oven must be turned off. Clean up any spills on the stove. The refrigerator must be left turned off and empty. Remove any water that may have collected in the bottom of the refrigerator. Use the sponge to prop the door open. Wipe down the kitchen counters and sinks. 6. All trash or debris must be picked up from the patio, parking lot, and driveways. Check for paper, cups, cigarette butts, candy wrappers, food, drink cans, decorations and party favors. (.. 7. Tum off all lights including the parking lot lights. Tum the two heaters down to the lowest setting before you leave. 8. Make sure all windows and doors are closed and locked. The two exit doors in the main room need to be pulled closed to lock. Lock the parking lot gates. 9. Chairs and tables must be left where you found them. Tables should be wiped down if the have been spilled on. STACK 11IB CHAIRS NEA1L Y. No more than SIX chairs in a stack. DO NOT STACK IN FRONT OF VERTICAL BLINDS, or in front of the two metal poles on either side of the sliding doors. 10. Supervise children in the clubhouse and outdoors. Don't allow them to play in the parking lot. CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE.ALLOWED to handle or operate the stage curtain, vertical blinds, or pocket doors due to the delicate nature of the items. 11. Watch the kids outdoon.. Don't allow them to play or walk on the planted areas or in the bushes. They should not play "throwing games" with the gravel, rocks, candy, food, or plant material. Standing on the benches or block walls, and hanging or climbing on the hand rails are prohibited. Be aware there is lighting in some of the planted areas that are delicate and can be damaged easily. The club must be left in good condition or you will lose all of your security deposit. Double check to see that there is no litter, food, or spills left. 4 Indemnification To the fullest extent permitted by law, the renter shall indemnify and hold harmless the Club and its Officers, Directors, employees, and members from claims, demands, causes of actions and liabilities of every kind and nature what so ever arising out of or in connection with renters activities conducted under this agreement This indemnification shall extend to claims occurring after this agreement is terminated as well while it is in force. The indemnity shall apply regardless of any active and/or passive negligent act, or omission of the Club. The indemnity set forth herein shall not be limited by insurance requirements or by any other provision of this agreement. AGREEMENT I have read this agreement, including the sections Conditions of Use, Payment of Fees and Leaving the Club in Good Condition. I am aware that my entire deposit will be forfeited to the Woman's Club of Carlsbad ifl do not comply with the ( foregoing. I will be totally responsible and held liable in the event of property damage or theft in excess of my security deposit. ( I also agree to hold harmless and to indemnify the Woman's Club of Carlsbad for liability arising from personal injury or property damage caused by or to members, guests, or invitees by my party, club, group or any other entity renting or leasing the premises ofthe Woman's Club of Carlsbad. This signed agreement/application with security deposit shall be forwarded to: Woman's Club of Carlsbad, c/o Valerie Jahan 3320 Monroe Street Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone (626) 482-8149 Renter: Date: --------------------- Rental Chair: Date: ------------------- 5 Question No. 8: Other Users of WCC Clubhouse Over Past Year Group Day/Frequency Hours of Use Purpose Political Club 7 Saturdays/Year 8:00am-12:30pm MeetiM Prayer Group Every Friday 11:30am-3:30pm Prayer'services 3"' Wed. Monthly 6:30pm-10:00pm Occasional Meal Worship Group Every Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm Services Community Theater Tues & Thurs 3:00pm-10:00pm Auditions/Rehearsals/ (Youth Group) Schedule Varies Workshops Comedy Show 6 Saturdays/Year 6:00pm-10:00pm Charity Fundraiser Setup 12:00pm-6:00pm Family Celebrations 16 Saturdays/Year 4:00pm-10:00pm Family Party Other 21 Saturdays/Year 9:00am-5:00pm or Meetings or Small 3:00pm-10:00pm Parties Familv Celebrations 5 Sundays/Year 3:00pm-10:00pm Family Partv Other Events 3 Sundays/Year 2:00pm-9:00pm Varied < ( July 16, 2013 Van Lynch Senior Planner City of Carlsbad Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, Ca 92008 Dear Mr. Lynch, l have recently become aware that you will be reviewing and possibly amending the Conditional Use Permit for the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. Until recently, I lived above the club house on Sea Crest Drive. In the many years that I lived in that neighborhood, I never heard noise at any time from the Woman's Club, nor heard complaints from my neighbors in that regard. I have been present at many of the fundraisers and community events at the clubhouse. The evening events never go past 9:00pm. I am a big supporter of the Woman's Club of Carlsbad and all of their philanthropic endeavors. A few years ago, when the club house was in danger of being sold due to lack of revenue, I became a liaison between the Woman's Club and the Carlsbad Junior Woman's Club. This resulted in the two clubs eventually merging, bringing in younger members which has enlivened the club, brought in rental revenue to keep the facility open for community events a.nd enabled the club to donate more resources back to the community. As a Board of Trustees member of the Carlsbad Unified School District, I know first hand about the philanthropic work the Woman's Club does for the children of our community, from college scholarships to bus passes and jackets to needy high school students. I hope you will take into consideration the great value of the Woman's Club of Carlsbad to our community while reviewing their Conditional Use Permit. Please feel :free to call me with any questions you may have on this matter. 