HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-09-12; Planning Commission; MinutesThe following Carlsbad Planning Commission Minutes
dated September 12,1955,
were retyped due to poor quality of original copy.
September 12, 1955
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 P.M. by Chairman Stringer. Present
besides the Chairman were Commissioners Cockrill, Engelmann, Ledgerwood,
Baumgartner and Swirsky, City Manager Nelson and Public Works Director Anthony.
Absent Comm. Smith.
Chairman Stringer inquired if action had been taken on the magazine published by
the State Planning Group for which twenty-five dollars ($25.00) has been allocated in the
current budget. Comm. Swirsky stated that he had the information in his office file and
would follow through on the subscription.
Comm. Cockrill offered a motion that the minutes of the meeting of August 22”d,
as submitted prior to the meeting, be approved. Seconded by Comm. Ledgerwood. All
ayes. Motion carried.
Secretary Swirsky read “Notice of Public Hearing” for the application of Mr. Dale
Goodwin for the installation of a dry-cleaning plant at 540 Grand Avenue. Mr. Goodwin
did not appear in support of the application. Secretary Swirsky read a staff report from
Gordon Whitnall Associates, dated August 26, 1955, and signed by Mr. Kay Kalicka,
stating that the proposed use is definitely a normal commercial use and in the revised
Zoning Ordinance would be permitted automatically as a permissive use. It was noted
the ordinance requires compliance with Section 13-350 of the Health and Safety Code,
and that the special permit be used, subject to compliance with this section of the code.
As the Fire Chief was not present to give his recommendations on the application, action
was temporarily delayed until he had been contacted.
The Secretary proceeded to the reading of the correspondence. Letter from
Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Housing, containing a report on 1955
State Housing Legislation.
Upon the arrival of Fire Chief Hardin the hearing was resumed on the Dale
Goodwin application. It was recommended by the Fire Chief that if the application is
approved, it be subject to compliance with the Fire Prevention Code which was adopted
by the City Council at the September 6h meeting and will be in force within the next
sixty days.
Secretary Swirsky read from the Health and Safety Code, Sec. 13-350 setting
forth conditions under which a dry-cleaning plant must be established. Comm. Cockrill
offered a motion that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the
granting of this special use permit of the application for the dry-cleaning plant at 540
Grand Avenue, with special reference being made to the requirements of the Health and
Safety Code Sec. 13-350 and upon the recommendation of the Carlsbad Fire Chief that
the applicant be made to comply with the National Fire Underwriters Board Regulations,
and in view of the fact that there are no written or oral protests and the consulting firm of
Gordon Whitnall Associates recommends it as permissible in a C-1 zone. Seconded by
Comm. Ledgerwood. All ayes. Motion carried.
Additional correspondence was read as follows: Letter from League of Cities
regarding the Annual League Conference. Letter from Southern California Planning
Congress, dated August 23, 1955, inviting this Commission to join the organization and
enclosing an application form.
The final map for Poinsettia Beach Unit #I was presented to the Commission
along with the reports from the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney.
Secretary Swirsky stated that the Commission has also received a copy of the
improvement plans. It was pointed out by Public Works Director Anthony that the plans
call for 4” water main which he had previously recommended be changed to 6” but that,
after conferring with Mr. Ecke, he had been advised that Mr. Freiland’s office had also
recommended the 6” main. Mr. Christiansen, representing the firm of Freiland, Peterson
and Evenson, was present and final maps were initialed to reflect this change. It was the
decision of the members of the Commission that all sections of the Subdivision
Ordinance had been complied with and final approval should be given. Comm. Cockrill
offered a motion that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the
approval of the final map of Poinsettia Beach Unit #1, with particular attention being paid
to the recommendation of the Public Works Director. Seconded by Comm. Engelmann.
All ayes. Motion carried.
Mr. K. Ebright and Mr. R. R. Robinson, representing EARCO, presented the final
map of Harbor Park for approval and there was some discussion on whether or not final
approval could be given as the Commission had not completed the field work and the
report from the City Attorney had not been received. Mr. Ebright pointed out that the
subdivision is in the final stages and, due to the time lapse between the Planning
Commission and the City Council, he would like to receive final approval so completion
of the tract will not be delayed. It was suggested by members of the Commission that
perhaps some action could be taken, subject to the reports coming in from the City
Attorney and the Planning Commission inspection. It was noted that there are no
changes from the tentative map other than those asked for by the Planning Commission.
Public Works Director Anthony stated he had inspected the site with Mr. George
Spaulding and the work on the curbing was progressing satisfactorily and he had kept a
close check on the installation of water lines and cash, in the amount of $1600.00 will be
posted in lieu of the completion of the black-topping. All improvements, to date, meet
with the approval of the Public Works Department and, in order to expedite final
approval, Mr. Anthony offered to accompany members of the Planning Commission and
show them the lot boundaries and improvements made to date.
Comm. Baumgartner moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City
Council, the approval of the final map of Harbor Park Subdivision subject to receipt of
the written reports of the Department of Public Works, the City Attorney and the field
inspection of the Planning Commission. Seconded by Comm. Ledgerwood. All ayes.
Motion carried.
Comm. Swirksy was authorized to act as the Commission’s representative for the
Harbor Park inspection.
A map of the Shangrila Tract was presented by Public Works Director Anthony
who explained that Mr. Potter desires to resubdivide the tract to obtain an additional six
lots which would make it economically sound for him to advance $8,000.00 toward the
sewer extension in that area.
This resubdivision will require 6,000 sq. feet against the present required 10,000
sq. ft. in the R-1 Zone. It was pointed out in discussion that such a change would require
a rezoning to R- 1B.
Mr. Anthony stated that he had given Mr. Potter the required forms for the application for
rezoning but they had not been submitted with the map. It was the decision of the
Commission that an application for a zone change should be submitted to the
Commission in order that appropriate action may be taken.
Public Works Director Anthony stated that Mr. Kay Kalicka, planning consultant,
City Manager Nelson and himself had toured the subdivision and Mr. Kalicka had been
very favorably impressed with the idea of resubdividing the area.
Improvement plans for Terramar #4 were presented by the Director of Public
Works to include a total of twenty lots from 11 1 to 130. After considerable discussion
and a complete review of the minutes of previous meetings of both the Planning
Commission and the City Council, it was ascertained that the final map for Terramar #4
had been approved by the Planning Commission on March 8,1954 and forwarded to the
City Council. At the May 4* Council meeting, it had been referred back to the
subdivider for a more detailed drawing of some of the improvements. In view of these
findings, improvement plans for Terramar #4 were forwarded to the City Council for
action at their next meeting scheduled for September 20'.
Discussion was held on the proposed master plan and there was some question as
to the figures which had been quoted previously by Mr. Kalicka. Secretary Swirsky
reviewed the minutes of the July 1 l* meeting which recorded a total price of $15,000.00
with a credit of $3600.00 for the services already contracted for. Secretary Swirsky was
instructed to contact Mr. Kalicka by phone to verify the amount.
Comm. Baumgartner offered a motion that the Planning Commission recommend
to the City Council that the City enter into a contract with Gordon Whitnall Associates
and the $3600.00 already contracted for with this firm to furnish a new zoning ordinance
and land use plan, will apply to the total figure of $15,000.00 for the complete master
plan. Seconded by Swirsky. All ayes. Motion carried.
There being no further business to be brought before the Commission, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul S. Swirsky Secretary
Carlsbad Planning Commission