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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-08-24; Planning Commission; MinutesMEETING OF: DATE : TIME : PLACE: - CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 24, 1971 7:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 30LL' CALL : :ity staff members present: D. A. Agatep, J. E. Spano, 1. A; Johnston. \PPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of 8/10/71, were ipproved as submitted by appropriate voice vote appro- lal. JRITTEN COMMUNICATION: . None 3RAL COMMUNICATION: 4RS.. CLEONA O'BRYANT, 11 55 Oak Avenue, was .present to speak to the commission regarding the proposed amend- nent of the ordinance concerning horses and other nnimals. She was representing an organization called :arlsbad Rural Association, whose a4m is to form rules nnd policies to e-ducate horse owners. She believes that young people who own horses and have the respon- sibility of properly caring for a horse will stay out If serious trouble. One of her suggestions to solve :he horse problem was to form an organization which vould have the power to police and control the horse Iwners, and levy a fine on those bre.aking the rules. :hairman Little thanked Mrs. O'Bryant for her interest, ind suggested a committee of interested persons be Formed to work with the staff in drafting a portion of !his or-dinance. Mr. Agatep expressed the staff's de- ;ire to hear the citizen's views re this ordinance. IISS MARGI WAGNER, 2285 Highland Drive, President of 'FA, was present to represent her group. She .informed :he commission that if the amendment to the ordinance, IS outlined in the ilournal, was approved, members of :he FFA would have to give up important projects. She irged the commission to understand that their organiza- tion was very important, and that although agriculture nay not be a clean job, it is an honest and good livinc 'UBLIC HEARINGS: (a) CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-P TO C-M - Reclassification i !one from R-P (Residential-Professional) to C-M (Heavy ;ommercial-Limited Industrial Zone) on certain proper- ;ies located on the westerly side of Roosevelt, south c .aguna Drive and north of Beech Avenue; Applicant: :ranees M. Psachey Reese ~ Mr. Agatep introduced the staff report of. 8/24/71 which covered the particular situation regarding loca- tion, past history of the area and the applicant's property, present zoning, staff recommendations, and reasons for denial. The report outlined the General Plan requirements, and contained quotes from a recent report by City Planning Consultants, Duncan & Jones COMMl SSIONERS \ resent bsent otion Yes bsent bstained -. i ,- CITY OF CARLSBAD -2- regarding land-use. Mr. Agatep also showed several graphics which illustrated the discussion. Commissioner Dewhurst abstained from the public hearing because he owns property within 300 feet of ' the proposal. Mr. W. N. Sauer, Jr. was present to represent the applicant. Chairman Little informed the applicant and her representative that since two commissioners were absent and one commissioner had abstained, one ''no'' vote would mean denial. He informed them that they could continue the hearing until the next'meeting! if the applicant so desired, when more commissi.oners 1 would be present. After a short conference, Mr. Sauer ~ ' informed the commission that because of the importance ~ of the proposal, the applicant would appreciate a continuance. A motion was made to continue t*his public hearing until the next regular meeting (September 14, 1971). I """"""""""""""""""""""""""- (b) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - to conduct arts and craft: classes in a residence, to be located at 4576 Cove Drive; Applicant: Marion M. Lefferdink I Mr. Agatep introduced the staff report of 8/24/71: which discussed the location,, the parking requirements, staff recommendation, and reasons and conditions of approval. The secretary read a memo from Henry D. Lynch, giving Mrs. Lefferdin, his permission for parking on his vacant lot (Lot #6, Bristol Cove) until he decides to build. MRS. MARION M. LEFFERDINK, 4576 Uove Drive, was present to discuss her application to conduct arts and crafts classes. She informed the commissioners she had conducted these classes for 9 years in the City of Pomona, and that the people there felt that it was goo( therapy. She also showed the commission samples of tht work she teaches. There was no one present to speak in favor or opposition. The public hearing was closed at 8:12 P.M, The commissioners discussed the application, and il was decided that as long as there was adequate parking and no commercial sales were conducted, they could see no reason why it would be detrimental. Therefore, the commissioners added another condition (#8) which reads as follows: "That commercial signing or advertising sales not be allowed on the property owned by the applicant". COMMISSIONERS loti on \yes \bsent. ibstainec \ CITY OF CARLSBAD COMMISSIONERS \ \J -3- After further discussion, a motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 725., A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONDUCT ARTS AND CRAFTS CLASSES IN A RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 4576 COVE DRIVE, subject to reasons and conditions of approval. I """"""""""""""""""""""""""" (c) TENTATIVE MAP - To consider approval of a tentative map for Carlsbad Tract 71-2; Applicant: Occidental Petroleum & S.equoia Pacific .. Mr. Agatep introduced the staff report of 8/19/71, which duscussed the particular situation and gave rea- sons and conditions of approval. Mr. J. E. Spano, Engineering Department, was pre- sent to outline the Engineering Department's desire to add a condition.to the staff report. re storm drain requirements. Th'e condition reads as follows: Pro- visions to transmit storm waters in an underground conduit to the nearest natural watercourse shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to construction of storm drain. The commission asked se.vera1 questions of Mr. Spano re storm drain flow and Avenida Encinas. The applicant's representative, Mr. Samuel Salkin, 1045 W. Collins Avenue, Orage, California, was present. He concurred with the staff report and conditions as outlined. There was no one present to speak in favor or opposition