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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-08-27; Planning Commission; MinutesCOhAIvilSStONERS w CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: PLANNING COMMISSION DATE OF MEETING: August 27, 1968 TIME OF MEETING: 7:30 P. M. PLACE OF MEETING: C0unc.i 1 Chambers ROLL GALL I Also present were City Attorney Wilson, Assistant City Engineer Spano, Planning Director Olinghouse, and Assistant City Planner Johnston. AP.PROVAL OF MINUTES: (a) Minutes of the regular meet 1968, were approved as submitted ing of August 13, WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: (a) San Diego County Planning Congress: 1968 Fall Meeting, Friday, September 27, 1968, the Bronze Room, La Mesa - Topic: "Impact on San Diego County of Future State Highway Plans". The Secretary asked that reserva*ions for those planning to attend be made with the Recording Secretary. Reservations must be made by September 23, 1968. (b) League of California Cities - announcing to all City Officials the 70th Annual Conference of the California League of Cities, Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, October 13-16, 1968. All reservations will be handled on the first-come, first-serve basis. Advance registrations must be mailed on or before September 27, 1968. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: (a) The Cha'irman welcomed Councilmen to the meeting and stated that he will with the Commission. (b) The Planning Director stated that the plan for a scenic corridor through Carlsbad should first be presented in the form of a preliminary plan to be studied by the Planning Commission. It was agreed that this be considered at a later date. PUBLIC HEARING: (a) RECLASSIFICATION AND SPECIF.IC PLAN - To consider an application for a zone change from R-1 to R-3 (Residential-Mulitiple) and for a specific plan; located Northerly of Laguna Drive to Knowles Avenue from Interstate 5 Freeway Westerly to Davis Avenue, being Parcel 1, Book 156, Page 164, and Parcels 2 thru 8, Book 155, Page 164, of the Assessor's Map of San Diego County. Applicants: Forest J. Brady, et al. Notice of hearing was read. The Secretary certified that property owners in the area were notified and that publication was given and then read the appl i cation. Present Absent Motion Ayes y' i L c I K Y Y CITY OF CAWSBAD -2- (a) Letter dated August 21, 1968, from G. E. Sprint, of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company, stated their field investigation has been completed and find that gas and electric facilities are available to serve the property. They recommend that before any con? struction is started the owners contact their office to determine electric padmount locations and gas meter locations at the proposed building sites. (b) Letter dated August 20, 1968, addressed to Mr. E. J. Olinghouse, from Howard C. Harmon, District Superintendent of the Carlsbad City Schools, stated that the copy of the specific plan of Brady Zone Change will be brought to the attention of the Board of. Trustees and that it is doubtful that any comments or suggestions will be made. (c) Letter dated August 21, 1968, from J.B. Askew, M.D., Health Officer of the City of Carlsbad, stating their recommendations concerning the Brady Zone Change. The Planning Director presented the zone change and specific plan reports of the facts resulting from the staff investigation. He presented and explained a model of the specific plan and a map referred to as Exhibit "A". He stated that the model was pre- pared by the Planning Staff and indicates the land- scaping, density and parkfng requirements, property lines, ingress and egress and all- building locations. He indicated and pointed out the warious accesses Prom streets and stated that there are 20 accesses of ingress and egress. There is really no determin- ation of what parcel should be developed first. The development will be more sporadic. unless developed by one developer, ,. .. . _. The Assistant City Engineer presented the Engineering Report and stated that the Engineering Department has reviewed the subject specificeplan and it is recommend.ed that the applicant submit a tentative map showing the proposed improvements as well as the Topography of the area: They also recommended that any re-zoning be subject to the requirement of the subdivision ordinance with specific requirements set forth in the resolution approving the tentative map . submitted by the applicant. The Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from the applicant or his representative. MR. ROYCE BOND, 240 Chinquapin, Carlsbad, stated he has talked to many of the property Owners and they seem to be in favor of the plan and that Mr. Brady, as he understands, has looked at the specific plan and has given his approval. He remarked that it is going to be a higher rental area than he had intended to develop, as it is a little more expensive than he had hoped it would be. His piece of property will have 9 units developed which will run approximately 150 to 160 dollars a month for each unit. COMMISSIONERS Mr. Bond also stated that his plans for the present time are to submit the.exact layout and to get an architect to submit a floor plan. He remarked that he knew Mr. Brady is going to sell his property and that if he got a reasonable price he would also sell his property. HARRY TRUAX, 4125 Harbor Drive, Carlsbad, stated that he did like the looks of the specific plan. He stated that the Engineering Department is recommend- ing that a tentative map be submitted showing the proposed street improvements, One of the basic reasons of granting a specific plan was to eliminate the filing of a tentative map. He stated that only the developer would have to submit his plans, which he would have to meet the conditions and make all the public improvements that are designated in the speci- ffi c P1 an. The Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from any others wishing to speak in favor of the application. As there were no others wishing to speak in favor, the Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from anyone wishing to speak in opposition of the application. There were no others wishing to speak in opposition, so the Chairman declared the public hearing closed at 8:08 P. M. When questioned if the developmentwould be adequate to develop in units rather than one development, the Planning Director stated that the Planning Staff prepared this plan keeping in mind it would not be developed as one unit. He stated that they have more or less considered this plan as one development, but remarked that it could be developed in units. When quesitoned if the zone change could be contin- gent with the specific.plan, so that the Commission can be assured that it will be developed with the concepts of the specific plan, the City Attorney stated that it has been suggested