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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-01-25; Planning Commission; MinutesMEETING OF: DATE : PLACE : TIME: Cl TY OF CARLSBAD JANUARY 25, 1972 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS \ \ iOLL CALL : :ity staff members present: D. A. Agatep, J. E. Spano! I. B. Arnold. The chairman informed the commission that Commissioner iermsen has submitted a letter of resignation, and isked that a resolution of appreciation be drafted thanking him for his service. \PPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of 1-14-72 were approved as amended. dRITTEN COMMUNICATION: The chairman asked if there were any objections to taking up item 6(b), Parks & Recreation Bond Issue, st this point. There were no objections, so Mrs. Bett: dollrich, Parks 41 Recreation Commission Chairman, snswered questions pertaining to the $1,000,000.00 3ond Issue. :ommissioner Dominguez had a question re the City's Iption to purchase open space from Goldrich, Kest & Issociates. Mrs. Wollrich suggested Mr. Johnston be :ontacted so he could check into the matter. The commission, by voice vote, approved the informatiol submitted by Parks & Recreation to be forwarded on to the City Council. The chairman commented on a letter from the League of :alifornia Cities regarding a second Institute for Planning .Commissioners at the San Jose Hyatt House, February 23-25, 1972. Reservations must be made by February 10, 1972 according to the chairman. 3RAL COMMUNICATION: Commissioner Little read an article from the January 23rd Blade Tribune which contained some pertinent information for the Planning Department and Commission PUBLIC HEARINGS: (a) Continued - Request for reclassification in zone from R-1-7,500 to R-3 on certain properties lying east of Eureka Place between Chestnut Avenue and Pine 4venue; Applicant: Richard D. Man.tle I ', """"""""""""""""""""""""""" The chairman noted that the Planning Department had requested a continuance until February 22nd in order to consider this in conjuncfi'on with the General Plan Plmendment pub1 ic hearing$.?' Commissioner Little wanted to know If the property own1 dould be renotified. Mr. Agatep said they would be notified for the public hearing on the General Plan Amendment. Jack B. Arnold, City Manager, said that in April a new law will become effective requiring an amendment to thl General Plan in order for a zone change to be effected iESENT 3SENT 3T ION YES BSTAINED OTION YES S CITY OF CARlLSBAD -2- The applicant, Richard D. Mantle, agreed to a contin- uance. I A motion was made to continue until February 22, 1972. (b) Resolution of Intention No. 83 - Reclassification in zone from R-P to C-M and adoption of a specific plan for Peachey-Reese, et al. Mr. Agatep requested that a short discussion be held on this item at the end of the public hearings. """""""_""""""""""""""""""" I (c) Request for a reclassification in zone from R-1 to RD-M and-adoption of a specific plan for a 60-unit apartment complex at Tamarack and Jefferson; Appli- cant: Cortez Development Company """"""""""~""""""""""""""""- Mr. Agatep presented the staff report dated 1-25-72. The report outlined the location, surrounding zones an structures and also the number of units proposed and the number of bedrooms. The report also listed reason and conditions of approval. Mr. Agatep commented that condition 15 had been changed. The commissioners raised several questions in regards to building placement, adequacy of parking and open space. Mr. Jim Bree, Cortez Development Company, 1025 E. Vist Way, Vista, was present to discuss his proposed plan and answer questions. He agreed with all the condltio except condition 15 which he wanted to be reworded. The wording of this condition was resolved to read as follows: "15. . The applicant shall install an 8'' VCP sewer alon the Tamarack frontage of the property parallel to the existing 6" line or deposit funds with the City of Carlsbad to upgrade the line at a future date," Condition #12 was amended to read: "12. Full street improvements to the center line shall be constructed in accordance with the City of Carlsbad subdivision ordinance or as modified by City Council policy includ ornamental street lights, whlch shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer." Commissioner Jose asked the applicant if the parking layout could be modified. The applicant explained that the parking was set up in that fashion to allow the Fire Department ingress and egress, .I There was no one present to speak in favor. The following persons spoke in opposition: 1. Gilbert Miranda, 3920 Linmar Lane . Mr. Golden, 3914 Linmar Lane COMMt SSIONERS Mot i on Ayes Noes i L I i i CITY OF CARLSBAD COMMlSSiONERS -3- The public hearing'closed at 8:27 P.M. Discussion ensued between the commissioners. Chair- man Jose felt that the parking was inadequate, but was not -opposed to.the zone change. Commissioner Dominguei felt that the play area should not be adjacent to a residence. Commissioner Little believes the increase in the number of units will increase the parking and traffic problems. Commissioners Dewhurst and Palmateer were in favor of the proposal for that area. Harry Truax, 4125 Harbor Drive, was present and made some comments regarding the parking situation. He.said that the applicant had complied with fire department requirements of egress and ingress, and that was the reasons why the parking is set up as it is. After further discussion, a motion was made to adopt MOTION X Resolution No. 754, A Resolution Recommending to the AYES xx City Council Change of Zone from R-1 to RD-M (Residen- NOES x xx x tial Density Multiple) and Adoption of A Specific Plan, ABSENT on Property Located on the North Westerly Corner of ABSTAINEC Jefferson Street and Tamarack Avenue, for reasons as outlined in the staff report of 1-25-72, and subject to conditions 1-16 as amended. (d) Request for approval of a tentative map and adop- tion of a specific plan on property located east of and fronting on Interstate-5 