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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-12-10; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION December 10, 1984 6:00 p.m. Harding Street Center COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER; The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wright at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL; Present - Chairman Wright, Commissioners Commissioners Donovan, Regan, Dahlquist, Morrison and Conti. Commissioner Popovich arrived at 6:07 p.m. Council Liaison Pettine. Absent - None. Staff:Dave Bradstreet, Director of Parks and Recreation Marsha Payne, AAII PUBLIC OPEN FORUM; There was no one present for the open forum. APPROVAL OF MINUTES; The Minutes of the November 19, 1984, meeting were approved as presented. Commissioner Regan was appointed Scribe for the December 10, 1984, meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA; Agenda Changes were: Added to "Unfinished Old Business" — Cadencia Park. Added to "New Business" — Trees. Added to "Committee Assignments" — Commissioner Morrison requested assignments. Dave Bradstreet requested for "Additional Business" the approval of request for block grant funds per the memorandum in the packet, for Chase Field improvements. The Agenda was approved as amended. UNFINISHED BUSINESS; A. Goals and Objectives Mrs. Payne gave the report on this item and asked for suggestions, deletions or additions. She stated Research/Analysis had asked for an update, and she covered each item as contained in the report. Wright Donovan Regan Dahlquist Morrison Conti Wright Donovan Regan Dahlquist Morrison Conti Popovich MINUTES Page 2 December 10, 1984 COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Conti stated he would like to see Parks & Recreation fees charged to the public decreased. Commissioner Donovan stated she would like to see more private businesses participating in Parks & Recreation programs, rather than community groups. Mrs. Payne answered they would try to accomplish that this coming year. Dave Bradstreet added that the report comes out at the end of the year stating whether each department has accomplished its goals for the year or whether those goals are ongoing for the coming year. Commissioner Dahlquilst commented that the senior citizens feel that getting money for their center is not the primary problem; that land acquisition is the problem. Dave Bradstreet stated the comments would be forwarded to Research/Analysis and then to Council. Parks & Recreation Commission adopted the Goals and Objectives. B. Cadencia Park Commissioner Dahlquist stated the Parks & Recreation Commission had recommended this be kept an active playing field, and she asked why Council was vascillating. Dave Bradstreet reported that all sides of the issue had to be presented. The Parks & Recreation Commission recommendation of Cadencia field being kept an active facility was given to Council. Staff stated that the City had acquired that land for parks and recreational purposes and could designate anything they wanted. However, if any building was done on that site, CUP and special use permits were required, and public hearings would have to be held. In 1981, there was a hearing, and Council determined it was not to be league play, but practice area. The compromise reached by homeowners and staff was voted down by the Commission, with organized play for the rest of this season, no restroom and no soccer. The homeowners did appear before Council, and Council directed staff to find an alternative site for soccer and try to resolve the problem. The church site was considered, with upgrading to be done, and turf to be put down for soccer, and to be removed for baseball. However, staff was also directed to look at other sites. Commissioner Dahlquist commented that 30 people signing a petition was a poor precedent to set as far as she was concerned, to cause Council to delay a decision on this park. Wright Donovan Regan Dahlquist Morrison Conti Popovich MINUTES Page 3 December 10, 1984 COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Dahlquist added that Cadencia Park could be used in the interim until another park is available. Mr. Bradstreet reiterated the Commission direction was to keep Cadencia Park active forever. He added that if the Commissioners now felt this was an interim use, the homeowners would be willing to work with that. Chairman Wright added that the agreement worked out with the homeowners was a temporary solution, but the Commission had voted that down. He said that this was new evidence, and it was important to note that this would have a bearing on settling this matter. Commissioners Dahlquist and Donovan agreed this park should be used until Stagecoach Park or some other park is available for league play, and staff should find another field for soccer. Commissioner Conti stated this would not solve the problem and this should be brought up the next meeting. Commissioner Donovan stated she is no longer on the Board of La Costa Youth, and she feels taking taxpayer money to upgrade private property cannot be justified. She also felt that a small group of people should not put things at a standstill when over 300 people are affected by that. Mr. Bradstreet stated Council would take all recommendations under advisement, and felt staff should come forward with an alternative to please everyone. One recommendation not considered is what the Commissioners are now recommending—one more year— and the homeowners would be willing to do that. Cadencia is not suited for league play, as there are problems with traffic, parking, restroom facilities and speeding in that area. The field is actually not large enough for a legal soccer field, but is a nice area for practice, which is what Council designated originally. Mr. Bradstreet concluded, stating that he felt it was proper to upgrade private property, as long as there was an agreement between that owner and the City. Commissioner Donovan stated she felt it was a question of ethics and asked for costs for upgrading the church property. Dave Bradstreet gave those costs to her, and stated that as part of the recommendation, a traffic study was to be conducted. Parks & Recreation Commission recommended Cadencia Field remain an active league field until there are adequate fields opened in City-owned