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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-03-05; City Council; Minutes- -r a MINUTES e Meeting of: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meetina) Date of Meeting: March 5, 1985 Time of Meeting: 6:OO p.m. Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers STUDENT GOVEFW?EN'T DAY CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Student Council Mayor Linda Bagley at 6:OO p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by Student City Clerk Kristin Sauerborn, as follows: Present: Student Council Members Bagley, Kottel, Fam-sworth, Grubic and Bertram. Present: Council Members Casler, Lewis, Kulchin, Chick and Pettine. Absent: None I~JVOCATION was given by Student Council Member Farnsworth. PLEDGE OF ALLM;IZWCE was led by Student Council Member Kottel. Mayor Casler announced this was the fifth year the Hi- Noon Rotary Club has sponsored Students in Government Day in Carlsbad, and she thanked the Rotary Club for the dinner at the Harding Street Center and for sponsoring the occasion. STUDENT COUNCIL AGENDA: 1. AB #7602 - Sumlement #2 - NOTICE OF CCMPLETION PND (PROJECT NO. 3165). Student City Engineer Ellen Gardner gave the staff report on this item as contained in the Agenda Bill. Student Council accepted the construction of the City Hall Modulars and Parking Lot Contract No. 3165 as completed; directed the City Clerk to record the Notices of Completion and to release performance bnd 35 days after recordation. Student Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 7922, APPROVl3JG AN AMENDMENT 50 THE C0m-m FOR THE CITY HALL MODULARS - CONTRACT No. 3 165. AMENDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CITY HAILL MODrjLtARS - 2. AB #8077 - AuTHoRlZATION FOR BATTALION CHIEF To TRAVEL OUT OF STATE TO ATTEND A CCMPUTER MA NAG^^ INFORIATION SYSTEMS COURSE AT THE NATIONAL FIRE ACADENY IN MARYLAND. I Student Fire Chief Donna Vollbrecht gave the staff report on this iten as contained in the Agenda Bill, using a tansparency to shm the course description. In answer to query, Student Fire Chief Vollbrecht stated the computer system has been ordered for the City, but has not yet been installed. Student Mayor Bagley inquired whether this training would be relevant when the City has mre fire stations, and Student Fire Chief Vollbrecht answered it would. Student Council authorized the Battalion Chief to travel to the National Fire Acadmy in Ennnittsburg, Maryland, to attend a two-week computerized management information systems murse for fire service management. \y 5 COUNCIL 3 ?k MEMBERS % q Baqley Kottel Farnsworth Grubic Bertram X Ragley Kottel Farnsworth Grubic Bertram X 0 MINUTES 0 March 5, 1985 Page 2 ~ ~~ ~~ STUDENT COUNCIL ACEKDA: (Continued) ( ( 78) 45 1 3. AB #7556 - Supplement #2 - AWARD OF COWI'R?iCT AND (PRCJECT NO, 3159). APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR POLICE FIRING RANGE - Student City Engineer Ellen Gardner gave the report on this item as mntained in the Agenda Bill, calling attention to the munt of $1,370,664,00 in the Capital Reserve Fund shown on the face of the Agenda Bill, and stating that amount should be $772,005.00. Student Council Member Bertram inquired about the expense of this range for a temporary site, and Student Police Chief Brendan Busse explained this site wuld be used for five or six years. He said the police are now using the Carlsbad Race Track and a permanent indoor site at the new safety enter would be very expensive to build due to ventilation problems. I Student Council Member Rottel stated access roads would be needed to Macario Canyon. Student City .Engineer Ellen Gardner answered there are two access mads at the present time. Student Council Member Bertram asked whether a future firing range at the Safety Center would be available for public use, and Student Police Chief Busse stated it would not. Student Mayor Linda Bagley inquired whether the Carlsbad police had used any other facilities in nearby mmunities, and Student Police Chief Busse answered they had not because of the expense. Student Council Member Grubic expressed the opinion that public use of the firing range could help defray the cost of the range, but Student City Engineer