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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-02-25; Planning Commission; Minutes~ "iTY J OF CARLSBAD -- COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF : PLANNING COMMISSION DATE OF MEETING: February 25, 1969 TIME OF MEETING: 7:30 P. M. PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers I ROLL CALL Also present were City Attorney Wilson, Assistant Cit Engineer Spano, Assistant City Planner Johnston, and Planning Director Olinghouse. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (a) Minutes of the regular meeting of January 28, 1969, were approved as submitted. (b) Minutes of the regular meeting of February 11, 1969, were approved as submitted. I WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS : I (a) There were no written communications. I ORRL COMMUNICATIONS: I (a) Housing Element Support Documents The Planning Director distributed a report entitled ''Housing Element of the General Plan" and. stated this wiil be the first series of support docu- ments. This approach might help unvail specific problems and consider them in terms of relationships with other problems and situations. The Support Document #1 was acknowledged .by the Commission. I PUBLIC HEARINGS: (a) RECLASSIFICATION - continued, - To consider an application for a zone change from R-1 to C-2; locatel on the Southwesterly corner of Chestnut Avenue and El Camino Real.' Applicant: Marvin S. Humphreys. Letter dated, February 11, 1969, addressed to the Planning Commission, from Attorney Russell W. Grosse, stating that his client, Marvin Humphreys does hereby withdraw his petition for change of zone. (b) RECLASSIFICATION - continued, - To- consider an application for a zone change from R-1 to R-3; locatel at 701 Magnolia Avenue, on the Southerly. side of Mag- nolia Avenue, between Jefferson Street and the A.T. & S.F. Railroad. Applicant: G. Howard Robertshaw and Everett C. McClung. I Present Absent Motion Ayes Absent Motion Ayes Abstain Absent COMMISSIONERS -2- Memorandum'dated February 7, 1969, addressed to the Planning Commission, from the Planning Director stating that the applicant has not submitted a specific plan as requested by the Planning Commission and recommend that the hearing be continued until the meeting of March 25, 1969. It was agreed by the Commission that subject applic- ation be continued until the meeting of March 25, 196 (c) RECLASSIFICATION AND SPECIFIC PLAN - To consider a specific plan and an application for change of zone from R-A-10,000 to C-2; located on the Southeasterly corner of Palomar AirDort Road and Lowder Lane. Notice of hearing was read. The Secretary certified that property owners in the area were notifed and that publication was given and then read the applica- tion. Letter dated February 19, 1969, addressed to the Planning Commission, from W. R. Dotson, Advance Planning Engineer, of the Division of Highways, stat- ing that at the present time they have no route studi which would effect this property. The Planning Directo-r presented the Planning Report of facts resulting from the staff investigation and also a specific plan of the proposed rezoning and showing surrounding property owners. The Assistant City Engineer presented the Engineering Department's Report, dated January.20, 1969, and stated that the report is as presented at the January .28, 1969, meeting. The Chairman announced the C.ommission would now hear from the applicant or his representative. -MR. MAURER, representative, had no comments and felt that everything was in order. Chairman Jose questioned if they could protect the City in making a more conclusive type statement on the specific plan other than restricting just auto type uses. When questioned, Mr. Maurer stated that, at the pre- sent time, a car dealer is interested -in this propert He stated that they will.not develop anything that will be a detriment to the City. When questioned, the Pianning Director pointed out that a wrecking yard would not be permitted in the proposed C-2 Zone. There were no others present wishing to speak in favor, so the Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from anyone wishing to speak in opposition. COMMISSIONERS -3- ~~~ ~- ~- ~~~ ~ ~~~~ As there was no one present wishing to speak in opposition, the Chairman declared' the public hearing closed at 8:04 P. M. After further discussion, a motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 595, recommending approval of zone change from R-A-10,000 to C-2 on said property for the following reasons: 1. That subject application is in conformance with the General Plan. 2. That the C-2 zone, as restricted by the specific plan, constitues a logical and compatible use of the property. Resolution No. 595. A RESOLUTION OF THE CARLSBAD C.IT1 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-A-10,000 TO C-2 ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF PALOMAR AIRPORl ROAD AND LOWDER LANE, was adopted by title only and further reading waived. After due discussion, a motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 600, recommending to City Council the adoption of a specific plan for Paul and Magdalena Ecke on said property for the following reasons: 1. That C-2 zone, as restricted by the specific plan constitues a logical and compatible use of the property. 