760 271 1356. CUSD Trustee ( \ ( "C ro .c II) -'-ro .r' . <,,,_,. ommunity Theatre P.O. Box 1956 Carlsbad, CA 92018-1956 July 22, 2013 To Whom It May Concern: 760.931.8709 www.carlsbadcommunitytheatre.com Cartsbad Community Theatre (CCT) is a non-profit, community-focused theatre company celebrating 30 years providing high quality, affordable musical theatre for Cartsbad residents. The Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides low-priced, ideally suited rehearsal space to CCT at their clubhouse on 3320 Monroe Street. CCT faced increasing challenges obtaining rehearsal and performance space within Cartsbad. In recent years many theatre companies were formed in North County but theatre space remained the same. Competition for those spaces was great. The loss of priority status with the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center, our original home, has resulted in the facility being closed to our use since 2011. We are, in effect homeless. We often needed to book venues outside of Cartsbad for rehearsals and performances. The Woman's Club of Cartsbad is a service organization committed to community improvement through charity and volunteer work. We were fortunate to find their clubhouse was available and have become long-term renters. Their $60 a day non-profit weekday rental rate provides a consistent, affordable rehearsal space for our theatre company compared to other facilities in Cartsbad. For example, the current Cartsbad School district rate is $45 per hour. The Cartsbad Community Theatre's focus is youth programming. The Woman's Club of Cartsbad provides a safe, contained facility, ideally located in a central Cartsbad neighborhood, close to schools. The versatile WCC facility serves our rehearsal needs perfecUy. The large main room has a wood floor for teaching dance. A grand piano is used for vocal training. The small curtained stage area is perfect for staging small youth performances in a homey, welcoming environment. The facility also includes ample off-street parking, updated restroom facilities and a carpeted lobby space for study breaks. These combined elements cannot be found in other rental facilities in the Carlsbad area. A generous grant from the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation allowed the CCT to establish the Showcase Company in 2012. These advanced musical theatre students, ages 10-16, rehearse at the Woman's Club every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30pm -5:30pm. Over the last year Showcase has performed at Holiday at the Rancho, Halloween on Elm, the Rotary Oktoberfest, the Cartsbad Kiwanis Club arid more. On Friday, May 17, 2013 we performed an original musical review "The Dorothy Effect" at the Woman's Club. This performance was open to the public. Over 130 Cartsbad community members attended. An additional yearly grant from the City of Cartsbad's Cultural Arts Office helps support ccrs general programming. Carlsbad Community Theatre is an excellent steward of the facility and surrounding neighborhood. We follow all Woman's Club facility rental rules. We observe all city noise ordinances. The use of the Woman's Club facility is vital to the success of our year-round programming of shows and workshops providing education and entertainment for Carlsbad residents. We respectfully request that the Woman's Club be allowed to continue providing rental space at its 3320 Monroe Street facility to non-profit organizations such as the Carlsbad Community Theatre. Sincerely, Laura L. Case CCT Executive Board Member CCT Showcase Company Coordinator Supporting Performing Arts since 1983 501 (c)3 #95-3864191 ( carolyn Marko 3305 Donna Dr. carlsbad, CA 92008 To whom it may concern: As a neighbor or the Woman's Club of Carlsbad, I would like to e~press my·support of the Woman's Club and their ability to continue to have rental events at their location. The events support the cost of operating the building which is a wonderful thing to have right in our neighborhood along with the Carlsbad High School. Any music heard during these rental e11ents has never been disturbing and certainly never as loud as the events held at the High School sports field directly across the street. It is wonderful to know in our great city that within walking distance you can hear, join in and enjoy the suburban life we all work for. From school age to senior age the events that lake place ln our neighborhood are what make Carlsbad the great clty it is and the reason I moved cross-country some years ago to live right here. The Woman's Club and the events that are held there bring life to neighborhood; do not take that away from us. Thank you, 760-729-522.3 C Dear Mr. Lynch, July 17, 2013 As I went around to my neighbors here on Linda Lane and spoke with them about the Women's Club, the overwhelming reaction was positive towards its existence and the way It Is operated. All I spoke with were concerned that our neighborhood was being misrepresented as to how we feel about the Women's Club. Please do not let a small number of people make a change In something that has been so good for our community for years. Thanks so much! Anna cooper Resident for 22 years on Linda Lane ( Dear Mr. Lynch, I am a resident in the designated map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. -• ---":~ I am aware that the Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experienced any negative issues because of its activities or events. ' C~-Gr is bG of ) C:,f} (Address) 2-1-1-,/:) (Date) / I ( ( Dear Mr. Lynch, I am a resident in the design<1ted map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carl~9~g. , ~ I am aware that the Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experienced any negative issues because of its activities or events. 7 /12/13 t I (Signature) (Date) :2 I o S L /n dee L.n CatLsb ad (Address) ( Dear Mr. Lynch, I am a resident in the designated map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. I am aware that the Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, l believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and l have not experienced any negative issues because of its activities or events. -::f l1 1.; (Date) (Add res~) ( ( ( Dear Mr. Lynch, I am a resident in the designa.ted map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. ,. , .,.,-;."It I am aware that the Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and l have not experienced any negative issues because of its activities or events. {Date) {Addres~) ( ( Dear Mr .. Lynch, I am a resident in the designated map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. ,-; "·3.'1· I am aware that the Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experienced any cs~ '""" beca se of Its actMtles oc =ats. --'-1--'--''-f-.J-..,,.I (Signature) ' (Date) (Address) ( (_/ Dear Mr. Lynch, I am a resident in the designated map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. , ; y·.