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MEETING OF: PU■■I■~ CONIIISSIO■
July 28, 1982 DATE OF MEET I NG:
TIME OF MEETING: 7;00 P.H.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers
CALL TO~~
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Farrow at
7:02 P.H
ROLL CALL
Present -Farrow, Rombotia, Rawlins, Jose, Harcus,
Schlehuber, and Friestedt.
Absent -None.
Staff Members present were:
Michael Howes, Assistant Planner
Charles Grinm, Aasociate Planner
Richard Allen, City Engineer
Ex-Officio He:nbers preaerr were:
Michael Holzmiller, Land Use Planning Manager
Daniel Hentschke, Assistant City Attorney
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE waa led by Chairman Farrow.
PLANNING COHHISSION PROCEDURES
Chairman Farrow explained Planning Commission procedures
in its capacity as an advisory Commission to the City
Council, and identified those =tters delegated to the
Planning Co11111ission for a final decision. Chairman
Farrow further explained the procedure observed by the
Conmisaion during public hearing items.
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. V-3401 KOLL COMPANY. Request for a variance to
exceed the maxilllllm nize restrictions for a project
identity aign for the Carlsbad ReaearLh Center to be
located on the southwest corner of the intersection
of El Camino Real and Palmer Avenue.
With the aid of a transparency showing the location of the
property, Charles GrilllD gave the staff report. He
continued with the use of wall exhibits to outline the
deaign of the proposed sign. He added that Staff is
reco-nding that the variance be conditioned to prohi~it
any other monument aigns along El Camino Real, and to
limit the wording on the sign to "Carlsbad Research
Center."
Ca.aission discussion related to the design and 9cale of
the proposed sign.
Ca.aissioner Jo9e indicated he wa8 unable to make r'inding
No. 2, with regard to property rights, a9 he knows of no
other property in the area that has exceeded the present
Sign Ordinance by 100 feet.
Hr. GrilllD responded that there is no other project in the
area of the s•-1i&e and 8Cale.
Chairun Farrow opened the public hearing at 7:16 P.H.,
and extended the invitation to speak .
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The Co-ission recognized Hr. Bernie Fipp, representing
the Koll Company. Hr. Fipp indicated that the entry sign
waa inadvertently omnitted vhen the Specific Plan was
written. Re added that the proposed sign will have
landacaping treated specifically for the sign to accent
the entry area.
Mr. Fipp continued that the sign was designed to
coapliment a building that will be located directly across
the street, which will be used as a sales office. Re
requested approval of the variance, and expressed
willingness to respond to any questions.
Since no one elae wished to speak on the matter, the
public hearing was closed at 7:19 P.M.
In response to Commission query regarding th£ rights of
thoae individual loto along El Camino Real, Mr. Grim
explained that the Specific Plan provides its ovn signing
program, and the signage for the other individuals will
include ground signs facing the streeto internally, and
building face signs facing El Camino Real. However, they
would be reatrict ed from having ground or pole signs along
El Camino Rea 1.
Comniaaioner Joae expressed the op1n1on that 100 feet will
not provide the visibility needed to see the sign, and
reiterated that he cannot make Finding No. 2 to grant the
variance. Re further expressed concern regerding the
right■ of other existing developments along El Camino Real
south of Palomar Airport Road to have similar signing.
The Co-ission adopted the following Reaolution, approving
V-340 baaed on the findings and subject to the corditions
contained therein:
RESOLlTI'ION NO. 1~92, APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A
PROJECT ENTRY SIGN TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SIZE OF 150
SQUARE FEET LIMIT BY 100 FEET FOR A TOTAL SIGN AREA
OF 250 SQUARE FEET, ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON
THE SOt:rrHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF EL
CAMINO REAL AND PALMER .\VENUE.
A aotion waa made to request that Staff re,iew this
particular problem, and poasibly reviae the Sign Ordinance
for larger project• auch aa this. The motion failed due
to lack of a majority.
2. CUP-194{A)1 AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL.
Requeat for an a-nchlent to• conditional uae permit
to expand an aquaculture reaearch laboratory located
on the eaat aide of Carlabad Boulevard betw~en the
Encina Power Plant and Agua Hedionda Lagoon.
With the aid of tranaparencies ahoving the location of
the property, aite plan, and elevation• of the buildi ng,
Michael Hovea gave the 1taff report, easentially aa
contained in the written report.
Chairman Farrow opened the public hearing at 7:32 P.M.,
and extended the invitation to 1peak.
Farrow
Rombotis
Rawlins
Jose
Marcus
Schlehuber
Friestedt
Farrow
Rombotia
R.avlin1
Joie
Marcu1
Schlehuber
Frieatedt
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The co-iasion recognized Hr. Jim Carlberg, Vice-
President of Aquaculture Sy1tem1, 11211 Sorrento Valley
Road, Suite E, San Diego. Hr. Carlberg gave a0111e
background on the matter, and indicated that the request
i1 coneiatent with the General Plan. He continued to
briefly explain the need for expansion of the aquaculture
re1earch laboratory, and requeeted approval of the Staff
recoaiendation.
Hr. Carlberg responded to Commission questions with regard
to the size of the trees in relation to the chain link
fence, wh i ch are requirementa of Conditions No. 6 and 8.
Since no one else wished to speak on the matter, Chairman
Farrow closed the public hearing at 7:40 P.H.
C~iaaioner Harcus auggeated that a condition be added
regarding roof appurtenances being screened from view.
The Commiaaion concurred.
The Commission approved the Negative Declaration issued
by the Planning Director, and adopted the following
Resolution, approving CUP-194(A), baaed on the findings
and 1ubject to the conditiona contained therein; with the
addition of Condition No. 10 with regard to roof
appurtenancea:
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RESOLUTION NO. 1991, APPROVING AN AKENDHEITT TO A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXPAND AN EXISTING
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH LABORATORY ON PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF CARLSBAD
BOULEVARD BETWEEN THE ENCINA POWER PLAITT AND AGUA
HEDIONDA LAGOON.
