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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-09-08; Planning Commission; MinuteslJTTI.JUT%S OF R3GULAR fU%:TING OF CARLSBAD CITY PLAXiING COl9iISSION September 8, 1959 2.. FIinutes of Aumst 25. lm, Chairman Stringer referred to paragraph 3 on page 2 wherein the minutes showed that he "stated that he did not feel that an application of this type should be turned down, but that certain conditions be required in connection with the granting of the permit"; and stated that he would like to go on record as not meaning to say that we should not turn down applications for Conditional use permits, but that the applications should not be turned down until we had all the pertinent facts,, He further stated that there are applications which should be turned down, but that he was not trying to dictate to anyone what they should do, It was moved by Corn, J.urvie and seconded by Comn. Thomas that the minutes of August 25, 1959, be approved as corrected, 6 ayes , Iliotion carried, 3- ORAL CORT[T?ICATIOKS : There were no oral communications, 4y i,flITTEN COX.:17XICATIONS: There were no written communicationso 5- H3ARING - Variance, _Request of Reid and Verla Cochran for a variance to allow - reduction of front yard set back from 208 to loo. and reduc. tim of side Yard set back from 6O to 5O on Lot 6 of Terra- mii-r Unit No, 1, Notice of hearing was mad, 'Lhe Recording Secretary certified as to the publica- tion of Uotice of Hearing and the mailing of notices to property owners in the areao The Recording Secretary then read the application submitted by the owners setting forth the reasons for requesting the variance; and letters requesting the front yard set back be :lot less than lZ-$Q instead of the lo8 as requested, one letter signed by William V, and Ruth F, Hanes, and the other letter signed by Niels C, Andersen, No one present wished to make any comment, The public hearing was closed at 7:45 P,I.l, Considerable discussion was given this matter by the Comrdssion, It was moved by Corn, Zahler and seconded by Corn, Netka that Resolution No, 131 be adopted granting the request of Reid and Verla Cochan for reduction of front yard set back from 20D to lo5 and reduction of side yard set back from 60 to 5B with the provision that. the loR :?ront set back will be the same as that on the two act joining properties, for the following reasons: 1, This is beach front property with the inherent peculiar characteristics 2, Similar vasimcc?s have been granted to neighboring properties,. 3o Grating this vidance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improveuents in the neighborhood as the variance requested conforms to the existing pattern of other hones on the streeto and the area €or construction purposes is very limited, The Chairman asked for a roll call *roteD AYES : Cmm Stringer, Comrlbssionel*s Ne tka, Zahler Ward, ThamaS HOES : None ABSENT : Commissioner clizbe , and Jarvie, Resolution No, 131 adopted, 6- HXARING - Variance, Reauest of Edward $lo Hulrllnel for a variance to allow reduction of front foot on property 1 . Notice of hearing was read, The Recording Secretary certified as to the publication of Notice of Hearing and the mailing of notices to property owners in the aread The Recording Secretary then read the application submitted by the owners setting forth the reasons for requesting the varianceo There was no written correspondence, Comm, Netka asked I4r0 Hummel if his house was on the east or west 50' of his lot; and if there was another fjos lot between his property and the next house, t1R. IIUlMEL stated that his house was on the west fior of his property, and that, there was another 50u lot between his property and the next house, He t'nen pre. sented photographs to the Cornhaion of the property in question, IR,, HUN HE^, stated that there would be approximately lla on one side and 14' On the other side of the house. The public hearing was closed at 7:55 P.H, some discussion was given this matter by the Commission, It was noved by Comm, Jarvie and seconded by Coma Zahler that Resolution No, 132 be adopted granting the request of Edward Nyron Hummel for reduction of front footage from 600 to 508 to allow a lot split for the following reasons: 1, The property to the east has been divided into two 50' lots, 2, Each of the two lots created by this lot split will have in excess of the 30 There are other small homes in the area so granting the variance will not 7,500 square foot area requirements. adversely affect the conlprehensive general plan, or be detrimental to the property and improvements in the vicinity. The Chairman asked for a roll call vote. 7- HEARING . Variance, .L Request of Louis V, &che for a variance to allow reduction of front footwe from 600 to 50° in order to allow a lot %)lit on Dr0pert.v located at 3446 EIardinr St, Notice of hearing was read, The Recordiflg Secretary certified as to the publication of IJotice of Hearing and the mailing of notices to property owners in the area, The Recording Secretary then read the application submitted by the Owner setting forth the reasons for requesting the variance. There wag no mitten correspondenceo No one present wished to make any uomm,ent, The public hearing was closed at 8:OO P,M, The Chairman stated th6.t in checking this piece of property he had found there is only 80 9" between the 2 existing houses; that. he had called the ownerws atten- tion to this and the omer had not been aware of it; that granting this variance would create a substandard side yard between the 2 houses so the owner had author.. ized the Chairman to request the