Gardner said any public range would have to be away from the airport, Student Police Chief Busse stated the police officers have had previous training before they use a firing range, whereas the public could create a hazard because of inexperience with firearms. Student Mayor Bagley asked whether it was possible to have a joint agreement with other districts as far as funding the range and student Police Chief Busse answered there were no agreements at the present time, but prhaps that could be mrked out. Maria Rozanski, 3755 Sierra Morena Avenue, addressed Council in favor of the firing range, stating the other Cities should be allowed to rent the facilities to help defray the cost. Student Council Member Grubic stated she felt if there were to k joint use at a later date, those other agencies should pay a share of the cost now. Student Police Chief Busse answered the Police Department did not want to take mney from other sources at this time. He stressed the need for the firing range for the Carlsbad Police Department. 925 I \v 5 COUNCIL % % MEMBERS % f 0 MINUTES e March 5, 1985 Page 3 STUDEWC CoUNcIL AGEMIA: (Continued) Student Council Member Rottel inquired about the illegal aliens in the area proposed for the firing range and Student Police Chief Busse stated that was part of the problem with public use. There would be a danger to the aliens with public use, whereas the Police would clear the area before they used the range. Student Council Member Grubic stated she favored the measure, but felt a stipulation should ke made to insure reimbursmnt by other aagencies who wish to use the facility. Student Council Member Kottel expressed concern about the access roads and the problem of the illegal aliens in the area. Student Council Member Bertram said she was mt in favor of the measure due to the cost and the fact that the range was temporary. Student Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 7923, ACCEWINZ RIDS, APPROVING ADDITIONAL APPKOPRIATIONS OF ES, AND AUTHORIZING 'IRE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT NO. 3159 FOR THE POLICE FIRING WJE ( 51 ) 4. AB #8069 - APPROVAC OF COJTtPACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL ( 45 ) SEFMICES. (67) : - Student Fire Chief Donna Vollbrecht gave the report on this item as oontained in the Agenda Bill. In response to query, Student Fire Chief Vollbrecht stated of the four architects interviewed, the proposal from Esbensen and Associates was the lowest. Also, this bidder was the only me to agree to build to the format as presented. Student Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 791 9, APPfcoVING AN ARCHITE- SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AND ESBEDJSEN AND ASSOCIATES FOR SEWICES PERFORMED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION #4, AND AUTHORIZING "IE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT. 5. AB #BO70 - PROPOSED ORDINANCE RM;UI;ATING TV DISH ANT-. Student City Attorney Rommy Velez gave the report on this itemn as contained in the Agenda Bill. Student Council Member Kottel inquired whether there were any amplaints on file on the TV dish antennas now in place and Building and Planning Director Kathy Clauson stated there were none at the present time. 9/ \p 5 COUNCIL 3 9cC MEMBERS % $ Bagley Kottel Famsworth Grubic X Bertram Bagley Kottel Farnsworth Grubic Bertram x 0 0 MINUTES March 5, 1985 Page 4 STUDENT COUNCIL AGENDA: (Continued) In answer to Student Council Member Grubic's question regarding placement of the TV dish antennas, Student Land Use Planning Manager Mike Dias described the proper places for placement. Student City Attorney Velez stated there could be a charge for permits for the dishes, but it would be only to cover the cost to the City to enforce the regulations. Student Council Member Jeff Farnsworth asked how the ordinance would be enforced, and was informed it would be by standard zoning enforcement procedure. Student Council Member Grubic made a mtion to direct the City Attorney to prepare a proposed ordinance and set it to public hearinq before the Planning Comission. Student Council Member Bertram seconded the mtion. Student Mayor Baqley stated she had problems with this proposal and would like to have it clarified whetGler