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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-05-22; Planning Commission; Minutesrv c' * , .. . *. .. - ._""-...""" . . " . '7 CORRECTED MINUTES I CITY OF CARLSEAD MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION DATE : May 22, 1973 TIME: 7:30 P.M. PLACE : CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Dominguez and fellow 'Commissioners welcomed the new Planning Commissioners, Mrs. Mary Casler and Mr. Gary Wrench. I ROLL CALL: All Commissioners were present. Staff Members Present: D. A. Agatep, V. Biondo, Mike Zander, Paul Williams, T.C.Flanagan, H. Cook. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of May 8, 1973 were approved as presented. ~~ WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: A letter received from Mrs. A. W. Kerr requesting-possible rezoning on her property at 3455 Adams, and surrounding property on Chestnut, was acknowledged by the Commission. Planning Director stated no action was necessary at this time. Comnissioners agreed this matterishoutd not be considered until the zoning portiop of the General Plan Revision is completed, at which time Mrs. Kerr ad other land- owners should be contacted. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Commissioner Jose recommended to the Plann ing Commission the adoption of a Resolution thanking past Comnissioners, D.Dewhurst and F. Norman, for their fine work on the Planning Commission. It was noted that the Resolution should stipulate the dates of service to the Commission. D. A. Agatep, Planning Director, advised the Commissioners he had ordered a plaque for the out-going Commissioners, and with the consent of the Commission, this would be a standard practice henceforth. A motion was made to adopt the above format for all Commission members as they are retired. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (a) continued: ZONE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 48 - Request initiated by Planning Commission Resolution of Intention No. 90 to amend Title 21 of the Municipal Code to provide for flexability in the. placement of a single-family dwelling with respect to front yard setbacks on property in the R-A, R-1 and R-2 zones. At the request of the P,lanning Department staff, this item was continued to the meeting of June 26, 1973 to allow more time for input on this amendment. It was pointed out that item that are continued should b,e presented to the new Commissioners in their entire.ty, so the new members can become acquainted wit the complete history before they are required to vote on same. It was a1 so noted, there will be certain continued items that the new Commissioners will be unable to vote upon. The new Commissioners were also advised the tapes of previous meetings will be- at the-ir disposal should they d&ire. to 1isten"to past proceedings. Motion for continuance of this matter was accepted. (b) continued: - E.I.S. No. 127, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 116 and tentative map CT 73-2 - Request filed by LA COSTA LAND COMPAN) for approval of a specific plan and tentative map to allow for COMMISSIONERS Motion Ayes : Abstain: Motion AYES: * Motion Ayes -1 - - CITY OF CARLSBAD Meeting of May 22 , 1973 -2- development of a 335 lot residential development on 111 acres 01 land, generally located west of Rancho Santa Fe Road between Levante Street and Olivenhain Road, to be known as SANTA FE GLENS. of June 12, 1973. A motion was adopted to continue to the next regular meeting of June 12, 1973. Staff requested continuanaecof this item to the meeting I (c) Continued: SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 115; TENTATIVE MAP CT 73-8: Request filed.by DOUGLAS-PACIFIC CORPORATION, to allow a 323 unit condominium development on 63 acres of land, generally . located on the west side of El Camino Real between Chestnut Ave and Kelly Drive, to be known as CARLSBAD PALISADES. Staff recommended these applications be continued to June 12 , 1973 to a1 low more time to review this project. The motion was made for continuance, and carried. (d) Continued: VARIANCE NO. V-226 - CLIFTON NOONCASTER: Re- quest for approval of a Variance to reduce the required side yards-:from 6.9 ft. to 5 ft., on property generally located west of Jefferson Street and southwest of 1-5. Mr. Michael Zander, Assistant Planner gave the staff report and recommendations for this request, touching upon the description of the project, zoning, general plan and conditions of