parks. At that time, Cadencia Field should revert to a practice field. If, at any time in the future, the need arises for an active league field, Cadencia Field should be considered to be re- opened. Wright Donovan Regan Dahlquist Morrison Conti Popovich X MINUTES Page 4 December 10, 1984 COMMISSIONERS City Manager Frank Aleshire commented that the Commission recommendations are advisory, and Council received the previous recommendation to keep Cadencia as an active league field, and have instructed him to investigate other alternatives. This new recommendation to review only City-owned fields will be considered. However, Mr. Aleshire stated that Council would make the final decision. Since soccer is not a problem until next fall, there is time to consider all options to make the correct decision. NEW BUSINESS; Trees Commissioner Dahlquist stated the Kelly Tree Farm is going out of business, and she felt it would be a good idea if the City could get any trees they might donate. By consensus, the Commission agreed to have staff investigate the possibility of tree donation by Kelly. Council Liaison Council Member Pettine, the new Parks & Recreation Commission Council liaison, was introduced to the Commission. He stated he would report tonight's action to the Council tomorrow. Committee Assignments Commissioner Morrison asked to be placed on the committee updating the City development plan and the latchkey park committee. Chairman Wright stated this would probably be the Special Programs and Projects Committee. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS; Block Grant Approval Reference was made to the memorandum in the packet from Doug Duncanson, Parks Superintendent, regarding the renovation of Chase Field. $72,000 is needed for that renovation, and the recommendation is to request block grant funds for this renovation. Parks & Recreation Commission approved requesting block grant funds for Chase Field renovation at $72,000. ADJOURNMENT; By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m., to a turkey dinner and Christmas Party. The next meeting will be January 21, 1985, at City Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted, itt Minutes Clerk Wright Donovan Regan Dahlquist Morrison Conti Popovich January 8, 1985 TO: CITY MANAGER FROM: PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR CADENCIA PARK USAGE Background At the December 4, 1984 City Council meeting staff was directed to explore the possibility of providing other sites and/or areas for South Carlsbad Athletic League use. Recommendation Not to invest in a temporary site but to allow users of the Cadencia play field to utilize the facility for league use until the City can provide another like area in the Southeast Carlsbad area, i.e. La Costa Meadows/Fuerte School Park or Stagecoach Community Park. At that time the Cadencia site will revert back to a practice facility only. Discussion The following are sites that were analyzed for temporary or permanent athletic use: Cost 1. Cadencia -0- Utilization of existing site would require no additional development cost. 2. St. Elizabeth Ballfields $5,000 Converting the existing ballfields into a soccer facility would cost $5,000 on an annual basis, based upon approval of the La Costa Youth Organization. 3. St. Elizabeth New Area $22,000 The Church has an approximate 1.5 acre area that could be temporarily converted into a soccer facility. Major development would be required, and an agreement between the City and Church would have to be prepared. 4. Levante Fields -0- Existing scheduling prohibits any additional teams during available hours. 5. Carlsbad High School Facilities -0- The high school ballfields are available to Carlsbad residents at no charge. The La Costa Youth officials do not want to utilize the site because of distance. ATTACHMENT A January 8, 1985 Page 2 6. San Marcos Ballfield Facilities N/A San Marcos School District states that their fields are not available to outside use due to their current maximum use by the city. 7. La Costa Resort -0- No fields available, because vacant land will soon be under construction. 8. Cannon Park -0- The site is not large enough, is unsafe due to traffic and is too far for the La Costa Youth Organization to travel. 9. Holiday Park -0- This site could be used for a temporary facility; however, the La Costa Youth Association feels it is too far away for travel. 10. Koll Company Property N/A Staff has entered into a year to year agreement to utilize one of the Koll Company lots for a practice site. 11. Daon Property $100,000+ The site off of El Camino between La Costa Boule- vard and Olivenhain Road has potential for ballfield development. However, Daon is reluctant to enter into an agreement with the City because of public expectation. Comments At their December 10, 1984 meeting the Parks and Recreation Commission after discussing the Cadencia play field issue made the following motion that was unanimously approved. "Cadencia Field remain an active league field until there are adequate fields opened in City-owned parks. At that time, Cadencia Field should revert to a practice field. If, at any time in the future, the need arises for an active league field, Cadencia Field should be considered to be reopened." January 8, 1985 Staff has been in contact with both Cadencia residents and league officials, and they are all in agreement if the following amendments are added: 1. Elimination of the portable restrooms. 2. The league games are scheduled in the morning and attempt to conclude as close to noon as possible. David Bradstreet DBrvf .Kawasaki Motors Corp., U. 25252 92799-5252 3630 Garry Avenue, P. 0. Box XXJ&X, Santa Ana, California S2XXX «(714) 540-1600 Research & Development Department October 22, 1984 San Diego Gas and Electric Company P. O. BOX 1831 San Diego, Ca. 92112 Attn: Mr. Allen Barrier Dear Mr. Allen Berrier: This letter is in regard to our recent telephone conversation I had with you concerning the use of an access and beach area belonging to the SDGE around the Carlsbad Lagoon. This access and use of the beach would be used for the launching of our product "The Kawasaki Jet Ski." The actual riding and testing of these units would be done on the Lagoon in the designated riding area. The reason for the need of this launching area is for security reason for our research and development of newly designed products. The use of this access will not entail any building of structures of any kind. All required equipments and work area are provided in our test vehicle. At present, Kawasaki Motors Corp. has posted all insurance requirements at the Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department and has all current permits needed to operate on the Lagoon. If possible, I would like to meet with you to work out a possible arrangement will SDGE for the above mentioned use. The attached sheet indicates the approximate area on the Lagoon for our use. Best regards, 'Gary Bozych Project Engineer ATTACHMENT B San Diego Gas & Electric FILE NO LN November 6, 1984 Mr. Gary Bozych Project Engineer Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. 