this included both residential and industrial uses and whether or not the ordinance would be retroactive or just apply to future installations. Student Council Member Grubic amended the mtion to include a retroactive clause in the ordinance. Student Council Member Bertram seconded the amendment. Student Council amended the original mtion to include a retroactive clause. In answer to query, Student City Attorney Velez stated the ordinance would include bth residential and industrial uses. Student Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a proposed ordinance and set it to public hearing before the Planning Comission, if the City Council concurs that regulations are needed in Carlsbad for TV dish antennas. Ordinance to include a retroactive clause. (97) 6. AB #SO71 - APPW OF PUBLIC IMJ?m REQUIREeylENTS. (45) Student City Engineer Ellen Gardner gave the report on this item as contained in the Agenda Bill. In answer to query from Student Council Member Grubic, Student City Engineer Gardner stated the other houses in that area were built prior to the law requiring the inprovements to be made; therefore, this property owner is the only one on which the requiremnt was placed. The improvements on Carlsbad Boulevard would be included in a City-funded program within the next few years. There are eight other property owners involved, and they wuld not be required to pay any improvement costs. The only property on which this requirement was placed was that owned by Nr. & Mrs. James Gavin. 90 I \p 5 COUNCIL % 9A MEMBERS % f Basley Kottel Famsworth Grubic Bertram X Bagley Kottel Famsworth Grubic Bertram X e MINUTES 0 March 5, 1985 Page 5 - -. STUDENT COUNCIL AGENDA: (Continued) Student Mayor Baqley stated she felt this would be setting a precedent and she opposed granting the appeal Student Council instructed staff to revise the future improvement agreement with the Gavins to include only those improvements on Tierra del Oro. I (105) 7. AB #8076 - RESOLUTION URGING RElluTHoRIZATION OF FEDERAL RElvENuE SHARING. Student Assistant City Manager Warren Little save the report on this item as contained in the Agenda Bill. In answer to query as to how this mney is used, Student Assistant City Manager Little explained the funds were used for capital projects. Student Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION blo- 7921, UFGING PROMPT F!EAU'IFIOFXZATION OF GENERAL REVENUE SHARING. (50) 8. AEI #8081 - REFUND OF FEES. Student Finance Director Tanmy Lyons gave the report on this item as contained in the Agenda Bill. Student Council approved the refund of the following fees: Mola Development, $2,569.54; Ben Stabile, $851.87; Dividend Development Corp., $20,000.00. (73) 9. AB #8082 - AE3OVEKROUNJ3 ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - 4246 HIGHLAND. Student City Engineer Ellen Gardner gave the report on this item as mntained in the Agenda i3ill. Student City Attorney Velez stated, in answer to Student Council questions, that a liability clause was necessary in the homeowners insurance policy to aver any suits against this homeowner due to the building of this wall within City right-of-way. Mr. Arthur Fitzpatrick, 4246 Highland, the property owner, addressed the Student Council, presentinq photographs to the Student Council Members for their perusal . Mr. Fitzpatrick stated he understood he was to provide liability insurance for the time of the amstruetion of the wall, but was not aware he was required to carry a different type of insurance because of this wall. Student City Attorney Velez explained that the City must be protected against suits because of the encroachment. %? \p 5 COUNCIL % % MEMBERS 4 - % Bagley Kottel Farnsworth Grubic Bertram X Bagley Kottel Farnsworth Grubic Bertram X Bagley Kottel Farnsworth Grubic Bertram x 0 MINUTES 0 March 5, 1985 Page 6 Student Mayor Bagley inquired of Mr. Fitzpatrick whether he wished to proceed with the wall, with the liability insurance requirement, and Mr. Fitzpatrick reaffirmed his request. He stated the road was cut through his property, creating the en-bankment. Student Council approved an above-ground encroachment permit for the construction of a retaining wall within City right-of-way. (28) 10. AB #8083 - AGREEMENT FOR LEASED OFFICE