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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-08-28; Planning Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF THE CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING August 28, 1962 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. , by Chairman Ewald. Present besides the Chairman were Commissioners Davis, Ward, Palmer , Jarvie and Sonneman. Absent, Commissioner Grant. Approval of Minutes of August 14, 1962. A motion was made by Commissioner bonneman and seconded by Commissioner Palmer that the minutes of August z#, 1962 be approved as submitted. All ayes, motion carried. Written Communications. The Secretary read a letter from the Parks and Recreation Commission dated August 27, 1962, stating they had a special meeting for the purpose of making a recommendation regarding the width of secondary streets and the relationship of the parkway inkluded therein. A motion was passed on August 13, 1962, recomment ing to the City Council that all new secondary streets and all extensions of presently existing streets be planned to include a minimum of a four feet parkway on each side of the street between the curb and the sidewalk. They also requested that the City Council consider the recommendation of their Commission concerning the street tree plantings before any changes or improvements to existing streets are finalizedc If the Council should decide on placing the sidewalk contiguous to the curb, they requested that at least four fcet be allowed beyond the sidewalk on each side for a street tree planting area. They attached a list of arguments in favor of each metho5 of placing the sidewalk and hoped these recommendations will be considered when the Planning Commission makes their recommendation to the City Council. By common consent the letter was ordered filed. The Secretary read a memorandum from the City Council, dated August 22, 1962, stating that they concurred with the changes under consideration to the Master Stree. Plans as indicated in the Planning Commission's memorandum dated August 17, 196 The following ResoLution of Intention was presented for consideration: Resolution of Intention No. 32. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE PLANNING ADVERTISE FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE CARLSBAD CITY MASTER STREET PLAN, AND DECLARING FINDINGS OF FACT WHICH REQUIRE THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO ADOPT THIS RESOLUTION OF INTENTION, was unanimously adopted on Commissioner Sonneman's motion, seconded by Commissioner Jarvie. It was agreed to amend the Master Street Plan of the City of Carlsbad by deleting the proposed extension of Tamarack Avenue from Pi0 Pic0 Drive to El Camino Real via West Haven and Chestnut Avenue as a major street; by designating Chestnut Avenue from Monroe Street to El Camino Real as a secondary street with 62' minimum right of way with a 48' paved curb to curb roadway width; that Tamarack Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Pi0 Pic0 Drive remain a major street; that Tamarack Avenue from Pi0 Pic0 Drive to Park Drive, at a point approximately 1,100' south of intersection of Park Drive and Monroe Street, be designated as a secondary street with 68' right of way with 48' paved curb to curb roadway width, for the following reasons: SECRETARY OF' THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO _- A -2- 1. That it would be In the best interest of public necessity and convenience. 2. That it would be beneficial to the area and the community as a whole. The hearing on this Resolution of Intention No. 32 is to be on September 25, 1962. Oral Communications. There were no oral comrnuniccttions. Old Business. (a) Report on zoning East Carlsbad No. 2.2. Commissioners Sonnernan and Palmer and the Secretary are on a committee studying this zoning . The Secretary presented a map of the annexation to be sorted, and announced that the annexation was completed and recorded with the Secretary of State of the State of California and the Recorder of San Diego County on August 20, 1962. There are approximately 930 acres, plus or minus, in this annexation. Chairman Ewald asked if it would be advisable to establish ranch type zoning for minimum usage and suggested zoning for small ranches similar to those in Rancho Santa Fe. The Secretary reported that Kay Kalicka and associates would like their 155 acres zoned Potential M. Commissioner Davis’pctated that all of the potential was removed a couple of years ago as it was misleading. Commissioner Jarvie stated that he felt this would be a different situation. The Secretary reported that Potential was removed from the R-1 zones but they still can have potential zones. . There was a discussion on whether Mr. Kalicka would want this zoning at this time .’ The Secretary reported that it would benefit the adjoining property if this had a potential zone now rather than having it zoned R-A and then latzr zoning it M as this would come before the Planning Commission and the Council and they would have better control of the development of this propem. . Commissioner Sonnernan stated that she felt it would not detract from adjoining property if this were zoned with a Potential M. There was a discussion whether this property would be good M property, and it was felt that it would be better to have Potential M now than In have something go in . Later as the City would have better control, and some of the property is in a flight pattern. Tbe Secretary stated that the “Lets Wake Up and Grow Committee” is making a study and it is their present thinking that property near the airport should be zoned Industrial. He thinks personally that the City uhould annex everything south to Batiquitos Lagoon and definite steps shouid be bken to encourage property owners to the south to w& to annex. He met with Max Len, who owns 750 acres of prop”. -3- erty to the south and is a resident of Los Angeles, and he would have no objection to annexing to Carlsbad but sees no reason to annex to Carlsbad tmless they can offer him water, sewers, police and fire protection. Lowell A. Rathbun, City Engineer, stated the City is waiting to hear the results of the Vista Bond Election that day, before proceeding with the sewer plant. It was agreed to rezone all properties in the East Carlsbad Annexation No, 2.2 from R-1 to :I-A with the exception of certain properties which will be zoned with a potential M zone in order that the zoning of this particular property will conform to its present use and its most logical intended future use. Resolution of Intention No. 33. RESOLUTION OF MTENTION OF THE CARLSBAD mm DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING ERTY DESCRIBED AS ALL OF EAST CARLSBAD ANNEXATION NO. 2.2 IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, EXCEPTING THEREFROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY'S TAX ASSESSOR'S PARCELS 4, 7, 8 AND 9, BOOK 209, PAGE 020, WHICH WILL BE ZONED R-A WITH A POTENTIAL I'M" ZONE, was unanimously adopted on Com- missioner Palmer's motion, seconded by Commissioner Sonnernan. COMMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR A ZONE CHANGE monf R-1 TO R-A ON PROE The Hearing is to be scheduled for September 25, 1962. It was agreed that properties in the East Carlsbad Annexaticy No. 2.2 belongitlg to the Carlsbad Municipal Water District and City of Carlsbad should have a Condition Use Permit for their operations. Resolution of Intention No. 34. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CARLSBA3 erry PLANNING COMn/ffSSIOf'J DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF THE PLA~~G COMMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERJL:!T TO ALLOW PUBLIC UTILITY OPERATIONS AT CALAVERAS LAKE AND SQ?\J.'RFS DAM SITE IN EAST CARLSBAD ANNEXATION NO. 2.2 IN THE CITY OF CARL.C,DAD, was unanimously adopted on Commissioner Sonneman's motion, seconded by Commis- sioner Jarhe. - The hearing for this Resolution of Intention is to be held on Se2tember 25, 1962. Commissioner Palmer withdrew all of the opposition he had presented previously. (b) Recommendations of the Engineering Department on height limitations on buildinn s . City Engineer, Lowell A. Rathbun asked the Comxnission to clarify whether they wished a general recommendation for height limitation or if tlre Commission was referring to the technical definition of height. It was agreed that the recommenda- tion requested was to merely clarify definition of height. Commissioner Palmer stated that he thought Commissioner Grant brought up a goo point when he suggested at a previous meeting that this could be handled by a Con- ditional Use Permit. There was a discussion about what areas would have height limitations. The Secretary pointed out that the highest ground elevation in the City is at Shefflers on Chestnut Avenue and believes it would not be over 350' above sea level, Highland Drive has a lower altitude and if they have 70' height limitation , all higher buildings would have a detrimental cffect on that rise. He has had a number of complaints from residents in the Eiighlands about the height of Encino Gas and ETlectric plant. It was pointed out that even 50' would impair the ocem view from Highland Drive, and that the hotel and restaurant and the Twin Inns on Carlsbad Boulevard are approximately 3 stories. The lagoon property and ocean should be given great consideration regarding blocking off the view. It was the generzl belief that it would not be detrimental if they have a high building where the Royal Palms is or along thc east side of Garfield. Chairman Ewald stated that the property owners could almost have 3 stories below the road on the west side of Ocean Street. By common consent it was agreed to carry this over for further study. (c) Lagoon zoning was carried over to another meeting. New Business. (a) Discussion on future lot splits. Mr. Rathbun recommended that lot splits require the property owner.to construct basic improvements such as water lines , drains , sewers and street improvements to the center of the street, similar to subdivisions. Lot splits would require surveying and monumentation. He stated that the engineering departmetlt would not have any more work than at the present time as the recommendatioa would require property owners to submit plans for improvements as needed by the City. There was discussion regarding problems of sewerage and enforcing the ordinance. Commissioner Palmer stated that it had cost him $1,000. to have this sewer put in at his place and that his neighbors have not