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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-03-28; Planning Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF THZ RECULAR MEETING OF CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING CWISSION March 28, 1961 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Jarvie, Present besides the Chairman were Commissioners Hardwick, Kistler, Grant, Ward and Hughes. Absent, Cotmissioner Davisc Approval of Minutes of March 14, 1961. It wag moved by Coaraissioner Ward and I seconded by Conmissioner Kistler that the minutes of March 14, 1961 be approved as submitted. All ayes, motion carried. Written Comnunications: There was one item under this heeding which the Chairman suggested be taken up under Item 87. Oral Comunicat ions: There were no oral comrmnications. CONTINUATKIN OF REQUEST OF MARION K. HFXNB!~CX FOR VARIANCE on property on north side of Chestnut at intersection with Westhaven. Chairman Jarvie stated that.the conunittee had visited subject property and talked to the neighbors who own property there and they did not seem to object to the variance. At a future date he had thought that there might be a cul-de- sac that could go in there and suit these people. He felt that with property as large as this, they should not deny the variance. There was considerable discussion among the Comnisrion about whether the granting of this variance would be setting a precedent but the consensu~ was that each case involving **snorkel" lot splits should be considered on its own ' merits, and the granting of this variance will not be considered as establishint a precedent. A motion was made by Canaissioner Kistler and seconded by Com- missioner Grant that Resolution 1203 be adopted granting this request for the following reasons: 1. That the granting of such variance will be putting this land to ita best use. 3. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injarious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the property is located, 4. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied to the property in question. The Chairman asked for a roll cpll vote. AYES: Chairman Jarvie, Comnissioners Hardwick, Kistler, Grant, Ward and NOES: None ABSENT: Conmissioner Davis. Hughes -2- Resolution No..203 adopted. 6- HEARING - RESOLUTION OF LNTENTION Amendment to Ordinance 9060 allowinn a conditional use permit for the Woman's Club of Carlsbad's clubhouse on property located -_ on the east side of Monroe cularly described as a portil st., more partir on of Tract 252 Thum Lands, according to a Map thereof NO. 1681, in the City of Carlsbad. Notice of hearing wae 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 Resolution No. 728 of the Carlsbad City Council. There was one item of correspondence oh this matter; petition protesting this amendment to Ordinance 9060, signed by 16 property Owners in the imediate area of subject property. MRS. B. M. CHRISTIANSEN, 2479 Ocean St., stated that she was sure all the Comnissioners knew what a need they had for a clubhouse and what efforts they had made to find a suitable location. The club members felt that rather than being a bad thing for the neighborhood, that they wwld enhance the area. They have worked for the community for many years and the club is many years old and a desirable organization for Carlsbad. The clubhouse will also be an advantage to other clubs of Carlsbad. She stated that they were cognizant of the fact that there was a petition protesting their request and they understood the petitioners feelings but clubs of this type have been given permission to build in residential areas all over California and she felt they should be given the conditional use permit without any restrictions at all. BOB FRAZEE, 3326 Monroe, stated that his property adjoins the subject property and this is a residential and also a new and developing area. It is not a residential zone where comnercial property is creeping in. In the neighborhood, it is the consensus that the Woman's Club would be detrimental to the area. There would not be any objection to the Woman's Club meetings but they would find it necessary to rent the building out for other uses end it would be a cmercial thing. There are three lots which adjoin,this property and the property owners would take a great loss financially. There were some people who did not care to sign the petition but they also were not in favor of hav- ing the clubhouse in the neighborhood. MRS. CHRISTIANSEN stated in rebuttal that if they are granted the conditional use permit, the clubhouse will face on Monroe, The back of the lot will be a parking lot and no one using the building would have late meetings SO the neighboring property owners would not suffer. There could be buffer planting. There are many patio parties that create as much disturbance as anything that could go on at the clubhouse. She requested that the petition be granted due to the fact that they had looked all over Carlsbad for suitable property and had even asked the city to find them property which could be exchanged for the property they own in Holiday Park. The public hearing was closed at 8 P.M. MR. FRAZEE stnted that private dances were no more quiet than public dances and that the building would be about 20 feet from his bedroom window. They did not feel that dPytime meetings