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Home My WebLink About1978-12-13; Planning Commission; Minutes- CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 13, 1978 Page P 2 I. 11. 111. - IV. One (1) NOT LL31CIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT SUBSEQUENT MEETING OF CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:OO P.M. by Vice-chairman Larson who was acting in the absence of Chairman Rombotis. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Vice-chairman Larson, .Commissioners Jose, Marcus, L'Heureux, Schick Commissioners absent: Chairman Rombotis, Commissioner Wrench Staff present: Don Rose, Associate Planner; Jack Henthorn, Redevelopment Coordinator; Mike Zander, Associate Planner AGENDA ITEM COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Don Rose distributed a letter from the Plaza Camino Real indicating the annual percentage of sales for each month as supplimental information to public hearing CUP-160, Circus Vargas; and a sample Ordinance regarding ZCA-103, Planning Moratorium. - In addition a copy of the LAFCO Agricultural Lands Preservation Policy was distributed. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ZCA-103, Planning Moratorium Mr. Don Rose presented the staff report and explained that Council will be reviewing a related item that would exempt certain tentative map revisions from the moratorium. - Commissioner Schick indicated his belief that a sewer allocation system should be prepared now, in lieu of waiting until sewer service becomes available. THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AND CLOSED AT 7:lO AS THERE WAS NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY. A motion was made APPROVING ZCA-103 under the terms and conditions contained in the staff report dated December 13, 1978, and as set forth on Exhibits A and B attached thereto. APPROVED MOTION: L'Heureux SECOND: Jose AYES: Larson, L'Heureux, Marcus, Jose NOES : Schick PLANNING COMMISSION MImES December 13, 1978 Page Two (2) a- A minute motion was made recommending that the City Council direct staff to prepare a sewer allocation system, and that said system be given priority status, and further, that ZCA-103 not be effective until April 1, 1979 to allow time for the preparation of such allocation system. APPROVED MOTION: L'Heureux SECOND: Schick AYES: L'Heureux, Schick, Marcus, Larson NOES : Jose B. CUP-160, Circus Vargas - Mr. Don Rose presented the staff report. Commissioner Schick asked if the veterinary hospital and pool company had responded to the notice of the public hearing. Staff stated that all property owners within a 300 foot radius of the May Company had been notified and that although several responses had been received, neither the veterinary hospital nor the pool company has replied. THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:30 P.M. John Lyons, 6780 Friers Road, San Diego, speaking on behalf of the applicant, indicated that the proposed site had been selected after careful consideration and located in a place which would cause the least amount of public inconvenience, and also would provide the easiest access. He related that he had recently spoken with Chief Kuntz of the Carlsbad Police Department and had suggested that traffic control officers, under the employ of the circus, be stationed around the area to direct traffic and also that Haymar Road be rerouted to be one way for easy exit. Apparently the Chief had indicated that these mitigating measures may be workage. Pearl Algren, 4850 Park, Carlsbad, representing Plaza Camino Real merchants, indicated that the circus itself should not delete more than 175 parking spaces. She further stated that with the loss of spaces due to construction there were still approximately 3500 to 4000 parking spaces in the lot. She indicated that the merchants would be happy to furnish security traffic personnel to help police the parking lot and ensure public safety. Don Brown, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, indicated his support for this modern and unique circus entertainment in that it would generate interest in the North County as well as sales tax dollars. He further stated that North County Transit will campaign to to alleviate some of the parking and traffic problems. F - encourage citizens to go to the circus on the bus, thus helping THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:50 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MI-TES December 13, 1978 Page Three (3) . .