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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-03-23; Planning Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF MEETING OF CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION March 23, 1953 Meeting called to order by Chairman Sutton at 7:05 p. m. Present besides tb Chairman were Commissioners Bond, Smith, Grmseth, Stringer, Mayor McClellan, Public Works Direct-or Barter, and City Attorney Smith. 0 ,f:. I,. Minutes of the meeting of March SkkLwere briefed by Secretary Smith, and approved. Secretary Smith read the agenda, and it was decided to take up first the matters in which those present were interested. Secretary Smith reviewed Notice of public Hearing to consider the reclassification, at the initiation of the Planning Commission, of the area bounded by Las Flores Drive, California State Hlghway XI-SD-BB, Laguna Drive, and the easterly boundary of Nna Vista'Gardens and the southerly and northerly pro$ongation thereof, from Zom R-1 to a zone to be designated as R-lB, providing for single-family dwelliqs on a building site area of 6000 square feet, with minimum frontage of 50 feet on a dedicated street. Chaiman Sutton outlined the area on the map. Arthr Snyder was present and stated that he was the owner of' property within this area, presently zoned R-2, and that he was opposed to changing this R-2 area to Ft-lB, After discussion, Col, Gronseth moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the reclassification of this territory from R-1 to 3-lB, except that portion lying north of Laguna Drive, now zoned R-2, Seconded by Col. Smith. A11 ayes, motion carried, Time of hearing, 15 minutes. Secretary Smith read a memorandum from the City Council returning the matter of tb proposed division of lots submitted by G. C, Hill of 3643 barns Street to the Planning Commission for further study, as it was found that the reconanendation of the Planning Commission, to divide the four lots into three, could not be cawried out because of a building under construction on one of the lots. Mr. Hill was present, also Mr. Boyd, his contractor, and both were questioned as to locations of the two houses on the property, and it was brought out that. the house now under construction has a 5-foot side yard, illegal in an R-1 zone. Different possibilities were suggested but since no solution could be -1- reached, b. Bond moved that this matter be tabled until April 13th, so that members could make a personal investigation and field trip, and that the City Attorney be asked to interpret the situation as out- lined by Mrs. Hayes, attorney for Hr. Hill. Seconded by Mr. Stringer. Five ayes, Col. Grmseth voting nay, Motion carried. Col. Gronseth had earlier made a motion that a recommendation of denial be made to the City Council, which motion received no second. Time of hearing, 25 minute s , Secretary Smith reviewed the Notice of fiblic Hearlw, on the ap- plication of Bernard L, RObtbson and Anita Robinson for special use per- mit to allow the construction of a trailer court on the following de- scribed property, located in a C-l zme: Lot 24, Seaside Lands, 2630 State Street, Carlsbad; and for zone variance to permit a reduction of front yard from 50 feet to 25 feet on the sa.m property. Mr. Robinson sulmitted a letter of consent, siped by approximately 90 surrounding owners and business men, and no om appeared in protest to the applica- tion. General A. A, Gladden and Mrs. Gladden spoke in support of the application, quoting statistics taken in a survey by the T. C, M. A. showing that the average income of trailer residents is above ths aver- age national income, and cited instances in our own county (San Diego's xission Bay area, Escondhdo, and others) md other resort areas, notably in Florida, where trailers are planned for, invited, and properly licensed and regulabed and are an asset to their communities. Secretary Smith disagreed, quoting an article by J. H. Couden, Mayor of Manlius, New York, to the effect that many municipalities are adopting rigid measures and stiff license fees against trailers to secure f'ran the occupants a just proportion of the costs of the civic benefits received by them and for which they pay no taxes and accept no responsibilities; also that many advanced communities bar trailers entirely. Other mem- bers were in favor of establishing specific areas for this purpose and suggested that more time be taken so that the matter corrld be thorough- ly studied Prom all