hearing be continued until a later date so that he could lnake application for a side yard variance and the two hearings could be held at the same time, The Chairman then stated that the owner night change the application altogether as he had some other plans he was oonsidering because of the depth of the lot, It was moved Comm, Zahler and seconded by Corn, Thomas to continue the hearing as requested, 6 ayes, motion carried, 8- HBARING - Zone Classification: Classifyina as Zone H (Industrial Zone) a portion of the 1-larron urouerhr, beinp a portion of East Carlsbad Annexation #2J. in accordance with the Planning - Comuission@ s Resolution of Intention No, 11, - Hotice of hearing was read, The Recording Secretary certified as to the publication of Ilotice of Hearing and stated that notices were not nailed to abutting property owners as there was no record of ownership available in the City of Carlsbad, There was no written correspondence. FIR, TIIOIW Lo STREU!l'ZR, of Graham Bros, , Inc., submitted maps of the area to the Commission for their review, together with plot plans of the contemplated plant, The Chairman stated that the maps and plot plans would be of no use until the conditional use permit for the plant was being considered, The public hearing was Aosed at 8:U. P,M, Comm, Jarvie requested that the letter fron the City Attorney regarding this property, which had been read to the Commission at a previous meeting, be reread, The Recording Secretary read the letter dated August 10, 1959, from the City Attorney, stating that 3ceansi.de has no objection to Carlsbad proceeding with the zoning hearings on this property, and advising the Planning Commission could proceed as desired. After some discussion 013 this matter by the Comr&ssion, it was mved by Corn, Jarvie and seconded by Corn, Xard that Resolution No, 133 be adopted recommending to the City Council that the property &scribed in Resolution of Intention No. ll be classified as Zone 11 for the following seasons: -3- 9- 2 , The type of plat planned will. creGte no &it or suog problem and will 30 The plant will create a feu jobs for the local citizens, 4, The plant will increase the tax revenue for the City of Carlsbad, 5, A creek coraing from the Vista sewage plant runs through the property be an improvement in tk.e area, which can be utilized by the plant, The Chairman asked for a roll call vote. AYES : Chairman Stringerp Co~vnisaioners Netka, Zahler, hrd, Thomas and NOES : None ABSEFIT: Commission.er Clizbe Jamie , Resolution Ho, 133 adopted. The Recording Secretary submitted the tentative subdivision map of I3aJ.i H& Terrace and proposed Resolution No, 129 to the Conmission for their review, ad read proposed Resolution NO, 129, IIR, CiIARLES BOLES 431 Tanarack Am. requested that the section of proposed Resolution No, 129 regarding drainage be reread, (The request was complied with,) Nr. Boles then stated that he would like to voice his protest on the layout of the lots,, as the back part of his property, as well as that of Krepps and Longs, would be landlocked, which property could be divided up into 8 lots in the future. IIR. LOMG, 418 Chinquapin, stated that it' would appear that they were planning to drain the water off of the subdivision onto his property; and also,, that his property would be lanlocked as stated by bo Boles, The City Engineer stated that they might procure a drainage easement above the existing sewer as the natural drainage of the land is toward Chinquapin, so it wocld drain along the easement rather than onto the Long property, l,Ro BOLS stated that the drainage from the entire subdivision could go straight across between his proprty and that of the Longs; that the sewer is inside his property line as he had given a lo0 easecient for it on his east boundary line, and if the drainage went above the sewer lbe it would go down his driveway. %I. LOIJG stated that the sewer at the other end was only about Z0 underground and had to be sealed off with cement because it was so close to the top, Comm, Netka asked Mr, Kamptner if any attempt had been uade to acquire property on Chinquapin to allow the subdivision street to go through rather than terminaL ing in a cul de sac, EIR. KAEPTNER. of Kam~tmr and HolXy, stated he did not know as his company had just prepared the map; that it would be up to the subdivider to acquire the land, but he thought, that land ha3 been sold off 'before the subdivision was submitted and that the owner wanted t,> keep a portion of it, 14R BOLES asked 14re Kamptner if his concern did the surveying, l-Re KAIQTNER stated that they did not do surveys, FtR e BOLES then asked Hrd Kamptner if he knew about the drainage, 14Ro KAWTNER stated that if it went down a drainage easement it would be their responsibility to pipe it and take it onto the street; and that if the City had a Inaster plan of tne area they would be forced to follow it, but without a master plan it was up to the subdivLder to plan the subdivision, . IR. KREWS. 