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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-02-10; Planning Commission; MinutesI MINUTES OF REGULAR MFZTING OF CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMIJ?ISSION 1- 20 3- February 10, 1959 The meeting was called to order at 7:31 P.M, by Chairman Pro Tern Ebright Present besides the Chairman PrD Tem were Commissioners Baumgartner, Fennelo Hayes and Jamiec Absent Chairman Swirsky and Commiosioner Stringer, Minutes of January 27" L959,, It was moved by Corn, Hayes and seconded by Corn, Jarvie that the minutes of January 27, 1959, be approved as submitted, Five ayes, motion'carried, Corn, Stringer was presant at 7:34 P.M, HEARING - Variance, Reguest of Henry and Pauline Wueste for reduction of front ard set back from 20Q to 5O and of side yard set back from 5 - to 38 on Lots 47, 48 and northerly loo of Lot 4? of Hayes Addition, Notice of hearing was%ad, The Secretary certified as to the publication of Notice of Hearing and the mailing of noi;ices to property owners in the area, The Secretary then read the application submitted by the mers setting forth the reasons for re- questing the variance. There were no written protests, MR. WILSON, of Carlsbad by the Sea, stated that these lots were across the street from their property and he would like to see what is planned so he would know how it will affect the view of the people they have in their cottages, The Secretary stated that it would be a 2-story structure within the 35l maximum height limit and submitted to Mr, Wilson a plot plan of the proposed structure, MR, WILSON asked if it would be a 2-st0~ building above the street level, MRS. WUESTE, 2953 Carlsbad Blvd, stated that only about l/3 of the property at the north end would be 2-story above street levelo which is where they plan an apartment above a 3-oar garage. The public hearing was closed at 7:40 P.M, It was moved by Corn, Stringer and seconded by Corn. Jarvie that Resolution No, 105 be adopted granting the request of Henry and Pauline Wueste for reduction of front yard set back from 20 to 5 and reduction of side yard set back from 6 to 300 for the following reasons:: 1, There are few vacant lots remaining on the west side of Ocean St,, and the property that has been built up has been granted sfmilar variances due to the topographical conditions, 2; The Planning Conqission spent a great deal of time about 3 years ago working out a plan for this area so that it uould be zoned R3 and not take up the time and money of the Commission and property ownersinhaving to make such requestso After some discussion, the Chairman asked for a roll call vote, Chairman Pro Tem Bright, Commissioners Baumgartner, Fennel, Stringer, Hayes and Jarvie voted rlyestlo Chairman Swirsky absent. Resolution Noo 105 adopted, 4- HEARING, Reclassificakion from R-1 to R-P of Lots 11,U and 13 of 'Schell and Notice of hearing was read, The Secretary certified as to the publication of No%ice of Hearing and :;he mailing of notices to property owners in the area; and read the application submitted by Dorothy Pennington setting forth the reasons for requesting this reclassification, and the names and addresses of the owners whose property is included in the proposed reclassification, There were no written protests, The Secretary then read Mr, Whitnallps report regarding the zoning of this areao Sites Ad~ition, Reclassification requested by Dorothy Pennhgton. DOROTHY PEi.!NINGTON, 84!) Home Ave, stated that she had talked to the party across the street from Lot 13 who was in favor of the zone change but was unable to be present tonight , MYRTLE BROAM, 3275 Adarls Stoe stated that they own Lot 9 on the north side of Home St, which is zoned R1, and if the property on the south side of Home St. is re- zoned to RIP, they would like to have their property rezoned RoP, - GEORGE SCHNEIDER, 935 liome Ste, stated that they had requested RIP because the rest of the block is zoned that way; they contemplate using the property for multiple dwellings rather than for a business, The public hearing was closed at 7:55 PeMe Considerable discussion was given this matter during which it was pointed out that it would be better platmine to consider the property on the east side of Hope Ave, and the north side of liome Ave. for rezoning at the same time the property in question is considered,, and it would also be better to consider it for R-2 or R3 instead of R-P as requested, It was moved by Corn, Stringer and seconded by Corn, ' Hayes that the request for a zone change of Lots 11, 12 and 13 of Schell and Sites Addition be held in aboyance until the first regular meeting in March, at which time the R6. propertiet; on the north side of Home Ave, and the east side of Hope Ave, will be included In the public hearing for reclassification to RP, provided the City Attorney ruletl the Commission could give the area a more restrictive zone0 The Chairman asked for a roll call voteo Chairman Pro Tern Bright, Com- missioners Fennel, Strhger and Hayes voted f'Yes" ; Commissioners Baugartner and Jarvie voted 11Ng'8 ; Chah" Swirsky absent. Motion carried, 5- ORAL CO"UN1CATIONSr There were no oral comrmications. 