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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-09-13; Planning Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF REGULN;. MEETING OF CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COplMISSION September 13, 1960 1- The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Jarvie. Present besides the Chairman were Comnissioners Davis, Kistler, Hardwick,Ward and Hughes. Absent, Commissioner Grant. 2- Apptova1,of Minutes of RuFjust 23, 1960. Chairman Jarvie requested that a correction be made on Page 3 changingparagraph 6 to read as follows: "Chairman Jarvie stated that, as Mr. Dfnius had said, this property had been before the Commission for the last 3 or 4 years. The Conanission had denied the request for a reclassification several times. One of the requests was from R-1 to industrial. This was protested by an over- whelming majority of the property owners. Personally he thinks that this present reclassification that is up tonight will not hold up Mr. Dinius from his property as he has access from both Tamarack and Ghesm&." Chairman Jarvie Blso requested that paragraph 10, page 3 be changed to read as follows: Commissioner Hardwkk requested that his nane be removed from the roll call vote on Page 5 as his name had been inserted in error. It was moved by Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner KistAer that the minutes of August 23, 1960 be approved as amended. All ayes, motion carried. 3- Written Communications: There were no written conrnunicatians. 4- Oral Communications: There were no oral communications: 5- HEARING - VARIANCE:- Request of Dr. Robert E. O'Brian for reduction in lot area per dwelling unit from 1,200 sq. ft. to 818 sq. ft. in order to construct 28 units on property located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Carlsbad Blvd. and Acacia Ave., said property being mare par- ticularly described as Lots L, M. and N in Block 1 of Palisades Heights in the City of Carlsbad accord- ing to Map thereof No. 1777 in the City of Carlsbad. Notice of hearing was read. The Secretary certified as to publication of notice of hearing and the mailing of notices to property owners in the area. The Secretary then read the application, setting forth the reasons for requesting the variance. There was one item of correspondence received: -2- Letter dated September 11, 1960, from John W. and Minta D. Wilterding, stating that provided "off street" parking munu be provided for each unit of the development, they had no objection to it. However, if atoff street" parking were not mandatory, they have strong objections to the granting of a variance. MR. EDWARD D. OBBRM, representing the applicants, stated that his parents had now purchased lot N. adjoining lots L and M. Mr. Cheadle from whom they had purchased it had been unable to get financing for it. They had had a long talk with Mr. Chegdle and had finpily purchased it because they wanted units that Carlsbad can be proud of. Mr. OlBrian gave brochures to each of the Commissioners that contained and elevation of the apartment building, He stated that these were deluxe units. There was provision for 35 parking places. The brochure also contained floor plans of the apartment units. Practically every unit is the same as the best in the last plans, They had taken the best unit and used it as a standard unit. The apartments had built in stoves and ovens and also refrigerators and carpeting. The brochure also cont8ined an elevation of the building as originally designed with the 16 units. He stated that unless they provide extra parking space, there will not be enough to pro- vide for the units. There will be no squeezing with 35 parking spaces as provided now. As originally planned, the building covered 35.1% of two lots, as now planned it only covers 31.6% of three lots. He said that if the Commissioners would recall, the pool patio is in the center of the development. The people are going to tend to congregate inside. They have ttied to build it so that the tenants would tend to stay within themselves. These statistics, as shown on the last page of the brochure, show we have improved the design. Hr, O'Brian felt that there should be some provision under the ordinance making allowances for the use to which land was to be put. k zoning ordinance that is planned for single dwellings is unfair where several lots are utilized for a development such as this because of the saving on side yard set backs. He stated that in set backs alone they were saviq 226 sq. ft. He also felt it was unfair for corner lots to have the same set backs governing them. A zoning or- dinance planned for a single unit in the middle of a lot does not plan for a development such as this. This plan is better with more space in the middle that can be used by everyone. He stated that the purpose of zoning is to use every piece of land to best use, He said they were Planning to have something they can be proud of, something that will be good for Carlsbad. MR. GLENN CHEADLE, 135 Acacia St., stated thet he felt the development created a good design for the city. When he tried to get financing for one lot, 10 insurance companies and savings and loan companies told him they were not interested