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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-05-12; Planning Commission; MinutesI~ • "' MINUTES MEETING OF: PLA■■I■G CODIISIO■ '1 I I 1 DATE OF HERTING: May 12, 1982 1;_ ~ TIME OF MEETING: 7 :00 p .H. .., ~ r--r--P_LA_c_E_o_F_HE_E_T_r_NG_: ___ c_it_y_co_u_n_c_i 1_ch_am_b_er_s ____ _:C:,:O::M;M:l::SS=IO:N::.E:R::S:__~J---~~:.:~~.~~---~~~~~~I.~ CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chainnan Schlehuber at 7:04 P.H. ROLL CALL Present -Schlehuber, Harcus, Jose, and Friestedt. Absent -Farrow, Rombotis, and L'Heureux. Staff Members present were: Michael Holzmiller, Principal Planner Bill Hofman, Associate Planner Charles Grian, Associate Planner Richard Allen, Principal Civil Engineer Harsha Backlund, Administrative Assistant Ex-Officio Members James Hagaman, Planning Director; and Daniel Hentschke, Assistant City Attorney, were also present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Vice-Chairman Schlehuber. PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEDURES Vice-Chainnan Schlehuber explained Planning Cotmn1ssion procedure, in its capacity as an advisory Co111111tssion to the City Council, and tdent1f1ed those matters delegated to the Planning Co111111ission for a final decision. v;_ce- Chairman Schlehuber further explained the procedure observed by the Coanission during public hearing items. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. GPA-{,31 PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT. Revised Parks and Recreation Element. Harsha Backlund gave a staff report on the matter, referencing the Executive Suanary which outlines changes to the Element. Vice-Chairman Schlehuber opened the public hearing at 7:11 P.H., and extended the invitation to ■peak. Since no one wished to ■peak on the matter, the public hearing va1 closed. A motion va■ made to adopt Resolution No. 1947, approving the Park■ and Recreation Element. The motion failed due to lack of a majority, co-i1■ioner Jose indicated he abstained on the matter aa he feels it is an important i ■sue, and there ahould be aore than four Co-is■ionere preaent before any action 1e taken. The matter va1 continued to the next regular meeting. Schlehuber Harcua Jose Friestedt (i) X X X X X """' ~ MINUTES Hay 12, 1982 Page 2 COMMISSIONERS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. GPA-6l(F), SANDRO, RUBEL & BELSAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION. Request to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan from Recreation Co11111ercial (RC) to a Combination District comprised of Planned Industrial (PI), Coaaunity Coaaercial (O) and Recreational Co11111ercial (RC). With the aid of a transparency showing the location of the property, Charles Gri11111 gave the staff report. Co111Diasioner Jose requested clarification with regard to the intent of eliminating the raceway. Hr. Grimm explained that the raceway will become a legal non-conforming use and could continue as long aa the applicant wished, without expansion. He added that any new development or any other uses on the property would have to conform to the new land use designations. Dan Hentschke indicated that the use will not become a legal non-conforming use until the zone changes. He adde~ that Staff 1s presently working on a zone to deal with combination districts and zones. Vice-Chairma,. Schlehuber opened the public hearing at 7: 20 P.M., and extended the invitation to speak. Mr. Jamee Downe, 1303 Creetr1dge Drive, Oceanside, representing the applicant and owners of the raceway property, addressed the Co11111ieeion . He indicated that the applicant is in agreement with the staff report, and expressed willingneee to reepond to any questions. Since no one else wished to speak, Vice-Chairman Schlehuber closed the public hearing at 7:24 P.M. Co11111iesioner Frieatedt indicated that the property has had difficulty in the past, and expressed hia opinion that it is refreshing to aee a decision made as to the future of the property, to determine the beat for for same. The Commission approved the Negative Declaration i s sued by the Planning Director and adopted the following Resolution, reco11111ending approval of a land use change from RC to a combination district