SPACE FOR (45) REDEVEr.QPMENT AND HOUSING, AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Student Building and Planning Director Kathy Clauson gave the report as mntained in the Agenda Bill, using a transparency to shad the site. Student Redevelopment Nanager Frank Rodriquez continued the report, using another transparency, showing the offices as they will be located at 2965 Rmsevelt Street . In answer to query, Student Redevelopnent Manager Rodriquez stated he did not anticipate any problems terminating the current lease for offices, and Council approval was needed to proceed with the negotiations. Student Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUI'ION NO. 7924, APP€iOVING A LEASE FOR OFFICE SPACE AT 2965 RXEEVELT !3lXEZT AND APPROPRIATING FuM)S. END OF STUDENT GOIERNMENT DAY Student Mayor Bagley thanked the City on hehalf of the students for Student Government Day and thanked the Hi- Noon Rotary Club for sponsoring the day. RECESS : Mayor Casler declared a recess at 7:49 p.m., and Council re-convened at 8:03 p.m, with all Members present . Council Members Lewis and Pettine requested their votes on Item #3 of the Student Council Aqenda be danged to "yes It. Council accepted the vote of the Student Council and approved Items 1 through 10, with the change in the vote on Item 3, as requested by Council Members Lewis and Pettine. OFF-AGENDA I"I: Council Member Chick requested an off-agenda item on traffic congestion at major intersections, and Council concurred. 88 c \p 5 COUNCIL 3 % MEMBERS % 4 Bagley Bertram xx Grubic X Famsworth x Kottel X X Bagley Bertram X Grubic X Farnsworth X Kottel X xx Casler X Chick X Kulchin X Lewis xx X Pettine Casler xx Chick X Kulchin X Lewis X X Pettine 0 MINUTES 0 I March 5, 1985 Page 7 ( 1 02 ) TRRFFIC CONGESTION AT WOR IJYIERSECTIONS : Council Member Chick referred to his mrandum dated March 5, 1985, regarding complaints about traffic at some of the major intersections, and particularly the El Camino Real and La Costa Avenue intersection. He added that Marty Eouman was present to discuss that intersection. Marty Bournan, Traffic Consultant, referred to a sketch of the La Costa/El Camino Real intersection and explained that now the City has jurisdiction over that intersection. He stated there were some problems with changing the riqht-turn lanes, but it could be &ne. Council Member Pettine requested that the La Costa and 1-5 intersection be included in this study. Council directed staff to investigate the possibility of changing the right-turn lanes at La Costa and El Camino Real and also the congestion at 1-5 and La Costa and report back with feasibility and cost analysis. APPROVIL OF MLNflES: (one motion) The Minutes of the Reqular Meeting held February 13, 1985, were approved as presented. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 19, 1985, were approved as presented. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 26, 1985, were approved as presented. CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Member Chick requested Item #15 be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar. Council confirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, with the exceptior. of Item #15, as follows: Council Member Pettine stated he would abstain on Item #12. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meting. 11. AB #8072 - RATIFICATION OF Dams AGAINST THE CITY. (50) - Council ratified the payment of demands aqainst the City in the amount of $1,932,250.60, for the period February 15 to February 28, 1985; Payroll demands in the amunt of $650,947.94, for the period January 28 to February 24, 1985; and Housing demands in the munt of $662.34, for the period February 15 to February 28, 1985. 