approval. The Public Hearing was opened and Mr. James Ready, atty for the Applicant, from the firm of Walwick and Ready, 322 North Nevada, Oceanside, comnented on this project. He complimented StaTf stating he felt they had presented an ade- quate report on behalf of Mr. Nooncaster. He also stated he could assure the Commission that the previous concern regarding entrance and exit habits at the site had been worked out in the revised map. He stated that Security Title Co. has granted fee title to Mr. Nooncaster. Commission was only approving or denying the sideyard setback at this meeting. Further action would be required by the City Council on an Encroachment Permit, and until this action was heard, the project was not considered approved. He also cautioned that the project may not be approved. . . Motion was made that the application for a Variance be granted, subject to the conditions as out1 ined in the staff report as presented to them. The motion carried. City Attorney, V. Biondo, pointed out that the Planning [e) Continued:. ZONE CHANGE 112 and SPECIFIC PLAN 11 1. Request filed by THE CARLSBAD JOURNAL (Brien M. Manning) to allow a change of zone from R-P to C-2, and adoption of a Specific Plan for construction of new Carlsbad Journal Offices, on property generally located on the west side of Jefferson St. between Arbuckle Place and Laguna Drive. D.A.Agatep, Planning Director, advised the Commissioners. that after his conversation with the City Attorney, staff had decided to take another approach to establish a Resolution of Intention to hold a public hearing in three weeks, to consider an amendment to Title 21, Section 21.42.010 (4) by adding Publishing Houses as a permitted use, with a Conditional Use Permit , in the Residential -Professional Zone. After Attorney Biondo read the Resolution of Intention, it was agreed this -2- COMMISSIONERS Motion Ayes Motion Ayes Motion Ayes Abs ta i n CITY OF -3 - matter should be continued to June 12, 1973 to allow for proper advertising and additional work by Staff. It was stated that there was only to be publishing, with no on-site printing. Motion was made for continuance to June 12, 1973, and carried. (f) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 58-A: A request filed by C. B. PRICHARD for amendment of Planning Commission Resolutic No. 883 dated March 27, 1973 to delete condition nos. 10-13 pertaining to .public improvements, on property generally locatec south of and adjacent to Palomar Airport Road between Macario 'Re (future) and Kelly Drive (extended) , to be known as KAMPGROUNDS OF AMERICA. The Applicant, Mr. Prichard addressed the Planning Comniss. and stated his problem with regard to public improvements. Mr. Prichard is not the owner of the propeety, he is the lessee It was pointed out by staff that the conditions should be ful- fil led by the owner , M%t Mr. Prichard. Mr. Tim Flanagan, Engineering Division, explained' the parcc map is an exchange of land between Mr. Kelly and Mr. Frazee, anc the frontage conditions are necessary. Engineering is asking fc a Future Sewer Agreement.and the owner of the property should appear and not the.Lessee. Mr. Flanagan stated the original condition for the sewer should be modified and the public sewer should be connected to the Buena Trunk line. Commissioner Dominguez suggested to the appldcant that this matter be sent back to Staff for clarification, and closed the public hearing. A motion was made that this item be TABLED.unti1 additiona' information is provided and if staff deems it so, not to be brought before the Commission but try to handle at staff level. The motion carried. (9) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP-84 - Request filed by L. Sciarra of Carlsbad Jaycees, to use a portion of 'the parking lot at Plaza Camino Real for the annual Boys Club Carnival June 11 th thru 17, 1973 (Carnival days being June 13-17). The Public Hearing was opened and no one wished to speak for or agai,nst this request. Commissioner Dominguez suggested that the City Manager ty granted an extension of time for approval from two days to 5 days on Conditional Use Permits (without a hearing at Planning Comission level). It was also suggested that the City Manager be permitted to approve a Conditional Use Permit for special events that are held each year (such as Boys Club Carnival ) , with the stipulation that he review these permits within 3-5 years. Commissioner Little stated he was not against having a ccc&raival'on the parking lot but felt there