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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-09-27; Planning Commission; MinutesI'IINUTES OF PBETINC; OF CARLSBAD PLANNIh COM~JIISSION SeBtmer 27, 195% Meeting cRlled to order at 7:15 p. PI, by Chairman Cockrill. Present besides the Chairman were Comms, Stringer, Smith, Ledgemood, Gronseth, Baumgartner, Public Works Director Anthony. Absent, corn. Garcia. Comma Smith moved that reading of the minutes of the meeting of SePtem- ber be waived, Seconded by Comm. Stringer, All ayes, motion Carried. Comm, Stringer reported that the southern half of the San Diego Aque- duct will be dedicated on October 2nd, from 1O:OO A. 14. to 2 Po lye, and that there will be signs on U. S, 395 leading to the point where the ceremonies will be held. He stated that refreshments will be served at noon, sad that the City Ea11 could be contacted for further information, Secretary Baumgartner read the application of Albert Stein, Jr,, for variance to allow reduction from 50 feet to 40 feet in front yard setback to allow construction of a retail business building on property described as the Southwesterly 140 feet of Lot 32 of Seaside Lands, except the Northwesternly 32.80 feet, located on the east side of State Street 100 feet north of Grand Avenue, in a C-1 zone, Coma, Stringer moved thclt a hearing be set on said application at 7:15 P, PI, on October lJ, 1954, Seconded by Comrn. Gronseth. All ayes, motion carried. The Secretary read P. letter from the League of California Cities announc- ing the Annual Conference to be held in Los Angeles on October 17-20, and recommending that housing arrangements be made early by writing the League off ice at Berkeley, Comm. Stringer reported on the meeting held to discuss zoning of the harbor area, stating that practically all owners of water-front property were present and spoke their thoughts; that two owners definitely felt that everything adjoining the water's edge should be zoned commercial, but that others felt that anything the City deemed fit was satisfactory to them, Allm Kelly presented a plan showing lots 40 feet wide and 110 feet deep, which he recommended as an appropriate size for waterfront lots, Comm. Stringer also stated that Mr. Garber of the San Diego Gas & Electric Com- pany had been present and had eftpfregsed the hope that no one would invest money in business enterprises contemplating use of the water, as they would not be in position to make any commitments until the plant had been operat- ing approximately three months so that they would know where they stood. -1- .. 8 r Comm4- Stringer stated he would get a committee together one of these d.ays and try to get a report in before the end of the year. Secretary Baumgartner read Notice of Public Hearing on the applica- tion of Harry P, Welborn for variance to permit reduction in east side yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet on property described as a portion of Lot C, ,Alles Avocado Acres, located on the north side of Palm Avenue between Pio Pic0 Drive and Adarns. Street, There were no oral or written protests, and Mr. Welborn and three adjoining neighbors, I4r, Scholtens, bo Hozelle and PIr. Evans, were present in support of the petition, IJIr, Welborn also sub- mitted a letter of consent signed by all affected neighbors. After dis- cussion, Comm, Gronseth moved that a recommendation be made to the City Council that the request of PIr, Welborn be granted, Seconded by Corn. Baumgartner. All ayes, motion carried. Mr. Welbom was advised that the City council will act on his application at their next meeting on October rn 5th. The possibility of having an outside planning study made by State College Political Science classes was again discussed, and Mrs. Vermilyea was requested to write to the Professor with-whom we have had correspon- dence and find out vrkther such a study could be set up for the second semester. The present status of the dedication of 15 feet on the south side of Grand Avenue from Hope Street to the dead end of Grand Avenue was dis- cussed, since many of the persons affected were present on another matter. They were advised that the blanket deed conveying the property, swed by the various owners, was in order, but the City could not accept such dedi- cation until a Policy of Title Insurance guaranteeing clear title Is fur- nished, which Policy of Title Insurance would have to be ordered and paid for by the grantors thenselves, Secretary Baumgartner read Notice of Public Hearing of the appli- cation of I”irton Nielsen aYld R. H. Sonneaan for reclassification from R-2 to C-1 of property described as a portion of Tract 117, Carlsbad hds, located between Grand and Elm Avenues, west of U, S. 101 Freeway, Mr. Nielsen and PITS. R, H. Sonnew were present in support of their petition, Opposing the granting of the rezoning were Mr. R, W, Johnson, 988 Grand Avenue, on the grounds that the street is too narrow and there are too many children in the area; that commercial traffic would be a distinct -2- I- - 0 hazard; Mrs. Krueger at 1022 Grand , because of the narrow width of the street and lack of a turn-around; John Ortega, 955 Grand, who stated that his mother and neighbors, the Henleys, both residents of the area, were opposed to it; V. V, Seymour, 918 Grand, because of the dead-end street, lack of sidewalks, and numerous children; Everett M. Pierce, owning prop- erty at 1015 Grand, stated he was opposed to the rezoning under present conditions but if the street were widened by dedication of the additional 15 feet, it would present a different picture; Iqlr, John Howe, 2971 Harding Street, because he doesn't think i+, is a suitable area for a business zone; and Charles Kampe, 1001 Grand Avenue, because he had purchased his lot in what he felt was a quiet residential zone and was