2. That the area to the South has been zoned in the past to a manufacturing area and the commercial area to the West was re-zoned with a precise plan. Resolution No. 600, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR PAUL AND MAGDALENA ECKE, ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD AND LOWDER LANE, subject to the conditions 1 thru 4 listed in the specific plan, entitled "Exhibit A", and subject to the conditions listed 1 thru 8,inclusive; in the Engineering Depart- ment's Report; was adopted by title only and further reading waived. (dl RECLASSIFICATION - To consider an application for a zone chanae from R-1 to R-2 located on the Easterly side of Garfield Street,-between ChinuuaDin Avenue anc Date Avenue, Applicants: Charles and. Virginia Raliegh and Mrs. Jesse L. Milliken. 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 applica- tion. Motion Roll Call Ayes Absent Motion Roll Call Ayes Absent -4 - COMMISSIONERS The Planning Director presented a map showing the location of the property and the surrounding property owners and also the zoning in the area. He read the Planning Department Report of facts resulting from the staff investigation of the property stating that since subject property is in an area which should be higher density in the future, the Planning Department recommends approval. The Assistant City Engineer presented the Engineering Department's Report and stated that it is recommended that full street improvements consisting of curb, gutter, sidewalk and pavement be constructed along. frontages of both lots and satisfactory arrangements to participates in this replacement of the water line be made. The Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from the Applicant or his representative. MRS. C. F. RALIEGH, applicant, only remarked that they would like to develop a duplex on this prowrty and would request that this property be rezoned to R-2. She also stated that Mrs. Milliken also wants to develop a duplex on her property. When questioned, the City Attorney stated that normal1 conditions are not put on zone changes. The only time conditions would be added is if the changing of zone is a higher use and would render the existing facilities or public improvements inadequate. The Assistant City Engineer remarked that this is what would be required 'to bring the public facilities, adjoining that lot, up to City Standards. These conditions were recommended on the original specific plan and if this zone change were contingent upon a specific plan,then these conditions would be the requirements. He stated that it is possible that the zone change for these two parcels would not have that great of demand for these improvements, but it is possible this entire area will be rezoned in the futur There were no others preeent wishing to speak in favor so the Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from anyone wishing to speak in opposition. There was no one present wishing to speak in oppositia so the Chairman declared the public hearing closed at 8:36 P. M. After further discussion, a motion was made to adopt Resolution NO. 601, recommending to City Council change of zone from R-1 to R-2 on said property for th following reasons: 1. That the proposed zone change is in confor- mance with the General Plan. 2. That the proposed' zone change constitues a logical use of the property. -5- Resolution No. 601. A RESOLUTION OF THE CAFSSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL CHANGE OF ZONE FROM -R-1 TO R-2 ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF GARFIELD STREET, BETWEEN CHINQUA- PIN AVENUE AND DATE AVENUE, sub3ect to the conditions that a future street agreement shall be entered into uith the City; was adopted by title only azad further reading Wutnd. OLD BUSINESS: (a) Resolution for Conduct of Planning Commission Meetings - City Attorney. The City Attorney presented a resolution establishing rules and regulations for conduct of. Planning Commis- sion Business, which basically relies on Roberts Rule! of Order. He felt that this would simplify the hear- isi3a and givo a basis for making rulings in the futurc kfter discussion, it was agreed that copies of this resolution be distributed to the Commissioners for study and be discussed at the next regular Commission neeting. NEW BUSINESS : (a) Off-street Parking Requirements - Residential Zone. Ilhe Planning Director informed the Commission that thi: natter was brought before the City Council as a recom- nendation by the Traffic Safety Commission to change Dff-street parking requirements in residential zones. He remarked that he informed the Council and would like to inform the Commission that the staff was ?reparing an amendment to the zoning ordinance which sould consider these changes. rhe Commission acknowledged this report from the Plann- ing Director. (b) Off-shore Drillinq :ommissioner Little informed the Commission that a Letter was sent to the oil agencies from the City Zouncil stating their objections to the off-shore killing. He stated that he would like to inform :he Council that they have the Commissio'n's support. 2ouncilman Neiswender, Council Liason, stated that the Zity Council went on record by adopting a resolution stating that they endorsed the stand made by the City )f Oceanside in opposition in drilling of any well off- shore. COMMISSIONERS lotion toll Call lye s lbsent -6- COMMISSIONERS After further discussion, a motion was made that a letter be.composed of subject matter stating that the Commission is in opposition to the off-shore drilling, ADJOURNMENT: (a) By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:53 P. M. Respectfully submitted, TONI J. KEANE, Recording Secretary Motion Ayes Absent