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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-06-24; Planning Commission; MinutesC.1 TY MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: OF CARLSbAD PLANNING COMMlSStON JUNE 24, 1969 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROLL CALL: City Staff representatives present: Stuart Wilson, Joe Spano, Dick Osburn, Bob J,ohnston, and Joe Olinghouse. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (a) Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of June 4, 1969 Mere approved as submitted; (b) Minutes of the regular meeting of June 10, 1969 Mere approved as corrected. VJRITfEN COMMUNICATIONS: (a) A letter from Attorney Russell W. Grosse, 804 3rd Street, Oceanside, dated June 12, 1969, to the Plannin Commission, requested certain areas in the City be re- zoned to R-3 property and this property was show-n on a attached location sketch. It was also stated that eac Df said property owners had signed a petition to reque th i s reton i ng. Discussion followed as to the Commission's peroga tive in such a case and upon questioning, Mr. Oling- 'louse clarified that if this were in fact a matter of a rezoning for the best interests of the City, then th zommission could take action; however, if otherwise, i nlould be more applicable to consider each individual applicatian. It was noted that portions of this area lad been applied for rezoning before and at that time, there had been considerable opposition on the part of adjacent homeowners. Inasmuch as the letter stated that an application would he filed if the Commission did not wish to take action at this time, it was agree this would be the best way to handle it. The motion w made to advise the attorney(for the petitioners) to make application to the City for rezoning this area. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no Oral Communica t ions. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (a) Continued - RECLASSIFICATION AND SPECIFIC PLA To consider application for Zone Change from R-1 to C- XGeneral-Commercial) on property located at 1045 Grand Avenue, Southeasterly and of Grand Avenue, Westerly of Interstate 5 Freeway - Applicant: John H. Grant. A letter from the Planning Department dated June 16, was read and requested a continuation of this public hearing until the meeting of August 26, 1969, to allow sufficient time to establish a final boundary for the Specific Plan, to meet with the applicant to discuss specific uses for the property, and to have an informa meeting with the neighborqtng property owners to discus the proposed project. Following a brief discussion of the many requirements on this Specific Plan, the motio Mas made to continue the hearing as recommended, to August 26, 1969. COMMlSSIONE85 resent bsen t ot ion Yes bsent otion Yes bsent lotion ,yes ,bsent otion Yes bsent X CITY OF CARLSBAD -2- (b) TENTATIVE MAP - To consider application for Tenta' tive Map containing 16 lots - Carlsbad' Industrial Park located Easterly of El Camino Real and approximately 4,000 feet North of Palomar Airp0r.t Road; Applicant: RalDh J. Palmer. The Planning Director read the Staff Report dated June 1.1, 1969 in full, giving the background on this portio1 of a Tentative Map submittal and approval by the Com- mission in April 1968; that map containing 54 acres, expired in May 1969. The Staff Report recommended ap- proval of this industrial development and listed 23 Conditions of Approval. Exhibit A was shown and brief1 to the Commission, as to the boundaries, sewer, water and access street for this development. Commissioner Palmateer requested clarification from thc Planning Director on the City's recent "Planned Indus- trial Zone" and this particular industrial development as well as the lot size and requirements for same. The applicant, RALPH J. PALMER, was present and gave a brief history of the original map application and this present one for 16 lots on approximately 29 acres. He raised two questions on the "Conditions for Approval'.' as contained in Staff Report previously read. 1) The City's requirement for sidewalks along El Camino Real was questioned, unless this requirement were conformed to all along El Camino. A recent development that did not have such a requirement was cited. 2) A decision as to who would supply water to his development was requested -- City of Carlsbad water district or the CMWD -.- and Mr. Palmer cited inconsistencies with othe in this area. he Engineering and Planning Departments discussed the vailability of City water to this project and noted he nearest service was near the new mobile home park, nd some distance away. Mr. Spano stated that since he industrial park was within the City, they could sei t and application would have to be made to the water istrict. It was further noted the question of water ervice has been a problem repeatedly in considering pplications for development in this area. It was fel, hat this problem must be resolved in view of potentia evelopment near the airport and near El Camino Real. he City Attorney volunteered that several attorneys, ncluding the attorney for the water district, were cu ently studying this problem of water service for that rea, and it was hoped something could be resolved in he near future. He felt the Commission could=proceed nder the assumption the City can,supply water for thi! evelopment. here were no others present to speak for or against his application and the public hearing was closed at :O5 P.M. Commission discussion followed on the point aised by the applicant. Items 14 and 16 of the "Con- itions of Approval'' were cited and it was made clear hat if the applicant requested a waiver of the side- alks requirement at a later date, this would have to e decided by the City Council. Upon questioning the reasoning