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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-09-26; Planning Commission; MinutesMINUTES CF THE GARLSBAD CITY PLANNING CCMMISSION MEETING September 26, 1961 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Grant. Present be- sides the Chairman were Commissioners Davis, Neiswender, Kistler, Hughes, Jarvie and Ward. bpproval of Minutes of September 12, 1961. It was requested that a change be mde on Page 3, reason #2 of the motion to adopt Resolution No. 220 , changing ...; ' .it to read: " 2. That for many years this has been a potential C -2 zone. 'I ' . A motion was made by Commissioner Jarvie and seconded by Commissioner Hughes that the minutes of September 12, 1961 be approved as corrected. All ayes, motion carried. Chairman Grant acknowledged the presence of Councilman Guevara at the meet- ing and extended a welcome to Commissioner Neiswender as a new member of the Planning Commission, replacing Commissioner Hardwick, due to his resig- nation. Wittam Communications: There were no written communications. Oral Communications: The Secretary stated that the public hearing on the request for variance of Mr. and Mrs. Wueste on their property on Ocean St. would be on Gctober 10, 1961. CONTINUATION GF RESGLUTICN GF INTENTION NO. 20, Reclassification from W-3 to C-2. The Chairman stated that the committee appointed to look into this matter further had met and their recommendation was that the commercial zoning was the best use to which this land could be put and that the line dividing the two zones should be a straight east-west line. A motion was made by Commissioner Jarvie and seconded by Commissioner Ward that Resolution No. 221 be adopted recommending reclassification from R0.3 to C -2 on this property for the following reasons: 1. That on both ends of the block the property is C-2, that property on the south side of Elm is C -2, and this has been a potential C -2 property for a long time. 2. That it would be in the best interests of public necessity and convenience. 3. That there were no oral or written objections to the reclassification and a great many of the property owners were in favor of it. The Chairman asked for a roll call vote. AYES: C3hairrnan Grant, Commissioners Cavis, Kistler , Hughes, Jarvie NGES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Neiswender . Resolution No. 221 adopted. HEARING - VARIANCE - Request of Olaf Clson for change of zone classification from E-P (Hesidential Professional) to C-2 (General Commercial) on property located on the east side of carlsbad Boulevard, between the railroad right of way and Beech Street, being lots 171,172,173,174,175 and fld"and closed street and alley adjacent thereto, of GranvlIle Park #2, in the Ctty 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 Sec- retary then read the application setting forth the reasons for requesting the change of zone. There was no correspondence on this matter. MRS. OLAF OLSON, Scandia Motel, Carlsbad Blvd. , stated that they had found that there is a need for a restaurant serving breakfast as they have to send the guests at their motel all the way to Cceanside for breakfast and she felt it would be nice to keep the business in town. She also felt it would be a conven- ience for the boys of the Army and Navy Academy which is across the street and they had indicated a desire for a snack bar for the boys which would be close to the academy. The public hearing was closed at 7:55. A motion was made by Commissioner Hughes and seconded by Commissioner Davis that Resolution No. 222 be adopted recommending reclassification from R-P to C-2 for the following reasons: 1. That it would be in the best interests of public necessity and convenience. 2. That it would be beneficial to the area and the community as a whole. 3. That the property owners in the immediate vicinity were in favor of it and there were no oral or written protests. The Chairman asked for a roll call vote. AYES: Chairman Grant, Commissioners Davis, Neiswender, Kistler , NCES: None ABSENT: None Hughes, garvie and Ward. HEARING - VARIANCE .. Request of David J. Johnson for reduction in front yard set-back from 20' to 0 ' and side yard from 5' to 3' on property located on the west side of Ocean Street between Beech and Cedar Streets: beinn lots Y 32 and 33, Hayes Land Company Addrtton. 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 Sec- retary &hen read the application setting forth the reasons for requesting the -. /... -3 - Q variance The Secretary explained that actually the applicants were not going to build to the property line in the front as what would be built there would be a masonry wall of 6' for the purpose of having a private garden or patio area similar to cther homes on the ocean. The side yard set-backs they are requesting are very much in line with those in the area. There was no correspondence on this matter, and there was no one present to represent the applicant. The public hearing was closed at 8:Ofi. There was considerable discussion among the Commission about the rest of the 'ocean front lots between Cypress and Beech and it was decided that since there are only 17 lots remaining on which there might be variance requests, and many of the lots will never be able to be built on, it would not be worthwhile to amend the ordinance with a blanket; variance. A motion was made by Commissioner Jarvie and seconded by Commissioner Ward that Resolution No. 223 be adopted granting this variance for the following reasons: 1. 