5-m -r \p 5 COUNCIL 3 % MEMBERS % f Casler Lewis Kulchin Chick Pettine X Casler Lewis Kulchin Chick X Pettine Casler Lewis Kulchin X Chick Pettine Casler Lewis Kulchin Chick x: Pettine 0 MINUTES 0 March 5, 1985 Page 8 ~ ~~~ ~~ ~~~~ CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued) ( 74) 12. AB #8075 - C@¶PFCMISE AND RELEASE. Council adopted RESOLUTION No. 7920, authorizing a compromise and release settlement for a wrkers' compensation claim in the case of Elizabeth Rodriguez. (78) 13. AB #8078 - REQUEST FOR F"DS FOR HOMICIDE TRAINING SEMINAR. Council approved $286.10 for travel and expenses for Homicide Investigators Association training seminar in Reno, Nevada, on March 6, 7 and 8, 1985, for Detective Richard nl. Castaneda. (53) 14. AB #7894 - Supplement #1 - FEFORT ON CABLE TV PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. Council received and accepted the Performance Evaluation Review of Cable Television Information Center (@rIC). ITEM REMOVED FR(XII CONSENT CALENDAR: (96) 15. AB #8016 - Supplement #I - AWARD OF COPZL'RACI' FOR (45) VILLAGE SIGN PROGRAM - (PEIOJECT NO. 3705). Council Member Chick said he asked to have this item removed from the Consent Calendar to discuss the bids. He expressed concern regarding the amount of the bid and the fact that there was only one bid received. He questioned whether the requirements were too restrictive. Chris Salomne, Community Redevelopment Manager, stated this is Federal mney and all Federal guidelines must be met, with .some unique requirements. There are a lot of regulations with block grants, and mall projects of a unique nature are difficult. Mr. Rick Laybume, 1238 Anza Avenue, addressed Council, stating he had made mst of the signs in the Village, but by the time he got the information on this proposal, his bid was late. He added he did not fully understand all of the guidelines. In answer to Council Member Kulchin's question of whether he could comply with the guidelines, Mr. Laybourne answered he could, if he could do the signs and the City install them. In answer to query as to how long the bids were out, Mr. Salomne answered they were out 30 days. City Manager Frank Aleshire stated he felt some good points had been made, and suggested continuing this item for two weeks to enable staff to return with a better proposal. Council Member Lewis said he felt the bid should stand as it is now. Council Member Kulchin asked Plr. Salomne to go over the standards with Mr. Laybourne. She suggested that the City re-examine their methods for bidding, as they could possibly discourage people from bidding at the present time. o/ - COUNCIL y % 9C MEMBERS % $ Casler Pettine X Chick xx Kulchin x Lewis X 9 MINUTES a March 5, 1985 Pacre 9 J Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentschke stated the Council could reject the bid and change the specs; but in the two weeks, could not take additional bids. The two weeks would allow staff to mme up with options for the Council to decide whether or not to reject the bid. Council continued this item for two weeks €or the City Manager to look into the matter and come back with a reamtendation. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (57) 16. AB #8074 - FBQUEST FOR A GENERAL PLAN A"ENT (113) FROM RLM To RM AND A ZONE CHANGE FROM R-A-10,000 TO RE- M - BA/LU 84-11/ZC-317 - FIRST DARTISON. Charles Grim, Principal Planner, gave the staff report on this item as contained in the Agenda Bill, using a transparency to show the location of the property. Mayor Casler opened the public hearing at 8:38 p.m. and issued the invitation to speak. Mr. Bob Ladwig, Rick Engineering, representing the applicant, addressed Council, stating the applicant was in agreement with the staff report and Planning Comission recomendation. He said staff's concerns had been met and a site plan had been submitted. Since no one else wished to speak on this -mtter, the public hearing was closed at 8:40 p.m. Council directed the City Attorney's office to prepare documents approving GPA/LU 84-11, and introduced the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 9754, mrNG TITLE 21 OF TRE -BAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FROM R-A- 10,000 110 RLM-Q-7 ON PROPER!IY GENERALLY .U)CATED BETWEEN ELM AVENUE AND Hc>SP WAY AT THE FOREST STREET SrUB. ( 57) 17. AB #8080 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDENT AND (1 13) PREANNEXATIONAL ZONE CHANGE FOR A 21.9 ACRE PARCEL - GPA/LU 84-7/2C-310 - KIFGIS. Mike Holzmiller, Land Use Planning Manager, gave the staff report on this item as contained in the Agenda Bill, using a transparency showing the site. In answer to query, Mr. Holzmiller stated that staff felt the Non-Residential Reserve zoning was inapropriate and it would be better to have the entire site zoned residential. The construction would be in clusters, due to the small amount of land that is buildable. Council Member Pettine suggested the two questions ke addressed separately. 