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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-01-27; Planning Commission; Minutes4 r- MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEET PLANNING COMMISSION ING: JANUARY 27, 1970 TIME OF MEETING: 7:30 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF CARLSBAD ROLL CALL: City Staff representatives present: Stuart Wi'lson, Joe Spano, Girard Anear, E. J. Olinghouse and Robert A. Johnston. Councilman Neiswender was also present in the audience. Commissioners Hermsen and Gullett were present at 7:35 and 7:40 P.M., respectively. APPROVAL OF MJNUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of January 13, 1970 were'approved as submitted, by unanimous voice vote ap proval. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: (a) The Chairman read a letter from the San Diego County Planning Congress - Board of Directors, trans- mitting a special ballot to be polled at this meeting, regarding disolving the Planning Congress, due to lack of attendence in past months. Voting is required of all member cities and the ballot was passed to the Commissioners prior to the vote on the various questio contained therein. Mr. Olinghouse commented that he had received word from the County that, as of the most recent return of the voting, nine cities supported the move to abolish this group, and one in favor of retain ing it. Following discussion, a unanimous vote to dis olve the organization and, a 5-to-1 vote in favor of giving any remaining funds to a San Diego State schola ship was recorded on the ballot and this is to be for- warded to Mr. Cherrier, secretary of CPC in San Diego. The Commission also voted to remain in CPC, should it be voted to keep it active in the County. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (a) Continued - RECLASSIFICATION & SPECIFIC PLAN - To consider application for Zone Change from R-1 To C-2 and Specific Plan, located at 1045 Grand Ave on the SE end of Grand Ave, Westerly of Int. 5; Applicant: John H- Grant The Chairman read a letter dated 1/21/70 from National Business Investments, Inc., John H. Grant, President, in which the subject applications were withdrawn, to allow time for complete development plans, at whl'ch ti a new application will be presented to the Commission. The motion was duly made and unanimously recel'ved to withdraw the subject application, per the applfcant's request. (b) Continued - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - Pre-Annexati To consider application to allow Mobile Homes Park on approximately 110 acres, located Southerly of Palomar Airport Road and Easterly of Lowder Lane; Applicant; Andrew McRevnolds Mr. Olinghouse presented the Staff Report of 1/16/70, \., \ COMMl SSlONERS 'resent lbsent b : lotion \ye s Qsent 1 : CITY OF CARLSBAD COMMISSIONERS -3- th.is application without bias or wtth a view towards any proposed moritorium on these developments now pend ing before the Council. A motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 650,-grantin a Conditional Use.Permit for Mobile Homes Park, subjec to annexation to the City of Carlsbad; for the follow- The vote being tied, there was no action taken by the Commission on this application. The City Attorney was consulted and subsequently advised Mr. Campbell regard ing the status of this application, i.e., they could reapply to the Commission for another hearing, or it could be appealed to the Council. (c) Continued - CHANGE OF ZONE & ADOPTION OF MASTER PLAN - To consider application for Change from R-A-10 to P-C and Adoption of Master Plan on approximately 163 acres, located between Jefferson and El Camino Real, proposed Elm Ave and proposed Marron Roads, more commonly known as the "Hosp Grove"; Applicant: Kamar Construction Company City Attorney Wilson advised that inasmuch as this was a continued item from the meeting of December 23, 1969 and at that time, Commissioners Hermsen and Dewhurst were absent, only four of those present tonite could vote following the hearing and, four affirmative votes were required for it to pass. The applicant was so advised and he stated he preferred to have the matter heard as planned. Mr. Spano presented a report from his department, to clarify certain questions regarding dumping of fl'll on and near the proposed Elm Street alignment and Fal-. con Hills Unit No. 4 homes. It was stated a developer had been given permission to dump fill and had exceede that allowed and it would be removed. He proceeded to sketch on the blackboard how this fill had affected th future elevation of Elm Avenue and those living nearby Fire Chief Anear stated it was his duty to advise the citizens of the seasonal fire danger of the hot and dry conditions sometimes encountered in the Hosp Grove which presented a potential fire threat to the City. MR. JERRY ROMBOTIS, 