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. 2. That the granting of such variance 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. 3. That the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the compre- hensive general plan. The Chairman askef for a roll call vote. AYES: Chairman Grant, Commissioners Davis, Neiswender , Kistler , Hughe NOES: None ABSENT: None Jarvie and Ward. Resolution No. 223 adopted. Old Business: Report on Industrial %onins. The Secretary reported that he had written letters to all the property owners zn East Carlsbad Annex 2.1 asking for their opinions and explaining that the placing of a potential M zone on this property would not interfere with the present use of the property but would recognize that an in-- dustrial zone was most desirable for that area; that the placing of this potential zone would not prevent the development of the property to other uses. He fur- ther explained to them that the piacing of a potential zone on property would give the City control over the development of the property in that where there are potential zones, a precise plan must be submitted with the request for reclassi- fication and be approved by the City. Chairman Grant stated that the committee on industrial zoning had met and felt -4 - 8 that a potential M zone was the best zoning for this area because that was the logical development of this type of property, After considerable discussion among the members of the Commission and a report from the Secretary that he had discussed the matter with the Oceanside Planning Department and they had no objection to it, although there were prop- erty owners in the area from whom the City can expect opposition, the Secretary was instructed to place this matter under "Old Business" at the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. En ineerin . The Engineering Department stated that they had been unable to ma "---$ e any progress on the extension of Tamarack Avenue as they were too busy at this time with other projects. The Secretary stated that he had checked with the Oceanside Parks and Rec- reation Commission as to what portion of a subdivision they were requiring to be put asid,e for a Park. They have passed a Resolution but have taken no action on it as yet. The minimum area that will be acceptable for this purpose is 4 L/2 acres. They also require each subdivider to pay $25.00 per lot towards a park. He stated that the large subdividers realize the necessity of this but there are no large subdividers in Carlsbad so it really is not relevant to any- thing we have in this city. The Chairman appointed a committee composed of Commissioners Neiswender, Davis and Ward, with Commissioner Neiswender as Chairman, to look into parks in subdivisions and what would be feasible for Carlsbad. There was some discussion on the subject of the City's annexing some of the surrounding territory and what the City had to offer this territory to induce them to come into the City The problem of the traffic congestion, both pedestrian and vehicular, on Buena Vista by the school was discussed at some length. It was brought out that severance damages on Buena Vista would be very high to bring the street up to secondary street standards. The Engineering Department explained , with the help of a drawing, their plan for a continuation of Las Flores along the north- erly property line of the school property. Both the Engineering Department and the City Council feel that the Planning Commission should consider holding a public hearing to amend the Master Street Plan to make Las Flores a secon- dary street, Buena Vista would revert to a local street and sidewalks would be installed, and a portion of Highland Drive for a distance of about 350 feet would become a secondary street. After considerable discussion about the fact that these changes would not affect any school buildings and only a small part of the playground area, a motion was made by Commissioner Ward and secondec by Commissioner Jarvie that the Secretary be instructed to prepare Resolution of Intention No. 22, amending the Carlsbad City Master Street Plan by changing the designation of Buena Vista Avenue, between Pi0 Pic0 and Highland Drive from its present easterly terminus to an intersection with Highland Crive as a secondary street for a distance of approximately 350 feet northerly of the inter- section of Highland Drive with Buena Vista. AL1 ayes, motion carried. Adjournment: By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P. M, Respectfully submitted LKkI." . J. I-I. PRICE, Secretary "