for the sidewalk requirement, Mr. Spano stal COMMlSSlONERS CITY OF CARLSBAD -3- th.at whenever and wherever possible, the policy is to require sidewalks for new development. Commissioner Dewhurst cited Item 14 of the Report re- garding streets conforming to Coun.ty standards, pendin County improvement of El Camino Real and he felt this Mas an absolute necessity in view of increased use of El Camino and its future role as a major artery for th City. Commissioner Little recalled discussions in the past about the County adding runways at Palomar Airport and the proximity of this development should this take pla It was later decided there would be satisfactory dis- tance from the airport even if additional runway is 3ventually built. Councilman Neiswender was present snd upon questioning, he advised that these County-run airports had recently become the responsibility of the County's Administrative Department and they wou1.d be reviewing Palomar and other airports for some time. de further added he felt street improvements along El Camino Real could be made at the time the County sub- nits its final grade for El Camino Real. It was agree that just when the County's widening program might be zxpected was unknown. 1 motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 628, recomme ling to the Council a Tentative Subdivision Map for Zarlsbad industrial Park, subject to the Conditions of lpproval set forth in Staff Report and adding Item 24 regarding sidewalks along El Camino Real. IESOLUTION NO. 628, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARLSBAD CITY )LANNI.NG COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL A rENTATlVE MAP OF CARLSBAD INDUSTRIAL PARK, identified )y title only and further reading wai.ved; this recomme iation is subject to the "Conditions of Approval" as ;et forth in Staff Rep0r.t dated June 11, 1969, Items 1 through 23, inclusive; adding Item 24 to read: "If, at jome future time, and with the exception of Items No. 14 and 16, the Carlsbad City Council shall deem necess to waive installation of sidewalks in line with street improvements covered in these items, these sidewalks jhall be completed at such time as the County of San D jubmits its final grade for widening of El Camino Real OLD BUSINESS: (a) Memorandum re appealed Amendment to Speci'fPc Pla-n to allow auto-related uses; Appltcant: Paul Ecke, Pl'an ning Commission Resolution No. ,613 Denying. The City ManagerEs memorandum dated June 19 was read regarding City Councill's granting of amendment to thi's Specific Plan to allow auto-related uses? and requeste the Commission's report back per the 0rdi.nance require ment. It was the unanimous opinion of the Cornmisspone that they acted in good judgment in denying the amend- ment allowing auto-related uses because this created a "unplanned area" and, there are already 3 expsti'ng sta tions in the same area. Chairman Jose noted thi-s; i.s not a freeway-oriented station and will therefore not be allowed the same size sign per the City"s new si'gn ordinance. Comm ditions and requ ssioner Palmateer felt all other con. rements origi-nally placed on the Spec COMMISSIONERS !. Motion Ayes Ab-sent 'Y 190 I ? P ic .I COMMISSIONERS CITY OF -4- CARLSBAD Plan should. certainly be complied with. The Commissio directed the Planning Department to draft a reply to t Council incorporating th-ese comments. This was agreed to by a voice vote. (b) Continued - Reauests for House Moves - To conside two applications for house moves; decision from Plan- ning Commission as required by the Ordinance; Applican Jack McCoy - 4 house moves and James A. Scanlon - one house move. (1) Application of Jack McCoy - The Planning Dire tor reviewed the application for tiouse moves as submit It w'as added that the Staff Report and recommendation of the Building Department had been previously stated. The applicant was present and had nothing further to add in his behalf and there were none in the audience to speak in favor or opposition of the proposed house moves. The Building Inspector had nothing to add but upon questioning, he did reiterate his department's reasons for recommending these houses not be moved. Th public hearing being closed, the Commission discussed the individual houses in question and Mr. Osburn answe all questions on each of these units. It was further noted by Mr. Osburn that a street deadends on this property (985 Laguna Drive) and it was therefore neces ary for a Planning Commission-decision regarding any proposed use of this property. In discussing what constituted good or bad land use fo this type of area, the Planning Director read four poi which established this fact. He added the Planning Department did not believe this application to be the best use of the property, in light of the City's plans and hoped-for developed there. A motion was made to deny the application of Mr. Jack McCoy to move four houses to property at 985 Laguna Drive, for the following reasons: 1) This would not be the highest or best use of the land and, 2) This would possibly be a detrimental effect on future development in this area. (2) Application of James A. Scanlon - This ap- plication had not been heard before and is a request to move one dwell ing from 2790 Madison Ave to 1240 Pin Avenue. The Planning Director read a report dated May 28, 1969, wherein it was stated the wood frame dwellin at 2790 Madison Ave had been inspected and would requi corrections to meet present building standards. Also he had conferred with the Build'ing Inspector and con- curred in his Mr. Osburn was stated that th able change in of the freeway be subject to code and wil 1 r I ecommendation to deny this application. questioned as to his reasons to deny an s particular area will undergo consider the near future, in line with completio widening. Many of the