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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-01-14; Planning Commission; MinutesCOMMISSIONERS fi rr. c - MINUTES OF : d blTY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION \ DATE OF MEETXNG: January 14, 1969 TIME OF MEETING: 7:30 P. M., PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers ROLL CALL Commissioner Gullett was present at 7;50 P. M. Also present were City Attorney Wilson, Assietant City Engineer Spano, Assistant City Planner Johnston and Planning Director Olinghouse. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (a) Minutes of the regular meeting of December IO, 1968, were approved as corrected. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: (a) There were no written communications. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: (a) Chairman Jose brought to the attention of the audience that the Garfield zone change has been rescheduled and will be considered at the Planning Commission Meeting of January 28, 1969. PUBLIC HEARINGS : (a) VARIANCE - continued, - To consider a reduction in required frontage from 75 feet to 25 feet to create a "panhandlea lot; located ah 4400 Park Drivei,' on the-Easterly side of Park Drive, fjetween Hillside ' Drive and Adams Street. Applicant: A. H. Glissman." .(b) TENTATIVE MAP - continued - Spanish Villaqe P 12 lots; located Westerly of Highland Drive and Northerly of-Chestnut Avenue. Owner and Subdivider: Bee Cee ComDanv. - Notice of hearing was read. The Secretary certified that property owners in the area were notified and then read the application. The Assistant City Engineer stated that the City Engineer's report, dated November 29, 1968, listing the conditions recommended by the Engineering Depart- ment, were considered at the previous meeting, Since then the applicant has appealed to the City Council requesting for a waiver of street improvements, which was,granted. He stated that 2 conditions (.Items 1 and Present Absent Motion Ayes d '17-y OF CARLSBAD COMMISSIONERS -2- 2) have bean changed to read, "1. Parcels A and B shall be separated by lot split and subject to the requirements of the lot split ordinance as follows: a) Future street agreement be entered into for High- land Drive street improvements; b) Fee in lieu of Park dedication shall be deposited with the City for Parcel B and C. 2. Parcel "C" shall be the Spanish Village Subdivision and developed as one unit." The Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from the applicant or his representative. MR. HOWARD BAUMGARTNER,applicant, stated he had nothing else to add, only that the application is in conformance with the city ordinance. Chairman Jose announced the Commission would now hear from any others wishing to speak in favor of the application. There were no others present wishing to speak in favor, so the Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from anyone wishing to speak in opposition. As there Was no one present wishing to speak in opposition, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed at 7:46 P. M. After due discussion, a motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 588,.recommending approval of the tentative map of Spanish Village. The following resolution was presented: Resolution No. 588. A RESOLUTION OF THE CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE MAP OF SPANISH VILLAGE SUBDIVISION. subiect .c to the conditions recommerided by the various city aqencies and utility companies, and subject to the conditions 1 thru 17 inclusive recommended in the Engineering Department Report, was adopted by title . only and further reading waived. Commissioner Gullett arrived at 7:50 P. M. (c) RECLASSIFICATION - To consider an application for a change of zone from‘ R-1 to C-2 (General- commercial) -located on the Southwesterly corner of - Chestnut Avenue and El Camino Real. Applicant: Marvin S. Hwnphreys. Chairman Jose stated that subject application will not be heard this evening as the Attorpey, Mr. Grosse, is out of town and has asked for a continuanc until the Fehruaryll, 1969 Planning Commission Meeting. lotion toll Call Lye s ibsent COMMISSIONERS -3- (d) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - To consider an amlic* LL ation for a conditional use periiiit for the purpose oE allowing a 28 square foot sign; located at 2608 State Street, between Beech Street and Laguna Drive. Applicant: Twenty PennylWash, Inc, Notice of hearing was read. Secretary Snedeker certi fied that property owners in the area were notified and then read the application. The Planning Director presented a map showing the location of the proposed sign. He stated that the Planning Department recommends approval of subject application since the sign would be in conformance with the proposed sign ordinance of 1.5 sq. ft. of sign area for each linear foot of building frontage. The building frontage is 91 ft. He then listed the conditions and limitations recommended by the Planning Department. The Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from the applicant or his representative, MR. RICHARD JONES, manager of Twenty Penny Car Wash, stated that he had no additional comments. The Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from any others wishing to speak in favor. There were no others wishing to speak in favor of the application, so the Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from anyone wishing to speak in opposition of this application. As' there was no one present wishing to speak in opposition, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed at 7:55 P. M. Commissioner Little stated that he sees no reason why this should not be granted as it does comply with the proposed sign ordinance, After