3630 Garry Street Santa Ana, CA 92704 Dear Mr. Bozych: I have reviewed your request to utilize a portion of San Diego Gas & Electric's property on the south shore of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon and have found that this property has been leased by the City of Carlsbad for a future park site. You will need to contact the Director of Parks and Recreation, Mr. David Bradstreet at (619) 438-5571 or write him at 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, California, 92008. If the City is willing to sublease this to you for testing purposes, we would probably consent to the sublease. If I can be of further assistance, please call me at (619) 696-2484. Sincerely, Alan S. Berrier Property Management Representative ASBrmae cc: pdavid Bradstreet POST OFFICE BOX 1831 • SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92112 • TELEPHONE: 619*96-2000 PROPOSED PARK/SCHOOL SITE HWY 78 SITE January 14, 1985 Attachment C January 10, 1985 TO: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, MIKE BROOKS FROM: Parks and Recreation Director 84-85 FIVE YEAR C.I.P. PARKS AND RECREATION PROPOSAL Attached is the Parks and Recreation Department's five-year Capital Improvement Program Summary. It should be noted that because of the limited time for preparation I have not had the opportunity to review these projects with the Parks and Recrea- tion Commission. David Bradstreet DB:vf c. 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Dahlquist J. Conti J. Popovich SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON S. Wright UPDATE CITY-WIDE DEVELOPMENT PLAN J. Popovich M. Morrison SPECIAL PROGRAMS/PROJECTS S. Dahlquist J. Popovich M. Morrison RECREATIONAL/LEISURE SERVICES J. Conti S. Wright STREET TREE & SIGNAGE PROGRAM J. Conti B. Donovan BUDGET J. Popovich COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM B. Donovan ATTACHMENT E CITY OF CARLSBAD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION NEW COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS PARK SITE AND FACILITY PLANNING SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON UPDATE CITY-WIDE DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL PROGRAMS/PROJECTS RECREATIONAL/LEISURE SERVICES STREET TREE & SIGNAGE PROGRAM BUDGET COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM and Recreation Commission "The Green Sheet" January 21, 1985 The 37th Annual California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Conference is scheduled for March 1-4 in Sacrmento. Funds are avail- able for one Commissioner to attend. The plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of the restrooms/ snack bar at Chase Field have been prepared. The City Council will approve the plans this week and authorize the City to advertise for bids. The estimated cost for the project is $35,000. The City Council has also been asked to approve the extension of the lease agreement with the Carlsbad Research Center. The Research Center's five-acre property is being used as a temporary softball facility for youth. The City will host a Master's Swim Meet at the pool on Saturday, January 26. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m., and the public is invited. Swim lessons will resume in January. The Aquatics Division offers a wide range of classes which are listed in the brochure. The Department has hired two new staff members. Dee Pope is on board as a Recreation Supervisor I. She will coordinate the contractual programs for the Recreation Division. On the Building Maintenance side, Mike Peterson has been employed as a Maintenance Worker I. Congratulations to Dee and Mike! Our Secretary, Jane Meadows, has decided to resign to devote more time to her infant son, Jeremy. She will, however, be returning to work for the department on a part-time basis. Christmas trees were recycled by the Parks Division for approximately two weeks after the holiday season. The excess mulch was placed around the trees at Macario Canyon Park. Pending Matters; Letters to Santa - Our department received, 1,522 letters. Relandscaping of Tamarack - Project was completed by the California Conservation Corps and City Staff. Irrigation at Pine Field - The replacement of irrigation at Pine Field is completed. MINUTE . Meeting of: Date of Meeting: Time of Meeting: Place of Meeting: PLANNING COMMISSION November 28, 1984 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers "*» u 7,3ss COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER; The Meeting was called to order by Chairman Rombotis at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present:Chairman Rombotis, Commissioners Smith, Marcus, Farrow and McFadden. Commissioner Schlehuber arrived at 6:04 p.m. and Commissioner L'Heureux arrived at 6:06 p.m. Absent: None. PLEDGE OF AU.BGIANCE was led by Chairman Rombotis. PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEDURE was called to the attention of the audience as it appeared on the overhead projector and Chairman Rombotis asked the audience to spend a few minutes reading the procedure. