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Home My WebLink About1968-07-09; Planning Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:' " - CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION July 9, 1968 .. 7:30 P. M. Counci 1 Chambers ROLL CALL Also present were City Attorney Wilson, City Engineer Lill, Assistant City Engineer Spano, Building Inspec- tor Osburn, Planning Director Olinghouse, and Assis- tant City Planner Johnston. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (a) M-inutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 27, 1968, were approved as submitted. (b) Minutes of the regular meeting of June 25, 1968, were approved as submitted.. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: (a) There were no written communications. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: (a) Commissioner Smith asked that everyone stand for a moment of silence in memory of Glenn Voorheis, who passed away on July 8, 1968. PUBLIC HEARING: (a) RECLASSIFICATION - R-A-10,000 to R-3 (Residentia Mulitiple), located Westerly of El Camino Real, Easterly of Holly Brae Lane and Southerly of Chestnut Avenue. Applicant: Holly Brae Estates, Inc. Notice of hearing was read. The Secretary certified that property owners in the area were notified and that publication was given and then read the applica- tion. Letter dated July 5, 1968, from John Mallett, request ting denial of the proposed zone change. The Planning Director stated that the property con- sists of approximately 2.4 acres and that theare'a has.a proposed density of 3 to 7 units per acre as shown in the General Plan.. The high density would create in- creased vehicular traffic entering El Camino Real, a prime arterial, through a private driveway. He a.lso stated that the need for additional R-3 property does not exist in the City at th.is time. He presented a map of Carlsbad which indicated,by various colors, th R-3 properties in the City. Mr. Lill stated that the Engineering Department has reviewed the subject property and recommended that any rezoning of this property be contingent upon the resubdivision of said property, with the dedi-cation o all necessary public rights of way and construction o Public improvements. COMMISSIONERS \ ! Present Motion Ayes Abstain Motion Ayes Abs tai n rc CITY OF CAWSBAG -2- When questioned, Mr. Lill stated that there wlll be 12 right of way and that the speed limit will probably be a maximum of 60 miles an hour. Chairman Little pointed out that subject zone change will allow only one access on El Camino Real for all four (4) lots. Commissioner Palmateer inquired if the one access on El Camino Real would correspond with any proposed intersections. Mr. Lill stated at the present time, there will probably be no openings except the public streets. The Chairman announced the' Commission would now hear from the applicant or his representative. DR.AUIR PACE, President of Holly Brae Estates Inc., stated that at the present time, subject property has unlimited access on El Camino Real, a proposed major thoroughfare. Th.e .anatin this zone change will eliminate a seriou ff traf 9i c problem. He pointed out that the City will create a new dedicated improved street for identified access to all lots of the sub- division now fronting on El Camin.0 Real. He also stated that with El Camino Real as a thoroughfare, the highest and best use of the subject property will be as multiple dwellings, which would accomodate 30 or more units. With the proposed development on El Camino Real, the proposed zoning will crea.te a proper zone use of the requested lots and will create a more desirable development of lots 1 through 6 of Holly Brae Estates as residences. He stated that the subject lots are of adequate size to allow develop- ment as R-3 with adequate offstreet garages and access to such lots by the rear of the lot. He also stated that the sewer lines cannot be.installed unless there is potential zoning and potential zoning is needed so thattheycan begin developing. He pointed out that the proposed zone change is compatible with uses and zoning in the future plan of property fronting on El Camino Real. I I When questioned, Dr. Pace stated that from the study he has made as to what is going to happen in this area, development will begin in approximately 2 or 3 more years. The.development would have. to be construc t with a minimum of 2 parcels, but developed as a single YSO. The Chrinrn announced the Commission would now hear from any others wishing to speak in favor of this application. As there were' no others wishing to speak in favor, the Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from anyone wishing to speak in opposition. No one was present wishing to speak in opposition. The Chairman closed the public hearing at 8:15 P. M. 1 C. COMMISSIONERS - CITY OF CARLSBACL- COMMISSIONERS -3- When questioned if the Commission