further discussion, a motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 592, granting the request for a conditional use permit, for the following reasons: 1. That the proposed sign'is in accordance with the proposed sign ordinance, 2. That the proposed conditional use permit would not be detrimental to the surrounding properties Resolution No. 592. A RESOLUTION OF THE CARLSBAD CIT\ PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT LOCATED AT 2608 STATE STREET, ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF- STATE STREET, BETWEEN BEECH STREET AND LAGUNA DRIVE, subiect to the conditions listed in the Plannincr . Department Report, was adopted by title only and further reading waived.. ~~ ~~~~ ~ ~ .;I - Motion Roll Call Aye s Absent (e) RECLASSIFICATION - To consider an aDDlication for a zone change from R'-1 to R-31 locatGh at 701 "' " Magnolia Avenue, on the Southerly side of Magnolia "' Avenue, between Jefferson Street and the A. T, & S.. F- Railroad. Applicants: G. Howard Robertshaw and Everett C. McCluna. Notice of hearing was read. The Secretary certified that property owners in the area were notified and that publication was given. He then read the application. The Planning Director presented a map showing the location of the proposed R-3 property and the surrounding property owners. He stated that Exhibit "A',', submitted by the applicant, shows 56 proposed units for 1.38 acres for a density of 24.6 families per acre. The General Plan shows medium density, 22 to 47 families per net acre, for this area. He pointed out that subject application is basically in conformance with the General Plan, therefore, the Planning Department recommends approval. The Assistant City Engineer stated that the parcel to be rezoned is loeated on Magnolia Avenue, which is fully improved stre&t with adequate sewer and water main. He also stated that it is not anticipated that the increase density will cause any traffic problems, therefore, the Engineering Department has no objectior to the proposed zone change. The Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from the applicant or his representative. 5IR. JENE STEVENS, 1161 Tustin Avenue, Orange, addresse the Commission and stated qe is representative for the 3wners of the property. He remarked that he has nothi nore to add, only that they propose to develop fine 2partments. The Chairman announced the Commission would now hear Erom any others wishing-to speak in favor of this 2pplication. UlR. BARLOW, 701 Magnolia Avenue, Carlsbad, pointed >ut on the map his piece of property and stated that :his property has an avocado grove. He stated that le has lived on this property since 1946 and feels khat the zone should be cnanged to R-3. rhe Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from anyone wishing to speak in opposition. 1R. MARK DUNKERLY, 770 Magnolia Avenue, Carlsbad, pestioned if this proposed zone change would have a :hange on the surrounding property owner's taxes. He stated that he was against this proposed zone change. IR. A. P. ALBRITTON, 790 Magnolia Avenue, Carlsbad, tddressed the Ctnnmission and also stated that he was tgainst the proposed zone change. COMMISSIONERS -5- MR. A. A. COBIN, surrounding property owner, stated that he was against the zone change and that there are several other property owners in the area against this proposed zone change. He stated that there is a traffic hazard at the present time and by building apartments would make the traffic much heavier, MR. DONALD MACLEOD, 3725 Jefferson, Carlsbad stated that he bought his property 12 years ago and have spent considerable money developing it. He also stated that he has quite an investment in his propert: he has a pool in the backyard with alot of privacy. He felt that if apartments are going to be built, his privacy was going to be deprived. He stated that he thoroughly objects to this proposed zone change. The Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from any others wishing to speak in opposition. There were no others wishing to speak in opposition, so the Chairman announced the public hearing closed at 8:19 P. M. When questioned, the Planning Director stated that the parking will be on the lower level of the apart- ments, having a ratio of 1 to 1 parking spaces per unit. The Planning Director stated that if the Commission desires the detail of the development, they may request that a specific plan be submitted. When questioned, the City Attorney stated that assuming that the rest of the Commission would like a specific plan submitted, then the Commission may continue the hearing to a later date; but it is entirely up to the developer to submit the plan. Mr. Everett McClung, applicant, asked permission to speak. Permission was granted. Mr. McClung asked what was met by a specific plan. The Planning Director stated that a specific plan is a plan presented to the City and filed with the City, which shows on sight improvements in which the City advertises for public hearing. It is acted upon by the City Council and Planning Commission by resolu- tion. It shows the location of buildings, the nature of improvements and sometimes even architectural renderings. Mr. McClung stated that they felt they had complied with the City regulations regarding the 1 for 1 parking space per unit. He questioned what the Commission feels would be the parking requirements in the future for this. ~~ COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Little stated he personally feels that in any R-3 development there should be a minimum of 2 parking spaces per unit in order to preclude street parking and cluttering of the streets. The Planning Director stated that the Planning Department have found one new concept in parking