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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-10-05; Planning Commission; Minutes.- CITY OF CARLSBAD I PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1977 COUNCIL CHAMBERS * PAGE 1 I CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order at 7:OO P.M. ROLL CALL - Commissioner Watson was absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve the Minutes with the change on Page 4 showing that Commissioner Woodward was the maker of the motion for ZC-197. On Page 5 show that Commissioner Fikes voted "No1' on the CUP-140 motion and Commissioner Jose was absent. RESOLUTIONS (1) Resolution No. 1403, V-272, Gendusa A motion was made to approve Resolution No. 1403. Resolution No. 1405, County of San Diego, CUP-140 A motion was made to approve Resolution' No. 1405 with the following correction in the report to city Council dated September 30, 1977: Condition No. 3 - Con- struction of the shredder building shall utilize materials and design which will insure that noise levels produced by the project and related activitie,s to not exceed 60 dB(A) within the public area of the site or anywhere off the 21 acre site. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -I Commissioner Jose reported that he hac gone by the Butts' home and care facility and noted that the yard appeared to have unnecessary trash in the front and in the side yard. Staff explained that the CUP will be reviewed when item comes before the Planning Commission as stipulated in. the CUP resolution. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) .(1) Case No. V-270, Bernie Gilmore -'Request for a Variance to Section 21.34.110 of the Zone Code to allow the use of a wood fence with landscaping in lieu of a solid con- crete or masonry wall to screen outdoor storage. Mr. Bud Plender, Assistant Planning'birector, stated that staff had given a full presentation on this case at the last Planning Commission meeting. He said that the applicant understood the staff report and does not require another Full staff presentation. Mr. Bernie Gilmore, Project Manager of the Palomar Airport Business Park said 'that he agreed with the findings of the staff. He felt the fence was erected as a mistake as they believed they had approval for the fence based on the original drawings that were submitted and approved: They would like to have a variance on the back section and the two sides with the good adobe brick on the front colored the same as the building. On the dack area they would work with the Parks and Recreation people to get the right landscaping. He indicated they are planning to put a building on the side so that those coming from the south on El Camino Real would-not see any storage area. PRESENT MOTION AYES ABSTAIN ABSENT MOTION AYES ABSTAIN ABSENT MOTION AYES ABSTAIN ABSENT *' X X X X Y 3 1( X X X T I' X > X X X CITY OF 'SARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION FETING OCTOBER 5, 1977 PAGE 2 " The commissioners were generally concerned-with the aesthetic sense.of the fencing as it relates to the intended use of the industrial park under the existing zoning. They feltithat the durability of the masonry wall vs. the wooden wall had merit. The public hearing was closed at 7:35 P.M. The commissioner.s expressed the opinion that they would have difficulty making the required findings to permit the variance. The economic impact'of the masonry fence to the applicant concerned the commissioners. The opinion of the commissioners was that the concept was to'have a plush area in the Palomar Park and to allow the variance would be destroying it. A motion was made to deny Variance V-270 based on the I findings as outlined in the staff'report. Resolution NO. 1406. NEW (2) Case No. ZC-186 (A), Ross Winton, et a1 - Request for approval of a zone 'change from R-1-15,000 to R-1-10,000 on property adjacent to and on the east and west sides of Highland Drive between Chinquapin Avenue and Adams Street. The City of Carlsbad has initiated a change of zone for additional properties in the area. Mr. Bud Plender presented the staff presentation. As the' area is now zoned there could be 13 lot splits. With the change to R-1-10,000 there could be a possible 24 lot splits. Of the net difference of 11 lots between the two.zonings, only a possible six o< seven lots could be adequately split because of the topography. Mr. Tom Wood, Attorney, Carlsbad,-CA., represente'd Mr.. Ross Winton. He agreed with.the staff report and felt the impact on the area wou1.d be minimal. R;:petittion'-was presented by Mr. John P. McGill, 4340 Highland Avenue with a list of 63 residents in the area who were not in favor of this request. In addition to Mr. McGill, the following people spoke against ZC-l86(A) on the basis that they did not wish the area 'increased in density. by changing the zoning because of the increased traffic and taxes. They had purchased the property because the lots were more spacious and they wishedrko cetain #e.:area as ib is.mow. Mr. Kenneth Capps, 1175 Hoover Street Mr. Don Evans, 4065 'Syme Drive Mr. Louie