- A motion was made APPROVING CUP-160, based on the findings as required by Section 21.42.020 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and subject to the conditions contained in the staff report dated December 13, 1978, as well as an additional condition setting forth traffic control measures including traffic and security personnel so assigned, in order to ensure maximum public safety in accordance with the Fire, Police and Engineering Departments of the City. APPROVED MOTION : Schick SECOND : Larson AYES : L'Heureux, Schick, Larson, Marcus NOES: Jose Commissioner Jose later stated for the record that his reason for objecting to the above referenced item was due to a lack of thorough discussion on the matter, as well as his concurrence with staff's recommendation of denial in that the location of the tent poses a hazardous traffic condition. V. OLD BUSINESS A. MP-150, Lake Calavera Hills - - Mr. Mike Zander, Associate Planner, introduced a draft ordinance from the City Council for review by the Commission. Commissioner Schick indicated concern as to the establishment of a homeowner's association in lieu of a Park and Recreation District. Staff indicated that Council's decision was made on the advice of the City Attorney in that such an assessment district may be illegal. A minute motion was made returning the proposed ordinance to the City Council and so advising them that said document has been reviewed and the Plannin Commission feels it is basically in keeping with the Commission's past actions. APPROVED MOTION : Jose SECOND: Marcus AYES: Jose, Marcus, Larson, Schick ABSTAIN: L'Heureux VI. NEW BUSINESS A. SDP 77-1 (A), Nola Federal Savings and Loan - ," Mr. Don Rose presented the staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION MI-TES December 13, 1978 Page Four (4) c The question was posed as to whether or not those dedications and public improvements attached to phase I would be completed prior to occupancy of this project. Staff indicated that this could be a conditon of approval. Chairman Larson asked if the representative of the developer wished to address the Commission. Jim Hicks, Le Gran Via, Carlsbad, indicated that building permits had been issued for grading, sewer, etc. and that they hope to pour slab within the next 30 days. He stated that he would hope that said conditions would be placed on the first, rather than the second phase occupancy. A motion was made APPROVING SDP 77-1(A), subject to the conditions as outlined in the staff report dated December 13, 1978, plus the following additional conditions: 1. Said approval is for building to be occupied by a financial institution. 2. Occupancy is conditioned upon the completion of public improvements and the tying together of the parking lots. - 3. Public improvements on Alga, El Camino Real, dedications, signals, landscaping, etc. must be installed prior to occupancy of this phase. APPROVED MOTION: L'Heuruex SECOND : Jose AYES : L'Heureux, Jose, Marcus, Larson, Schick B. Wilson/Murphy Retail Centers Mr. Don Rose presented the staff report. Commissioner Schick expressed concern over the removal of the mature trees on the north corner of the property. of those trees-would have to be removed. Staff indicated that possibly the applicant could apply for a reduction in parking spaces required, thus saving those trees. PLANNING COMMISSION M1"TES December 13, 1978 Page Five (5) x _- A motion was made APPROVING the "joint" use of this parking facility, for the reasons as set forth in the staff report dated December 13, 1978, and subject to the conditions contained therein, and with the additional condition that the applicants will make every effort to save the mature trees on the site. APPROVED MOTION: L'Heurenx SECOND: Jose AYES : L*Heureux, Jose, Marcus, Larson NOES : Schick C. 1979 Planning Commission Calendar - A motion was made approving the 1979 Planning Commission Calendar as submitted. APPROVED MOTION: L'Heureux SECOND: Jose AYES : L'Heureux, Schick, Larson, Marcus, Jose VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES c A motion was made approving the minutes of November 22, 1978 as read. APPROVED MOTION : Jose SECOND: L'Heureux AYES : L'Heureux, Schick, Larson, Marcus, Jose VIII. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS A. No. 1484, CUP-159, Don Sharp A motion was made approving Resolution No. 1484, CUP-159 as read. APPROVED MOTION: Jose SECOND : Marcus AYES : L'Heureux, Schick, Larson, Marcus, Jose B. No. 1485, SDP 78-1, Don Hubbard A motion was made approving Resolution No. 1485 Don Hubbard, as read. ,- APPROVED MOTION: Jose SECOND: Marcus AYES: L'Heureux, Schick, Larson, Marcus, Jose PLANNING COMMISSION M?-TTES December 13, 1978 Page Six (6) x ,/- IX. OTHER BUSINESS A motion was made continuing the meeting of December 27, 1978 to January 10, 1979, due to the small agenda. APPROVED MOTION: L'Heureux SECOND: Jose AYES: L'Heureux, Schick, Larson, Marcus, Jose As this was the last meeting of the year 1978 the election of a new Chairman was had. Commissioner L'Heureux was nominated as Chairman with Commissioner Schick being nominated to act as Vice-chairman. The nominees were elected unanimously. X . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. ms