ZC-2461 BONS. Requeat for a preannexational zone
change from County S-90 to City of Carlsbad RD-M
(Residential Den1ity Multiple) for three parcela on
9.18 acre• of land located on the east and weat
aides of El Camino Real approximately one mile north
of Alga Road.
Chairman Farrow indicated a letter had been received from
the Agatep Corporation requesting a continuance on the
-tter to the next meeting.
Chairman Farrow inquired if anyone ln the audience waa
pre1ent to address the matter, and received no reaponae.
The C~iaeion continued ZC-246 to the meetin~ of August
11, 1982.
4. CT 82-12/PUD--421 CARLSBAD HIGHLANDS. Request for a
561 lot, 893 unit tentative tract map and planned
unit development on property gener£1ly located south
of Lake Calavera and approxi-tely one mile eaat of
Bl Caaino Real in the R-A-10,000 Zone.
Michael Hove, gave a staff report on the matter, with the
aid of a tran1parency 1howing the location of the
property.
Farrow X
Rombotia X
Rawlins X
Joae X X
Harcus X
Schlehuber X
Frieatedt X
Farrow X
Rombotia X
Rwlina I
Joae X
Harcus I
Schlehuber X I
Frieetedt X
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Mr. J~ck Barnes, the applicant, shoved a slide
pre•entation outlining the major changes to the project,
and addres•ing previous Council concerns with regard to
the lack of design tradeoffs for a PUD, destruction of
the natural habitats, alteration of the site due to
grading, lack of variety of housing types, and phasing.
Chair-n Farrow opened the public heari ng at 7:53 P.H.,
and extended the invitation to speak.
The co-ission then recognized Hr. Jack Barnes, Barnes
Corporation, 343 Third Street, Suite 3, Lag~na Beach.
Mr. Barnes gave some background on the matter since the
previously submitted project was denied by the City
Council without prejudice on March 19, 1982. He
expre•sed the feeling that he has been greatly helped by
the Planning Staff, and responded to Comission questions
regarding affordable housing, and phasing.
Co-issioner Jose referenced Condition No. 54 regarding
the maintenance of the desiltation/detention basins, and
requested clarification of same .
Mr. Barnes indi cated that the homeowners would be
responsible for the maintenance of the basins after the
developer complete■ the project in its entirety.
Richard Allen, City Engineer, explained that any basins
Yithin the subdivi■ion limits of the project will be
maintained by the homeowners. He added that there is an
off-site ba■in that may ultimately have to be maintained
by the City, and indicated that the condition could be
clarified.
In response to Comi■■ion query regarding the statu■
between the applicant and Staff ■ince the revision
proceas, Mr . Barne■ indicated that s i nce working with the
Staff on the redesign, he ha■ never enjoyed a more di rect
and bu•inesslike relationship. He added that it has been
a good experience, and all i■■ue■ have been resolved to
everyone'■ •ati•faction. He further indicated that the
•econd time around made up for the problem■ encountered
when the project va• originaly submitted.
Since no one el ■e wi•hed to speak on the matter, Chairman
Farrow clo•ed the public hearing at 8:03 P.M.
In re•pon•e to Co-i■•ion query regarding fire access and
traffic, Mr . Hove• indicated that the previous concern•
have been re•olved.
Mr. Barne• indicated he i■ in agreement with all
condition• of approval.
The C~i••ion adopted the following Re•olution,
reco ... nding approv~l of CT 82-12/PUD-42 to the City
Council ba•ed on the findin~s and •ubject to the
condition• contained therein:
aESOLIJI'ION NO. 1989, RECOJilfENDING APPROVAL OF A
56l LOT {893 UNiT) TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND PLANNED
UlUT D!V!LOPM!NT ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED SOtrra
OF LAD CALAV!RA AND APPROXIMATELY 1. 5 HILES EAST OF
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Ravlin•
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Marcu•
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5. ZCA-146, CITY OF CARLSBAD. An al"!endment to the
Zoning Ordinance to provide for consideration of
develoJ:'.'lent agreement,.
Michael Holzmiller gave a brief staff report on the
-tter.
Chairaan Farrow opened the public hearing at 8 :06 P.H.,
and extended the invitation to speak. Since no one
withed to sneak on the matter, the public hearing was
cloaed.
The co-i1aion adopted the following Resolution,
reco-nding approval of ZCA-146 to the City Council
bated on the finding• contained in the staff report:
RESOLUTION NO. 1993, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A ZONE
CODE AMENDMENT, AMENDING TITLE 21 OF THE CARLSBAD
MUNIC .. P,'.L CODE BY THE ADDITION OF CHAPTER 21. 70 TO
PROVTDE FOR CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT~.
INFOlt,.AT!ON InM
6. MINOR REVISION TO SDP 80-5.
With the aid of a wall exibit, Michael Holzmiller gave a
ttaff report on the matter.
Co-i1aion concenaua reflected approval of the revision.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minute, of the Regular Meeting, held July 14, 1982, were
approved as submitted.
ADJOURNMENT
By proper motion, the meeting waa adjourned at 8:12 P.M.
Retpectfully Subaitted,
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MICII.A!L J. ROL~~-;, Secretary
Carl1bad Planning co-iaaion
Ann R. Alle-n, Minutea Clerk
Farrow X
Rombotia I
Ravlina I
Joae X I
Marcua I
Schlehuber I
Frieatedt I
Farrow I
Rombotia I
Ravlina I
Joae X
Marcua X X
Schlehuber X
Frieatedt I