-·.:J- I am aware that the Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experienced any negative issues because of its activities or events. (Signature) (Date) (Address) I ( (/ Dear Mr. Lynch, I am a resident in the desigm~ted map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. .:J I am aware that the Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experienced any negative issues because of its activities or events. ~~~ 1:.-(7-/ 3 (Signature) (Date) (Add res~) ,. ,., ( (_ Dear Mr. Lynch, I am a resident in the designated map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. . ,, , ,;}L I am aware that the Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experienced any negative issues because of its activities or events. (Signature) (Date) (Address) C Dear Mr. Lynch, I am a resident in the designated map area involving the Early Pul!llic Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. .:._f'l I am aware that the Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experienced any negative issues because of its activities or events. 1-17-/3 (Date) (Address) -,. - ( ( Dear Mr. Ly-nch, I am a resident in the designated map area involving the Early Pualic Notice l received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. .:1, I am aware that the Woman's Club of.Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experienced any negative issues because of· ctivities or events. ~ (Signature) (Date) (Address) ( ( Dear Mr. Lynch, I am a resident in the designated map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. ,,; .. ~ I am aware that the Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experil!!nced any negative issues because of Its activities or events. (Signature} (Date) .:i.&1 t, /8-."4"1-~,l_ (4...t..- 0,,(}- (Address) Dear Mr. Lynch, I am a resident in the designated map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. ·' am aware that the Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experienced any negative issues because of its activities or events . . I (Signature) cJ)J"'ls ba..d1 ea I~ +-q :zoa s (Address) 1-2.7-13 (Date) 5---, [v; A \:Lex6 h°:3 r ..-, ·.._ t R<l.. ....... Dear Mr. Lynch, I am a resident in the designated map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. ~-,,, ~-.~ I am aware that the Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experienced any gative issues because of its activities or events. (Signatu (Date) ?J~lj 1)bn)'Q 1)v-\ve Cov:\s\Jaa CR qio~ (Address) beoor~ ~ L · S\1e r wood Dear Mr. Lynch, ! am a resident in the designated map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's dub of Carlsbad. ..:J I am aware that the Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experienced any negative issues because of its activities or events. ~ ::--,,.. (Signature) (Date) (Address) Dear Mr. Lynch, I am a resident in the designated map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. t.} I am aware that the Woman's Club of C,;1rlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experienced any negative issues because of its activities or events. '1/cJ703 ' (Signature) (Date) -r:;,, (,\ I. ~\ c:i w °'-.,. J 330 ~ 'Don na,::;b r {!_a r Is.. ha_ d GfJ C/,;?-t:Jt?r (Address) Dear Mr. Lynch, I am a resident in the designated map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. v~,~1;_ I am aware that the Woman's Club of carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experienced any negative issues because of its activities or events. (Signature) ;gj..~~04 tf .q :::=:;p Ca Y-l%t:ba d 1 fi B (Address) Pzl~D (Date) r:: Dear Mr. Lynch, I am a resident in the designated map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. I am aware that the Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experienced any negative issues because of its activiti s or events. 1-21~15 (Signature) (Date) . r;el I 1' ~ Is (Address) Dear Mr. Lynch, I am a resident in the designated map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. I am aware that the Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experienced any negative issues because of its activities or events. /vOIR..F:€iU P-eJU!f ') -d ?~ 13 (Date) (Address) Dear Mr. Lynch, I am a resident in the designated map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. .,. ?.< '' .i,1t I am aware that the Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experienced any negative issues because of its activities or events. (Signature) (Address) Dear Mr. Lynch, I am a resident in the designated map area involving the Early Public Notice I received from the Carlsbad Planning Division concerning the Woman's Club of Carlsbad. I am aware that the Woman's Club of Carlsbad provides services and philanthropic contributions which are valuable to our community. In regard to your request for comments pertaining to the operating parameters for the facility, I believe that the Woman's Club is, and has been, compatible with my residential neighborhood, and I have not experienced any negative issues because of its activities or events. (Signature) 33S-I (Address) 1/27{z.or3 [Date) ATTACHMENT 12 RONALD R. BALL CITY ATTORNEY CITY OF CARLSBAD D. f'\lCHARO RUDOLF ASSJSfAN.TCln' ATTORNEY 1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE - CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008-1989 (619) 434-2891 KAREN J. HIRATA □ePUTV C::ln' ATTORNEY FAX; (619) 434-8367 February 14, 1995 Nicholas C. Banche, Esq. 810 Mission Avenue P. o. Box 390 oceanside, California 92054 RE: WOMAN'S CLUB OF CARLSBAD Dear·Mr. Banche: Thank you for your ·letter of February 9, 1995 enclosing a copy of the revised rules for the use of the Woman's Club of Carlsbad and advising me that