in anything under 16 units. They feel that 25 to 50 units is more suitable for property mnagement. He felt that what the O'Briansiare doing here will be an asset to the city znd better for "better tent" areas and an addition to the city. The public hearing was closed at 8:15. MR. OgBRW stated that they did not want to waive the rights on the two lots on which they had previously been granted a variance. They wished that they had had the three lots in the beginning but did not know the third was available and were not sure that they wanted to buy it at that t ime . -3- Commissioner Hardwick mentioned that the City Attorney had said that just because they granted the variance this time did not mean it would not happen all down the street. Commissioner Davis felt that the 800 square feet figure per dwelling unit from other cities was a more realistic figure. Commissioner Kistler stated that he thought parking was the problem. In the cities to the north even though the square footage requirements were less, they demand parking for two cars for each apartment. However, the ordinance requires only one parking space per unit. MR. O'BRIAN called attention to the fact that the figures on the last page of the brochure showing the drive and parking area difference in the two plans, was increased considerably on the plan for 3 lots and that this increase was all in parking space. Comnissioner Hardwick asked Mr. O'Brian what affect a requirement of 850 sq. ft. per dwelling unit would have on his Plan. MR. O'BRIAN said the difference would be one unit. He said they had already spent a lot of money to have new plans drawn and his parents were anxious to get started. Chairman Jarvie stated that he thought it would be wiser not to go lower than 850 feet. MR. O'BRIAN stated that the plans had been drawn up before they heard about the Resolution to reduce the square footage per dwelling unit. Commissioner Hughes asked Mr. O'Brian if he would be satisfied with 27 units. MR. O'BRIAN said that he thought his parents would be satisfied with the 27 units, that the way the building was designed, they could remove one unit without changing the appearance of the building. It was moved by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Hughes that Resolution No. 176 granting a reduction in square footage from 1200 square feet to 850 sq. ft. be adopted for the following reasons: 1. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or con- ditions applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to the other property or class of use in the same vicinity and zone. 2. The granting of such variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the property is located. 4. That the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. -4- The Chairman called for a roll call vote. AYES: Chairman Jarvie, Commissioners Davis, Kistler,Hardwick, Ward and NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Grant Hughes Resolution No. 176 adopted. 6- HEARING - RECLAS~IFICATION - Request of Arthur H. Glissman for reclass- ification from Zone K-1-15000 (One Family Residential, 15000 sq. ft .) to K-1-10000 (One Family Residential, loo00 sq. ft.) on portion of Lot 1 of R;ncho Agua Hedionda and portion of Lot 1 Bellavista according to Map 2152 in the City of Carlsbad. Noti& of hearing was read. The Secretary certified as to the publication of notice of hearing and the mailing of notices to property owners in the area. The Secretary then read the application, setting forth the reasons for requesting the reclassification. There was no correspondence on this matter. EIK. ARTHUR GLISSbiAN stated that his property was bordered on the north by the Briggs subdivision which had recently been rezoned to R-1-10,000. He was asked to line his road with the north end of property. The public hearing was closed at 8:40. Chairman Jarvie questioned Mr. Glissman as to how he was going to sewer. HR, GLISSMAN stated that it was impossible to get leach lines or sewer information until they started to build. Commissioner Ward asked what frontage the lots would have. MR.GLISSMAN stated that three of them would have 75 ft. frontage and all the rest would be over 75 ft. frontage. It was moved by Commissioner Hardwick and seconded by Commissioner Hughes that Resolution No. 177 be adopted recommending reclassification from Zone R-1-15,000 to Zone K-1-10,000, for the following reasons: :. 1. That the granting of such reclassification will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the property is located. 2. That such -- is necessary for the preservation and enjoy- ment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied to the property in question. .>. RecfaSsl]tr~=a+ror? 3. There were no objections or protests to such rezoning. 4. That the granting of such reclassification will not adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. The Chairman asked for a roll call vote. AYES: Chairman Jarvie, Commissioners Davis, Kistler,Hardwick, Ward and Hughe so NOES: None ABSENT: Cammissioner Grant: Resolution No. 177 adopted. 7- Old Business There was no old business. 8- New Business There was no new business. 9- By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 9 P.M. Respectfully submitted, J.H.PRICE, Secretary