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. ZC-316 - ROBERT'S GROUP - Request for a zone change from O-S, Open Space to RD-M, Residential Density Multiple with a Q Overlay for a seven-acre site immediately south of Palomar Airport Business Park approximately a quarter of a mile west of El Camino Real. Commissioner Schlehuber arrived at the beginning of the staff report. Bill Hofman, Principal Planner, gave the presentation on this item as contained in the Staff Report, using a transparency to show the site. Chairman Rombotis opened the public hearing at 6:05 p.m. and issued the invitation to speak. Mr. Robert Kemble, 1601 Dove Street, representing Elfen and Associates, addressed the Commission stating they concurred with staff's recommendation. Since no one else wished to speak on this item, the public testimony was concluded at 6:06 p.m. Commissioner L'Heureux arrived at 6:06 p.m. Chairman Rombotis announced that Commissioner Schlehuber had arrived in time to hear the staff report. Planning Commission approved the Negative Declaration issued by the Land Use Planning Manager and adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2380, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE FROM O-S, OPEN SPACE TO RD-M(Q), RESIDENTIAL DENSITY MULTIPLE WITH A Q OVERLAY ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK APPROXIMATELY ONE-QUARTER MILE WEST OF EL CAMINO REAL. Rombotis Farrow L'Heureux Schlehuber Smith Marcus McFadden MINUTLJ Planning Commission Page 2 COMMISSIONERS 2. CT 84-27/CP-295 - BANKO COMPOS - Request for a 10- unit tentative tract map and oondominium permit on a .68 acre lot located on the southwest corner of Altisma Way and Caringa Way. Charles Grimm, Principal Planner, gave the presentation on this item as contained in the staff report, using a transparency to show the project and a wall map showing the re-design of the project. Commissioner Farrow commented that in the report the common recreational area was increased by increasing the balconies and he questioned that being common recreational area. Staff agreed that counted toward the recreational requirement, but not "common" area. Chairman Rombotis opened the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. and issued the invitation to speak. Mr. Edward J. Banko, Jr., 404 Loma Larga Drive, Solana Beach, the applicant, stated they were in agreement with staff recommendations and conditions. Since no one else wished to speak on this item, the public testimony was concluded at 6:10 p.m. Commissioner Farrow asked staff to delete the word "not" on line 28 of page one of the Resolution. On Page 2, Commissioner Farrow stated "a" and "f" seemed to be the same. Mr. Grimm said this language is protective language for the City as a result of the sewer noritorium in the 70's, and these conditions were prepared by the legal department. Assistant City Attorney Hentschke stated "f" gives assurance now and two years from now when the final map may come in for filing, assurance is needed then that the sewer is available—and that is section "a". When the houses are built, still need assurance; that's why it is conditioned before the building permit. Three different times the City must have assurance the sewer is available. Planning Commission approved the Negative Declaration issued by the Land Use Planning Manager and adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2362, APPROVING A 10-UNTT TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND CONDOMINIUM PERMIT ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST OOPNER OF ALTISMA HKY MJD CARINGA WVY. (as corrected by deleting "not" on page 1. It was noted the date should be changed on the Resolution. 3. SP-191 - SUNNY CREEK SPECIFIC PLAN - A residential specific plan on aproximately 800 acres of property located south of future Cannon Road, east of future College Avenue, north of the Sunny Creek biological habitat and west of the Dawson Ecological Preserve. Rombotis Farrow L'Heureux Schlehuber Smith Marcus McFadden MINUTE., Planning Commission Page 3 COMMISSIONERS Bill Hofman gave the staff presentation on this item as contained in the staff report, using a transparency to show the site. Chairman Rombotis opened the public hearing at 6:15 p.m. and issued the invitation to speak. Mr. Steve Bieri, 11300 Sorrento Valley Road, 1101, spoke in opposition to the Specific Plan, giving a brief history. He said he realized the City did not want high density in this area, but he believed the City had gone too far in the opposite direction. He felt this was an overkill of design limitation, and said the applicant wanted to be creative. In answer to Commission question, Mr. Bieri said that attached units had been requested. He said the Commission could either approve attached units or deny the request. There was some confusion, as Mr. Bieri submitted a revised Specific Plan text which was different than the plan the Commissioners received from Mr. Bieri on October 24. Mr. Bieri gave copies of the revised plan to the Commissioners, and stated the only difference was at the bottom of page two. (Minutes Clerk did not get copy) Mr. Hofman stated that no duplex units had been approved in the Sunny Creek area. The Commission discussed how one developer could be allowed attached units if others had been denied that type of housing. Mr. Nick Banche, 810 Mission, Oceanside, representing O'Hara properties, stated they had no difficulty with the specific plan and did support it, but they felt Sunny Creek was a unique area and one of low density, and they had designed their project with an overall they had designed their project with an overall density of two units per acre. They are afraid that low density is now slipping away, and if this higher density project, as may be proposed on the Kelly property, is allowed, O'Hara will come back in at a higher density. Mike Cantarini, representing the Cantarlni family, Sunny Creek toad, spoke in opposition to this specific plan at this time. Victor Kato, 2004 Subida Terrace, representing the Kato property, addressed the Commission, stating their property is next to & higher density. The constraints of the Sunny Creek Plan would prohibit clustering and adjusting the density between the super low staff has recommended and the high their property is next to. He is opposed to a specific plan. Since no one else wished to speak on this item, the public testimony was concluded at 6:30 p.m. Commissioner Marcus stated the attached housing and clustering would defeat the rural atmosphere they hoped to maintain in this area. MINUT.3 Planninq Commission Page 4 COMMISSIONERS Commissioner L'Heureux stated he was concerned about creating roisters, with long, narrow lots that would not be salable. He felt the property owners should get together and make a plan that would be workable. Chairman Rombotis stated he was not opposed to clustering if it were beneficial to the intent