W. Rash, 4165 Highland Drive Alice Beach, 4055 Syme Drive Mr. Harry Santrizos, 4115 Highland Mr. Dick L. Shlemmer, 4264 Highland Drive Mr. Marque A. Ecker, 4343 Highland Mrs. Nancy Hart, 4295 Highaldn Mrs. Sally Katich, 4179 Highland Mrs. Justine McGill, 4340 Highland Drive .. MOTION AYES NOES RBSENT " CITY OF-CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1977 PAGE 3 Mr. George Watson, 4424 Highland, spoke in 3avor of the request. He said the taxes would not increase unless the property owner split the lot. He felt the impact on the area would be slight since the net number of lots would be increased by possibly no more than eight. The rebuttal from Mr. Wood reiterated the position that the impact on the area would be minimal. The rebuttal from Mr. McGill was based on the finding that the majority of the property owners'did not want a zone change and had so indicated with the petition presented to the Planni Commission. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:55 P.M. Commissioners Jose and Rombotis both expressed the require- ment for more information giving the definite lots which could be split. The information given in the staff report was based on theoretical lot splits and the impact could not be correctly assessed without this information. Staff indicated it would'still be an estimate: A motion was made for a continuance of ZC-186 (A) with a request for staff to 'come back with 'input as to how many lots could actually be split so that the Commissioners could make a more accurate assessment of the impact which would be caused by the zone change. The Commissioners would also like Mr. Winton to come up with another group of lots which might be feasible for zone change. The motion did not carky. Chairman Larson said he was against having a zone change . when the majority of the people did not want it. . A motion was made to deny ZC-186 (A) based on the following findings of the Planning Commission: 1) The present zone is consistent with the General Plan. ' 2) The City needs a variety of residential lot sizes and the present R-1-15,000 zone represents this-variety. 3Y The R-1-10,000 would not be compatible with the existing . lots in the area, . 4) The majority of the people in the area do not wish a zone change and have submitted a petition stating the'ir . request for denial of this zone change. ,- 5) The impact of increased lots in the area would be Resolution No. 1407. detrimental to the neighborhood by increasing traffic. (3) Case No. CT 77-13, Harry Fries - Request fbr approval of . "tract to provide for 15 condominium units on property generally located on the north side of Juniper between Garfield and AT&SF Railroad. The staff presentation was given by Mr. Bud Plender. Mr. Bob Ladwig, Rick Engineering, represented the applicant. He stated they were willing to add mre parking spaces if that is necessary. 4OTION lYES JOE'S . IBSTAIN IBSENT 4OTI ON iYES BSTAIN BSENT CITY OF XARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1977 PAGE 4 Mr. Harry Fries, applicant; tn'answer to the Commissioners questions said the units ranged in size from 500 to 1,000 square feet - one, two bedroom and studio units. The public hearing was closed at 9:40 P.M. - I. Commissioner RoIxlbitis said he had a diffic.ult time letting .. thfs into a PULI which .is' .the kriteria used as a guideline in condominium conversions. The commissioners generally were concerned with the lack of parking spaces and parking for recreational vehicles. Commissioner Fikes felt it would be better used as a condominium with pride of ownership than as an apartment facility. Mr. James Hagaman, Planning Director, said that to apply standards you have to use examples and he reminded the commissioners that the PUD is only an example, and should be used as guidelines rather than'as the absolute rule. Apartments are designed for people on the move while a condominium is designed as a permanent place of residence. A motion.was made to approve CT 77-13 based on the findings and subject to the recommendations of the conaitions in the staff .report. The motion did not carry. A motion was made to deny CT 77-13 based on the findings of th Planning Commission that there exists a lack of parking, ' lack of R-V storage space, and insufficient recreational facilities on the site. Resolution No. 1408. b (4) Case No. ZCA-85, City of. Carlsbad - Private Senior. - Citizen Housing. Mr. Bud Plender gave the staff presentation. He stated there were three alternatives for the commissioners to consider. They range from a very open ordinance approval of senior citizen housing to close City involvement.Staff recommends ' that the requirement of the conditional use permit to establish some standards for development but not requiring full City participation was the alternativi.they felt would be the middle of 'the road choice. .Mr. Bob Ladwig, Rick Engineering represented Mr. Bill Rick who had not been able to attend. Mr. Ladwig said Mr. Rick asked that Alternative No. 2 be approved. Mr. Raymond Reed, President of Senior Citizens Housing Association, stated.that while he could