church use will cease on or before March 1, 1995 unless the church chooses to file an application for a special use permit. Based on your representations and these new regulations, I am referring the matter back to the Code Enforcement Officer to monitor and treat this case for future uses the same as any other code enforcement case in the City of Carlsbad. I am also sending'a copy of your letter and its enclosures to Assistant Planning Director Gary Wayne so he may anticipate an application from the church for a conditional use permit for church purposes. I appreciate your cooperation and courtesy in this regard. yours, RONALD R. BALL City Attorney rmh c: Assistant Planning Director Principal Building Inspector (with attachments) RONALD R. BALL ClTY ATTORNEY D. RICHARD RUDOLF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY KAREN J. HIRATA DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY CITY OF CARLSBAD 1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008-1989 (519) 434-2891 FAX: (619) 434-8367 January 5, · 1995 Nicholas C. Banche, Esq. 810· Mission Avenue - P. o. Box 390 Oceanside, California 92·054 RE: WOMAN'S CLUB OF CARLSBAD Dear Mr. Banche: Thank you for your letter of December 27, 1994 discussing some changes the Woman's Club of Carlsbad will voluntarily make in its rules and enclosing a proposed.rental agreement. As you explained, it is your position that the Woman's Club has been operating within the permissible parameters of their conditional use permit. In addition, the proposed rental agreement provides that all activities must cease on or before 10:00 p.m. and that no music is allowed after 9:00 p.m. It expressly provides that a renter will lose his or her deposit if the police are called to any activity. Additionally, the members have taken it upon themselves to visit every residence located immediately adjacent to its facilities giving those residents a phone number to call in the event a disturbance occurs or if any rubbish is thrown into a neighbor's yard, You have assured me that the Woman's Club will conduct its affairs .in compliance with the noise ordinances of the City and that they will be monitoring noise levels. The Woman's Club will further modify its rules based on its review of the rules of the Garden Club in Rancho Santa Fe, I believe these voluntary changes will help reduce the frequency of complaints the City receives regarding activities occurring at the Woman's Club. However, after reviewing the history of this matter, I have come to the conclusion that it is time to put these rules in writing in the CUP. As you know, the existing CUP was the first one granted in the history of the City. It contained only one condition that public dances not be held on . the premises. It was apparently granted on the representation that your clients would be good neighbors, their uses would not t {, ' i interfere with any of the adjacent uses of property, and that the development of such a facility would be of benefit to the entire community. The number of complaints contained in this file indicate that your clients have not consistently adhered to all of them. This indicates a need for more certainty in the conduct of your clients• affairs. It is my understanding that your client allows church services to be conducted at its facilities every Sunday afternoon. While churches are allowed in all zones in Carlsbad, they must obtain a cup. (CMC §21.42.0l0(2)(A)). If your client wishes to continue this use, it must apply for an amendment to its existing CUP. Finally, the scope of "Woman's Club activities" is not clearly defined in any of the documents I have reviewed in.this matter. Indeed, it is probably the reason for the discussions we have been having as to whether or not a particular use is allowed at all. Under the circumstances, I respectfully request that your clients apply for an amendment to their existing CUP. I will ask Code Enforcement to refrain from taking steps to administratively revoke the existing CUP provided your clients apply for an amendment to it by February 1, 1995. I appreciate your cooperation and courtesy in this regard. rmh Vr\ruly yours, ,~-,. A_ Q_ RONALD R. BALL City Attorney c: Community Development Director Planning Director Deputy City Attorney Principal Building Inspector City of May 17.1994 \Voman's Club of Carlsbad 3320 Monroe Street Carlsbad, Ca. 92008 Carlsbad ■ =i*I I Gi I ;J-1 •14 ·El ;;;,14 ,i I RE: 3320 MONROE STREET, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR WOMAN'S CLUB, CV940041 It has come to our attention that the above referenced property is being rented for dances, parties, church services and other activities not directly related to the Woman's Club. Compliance can be made by: 1. Ceasing all uses not related to Woman's Club functions, or 2. Submitting amended Conditional Use Permit Application to the Planning Department that includes the church use and other .,~~p~~c..l .,.,.,-=,,,... o.t ... 1.-.r.o --f'\-... ~r•" i-,-..1. ,._,. "V.J "--' l.t-.::io\.,::S .I. L.I..&-,._... l,H Ut-J'-' t,J • Please contact me at 438-1161 extension 44.67 to informally resolve this matter. c: Planning Director Planning Department 2075 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, Califo·rnia 92009-1576 • (619} 438-1161 , City of Carlsbad ■3-l,, I,, L!lti I C!i•2W24&¥f3N ,ii October 7, 1994 Nicholas C. Banche 81 o Mission Avenue, Suite 200 P.O. Box 390 Oceanside, CA 92054 RE: THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF CARLSBAD, 3320 Monroe Street Dear Mr. Banche: Thank you for your letter to the City's Code Enforcement Officer dated August , 6, 1994. 'Ne have postponed-responding to your letter as a courtesy because it is our - understanding that you have been out of the country for the iast month. 'Ne recognize that the Club might l:>e thE:l oldest social organization in Carlsbad, and their eleemosynary activities _are appredat~ by many. However, it has come to our attention that the operation of the Club is currently in violation of the use psrrnit granted by the City Cou:1cil: Conditional Use PermitNo.8 (CUP No. 8) does not pem1it any activities beyond the scope of a private woman's c!ul;:>,13uch as renting of the facilities to outside ~-Furthermore, any uses similar to pLil:l"!iq::8ances, such as parties with loud music and :aroe numbers of people are prohibited urider the terms of the CUP condifiori1hat P[_9hibit:;; public danc~. You should note that the City has received complaints that the property is being used for chun~h SP.rvice.c;, ;.