would be detrimental to the neighborhood. MRS. C.S. GR>NGER, 3845 Skyline Drive, stated that she had told the ladies of the club about the restriction the City Council had placed on the conditional use permit and they had accepted it, however the club would have to lease.tb building to other orgmizations and individuals at night in order to maintain the clubhouse. When asked the status of their purchese of the property, Mrs. Christiansen stated that it was still in escrow and would remain there until the matter of the conditional use permit was settled. Mrs. Christiansen was also asked what their plans had been with the City on the property they own at Holiday Park and also if the city had purchased this property as yet, and she stated that the plan had been that the Woman's Club would have priority on the club- house for its meetings but the city could let it out to other clubs when they were not using it and that the city had not purchased this property fran them. There was some discussion as to how many members there were in the club and how many of them lived in that area. It was also mentioned that the Comnission had recommended th;rt the City Council initiate?. a Resolution of Intention to amend the ordinance by allowing this conditional use permit. A motion was made by Commissioner Grant and seconded by Commissioner Hardwidk that the members of the Commission study this matter further and continue it to the meeting of April 11, 1961. Four ayes, two noes, motion carried. A short recess was called at 8:25. Reconvened at 8:35 7- Old Business: Mr. C.R. Thornton, Ass't City Engineer, pbinted'out on the map that there are two portions of the old Vista Way wttich are now within the city limits as a result of East Carlsbad Annexation 2.1 which are unnamed. Mr. Thornton pointed out that the status of these roads may change when the new Vista Freeway is constructed but that in the meantime the city needs to name them in case someone asks for a lot split and an address. They are presently designated on the county map as County Rd. 4/14. After considerable discussion about an appropriate name for it, a motion was made by Commissioner Hardwick and seconded by Commissioner Hughes that subject street bg named Haymar Rd. All ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Hughes and seconded by Conmissioner Hardwick that Palomar Airport Road be so named and designated as a major thoroughfare and that part of El Camino Real that falls within the city limits also be des- ignated as a major thoroughfare. All ayes, motion carried. 8- New Business: The Secretary read a letter from Willard and Lillian Garrett dated March 23, 1961 and accompanied by a letter addressed to the City Council of the same date. " .L " - . %.;. . . . <I . .. . : .. ?. . .:. ? '.., ..- ' .. ,. '. . . . .. .. The Chairman instructed the Secretary to put the election of officers for the Planning Commission on the Agenda for the meeting of April 11, 1961. The Secretary read a memorandum from the City Council, subject conditional use permit, Carlsbad Union Church, in which they concurred with the findings of the Planning Cmission but placed two restriction on the permit, that the lights in the playground be turned off at 10 P.M. and that the use of the playground be limited to one night a tseek. The Secretary then read Article 18, Section 1812 of the code to the Commission. Both Commissioners Hardwick and Grant felt that the use of the recreation area one night a week was not enough and also that the number of nights the playground could be used should not be stip- ulated by the week, They also felt that if any number of nights were stipulated, that it would create a police problem thnt would be difficult to enforce. A motion was made by Cmissioner Hardwick and seconded by Comnissioner Hughes that a memorandum be sent to the City Council stating that the receommendation of the Planning Conmission was that the 10 P.M. curfew restriction be placed on the permit, but that there be no restriction on the number of nights in any week that the playground could be used, All ayes, motion carried. The Secretary brought up the matter of the budget which has to be in by April 3rd. By unanimous decision the I-lanning Cmission decided to give the Secretary permission to request a reclassification for the position of record- ing secretary from rate 8 to rate 9. The Secretary then brought up the matter of the intersection of Cypress Street and Ocean Avenue where a traffic hazard is created from time to time due to congestion when the Army and Navy Academy Chapel is in use and for various other reasons. In discussing the matter with the officials of the Army and Npvy Academy, they have indicated their willingness to vacate some land to round out that angle. He stated that he would like a motion from Com- mission to send a memorandum to the City Council to institute the proper pro- cedure to enter into negotiations with the Army and Navy Academy to vacate whatever property might be necessary in order to correct this situation. A motion was made by Commissioner Hardwick and seconded by Cmissioner Hughes that the Secretary be instructed to send a memorandum recommending the afore- said to the City Council. All ayes, motion carrrfgd. By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at %20. Respectfully submitted, J. H. PRICE, Secretary