existed a hazardous condition because of the clustering of buildings, which leaves very 1 i ttl e room for people to move around. He felt some controls should be placed on the distance that is allowed between buildings, and the other Commissioners agreed that the Fire Department be made completely aware of this event and be on hand to check for any possible fire hazards. It was also -3- CARLSBAD COMMISSIONERS Motion Ayes n Motion Ayes /' CITY OF -4- CWLSBAD suggested that the hours of operation be extended to 11 :00 P.M. instead of the 1O:OO P.M. request. Motion was made to approve this Conditional Use Permit for a Carnival on the parking lot of Plaza Camino Real, with th change of time in Condition #6 being changed to 11 :00 P.M.. (h) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT NO. 149 , SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 11 2 AND ,TENTATIVE MAP NO. CT 73-10: Request filed by La . Costa Land Company for approval of E. I. S. , Specific P1 an and Tentative Map to allow development of a 97 lot, single- family subdivision on property generally located on the east side of Alga Road between Babilonia and Alfil Way, to be known as LA COSTA ESTATES NORTH. Associate Planner, Paul Williams, gave the staff report for this project, covering description, zoning, and the E.I.R.. Public -Hearing was opened and Mr. Bill Rick of Rick Engineering, 509 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, addressed the Commissior stating he had the 'Staff report and concurred.with the re- commendations. He questioned Conditon #6 on page 6 of the staff report regarding t.he last sentence which read "If require by the school district lots 87 thru 95 shall be ded.icated to tt- school district". He questioned this as an appropriate conditi in a specific plan and stated he had been in contact with the school district, and together they were working out the possibl impacts this project may have on the schools. The Planning Director advised Mr. Rick that Condition #6 of the Specific Plan and Condition #5 of the Tentative Map are standard con- ditions and could be quoted the same in each instance. Public Hearing was closed and the Commissioners held a discussion regarding the open space, possible dedication, and Condition 12 was amended to read "private facilities". . . . as well as Condition 21 being amended to read "Slopes and open-space easements as indicated on the map shall not be con- sidered for a City Maintenance District at this time". Applic? concurred with these changes. T. Flanagen, Engineering Divisic discussed the possibility of a city maintenance district at a future date, or possibly some thought be given' to a home- owners district. In-Lieu fees was mentioned, and Mr. Rick stated no fees or agreement had been requested to date. The Commissioners stated they felt there should be a private discussion with staff regarding the need for open-space easements. Mr. Rick said he is willing to work as closely as necessary with staff to work out whatever must be done, to the satisfaction of the City. By Minute Motion, the final E.I.R. #149 was accepted as presented to the Planning Commission. Motion was made to approve the Specific Plan No. 112 and Tentative Map CT 73-10 as presented by Staff, with the ameridrtlent of Conditions as stipulated by the Commission. -4 - COMMISSIONERS Motion: Ayes Abstain 4otion lye s Motion Ayes Abstai n -. CITY OF -4 CARLSBAD 15 "-5- (i) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT NO. 154, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 114, TENTATIVE MAP CT 73-11: Request filed by JOHN D. LUSK AND SON for approval of a Specific Plan and Tentative Map to allow development of 390 condominium units on 36.7 acres of land, generally located on both sides of Poinsettia Lane betwee Carlsbad Blvd. and the A,T.S.F. railroad right-of-way (LUSK HOM Michael Zander, Assistant Planner, gave the staff report for this request which included Environmental Impacts. The Commissioners commenced discussion with questions on Open- Space and how .i t was covered by Ordinance. City Attorney, V. Biondo, read the P-C ordinance and explained its coverage . of Open Space requirements. The Commission felt that Condition #8 of the staff report regarding public improvements should be amended. Tim Flanagan of the Engineering Division read a revised condition which the Conmission agreed to as opposed to the original one. Staff was advised to please change the staff report and Resolution to reflect this change. Birch