not document the numbe of inquiries they get.for senior citizen housing, he estimate he gets .approximately 30 monthly from Carlsbad residents. He stated that the age of 60 is the area they .are planning on. At this age the car numbers would be less'according to senior citizens is needed. .. / ." Mr. Reed. Housing within the financial brackets for ,the The public hearing was closed at 10:45 P.M. Mr. Plender indicated there may be a problem with density as contained in Condition No. 7. Hg will check this with the R-P zone as it relates to the General Plan density. l- MOTION AYES NOES ABSENT MOTION AYES NOES . ABSENT .. * CITY OF "CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1977 PAGE 5 A motion was made to approve Alternative Nd: 2 of ZCA-85 for the reasons as given in the staff report with the following corrections and with the recommendation that the resolution be returned to the Planning Commission on October 26, 1977 before going .to City Council. Corrections: (i) The minimum. age and minimum income requirements of the occupants may be determined by the . . . . . . . fiii) Last sentence should read:"Each such general public tenant shall be reviewed by the Director of the Housing Authority to assure compliance with all limitations on tenants as may be imposed by the conditional use permit. Include a no parking charge. Set forth a clause where revocation will occur if the conditional use permit is not adhered to. State that a conversion of the facility will.require a return to the Planning Commission. Add the condition that exhibits to the Commission will include landscaping plans, methods of maintenance, elevations plot plans, building details and show complete configurations (x) Insert that the conditional use permit shall be recorded so that it runs with the land. Resolution No. 1409 i (5) Case No. ZCA-86, 'City of Carlsbad - Residential. Estate Zone. Mr. Bud Plender recommended this be continued to October 26, 1977. NEW BUSINESS (6) Case No. ZCA-84, PUD Amendment Report, City of Carlsbad .Mr. Bud Plender said he would answer any questions by the Commissioners. Commission Rombotis stated that the last line "shall not be located in required front or side yards" on the first page should be deleted and add '!the- loca%ion approved by the Planning Commission." . . I : : A motion was made to approve ZCA-84 with the correction to the last sentence of the first page: ."shall not be located in required front or side yards" to be del'eted,, and add *, - -4 "the. , location approved by the Planning Commission. (7) Coordinated Program of Proposed. Public Works _- Finding of General Plan Conformity. Mr. Bud Plender gave the staff report. I MOTION AYES ABSENT MOTION AYES ABSENT MOTION RYFS ._ . ABSENT X - - X X X X X " " X X X X K X .* PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1977 PAGE 6 A motion was made to approve the CoordinatSn Program of Proposed Public Works - Findings of General Plan Report with the exception - of Items 21 and 17. A motion was made to approve Items 21 and 17 of the Coordinated Program of Proposed Public Works report. Resolution No. 1411 (8) Temporary Suspension *=School Agreements - :Sari Dieguito Union High School District. Mr. Bud Plender stated the moratorium on school letters from San Dieguito Union High School District does not present an immediate problem. However, if they continue this policy it may have major consequences to development in La Costa. Hopefully they will come up with a new policy by November lst, and‘the school letters will be resumed. . The Commissioners were concerned that the developers will invest large funds when the public facilities finding cannot be made in the absence of a school letter. A Minute Motion was made that .the following announcement be . available for all applicants concerning San Dieguito Union High School District: The public facilities findings require I that we make a finding that school facilities are available ar that historically that has been through a school letter obtained after the applicant and school have made some type of arrangement. We have been informed there is a moratorium on all available agreements in the San Dieguito District and may result in our finding tha-t all public facilities .are not available. (9) Planning Commission Determination - General Plan Consistencv. Children’s Librarv Mr. Bud Plender gave the staff report. A motion was made that the purchase of the-subject property is consistent with the General Plan be.cause of the proximity .to the existing library and transportation system of nearness to major streets and bus stops. (10) Archaeology Requirements for Royal Homes Unit #6 CT 76-2 ,- Mr. Bud Plender presented the st,aff report. A motion was made finding that the archaeological investigation of Site W-137 meets the ,requirement of Condition 17 of Resolution 3902 approving CT 76-2. e .~ *. . The meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M. I MOTION AYES ABSTAIN ABSENT MOTION AYES ABSTAIN AE~SENT 4OTION: UES =SENT 4OTION IYES BSTAIN BSENT 4OTfON.. 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