comprised of Pl and 0 designations: 3. RESOLUTION NO. 1953, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM R-C TO A COMBINATION DISTRICT COMPRISED OF THE PI ANDO DESIGNATIONS ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE EAST OF EL CAMINO REAL . GPA-6l(C)/ZC-251, DAON CORPORATION. Request to aend the Land Use Eleaent of thF General Plan from RLM, Residential Low-Medium Dena ty, to RMH, Residential Medium-High Density, and a Zone Change from R-1-10,000 to RD-M~. With the aid of a transparency showing the location of the property, Charle• Gri-gave the staff report . He added that the applicant ha• indicated no objection to the reco-nded addition of the Q-overlay Zone to the requeet. Schlehuber X Marcus X X Jose X Frieetedt X _., t'\ MINUTES Hay 12, 1982 Page 3 COMMISSIONERS In response to Conaission query, Mr. Grimm indicated that the Comnisaion can review the plan for location of buildings on the aite and for acceaa, at the time the Site Development Plan ia submitted. Vice-Chairman Schlehuber opened the public hearing at 7:32 P.M., and extended the invitation to sptak. Mr. Jim Goff, representing the Daon Corporation, 1241 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, addresaed the Conaission. Mr. Goff urged approval of the ataff recotmnendation, and expressed willingess to respond to any questions. The Comniasion recognized Ms. Dorothy Pussell (?), 2410-G Altisma Way, Carlabad. Ms. Pussel (?) indicated there 1s a brook which runs through the area, and inquired how building can occur. Mr . Grimm responded that the applicant would have to go through further EIR at the time a specific proposal was submitted, and if there was a problem with a water course, it would be dealt with at that time. He added that the Q-Overlay also requirea submittal of a Site Development Plan. The Comnission recognized Mr . Bill Daring (?), President of a nearby Homeowners Association. Mr . Daring(?) expressed concern regarding the natural creek area, and indicated that grading could destroy the impact of the area. He also expressed concern regarding parcels 66 and 67. Mr, Grimm responded that the purpose of the request on that particular parcel was to bring the zone into conformance with the General Plan. The Coanission recognized Mr. Ron Lieber, owner of lot 57. Hr. Lieber spoke in oppositio~ to the request, and expressed concern with regard to lose of the view, deneity, and traffic circulation. Since no one else wiehed to speak on the matter, the public hearing waa cloaed at 7:40 P.M. For clarif ication, Vice-Chairman Schlehuber indicated that the applicant will have to come before the Coanieeion with any proposals becauee of th~ Q-Overlay. The Comnission approved the Negative Declaration iaeued by the Planning Director, and adopted the following Reeolut1ons, reco-ending approval of GPA-6l(C)/ZC-251, baaed on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein: RESOLUTION NO. 1948, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A C!NEUL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM RLM TO RHH ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ALICANTE ROAD, EAST OF ALTIVA PLACE . RESOLUTION NO. 1949, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1-10,000 TO RD-M-Q ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON TIIE NORTH SIDE OF ALICANTE ROAD, KAST AND WEST OF ALTIVA PLACE. Schlehuber Marcus Joee Frieetedt X X X X X ,., MINUTES Hay 12, 1982 Page 4 COMMISSIONERS 4. GPA-6l(D)1 DAON CORPORATION. A request to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan to include 1n its sphere of influence area currently deqignated by the San Diego County General Plan. The applicant 111 requesting the Residential Medium Density (R1'1) designation. Charles Grimm gave a ataff report on the matter, with the aid of s transparency showing the location of the property. Vice-Chairman Schlehuber opened the public hearing at 7:46 P.H., and extended the invitation to apeak. Hr. Jim Goff, representing the Daon Corporation, 1241 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, addresseG the Coanission. Hr. Goff indicated that 1n order for the applicant to proceed with the annexation, they must secure the City's General Plan Land Use indication before LAFCJ will take action on the