S-t. Carlsbad, yep. Occidenta~~PeWoleurn, p_r.QP. owper., SgC this project and answered questions from the Commission re- garding the 35 acres being held that the applicant would be willing to deed to the City, and stated. he hoped to present a recommendation to the City within 30 days on these acres. Public Hearing was opened and Mr. Ken Wassman, 4201 Mr. William Lusk, owner, addressed the Conmission stating they have brought down the densities for these units and will b putting in an access to the beach. He stated they were about .1/2 acre short on the south portion'and about 3/4 acre short on the north portion, for open space, and will make up the deficit along Carlsbad Blvd. with special types of landscaping, if permitted. Mr. Lusk said they will be working with A.T.S.F. to improve the area along the highway and wou1d.offset acreage defic9encies with other ideas. The Public Hearing was closed and Commissioner Casler spok briefly stating her feelings about &he.-possibility of more clustering for the units in order to provide more open-space. There was general discussion by the Planning Commissioners regarding her suggestion, and with this in mind, a motion was made to return this item to staff for clarification of the open-space calculations and to obtain more ideas from Lusk and Sons regarding clustering and open-space dedications. This item was continued to the meeting of June 26, 1973; Motion was made to accept the Final Environmental Impact Report No. 154 for Lusk and,Sons, as presented. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (a) TENNIS COURTS: Review Plans and Specifications for Tennis Courts at Park and Kelly Drive. T. Flanagan gave the report on the proposed Tennis Courts. He stated the bids for this project were quite a bit higher tha they had anticipated, and the remaining funds needed would . probably come from Park-In-Lieu fees from the subdivisions in that area. He also stated that this project would create an "insignificant impact on the environment", and stated that proper posting for the E.I.R. had been done. Motion was made to accept the report for the Tennis Courts as being in conformance with the General Plan. -5- COMMISSIONERS regarding Motion Ayes Motion Ayes Motion Ayes --. CITY OF -6- h CARLSBAD LATE ITEMS: (a) As of this meeting, there were two new Planning Commission attending for the first time. Conmissioner Dewhurst and Commis Norman are'no longer on the Planning Commission. As Mr.Dewhurs was the Vice-chairman of the Planning Conmission, it was necess to elect a new Vice-chairman to assist Commissioner Dominguez, Cha i rman . Commissioner E. H. Jose's name was placed in nomination by Commissioner Forman, was seconded by Commissioner Casler, and was unanimously approved by a vote of Yes from the remaining Commissioners. Be it now advised the new Vice-chairman of the Planning Commission is now Comnissioner E. H. Jose, Jr. """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""- (b) MOVIE: "Multiply and Subdue The Earth": Chairman Dominguez announced the movie "Multiply and Subdue the Earth'! will be shown again for those Commissioners and interested persons who missed its first showing. He said the movie was excellent and highly recommended that any Comissiohers who had missed it the first time should definitely make a point to see it when it is shown at the CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 19, 1973. All are invited to attend. (c) CRITICAL PLANNING ISSUES: Included in the "work packet" for the Planning Comissioners was a memo from the Planning Department regarding "Critical Planning Issues"., stating this Pol icy has been presented to the City Council and is currently back with Staff for verbal refinement. It is possible the City Council wiil act on the policy at one of their June meetings. A copy of the Policy which was approved by the P1 anni ng Commission was attached, along with a copy of the amended Policy from the Council. All further comments were invited before the City Cohncil was agair presented with this Policy, for their final approval. """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""- at 10:30 P.M., ADJOURNMENT: By,proper motionJthe Plannlng Commission meeting was adjourned to Friday, May 25, 1973 at 9:00 A.M., in the City Manager's Conference Room. The topics to be discussed would be the E.I.R. for the Water System and its conformance to the General Plan. Respectfully submitted, Dotty K1 dngman , Recording Secretacy -6- COMMISSIONERS S mer Y Motion Second Ayes Motion Ayes