that the zone change be effected when the final subdivision map has been approved, which would include an agreement with the conditions approved by the Engineering Depar ment. It also has been suggested that the plan become finally approved when the zone change becomes effected. When questioned how the installing and upgrading the size of the lines'would be handled, the Assistant City Engineer stated that they have no idea of how the property is going to be developed. The property may be developed individually or as one unit, this is the reason they are requesting the tentative map. When questioned if there are sewer lines located in that area, Mr. Spano stated he believed there were. sewer lines, but believed that one of the sewers is under size. CO"1SSIONERS -4- Mr. Truax inquired on what grounds is a final map required for a zone change. Mr. Spano stated he believed the only City ordinance which requires public improvements is the Subdivision Ordinance. He pointed out that the Engineering Department will need public improvements prepared by a private engineer which will be approved by the City Engineer, due to the fact of the number of property owners involved in the specific plan. After a general discussion, a motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 533-A recommending approval for change .@zone from R-1 to R-3 on said property for the following reasons: 1. That the proposed zone change, with the condition: stated in the specific plan, fulfills the density requirements desirable in the area. 2. That the proposed zone change conforms to the concepts of the General Plan. Resolution No. 533-A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1 TO R-3 ON PROPERTY NORTHERLY OF LAGUNA DRIVE TO KNOWLES AVENUE FROM INTERSTATE 5 FREEWAY WESTERLY TO DAVIS AVENUE, subject to the conditions that 'this zone change become effective only if and when and as those portions of subject property upon which a final subdivision map, secured by an approved subdivision improvement agreement, has been recorded, was ado.pted by title only and further reading waived. A.motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 568, recom- mending the adoption of a specific plan for Forest J. Brady, et a1 on said property for the following reasoBs : 1. That the specific plan fulfills the density requirements desirable, in that area. 2. That the specific plan conforms to the concepts of the General Plan. Resolution No. 568. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR FOREST J. BRADY, ET AL ON PROPERTY NORTHERLY OF LAGUNA DRIVE TO KNOWLES AVENUE FROM INTERSTATE 5 FREEWAY WESTERLY TO DAVIS AVENUE, subject to the conditions recommended by the various City agencies and utility companies, that Item 1 thru 11 inclusive be followed as prescribed in Resolution No. 568; and subject to the condition that this specific plan shall become finally effective only if and when and as to those portions of the subject property which become finally zoned R-3, was adopted by title only and further reading waived. Motion Roll Call Ayes Noes Motion Roll Call Ayes \ -5- ~. c .. .,-Am*" T OLD BUSINESS: f (a) San Diego Planning Congress. Secretary Jose stated that Glenn E. McComas, President of the San ' Diego Planning Congress, was not able to attend this meeting, but will be able to attend the Planning Commission Meeting of September loth, in order to explain the problems that have in the Planning Congress. 6 tseY\ (b) Memorandum re-: Post Office Appeal A memorandum was received by the Planning Commission, dated August 22, 1968, from the City Council, stating that at their meeting of August 20th they concluded the hearing on the appeal of a rezone and conditional use permit in this matter. The Council is inclined t reverse the Commission's decision and to grant the requests for the reasons that they beli.eve they had additional information presented to them, which was not presented to the Commission at the time of their hearing. This decision is made with mixed emotions and is made on the assurance by Mr. King of the Post Office Department that he will continue to consider a site opposite City Hall on Elm Avenue. Chairman Little stated that he would like to get excerpts from the minutes of the Council Meeting so that the Commission can study this matter. A petition of 102 signatures, received September 4, 1968, from Interested Citizens, M.erchants, and Businessmen of the City of Carlsbad, requesting denial of the proposed site. Three (3) petitions of 130 signatures,,received August 20, 1968, requesting approval of the proposed site. Secretary Jose agreed with Chairman Little,that the Commission delay action for the opportunity to review the minutes of the August 20, 1968,Council Meeting. When questioned if this matter was referred back to the Commission for discussion, the City Attorney stated that this would not be a public hearing. The Council is requesting a further report from the Commission stating they do agree or do not agree with the Council's action. Mr. Nelson, a Carlsbad realtor, inquired what the time limit is for the Commission to answer the Council's request. The City Attorney stated f,lj@ !Commfc,+oii.fias '4Q,4ays from this date and that the Council has 20 days after the Commission returns theiriyepbrt to them. A motion was made to delay action on this matter in order for the Commission to review the minutes of the Council Meeting of August 20, 1968. i \ Motion Ayes .? COMMISSIONERS I I -6- (e) Secretary Jose distributed invitations for the dedication. of the new City Hall to each Commissioner in order for them to invite the guest they wish to attend. NE.W BUSINESS: (a) Policy on Specific Plans. The Planning Direc.tor read a memorandum, dated August 15, 1968, addressed to the City Manager, in regards to the-Statement of Policy Regarding Specific Plans and stated that before presenting this to the City Council he would like the Commission to consider this policy and approve it. Chairman Little felt that it is a good policy and would be to everyone’s advantage. A motion was made that the Commission request the Council to consider this statement of policy regard- ing specific plans. (b) Garfield Specific Plan The Planning Director brought to the Commission’s attention that the Planning Staff has been approachec by a number of residents, requesting a zone change on a large area of Carlsbad in the vicinity of Gar- field Street and Tamarack Avenue. They are requestir these zones to be changed to an R-3 zone. He stated that he is r.equesting that the Planning Staff prepare a specific plan in order to control the density in the area. He pointed out that there will be a petition of signatures presented to the Commission in the last meeting of October. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the m.eeting was adjourned at 9:04 P. M. Respectfully submitted, TONI J. DERRIGO, Recording Secretary