annexation consideration. He concluded by requesting approval of the amendment, and expressed willingness to respond to any questions. Since no one else wished to speak on the matter, Vice- Chairman Schlehuber closed the public hearing at 7:51 P.H. The Commission approved the Negative Declaration issued hy the Planning Director, and adopted the following Resolution, reco11111ending approval of GPA-6l(D), based on the findings contained therein: 5. RESOLUTION NO. 1951, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD INCLUDE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CARLSBAD SPHERE OF INFLUENCE. fflE PROPERTY 1S GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET NORTH OF LA COSTA MEADOWS DRIVE . GPA-6l(H)1 CITY OF CARLSBAD. A request to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan to change property designated a■ Open Space (OS) to Residential Medium Density (R1'!). With the aid of a tran■parency showing the location of the property, Charles GriDID gave the ataff report, e■■entially a• contained in the written report . vice-Chainun Schlehuber opened the public hearing at 7:56 P.H., and extended the invitation to speak. Since no one wi■hed to apeak on the matter, the public hearing wa• clo1ed. The co-i11ion approved the Negative Dec laration i11ued by the Planning Director, and adopted the following Re■olution, reco-ending approval of GPA-6l(H), ba■ed on the finding• contained thereiG: RESOLUTION NO. 1952, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A GKNKRAL PLAN AHKNDMENT FROM OS TO RM ON PROPERTY GKNKRALLY LOCATKD ON THE WEST SIDE OF RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 100 PEET NORTH OF LA COSTA MEADOWS DRIVE . Schlehuber Harcua Jose Fnestedt Schlehuber Marcu1 Joie Priestedt @ X X X X X X X I X X ' i . ~ MINUTES May 12, 1982 Page 5 COMMISSIONERS Itema 6 and 7 were heard concurrently. 6. 7. GPA-6l(G), DAON CORPORATION. Requeat to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan to reviae boundariea for Reaidential Low-Medium Density (RLM), Residential Medium Density (RM), and Open Space (OS) deaignationss in northwest La ~oata. MP-149(G), DAON CORPORATION . An amendment to the La Costa Master Plan. With the aid of a transparency showing the location of the property, Charles Grian gave a staff report on the -tter. Bill Hofman continued the staff report on the Master Plan, with the aid of a wall exhibi t outlining the -jor changes. Vice-Chairman Schlehuber opened the public hearing at 8:02 P.M., and extended the invitation to speak. Mr . Jim Goff, representing the Daon Corporation, 1241 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, addressed the Co-ission. Mr. Goff indicated that they are in support of the staff recoanendation; however, they were not initiated by the applicant. He added that it was Daon's intent when they purchased the property that there might be a redesign of the golf cour.Je . Mr. Goff continued that the amendment is an attempt to redesign the golf course, and maintain the same density and type of development. He added that when they did tne Master Plan, they adhered to the overall requirement for open apace in the co11111unity, and were over in many respects. The Coaniasion recogniEed Mr . Bob Lattin, 6523 Avenida Del Paraiao, Carlsbad. Mr. Lattin submitted a petition in opposition to the Master Plan Amendment, eigned by 32 resident• in the ar~a. He indicated that the residents object to the reduction in open space area, and the li mited amount of notification they received for the Planning Co-iasion hearing on the matter. He concluded by requesting a continuance on the matter, to &llow the residents further study and input. The co-ission recogniEed Mr. Bill Steger, 2446 Unicornio, Carlsbad. Mr. Steger stated he was in opposition to the changes in the plan, and e~preaaed his opinion that same ia a neg~tive aspect for the houses in the area due to lo•• of their views. He added that the home,,wners in the area should be compensated if the plan is approved, and suggested changing the boundaries for the high density property. The co-iaaion recogni&ed Mr. L. Pa&iura of Anaheim, who expre,sed concern with regard to Goy proposed co-ercial development plans for the area. Charle• Gri-responded that the City has received no