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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-06-22; Planning Commission; Minutes" CITY OF CARLSBAD MEETING OF: PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: JUNE 22, 1971 TIME: .7:30 P.M. PLACE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROLL CALL : City staff members present: J. E. Spano, L. A. Moe, D. A. Agatep, E. J. Olinghouse, J. B. Arnold. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of June 8, 1971 were approved as submitted by unanimous voice vote approval WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: The secretary read a letter from L. A. MOE, City Attor ney, requesting approval of the Planning Commission which would, in essence, eliminate his regular atten- dance at meetings, but still afford the necessary lega opinions. The commission unanimously agreed with Mr. Moe's proposal that he attend only those meetings which would require immediate legal advice. The secretary r.eid a memorandum from MR. JACK ARNOLD, City Manager, to the Planning Commission, informing them of the City Council's unanimous decision to over- ride the planning commission's recommendations re a proposed zone change from R-1-7,500 to P.C. (Planned Community); applicant BEE CEE COMPANY. Denial was based on the followin reasons: (1) Objection to in- crease in density. (27 Not a desirable zone change in an R-1 area; and 13) Possible threats of devaluation of surrounding property. The council requested a re- port from the Planning commission on this reversal within 40 days, in accordance with state law. The commissioners were advised by D. A. Agatep and J. B. Arnold that the City Council had received the same information available to them in their consideration of this matter. Mr. Arnold felt that substantial opposition from Carlsbad citizens was the deciding factor in overriding the proposed change of zone. Chairman Little requested the necessary report be pre- pared for their review by the next regular meeting on July 13, 1971 if possible. The secretary read three separate letters from Mr. & Mrs. R. 1. Stults, 2371 Cipriano Lane, Mr. & Mrs. R.B. Stauber, 2351 Cipriano Lane, and Mr. & Mrs. N. M. Al- mack, 2392 Olive Drive to the Carlsbad Unified School District (copies to Carlsbad Planning Commission) re their opposition of the M. J. Brock and Sons, Corp. development plans for the Laguna Mesa Tract No. 7. The plan, subject to Carlsbad City Planning Commission review and approval of a zoning change from R-1 to Commercial, involves development of gas stations, restaurants, and a large motel on the north corner properties bounded by Olive Street and Las Flo'res Dr. Their reasons for opposition are (1) traffic hazards for their children walking past this corner to school, and (2) the attraction gas stations will create for the children because of candy and soda pop machines. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT ABSENT MOT I ON AYES NOES c” CITY OF -2- CARLSBAD ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: (a) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - For renewal of an antenna building at A. T. & S. F. Railroad and Palomar Airport Road; Applicant: Offshore Raydist, Inc. Mr. Agatep introduced the staff report of 6/15/71. The technical report covered the particular situation re the applicant’s request for renewal of a conditiona use permit for the continued use of a 100-foot radio transmitting antenna add transmitter facility. The report recommended renewal of a conditional use permit for a two (2) year period, subject to two conditions: (1) The renewal of the conditional use permit shall be for a two (2) year period, the beginning of which, wil coincide with the date of public hearing (June 22, 197 and (2) the applicant shall clear the existing site of any and all weeds, in conformance with the City of Carlsbad’s Weed Abatement Program. MR. REX WOLLEN of Huntington .Beach was present to represent the applicant and said he would concur with the staff report. He answered some questions of the commission concerning weed abatement. A motion was made to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 713, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CDNjTTION RADIO TRANSMITTING ANTENNA AND BUILDING TO HOUSE TRANSMITTERS ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF THE RAILROAD RIGH OF-WAY, SOUTHERLY OF PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD subject to the two conditions of approval as given in Staff Report of 6/15/71, AL USE PERMIT ALLOWING CONTINUED USE OF A 100-FOOT (b) PREANNEXATIONAL CHANGE OF ZONE AND ADOPTION OF SPECIFIC PLAN - Change of zone from county E-1A (1/2 acre res1 dential estate) and City M, R-3 and R-A to P. U. (Public Utility) zone for San Diego Gas & Electr Company property; applicant San Diego Gas & Electric Company. Mr. Agatep introduced the staff report of 6/10/71. The technical report covered the particular situation re application for change of zone to P.U. (Public Utility) and adoption of a Specific Plan limiting land uses. This report recommended that discussed applica- tion be approved for the following reasons but subject to all conditions outlined in the report. The reasons ~ for approval are: (1) The public utility zone will i eliminate uncontrolled lndustrial zones which exist; (2) The public utility zone will be directly applica- ble to implementing the general plan, and (3) The proposed reclassification provides the City with suf- ficient controls to prevent possible public nuisance and to enhance neighborhood quality. COMMl SSIONERS MOT I ON AYES NOES - E CITY OF CARLSBAD FRANK W. DEVORE, Manager of the Engineering Land Department for S.D.G.&E. was present to represent the applicant. He stated that they do concur with the con- ditions as outlined in the staff report of 6/10/71. He outlined their plan denoting the areas on the map as he discussed them. He said the basic plan except for a few changes has been on file with the City of Carlsba since 1962. The Commissioners asked questions of Mr. DeVore regarding the emissions from the proposed new unit and if there was any chronological skhedule for development Mr. DeVore informed them that they presently are below the state requirements and no emission will exceed .50 percent. He told them there was no schedule for deve- lopment yet but that the proposed plant will not be constructed for at least 6 years, The Commissioners further questioned the possibili of the plant bei.ng located on the west side of 1-5 so the facilities would not be spread out to the east side but Mr. DeVore informed them there was not enough space on the west side. The secretary read a letter from ARTHUR L. HARRIS, JR., President of the Board of Directors of Terramar Association, to the City Council of Carlsbad stating they had reviewed the master plan of S.D.G.