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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-04-28; Planning Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE: CIT Y OF CARLSBAD CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMtSSI'QN APRtL 28, 1970 7:30 P.M. CITY COUNC I'L CHAMBERS ROLL CALL: City staff representatives present: E. J. Olinghouse, Stuart Wilson, R. A. Johnston, J. E. Spano, R. S. Osbu I APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of regular meeting of April 14, 1970 were approved as submitted by a motion receivi,ng unanimous voice vote approval. I WR I TTEN COMMUN I CAT IONS: (a) Memorandum from Chief Building tnspector dated 4/22/70 re Zoning Ordinance Section 1400 and permits for Carnivals and Circus' in the City. Mr. Osburn was present to discuss the background circumstances precipitating his request for guidance in subject memorandum. He stated there had been an incidence in which a carnival was proposed and permits were requested of the City, but coordination had been poor and little time allowed for proper handling. He cited from the code for City of National City, whereby prior notification and time element were written in Po any cover.ed/midway-type carnival or cir.cus event. After discussion, it was generally agreed this ite should be referred to the city manager for his further preparation of what the Ctty's zoning ordinance for such requests should be, to elaborate on Section 1400 for carnivals and circusE. I ORAL COMMUN I CAT IONS: I None. I PUBL I C HEAR1 NGS: (a) VARIANCE - To permit a sign other than allowed in Sign Ordinance No. 9224, located at I089 Elm Avenue, on Southwest Corner of Elm and tnterstate 5; Appli,cant Peter D. 4 Luise W. Agu51ar (Texaco, tnc.)l P Mr. Olinghouse read the staff report dated April 22, 1970, presenting the necessary background informa- tion to this matter, the staff recommendation to deny said request, and reasons for such recommendation. C. A. HELTIBRIDGE, 1520 Hunsaker, Oceanside, and representive in this matter, was present and stated they felt there should be some signing allowed on Elm 'Avenue, since the State Highway widening program had forced their relocation of this business. He further stated this sign request was like that finally granted should be allowed. They could incorporate wall or canopy signs as previously recommended by the Plann'itng Department, but it was felt this was not attractive to thei-r new buitling, nor is the pole sign as requested considered detrimental at this location. Mr. Heltibrid confirmed this sign would not be visible from the free way, but the one large pole sign they were allowed as a freeway facility is still located as previously and is visible. .to Shell Oil Company late last year and, therepore, Pre A6s n. Mot Aye Abs I Mot A6s Aye COMMlSSlONERS CI1 Y OF CARLSBkD -2- There were none in the audience to speak in favor or opposition and the public hearing was closed at 7:48 P.M. Mr- Olinghouse and others attempted to clarify for Mr. Heltibridhe the circumstances of the Shell Oil Co. application, denial by Planning Commission and subse- quent appeal to 'the Council, which was approved, It was felt this application was a different situation and, in fact, represented a completed new facility which had beem built in a new location as a result of the widening program. The Shell Oil application was for relocation of two signs only for freeway wi.dening, and the moratorium on their signs is still valid. It was also generally agreed by the Commission tha ,this application should be treated in a like manner to other requests for excessive signs, and that no appar- ant unusual circumstances existed requiring a variance It was felt to do otherwise would weaken the City's sign ordinance and it's enforcement, The motion was duly made and unanimously agreed to deny subject application for sign variance, for the reasons set forth in Staff Report dated 4f22P70, and the applicant was advised he could appeal thts decisi:or if he desired. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0.661, A RESOLUTlON OF THE CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMtSStON OENYtNG A VARIANCE TO PERMIT A SIGN OTHER THAN THOSE ALLOWED tN THE CITY SIGN ORDINANCE N0.9224, ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ELM AVENUE AND tNTERSTATE 5. (b) CHANGE OF ZONE AND ADOPTtON OF MASTER PLAN - TO consider Change of Zone from R-A-10,000 to P-CCPlanned Community) Zone and, Adoption of Master Plan for same, located approximately 4-0.4 acres East of Intersection of Marina Drive and Park Drive; Applicant: L-R Partner. Mot ABS Aye Mr. Olinghouse presented the Staff Report of April 20, 1970, containing a technical report on the details of this application, the staff recommendation to ap- prove same, and reasons and conditions of approval. He also referred to Exhibit A displayed on the wall, depi ting the acreage, densities involved, and Parcels A, B .and C, with thru-streets that will serve the area. The or.igina1 application from 'L.R. Partnership for under discussion, as these three parcels had intention been deleted from this former application, for this later development under the P-C zoning concept. The secretary read correspondence received from Pannonia Investment Company, in which they stated P-C zoning wa proper for this property, but provisions should be-mad for adequate roads within it in order not to endanger development of internal property, which involved their holdings. Mr. Olinghouse attempted to clarify on the request of Pannonia as to easements for utilities on any roads in this general area, but he stated the late ,these Laguna Riviera properties in February 1966 came I L CITY OF CARLSBAD COMMISSIONERS -3- Specific Plans coming to.the Planning Commission for approval on this development, would show what roads, etc. they propose. The applicant/representative, MR. JERRY ROMBOTIS, 3505 Charter Oak Drive, was present and stated the proposed deve1op.ment for these three parcels conforms with the tentative map previously filed, as the P-C Zone was not yet available in the City and this develo ment was held for such planning. He further felt this zoning was needed for this particular property at this time and it conformed with the open space corridor as proposed by the City; also, it conforms to the'Master Plan for the area. Mr. Rombotis was questioned as to futupe development of Park Drive southerly and he stat they would develop this road all the way. He also clarified that Parcel C was some 600 feet from Shelter Cover, to a point where the tidal flats begin. MR. DON JOHNSON, 4065 Sunnyhill Drive, stated whil he had no particular objections to this P-C developmen in an area some distance from his residential area, he did want the Commission to be aware that there have been meetings to discuss a future proposed P-C zone on the Briggs property which lies within his residential area. It is felt the approval of this.'P-C zone might influence the approval of a later P-C zone for the approximate 45 acres in question and many residents in this R-1 area are opposed to such development. There were no others wishing to speak and the pub1Fc Rearing was closed at 8:15 P.M.. The Commission questions following covered what th Engineering Departmentks pol Icy was regarding requtre- ments for improving streets, En parttcular Park Drive in this case. Mr. Spano was prese.nt and stated thFs would depend on where the property line was. t'n this case, one-half was on the present appl?cant"s property and the City could not require he completely improve Park Drive all the way. This could make for a situatfo whereby Park Drive was not completely improved for som time, depending on the plans or needs of the other property owners involved.' Mr. Spano pointed out what portion of Park Drive was already improved, what porti of the full 68 ft. width would be improved by thts ap- plicant, and what would remain incomplete. If this street became a problem area the City would have to de -what was to be done. Additional digcussion covered the Planned Communtt :concept being utilized in this area and it was stated this appeared the best planning for it, in that it is somewhat removed from major residential developments and would no doubt prove an attractive additton to tht area. It was felt there had been some good planning for development of the whole area and the P-C zontng would lend itself to that, while the developer had-an excellent opportunity to do an outstanding job in tR?s location. The motion was made and unanimously agreed upon to recommend this change of zone and adoption of master plan to the City Counctl, for the reasons shown in Staff Report of 4/20/70 and, subject to the Conditf Cll Y . OF CARLSBkD -4- ;et forth in the same report, Items 1 thru 4. 'LANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 662, A RESOLUTION IF THE CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING r0 THE CITY COUNCIL A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-A-10,000 T '-C(PLANNED COMMUNITY) ZONE, AND ADOPTION OF A MASTER 'LAN, ON PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF THE 1NTERSECTION OF 4ARINA DRIVE AND PARK DRIVE. 