85 - \p 5 COUNCIL % %' MEMBERS % 4 Casler Kulchin E Lewis E 3 Pettine XE Chick E Casler x Lewis x X Pettine xx Chick X Kulchin MINUTES 0 March 5, 1985 Page 10 - - City Manager Frank Aleshire stated the City had debated with WCO on the subject of an application for annexation having to be pre-zoned for some time. LAFCO agreed to amsider annexation without pre-zoning, if the property were not ready to be developed. Mr. Aleshire stated WCO could consider this property for annexation without pre-zoning, if the City proposed this, since there is no immediate plan for development. Mike Holzmiller explained that the reason for requesting annexation at this time was the property to the north and south is being master planned, and this applicant wants to be part of the City and have a say in what is going on. Council Member Pettine stated he did not want to change the zone at this the. Mayor Casler opened the public hearing at 8:SO p.m., and issued the invitation to speak. Mr. Gary Szytel, 935 West Mission Avenue, Suite B, Escondido, representing Howard Rirgis, addressed Council, stating the applicant agreed with staff's recommendation. He added that LAFCO told him the property had to be pre-zoned. Since no one else wished to speak on this matter, the public hearing was closed at 8:52 p.m. Council Member Pettine stated the pre-annexational zone change should be denied and the applicant should k allowed to proceed with the annexation. Mike Holzmiller said that zoning was one issue and the GPA was a se;?arate issue, and it was possible to approve the GPA and not pre-zone. However, staff felt the zone should be residential; that the General Plan was not correct. Council Member Lewis said he preferred not to dnange the zone at this time. Council Member Pettine stated his opposition to the pre zoning, as he felt this should be pstponed until the Land Use Review Comittee has completed its study. Council directed the City Attorney's office to prepare documents approving GPA/L,U 84-7 and introduced the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 9755, AMENDING TITLE 21 OF THE CARLSW MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FROM COUNTY RR-2 'IO CITY OF CAIUSW R-1-30,000 ON PIioPEXR GENERALLY I/XATED BETWEEN THE SOUTHERLY EDGE OF THE KELLY RANCH AND MACAR10 CANYON P"X APPIioXIMATELY oJJ\TE MILE WEST OF EL WINO REAL. (107) 18. AB a8061 - Supplement #1 - STREET VACATION OF A POFtFION OF CARLSBAD BOULEVARD. - City Engineer Ron Beckman gave the staff report on this item as contained in the Agenda Bill. Mayor Casler opened the public hearing at 9:02 p.m. and issued the invitation to speak. RY I \p 5 COUNCIL 3 % MEMBERS % 4 Casler Lewis 3 Pettine x2 Chick B Rulch in 0 MINUTES e COUNCIL /p % % March 5, 1985 Page 11 MEMBERS % 8 Mr. Gil Saenz, representing Gemini Development, 323 West Court Street, San Bernardino, inquired about the iqrovements and whether they were to be put in irrnnediately or bonded and Mr. Seckman answered this would require the normal subdivision bond. Since no one else wished to speak on this matter, the public hearing was closed at 9:04 p.m. Council adopted the following Resolution: Casler z RESOLUTION No. 7925, VACATING A PO€U'ION QF cARI;SBAD Kulchin x: BOUL?NARD BETWEEN SEQUOIA AWE AND MINQUAPIN AVENUE. Chick I Pettine 1 Lewis T (28) 19. AB #7982 - Supplement #I - SINGLE FANILY MOIfTGAGE REVENUE BOMDG - AFFORDABLE HOUSING STATEMENT POLICY RE^^ UNDER SECTION 103A. Marty Orenyak, Director of Building and Planning, gave the staff report on this item as contained in 'the Agenda Rill. Mayor Casler opened the public hearing at 9:08 p.m., and issued the invitation to speak. Since no one wished to speak on this item, the public hearing was closed. Council accepted the report on Affordable Housing Casler 2 Policies of the City of Carlsbad and directed staff to Lewis 8 file it with the Secretary of the Treasury. Rulchin 8 Chick x2 Pettine E (1 13) 20. AE3 #8084 - PIiopOsED ZOME CIrATGE AZVD SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE ,SNUG HARBOR AREA - ZC-313/SP-197 - CITY OF CmSBAD. Charles