opposed to having it changed into a commercid area. Mrs, Gettle, at Gmnd and Jefferson Streets, stated that she would like to see all of Grand Avenue rezoned for business. Cornm. Gronseth commented that he felt that the ultimate development of Carlsbad would call for rezoning all of the property between Grand and Elm Avenues to C-1. He pointed out that there is at present business be- ing conducted in that area in contravention to the City zoning ordinance. Comm. Smith stated that his property comes to within 300 feet of the property in question, and that he has lived up there and seen this area develop from pasture lands to nice residential property; that he felt Mr. Nielsen has put in a very nice place, but that this rezoning, if granted, would unquestionably result in other pieces of property being rezoned and would open up all of Grand Avenue for business activities. Mr. Nielsen stated that he had been encouraged by his neighbors to open up a nursery, a business in which he has had considerable previous experience in the East; that he has obtained permission to build every- thing he has constructed and has built as attractively as possible, He stated he felt that Carlsbad has a great future and that the business he would conduct there, if his petition is granted, would be a great asset to the City. He stated that there will be no cars parked up there in connection with this business, Comm, Strlslger stated he felt that Grand Avenue could never be a . business street, due to its narrow width; that he feels granting of this rezoning would be spot-zoning, which the Commission from its very begin- ning has avoided. He stated tMt he had recently talked with ayl authoritative source who said that by no means would any lending agency finance a business in that area, Comm. Stringer moved that a recommendation be made to the City Council that the application of I4r. Nielsen and Itlr. Sonneman for reclass- ification be denied, in view of the strong opposition expressed by resi- dents of the area, Ayes, five, nays, one (Gronseth) , motion carried, The citizens present were informed that the City Council would set a hearing, when they meet on October 5th. At 9:OO P. fr, Secretary Baumgartner read the Notice of Public Hearing on the application of Harry A. and Mary E, Hanse, Ralph L. Guest, Virgil IyI. and Viola M. Crilly, and. the Carlsbad City Planning Commission, for reclassification from Zone R-2 to Zone R-3 of property described as those lots facing Carlsbad Boulevard between Sycamore Street and Hemlock Street. The application was accompanied by a letter of consent signed by eight property owners of the area, besides the applicants, Appearing and speaking in opposition to the petition were Mr. Geo. L, Kronmiller, 3424 Carlsbad Blvd., Iqr. and Mrs. Niels H. Martin, 3480 Carlsbad Boulevard, and fJIrs, Geneva Fritchel, 122 Acacia, all of whom contended that R-3 zoning would tieteriorate the area as it would permit bungalow courts and other types of dwelling groups which would be extremely detrimental to the present residential development, Mr. Kronmiller submitted a letter of protest signed by 85 residents, Comm, Ledgerwood studied the petition and commented that he was familiar with the area and would say that 95% of the signatures were residents of the affected area. After discussion, Comm. Gronseth moved that a recommendation be made to the City Council that the petition for the rezoning of the lots facing Carlsbad Boulevard between Sycamore Street and Hemlock Street, as requested by the Hansens, the Crillys and Mr. Guest, and the Carlsbad Planning Commission, be denled, in view of the great number of protests registered, Seconded by Comm. Ledgerwood. All ayes, motion carried. The citizens present were informed that the City Council would act on this matter on October 5th by setting a hearing. Comm. Ledgerwood was excused at 9:40 P. PI, At 9:40 P. M. the Secretary read Notice of Public Hearing on the c Lot 88 of Granville Park #2, located on the west side of Garfield Street, north of Beech Avenue. There were no protests, written or oral, Comrn, Gronseth moved that R recommendation be made to the City Council that the application of Alex and Gretrude Mallen for variance be approved. Second- ed by Comm, Stringer, All ayes, motion oarried. At 9:,5O P, 1’1, the Seoretary read Notice of Public Hearing on the application of W, J, Bowman for reclassification from R4 to C-1 of prop- erty described as the Southeast one-half of Block 7, Carlsbad Townsite. The application was read and studied, There were no written or oral pro- tests, send no one appeared in support of the petition, Mter discussion, it wa,s decided that the present HA zone would permit most of the appli- cant’s purposes and that it would not, be good planning to grant reclassi- ficiation to C-1 at this time Comm. Gronseth moved that a recommendation be made to the City Council th3.t the application of W. J, Bowman for re- classification be denied. Seconded by COW, Baumgartner. All ayes, mo- tion carried, The secretary was requested to notify Mr. Bowman that the property in question was already zoned R-4 5nstead of R-2 as stated in the petition, Comm, Smith commended Chairman Cockrill for his handling of a dif- ficult meeting, Comm. Smith was appointed to Serve as the Commission representative to the City Council meeting of October 5th. Comm. Gronseth announced that he was resigning from the Planning Commission, Other members of the Commission expressed the hope that he would reconsider and commended him for his long-time valuable service on the Commission. Chairman Cockrill stated that Comm, Garcia had also re- signed as of this date, There being no f’urther business to come before the Commission, the meetfl?g was declared adjourned at lot05 P. PI. Respectfully submitted, HOWARD BAUMGAHTPJISR , Secretary