HomeMy WebLinkAboutCUP 139A; St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church; Conditional Use Permit (CUP) (11)-- A
August 24, 1994
Mr. Bill Behun
Dominy & Associates Architects
2150 W. Washington, Suite 303
San Diego, CA 921 10
SUBJECT: CUP 139(A) - ST. ELIZABETH SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH - CARILLON .
Dear Bill:
Staff has discussed your recent request regarding the addition of a carillon chime speaker
system to the church, along with the attached information regarding the times of the
proposed chimes/hymns as described by Fr. Coleman. Because the carillon was not
included in the original CUP project, no environmental review for noise issues was
conducted. In addition, the surrounding property owners had no chance to comment upon
or object to the potential noise issue at the public hearing. Therefore, staff has determined
that the chimes and hymn schedule proposed by Fr. Coleman could not be approved
without an amendment to the CUP.
Staff believes the sounding of chimes (only) at services only (mass, weddings, funerals,
celebrations) could be allowed without formally amending the CUP. However, regular
chimes at other times (morning, noon, evening, or night) would not be allowed, and no
hymns would be allowed. Should you wish to sound chimes at services only as suggested
above, special care would need to be exercised regarding the noise volume to restrict the
range to the 300 feet discussed in your letter.
Finally, please note that, should we receive complaints about the chimes, the CUP could
be reopened for consideration again because the chimes were not approved as a part of the
CUP.
If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please give me a call at (619) 438-
1161, extension 4471.
Sincerely,
ELAINE BLACKBURN
Associate Planner
2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, California 92009-1576 - (619) 438-1 161 @
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July 25, 1994
Elaine Blackburn
City of Carlsbad Planning Department 2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, Ca. 92009-4859
SUITE 303
2150W.WASHINGTON
SAN DIEGO. CA
921 IO
FAX (619) 692-9394
TEL(619) 692-9393
Re: St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church - Carillon
Dear Elaine:
The Church would like to install a carillon chime speaker system located under the entry tower roof eaves. The sound range would be a 300 foot radius or less. The chimes
would be operated by a time clock and by manual override at special events. See the attached letter from Father Coleman outlining the times and chimes anticipated. Also, see the attached plans showing the entry tower and range of sound.
What permits or review process is required by the City for this? Please let me know at
your earliest conveniewe. Construction of the Church is anticipated to start in mid- August.
Sincerely, A
Bill Behun
Project Architect
BB/mmd
cc: Father Coleman Ron LaRose Lew Dominy
PHONE NO. : 438 3393 Jul. 17 1994 89:13RM P1 FROM : ST.Elizabeth Seton
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TO: BILL BEHUM
FROMI FR. DON COLEMAN
RE8 CARILLON CHIMES
A schedule for our proposed cakillon chimes might be as follows.
be understood khat chimes can be adjusted as the needs arise. It should
Traditionally, Catholic Churches will ring "The Angelus" chimes in tho morning, at noon, and in the evening. Because our morning Mass is not until 8:30, 1 could see ringing the Angelus just prior to the start of that: Mass. Then they cou3.d also be rung at noon and 6:OO in the evening.
Also, I have been in parishes Chat played one hymn at about 12:15 in the
afternoon. I don't think that. would be offensive to anyone in the neigh- bor hood.
1 would also consider playing a hymn five minutes before the 5:30 Saturday
evening Mass, the 9t30 and 11:OO Sunday morning Maeses. I would probably refrain from ringing bells before the early Sunday Maas.
The only other time bells are traditionally rung is at 9800 at night. This is called "The De Profundis'' and is, actually, the death knell to remind us that, as we prepare to end our day, that we should also be prepared for the end of earthly life which will happen one day.
P.S. The Angelus is only rung Monday through Saturday and the De Profundis is not necessary if the city finds objection to the hour.
As far a8 I know, that covers the use of chimes -- outside of special events like weddings, funerals, or other bigs celebrations. If there are any
questions, Fr. Adrian Dabash will be here while I'm on vacation. 1 hope this helps you with the city. 1'11 eee 'ya in Augustl
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