of the plan. Commissioner Schlehuber stated he was not in favor of clustering—felt it should be a rural plan. Commissioner McFadden stated she liked staff's report and agreed with unattached units. She felt private enterprise could work out the problems. Commissioner Smith agreed with staff's report and also agreed with single units and half acre lots, to keep this a rural area. Commissioner Farrow stated he did not attend the last public hearing and did not listen to the tapes, and would abstain from voting on this item. Planning Commission approved the Negative Declaration issued by the Land Use Planning Manager and adopted the following Resolution, subject to requirements as contained in Exhibit X and changes made at the last meeting: page 4, Section 5 b. Delete "Planning Commission and City Council" and change to "final reviewing authority"; page 5, Section f. change word "curbs" to "curves"? page 5, Section j. After the word "Driveways" add "curb depressions"; page 6, Section 7 (6) delete "Planning Commission or City Council" and add "final reviewing body"; A4, tap of page 7, after the word "Grading" add "except to provide public or private streets". RESOLUTION NO. 2361, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF SP-191 FOR A RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE SONNY CREEK AREA BOUNDED BY FUTURE CANNON ROAD TO THE NORTH, FUTURE COLLEGE AVENUE TO THE WEST, THE SUNNY CREEK BIOLOGICAL HABITAT TO THE SOUTH AND THE DAWSON ECOLOGICAL PRESERVE TO THE EAST. 4. SP-23(E)/CUP-246 - WESTERN BANKERS - Request for approval of an amendment to a specific plan and a conditional use permit to develop an office complex and mini-warehouse project on the northwest corner of Paseo Del Norte and Camino Del Parque in the P-C zone. Charles Grimm, Principal Planner, gave the staff presentation as contained in the Supplemental Staff Report, using a transparency to show the site. Another transparency was used to show the trouble spot where two lanes merge to a single lane street. A condition for an asphalt flare was added after the last meeting to smooth the merger of the lanes. Another condition added since the last meeting was a decorative wall separating Alta Mira from this project. In answer to Commission query, Walter Brown used the chalkboard to draw the area where the flare is to be constructed. This will be a transition up the hill 300 feet and taper from zero to full width. There will still be a two-lane road from the south to the north. This will allow a center island and nore street at the intersection. Rombotis Farrow L'Heureux Schlehuber Smith Marcus McFadden MINUTE Planning Commission Page 5 COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Smith asked about widening Paseo Del Norte, and Mr. Brown answered it would be widened as the adjacent property developed. Mr. Brown stated this project would have some impact on the traffic on Paseo Del Norte, but not enough to require four lanes of street. The taper in the area recommended would assist the safety situation. Mr. Brown estimated the cost to the developer at $5,000 to $10,000. (no sidewalk was required) Chris Cnristensen, 8380 Miramar Road, San Diego, addressed the Commission stating that drawing does not correspond with the Resolution. The Resolution they came to discuss was on page 6, condition 29. He read the condition from the Resolution. He said it was also different from the graphic shown. In view of the traffic Engineer's report which said this project should not be burdened with the widening project at this time, he felt this was not fair, and that sub- paragraph b should be deleted. He also estimated the cost of the flare at $75,000 to $100,000. Ken Perkins, 6406 Camino Del Parque, spoke about his concern about a driveway onto Camino Del Parque. Staff stated there were no changes since the last meeting. The driveway onto Camino Del Parque would cause a problem according to Mr. Perkins. Erlene Bane, 829 Caminito Del Mar, Chairman of Reference Committee, addressed the Commission. She stated the Committee tries to preserve the peace and tranquility of Alta Mira. She spoke in favor of this project, with only an emergency exit on Del Parque. Since no one else wished to speak on this item, the public testimony was concluded at 7:05 p.m. Planning Commission approved the Negative Declaration issued by the Land Dse Planning Manager and, including the new condition, adopted the following Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 2368, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OP SPECIFIC PLAN 23(E), AMENDING SPECIFIC PLAN 23, TO APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN OFFICE COMPLEX AND MINI-WAREHOUSE PROJECT. RESOLDnON NO. 2369, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL DSE PERMIT TO DEVELOP A MINI-WAREHOUSE PROJECT ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF PASEO DEL NORTE BETWEEN PALOMAR AIRPORT BDAD AND CAMINO DEL PARQUE. Including the November 28, 1984 changes by Land Use Planning Office; exit on Camino Del Parque to be emergency exit only; not to be a usable entrance and exit for entering the project and the major entrance on Paseo Del Norte with re-design to accommodate as entrance and exit. Chairman Rombotis announced a request from the applicant on Item 9 to continue indefinitely for a re-design. 9. PCD-70 - CHASE - Request for a Planning Commission Detrmination to allow a 14-unit apartment project located on the north side of Acacia Avenue, 250 feet east of Garfield Street. Rombotis Farrow L'Heureux Schlehuber Smith Marcus McFadden MINUTLJ Planning Ccnmission Page 6 COMMISSIONERS Planning Commission continued this item indefinitely on a request by the applicant in order to re-design. NEW PUBLIC HERRING; 5. COP-262 - CITY OF CARLSBAD (SAFET? CENTER) - Request for a conditional use permit for the development of the City of Carlsbad's Safety Center located approximately a half mile north of the intersection of Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real in the P-M zone. Bill Hofman, Principal Planner, gave the presentation on this item as contained in the staff report, using a transparency showing the site, a wall map to show the major features of the project and a site plan showing the access to the project. Chairman Rombotis asked why the building was so ugly and Mike Brooks answered that when it is landscaped, it