6- MASTER PLAN DISCUSSION:' It was the decision of the Commission that the section on Parks and Recreation would be the only sect:"on discussed at this meeting due to the fact that Mrs. Lena Sutton, a member of tho Parks and Recreation Commission was present& The Secretary read the section of the Master Plan entitled "Parks and Recreation". MRS. LEMA SUTTON, reprctsentative of the Parks and Recreation Commission, stated that the Commission had rectnmnended that the City not acquire the property at the south end of the proposed area for Holiday Park until the intervening property had been a-;:quired; that they had recommended that the City acquire a certain portion of the Hasp Eucalyptus Tract; the Agua Hedionda Recreation Area had not been presented to them because it is being considered by the Harbor Commission; that the bird sanctuary at the Buena Vista Lagoon had been turned down by the State, but the Conmission is attempting to get the backing of another group who have done a great deal of good all over the country in obtaining bird sanctuaries, She further stated that the Commission had an instructor at the park this past summer to teach children crafts imd gamesp and 2 shuffle board sets are included in the budget for this year; that they sponsor the Little League Games; and hope to slowly develop more recreation to meet the needs of all as it is felt the older retired persons have a need for recreation which must be considered, Regarding a swimming pool, she stated it was felt that a section of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon could be purchased and made into a safe swimtning area for young children by roping it off from the boats and having it manned with life guards, but that the difficulty was that they had been unable to get access to it, This would also be good advertising for Carlsbad as it could be made into a beautiful spat which could be seen from the freeway, Mrs. Sutton then stated that the Conrmission has a very comprehensive plan for tree planting all over the city which they want to get underwayp and that it is their plan to plant unusual trees that donat grow every- where. During the discussion -3y the Codssion on Mrs. Sutton's remarkso it was brought out that the City of Carlsbad is handicapped by lack of finances in going ahead with plans and recomexiations, but by having a Master Plan they have a goal to work for and something to show people who want to settle herep and it was very important for any problems to be ironed out so the Master Plan can be set for a public hearing and ado:?ted, The Chairman Pro Tern then stated that the balance of the book would be studied at the study meeting on February 24th, and asked that the Parks and Recreation Commission have a wr&tten report for presentation at that time, 7- Report on Proposed Lot Split and Offer of Dedication by W. W, Rogers, The Secretary stated that the City Engineer had reported that a street opening running north and south between Chestnut and Magnolia and east of Highland would be preferable; that an opening from Highland is not considered important; and that the Engineer was opposed to any offer for dedication without improvements, Considerable discussion was given this matter, during which it was brought out that it had been the policy of the City to accept only offers to dedicate with improvements as the City cannot spend for paving; that. this offer would create 2 substandard lots; and the drainage runs north and south east of Highland, It was moved by Corn. Hayes and seconded by Corn, Stringer that General Rogers be sent a letter of appreciation for his offer of dedication, but that the offer not be accepted because it is felt that it would be better planning to open up that area with a street running north and south, Five ayes; Corn, Baumgartner voting "No" ; Chairman Swirsky absent, The Secretary was instructed to write the letter to General Rogers, 8- Placement of Utilities in Linmar VUwe Subdivision. The Secretary submitted the map on which the San Diego Gas and Electric Coo in0 dicated where they intend to locate the poles, -3- c It was moved by Corn, J'arvie that the placement of utility poles as shown on the map submitted by tk.e utility company be accepted, Considerable discussior. was given this matter during which it was brought out that the subdivider of Linmar Village is contemplating an adjacent subdivision between the south line of Linmar Village and Chinquapin, and that the area all the way to the Lagoon x.ould possibly be developed in the future, so the area as a whole should be considered, Comm, Jarvie withdrew his motion, It was the de- cision that each member of the Commission should restudy the area so that a de- cision can be reached at the next meeting, 9- Written Communications:, a, The Secretary read a letter from the Carlsbad Union School District request- ing written approval for a school site for the development of an upper grade school plant, to be lolaated on Magnolia Ave. between Highland Dr, and Monroe St, It was moved by Comm, Fennel and seconded by Comma Jarvie that the school site for a . Junior High School as submitted by the Carlsbad Union School District be approved, 5 ayes CO~, Hayes voting ltNoll 5 Chairman Swirsky absent, The Secretary was in- structed to write the letter approving the school site, bo The Secretary read a memorandum from the City Council regarding the feasibility of a street between Highland Dr, and Valley St, from Oak Ave, to Park Dr, He then stated that the Public Works Commission is advocating a stom drainage project for which they would have to have easements, and it would be a good way to open it up for a street,, MISS MARGARET COATS stated that the Public Works Commission proposed running a sewer line and solving the drainage problem at the same time; they are going to discuss a blanket 1911 .kt for sewers; and they did not have the proposed Master Plan at their meeting Comm, Jarvie absented himself at 1O:OO P.M, The Commission studied the Master Street Plan and discussed the fact that the drainage line follows the proposed street line, and that the development would be f easibleo c, The Secretary :read a letter from the City Council regarding modification of the Master Park Plan of the City of Carlsbad, The Chairman stated thxt this would be set for a hearing at the first regular meeting in March, 10- Adjournment, By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 1O:lO P.M. Respectfully submitted,