requirments in other cities. It is basing the requirements of parking spaces on the number of bed- rooms that are in these units. He felt that it would be difficult at this time to indicate an average.or minimum parking requirements until the City does see a plot plan. Commissioner Little asked Mr. McClung if he had any objecting to submitting a specific plan. Mr. Mcclung stated that. the only objection would be the cost involved in the engineering and the archi- tectural fees. He stated that they want to comply with the City ordinances and they also want to build units that will be profitable in the future. He stated that perhaps a continuance would be desirable and that they would also submit a specific plan. After further discussion,- a motion was made to have a continuation of this application, to a later date, (February 11, 1969), in order for the applicant to submit a specific plan. (f) VARIANCE - To consider an application for a variance for the purpose of reduction in required - frontage from 60 feet to 20 Zeet in order to create a "panhandle" lot; located at 3802 Adams Street, on the Easterly side of Adams Street, between Maqnolia Ave- nue and Tamarack Avenue. ,Applicant: L, A. Olsen Owner: Thomas F. Stephens. Notice of hearing was read. The Secretary certified that property owners in the area were notified and then read the application. A petition of 19 signatures, of property owners in the area, received January 14, 1969, was read protesting the variance. The Planning Director presented a map, referred to as Exhibit "A", showing the proposed area and the surrounding property owners. He then read the Planning Report of the facts resulting from the staff investigation. The Assistant City Engineer presented the City Engineerrs Report, dated January 9, 1969, listing the conditions recommended by the Engineering Department. The Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from the applicant or his representative. Motion Ayes Absent COMMISSIONERS r' -7- L. A. OLSEN, 2785 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad, stated they will meet all the conditions designated in the City Engineer's Report.. The Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from any others wishing to speak in favor. There were no others present wishing to speak in favor, so the Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from anyone wishing to speak in opposition. MR. PAUL LAMB&, 3840 Adams Street, Carlsbad, questioned Mr. Olsen as to what type of dwellings they propose to build. Mr. Olsen stated that they will be single family homes. MRS. FICK, 3781 Adams Street, asked Mr. Olseri what are the lot sizes? Mr. Olsen stated tha-t the two front lots are 64*x117' There were no others wishing,to speak in opposition, so the Chairman declared the public hearing closed at 8:50 P. M. Commissioner Forman.stated that he did not see how the variance would be detrimental to the surrounding area. Commissioner Snedeker agreed with Commissioner Forman He felt that the application meets all the legal requirements for the City of Carlsbad. After further discussion, a motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 594,'granting a variance for the purpose of reduction in required frontage from 60 feet to 20 feet in order to create a NpanhandleH lot,for the following reasons: 1. That the proposed variance is within the limits of the policy established by Council action pertaining to "panhandle" lots. 2. That the density would remain within the limits of the General Plan. 3. That the proposed variance would not be detrimental to the surrounding properties. Resolution No. 594. A RESOLUTION OF THE CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING A VAkIANCE ON PROPERTY AT 3802 ADAMS STREET ON THE EASTEIUY SIDE OF ADAMS STREET, BETWEEN MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND TAMARACK AVENUE, subject to the conditions listed in the City Engineerts Report, Items 1 thru 6 inclusive, was adopted by title only and further reading waived, llotion toll Call lye s &sent A -8- OLD BUSINESS: (a) Status Report of the General Plan The Planning Director stated that the status report of the General Plan is in progress and it would be advisable to have the participation of some members of the Commission. He suggested that the Chairman appoint a sub-committee of two or three members of the Commission to meet with the Planning Staff. Chairman Jose asked the Commissioners what time . would possibly be convenient. Four members, Commissioners Forman, Dewhurst, Jose and Snedeker, volunteered to participate in the report. NEW BUSINESS: (a) Special Census The Planning Director stated that the City Council has established intent to proceed with the census to be conducted concurrently with 3 other cities in the County, as well as the County of San Diego. This census will begin in April and will conclude in June. He stated that there will be soliciting of question- naires and about 14 people will be hired as well as a supervisor. This will be done through the coopera- tion of the County and the training will also be done jointly. (b) Notice of Meeting Chairman Jose read a notide of meeting that will be held in the Council Chambers, January 17, 1969, at 2:OO P. M. to discuss the possiblity of a Neighbor- hood Development Program in Carlsbad. City Officials members of the Central Business District Action Commission, interested citizens for housing, and officials of the Department of Housing and Urban Development of the U. S. Government will be present. The notice of meeting was acknowledged by the Commission. ADJOURNMENT : (a) By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:11 P. M. Respectfully submktted, Jon; $8 TONI J. KEANE, Recording Secretary .. ~ ~" COMMISSIONERS