3LD BUS llp5SSi. - : (a) 'Continued' Items Attachment - Planning Director reports: 70.2 Garfield Area Reclassification: Target' Date-Jun ~. 70.3 Buena Vista Lagoon Study: Mr. Olinghouse reporte on the meeting of April 16th, but stated Mr. Bagley, Planning Director of Oceanside, was. not present. He r~ould attempt to set another meeting with Mr. Bagley prior to the next meeting. He had talked with Mr. Rudi of their Engineering Department, who confirmed no forn resolution from Carlsbad had been received in Oceansid regarding retention of Lagoon lands. Mr. Oltnghouse confirmed this and understood that the Council had dec to see.what Oceanside wanted to do befo're transmittal Df any resolution to them. : 70.4. Mobile Homes Study: Target Date-May 70.5 Density Study: Target Date-May/June 70.6 Public Utility Zone: Mr. Olinghouse advised thi report may be complete by the next regular meeti'ng. 70.8 Scenic Corridor: (Note: Corrected to readEtlnvent 3f maps available underway on El Camino Real.") 70.11 Problem Area Zoning Study: Mr. Olinghouse dis- cussed his memo/report dated 4/28/70 presenting a aackground and recommendations for thi.s project now refore the City. The recommendattons in this report Dresented the practical solutions for the C-2, M a.nd R zoned areas by rezoning, and initiated by the City. Th Mould follow the organization of the Citizen's Advisor Zommittee within CIC, who would conduct meetings with the property owners, explain the rezoning application, etc. The.t.ime factor involved in such procedure was discussed and Mr. Olinghouse explained that while the: meetings, contacts, resolutions of intention from the Commission, etc., were very time consuming, this was the only way the present residents can understand what can be done through rezoning, the application of '701' funds, and HUDls Neighborhood Development Program. HE also could not state when this phase of the project could be completed as the formation of the CIC commltt has been a critical need, but this work can now be .tur over to them. He would report from time to time to tt Commission on the progress. Mr. Olinghouse was questi what the Neighborhood Development Program entailed anc how it would be beneficial to such an area. He clari this was primarily a "renewal programt' under HUD. Ther COMMISSIONERS Motion Ayes Absent ed Y Id led ed L c17 Y . OF CARLSBAD COMMISSIONERS -5- that if it was not yet clear what these programs involved, if funding is or will be available, OF how they can be applied to our particular problem areas, how could the facts be made known to the residents? It was agreed this project wou-ld be turned over to the CtC for their further handling. 70.12 Revised General Plan-Land Use Element: Target Date-June 70.13 South Carlsbad Community Plan: Target D te-June 70.14 Open Space Element: Target Date-June 70.15 Education Element: Target Date-June 70.19 Review of Stqte Variance Procedure: Mr. Oling- house stated he will report on this item by the next meeting. NEW BUS I NESS: (a) Memorandum from Chief Bldg. Inspector dated 4/22/73 requesting decision for House Move application; Appli- cant : Ray Wh i tehead. .Mr. Osburn was present to explain the circumstance5 of this second request for house move approval from Mr. Whitehead. The first request was not completed for othe- reasons and Mr. Whitehead has located another piece of property, which the Building Department has checked out prior to this request. The recommendation of the Building Department was to approve this move and since all re- Ayes quirements appeared to be satisfied, the motion was X Motion move from 2727 Roosevelt Street to 3565 Madison Street. X Absent made and unanimously agreed to approve subject house x xxxxx (b) The Chairman advised he had recently learned that former Commission Secretary Snedeker was ill in the hospital and he would verify this as soon as possible. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (a) Community Involvement Committee(C1C): Chairman Jose and Mr. Olinghouse reported on the Information Center recently opened at Pine Avenue School, three day; aweek and manned by CIC members. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made and received unanimous voice x xxxxx Ayes vote approval to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 P.M. X Motion Absent X Sespectfully submitted, Vancy Jo Leander RecocdingGSecretary ~__-~~ ~ ~ ." -L_I