paid a cent toward the sewer and still have a septic tank. The Secretary reported that it was illegal to repair a septic tank if sewers are available. Mr. Rathbun stated that the Building and Health Departments are making a good effort to police this. There was a discussion regarding whether a permit was required to pump cesspools and that people suffer a great deal before they will report their neighbors. Permits are required to repair but not to pump septic tanks and cesspools. Mr. Rathbun stated that the discussion on future lot splits just refers to public improvements on public property and property owners or subdividers will be re- quired to submit surety or deposit as subdivisions do to guarantee improvements. Normally they could include these improvements in financing for the building before a lot split was approved, however, in any case they would have to guarantee that improvements would be constructed. In many cases prospective buyers fail to see that all the improvements have not been completed. The City of Oceanside has beer requiring improvements by Resolution for lot splits for some time Lot splits will -5- not require as much engineering and would get by for possibly as little as $1,000. per lot . The minimum frontage for two lots would be 120'. There was discussion regarding escrow financing future improvements. When an owner is going to sell, arrangements will have to be made to guarantee the City that improvements will be put in before granting lot splits. Mr. Rathbun stated that the City now has cases where the property is too small for subdividing and by going through the present procedure of splitting lots, i. e. , Dr. Palmateer will have about 8 lots and over a two-year period could split the lots without putting in improvements. There was a discussion on panhandle lots. The Secretary stated that the panhandle part and frontage of the remaining lot would require improvements to the center of the street and if the street was already improved they would not be required to put any more public improvements in. Commissioner Palmer stated that the proposed extension of Las mores will create Lot frontage for about 4 lots for a neighbor of his. All of the improvements will be paid and he could split his lots. Mr. Rathbun stated that he believed the sewer comes down to the lower part of Las Flores so there would be a sewer improvement also. Upon motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Palmer, it was unanimously agreed that the Secretary send a memorandum to the City Counc'L approving this amendment and concurring with the recommendations of the dty Engineer regarding the public improvements required for future lot splits. Commissioner Sonneman asked about the strip on Jefferson Street that had not been ' paved. Mr. Rathbun stated that the street was being reconstructed and a property owner is working now on a petition for curb,gutter and sidewalk. The street will be complh to the gutter at the time this has been constructed. New Business. Chairman Ewald asked the City Engineer about getting a street in between Highland and Valley on Oak as the lots are deep and the property is landlocked. There was discussion about landlocked property in the middle of blocks and ways for getting into this property. Mr. Rathbun stated that prople are building on key lots now and it is extremely difficult to get all property owners to agree on a street opening if someone in the middle of the affected property will not go along with the proposal. Commissioner Davis called attention to Section 418 of Ordinance No. 9050, Paragraph (c), Final Subdivision Maps processed by the City. At the present time the final subdivision map does not come before the Commission, as the Chairman of the Planning Commission signs this and then it goes to the Council and the Coixnc.' approves this assuming that the Planning Commission has approved this. He stated that he thinks this section should be changed so the Chairman of the Planning Com- mission does not have the right to sign this without it coming before the Planning Commission as there is no tentative map that does not have changes made in grades fills and excavations. -6 - Commissioner Sonneman stated that she feels the engineers do too much now and that the subdivider's engineer should work this out. Mr. Rathbun stated he was in favor of the final map coming before the Planning Commission as he agrees there are many detaibwhich cannot be presented on the tentative map. The Secretary stated that it could be a matter of policy that all final maps come before the Planning Commission before going to the Council, and it would remove any ambiguity. Upon motion by Commissioner Sonneman, seconded by Commissioner Davis, it was unanimously agreed that a policy be adopted that all final subdivision maps be returned to the Planning Commission for their approval before going to the Council. Mr. Rathbun stated that the final map on Holiday Manor is ready for approval and will come up before the Council at their next meeting and suggested that a committe be appointed to study this in order not to delay it. Chairman Ewald appointed a committee of Davis, Jarvie and Mr. Rathbun to study this map. Ad jo urnment . By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Jh. PRICE$Secretary