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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-01-12; Planning Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COWIISSION January 12, 1960 2- Minutes of December 22, 1959. It was moved by Comm. Jarvie and seconded by Corn. Thomas that the minutes of December 22, 1959, be approved as submitted. Six ayes, motion carried. 3- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications. / 4- WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS : a. The Secretary read a memorandum from the City Manager, together with a letter dated December 55, 1959, from the Woman's Club of Carlsbad regarding billboard signs along the freeway. (Commissioner Miller was present at 7:35 P.M. The Oath of Allegience was administered by the City Clerk to Commissioner Garth ii, Miller, the new member of the Planning Commission, Commissioner Miller was welcomed to the Planning Commission by Chairman Stringer and other members of the Conmission.) b. The Secretary read a letter dated December 30, 1959, from the City Hanaget of Escondido to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors regarding interim zoning for areas immediately adjacent to incorporated cities; and stated that this Commission had recently initiated a letter along this same lime. The Chairman stated that, in view of the action already taken by this Comnission, no action was in order at this time. c. The Secretary read a letter dated December 29, 1959, from the San Diego Chamber of Commerce regarding Helicopter Landing Facilities, It was the decision of the Comnission that no action could be taken at this time, 80 the letter was ordered filed, 5- TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP OF MAGNOLIA HILLS, The Secretary submitted the tentative subdivision map of Magnolia Hills to the Commission far their review and read the recommendations of the various departments end agencies, and a letter dated January 1, 1960, from H. 0. Sylvester, of 3546 Highland Dr. The Secretary referred to the Engineer's report and stated thet the proposed street referred to had originated with the Public Works Commission last spring; that Commission had sent a recom- mendation to the City Council recommending a street and storm drain, which was forwarded to the Planning Commission and, at the meeting on February 10, 1959, the Planning Comission considered the plan and discussed the fact that it would be feasible. The Secretary read paragraph 9 b. of the minutes of February 10, 1959, concerning this proposed street, The Secretary then called the Commission's attention to the fact that there has never been any public hearing on the proposed street and storm drain, and that it has no legal status. MR. JENKEN, the-City Engineer, submitted a contour map of the section in- dicatlng the location of the proposed street and storm drain. He stated that this was a very necessary street from the standpoint of drainage for that entire area; that it had been approved by the City Council and Planning Commission; and he thought a proposition might be worked out with the sub- divider. _MR. SCHULZE stated that he had talked with Mr. Jenken that morning, and if the access street could be reduced to 40' in width, they would be willing to offer for dedication a permanent easement 20' wide on the east boundary of the subdivision which would provide for the necessary drainage. IVIR. JENKEN stated that, being on a steep hill, a 40' street would be in order. MR. SLATER, the City Manager, stated that he was not'acquainted with the area yet, but was quite amazed at the fact that subdivlders did not provide for street lights,. curbs and sidewalks, which he considered necessary; that it would not hurt the subdivider to provide these things as the cost is passed on to the person who buys the property; that Carlsbad is a place everyone is proud of, but if we are going to have high standards, we will have to have subdividers who are willing to put in high class subdivisions; that he was glad to see that the drainage problem was being worked out; and that, as to street widths, he thought the standards should be set up and maintained. The Secretary then presented proposed Resolution No. 146 to the Commission for their review and read the conditions as set forth therein. Considerable discussion was given this matter by the Commission, during which it was considered advisable to retain the width of the access street at 50' because of the possibility of its being extended when the property north of this subdivision is improved; that the 8' drainage easement provided for by aesolution No. 146 would be sufficient as the property owner to the east would' be required to dedicate a similar strip, making a 16' wide drainage easement; that putting a street through in the location shown on this sub- division map would allow room for a second through street between Highland and Valley and would be preferable to having the one through street and drainage ditch as formerly proposed. Corn. Jarvie then asked if anyone present knew the capacity of the sewer plant, and if it could accommodate the subdivision, MRS.'SONNEMAN stated that she could not give the exact capacity, but it was her understanding the sewer plant could accommodate the subdivision; that the rehabilitation of the sewer plant had not been completed, but the funds had been voted and she did not think there would be any problem. MR. SCHULZE stated that it would probably be a lot sale but that this could change . More discussion was given this matter by the Commission, during which it was pointed out that it would be more feasible to have the utility poles in the street as planned by the utility companies because of the drainage ditch on the east side of the subdivision, and the fact that the lots on Highland Dr., which bordered the subdivision on the west, were already served by power poles on that street. It was then moved by Comm. Zahler and seconded by Connn. Jarvie that Resolution No. 146 be adopted, recommending to the City Council that the tentative map of Magnolia Hills be approved. The Chairman asked for a roll call vote. AYES: Chairman Stringer, Commissioners Zahler, Ward, ThOmeS, Miller NDES: Commissioner Netka. ABSENT: None. and Jervie. Resolution No. 146 adopted. MR.' DEWEY stated that, with reference to changing the name of the access street shown on the map as Magnolia Place, he would like to submit a list of names for approval at a later date, MR. SLATER stated that in the city where he was formerly City Manager, the tentative subdivision maps were submitted to the Fire Chief who checked them for street names as well as fire hydrants in order to avoid any pos- sible confusion in case of a fire. 6- ZnNING FOR EAST CARLSBAD ANNEXATION 2.1, The Secretary stated that the annexation of this property along EL Camino Real has been settled, although he was not sure if it had been signed by the Judge of the Court, so the Commission could proceed with the. zoning; that when property is annexed that has not been zoned, it automatically becomes R-1; that he did not know of the property owners' wishes and desires, but the property is currently being used for fanning; and that it might be well for the Chairman to appoint a committee to check into the matter and make recommendations. The Chairman stated that a committee could only find out what the present usage is; that he felt such property should be zoned R-A and then the owners could request a zone change when they subdivided or made some other use of the land; and then the Chairman eppainted a committee consisting of Commissioner Ward as Chairman, and Commissioners Zahler and Miller as memo bers, stating that both he and the Secretary would give any assistance they could. 7- DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE M ZONE SITES. The Secretary stated that this subject was brought up for discussion at the last City Council meeting by Councilman LaRoChe, wherein he pointed out the scarcity of Pi zones within the City of Carlsbad and the need for attracting business to the City to more or less divorce the City from economic depen- dency on Camp Pendleton; that it had been pointed out that there is an M zone south of Terramar and that M zoning had just been put on 75 acres of the Marron property; that Councilman LaRoche seemed to feel it was urgent that something be done on this matter; that the big problem was the com- parative lack of sewer facilities within the city limits as industrial sewerage was much more difficult to handle than domestic and that problem would have to be overcome before any large scale industrial development could be put in. . Considerable discussion was given this matter by the Commission, during which the sdction east of the railroad between Chestnut and Tamaratk was discussed’ as a possible’ site for small scale industry, but it was felt that a larger site was needed for heavy industry; and that where an industrial zone is adjacent to a residential zone, some control would have to be placed on the type of industry and structure of the buildings. MR. SLATER stated that in the city where he was formerly City Manager, a joint project on approximately 75 acres was worked out; that the area is adjacent to homes in the $30,000 to $40,000 price range and is very restric- tive as to the type of industry which can be built and architecture of the buildings; and that he would try to get some copies of the restrictions and regulations for information of the Commission. Respectfully submitted,