411 Tamrack, stated that his property did not join the subdivision but was between BolesR property and the railroad tracks; that the subdivision would ladlock property- t&t could be developed later; &d he thought some grovi.. sion should be made for that, HR, KAXPTNER stated that similar situations arise all over Carlsbad and you can't 'get the property owners together to develop the land; and that when an individual buys land and wants to go ahead with the development of it, the water and drainage situation can be taken care of so as not to cause any darnage to adjacent property, The public hearing was closed at 8: 32 P,M, Considerable discussior! was given this matter by the Commission. Corn, Netka stated that his main objection was that there was no through street, It was moved by Corn, Zahler end seconded by Com~ Jamie that Resolution No, 129 be adopted recomuending tc; the City Council khat the tentative map of Bali Hai Ter- race Subdivision be dkapproved for the following reasons: 1, This subdivision would landlock several parcels of property in the area, 2, There is a drainage problem in the area, 30 In the interest. of better planning, "A" Street should extend through to Chinquapin Avenue rzther than terminating in a cul de sao, The Chai- asked for a roll Call Vote, AYS : Chairman Stringer, Commissioners Netka, Zahler b'ard, Thomas and NOES : None ABSElST : Conmissioner Cliebe Jarvie Resolution 110, 129 adopted, TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION BiAP OF FALCON HIU, UNIT ISO, 1, The Recording Secretq submitted the tentative subdivision ruap of Falcon Hill,, Unit No, 1, and proposed Resolution No, 130 to the Conmission for their review,, and read proposed Resolution No. 1300 VR., TED ROBLX3OM statec? tb.at he had prepared the map and that all of the conditions set forth in the proposed resolution were satisfactory with the exception of Nos, 8 and 9; that thei had adhered to the blaster Plan of the City of Carlsbad and provided for the Eh Sf,, extension; that rxith reference to conditions 8 and 9, -5- requiring that Falcon Hill Dr, &.extended to the boundary of the tract with the idea that it would eventually connect with Elm Street,"they felt this would be a mistake for several reasons, The easterly boundary of the subdivision is practically at the top of a hill with a decided drop off on the other side, and the land to the east of the subdivision can be developed adequately so the ex.. tension of Falcon Hill Drive would serve no purpose and would complicate their grading plan; there are other throu atreets in the pbpsed subdivision con- necting with Elm Street,; the lots served by Falcon Hill oul & s= we extra large and it is the plan of the subdividers to develop Unit 110, 1 into prac- ticdlu a private unit with exceptionally fine homes; and that some of the finest estates between San Diego and Los Angeles are built around cul de sacs,, The public hearing was closed at 8:50 P.M, Corn. Jarvie asked Nr, Robinson if they were agreeable to changing the name of C,uail Street to Donna Driven XR. ROBINSON stated that they wereo The city Engineer stated that the Engineering Department has aerial naps of the City which they can use to determine'the extsn$ion of Elm Street, but that there was much difference of opinion as to where it should go, Regarding Falcon Hill Dr,, he stated that he did not think the topography was particularly objectionable to a through street and he thought this was a chanee to get a through street with- out a cul de sac as we already had so many su~bdivisions with cul de sacs, With reference to the sewer plant, he stated that there was room for abut 200 addL tional lots without too much trouble, but that it must be enlarged, although cleaning it out will help considerably, It was moved by Comm, Netka that Resolution No, 130 be adopted recomaending to the City Council that the tentative nap of Falcon Hill Subdivision, Unit No, 1, be approved with the exzeption that paragraphs 8 and 9 be deleted, It was moved by Comm, Jamie and seconded by Corn, Thomas that Resolution No, 130 be adopted as presented, recormending to the City Council that the tentative map of Falcon Hill Subdivision, Unit No, 1, be approved, "he Chairman asked for a roll call vote. The motion failed to pass for lack of a sufficient majority, The Chairinan asked for a roll call vote. Resolution Moo 130 adopted with the provision that paragraphs 8 and 9 be deleted, lL DISCUSXOX OF SEWER PLA~, The City Engineer reviewed and discussed the Boyle Engineering Report dated June, 1959, covering the enla-gement and repair of the existing sewage treatment plant, the construction of sewer interceptors, the construction of sewage treatment plants on the Buena Vista Lagoon and the Agua Hedionda Lagoon water sheds, and the revolving fund for extension of mage collection system, ConsideEable discussion was given this matter by the Comuission during which it was brought out that rrm;lly of the voters of Carlsbad would like to have isore definite and explicit jnfonoation on the locations and plans for the sewer system before voting for the sewer bonds. The City Engineer stated that it was impossi- ble to give out this irlformation at this time as no definite plans have been made as to exact locations, etc, 128 Considerable discussion was given this matter by the Commission during which it was stated that a new house would be 81; improvement on Roosevelt Street instead of the old house now at; that location, and it would be the responsibility of the Building Inspector to determine whether or not the old house is up to standard and should be moved or torn dm. Hetka stated that this is an extremely congested area and thal. an would just make it more soo It was moved by Corn, Carvie and seconded by Corn, Zahler that the request of Tomas Lucio for pelmission to build on the lot with 37.5' frontage be granted and that the Building Ihspector. determine whether or not the existing structure is up to standard and can be moved. 3 ayes, Corn, Netka voting "No", Comm, Clizbe absent, Motion carried, 13- NECJ BUSINESS : There wCas no new business. 14- OLD BUSINSSS : There was no old business. 15- ADJOW$I-ENT: By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 10215 P,FI, Respectffully submitted, S H. PRICE Secretary "