&E.'s Encina Power Plant and recommends its approval except for the following conditions: (1) They recommend the Army Corp of Engineers and other appropriate agencies submit re- commendations prior to approval of the southern groin because the effect of the groin on the shore erosion to the south is unknown; and (2) All facilities, where possible, be installed within buildings or structures similar to those now existing at the Encina Power Plant Chairman Little announced the Commission's desire to hear anyone who wished to speak in favor or in opposition to this matter. MRS. ARTHUR BONAS, 241 Olive Street - spoke in opposition to the proposed power plant site on the east side of 1-5. MR. JOE PARISI, 305 Elm Avenue, a realtor in the City of Carlsbad representing two clients, Mr. Robert Miller of London, England and Mr. Harris Taylor of Carmel, California, felt that the part of the Specific Plan regarding the proposed site of future power plant should be left open for-now and heard at a later date when plans are more definite. MR. ALLAN 0. KELLY, 4675 El Camino Real, was opposed to the proposed power plant on the east side of 1-5. Otherwise, he felt the plan was a good plan. :ommission should be cautious of approving a site for a power plant that was 5 or 6 years in the future. MR. UACK CASTLER, 3843 Highland Drive, felt the LLEWELLA DAVIES, 4048 Garfield, was opposed to the 3ower plant on the east side of 1-5. MR. ELWOOD TRASK, 501 Chinquapin Avenue, was 3pposed to the proposed power plant on the east side of COMMISSIONERS - Y 1-5. Cl TY OF -4- CAFILSBAD MR. EUGENE L. FREELAND, a San Diego attorney and property owner of some land near the lagoon, feels that this lagoon represents great potential. S.D.G.&E. in a large measure helped to develop it. His reaction as a property owner in the inner lagoon is that it is too unsure that a plant will be needed at the present time. If the need is shown at the time the propose1 is made, then approve it at that time. The size shown on the map as "site of future power plant" is far greater than what might be necessary. He suggested that the Commission not exclude the reasonable use of the plant in the future, but defer it at this time, setting aside a specific use. MR. W. G. ALLEN, 91 Blue Sky Land, Oceanside, past chairman for the Harbor Community Plan, urged the Commission to be cautious about what they would adopt until going over the back history, etc. The secreta,ry read a letter from JERRY L. ROMBOTIS of Kamar Construction Company, Inc., supporting S.D.G.& proposed Specific Plan for Agua Hedionda Lagoon and adjacent land. He feels the liberal dedication of land and water to permanent open space will be a valuable asset to all residents of Carlsbad. The public hearing was closed and Chairman Little asked for discussion on the matter. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the proposed Specific Plan. Cbmmissioner Damingaet-made.a'mottbnt for continuance until they could obtain further infor- mation which was not seconded. It was the commission's decision that the followin Resolution be offered for adoption after adding another condition to the "conditions of approval", re the pro- posed power plant on the east side of 1-5. The additional condition which was inserted after condition #1 reads as follows: "Also, that the area designated o the Specific Plan as "Site of Future Power Plant", loca ted on the east side of the freeway, be subject to Specific Plan approval at a later date. THE GRANTING OF A PREANNEXATIONAL CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-A, R-3, and M ZONE TO P-U (PUBLIC UTILITY) ZONE AND THE ADOPTION OF REQUIRED SPECIFIC PLAN ON APPROXIMATELY 680 ACRES OF LAND EAST OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN AND SOUTH OF THE NORTH SHORE OF AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON, INEW BUSINESS: I (a) RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 79 - setting public hearing date for July 13, 1971 to consider recommending ~- -. a change of zone from M (Manufacturing) to RD-M (Reside Density-Multiple) in an area north of Chestnut between Tyler Street and A.T. & S.F.; applicant Planning Depart1 Mr. Agatep introduced a Staff Study of 6/18/71 a change of zone from M (Manufacturing) to Density-Multiple) on certain properti# Avenue between Tyler Street and A.T. I ailroad, requesting consideration by the Planning Comm n July 13, 1971. Background information on the proposl as given by Mr. Agatep. Through correspondence and COMMISSIONERS . 's MOTION AYES NOES iial ?nt. b S.F. ision CITY OF -6- CARLSBAD :irculation of a petition both in English and Spanish, it was determined that 60% of the property owners in :hat area were in favor of a zone change. Because of ;he smallness of the lots in the present M zones, it is not feasible to sell or develop the land. The 'lanning staff concludes that if the land were to be *eclassified to RD-M, the owner would be able to improv )r develop his property witout the incumbrance of zonin Ir. Agatep also presented some sketches showing current roning and General Plan densities. After questions wer Inswered and the discussion concluded, the following tesolution of Intention was offered for adoption. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 79. A RESOLUTION OF [NTENTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF 1ARLSBAD DECLARING INTENT TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO IONSIDER RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL A RECLASSIFICATIO :N ZONE ON PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD FROM M :MANUFACTURING) TO RD-M (RESIDENTIAL DENSITY-MULTIPLE) !ONE. ILD BUSINESS: It was decided to adjourn the meeting to the :onference room, Tuesday, June 29, at 7:30 P.M. for a rork session on the 'continued' items attachment - 'lanning Department reports. ;OMMITTEE REPORTS: None LDJOURNMENT: ;y proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 I.M. with unanimous voice vote approval. :espectfully submitted, COMMISSIONERS 10T I ON \YES lEOS 10T I ON \YES IOES