angles. Mr. McClellan stated that he felt that the present zoning ordinance would permit trailer courts in either a C-2 or M-1 zone without the issuance of a special use permit, and that, if it is the desire of the people that no trailer parks should be permitted, -2- then a recommendation should be made to the CIty Council that the or- dinance be changed. There was also a difference of opinion amone the members as to whether the establishment of a trailer court affected only the immediate neighborhood or the entire community. Bill Fry urged a realistic attitude toward the trailer situation by designating an area for trailers and letting them in, and pointed out that the manufacture of trailers is ncw an important industry, that today’s trailers are a fine piece of herdto stay. up many times \ equipment and not a detriment to the comrmnity, and are He stated that the problem, if turned down now, would cane again, and urged that a solution be attempted as soon as 7 possible, Mr. Stringer moved that, since no objections were filed to the application, the Planning Commission approve the Bernard L, Robin- son and Anita Robinson applicatign for special use permit for a trailer court, but that it be with.h3ld until April 13th, and that by that time some rules and regulations concerning trailer cwrts be worked out. Seconded by Mr. Bond. Col. Grcmseth moved that the motion be amended to table the application until the Planning Commission decides whether or not trailer courts are going to be approved wherever requested, or def- inite locations selected and recommended for them. UP. Stringer would not permit the amendment. Col. Gronseth stated that he felt that this is a very serious problem of the community and its fubre, not just of the immediate neighborhood, and felt it should be thoroughly studied from all angles, and, if it is recognized that trailer courts are good or necessary, to select and recommend to the City Council a definite location, with proper zoning for trailer courts. City Attorney Smith stated that he was in process of drafting 8 regulatory ordinance on trailer courts, requested by tbe Parks and Recreation Committee. Vote on the motion: ayes, McClellan, Barter, Strinper, Bond; nays, Smith, Gronseth, and Sutton, Motion carried. The question of the variance requested was discussed, and it was decided that a reduction as requested, from 50 to 25 feet front yard setback, would brhg the construction too close to the street. Mr. McClellan moved that a variance to permit reduction of front yard Set- back from 50 to 35 feet be recommended to the Cj-ty Council, on the Bernard L. Wcibtxmm application. Seconded by Id??. Stringer. Ayes, - 3- Mcclellan, Sutton, Strinper, Bond, Grmseth, Smith. Nays, Mr. Barter. Motion carried. Time of hearing, 55 minutes. After a 15-minute recess, Chairmm Sutton reconvened the Planning Commission at 9:15 p. m. Secretary Smith reviewed the application of Lawrence Felt for special use yormit to establish a trailer court on property described as Lots 14 and 15, Tract 97, Carlsbad Lands; an3 letter accompanying same. Letters of protest were read from the following neighboring owners: Mrs. W. A. Worton, W. C. Quebedeaux, George Jackson, Benj. F, Taylor, Millard Haymore, K. L. Becker, Grry Archbold, 0; M. Morris, Albert Polhamus, Dr, J. W. Miller, ard Mrs. Gerald Sparling. Mr, Becker and Kr. Jackson spoke briefly, aubstantiating their protests. Mr. Felt was also present and stated that his property was in a c-1 erne, which permits such use where a special use permit is obtained. After discussion, Mr. Bond moved that denial of the application of Lawrence Felt for special use permit be recommended to the City council, in view of' the numerous protests from surrounding owners that such use cannot be permitted without detriment to the neighborhood. Seconded by Mr. Stringer, All ayes, motion carried.. Time of hearing, 30 minutes. Secretary Smith read the application of John A. Hier, 3264 High- lwd Drive, for variance to permit reduction of rear yard setback from 50 to 34 Feet on property described as Lots H and G, Cedar Hill. addi- tion, Alexander Beller Tract, on Forest Avenue between Highlard and Spruce Street. Bill Pry, contractor for Mr. ."ier, explained reasons, partly topographical, why the variance is requirad, and stated that a street is Luo be cut through the middle of the property, off Forest Avenue; also that Ih?, Hier expects to apply for rezoning of the proper- ty to Zone R-1. Mr. Claud Fennel was present and stated