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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952-09-11; Planning Commission; MinutesMeeting called to order by Chairman Robert Sutton at 7:oo p. m, in the Oilers' Room at Win IMS. Members present beside Chai-n Sutton were C, D, McClellan, Robert Smith, I, H. Gronseth, H. H. Be*- ter, J, Bo Bond, bnie Stranger, and Tom Aouna. Minutes of the meeting of August 28th were read. Correotion was made on Page 4, line 12, by insertion after the word RComiasion~, of the words "all of the Industrial Tract, and", and on page 3, line 19, by changing the nap number from 16gl to 16k1, and on the same page, line 31, sam correction, After such eormctions, the minutes were approved. Secretary Smith stated that he had consulted the City Attorney as to procedure to be followed to oorreot erroneous aeauription in the advertisement setting hearing on rezoning, .upon initiation of the Planning Commission, of certain lands adjoining those described in the Carlsbad Mutual Water Company's request for rezoning, The City Attorney stated that the entire tract could not be considered at the hearing on the 18th, due to the omission in the notice, and that 8 motion should be made to omit from the hearing on the 18th the land described as wthe easterly 100 feet of the Santa Pe right-of-way adjoining", The City Attorney further stated that if the entire tract is to be considered, it will be necessary to set a hearing at a later date. Byor McClellan stated that he felt that property owners in the immediate vicinity of the tract should be personally notified, and suggested that Tom Acuna could do this, Gol. Gronseth moved that a hearing be set on Thursday, Octo- ber gth, at 7:OO p. m. in the Oilers' Room, on the rezoning to Wl of the property located south of Oak Avenue, between the Saxrta Fe Railway and Tyler Street, to the north line of Chestnut Avenue, known as the Indistrial Tract according to Map 1743, this to include any ,u"; existing property which may have been zonsd to M-1, and the eastsr&f" 100 feet of the Santa Fs Railway right-of-way adjoining said €hilus- trial Tract, Seconded by ET. Bond. All ayes, motion oarriajd, .1 f@ & A change of meeting place and meting night was discussed, -1- but it was decided to continue meeting at the same' place, on the same evenings, for the time being, Secretary Smith reviewed the petition of Cullen E, Hargett requesting variance in side yard setback on the east side from 10 feet to 7 feet on property located at 1301 Pine Avenue, Being Lot B of Patterson's Addition. There being no protests, Col, Gronaeth moved that approval of the variance be recommended to the City Council, Seconded by Mr. Stringer, All ayes, motion carried, Secretary Smith read a memo from the City of Carlsbad stating that a recommendation was made by the City Council to request the Planning Commission to make a study ad prepare recommendations for a sub-division ordinance; and to study the unzoned areas of the City and make recommendationa for zoning present unzoned areas. It was decided to ask the City Clerk to request of the League of California Cities, copies of the subydivision ordinances of a .half-dozen comparable cities; and to have copies made of Ordinance 366 (New Series) of the County of San Diego, for the study of the members of the Planning Commission, In discussion of the zoning of unzoned areas, Chairman Sutton suggested that a letter be written to Mr. Cannon, the San Diego Gas & Electric CO., the Kellys, Jay Hoffman, Tad Pahl, and other owners of unzoned property, statiw that it is the desire of the Planning Com- mission that they make known their wishes in regard to zoning of their properties, within the nee 30 to 45 days, Mr. McClellan suggested that a conference be arranged between officials of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company and the Planning Commission, prior to taking any other steps toward zoning that area, to discuss the possibility of setting up a light industrial ZO~. Col. Gronseth moved that the Chairman appoint a committee of three members to study arrd recommend to the Planning Commission, regulations conoerning territories whiah may be sub-divided within the City of Carlsbad; and that the Chairman appoint a committee of three members to consider proper zoning of territories within the City limits of Carlsbad not now zoned, and to contact owners of property affected to ascertain their views and ob- tain their recommendations, said committee to submit its findings - -2- reconmendations to the Planning Commission. Seconded by