will be more attractive. The design of the building was to blend with the other buildings in that area, and was very popular with the police and fire people. Chairman Rombotis asked how the City met the cul-de-sac policy and Walter Brown stated it would not be on a cul- de-sac when completed. Coast Waste Management has submitted a plan and conditions are written for a CUP to use the old compactor site as their yard. They will have to extend a road from Faraday into their site and that road goes to El Camino Real. A provision in the approval for Coast Waste's application, is to eliminate this road when the City Engineer directs. This gives the City a second access from El Camino. Also, Palmer is to be connected and Faraday will go through in the future. Comnissioner Farrow stated he was in favor of conditioning an access, as he felt a dirt road provided by Coast Waste was not adequate. He stated he wanted an access available before occupancy. Comnissioner McFadden agreed that it should be a paved access. Walter Brown stated the City would not be concerned with such a condition, and the City Engineer agreed. Chairman Rombotis opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. and issued the invitation to speak. Mrs. Bebe Grosse, 5850 Sunny Creek Road, addressed the Commission, stating they live just over the hill from the proposed Safety Center and there are no conditions regarding the visual impact on the neighboring properties. Bill Hofman stated this had been a concern originally, and the City had re-designed to move the buildings off of the bluff edge. The elevation of the building pad will be lowered by six feet and the natural grade will be retained as a berm around the northern and eastern perimeter of the project. Rombotis Farrow L'Heureux Schlehuber Smith Marcus McFadden MINUTE. Planning Commission Page 7 COMMISSIONERS Mrs. Grosse stated she did not want garages and maintenance buildings with lights; signage and uses that oould not be buffered twenty-four hours a day and wanted modifications to allow for the sensitivity of the Sunny Creek Area. Mr. Jim Hagaman, 5320 Sunny Creek Road, asked about the lights to be at the Safety Center, as they would have an effect on his property. He asked what had been done about the lights, the noise and the berm, and noted that eventually there would be a fire department there. Mr. Jim Clausen, 2002 Avenue of the Trees, stated he was active on Proposition E — and had expected to come here in favor of proceeding with this project. After listening to the neighbors, he felt the Commission should look very closely at this project and make certain it blends in with the area. He felt the neighbors should be given consideration and the noise and lighting problems should be solved. Mr. Clausen said he intended to follow this project closely. Since no one else wished to speak on this item, the public testimony was concluded at 7:35 p.m. In answer to Commission query, Mike Brooks said the maintenance building would be used one shift, basically during the daylight hours, just as it is done now. There will be heavy landscaping around this building and it will be attractive. As bo the doors going up—they will be opened in the morning and closed at the end of the work day. In the cooler weather, they could be opening and closing more, but will be electric doors and will not make a lot of noise. There is no planned outdoor maintenance. Chairman Rombotis asked whether a condition to not use after the hour of 8:00 p.m. or sunset would be objected to. Commissioner L'Heureux stated he had seen some very attractive industrial buildings, and asked whether Council had approved this design. Mike Brooks said they had and they liked this design. Commissioner Farrow stated he liked the design, but felt the lighting could be abusive, and asked whether a condition was needed to address that. Mike Brooks stated the lighting has been considered as far as aesthetics and in terms of impact. The lighting will be a low type of lighting in an attractive configuration and will be low solium. The twenty-four hour area will be around the police and fire, and where the police cars are parked. The rest of the yard will not be illuminated at night. There will be landscaping on the north and east sides between the project and the neighbors. Mr. Brooks reiterated how the grading will be done and the large berm to be left around the edge, with additional landscaping on the berm. MINUTLJ Planning Commission Page 8 COMMISSIONERS Chairman Rombotis asked about a helicopter pad and Mr. Brooks stated that plan had been dropped. Planning Commission adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2385, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL OSE PERMIT FDR THE DEVELOPMENT OP THE CITY OF CARLSBAD'S SAFETY CENTER ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY A HALF MILE NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD AND EL CAMINO REAL. Added conditions: Appropriately address sensitivity of lighting and concern about mitigating that lighting; and also with landscaping on the north side, noting its sensitive view from the north side; also a second access that would either be the extension of Palmer Way or one that would meet approval of the City Engineer, based on the concerns expressed by this Commission prior to occupancy. Limiting the hours of the maintenance external to the building—7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. RECESS; Chairman Rombotis declared a recess at 7:50 p.m. and the Commission re-convened at 7:59 p.m., with all Members present. DISCUSSION ITEMS; 6. PCD-68 - NORTH COUNTY UNCpLN/HERCURY - Request to expand an auto dealership on the east side of Paseo Del Norte in Car Country. Bill Hofman, Principal Planner, gave the presentation on this item as contained in the staff report, and he referred to the added condition contained in the memorandum dated November 28, 1984. Planning Comnission adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2384, APPROVING A REQUEST TO EXPAND AN ADTO DEALERSHIP ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 5434 PASEO DEL NORTE ON THE EAST SIDE OF PASEO DEL NORTE IN CAR COUNTRY. 