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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-04-20; Planning Commission; Minutes. . P 9 MINUTES Meeting of: PLANNING COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Date of Meeting: April 20, 1988 7 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers COMMISSIONERS \ 1 CALLTO ORDER: Vice-Chairman Hall called the Meeting to order at 6:lO p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Vice-Chairman Hall. ROLL CALL: Present - Vice-Chairman Hall, Commissioners Marcus, McBane, Schlehuber, and Schramm Absent - Chairman McFadden, Commissioner Holmes Staff Members Present: Michael Holzmiller, Planning Director Charles Grimm, Assistant Planning Director Mike Howes, Senior Planner Bobbie Hoder, Senior Management Analyst Ron Ball, Assistant City Attorney David Hauser, Assistant City Engineer Clyde Wickham, Associate Civil Engineer Martin Orenyak, Community Development Director James Thompson, Fire Chief John Cahill, Municipal Projects Manager PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEDURES: Vice-Chairman Hall reviewed the Planning Commission procedures on the overhead for the benefit of the audience. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT LISTED IN THE AGENDA: There were no comments from the audience. CONSENT ITFMS: 1) Batiquitos Lagoon Educational Park (BLEP) Grading Mitigation - Resolution of grading issues associated with the Phase One single family dwelling units (Planning Area "C") of the Batiquitos Lagoon Educational Park. Charles Grimm, Assistant Planning Director, stated that staff is requesting a continuance on this item as a result of a telephone call received from the Coastal Commission. The Coastal Commission wishes to become more involved in the mitigation plan. Staff will be meeting with the Coastal Commission within the next two weeks. When an agreement has been reached, this item will again be placed on the agenda. Commissioner Schlehuber recommended that a continuance date be set. Mr. Grimm replied that staff hopes to have the item ready within 30 days. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried to continue the Batiquitos Lagoon Educational Park Grading Mitigation to May 18, 1988. INFORMATION ITEMS: 7) EXTENSION OF CUP-246 WESTERN BANKERS - Request for an extension of Conditional Use Permit 246 to allow the Hall Marcus McBane Schlehuber Schramm April 20, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION Page 2 development of a mini-warehouse immediately adjacent and to the north of an already approved office project (SP-23(E)) on the northwest corner of Paseo de1 Norte and Camino de1 Parque in the P-C Zone. Commissioner Schlehuber announced that he had been advised that the applicant for this item is unable to be present this evening. Since he has questions of the applicant, Commissioner Schlehuber would like to see the item continued. Mr. Grimm replied that this item should be continued to May 18, 1988 since it is not yet known if there will be a meeting on May 4, 1988. Commissioner Schlehuber expressed concern about the time extension and Mr. Grimm replied that if the applicant's letter of request is received within the time frame, that presentation to the Commission can be after the time extension has expired. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried to continue the Extension of CUP-246 (Western Bankers) to May 18, 1988. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2) CUP 88-6 FIRE STATION NO. 5 - Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of Fire Station No. 5 (Phase III of the Carlsbad Public Safety and Service Center) at 2560 Orion Way. Charles Grimm, Assistant Planning Director, reviewed the background of the request and stated that the City of Carlsbad is proposing to construct a 12,000 sq. ft. fire station (Fire Station No. 5) on 2.5 acres of land, located south of and adjacent to the existing Carlsbad Public Safety and Service Center. The project is Phase III of the overall Safety Center Complex. It is felt that the fire station is needed in this area at this time to ensure that the Zone 5 growth management standard for fire adequacy is met. The standard was projected to fail early next year which is why the timing for this fire station was accelerated. The proposed fire station would be a 2-story building with "Contemporary Motif" architecture compatible with the existing safety center facility. The project includes 31 parking spaces and a hose drying tower to be located in front of the building which has been incorporated into the architecture of the building. Staff feels that the street system is adequate to contain this use and all findings for a CUP can be met. