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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-10-08; Planning Commission; MinutesCITY OF CARLSBAD rC Minutes of: PLANNING COMMISSION Date of Meeting: October 8, 1980 Time of Meeting: 7:00 P.M. Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER was made by Chairman Schick at 7:03 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS ROMBOTIS,, MARCUS and LARSON, and COMMISSIONER JOSE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS LEEDS AND FRIESTEDT Ex-Officio member present was Dan Hentschke, Assistant City Attorney. Staff present were Mike Holzmiller, Bill Hofman, Richard Allen and Charles Grimm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Rombotis AGENDA ITEM COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Rombotis indicated he would not participate in the Freehof proceedings. In that there were only 4 members present to constitute a quorum, Cormnissioner Rombotis questioned whether the remaining 3 members present would be able to act. The Assistant City Attorney responded that the Conflict of Interest Code provided that if the disqualification of one member of the Commission due to a conflict of interest would not alloy any action to be taken, then that member could participate. PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEDURE Commissioner Jose arrived at 7:07 P.M. during this item. Chairman Schick explained the purview of the Planning Commission in its capacity as an advisory commission to the City Council and identified those matters delegated to the Planning Commission for a final decision. Referencing the overhead projector displaying the procedure, Chairman Schick explained the same with regard to public hearing items. r Page 1 NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CT 80-15(A)/PUD-17(A)', SHAW, TALBOT, BUDGE & DAVIS - Request for approval of'the second phase of a Planned Industrial Development on Avenida Encinas between Cannon Road and Palomar Airport Road in the R-M Zone. A statement of the matter was presented by Mike Holzmiller indicating the applicant's request for a continuance as set forth in the October 8, 1980 Memorandum to the Commission. Chairman Schick inquired if there were any members of the audience present to address the Commission regarding this matter. There was no response. h The Commission continued CT 80-15(A)/PUD-17(A) to October 22, 1980. MOTION: SECOND: AYES: I ROMBOTIS JOSE CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS ROMBOTIS, MARCUS, IARSON and JOSE 2. CP-125, THAYER - Request for a 15 unit condominium on property located on the east side of Cove Drive. An introductory report was presented by Mike Holzmiller who indicated the major issue was that of density. Additionally, he noted a correction to resolution 1706 deleting conditions 14, 15 and 16 for the reason that the newly-adopted City grading ordinance covered the content of those conditions. With the aid of wall map exhibits, Bill Hofman detailed the staff report of October 8, 1980, describing the project amenities including boat docks and other recreational facilities, laundry rooms, parking, and storage areas, all of which were well integrated in the total project design. Chairman Schick then opened the public hearing at 7:17 P.M. and extended the invitation to speak. The Commission recognized Jan Libuse, representing the applicant, 1320 Grand, San Marcos who spoke for Cape Vista Condos. Ms. Libuse expressed full support of the staff presentation. In response to Chairman Schick, Ms. Libuse indicated the use of the boat slips and any restrictions thereof would be covered in the CC&R's. Since no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:19 P.M. Commission discussion reflected concerns that use of the boat slips be restricted to owners/occupant to avoid parking problems which might result if the slips were "loaned" or rented to persons for whom parking had not been provided when considering guest/ vistor parking. Page 2 -. _- Based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein, with the addition to Condition No. 6 restricting on use of boat slips to owners only, as discussed by Commission, .- and deletion of Conditions 14, 15 and 16, as addressed by staff, the Commission adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 1706, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL FOR A 15 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF COVE DRIVE (CP-125) MOTION: JOSE SECOND: ROMBOTIS AYES: CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS ROMBOTIS, MARCUS LARSON and JOSE 3. CUP-183 - ST. MICHAEL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - Reuqest for a Conditional Use Permit for expansion of: a church located on the northwest corner of Carlsbad Boulevard and Cedar Avenue. An introductory statement,of the matter was presented by Mike Holzmiller, indicating minor changes to recormnendation of approval: (a) The standard sewer availability condition was omitted and should be included. (b) Delete Condition No. 9, which staff does not feel necessary after additional review and consideration of street light needs. With the aid of color-coded wall map exhibits, Bill Hofman made the staff presentation, detailing the contents of the September 26, 1980 staff report. The location of the proposed addition was described and illustrated in terms of its relation to existing church facilities and surrounding area. Mr. Hofman related staff concerns relative to parking and on and off-site street improvements. In that