Grim, Principal Planner, gave the staff report as mntained in the Agenda Rill, using transparencies to show the site and the portion of Snug Harbor affected. He stated the specific plan muld aver the entire area. Another transparency was used showing the entire Snug il[arbor area with the different planning areas. Mr. Grim described the four different areas. Be stated the surroundinq residents want this area to be entirely residential. In answer to query regarding the traffic circulation, City Engineer Ron Beclanan explained that street improvements would have to be mde to both Adams and Harrison Streets. Council Member Pettine asked about the five-foot &ange in height on Adams Street, and Mr. Grim answered this was a change made by the Planning Cormission. Mayor Casler opened the public hearing at 9:20 p.m., and issued the invitation to speak. 83 - - e MINUTES 0 \p 5 COUNCIL 3 % March 5, 1985 Page 12 MEMBERS % $ Mr. Nick Banche, 3464 Ridgecrest Drive, representing the Elsner parcel (area 4), addressed Council in opposition to the zone change. He said the owners of that property had no right to develop the property during the seven years the Agua Hedionda Plan was being formulated. The City took money from those property owners during that time to assist in developing the Aqua Hedionda Plan, and if the Snug Harbor Plan is adopted without it being consistent with that plan, another seven years auld be lost. Mr. Dan Downs, Adams Street, spoke in opposition to this plan, stating the area should be residential and not comrcial/tourist. Re stated his concern about the noise and traffic. He would like to see the area developed, but not as mcreational/tourist. Mr. Joe Gallagher, 1165 Hoover, spoke about the workshops that were held prior to the formation of this plan, and he felt the issues objected to should be addressed as the plans are presented. Mary Ellen McArdle, 1165 Cape Aire Lane, requested that one lagoon be preserved for the future, and she felt this was the only possibility for open space and should be kept as such. Mr. Edmond Dominquez, 4378 Adams Street, presented a letter to the Council Members in opposition to this plan. Mr. Dominquez stated that there has been m answer to the traffic problem and there are transgressions against the Agua Hedionda Plan. He felt the Council should solve the problems of this plan and also plan to mve the aquatic operations to the south end of the lagoon. Mr. Dominquez felt a hotel in the north area would not be able to compete profitably wit20 other hotels along the freeway, Mr. Lee Alton, 4380 Adm, spoke on the density of the area, stating he would like to know the allowed nmkr of hotel units in the RT zone. Staff answered the IiT zone allows both residential and mmmercial, with 30 residential units per acre, Mr. Alton stated the area would not be viable for a hotel because of the street system. Mr. Alton concluded, stating it would be a breach of faith to suggest a five-foot height allowance on Adams Street. Mrs. Ione Elsner, 1986 Fairlee Drive, Encinitas, spoke about the traffic, stating the traffic is not that heavy on Adams Street. She also stated the Agua Hedionda Plan called for trails in that area. Mrs. Elsner said the 50-foot setback from Hoover Street is unreasonable, As to the height intrusion on Adams Street, she said that was not needed because of section b of Paragraph 8.2 of the Agua Hedionda Plan, copy of which she gave to Council Members. Mr. Bob Johnson, 1125 Cape Aire Lane, spoke in opposition to the plan, stating it was not a viable spot for commercial projects. Since no one else wished to speak on this item, the public hearing was closed at 9:52 p.m. B XJ e MINUTES e COUNCIL \p 5 % 7rL' March 5, 1985 Page l3 MEMBERS % $ Council continued this item, re-pening the public Casler hearing, with staff to return in two weeks with a Kulchin GPA for the residential use for this site. Lewis Chick X Pettine Council continued the remainder of the Agenda until the 1 1 Lewis March 12, 1985, meeting. X Casler Kulchin Chick Pettine 1 1 1 7 L ADJOURNMEWT: By proper mtion, the meetins of March 5, 1985, was adjourned at 10:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted , gii* eputy City Clerk Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk