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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-01-26; Planning Commission; MinutesCITY OF CNLSBAD MINUTES OF MEETING: Planning Commission DATE OF MEETING: January 26, 1971. TIME OF MEETING: '7:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers I ROLL CALL: City staff present: E. J. Olinghouse, Stuart Wilson, 3. E. Spano, J. B. Arnold, R. A. Johnston and R. S. Osburn. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the meetin.9 of Ja. ary 12, 1971 were approval as submitted by a proper motion receiving voice vote approval. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (b) Variance - To consider Reduction in Number of Off-street Parking Spaces required for certain uses in Commercial Building: Applicants: D. C. Soto/P. D. Agu A memorandum dated 1/26/71 was handed the Com- mission stating that letters from 34 downtown business men and a map plotting their locations had been receiv in the department, favoring subject application for reduction in required parking on State Street. Also, that due to the staff report's recommendation to deny this application, it was suggested referring same to. the CBDAC for their review and report back to the Com- mission following their next meeting on February 11. This would then necessitate continuing public hearing on this matter to the meeting of 2/23/71. There was discussion on referring this matter to the other commission and it was pointed out this group had long been concerned with the off-street parking situation in the downtown area. It was felt their rep would be helpful in assisting the Commission's decisio on the matter and the motion was made to continue to the meeting of February 23 to allow time for- the furth report which will be requested by che department. (c) Specific Plan and Tentative Mae - To consider Unit-A of Loma' Laguna, a Planned Community for 44 Unit Applicant: Becrah, Inc., Owner: Allan 0. Kelly, locate South of El. Camino and East of the Southerly terminus of Kelly Drive. .. Correspondence from Mr. H. M. Baumgartner of Bee Cee Company (Becrah,Inc., applicants) and dated 1/22/71 was read by the secretary, indicating they desired a continuance- of .two(2) weeks to. the meeting of 2/ 91/71 on this matter. The motion followed and was uanimousl approved to continue the hearing 'on the Specific Plan and Tentative Map for Loma Laguna, Unit-A to 2/09/71. Motion Ayes , _" .. Present Motion Ayes Abstainet ar t Motion A yes COMMl x ss 4 5 x X X X X X CITY OF -2- CARLSBAD (a) Specific Plan - To Amend Ord.#9182(September 1965 which adopted a Site Study, to consider development of Safeway Stores market, Thrifty Drugstore, and satellite shopslocated on South side of Tamarack Ave, between I-5 and Adams Street; Applicant: Daytom Enterprises, Inc. Chairman Little stated he had received calls fron numerous citizens and. there appeared some confusion existed in that a reclassification of zone was thought to be involved, which he clarified was not the case in that the commercial zoning was set in 1965 and was al- ready campatible to the present development proposal. Mr. Johnston read the staff report of 1/15/71 in full, referring to two(2) wall exhibits depicting the formerly approved plan(9/21/65) and the present one before the Cammission at this time, involving a Safeway Stores market, Thrifty Drugstore and satel.lite shops. The technical report pointed out the current zoning is in conformance with the General Plan and is classified "Neighborhood Shopping Center." The staff recommendati was to approve this plan and amend the former Ord. #91S 2nd the reasons and conditions of approval wwre all rea It should be noted that- the satellite- shop designated a "D" on the exhibit A is recommended deleted by staff, i that it is felt this would intensify the commercial use and the traffic patterns off Tamarack Avenue. Questipn from the Commission were entertained and satisfied by Mr. Johns ton. MR. THOMAS F. HINES, SR., President of Daytom Enterprises (applicants) was present and stated that yenerally the staff recommendations, reasons and condit were acceptable. However, there was reservafion. about withdrawal of the shop designated 'ID" . If approval of the total specific plan hinged on deletion of this. shop they were agreeable in that case. Also, Safeway Stores was opposed to the condition regarding wall signs only €or the center and desired a freestanding, pylon sign which could be prepared and placed in such a way as to be