the proposed expansion would not materially increase the demand on parking, staff had concluded existing parking area was sufficient; however, parking lot improvements were necessary and conditions requiring same had been included. Specifically that the north parking lot be further landscaped and that the applicant submit a lighting plan. With regard to off-site street improvements, Mr. Hofman explained staff was recommending a condition requiring full street improvements of Beech Street. Chairman Schick opened the public hearing at 7:34 P.M. and extended the invitation to speak. The Commission recognized John Landry, project architect, addressing the Commission on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Landry requested Commission consideration of a 5-year phased program for completion of the requirement improvements due to monetary contraints upon Page 3 The Commission then recognized Raymond Ede, 2600 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, who indicated he was Senior Warden of the Vestry. Mr. Ede elaborated on the request of Mr. Landry regarding when the improvements should be made. Since no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:52 P.M. The Commission discussed the applicant's proposed program for phasing street improvements and concurred to accommodate the applicant to the extent practical. Based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein, the Commission adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 1707, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF A PARISH HALL FOR ST. MICHAEL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CARLSBAD BOULEVARD AND CEDAR AVENUE (CUP-183), with the changes to reflect that Condition No. 9 will be deleted; add Condition re sewer availability; amend Condition to reflect all improvements within 5 years, or when the property to the west developments - specifically landscaping for north parking lot will be accomplished in one year, all other landscaping requirements within 2 years. MOTION: ROMBOTIS SECOND: JOSE AYES: CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS ROMBOTIS, MARCUS LARSON and JOSE 4. GPA-56, CITY OF CARLSBAD- Request to amend the Parks & Recreation Element of the General Plan to delete 3 small parks and form 1 large park in La Costa. An introductory statement was made by Mike Holzmiller, Charles Grimm made the staff presentation who, with the aid of overhead illustrations, described the areas to be deleted and the area proposed to be formed as 1 large park. Mr. Grimm also illustrated the "path" by which this park would be accessible to surrounding residential areas. In response to inquiry by Commissioner Rombotis, Mr. Grimm indicated there would also be a community core park in the southwest area, which was not a park of the specific item. Chairman Schick then opened the public hearing at 8:ll P.M. and extended the invitation to speak. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. Page 4 Based on the findings contained therein, the Commission adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 1712, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 56, AMENDING THE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, DELETING 3 SMALL PARKS IN LA COSTA AND CREATING ONE LARGE PARK. MOTION: JOSE ' SECOND: LARSON AYES: CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS ROMBOTIS, MARCUS, LARSON and JOSE RECESS The Commission recessed at 8:12 P.M. and reconvened at 8:22 P.M. Chairman Schick, with the consent of Commission removed Item No. 9 from the Agenda under New Discussion Items for consideration at this time: NEW DISCUSSION 9. MS-460, O'DAY - Request for a minor subdivision creating three lots, two of which will be panhandle lots on the north side of Chestnut Avenue between Highland Drive and Valley Street. Mike Holzmiller presented the matter utilizing overhead transparencies which illustrated the recommended street alignment. Mr. Holzmiller explained how this proposed alignment would affect the subject lot, as well as all interior lots and discussed alternative street alignments in terms of which lots would be affected and how. The Cormnission then recognized Louis Cantabrann, who indicated he owned Lot 4 and expressed opposition to the proposed street alignment in that it would not permit him to subdivide his lot. The Commission then recognized Henry Valdez, who indicated he owned Lot 7, who also expressed opposition to the proposed street alignment. The Commission then recognized the owner of Lot 3 whose presentation to the Commission was translated from Spanish by Josephina Sanchez. Ms. Sanchez indicated her father was concerned that no efforts had been made to alleviate the drainage problems existing between Lot 3 and the applicant's Lot 51 which were causing a definite health problem. Ms. Sanchez also indicated her father recommended the street alignment proceed directly through to the intersection of Chestnut in alignment with the proposed extension of James Drive. Page 5 .