could consider a precise plan with this application or if this applica- tion could be considered under the Planned Community Development, the City Attorney stated that the application could be denied and if the applicant desires he may submit a precise plan to the Commission After further discussion, a motion was made to adopt Resolution .No. 565 denying applicatEon for a zone change.from R-A-1000 to R-3 for the following reasons: 1. That the proposed zonechange is not in conformance with the General Plan. 2. That without additional information, the proposed zone change, as now presented to the Commis- sion,would not be appropriate at this time. Planning Commission Resolution No. 565. A RESOLUTION DENYING APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-A-10,000 TO R-3 ON PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHERLY ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF EL CAMINO.REAL, EASTERLY OF HOLLY BRAE LANE AND SOUTHERLY OF CH€ST#UT AVENUE, was adopted by title only rnd further rerdlng wrived. OLD BUSINESS: (a) Memorandum dated July 5, 1968, to the Planning Commission from the City Council, in regards to the Brady Zone Change, requesting a further report from the Commission on the subject zone change and to consider the possibility of allowing the change Of zone subject to the requirement that any improvement plans for the property be subject to approval by the City as a specific 9r precise plan. The' Plarhbg- Dlrector presented 8 map showing the location of the proposed zone change and stated It is approximately 8 acres. One of the problems involved in this zone change is how this property will be developed. He stated that he recommended to the City Council that the ideal land use be developed in accordance with the proposed Planned Community Zone. He also stated that the Council considered the fact of allowing the change of zone subject to approval of a precise plan by the City. -, .. . Mr. Bond asked permission to speak. Permission was granted. MR. BOND, 240 Chinquapin, Carlsbad, stated he was an owner of a parcel in that area. He stated that he had attended the Council meeting.and he believed they were considering that subject property be rezoned with the requirement that a Precise Plan be approved before any development is started. He also stated that Mr. Brady does not intend to develop this land. He has had this property for sale for quite some time, and the people inquiring about this property will only consider an R-3 zone. Motion Roll Cal' Ayes i c COMMISSIONERS -4- When questioned what type of precise plan would be considered, Mr. Bond stated that he would prefer a precise plan stating that motels would not be allowed or to limit the number of units per square foot. After further consideration, a motion was made that a letter be sent to the City Council stating that the Commission unanimously agreed that subject. property would best be developed under the new Planned Community.Ordinance and if adopted under the R-3 Ordi- nance the Commission recommended that a specific plan be requi red. (b) Planned Community Ordinance. The Planning Director presented the final draft of the Planned Community Ordinance. TED RICHMOND, Representative from the S.D.G. & E. Co., stated that he has reviewed the ordinance and has no objections. After further discussion, a motion was made that the Planned Community Zone, as presented, be recommended for adoption and to be forwarded to the City Council for their consideration. (c) Proposed Sign Ordinance. The City.Attorney stated that the final draft of the sign ordinance is not completed as minor changes have been made. He pointed out the changes and stated that the Commission can recommend approval along with the changes made to the ordinance. The Bui1,ding Inspector stated that the proposed sign ordinance states that there will be no signs over the eave line. He pointed out that .over 90% of the -downtown slgns are over the eave llna. :omisstoner Jose stated there are slgns In Carlsbad :hat are ex.pensive and to reconstruct these signs, in iny way, would be a hardship to the people. All non- :onforming signs can be considered by the Planning :ommission by a variance procedure. He also pointed )ut that the proposed sign ordinance stated a moritor- hrr, of 3 years far nan-eanforrlng signs. Mr. Heltebrldle asked petlllSSlOn to speak. Permission was granted. MR. CHESTER HLLTIBRIDLE, representlng tcxraca 011, stated that the freeway signs are very expensive and are constructed to serve for a period of 20 years. He stated the existing freeway signs would be non- conforming with the new sign ordinance and felt that it wouldabe unfair to take down the sign in 3 years, which normally would be used for 20 years. He felt that the City should pay for the remaining use or to permit the signs to remain until replacement would be necessary. Motion Ayes Motion Roll Call Ayes