3505 Charter' Oak Drive, was presen as applicant for Kamar Construction Company. He stated they had now and previously had nothing to do with the design features of Elm Avenue extension, in that this was the plan of an engineering firm hired by the Ctty and they had only planned their development around thl" existing design. He also read the pointscset forth in the Housing Element recently adopted by the City, for Planned Community developments, and stated their plans met all of these recommendations. The Chairman introduced two new items of corrrespondenc crrv OF CARLSBAD -4- reg.arding this application; one, from the Ad Hoc Com- mittee of Parks and Open' Space, who hearily endorsed the Hosp Grove proposal and, another from a J. Hughes of Carlsbad, requesting the City to purchase this are for -a public park and the Commission to deny the pres application. R-ICHARD GOODWIN., 3240 Canyon Street, commented on the proposed public park wl'thin the green belt area to 6e dedicated to the City, whl'ch he felt should be looked at again because it is a 30-ft. ravine and contai'ns unsafe conditions. MRS. DOROTHY GUEVARA, 2202 Highland Drive, commented on unsafe conditions in the porposed dedicated park and wished to know if a fence would be erected Getwee this area and her property, which boards on' it. The public hearing was then 'closed at 8:55 P.M. Commission discussion allowedas to- the definite advan tages to the City in the P-C Zone over the Resident'l'a zoning, now existing;retaining the most amount of nat ural beauty in the area through the proposed develop- ment; and, past concern and planning for the develop- ment of this particular site. The Chairman addedirhe hoped some of those not in favor of this development had avaiied themselves of the opportun-ity to study the exhibits and zoning concept in question, which Ra been the reason for this continuation from DecemBer 23rd. The motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 652, recommending to the City Council a Change of Zone fro R-A-10,000 to Planned Community Zone and Adoption of Master Plan for the area known as the 'Hasp Grove"; for the reasons set forth in Staff Report dated Decem 16, 1969, and the Conditions of Approval as set forth in subject report. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 652 - A Resolution recommending to the City Councl'l a Change of Zone fro: R-A-10,000 to P-C [Planned Community) Zone, and Adopt of a Master Plan, on property located between Jeffers Street and El Camino Real, and proposed Marron Road a the planned extenstion of Elm Avenue; subject to the Conditions of Approval and for the reasons given i'n Staff Report dated December 16, 1969. (d) VARIANCES - To consider application for reductio in Front, Side and Rear Yard Setbacks, at 2687 Ocean Street, on Western side of Ocean Street at the Westcr Terminus of Beech Ave; Applicant: Bayshore Inns. Mr. Olingbouse presented tfie Staff Report dated Janua 20, 1970, covering the general details and reasons fo variances requested, to permit construction of a 59-u and six-story motel, measuring a maximum of 35 feet from the centerline of grade of Ocean Street, The sta recommendation requested the sl'de yard variance be denied and front and rear yard setbacks to 5 feet be allowed, subject to certain conditfons (Items 1 thru COMMISSIONERS . CITY OF CARLSBAD -5- MR. WENDELL. BUTCHER, 2687 Ocean Street, and represent? tive for the developer, Bayshore Inns, stated they wished to have the five ~(5) feet side yard vartance a1 in that this seriously effected the number of units ar the design they are proposing. (Exhibit A displayed) MARY L. BICKSBY, 2680 Ocean Street, stated she was ir favor of this proposed building, in that she felt it would be a definite improvement for this area and ovev the present structures at this location. DAVID:rJOHNSON, 2689 Ocean Street, questioned what the front footage from the center of the street should be for this building, in that he had measured many proper on both sides of it and they averaged anywhere from 21 to 31 feet. G. H. ENGLAND, 2727 Ocean Street, in behalf of Mr, anc Mrs. Robert Johnson, owners of property immediately Sc of this development, stated he was not necessarily op- posed to this building but he did question the setback not being in conformance with those along Ocean Street Also, the confusion created by a 59-unit motel and Oce Street’s rather narrow condition should be considered viewing the waiving of these setbscks. Public hearl’ng was then closed at 9:22 P.M. Commission discussion covered the questions posed by those in the audience, further detatls of the proposec development plan (exhibited), the two-levels Gelow street grade to be used for parking facilities, maxtmu minimums for side yard setbacks in the general area, Mr. Johnston clarified that the garage structure belok