- _- * The Commission then recognized the applicant Pat O'Day, 2705 Sombrosa Street, Carlsbad. Mr. O'Day expressed the opinion that the configuration of his lot made it difficult to slip and the proposed street alignment presented the fewest problems - both in terms of dividing lot 51, correcting the drainage problems and providing access to the interior lots. The Commission then recognized Rudy Moreno, 3914 Lind Mar, who indicated he was the owner of Lot 51, and requested Commission approval of the application. Commission discussion reflected that approval of the proposed minor subdivision would include improvement of the drainage problems and therefore respond to the concerns of neighboring property owners. With regard to the street alignment, it was acknowledged that approval of the application here did not involve approval of any street alignment, merely provided for alternatives for discussion and to determine dedication for the proposed project. Any decision of a street alignment would be determined at another public hearing. Based on the findings and subject to the conditions, the Commission adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 1705, APPROVING THE CREATING OF TWO PANHANDLE LOTS AS PART OF A MINOR SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHESTNUT AVENUE, BETWEEN HIGHLAND DRIVE AND VALLEY STREET IN THE R-l ZONE. MOTION: ROMBOTIS SECOND: MARCUS AYES: CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS ROMBOTIS, MARCUS LARSON and JOSE PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continuation of) AND NEW DISCUSSION Mike Holzmiller indicated that Items 5, 6 and 7 under Public Hearings and Item No. 8 under New Discussion were companion matters and would be presented concurrently. The staff presentation was made by Bill Hofman who, with the aid of wall map exhibits depicting the location of the project, detailed the contents of the October 8, 1980 staff report. Mr. Hofman referenced the inclusion of an additional condition which would not permit a medical or dental facility in the complex due to the heavier demand for parking spaces required by such uses. Chairman Schick then opened the public hearing at 9:05 P.M. and extended the invitation to speak. The Commission recognized the applicant, Bert Freehof, residing at 3030 Harding Street, Carlsbad. In response to inquiry by Commissioner Larson, Mr. Freehof explained that the individual professional owners of the complex would form an association, similar to a - condominium homeowners' association, to maintain the project. Page 6 Chairman Schick expressed concerns with regard to the visibility of traffic at the intersection of Pio Pica and Chestnut in that traffic would be increased as a result of this project. Further, he expressed concerns that the project would generate additional parking along the streets at the intersection would increase traffic congestion in the area. Richard Allen responded it was a matter of enforcement as to parking on Pio Pica. Chestnut, however, has additional street width and Pio Pica and Chestnut Streets do not have maximum traffic volume. In this regard, the Commission discussed restricting parking to 25 feet from the stop signs at the intersection of Chestnut and Pio Pica. It was noted that such restrictions must be approved by the City Council. Of most concern were cars parked along the curb radius which would protrude into traffic lanes. Based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein, the Commission adopted the following Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. '17.08, APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE (ZC-205) FROM R-3 TO R-P-Q ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CHESTNUT AVENUE AND PI0 PICO DRIVE. RESOLUTION NO. 1709', APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 80-5, FOR A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT CHESTNUT AVENUE AND PI0 PICO DRIVE. (SDP 80-5) RESOLUTION NO. 1710, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A 10 UNIT AIR SPACE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND OFFICE CONDOMINIUM PERMIT ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PI0 PICO AND CHESTNUT AVENUE (CT 80-4O/CP-130), with the amendment to Condition No. 5 to provide for establishment of an owners' association. RESOLUTION NO. 1711, APPROVING A VARIANCE OF SECTIONS 8 050(5) & (lo), TO REDUCE THE SIDEYARD SETBACK . . FROM 9' Td 5' Td ALLOW THE ENCROACHMENT OF PARKING GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PI0 PICO DRIVE AND CHESTNUT AVENUE (V-313) MOTION: JOSE SECOND: MARCUS AYES: CHAIRMAN SCHIC, COMMISSIONERS JOSE, LARSON and MARCUS ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONER ROMBOTIS The Commission directed staff to relay to the City Council the Commission concerns relative to traffic concerns at the intersection of Pio Pica and Chestnut be resolved by the Council direction to stripe the area for no parking along the curb radius at the intersection. MOTION: LARSON SECOND: JOSE AYES: CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS JOSE, LARSON and MARCUS ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONER ROMBOTIS Page 7 - NEW DISCUSSION r 10. REVISIONS TO CUP-158, CITY OF CARLSBAD Mike Holzmiller presented this matter, as contained in the October 8, 1980 staff report. Based on such staff report, the Planning Commission determined that the revisions to the plan for the municipal swimming complex are a minor change to the-previously approved plan for Conditional Use Permit 158 MOTION: SECOND: AYES: LARSON ROMBOTIS CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS JOSE, LARSON, MARCUS and ROMBOTIS APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Meeting of September 16, 1980 were approved as presented. ,--- MOTION: SECOND: AYES: ABSTAIN: JOSE LARSON COMMISSIONERS LARSON AND JOSE and CHAIRMAN SCHICK COMMISSIONERS ROMBOTIS and MARCUS ADJOURNMENT By proper motion, the Commission adjourned at 9:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, JAMES C. HAGAMAN Secretary to the Planning Commission Page 8