>arties, wEddings and uses other than that of a wom2.n's club. As you know, churr;n services are only permitted by a CUP that specifically allows such uses a,1d there 1s no CUP for ttiat use o,~eretore, please be advised tRat Woman's C1ub must 1mrned1ately cease tl'ie rerifal and use of the property f~ services, parties, weddings, and u::;es otl'fer thar'ftl 1at of a woman's club. Please regard· this letter as an official notice of v1olatJon. ~ As an alternative,. the Club may sub;·,1!t an application for a CUP amendment to include church ser✓ices, rental fo; parties and weddings, and other possible uses. While an appliC3.tion is in process, t'le City wi!! suspend action ·on the violation. If the Woman's Club decides to amend its current CUP, it will ha.Ve to submit an application to· the Planning Department by November 7, 1994. 207."i Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad. California 92009-1576 • (619) 438-1161 ' /· ' ' · Nicholas C. Banche October 7, 1994 Page 2 Please be advis·ed that if the Woman's Club· refuses to voluntarily cease the rental and use of the property for the activities noted above and/or a CUP amendment application has not been submitted (by 11-7-94), this matter will be referred to the Planning Commission for a public hearing and possible revocation of the Conditional Use Permit. If you have any questions regarding the City's position on _the uses permitted by the existing CUP and the requirement for the Club to cease all activltie.s which are outside the scope of a private woman's club, please contact Hon Ball, City Attorney at 434-2891. Sincerely, Community Development Director c: Lorraine H. Utzelman, President The Woman's Club of Carlsbad City Attorney Assistant Planning Director 1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSBAD, CA 92008-1989 October 31, 1985 r1rs. Ann Brozick President ~it!' of fltarl.!lbllb BUILDING DEPARTMENT Woman's Club of Carlsbad 3526 Skyhaven Lane Oceanside, CA 92056 . ' CERTIFIED 3320 MONROE STREET: WOMAN'S CLUB OF CARLSBAD It has come our attention that activities, not necessarily directly related to the Woman's Club of Carlsbad, are impacting the residential quality of the surrounding neighborhood. These activities are evening receptions, dances, and Sunday Church services. These activities have created noise and parking problems for the neighborhood. The Woman's Club of Carlsbad has been allowed in the past to operate in a residential zone under a Conditional Use Permit (C.U.P.). Conditional Use Permits are generally reviewed every five (5) years or so. The Planning Department also reivews C.U.P.1 s due to complaints filed against the uses. A C.U.P. can be resended at the time of review. Please contact J'Je at 438-5689 so we can inforr.1ally resolve this matter. UICHAEL A. HARRINGTON Code Enforcement Officer MAH:hmj -, TELEPHONE 1619) 438-5525 ATTACHMENT 13 Debbie From: maria curry [mailto:martavcurry@hotrnail.com] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 2:01 PM To: Debbie Fountain Cc: Attorney Subject: Letter from City regarding carlsbad Woman's Club 3320 Monroe, carlsbad Debbie, I am forwarding a copy of a detailed letter sent to the Woman's Club by Ronald Ball. It is very disturbing to know that this issue was addressed in the past. Not only was this addressed, but it was handled be the same person now in office, City Attorney Ronald Ball. I do 'nave other correspondence that for some reason, the city did not.'keep on file. I will forward them in a separate email. I would like to point out that the measures taken by the dub, back in 1995,.in an attempt to resol.ve these issues have not been successful. The telephone provided by the Woman's Club is never answered, when calls are returned (if they are), we get the 90 decibel response. · The issue is not the beginning or end time of these events ,it is the amplified noise level during these functions. I notice that this letter also addressed the used of the facilities for ch·urch and the need for a separate CUP. (CMC 21.42.010.(2)(A). I would like to point out that there are church functions held at the'club. There is one that took place for several weeks during the summer. Beginning at sun down and ending somewhere between 11:00 and 11:30, with loud prayer and chanting, that kept several of us awake. Weekly church functions do continue. The club does seem to be in violation of compliance with the request made in 1995. These issues did not go away, they were ignored, and requests for complionce were disregarded by the woman's club. The City did not follow through to ensure that the development benefit and enhance the neighborhood, as was it's intent (according to Mr. Ball). The Carlsbad Woman's Club is definitely not a "good neighbor" The City Attorney gave the Woman's Club a deadline of February 1, 1995, to comply with a request to apply for a new CUP or face an administrative revocation of the existing CUP. We request that the city once again, please pick up where It left off and this time follow through to a resolution. A new CUP is definitely in order. I thank you In advance for your assistance and prompt attention to this matter. Respectfully yours, Maria Villasenor-Curry R.O.N.P.A.S. Reclaiming our Neighborhood Parking and Sanity Subject: Inbound Fax from: 7607200930 at: 12/13/2012 12:39:25 From: reports@fax.com Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:39:44 -0800 To: rnarlavcurry@hotrnail.com 2 12/13/2012 lB:29 RONALD R. BALL CITY AffCRN~Y D. RICHARD RUDOLF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNev KAREN J. HIRATA OEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY 76B72BB93B MARIA VILLASENOR CITY OF CARLSBAD 1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008-1989 (61 S) 434-2881 FAX: (619) 434-8367 January s, 1995 Nicholas C. Banche, Esq. 810 Mission Avenue P. o. Box 390 Oceanside·, California 