tasteful. Also, Safeway Stores has indicated they have used so-called "ornamental" lighting in. other loca tions and it has .received complaints in that it doesn't sfford adequate parking lot lighting. It is hoped this zan be worked out with staff. Mr. Hines stated the location of the driveways on the Tamarack Avenue side nay need to be moved Westerly and and he asked if staff Zould handle this later without further Commission hear 3n the matter. MR. HARRY TRUAX, 4125 Harbor Drive, wished to reiterate on previous comments he has made as to the re Tuirement of a Parcel Map when no, division of land is involved, as this is a condition of approval of this 3evelopment and no lot split is involved. According to Yr. Truax the City has no right to impose such conditio 2nd thereby set a precedent for future developers to :omply also, when the State Law is clear in this regard 2.nd the City has no ordinance passed allowing such a requirement. After additional discussion, Mr. Hines rolunteered that he was agreeable in this case and a ?arcel map would be provided the City Engineering Dept. A question from the audience asked how deep the n ons n9 5 , . COMMISSIONERS i .. -7 COMMISSIONERS CITY OF CARLSBAD - 3- - ~~ Mr. Johnston stated there would be a IO-ft wide planter strip. Mr. Spano was asked if relocation of the Tamara driveway would affect freeway off-ramp traffic and he stated they could be moved Westerly would affecting eit this or the Tamarack Ave traffic. It was asked whether a traffic pattern survey had been conducted re the ingr egress for the center, particularly as regards trucks at the Safeway markeb location. Mr. Johnston stated Mr Hines has developed many of this type shopping. center and he feels adequate room has been allowed for the necessary traffic of the center. Mr. Johnston af.firmed Tamarack Avenue will be a 40-ft. wide right of way after the 8 ft. dedication re- quired of the developer. After consideration, it was generally agreed the Tamarack driveway should be reloca ted Westerly and thereby perhaps- avoid installation of traffic light and potentially -dangerous traffic situati Mr. Jose asked for definite clarification regardi the past problem on parcel map requirement per some of the staff report Conditions of Approval in recent publi hearing matters. The City Attorney stated it was true a parcel map was a Stake Law requirement where a divisi of land was involved, but the City Engineer had every right to request same if the felt, a definite benefit to the City was gained by such a map. Therefore, it can b a staff requirement of a developer if deemed necessary to a particular situation. Mr. Hines stated he wished to clarify that he was in agreement generally with Mr. Truax's position on parcel maps: however, in this case a parcel #map will be forthcaming and he agreed with the city Engineer. it was a proper requirement. Mr. Truax said he also wished the City Engineerfs being able to require such maps to be cleared up, and following additional discussion it was decided this should be discussed between Mr. Truax, the Attorney and staff to resolve these differences in opinion. Also, M Truax had asked this item be deleted from the condition of approval and the City Attorney stated this was no.t necessary in that the developer agreed in this case. It was asked by the Commission if they would be viewing additional details on this proposed development and specifically,. will a liquor store be allowed in the satellite shops. Mr. Johnston said a liquor store was an allowed use under the C-1 zoning. Mr. Johnston also stated Mr. Hines has met with the R-3 property owner to the south of thi,s property and he understands the South property line fence or wall is to be worked out between them (6-ft..high.) Also, the Planning Department will be responsible for approval of the architectural design as was normal in these cases,unle$s the Commission wish to approve on this when it came up. He felt the develo was assuring a style of architecture compatible with adjacent uses, such as tile roofs utilized in apartment nearby. There remained problems on Item 4 of Section 4, r only wall signs being allowed in this particular type (Neighborhood Commercial) use, in ihat Mr. Hines had stated Safeway Stores wanted relief from that conditiol; ._ __ .-~,~ -. .", . , . .j _. ., ..,, ,, . . .... -.. ~..