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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-07-28; Planning Commission; MinutesI /.- be*. t CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF MEETING: PLANNING COMMISSION DATE OF MEETING: JULY 28, 1970 TIME OF MEETING: 7:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS POLL CALL: City staff representatives present: Stuart Wilson, 7. E. Spano, R. A. Johnston, R. S; Osburn. PPPROVAL OF MINUTES: (a) The minutes of the regular meeting of June 28, 197 vere approved as submitted. (b) The minutes of regula neeting of July 14, 1970 (adjourned) were approved as submitted. VRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: (a) The secretary introduced a letter received from Yrs. G. W. Overly, 3941 Park Drive, regarding a drainag ?roblem to her property. This was acknowledged by the :hairman and it was noted this was a matter of action For the City Engineer. )RAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. ?UBLIC HEARINGS : (a) VARIANCE - To consider reduction of South sideyard setback from 3 ft. to 0 ft.-1 in., for garage portion >nly; applicant: Dr. Lois J. Smart, M.D., located on VW Corner of Grand Ave & Ocean Street Mr. Johnston presented the Staff Report of 7/22/70 in conjunction with a wall exhibit depicting this prope ty location, surrounding streets, and beach proximity. The report indicated the applicant's desires for a 2- story apartment building, with subterranean parking fol same, landscaping and grading of the ocean bluff at the end of Grand Avenue, etc. Also, that this particular piece of property had previously been denied a variance for a zero setback for the entire lot, by a previous 3wner. It was the staff?s recommendation to allow this variance, for the reasons and subject to the conditions itemized in this report. The applicant and her representative were present: Dr. Smart, 269 S. Barrington, Los Angeles stated her a$ plication covered her plans for subject property, as WE 2s why this variance was necessary for the proper devel 3pment of this lot. Her architect, Mr. Per Stiko, Sari Diego, passed a development plan of the proposed apart- nent building to the Commission for viewing, explaining the variance was necessary in order to obtain the requi 2ffstreet parking spaces for the eight units planned. Ye answered questions regarding the building layout, IC Zonfiguration, etc., stating 4 parking spaces would be lbove on the street level and 4 located below the level vith a driveway provided for access to the parking area The Commission questiondthe staff regarding the 3ity'S future use or plans for access to the public beach area and Mr. Johnston advised it had long been hc an access walkway could be constructed from this Grand Avenue property, but the necessary crews and funds were not available. The South side property line and access should Grand Avenue be extended at some future date we1 discussed at length, as well as what circumstances WOUJ Exist if the City were to sell this property at any tin COMMISSIONERS 'resent Lbsent lotion 1 yes lo ti on 1 yes ! ?d ?d 4 7 COMMISSIONERS CITY OF CAFILSBAD -2- ~~ ~ It was stated that unusual circumstances existed for the granting of a zero ft. South sideyard (for the garage portion only), in that this property adjoined City-owned property, which could be used for access on1 the the applicant would grade, landscape and maintain this area in the development of her property. Mr. Stik stated the applicant wished to build something the City could be proud of and he felt their plan would be a definite attribute to the area and to the City, with th City-owned beach access open for pedestrian traffic. Mr Johnston affirmed that this pedestrian access was the only one in Carlsbad from Grand Avenue, all the way to Cassidy Street in Oceanside; also, whlle there was no assurance the City would retain this property forever, it was hoped so. Following additional discussion of this setback request, the safety features to be considered, the land scaping of the embankment, public beach area and privat beach frontage in this area, and distance from mean high tide line for this proposed building, the motion was properly made to approve this variance request, subject to the conditions itemized in Staff Report of 7-22-70 and for the reasons given in that report; how- ever, it was decided to enlarge upon Condition #2 regar ing grading and landscaping, to indicate this refers to the beach access property. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0.670 - A RESOLUTFOET OF THE CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING A VARIAN ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWESTERLY CORWER OF OCEA STREET AND GRAND AVENUE, FOR REDUCTION OF THE SOUTH SID YARD SETBACK FROM THREE (3) FEET TO ZERO (0) FEET, ONE(1) INCH, FOR THE GARAGE PORTION ONLY, identified by title only and further reading waived; approval is granted subject to the Conditions itemized i-n Staff Report of 7-22-70 (Condition #2 revised), and for the following Reasons: (1) Due to existing topographfc conditions,th.e requested variance will allow more flexibllity in pro- viding the required off-street parking. .