ground was approximately 4 ft. above street grade, Tt was generally agreed that a 6-story 6utldl’ng sfiould have more than a 5-ft. sideyard, as was being reques,te The Fire Chief attempted to sfiow the necessary room a fire crew requires to maneuver their equipment, for th roof, the various levels and ,front and rear of such a building. He stated he had discussed this variance ap plication with other fire officials in the County and they all agreed the 1 0-ft. side yard was absolutely necessary. Mr. Butcher commented that if they lost this 10 feet o space they would lose six units and the cost of the remaining ,units would be prohibitive, making another design more feasible than this one proposed. It was pointed out this building differed from others in the area who had received setback variances in the past, i many ways, i.e., size of lot, h.eight of this building, number of units and parking for same. The motion was then made to approve the variance for reduction from 20 feet to 5 feet in the front and rear yard setback and, to deny the request for side yard se back from 10 to 5 feet, for the following reasons andr subject to Conditions of Approval (Items 1 thru 51 as contained in Staff Report of January 20, 1970: Denial Reasons: (1) It is the recommendation of the Fire Depa ment that it would not be in the best interests of the neighborhood; (2) For a six-story structure, 5 feet dc not provide the necessary room for utilization of equi ment by Fire Department personnel. Reasons for Approval: Subject front and rear variance COMMISSIONERS OF CARLSBAD -6- requests are in conformamce with similar variances granted in the general area; (2) Said front and rear variances would not be detrimental to surrounding . properties. OLD BUSINESS: (a) Resolution'of Intention No. 69 - To set public hearing date for amendment to Ordinance No. 9060, creating a Residential Density-Multi.ple Zone. Following discussion of this proposed amendment, the motion was duly made and agreed upon by voice vote ap proval to set the public hearing date for February 10 1970. (b) Resolution of Intention No. 70 - To set public hearing date for amendment to Ordinance No. 9060, ame ing Article 14, Section 1400 re Conditional Use Permi and, adding Automobile Service Stations with standard and conditions listed under Permitted Uses. Inasmuch as there have been several study sessions an several drafts of this proposed amendment, resulting in a complete change and rearrangements of Article 14 (Conditional Use Permits), this matter is now ready for a public hearing. The motfon was duly made and agreed upon by voice vote, to set the publi'c Rearl'ng date for February 24, 1970. (c) Suspense items as 1 isted on the Attachment to th Agenda, covering those items of bustness continued 4n presently before the Cornmisston were dfscussed fndl'vt ually as to up-to-date act'l'on, target dates, reasons for continuation, etc. These will 6e carrl'ed forward on each subsequent Agenda, until completed by the Corn mission and Planning Department. Commission discussion on Buena Vista Lagoon and Mobil Home Parks Study resulted in request for two memorand to be written to the Council , as follows: (1) Motion ,made and agreed upon unanimously to ask the Council for participation in Joint Cities Project for Buena Vista Lagoon, and letter to be written by them to Oceanside City Council indlcating a willingness to participate with them in this regard. (2) Memo to City Council endorsing their proposed adoption of an Interim Ordinance for the purpose of a study of mobil homes park in the City. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (a) Mr. Olinghouse stated he would be mailing a com- prehensive report of all committees and their actl'vtt for the past reporting pertod. This includes the CTC various adhoc groups, etc. (b) Commissioner Palmatteer offered the loan of hl's copy of the Little Company's Airport Facil tty Study to anyone wishing to review this topical matter. The Chairman commented on his attendance at the recent public meeting at the high school, at which time repr COMEYllSSlONERS .. Motion Ayes Absent cl- s Motion Ayes Absent c IlS es c. .. .” b I CI TY OF CARLSbAD -7- sentatives from the County were on hand to answer questions posed by residents. He stated there had been an excellent turnout for this meeting and many questions regarding Palomar Airport expansion had bet posed. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Olinghouse requested this meeting be adjourned tc Monday, February 2, 1970 at 7:30 P.M., for the purpo: of a last study of the proposed Residential Density- Multiple zone before its publl’c hearing at the next meeting. This was agreed to and the meeting was sub- sequently adjourned to February 2, 1970 at 7:30 P,M.. at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted,/? COMMISSIONERS