Tom Acuna. All ayes, motion carried. Chairman Sutton appointed Arnie Stringer, chairman, and Col. Smith and H. H. Barter members of the Sub-Division Committee; and Col. Oronaeth, chairman, and Tom,Acuna and J. B. Bond melribers of the zoning Commit tee'. Secretary Smith read the third recamendation contained in the memo from the City of Carlabad, that a survey be made of possible violations of present zoning, but it was decided that this was out- side the duties of the Planning Commission and no action was taken. Secretary Smith read the application of A. L. Nevares of 3147 Roosevelt Street for side yard variance, nmth side, from 5' to 33*, and from center line of street to property line, from 50* to 3O*, on pmFerty described as Lot 24, Block 32, Town of Carlsbad. Col, Gronssth stated that he had inspected the property, and that the ap- plicant was enlarging a garage to make a dwelling; that the building did not meet minimum spaoe requirements of 360 aquare feet, nor the plumbing and electrical specifications, and that he had advised the applicant to request a variance, after which, if granted, he could rebuild the building in accordance with Code requirements. Mr. Mc- Clellan moved that a hearing be set on Mr. Nevaresc application on September 25th, at 7:OO p. m, in the Oilerst Room, provided he will agree to suspend all work on the building until the application is heard and action is taken by the City Counoil on same. Seccnded by Mr. Stringer. All ~es, motion carried. Secretary Smith read the applioation of Marvin S. Humphries, for variance in side yard setback from lo* to 7' on the north side, and Zrom 10' to 7' on the solrth side, on property described as a mion Of Lots 4 am3 5, Block B, portion of Resubdivision of Alles Avocado Acres, according to Map 2057, located on the east aide of Herding Street be$ween Megnolia Street and Palm Avenue. Mr. Stringer moved that a hearing be set on the application of Marvin So Humphries for variance in side yard setback, on September 25th, at 7 p. m. in the Oilers* Room. Seconded by Col. Smith. All ayes, motion carried. Secretary Smith read the petition of Joe B. Cockrill, et al, for reclassification of property from R-4 and C-1 to R-1. Stringer - 3- moved that a first hearing be aet on the above applications on Octo- ber 9th, at 7 p. m. in the Oilers' Room, for reclassification to R-1 of the described property in Buena Vista Gardens, exoepting from lot area requirements Lots 10 and l7A. Seconded by Mr. Acuna. All ayes, motion carried. Seoretary Smith read the petitldh of George F. N. Miley and Josephine Dailey for reclassification from E-2 to R-1 certain proper- ty at Highland Drive and Chestnut Avenue. During the discussion of this application, during which objections of a neighbor, A. E. Humphries, were heard, Secretary Smith read a letter from City Attorney Smith regarding minimum frontage requirements which could be made by the Planning Commission. Col. Gronseth moved that a hearing be set on October 9th, at 7:OO p. m. in the Oilerst Room, to cmsider the petitions of George F. No and Josephine Daileg, and Anthony Allam- prese, for reclassification to R-1, and that this include proposed zoning change at the initiation of the Planning Commission of all of the territory now zoned E-2, lying west of a line parallel with ad easterly 150 feet from the east line of Highlad Drive, Hillside Drive and Park Drive, from the north line of Chestnut Avenue, to an inter- section with the easterly boundary of Bella Vista Bdap 2152, thence along said easterly boundarg'of Bella Vista to the most southerly corner of Lot 8, Block D, Bella Vista, and lying easterly of Califor- nia State Highway XISD2B; and that no lot in this are8 shall have a frontage of less than 75 feet upon a dedicated street, ad no dwelling mag be constructed on any lot not abutting on a street Bo dedicated. Seconded by b¶r. Bond. All ayes, motion carried. Mr. Bond reported that he had investigated the complaint of George Williams, 2906 Madison Street, concerning the unsightly and hazardous condition created by eucalyptus trees on city property adjoining his lot, and that he did not cmsider the trees a particular hazard but did feel that they should be replaced by trees that are more acceptable. After discussion, it was deaided to get three more members from the citizenry on the cornittee and obtain their opinions before making a recommendation to the City Council. There being no further business to come before the Commission, -4- Mr. Stringer moved for adjournment, Col. Gronseth seconding. All ayes, meeting adjourned.