92·os4 RE: WOMAN'S CLUB OF CARLSBAD o·ear Mr. Banche: PAGE Bl/02 Thank you for your letter of December 27, 1994 discussing some changes the Woman's Club of Carlsbad will voluntarily make in its rules and enclosing a proposed rental agreement. As you explained, it is your position that the Woman's Club has been operating within the permissible parameters of their conditional use permit. In addition, the proposed rental agreement provides that all activities must cease on or before 10:00 p.m. and that no music is allowed after 9:00 p.m. It expressly provides that a renter will lose his or her deposit if the police are called to any activity, Additionally, the members have taken it upon themselves to visit every residence located immediately adjacent to its facilities giving those residents a phone nnmber to call in the event a. disturbance occurs or if any rubbish is thrown into a neighbor's yard. You have assured me that the Woman's Club will conduct its affairs in compliance with the noise ordinances of the City and that they will be monitoring noise levels. The Woman's Club will further modify its rules based on its review of the rules of the Garden Club in Rancho Santa Fe, I believe these voluntary changes will help reduce the frequency of complaints the City receives regarding activities occurring at the Woman's Club. However, after reviewing the history of this matter, I have come to the conclusion that it is ti.me to put these rules in writing in the CUP. As you know, the existing CUP was the first one granted in the history of the City. It contained only one condition that public dances not be held on the premises. It was apparently granted on the representation that your clients would be good neighbors, their uses would not 12/13/2012 10:29 7507200930 MARIA VILLASENOR PAGE 02/02 interfere with any of the adjacent uses of property1 and that the develo~ment of such a facility would be of benefit to the entire community. The nurober of complaints contained in this file indicate that your clients have not consistently adhered to all of them. This indicates a need for more eertainty in the conduct of your elients' affairs, It is my unde:i;standing.that your client allows church services to be conducted at its• facilities every Sunday afternoon. While churches are allowed in all iones in ca:i;lsbad., they must obtain a CUP. (CMC §21-42.010(2)(A))· If your client wishes to continue this use, it must apply for an amendment ta its existing CUP. Finally, the scope of· "Woman's Club activities• is not clearly defined in any of the doc~ments I have reviewed in.this matter. rndeed, it is probably the reason for the discussions )"e have been having as to whether or not a particular use is allowed at all, under the circtl11lstances, ! respectfuliy request that your clients apply for an amendment to their existing cup. I will ask Code Enforcement to refrain from taking steps to administratively revoke the existing CUP provided your clients apply for an amendment to it by February 11 1995. l appreciate your cooperation and courtesy in this regard. rmh v~ruly yours, ,~"; .tL.. t<. ROtl'ALD R. BALL City Attorney c:. Community Development Director Planning Director Deputy city Attorney Principal Builning Inspector Debbie, Thank you for your prompt reply to my email request. While we are grateful for your efforts, I would like to clarify that the Carlsbad High noise/traffic/parking/litter concerns and the Carlsbad Woman's Club noise issues are two separate efforts, each worthy of their own individual consideration. While they bath impact our rights to peace and quiet as tax paying residents of Carlsbad, each has its own distinct set of stakeholders and should not be conflated under any circumstance. To do so dilutes the importance of .each. I would appreciate it if in our dealings with the Woman's Club that we do not complicate matters by involving the Carlsbad High issues. Clearly, Valerie and the Woman's Club have no control or impact on the issues surrounding Carlsbad High, and I would hate to burden them with these concerns. What is at issue here and within the Woman's Club's control. however, is the noise and disruption impacting the residents surrounding the Club's immediate area, as far as the noise travels. As a resident living immediately adjacent to the Club, I can tell you that events begin every weekend between 4-5 pm and usually end at 10pm, with the exception of a few religious events that tend to extend beyond that time, and where people congregate in the Club parking lot and continue their gatherings. Our largest concern is with the extremely loud music and the thumping bass sounds that last sometimes more than 6 hours every weekend, on most Saturdays and some Sundays. During these times, it is impossible to enjoy our homes or back yards with our families; conversations cannot be had, and our music or television is almost impossible to enjoy, without having to compete with the noise from these disruptive events. We have a resident at the corner of Basswood and Monroe that has expressed the same problem. The quality of life for families is at stake here, and I am hopeful that the City can understand how very important this is, and how it negatively impacts us. As a point of clarification, we contacted Valerie and Corrine Steiger, dub president, via telephone and in person the weekend of October 13, 2012 and via email October 17, 2012,( I have attached a copy of this email) in an attempt to resolve this issue calmly and amicably. We explained our concerns, and even provided examples to help humanize the issue and gain her understanding. Several of my neighbor's elementary-and middle-school-aged children, for instance, must sleep with ear plugs on the nights when the music is particularly loud. Unfortunately, Corrine's response was: "90 decibels is what the City allows -we are being good neighbors. You have to do what you have to do to get along." Valerie came to my home Saturday evening and used a decibel measure. She determined that 90 decibels was an ok level of sound. From this and past interactions, it is abundantly clear to me that leadership at the Woman's Club is neither reasonable nor sensitive