- - . .. , . , -,,",I. .... . . . . ~. ." _- ". I- .1 CI TV OF CARLSBAD -4- The Chairman stated he did not feel a pylon, freestandi sign s%lould be necessary in that the Safeway store is a welcome addition at this location and it should not be necessary in such a neighborhood center unless they were attempting to solici~t business from the freeway. There was general agreement with this based on previous research on the subject of signing in different. areas and for various uses. Chairman Little asked that the Engineering and Planning Departments continue to seek the best possible traffic pattern for the streets involved and the propos center's land use. The motion was properly made to recommend amendme of this ordinance(No.9182) and subject Specific Plan tc the City Council, for the reasons given below and based on compliance with all conditions specified is Staff Report of 1/15/71, with additional Condition #11 added, also shown below. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0.687 - A Resolution recommending to the City Council amendment of Ord.#9185 (dated 9/21/65, adopting Site Study) and approval of Specific Plan for development of a Safeway Stores marke a Thrifty Drugstore and satellite shops, with further reading waived; keason: 1. The Specific Plan Amendment is in the best interest of the City of Carlsbad. 2. Th proposed uses are in conformance with existing zoning snd The General Plan. Condition No. 11 (Section IV) : The Westerly driveway approach on Tamarack Avenue shell be relocated in a Westerly direction, in compliance wit staff recommendations. . c NEW BUSINESS: Bone. 3LD BUSINESS: (a) RESOLUTION OF INTENTION N0.77 - To consider setti public hearing date for Public Utility(P-U)Zone, for February 23, 1971: Mr. Johnston stated the Draft #5(November 1970) as last seen by the Commiss.ion and as a resuit of the Work Committee's recommendations, had been transmitted to the Commission after finally receiving approval fron the utility. company. There appeared no more questions in this behalf and the motion was made to set public hearing date as recommended and as will be advertised. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 77- A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad declaring i intent to hold a Public Hearing to Consider recommendin to Council an amendment to Ordinance No. 9060, to creat a Public Utility(P-U) Zone, with further reading waived (b) 'Continued' Items Attachment-Plahning. Director reports: 70.3 Buena Vista Lagoon Study Project: It was request this item be returned'to this listing, for report from time to time as applicable. COMMISSIONERS T I 10 ti on lyes ' r lotion 1 yes i I - . .. .~ , r . . . .. 4, CITY OF CARLSBAD 70.11 . Problem Area Zoning Study: Mr. Olinghouse repor that CIC has been waiting for plans from property ownel in the area which apparently are not developing at this time. He will report if this becomes active again. 70.21 Review of Harbor Report: It was clarified this item had been added at requested of Commissioner Little Zast year, due to increased interests in Lagoon develol nent , adjacent properties, etc. Mr. Olinghouse now stated the Council had never adopted the Harbor Report (1965) and he..did not see how the department could recommend at this late date as to the feasibility of tl: report, except perhaps as an amendment to the General Plan. Mr. Arnold stated the City's 701 Program was con- zerned with development of waterways in and around the Zity, and perhaps this was an item that could be incl uC in the 701 work. 70.22 Nuisance Ordinance: Mr. Olinghouse. asked that 'he worfc committee (Commissioners Hermsen, Forman and 2ominguez) meet with him immediately following this me& ing to review some material he wished to discuss on thi natter. This was agreeable and as a result a work meeti vas called for Thursday, February 4 at 2:30PM with the ?lanning Director. 70.23 Architectural Controls/Review-Board: Mr. Oling- louse asked that the Commission select a work committ'ee ,f at least 3 members, if they.wished to get going on 'his item now that the response from outside cities wez In. The Chairman stated this appeared t.o be a very * lecessary thing for the.Commission tobegin work on and isked for volunteers, of which Commissioners Dewhurst, lominguez and Palmateer agreed, with Mr. He2msen as an ilternate. Material for review by these will be'forwar ~y the department. IDJOURNMENT: The motion was duly made and agreed by roice vo&e approval to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 P.M. lespectfully submitted, n .... """ -1 .-. ..I. . ._ .. .,. ... . I. . . - ...~ ...... ""^ .. COMMISSIONERS ed 5 d - 3 ?d Yo ti on lyes