(21 The grantin of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or im- provements in such vicinity or zone in which the proper is located. (2) The granting of such variance will not adversely affect the Comprehensive General Plan of the City. (b) RECLASSIFICATION OF ZONE - To consider Change of Zone from R-1 and R-P to RD-M(Residentla1 Density- Multip1e)Zone for property located at 3515 Roosevelt St between Chestnut and Magnolia Avenues; Applicant: Willi R. Dindinger. Mr. Johnston presented the Staff Report of 7-21-70 referring to a wall exhibit as it applied to the variou portions of the report, specifically, size of lot, sur- rounding zoning, general area and streets, etc. The report covered the proposed density factor for RD-M zon as opposed to R-3 zoning, offstreet parking requirement public improvements within the RD-M zone, and requfre- ment of a Parcel Map prior to development of subject apartment complex by the applicant. The staff recommen approval of this change of zone, for the reasons given and subject to conditions also itemized. I Motion A yes - E c Y I m I sd I 1.. CITY OF CARLSBAD ,, -3- ~~~ The applicant's representative, Mr. Keith Dindinge San Diego, stated he concurred in the Staff Report's recommendation and, the conditions of approval; he adde a 24-unit apartment building is planned for this proper which is less than R-3 zoning would allow due to the of street parking requirements of the RD-M zone. There we no others to speak in favor of this application and the Chairman called for any who wished to speak in oppositi of it. MR. ROY SANCHEZ , 3482 Roosevel t Street, stated he had discussed this. rezoning matter with other property owners in the area and he and others from this general area had also attended meetings of the CIC, where Clty staff was present to study the problems and aspects of rezoning in this section of the City. Property owners nearby this property in question felt rezoning was pre- mature at this time, and would be detrimental to the this would be spot-zoning. The public hearing was clos 'area if apartments were built there. He added he felt iat 8:32 P.M. The Chairman discussed the Cityst and the CX's activities regarding hopes to rezone portions of this general area. He added that R-1, R-2, R-P and R-3 zone exist at this time. Commissioner Palmateer queried Mr. Spano how realignment of Chestnut Avenue, if any, woul affect this area. Mr. Spano stated there would be no realignment of Chestnut at this location, but a future bridge/overcrossing at the railroad tracks was under consideration. Commissioner Little questioned the need for school space for the added children in the area und such rezoning and for a 24-unit apartment building, as the schools in this area are already presssed to double sessions. Chairman Jose referred to the City's application f leased housing funds which proposes many multiple-famil dwellings in an area from Tyler Street to Roosevelt, in the near future. Following additional discussion of the new RD-M 20 and it's requirements, the motion was properly made to recommend a Change of Zone from R-1 and R-P to RD-M Zon for subject property, for the reasons and conditions gi in Staff Report of 7-21-70. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0.669 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO T CITY COUNCIL APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1 AN, R-P TO RD-M (RESIDENTIAL DENSITY-MULTIPLE) ZONE , ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF ROOSEVELT STREET BETWEEN CHESTNUT AND MAGNOLIA AVENUES, identifled by . title only and further reading waived. This recomsendat is made subject to the reasons given below and under th Conditions as itemized in Staff Report of 7-21-70: (1) The proposed use is in conformance with the General Plan of the City; (2) The proposed use will be compatib with surrounding land uses. NEW BUSINESS: (a) CONTINUED - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION#7 To consider setting public hearing date of August 25,. 1970 for Aqua Hedionda Lagoon Land Use Element Amendmen (Residential Density portion). F" t., COMMISSIONERS 7, ? 1 1 ? Motion A yes !n / T COMMl SSIONERS CITY OF CARLSBAD -4- Mr. Johnston read the department's memorandum of 7-01-70 and referred to a revised map, displayed on the wall, entitled "Land Use Amendment No. 2. The memo covered the city's needs for control of land use, dens and preservation of natural features, as well as the type of manmade environment created through development as refers to this Aqua Hedionda Lagoon area. This had been brought about by the recent development interests there and the departmentEs desire to utilize P-C zonins for much of this area. He also added the resolution he been rewritten as requested to state that residentfal land use density only is being considered here, but thi does not preclude the need for complimentary uses as tI: may arise .in the future. The title of the former reso3 tion has also been revised to further clarify this poir The Commission discussed the future development 01 this Lagoon property in general and it was stated that this vehicle was necessary to-best plan for the proper development of this prime land. The motion was duly made to adopt the Resolution of Intention #72, setting a public hearing date of August 25, 1970, for subject amendment, with a copy of same published as required bg law. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION N0.72 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION DECLARING ITS INTENTION TC CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT (RESIDNETrAL DENSITY PORTION) OF THE GENERAL PLAN, EAST OF INTERSTAZ 5, BOUNDED BY HARRISON STREET, ADAMS STREET, EXISTING AND FUTURE PARK DRIVE, FUTURE KELLY DRIVE, AND CANNON fi EXTENSIONS, identified by title only and further readil; waived. OLD BUSINESS: (a) 'Continued' Items Attachment - Planning Director reports: 70.2 Garfield Area Reclassification & General Plan Amendment: Cont'd to 7-28 meeting for additions polling of owners. Mr. Johnston displayed a wall plot showing the restilts of the second polling of owners, with a results 50% being in favor of reclassification and amendment of the General Plan; 23% not in favor of either; and 8% in favor of reclassification, but not General Plan Amendme Nineteen percent of the total 75 canvassed gave @no reSpORSe." Mr. Johnston covered 4 alternatives for the handling of this area at this time and the Commission discussed each, although it was added that this area's reclassification has been before this group for at leas 3 years. (1) Rezone those parcels where the owner want a zone change; (2) Rezone the total area; (3) Rezone a select area; (4) Abandon the project for the present. T General Plan Amendment also could be done for the total or in part. The area's land potential and current and future tax assessments were discussed. Mr. Johnston sta from his discussions with property owners who do and do not want rezoning now, that he would not expect a great #deal of apartment building immediately upon.rezoning, b mixed use would continue for some years. Also, the bepartment's recommendation to utilize the RD-M Zone he 1 tL? Y - Motion Ayes RD .. ? ?d 4 X CITY OF CARlLSBAD COMMl SSIONERS -5- attempted to adhere to the General Plan recommendation, while adding the best development requirements, street improvements, offstreet parking, etc., and this was wit a Specific Plan being necessary. .He further reminded the Commission that the RD-M Zone amendment to the City ordinance was a direct result of Mrs. Llewella Davies application in 1969 for this general area to reclassify to R-3 zone, which had been signed by many petitioners, all for the area West of the railroad tracks. Commissioner Palmateer commented that the area Sout of Tamarack and Chinquapin was well-established residen with alot of trees and smaller lots, which did not ap- pear to warrant rezoning at this time; however, those areas West of the railroad and North of Tamarack would seem to warrant rezoning as proposed in the General Pla MR. F. S. FOUNTAIN and MRS. LLEWELLA DAVIES, proper owners from the area under consideration were present, and asked to present some facts as the original applica tion in this matter had started with them; they were ad vised this was not a public hearing but they could ad- dress the Commission if they wished. Mr. Fountain dis- cussed their earlier petition circulated to 45 property owners in the area, and signed by some 37 of them, desi ing reclassification. He discussed the tax situation in the existing R-1 zone and stated the AssessorEs Of- fice may well already be assessing the entire beach are under R-3 zoning. He added rezoning of those properti'es desiring it need not be considered "spot zoning", nor would the City see concurrent apartment building, but it would be spread out over many years. Mr. Johnston was requested to prepare a more comple map, with the names of those desiring rezoning indicate and comparison of the Davies application petitioners wi those polled in the broader area by the department will be made. This item of business is continued to the mee ing of August 11, 1970. 70.3 Buena Vista Lagoon Study: To be continued 70.4 Mobile Homes Study: Mr. Johnston advised of the response from Western Mobile Association and stated we are awaiting such response from the Trailer Coach Assoc ation as well: Continued to meetina of 8-11-70. 70.5 Density Study: In conjunction with 70.2 above. 70.6 Public Utility Zone: Work Committee will meet on Friday, August 7th at 12:OO Noon for second review. Planning Director will report. 70.8 Scenic Corridor: Continued for completion of priority projects. 70.11 Problem Area Zoning Study: CIC study project 70.12 Revised General Plan - Aqua Hedionda Lagoon Amen ment: Covered under New Businessla) 70.20 Revised General Plan: A continuing project in the Planning Department 70.21 Review of Harbor Report: Long-range project in Planning Department, following review by work committee COMMITTEE REPORTS: None r CITY OF CARLSBAD -6- IDJOURNMENT: The motion was properly made to adjourn this mee ing at 9:32 P.M., and received voice vote approval. Zespectfully submitted, \ Jancy Jo LeandGr, Zecording Secretary COMMl SSIONERS do ti on 1 yes