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Grimm recognized John Cahill from Municipal Projects and Fire Chief Jim Thompson who are available to answer questions. Vice-Chairman Hall declared the public hearing open and issued the invitation to speak. There being no persons desiring to address the Commission on this topic, Vice-Chairman Hall declared the public testimony closed and opened the item for discussion among the Commission members. Hall Marcus McBane Schlehuber Schramm X r 9 MINUTES April 20, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION Page 3 Commissioner Schlehuber inquired about the adequacy of the driveway entrance, both in and out, being directly at the intersection. Mr. Cahill introduced Don Iler the project architect from Danielson Design Group, San Juan Capistrano. Mr. Iler explained that after much discussion with the Fire Department, it was determined that this was the best location for the driveway primarily because the intersection provides good visibility control at three points and there is a good turning radius. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2725 approving the Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director and adopt Resolution No. 2721 approving CUP 88-6 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. 3) ZCA 88-5 CITY OF CARLSBAD - Request to amend the Zoning Ordinance (Section 21.44.060) regarding the parking of recreational vehicles in the front yard setback in residential zones. Charles Grimm, Assistant Planning Director, reported that this item has been withdrawn and no action is required. 4) ZCA 88-2 CITY OF CARLSBAD - An Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that allows more than one satellite television antenna per use in the Planned Industrial (P-M), Heavy Commercial-Limited (C-M), and Industrial (M) Zones with a Conditional Use Permit. Mike Howes, Senior Planner, reviewed the background of the request and stated that in December 1986 the Planning Commission approved Resolution of Intention No. 178 directing staff to prepare a Zone Code Amendment addressing satellite television antennas in the industrial (PM, CM, M) zones. The proposed Zone Code Amendment would allow more than one satellite television antenna per use, with a conditional use permit, in the three industrial zones of the City. The existing ordinance only allows one satellite television antenna per use and Staff feels that there may be some instances where a particular use may require more than one satellite television dish antenna. It would be necessary for applicants to comply with Section 21.53.130(e)(3)(a) which regulates the installation of satellite television antennas in the commercial and industrial zones. Staff feels that the conditional use process and the size of the lots in the industrial zones, along with the findings required for a conditional use permit, will ensure that the satellite television antenna will not adversely impact adjacent uses. Commissioner Schlehuber inquired if the zone code amendment applied to satellite television antennas or to other types of satellite antennas. Mr. Howes replied that Section 21.53.130(e)(3)(a) only deals with satellite television antennas. Commissioner Schrarmn inquired if the findings should be referring to satellite dish should indicate television. Mr. Howes replied that it should. Vice-Chairman Hall declared the public hearing open and issued the invitation to speak. Hall Marcus McBane Schlehuber Schramm P ? MINUTES April 20, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION Page 4 COMMISSIONERS There being no persons desiring to address the Commission on this topic, Vice-Chairman Hall declared the public testimony closed and opened the item for discussion among the Commission members. Commissioner Schlehuber has no problem with the request and can support it. Commissioners Marcus and Schramm concurred. Commissioner McBane can support the amendment but would like to see the definition of television antenna broadened. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried to adopt Resolution No. 2726 recommending approval of the Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director and adopt Resolution No. 2717, recommending approval of ZCA 88-2, amending Findings Hl and #2 to read "satellite television dish antenna" in lieu of "satellite dish," based on the findings contained therein. 5) ZCA 88-4 CITY OF CARLSBAD - An Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to eliminate Chapter 21.14, R-3L Zone, Chapter 21.23, RD-H Zone, and Chapter 21.25, C-LR Zone. Mike Howes, Senior Planner, reviewed the background of the request and stated that the proposed Zone Code Amendment will eliminate three zones from Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code: 1) Chapter 21.14, R-3L Limited Multiple Family Residential Zone, 2) Chapter 21.23, RD-H Residential Density High Zone, and 3) Chapter 21.25, C-LR Commercial-Limited Residential Zone. The C-LR and R-3L Zones have never been utilized. The RD-H Zone is the implementing zone for the RVH General Plan designation which has been eliminated. Only three small projects were approved with this zoning and density. Of the three, only two were built. Staff recommends approval since they feel that these zones are superfluous to the zoning ordinance and are not needed at the present time. Commissioner Marcus called attention to an error on page one of the staff report referring to the RD-H Zone which should read Chapter 21.23 instead of Chapter 21.25. Commissioner Marcus inquired where the three small projects with RD-H zoning were located. Mr. Howes replied that they were located at the corner of Harding and Oak, another at the intersection of Pine and Washington near the railroad tracks, and the third was located on Harding near the ball fields. Vice-Chairman Hall declared the public hearing open and issued the invitation to speak. There being no persons desiring to address the Commission on this topic, Vice-Chairman Hall declared the public testimony closed and opened the item for discussion among the Commission members. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried to adopt Resolution No. 2728 recommending approval of the Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director and adopt Resolution No. 2715 recommending approval of ZCA 88-4. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 6) PCD 87-2 HORHN MOTORS - Request of a Planning Commission Determination for the construction of an Hall Marcus McBane Schlehuber Schramm Hall Marcus McBane Schlehuber Schramm X P ‘4? MINUTES April 20, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION Page 5 COMMISSIONERS additional 10,070 square foot automobile showroom and sales offices to an existing auto dealership located at 5566 Paseo de1 Norte in Carlsbad Car Country. Vice-Chairman Hall asked to be excused while this item was being discussed due to a business affiliation he has with Hoehn Motors. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried to appoint appoint Commissioner Schlehuber to chair this item. Commissioner Schlehuber requested clarification on the number of votes required to take action on this item. Ron Ball, Assistant City Attorney, replied that action for a conditional use permit would require a majority of the quorum or, in this case, three votes. Commissioner Schlehuber asked the representative from Hoehn Motors if they would like to continue this item until it can be heard by the full commission. Mr. Bokal, representing Hoehn Motors, requested that the item be heard tonight. Mike Howes, Senior Planner, reviewed the background of the request and stated that the applicant is requesting approval of a Planning Commission Determination for the construction of a 10,070 square foot 2-story car showroom and sales building addition to an existing auto dealership. The proposed building would be located at the northern portion of the 3.28 acre lot. According to the Carlsbad Car Country Specific Plan SP-19, as amended, a Planning Commission Determination is needed for the approval of the building site and landscape plan. Additionally, the proposal is also within the coastal zone and subject to the City's Local Coastal Program. Staff feels that the proposed building with Spanish motif, beige slump block walls, and red clay tile roof, will be a positive addition to Car Country. An existing driveway will be moved approximately 80 ft. to the north to provide a safer access and separate it from a future road which will lead to the Car Country expansion. Some Commissioners have expressed concern about the existing tandem parking on the site plan. It is hoped that staff memo dated April 20, 1988 will clarify concerns about the parking situation. Staff feels that the overall redesign of the site with restriping and signing of the parking spaces will increase the efficiency of the parking area and rectify existing problems. Parking requirements are for 156 spaces and the proposed parking shows 275 spaces which far exceeds the City's requirements. Mr. Richard Bokal, Architect, 244 Ninth Street, De1 Mar, representing the applicant, stated that he did not have a formal presentation but would be more than happy to answer questions. Commissioner Schramm inquired about the building height. Mr. Bokal replied that the building would be 34 ft. high. Commissioner Schlehuber declared the public hearing open and issued the invitation to speak. There being no persons desiring to address the Commission on this topic, Commissioner Schlehuber declared the public Hall Marcus McBane Schlehuber Schramm r‘ -, MINUTES April 20, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION Page 6 COMMISSIONERS testimony closed and opened the item for discussion among the Commission members. Commissioner McBane inquired about the revision to the parking ordinance last year, and specifically about the need for off-street parking in Car Country which is close to the exits. He would like to see some of the display parking on the left side (of the drawing) switched to customer parking. He feels that customers would be more likely to use spaces in the front as opposed to the side area. Commissioner Schramm inquired about Condition H20 on page 5 of the Resolution. She would like to know how the off loading vehicles access the area in the back. Mr. Howes replied that the drive thru facility is 18 ft. high which would permit an off loading vehicle to drive thru to access the area. On the existing plan, right side of the exhibit, there is currently sufficient room for an off loading vehicle to access the area. Commissioner Schlehuber believes that Commissioner McBane had a'good suggestion but he does not feel comfortable in redesigning the parking lot. Mr. Bokal responded that at one point customer parking had been planned for the front area, however it was changed because salesmen need better access to the display vehicles which could be blocked by customer vehicles, so the customer parking was moved to the side area. Commissioner Schlehuber can accept the architects reasons for the parking lot design. Commissioner Marcus has no problem with the proposed parking and can support the project. Commissioner Schramm concurs. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried to adopt Resolution No. 2727 approving the Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director and adopt Resolution No. 2720 approving PCD 87-2 based on the findings and and subject to the conditions contained therein. 8) Revised Commissioner's Handbook Charles Grimm, Assistant Planning Director, stated that this item was put on the agenda primarily to point out that the new handbook has updated organizational charts of the City as well as general guidelines for Commissioners. More copies are available upon request. ADDED ITEMS AND REPORTS: Michael Holzmiller, Planning Director, reported that: 1) Planning Commissioner Holmes was reappointed last night by the City Council for another four year term. 2) The Planning Commission Work Program will be on the City Council agenda next Tuesday night. Staff is in the process of assigning staff members to work on each project. 3) At last night's City Council meeting, the Council considered the report from the Child Care Task Force. One part of the report dealing with land use was referred to the Planning Commission for consideration. Hall Marcus McBane Schlehuber Schramm X ? ,-Y MINUTES April 20, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION Page 7 Staff will be scheduling those items over the next few months. Basically, the report requested that requests be expedited for proposed child care facilities. As far as land use decisions, the report suggested: (a) that all future master and specific plans designate child care areas similar to the Pacific Rim Master Plan, (b) that existing master and specific plans designate child care areas as they are revised every three years, (c) that child care centers be allowed in all zones, including industrial zones, with a conditional use permit, and (d) that definitions for schools, child care centers, and other day care facilities be revised to eliminate ambiguities. A copy of the Child Care Task Force report will be given to each Planning Commissioner in the near future. Ron Ball, Assistant City Attorney, announced that on matters referred to the Planning Commission by the City Council, State law requires that the Planning Commission must make a report and recommendation within 45 days or such recommendation is deemed approved. Commissioner Schlehuber requested clarification and if Mr. Ball's statement means that such items must be placed on the agenda within 45 days. Mr. Ball replied that Commissioner Schlehuber was correct and added, or such other time as directed by the City Council. Commissioner Schlehuber expressed concern over this requirement since the City Council is merely requesting an investigation only. Mr. Ball replied that the law states that a report must be made within 45 days or the matter is deemed to have been approved and there would be no other opportunity to comment on it. If there is a problem, the City Council should grant additional time. Commissioner McBane inquired if the City Council referred the entire child care report to the Planning Commission. Michael Holzmiller replied that some sections of the report were not accepted by the City Council and only one section regarding land use was referred to the Planning Commission. Commissioner McBane inquired if that means that the land use recommendations of the report would be deemed acceptable by the Planning Commission if no response is made within 45 days. Mr. Holzmiller will investigate to see if a problem exists. Charles Grimm reported the possibility of no meeting the first week of May. Vice-Chairman Hall inquired about the Monday meetings being a problem for staff. Mr. Grimm replied that Tuesday would be easier. After discussion, it was decided to stay with the Monday meetings. Commissioner Schramm inquired if action was required on the SANDAG report regarding regional growth. Mr. Holzmiller replied that SANDAG is requesting comments from the cities and staff has not yet discussed it with the City Manager. Staff will keep Commissioners posted on the status of this item. April 20, 1988 T MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Page 8 COMMISSION MINUTES: Commissioner Marcus requested that paragraph 2 on page 5 of the minutes for April 6, 1988 be struck since she did not remember making the comment. Commissioner Schramm requested a correction to sentence 2, paragraph 4 on page 4 to read: "...she feels there will be many too far away who will wish to drive." The Planning Commission approved the minutes of April 6, 1988 with corrections. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the meeting of April 20, 1988 was adjourned at 7:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Planning Director BETTY BUCENFR Minutes Clerk MINUTES ARE ALSO TAPED AND KEPT ON FILE UNTIL THE MINUTES ARE APPROVED. Hall Marcus McBane Schlehuber Schramm Hall Marcus McBane Schlehuber Schramm X X X X X X X X X X