of the proposal. The public hearing was closed at 8:37 P.M. Lengthy discussion ensued between the commissioners. Mr. Bob Johnston, Parks & Recreation Director, was present. He wishes to add a condition to the staff report which reads as follows: "That those parcels zoned for residential uses on subject tentative map be subject to the City of Carlsbad park dedication ordinances. I' After further discussion, a motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 726, A RESOLUTION OF CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL OF TENTATIVE MAP OF OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM AND SEQUOIA PACIFIC, subject to reasons and conditions as outlined in' staff report plus 2 other conditions added by Engineering Departme-nt and Parks & Recreation Direct NEW BUSINESS: (a) Resolution of Intention No. 80 - setting a public hearing date to recommend changing the title of Planned Community to Planned Development. proposed change in title. " Mr. Agatep read the Resolution which outlined the Chairman Little asked if anyone was present to speak in opposition or favor of the proposed change in title. lot ion \yes ibsent lotion \yes rbsent X X :( t. Q X X 1 X K I I.' , . CI TV OF CARLSBAD COMMISSIONERS -4- F MR. TOM MAHON, 3551 Highland Drive, was present to clarify some questions regarding the Planned Com- munity zone. Mr. Agatep explained that this was only a change of title. After discussion among the commission, a motion' was made to adopt Resolution of Intention No. 80, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD DECLARING ITS INTENT TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL THE AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 9060, ARTICLE 13.75, PLANNED COMMUNIT ZONE (P-C ZONE). (b) LANIKAI ANNEXATION - referring to Planning .Com- mission by City Council as a response to a letter sub- mitted by South Shores Development Corporation. Mr. Agatep read a memorandum t,o the Planning Com- mission from the-staff which explained the annexation request of Lanikai Mobile Home Park. City Council referred the request to Planning Commission for their opinions and inputs. Mr. Agatep illustrated the loca- tion of the property. Chairma.n Little asked if the annexation would place a burden on the City of Carlsba with respect to service facilities. Mr. Spano explain that the sewer connection fees would be paid by South Shores Development. Also, that CMWD is already pro- viding water to the area. -Staff recommended that ,the uninhabited properties south of the Encina Treatment Plant between Carlsbad Boulevard and Interstate-5 right-of-way be annexed at the same time if possible. The Commission agreed tha they should attempt to annex the entire area. The secretary read a letter to Mayor Dunne from Jack Robinson, South Shore Development Corporation, urging the City to annex Lanikai giving reasons why they wish annexation and beneficial factors to the City of Carlsbad if Lanikai is annexed, i.e. increased taxes to the city, Jazk Robinson of South Shores DeveFopment Corp. was present. He feels the La.nikai Mobile Home Park should be annexed to the City because they are already receiving some City of Carlsbad service facilities, i. police and fire protection. He feels it is only prope that they should be part of Carlsbad and pay taxes to support these services.: He believes that if the City tries to annex the properties to the north, it will delay the annexation, and urged to Commission to annex only Lani kai. Mr. Perry Lamb, who owns some property below Lani kai, a previous Planning Commissioner, had a question regarding the zoning the property would have if annexe Staff informed .him that the property would be zoned R-1-10,OOO. After further discussion, a motion was made to recommend to City Council that this total area be annexed to the City of Carlsbad in the normal annexa- tion procedure, and that if something should preclude the annexation of the property to the north, that Mr. irlotion \yes loes \bsent . E CITY OF CARLSBAD -5- 1 Robinson's property and Lanikai be annexed to the Ci,ty. I OLD BUSINESS: 'Mot AY e Abs Chairman Little thanked staff for the map on freeway,- oriented facilities and commented that it would be very beneficial in the future. 70.26 - Service Stations Operations Questionnaire - Discussion ensued between staff and commission regard- ing the questionnaire and the summary. Commissioner Dewhurst recommended that the service station question naire summary be sent to station operators. Discussio ensued re particular answers of the questionnaire, and the overall aspects. Mr. Agatep commented that. Mr. Olinghouse, Planning Director, intended the question- naire summary to be presented only for informational purposes and that another evaluation will be.forth- coming that will qualitatively state what the question naire told us combined with the questionnaire that was filled out a couple of years ago by the CBD as to what kind of services and business should be pursued in ter of commercial development. The single questionnaire summary would therefore only be part of an economic impact study. 70.27 - City of Carlsbad Goals Program - Commissioner Jose brought up the fact that the CIC Goals Committee had wanted the Commissioners to outline goals and sub- mit a report to CIC which they have not done yet. Chairman Little asked Mr. Agatep to research this. Mr. Agatep informed the Comm.ission that a community goals survey is being done and a new questionnaire is being prepared to establish community direction and value. Mr. Agatep suggested a continued workshop-type meeting be held sometime in the future to prepare the requested report. 70.28 - Freeway Landscaping - Mr. Robert Johnston, Park &reation'Director, made a progress report to the Commission. He informed the Commissioners that several meetings had been held with the Division of Highway Landscaping Architects, and that the Director of Land- scaping Architects is proposing to the State Highway Commission that the landscaping program be moved up one year (1973-74). Mr. Johnston.informed the Commission that they would receive a Parks & Recreation agenda and continued items list each month. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. by appropriate voice vote approval. Respectfully submitted, Mot Abs AY e n COMMISSIONERS i