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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-09-09; Planning Commission; Minutes- MEETING OF: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: September 9, 1981 7:00 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers COMMISSIONERS y CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Marcus at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present - Chairman Marcus, Commissioners L'Heureux, Jose, Schlehuber, and Farrow. Absent - Commissioners Rombotis and Friestedt. Ex-Officio Member James Hagaman, Planning Director, was also present. Staff members present were: Michael Holzmiller, Principal Planner Bill Hofman, Associate Planner Richard Allen, Principal Civil Engineer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Chairman Marcus. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. CT 80-9(A), WOODWARD. An amendment to a 300 unit tentative tract map and Planned Unit Development to modify phasing and to add one additional lot, located on the west side of the future extension of Melrose Avenue, north of Corintia Street in the RD-M(Q) Zone. With the aid of a transparency showing the location of the project, Bill Hofman gave a staff report on the matter. He indicated that the name of the project has been changed to "The Meadows," as the original name of "Hidden Meadows" has been taken by another project in the County. Chairman Marcus opened the public hearing at 7:05 P.M., and extended the invitation to speak. The Commission recognized Scott Woodward, 5100 Campus Drive, Newport Beach. Mr. Woodward stated they are in agreement with the staff report, and conditions contained therein, and expressed willingness to respond to any questions. Since no one else wished to speak on the matter, Chairman Marcus closed the public hearing at 7:06 P.M. In response to Commission query, Bill Hofman indicated that Staff is satisfied that each of the phases, as proposed, are sufficient to stand on their own. . -- MINUTES September 9, 1981 Page 2 The Commission approved the Notice of Prior Environmental Compliance issued by the Planning Director, and adopted the following Resolutions, recommending approval of CT 80-9(A) and PUD-20(A) to the City Council, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained in the staff report: RESOLUTION NO. 1864, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A 300 UNIT TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO MODIFY THE PHASING AND TO ADD ONE ADDITIONAL LOT ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF MELROSE AVENUE EXTENDED, BETWEEN CORINTIA STREET EXTENDED AND ALGA ROAD EXTENDED. APPLICANT: WOODWARD COMPANIES RESOLUTION NO. 1865, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR A 215 UNIT RESIDENTIAL PROJECT ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF MELROSE AVENUE EXTENDED, BETWEEN CORINTIA STREET EXTENDED AND ALGA ROAD EXTENDED. APPLICANT: WOODWARD COMPANIES DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. PCD-33, NOONAN. Request for approval of a Planning Commission Determination to relocate an office from the north side of Elm Avenue to the west side of Harding Street between Elm Avenue and Oak Avenue in the R-P Zone. With the aid of a transparency showing the location of the project, the staff report was presented by Michael Holzmiller, essentially as contained in the written staff report. Commissioner L'Heureux inquired if there is going to be any access way from Harding Street across the lawn, into the existing building. Michael Holzmiller responded that there would have to be a sidewalk. Commissioner L'Heureux expressed concern with regard to the parking, and stated his opinion that he does not feel the four proposed on-site spaces will be adequate. Michael Holzmiller explained that the project does meet the parking requirements. Chairman Marcus inquired if the applicant was present to address the Commission, and received no response. The Commission adopted the following Resolution, approving PCD-33, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein; with the addition of a condition that an adequate sidewalk or entrance from the front of Harding Street to the property be provided, and also to provide that there are adequate connecting sidewalks between the buildings: RESOLUTION NO. 1863, APPROVING A PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION TO RELOCATE AN OFFICE BUILDING FROM ITS PRESENT LOCATION ON ELM AVENUE TO PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF HARDING STREET BETWEEN ELM AVENUE AND OAK AVENUE. Marcus L'Heureux Jose Schlehuber Farrow Marcus L'Heureux Jose Schlehuber Farrow . L MINUTES September 9, 1981 Page 3 COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Jose indicated he would like the record to reflect that he voted for approval, only for the purpose that the Ordinance has not been changed, and the project does meet the present parking requirements for this type of activity. However, he stated that something should be done to modify the Ordinance to provide sufficient parking for this type of activity. Michael Holzmiller explained that Staff has been conducting the study that was directed by the Commission when the previous building relocation was reviewed, and it has been expanded to cover all commercial parking requirements. He added that they have also surveyed other cities. Mr. Holzmiller further explained that it has been completed in a preliminary form, and is at the supervisor review level at this time. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 3. RESOLUTION NO. 1855. Recommending Denial of Amendments to the Housing Element. The Commission adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 1855, RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CARLSBAD SPHERE OF INFLUENCE. APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting, held August 26, 1981, were approved as submitted. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 7:21 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, JAMES C. HAGAMAN Secretary to the Planning Commission Ann R. Alleman, Minutes Clerk Marcus L'Heureux Jose Schlehuber Farrow Marcus L'Heureux Jose Schlehuber Farrow