to the neighborhood's concerns, and it is for this reason that I do not believe that mediation is an effective use of our collective time or of valuable and already strained City resources. To be quite honest, it appears that we are being disregarded, disrespected, and our rights as tax paying citizens are being are blatantly abused. Our request is that the City find a way to resolve this issue in a meaningful and decisive manner. This is a residential area and not a commercial entertainment area. Simply put, if the 1961 guidelines do not apply or work in 2012, perhaps it is time to establish some more relevant and pertinent guidelines and codes that protect the rights of tax paying citizens. As you may be aware, this issue ls unfortunately a persistent one that our neighborhood has been struggling with for many years naw. This issue was once addressed and the past board members agreed to control the noise levels. I am in the process of gathering documentation that I will forward to you shortly documenting these past efforts, which include the engagement of a local attorney to aid in neighborhood efforts. Legal action and negative media attention is not our preferred course of action, but it is an option we will be forced to consider· should our requests for support and action continue to be inadequately addressed. Sincerely, Maria V. Curry . R.O.N.P.A.5. Reclaiming Our Neighborhood Peace and Sanity From: Debbie.Fountain@carlsbadca.gov To: mariavcurry@hotmail.com Subject: email to Valerie at the Women's Club Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2012 04:26:30 +0000 Hi Maria. Below is the email sent to the women's dub requesting a meeting to discuss the rental of their facility and its impacts on the residents. I will follow up at the end of the week if I have not heard from her. As we discussed today, the women's club is not currently in violation of their permit issued in 1961, and the City has no noise ordinance. Therefore, the City is not able to address the issues from a code compliance perspective. However, I have made this a neighborhood services project and am going to try and broker some type of agreement between the residents and the Women's Club. This is not an unusual scenario. Many neighborhood disputes do not have a code compliance solution. We fairly often must simply negotiate resolution to the disputes. 'i~ CITY. Of ~ ~ CARLSBAD Housing & Neighborhood Services February 5, 2013 Lilian Shine 3320 Monroe Street Carlsbad, ca. 92008 www.carlsbadca.gov Re: Complaint regarding neighborhood disturbances related to the Women's Club property at · 3320 Monroe Street, Carlsbad, Ca. Dear Ms. Shine: As we have previously shared with the Women's Club, our office as well as the.Police Department has received complaints from neighbors regarding the Women's Club facility arid routine noise disturbances from various events. The complainants have indicated that their primary concern is related to the "loud music and thumping bass sounds" and related disruptions from parties at the Club nearly every weekend, with music playing until 10pm on the weekends, both Saturdays and Sundays. The Carlsbad Police Department has confirmed that its officers have responded to noise complaints related to the property. The complaints have continued during the past month regarding the noise levels at the facility, with concerns expressed that these· disturbances are not appropriate for a residential neighborhood. It is my understanding that the Women's Club is rented to private parties fur a variety of events, as well as the Club itself has a number of events at the facility. The rental revenue . provides funding for projects and programs to benefit Carlsbad residents and others, which is . commendable. While we understand that the Women's Club does have a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow for operation of the Women's Club and that CUP does not prohibit use of· the facilities by other parties, it is my hope by contacting you and sharing the distress that some of your neighbors are experiencing as a result of activities at the Club that you will be able to take some actions to address the noise concerns. The Women's Club has indicated that they do not allow the music and other noise to exceed 90 · decibels, and that this is a reasonable noise level supported by the City of Carlsbad. From a City perspective,-! wanted to share with you that a 90 decibel level is not acceptable, and is much too loud for a residential area. I have not found any city records which indicate that this was· identified as an acceptable noise level for the Women's Club. According to sound experts, prolonged noise at 85 decibels or higher can cause long term hearing loss. For protection of public-health, the Environmental Protection Agency has proposed the following acceptable noise levels for neighborhoods: during waking hours-SSdB and during sleeping hours 45dB. The City's Entertainment Ordinance regulating commercial facilities such as restaurants, bars, etc. indicates that noise levels outside the facility should not exceed 65dB. Therefore, it seems Housing & Neighborhood Services 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-434-2810 I 760-720-2037 fax • ' . .. . . -~ ,' I Women's Club -Monroe c February 5, 2013 Page 2 more appropriate to limit noise levels at the Women's Club to no more than 6SdB maximum, with a preference for SSdB be.cause the facility is located within a residential neighborhood. Although your permit currently has no noise level limits, it is my hope that you will agree to limit the noise levels to at least 6SdB, and preferably lower it to SSdB during the week and on Sunday. The Conditional Use Permit for the Women's Club is subject to annual review by the Community and Economic Development (CED) Department, and can be returned to the Planning Commission for review during a public hearing at any time based on resident complaints or other concerns regarding the oper-ations of the facility. This is what has been requested by the complaining parties. Our office, however, is hoping to obtain a voluntary concession from the Women's Club on the noise levels to resolve this matter. Please let me