7. PCD-76 - CALIFORNIA BUILDERS - Request for approval of a Planning Commission Determination for a 12-unit apartment project at 2659 Jefferson Street, on the west side of Jefferson Street, north of Laguna Drive, in the R-3 zone. Charles Grimm, Principal Planner, gave the presentation on this item as contained in the staff report, using a transparency showing the site. He used wall maps showing the elevations of the project and stated the project met all requirements for approval. Rombotis Farrow L'Heureux Schlehuber Smith Marcus McFadden Rombotis Farrow L'Heureux Schlehuber Smith Marcus McFadden MINUTE. , Planning Commission Page 9 COMMISSIONERS Planning Commission approved the Negative Declaration issued by the Land Use Planning Manager and adopted the following Resolution- RESOLUTION NO. 2383, APPROVING A TWELVE UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT ON .5 ACRES OF PROPERTY AT 2659 JEFFERSON STREET, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET, NORTH OF LflGUNA DRIVE. Added condition contained in November 28, 1984 memorandum. 8. PCD-61 - WEBER - Request for a Planning Commission Determination to allow a 13-unit apartment project located on the south side of Tamarack Avenue, 120 feet east of Garfield Street. Bill Hofman Principal Planner, gave the presentation on this item as contained in the staff report, using a transparency showing the site. He used a wall chart to show the proposed project and stated staff was recommending denial, due to the traffic impact, and the narrowness of the lot. The project meets the standards of R-3, but not at the high end of the density. In answer to query, staff suggested the project start at the minimum—20 units per acre. Commissioner Farrow asked about the parking, and was told some spaces would be difficult to get into. He also felt the corridor effect on the driveway should be addressed, and suggested adding landscaping at the entrance to break that effect. He concluded, stating with a few modifications he could support the project. Bill Hofman added that on this type of lot it is difficult to design a project without creating the corridor effect. Commissioner McFadden inquired about the right-of-way for Tamarack and Mr. Brown used a wall map to show the existing line of Tamarack and the proposed project. He stated any new right-of-way would come from the opposite side of the street, which would eliminate condemnation of any structures. Staff determined that density is based on units and not number of bedrooms. Mr. Ken Chriss, representing Weber, explained the project and the setback. He stated they had staggered the buildings to eliminate the long driveway feeling. He added that space 12 could be modified and made easier to enter. Mr. Chriss stated the major item was Tamarack, as Council has taken a wide right-of-way and not built to full standards. He felt there would be more traffic inpact from outside of the community than from this project. He added the project fit well into the neighborhood and was at an effective density. Rombotis Farrow L'Heureux Schlehuber Smith Marcus McFadden MINUTLJ Plannino Conrdssion Page 10 COMMISSIONERS Mr. Jim Weber, 580 Beach Avenue, stated he had two points to make; many projects are three stories, and this is only two-story. It is also woody and blends in well. He thought the problem in front could be mitigated by landscaping. Using a wall map, Mr. Weber showed how the buildings had been placed bo help eliminate the long driveway. He stated the one-bedroom units would limit the number of cars and people. Commissioner Schlehuber stated the driveway did not bother him, but the density did, and he felt it should not be above the mid-range of 25. Chairman Rombotis stated he could support the project, and if Tamarack is widened, the street could support more cars. Commissioner Marcus stated concern about the recreational facilities. Commissioner Smith was concerned about the density. He suggested dropping one unit and adding amenities. Commissioner Schlehuber stated if above-mid-range density is given without amenities, a precedent would be set. Planning Commission directed staff to prepare a Resolution approving PCD-61, and adding a condition that parking space 112 be re-designed and that landscaping be provided to break up the driveway. 9. Item 19 has been continued. 10. PCD-72 - BALLATQRE - Request for approval of a Planning Commission Determination for a 24-unit apartment project at 319-331 Acacia Stret, on the south side of Acacia Street between Garfield Street and the AT&SF Railroad in the R-3 zone. Charles Grimm, Principal Planner, gave the presentation on this item as contained in the staff report, using a transparency to show the site. He used a wall map showing the elevations of the project and explained the amenities of the proposed project. Another wall chart was used to show the recreational area. Mr. Grimm explained the amenities were quite generous for an apartment complex, and 15 of the units will have garages; all will have a patio or deck, and there will be a large ojimuii recreational area. Mr. Jack Ballatore, 17442 Burton, San Diego, project designer and builder, stated there was a tot lot in the back of the project and 41 percent of the space in landscaping. There is a two-to-one parking ratio, and, in faact, he stated the project is a bit over-designed for the area. Commissioner Farrow questioned the linear driveway and staff indicated this was mitigated by the addition of stamped concrete and landscaping. Rombotis Farrow L'Heureux Schlehuber Smith Marcus McFadden MINUTE Planning Commission Page 11 COMMISSIONERS Planning Commission approved the Negative Declaration issued by the Land Use Planning Manager and adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2382, APPROVING A TWENTY-TOUR UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT ON .87 ACRES AT 319-331 ACACIA STREET, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ACACIA STREET, BETWEEN GARFTELD STREET AND THE AT&SP RAILROAD. RESOLUTION; Planning Commission passed a Resolution of Appreciation of Willis Rawlins by unanimous acclaim. ADJOURNMENT; By proper notion, the Meeting of November 28, 1984, was adjourned at 8;AS p.m. Respectfully submitted, MIKE HOLZMILLER Land Use Planning Manager Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk MEETING ARE ALSO TAPED AND KEPT ON FILE UNTIL THE MINUTES ARE APPROVED. Rombotis Farrow L'Heureux Schlehuber Smith Marcus McFadden Weekly Report - January 4, 1985 CITY MANAGER'S NEWSLETTER Calendar: — Mon./Jan. 7, 3:00 PM — Mon., Jan. 1, 6:00 PM — Tues., Jan. 8, 6:00 PM — Wed., Jan. 9, 5:00 PM — Wed., Jan. 9, 6:00 PM — Wed., Jan. 9, 6:30 PM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Council Chambers WASTE-ENERGY BRIEFING Council Chambers CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers DESIGN REVIEW Council Chambers PLANNING COMMISSION Council Chambers CHAMBER of COMMERCE Installation of Officers TWIN INNS MAYOR CASLER will present the City's "Citizen of the Year" award at the Chamber of Commerce dinner on Jan. 9, 6:30 PM, TWIN INNS. Ray Ede (last year's honoree), Juanita Rhodes, and Jack Jardine served on the selection committee for 1985. LAFCO SPHERES of INFLUENCE have been adopted for the Carlsbad area. So there is no moratorium on annexations as far as LAFCO is concerned. COUNCIL POLICY is that no annexations will be processed before July 1, 1985 - pending General Plan review. COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT reception to honor DON MacLEOD for 17 year's service and to welcome SUSAN HAASL will be held at Olympic Hotel, Mon., Jan. 14, 6:30 PM. COME ALIVE IN '85 MODULARS were installed Jan. 3 and will be ready for occupancy Jan. 10. This will add 2,400 sq. ft. to City Hall. Watch for Finance Dept. "OPEN HOUSE" annoucement soon after their move-in on Jan. 11. CITY HOUSING DEPT. has received additional funds from HUD. This will assist with rental payments for 15 more units - 10 of these must be for seniors. CITY'S QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER coming in Feb. will have Marje Howard-Jones as a contributing writer. ARMY-NAVY CROSSING SIGNAL installation is now complete. Power connection by SDG&E will occur late next week. CARLSBAD BLVD. and POINSETTIA LANE INTERSECTION is scheduled for Council approval to advertise for bids on Jan. 15. Project will provide median opening and traffic signal at a new inter- section that will be created when Poinsettia Lane bridge is completed. VIRTUE IS ITS OWN PUNISHMENT COUNCILMAN PETTINE will have office hours the second Thurs. of each month commencing Jan. 10, 6:30 PM, Council Conference Room. WELCOME ON BOARD to Mike Harrington, new Code Enforcement Officer. He was formerly with the City of Oceanside serving as Asst. Code Enforcement Officer. DEBBIE NEVILLE has been elected Chair of the City/County Personnel Association for 1985 - CONGRATULATIONS! ADDITIONAL DATES TO REMEMBER: —• Jan. 16 - 17 New Mayor/Council Members Conference Irvine, CA — Jan. 18 - 19 Annual Policy Makers' Workshop San Marcos — Jan. 23 - 26 Employee Relations Institute Oakland — Feb. 2 Manager/Council Retreat Carlsbad — March 23-26 Congressional/City Conference Washington, D.C. -2- Weekly Report - January 11, 1985 CITY MANAGER'S NEWSLETTER Calendar: — Mon. , Jan. 14, 6:30 PM — Tues., Jan. 15, 6:00 PM — Wed., Jan. 16, 5:30 PM — Thurs., Jan. 17, 9:00 AM — Fri., Sat., Jan. 18, 19 — Tues., ilan. 29, o:00 PM CRMWD Reception Olympic Hotel Council Meeting Council Chambers Sundowner Boys and Girls Club 3115 State St. Palomar Airport Advisory Council Chambers Policy Makers' Workshop Quails Inn, San Marcos Council Meeting Council Chambers CARLSBAD BLVD. STORM DRAIN from Tamarack to AGUA HEDTONDA LAGOON will be on Jan. 15 agenda. Low bidder - Thibodo Const. , $131,099.70. CHASE FIELD RESTROOMS can be rehabilitated for $35,000. Council will be asked to OK plans and call for bids Jan. 15. VILLAGE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS are ready to go to bid. 30 signs will cost $6800. CAR COUNTRY SIGNS are again on Council agenda Jan. 15. Planning Commission is recommending flexibility to allow more than one sign per dealer as long as signs are safe and not "cluttered." A WISE MAN TURNS CHANCE INTO GOOD FORTUNE! LIBRARY BOARD MEETING scheduled for Jan. 16 has been changed to Jan. 30, 3:00 PM, LA COSTA BRANCH LIBRARY. OPEN HOUSE at the branch will follow from 5 - 7 PM in the expanded facility. TOTAL BUS PASSENGERS carried by North County Transit in Oct., 1984 was 707,797 - that's 11% above 1983. PARK DRIVE has been torn up for two years north of CALAVO. Contractor/owner has ignored City Engineer pleas to finish the job. CITY ATTY. now has the case and has initiated legal action against bonding company. CARLSBAD SCHOOL BOARD is asking for public input on Jan. 12, 9AM - Noon and Jan. 15, 7-9 PM. Subject: What kind of school superintendent do you want? INFO furnished IRS by City listed 510 full and part-time employees were paid a total of $8,112,788 with $85,000 in deferred compensation for 1984. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE REVIEW COMMITTEE applications are nearing the 50 mark. FOR EVERY ACTION, THERE IS AN EQUAL AND OPPOSITE CRITICISM: CARLSBAD CABLEVISION has advised City of its intent to deregulate under state law and to increase its basic service rate from $11.95 to $13.95 per month commencing March 1. La Costa Cable is also expected to file shortly. GENERAL PLAN REVIEW will be top priority for Land Use Planning staff for next six months. Bobbie Hoder will be transferred to Planning to assist in coordinating citizen committee meeting. HUNT MASTER PLAN for developing 1700 acres north of lagoon expected to be filed with City next week. Continued hearing on annexation is scheduled for Council agenda Jan. 22. COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) study has been completed by City's communication consultant. Recommendation is that the City purchase a computer and necessary software to provide automatic radio dispatch to police, fire and ambulance radio unit. Study indicates automatic system will speed up response time to emergencies, ;stop. human errors, maintain needed records, reduce manpower, and provide room for growth and for contracting with other emergency agencies in North County. Cost of $250,000 can be covered by savings over the first 3 years. Full report scheduled for Jan. 22 Council meeting. CIP will be on Jan. 29 Council agenda for review and con- sideration for additional appropriations. MOVING DAY was Fri. for Finance Dept. and City Clerk/Central Services. Finace Dept. will occupy new modulars on Elm Ave. side of City Hall beginning Mon. City Clerk staff will use space vacated by Finance. Elizabeth Fairchild will relocate to same space. Council Member offices will be ready in 4-5 weeks after painting is complete and furniture arrives. Eng. Capital Proj. Division will move to modulars next Thurs. -2-