between Poinsettia Lane and Palomar Airport Road; Applicant: Finahcial Scene,Inc. Mr. Agatep read the staff report of 1-25-72, and illustrated the plan on graphics, i.e. typical on-site units, architectural elevations. The report also gave reasons and conditions of approval. The secretary read a letter from Pacific Scene, Inc. to R. A. Johnston, Parks & Recreation Director regarding the Specific Plan for landscaping. Mr. Russ Richard, th'e Project Manager, was present to represent Financial Scene, Inc. He said an agreement with Mr. McReynolds for the extension of the road was on file in City Hall. He also answered several questions of the commission. There was no one present to speak either in favor or opposition. The public hearing was closed at 9:20 P.M. The commissioners felt that the overall development would be an asset to the City. After a short discus- MOTION X sion, a motion was made to adopt Resolutions No. 755 AYES x xxxxx and 756 for reasons as outlined in the staff ereport of NOES 1-25-72 and for conditions 1-23 plus an added condition ABSENT to do with the removal of billboard signs prior to construction. """""""""""""""""""""""""""- (e) TENTATIVE MAP - Request for approval of a tentative map for a 33-lot subdivision Csingle family) on pro- perty located between Monroe ant! Slenkarne.: *,??Itcant: Kamar Construction Company """"""""""""""""""""---"--------- I I ! - . COMMISSIONERS CITY OF CARLSBAD -4- Mr. Agatep presented the staff report which discussed the location and type of unrts, and gave reasons and conditions of approval. The commission had no questio Mr. Jerry Rombotis, 3505 Charter Oak, was present to answer any questions in regards to his proposal. He agreed with all the conditions of the staff report, except a condition dealing with the dedication of Canyon Road. He said he could not dedicate a City street, but said that he was in agreement wtth the intent of the. condition. There was no one present to speak either in favor or opposition. Mrs. Cleona O’Bryant, 1155 Oak Avenue, asked for clarification about the plan submitted to the City Council two years ago. Mr..Rombotis answered her questions. The public hearing was closed at 9:35 P.M. The commission discussed the proposal. Gradl’ng and street alignment were dl’scussed by the Engtneering Department and the City Manager. After further discussion, a motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 757, for reasons as outlined in the staff report and subject to conditions 1-10 as revised (b) Peachey-Reese, et a1 Mr: Agate’p read the memo requesting a continuance regarding this matter. He also outlined the status of this request, and also briefly discussed the down- town study which the Planning Staff, the C.I.C., Plan- ning Commissioners, and CBDAC members are currently working on. He suggested that the hearing either be continued or denied. The commission discussed the situation and the repopt which was requested by the City Council by February 1, 1972. A motion was made to recess for 5 minutes at 9:55 P.M. The meeting resumed with everyone present at 1O:OO P.M After a short discussion, a motion was made to continu 6(b) public hearing for further staff study. Chairman Jose asked if.the Planning Department could keep a list of all items which will come to public hearing for the commissioners, so that they could have more time in which to study the proposals, The legali of this was discussed and it was decided to check into the matter with the City Attorney. (a) South Carlsbad General Plan Revision Mr. Olinghouse asked that a work committee 6e formed to work with the staff and C.I.C. on this plan. OTION ,YES OES OTION YES OES X X L X I i I , I- -. CITY OF CARLSBAD -5- lfter a discussion; Commissioner Palmateer, Forman., nnd Chairman Jose (alternate) volunteered to serve. )n a work committee. ;OMMITTEE REPORTS: ylr. Forman commented on the three meetings held to dat )n the downtown study. Mr. Forman explained that it is an outgrowth of the Peachey-Reese development. rhis study is a comprehensive plan for the entire jowntown area. Discussion ensued among the commission regarding this matter. ylr. Nick Sauer asked that the matter be taken ljefore the Council on a preliminary basis. ILD BUSINESS: (a) 'Continued' Items Attachment 70.22 - Nuisance Ordinance - A letter from Bob Glomb tias read by the secretary. The ordinance was discusse by the commission. It was felt that the City should have an ordinance that they can enforce fairly. How- ever, the commission requested that the staff present a report at the next meeting because they were not in agreement that the ordinance draft as presented would solve any problems. R motion was made to have the Planning Department review this ordinance with the City Attorney and the two councilmen who worked on the draft and present findings to the commission. Yr. Arnold, City Manager, suggested that some interim revision to the ordinance be made to .help alleviate some of the problems in enforcing the ordinance. Mr. Slomb made several comments in regards to the ordinanc 70.28 Freeway Landscaping - Mr. Arnold, City Manager, noted that the preliminary landscape plans from the Division of Highways has been received and is being reviewed by the Parks & Recreation Department and looks favorable. 70.29 Pi0 Pic0 General Plan Amendment - Mr. Agatep commented on the meeting held with Commissioner Palmateer and Hermsen last week and thel'r suggestions as to how to approach the problem. Mr. Agatep showed some graphics of the area regarding zoning and land uses. He also read the memorandum from the Planning Department. liscussion ensued regarding the proposed amendment, land uses and densities.?. . 2". . \fter further discussion, a motion was made to adopt iesolution of Intention No. 82. COMMlSSlONERS OTION YES OES MOT I ON AYES NOES X X I(: I L X I I I z I CITY OF CARLSBAD -6- \DJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 P.M. )y proper voice vote approval. . lespectfu.11.~ submitted, &!Le+ SANDRA L. LUCKY, Secretary COMMISSIONERS ~OT ION ,YES OES