know at your earliest convenience if the Women's Club is willing to agree to accept lower noise levels in an effort to resolve this neighborhood dispute. If not, the CUP will be forwarded to CED for review and for Planning Commission action as deemed appropriate. Based on our day-to-day work experiences, we know that Carlsbad property owners are caring and courteous by nature. They love the community and individual neighborhoods, and work hard to ensure that the neighborhood remains a desirable place to own a home and operate community-oriented facilities. Our goal in neighborhood services is to help improve communications among neighbors and share information where we believe it might help to enhance the quality of life for residents. Thank you in advance for your consideration of the neighborsrequest to limit noise from the Women's Club facility. If you have questions, please contact my office at (760) 434-2815. a·h~-~~ l:lEBBIE~N Housing and Neighborhood Services Director C: City Planner ATTACHMENT 14 ANNE MAUCH COWAN 3425 Ridgecrest Drive Carlsbad, California 92008 July 28, 2013 City of Carlsbad Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Attention: Van Lynch, Senior Planner Re: Woman's Club of Carlsbad Dear Mr. Lynch: CllVOFCARLSBAD AUG 1-. 2013 PLANNIN6DEPARTMENT As a resident of Carlsbad for over thirty years, I have enjoyed the hospitality of the Women's Club of Carlsbad many times. I vote there and have attended many events, both those sponsored by the Women's Club and by outside groups renting the well equipped and maintained facilities. The wide range\ of their charities-from many different educational scholarships and volunteer activities at local hospitals, to the donation of cell phones and phone cards for soldiers-is a credit to the comrnunity. Since it keeps the club viable, I support the rental of the clubhouse for private celebrations under the strict conditions the Women's Club leaders have established. Thank you for the opportunity to express my strong support for this venerable Carlsbad institution. Anne Mauch Cowan Van L nch From: Sent: Teri Polley-Michea <terirecycles@gmail.com> Tuesday, July 16, 2013 9:12 PM To: Van Lynch Subject: womens clubusage comments Dear Mr Lynch, I thank you for the opportunity to submit comments regarding the upcoming decision on the women's club permit for usage. I live at 3285 Monroe St. We have Jived here since 1998. Since then we have experienced increased crime, noise, trash and traffic in our area. The noise and traffic of persons unknown to are area are our biggest concerns. We are directly affected. The noise carries from not only the evening events but the church services in the morning. Please consider this, all week there are school activities, it is loud and disruptive to our peace, then on saturday night there is an event at the Womens club till IO pm, which may be early for some folks but as a RN on call who may have to get up in the middle of the night to respond it can be quite late. On Sunday morning we are again summoned awake by praise music from the church/Womens club. We have no time to enjoy our weekend, no way to escape the noise before the work/school week starts again. It can be exhausting! As citizens we have the right to peaceful enjoyment of our property and environment. Much of the activity that surrounds the use of the club is noise pollution. We ask that you limit the use of the club to quiet day time activity and keep our neighborhood peaceful. Sincerely, Teri Polley-Michea MA, RN, HHP, CMT JAZMASU@SBCGLOBAL.NET www.teripolleymassages.com www.terirecycles.com l PO Box 871 Oceanside CA 92049 2011 SAN DIEGO COUNTY CLUB OF THE YEAR July 24, 2013 Mr. Van Lynch Senior Planner City of Carlsbad Planning Department 1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 Re: WOMAN'S CLUB OF CARLSBAD CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Dear Mr. Lynch: crrv OF CARLSBAD JUL 31 2013 PLANNING DEPARTMENT The Democratic Club of Carlsbad-Oceanside has been a Woman's Club renter for two decades. Some of our members are also WC members. We hope to continue meeting there for at least another two decades. For nearly 85 years, the Woman's Club of Carlsbad has worked to raise funds for worthy enterprises. The present recipients include Carlsbad High School scholarships, Palomar College nursing education, the Twin Vision book program for blind children, restoration of the Cleveland National Forest, the Oz North County program for at- risk youth, the Armed Forces YMCA, and North County Humane Society. The Club's service work also includes making pillows and blankets for the Paul Newman Camp for seriously ill children; and collecting useful articles for distribution to various charities. At DEMCCO'S monthly meetings and annual fundraiser, the Club makes clear to us their rules of operation. Any event renter is given the same guidelines. The Woman's Club is committed to the principle of being a good neighbor. The Club moved into its present clubhouse property in the late 1950's, very soon after Carlsbad High School across the street opened its doors. This is an active block on Monroe Street. Prospective home buyers and renters would clearly know that when they choose to live there. DEMCCO, as a long time Woman's Club renter; asks that the City's CUP review include an analysis of the financial hardships an amendment might entail. Costly improvements will filter down to the above charities as well as to present and prospective event renters. Thank you for giving this item careful consideration. Sincerely, Ken Clarence, President Request for review and amendment of Carlsbad Women's Club Conditional Use Permit Permit to be amended regarding rental of Woman's Club ceasing all uses not related to Woman's Club Functions. Name Address 5. ~,h,.,_ra ,/l u 16 ~ A,;:., ~;t-z-p~,;;i~ • 1 y ~ C<-d' f"lcf- i S"f~J1~ '3 2-gi; !"1on~oe._ .J+ ,;~ f,db~o </S-t.»,k [4M,t! J uli<..(>d;/,,@11:J: ~. _;tr.,1 ~P1/ Jl!'i'-/ . u ,c/q ,f_ci,f -7. 8-~ c)b3S UY'Q¼ ~ -1o,\C\vtclrtt@co~t ? ; ,v_ ~ "2_..0ZS-,/l'<?-5.<wo&c/ Ju~. . &%k C,,, µ~ ;tpJ-7;r~JJ~(/2<€~fecp:Q fl tA-~ :;&3PtJ~olJd rt ~~~ ~31.uo ~ ,g{I. 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