houses there wil nspection under the new City building e required to make corrections or be i b condemned. This house to be moved is of the same type construction and age as those already there and wi 11 not represent an improvement to the area. JAMES A. SCANLON, 2955 Elmwood-Street, was present a'nd presented the background for his request. He stated th house to be moved was well built and over a period of : .. >. !d. :d :S Mot ion Ayes Absent L -. . . . - COMMISSIONERS CITY OF CARLSBAD -5- ls'years, there had been no problems with it. He wis to utilize the house on Madison Ave for as long as PO ble, knowing it would not last indefinitely even afte the required corrections,were made and, pending whate changes may take place in the area. sometime in the fu Mr. Osburn presented to polaroid prints of the house to the Commission for their viewing. There were none in the audience to speak in favor or against this app cation and the public hearing was closed. Discussion followed on subject house and.proposed location and vJhat possible corrections would be needed after being moved. Also, the changes to be undergone in this are and when this might occur were covered. It was agree that should the house be moved, it would have to con- form to the building code covering it. A motion was made to approve the application for one house move by James A. Scanlon, from'2790 Madison Ave to 1240 Pine Avenue in the City of Carlsbad, for the following reasons: 1) This will not represent a detr n.ent to the surrounding area and, 2) At the present time, it appears to be the best use of the land. Following this action, the Building Inspector suggest1 that a policy might well be established covering futu requests for house moves, which his department would be required to submit to the Commission. This could bl based on a minimum dwelling size and would have to be added to the zoning ordinance. The Planning Commissil could then request a report on the circumstances sur- rounding the request. The Commission agreed a policl dith guidelines would be helpful and a motion was the1 nade requiring the Planning and Building Departments to prepare and submit a proposed Amendment for the Or1 -tance, giving guidelines for future house move reques such as minimum footage, age of the house, condition, stc. This policy should be presented to the Commissic 3rior to the next request for house move submitted to them. IEW BUSINESS: (a) Resolution of Intention No. 67 - Amendment of thc lrdinance regarding Service Stations - Notice of Pub1 iearing to be held.July 22, 1969. rhis proposed amendment regarding service stat'ions be :ontrolled by a Conditional Use Permit was briefly di! :ussed and some of the points specified therein were :larified by the Planning Director. Mr. Olinghouse did ask, if there were any comments or proposed addit, ions to this amendment, that these be submitted to thc Planning Department prior to the public hearing on Ju 22, 1969. A motion was made to adopt Resolution of Intention No 67 regarding the public hearing date for this propose amendment. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 67, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD DECLARlNG ITS INTENTION TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 'N 9060 BY ADDING SUBPARAGRAPH 26 TO SECTtON 1400, ARTIC i 1- -e. Motion Ayes Noes Absent Mot ion Ayes Absent I Mot ion Ayes Absent - ., - COMMISSIONERS CITY OF -6- CARLSBAD 14, REGARDING SERVICE STATIONS, AND ADDING TO SECTION 1404, ARTICLE 14, "CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL FOR AUTO- RELATED USES" LISTED UNDER PERMtTTED USES, SECTION 140 ARTICLE 14. Notice of public hearing to be held July 22, 1969 at 7:30 P.M. will be given according to law. (b) A League of California Cities brochure and attach note from the City Clerk requesting early return of a1 hotel reservations to that office was discussed, advis of the Annual Fall Convention in San Francisco for the dates September 28 through October 1, 1969. The Chair man took a poll of those commissioners who wanted to attend and discussed the possibility of only a certain number being able to attend account of possible budget cuts regarding travel and per diem. It was agreed by all who have attended previous conventions that this was a most worthwhile instruction and learning session for newly appointed planning commissioners. The Plan- ning Department was requested to submit the following listed names for Commission representation, and the brochure is to be duplicated and sent out to all those listed: Jack Forman, Robert Little, Dr. Roy Palmateer Donald Dewhurst, Chairman Jose and the newest member, B i 11 Hermsen. (c) Commissioner Palmateer advised the Commission tha the question of City parks was becoming a major proble He wanted to suggest that informal meetings with Parks and Recreation Commission, Council and Commission memb and Engineering and Planning staff be held as soon as possible, inviting the public for "round-table" type discussions, but the public would not participate in the talks. In this way, it was hoped specific objecti could.be established and some existing problems resolv The Planning Department was requested to direct a memo andum to the City Manager, City Counc,il, City departrne and Parks & Recreation Commission advi'sing of the urge need for such a meeting, or meetings. The motion was made to so advise the City Council of the above suggestions and Planning Commission cooperat in the matter of the City's future parks and recreatio faci 1 ity program. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion th'e meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M and agreed to unanimously by voice vote, Respectfully submitted, RecordiKg"Secretary C, ed 1 in t m .. er ve ed r- nt nt i3 n S Mot ton n Ayes Absent Mot ton Absent 5 X