that the house be hg built by &? . Hier will be a very fine development for Carlsbad, Col. Smith moved that a hearing be set on tb Hier application on April 13th, at 7:OO p. rn. Seconded by Br. Bond. All ayes, motion carried. Secretary Smith read the application of Security Trust and Savings Bank for variance to permit reduction of front yard setback from 50 feet to40 feet to allow construction of an addition to the bank build- ing on property described as a portion Of Lot 10, Tract 106, Carlsbad - 4- Lands. Mr. Stringer moved that a hearing he set on the application of Security Trust Pi Savings Bank on April 13th, at 7:OO p. m. Seconded by Xr, Bond, All ayes, motion carried. Secretary Smith read the application of E. Thacher for reclassi- fication of property described as the Southwesterly 376.70 feet of the Northeasterly 990.47 feet of Tract 233, Since the application was not completed as to zone to which reclassification was desired, Col. Gron- seth moved that the application be tabled to the next meeting, and Myso Dusenbury, agent for Kr. Thacher, asked to ascertain the desires of neighboring owners and then make a specific application. Seconded by Er. bond. All ayes, motion carried. Secretary Smith read the application of R, H. Sonnemm and Jane Sonneman for reclassification from R-2 to c-2 on property described as Lots 29 to 32, inclusive, in Block 56, Carlsbad Townsite. Secretary Smith moved that the application be set for hearing on April 13th at 7:OO p. m. Seconded by fiIr Bond. All ayes, motion carried. Secretary Smith read a letter from the Division of Real Estate giving notice of filing of subdivision Palm Vista Map No, 2969 on Narch 16, 1953, Letter was' filed. Secretary Sath read a letter f'rom Professor Eisner of the Uni- versity of Southern California, in reply to the letter written him as to whether his students would undergake a project on Carlsbad simi- lar to the one made on Fontana, in which Professor Eisner advised that it was considered impractical because of the distance between Carlsbad and the University. Chairman Sutton stated that he called Professor Liefer of the State College regarding this same subject, but had been advised that it was pmtty late in the semester to start such a project; however, that they would be glad to talk it over with the Planning Commission. Secretary Smith asked Mr. Barter whether the zoning map was being kept up to date. Mr. Barter stated that changes were being made as the ordinances became effective. It was suggested that the Plmning Commission recommend to the City Council that the fee posted with an application for reclassifica- tion be not returned to the applicant in event rezoning is denied. After discussion, Col. Smith moved that fees charged for either zme variance or reclassification be not returned to the applicant, mgard- less of the action taken by the Council on the application. Seconded by Mr. Stringer. A11 ayes, motion carried. The question of whether the City Clerk should be authorized to set hearings on applications for valaiances and reclassification, and ad-vertise them, without holding same for the action of the Planning Commission, was discussed, but no action taken. After discussion, Ccl. Gronseth moved that the second definition of the "Automobile Court or Campt1, on Page 2, Paragraph 2, of Ordinance #9005, which reads - "Land used or intend-ed to be used for camping purposes by automobile transients . be deleted from Ordinance #9005. Seconded by Mr. Barter. All ayes, motion carried. Chairman Sutton announced tb t ths Board of the San Diego County Planning Congress will meet monthly, at luncheon meetings, and that the first meeting is on April 2nd at 12:30 at Escondido. He stated that he wmld like to have someone else sit on the Board,, since he is in San Diego during the day, but it was pointed out that most of the cities are in the San Diego area, and it would seem practica 1 for him to re- present Carlsbad. He stated he would like to have one or two more members at tend the Es condi do meeting a It was suggested that some very strict ordinances dealing with regulation, fees, etc. of trailer courts should be obtained and studied very carefully. It was agreed tMt the Planning Commission meet as a Committee on &nday, hrch 30th, at 7:30 p. m., .to work on the problems presented by trailer court applications, There being no furtbr business to come before the Comissian, the meeting was declared adjourned at 1l:lS p. m. Respectfully submitted, I X. M. Smith, Secretary -6-