propo1al1 for co-ercial development in the area. He added that Council ha• indicated that they would like to keep the aaount of coaaercial to a minimum, to protect the free-flo~ of traffic on El Camino Real. © 1, I I i I 11111\ MINUTES ~~,~~~ r---,r---M-ay_1_2 ,_19_a_2 ___________ P_ag:..e_6 __ c_o_M....,M_1ss_1o_N_E_A_s_..J~~~~*~":...:l~i\~·i The Co,-111sior. recognized Mrs. Mildred Albert, 6519 Avenida Del Paraiso, Carlsbad. Mrs. Albert indicated that they bought their property due to the panoramic view, and expressed concern with regard to loosing their country atmosphere to development. She requested a delay of the matter to allow for further consideration and input. Mr . Jim Goff, representing the Daon Corporation, again addressed the Co11111ieoion. With regard to the suggested increase in open space as a compensation for modifying the golf course, he indicated that they more than meet the code for open space in the La Costa Master Plan. With regard to loss of views, Mr. Goff explained that due to the topography in the area and the development plane, the present configuration of the golf course would be difficult to see from the homes on Un1cornio. He added that people should keep in mind that they would not have seen very much of the golf course, had the circular golf course been developed. Mr. ~off continued that not only 1s there a public hearing for the General Plan Amendment, there 1s also a public hearing for the Master Plan before the Planning Co11111isaion and City Council. Also, each and every project must have a public hearing before the Planning Commiss1on and City Council, w1r.h a full Site Development Plan, allowing an ample opportunity for people to be aware ol what 1s occurring. Hr. Goff concludeo that they are not planning to change the immediate surrounding areas 1n any way, other than to accomodate the golf course conf1gurat1on. Hr. Bob Lattin again addressed the Colllllioeion and requested a delay, to allow the residents to meet with Staff and the applicant 1n attempt to address their concerns. Since no one else wished to speak on the matter, V1ce- Cha1rman Schlehuber closed the public hearing at 8:25 P.H. For clarification of the concerns of the co11111un1ty, Co11111i ssioner Frieatedt explained that 1f the applicant did not request the change, the existing golf course configuration would remain, and the housing •levelopment adjacent to those properties would still exist and could develop over a period of time. The Commiaa1on adopted the following Resolution, reco11111ending approval of GPA-6l(G), baaed on the findings contained therein: RESOLUTION HO. 1950, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A G!N!RAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO REVISE 80UNDARIES FOR RM, RLM, AND OS DESIGNATIONS OH PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED IN NORTHWEST LA COSTA, JUST HORTH OF ALGA ROAD AND EAST OF EL CAMINO REAL . The Planning Director indicated that Staff would be happy to meet with the homeowners to addreaa their concern■ reaarding the Heater Plan, and previouely approved deve lopaent. Schlehuber Harcua Joae Frieatedt X X X X X J Hay 12, 1982 fl'\ MINUTES Page 7 --,-------------------------------------.Ji~~,_\':""4:...lta,-,1 Q il The Co111Dieeion adopted the following Resolut ion, reconnending approval to th City Council, baaed on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein; with the administrative minor text changes to the La Costa Master Plan: RESOLUTION NO. 1954, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF At, AMENDMENT TO THE LA COSTA MASTER PLAN TO REVISE THE I.AND USE PLAN OF LA COSTA NORTHWEST AND TO MAKE MINOR ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE MASTER PLAN TEXT AND HAPS ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF EL CAMINO REAL AND NORTH OF ALGA ROAD. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting, held April 28, 1982, were approved as submitted. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 8:34 P.H. Respectfully Submitted~ 2) ,------. ,A,; -'7 • ,,, .,/,, ( .... u (_ ' ~~-,;I JAMES C. HAG N, S~tretary / Carlsbad Planning Co111niaaion Ann R. Alleman, Minutes Clerk Schlehuber Harcus Jose Frieatedt X X X X X Schlehuber X Harcus X X Jose Friestedt X X . 11 l