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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-01-28; Planning Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF: -% CITY OF G4RLSBAD- COMMISS IIQNERS PLANNING COMMISSION k DATE OF MEETING: January 28, 1969 TIME OF MEETING: 7:30 P. M. PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers ROLL CALL Also present were City Attorney Wilson, Assistant City Engineer Spano, Assistant City Planner Johnston, and Planning Director Olinghouse. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (a) Minutes of the regular meeting of January 14, 1969, were approved as corrected. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: (a) Memorandum, dated January 24, 1969, addressed to the Planning Commission,from the City Engineer, stating that the Engineering Department received a copy of the final subdivision map of Terramar Unit No. 7 for checking as required by the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and Ordinance No. 9050. The City Engineer Aas certified approval of the final mal has transmitted said map to the Commission for certification as required by law. The Commission acknowledged the Engineering Report. (b) Letter dated January 2'0, 1969, from the San Diego County Planning Congress, stating that the Planning ,Congress endorsed six amendments to the Congress Bylaws at the meeting of January 15, 1969, and directed the Secretary-Treasurer to poll member commissions by mail and that each commission shall have one vote. e By voice vote, the Commission approved the six amendments, entitled Article I11 - "Membership" Article V - "Election of Officers", Article VI - "Board of Directors", Article VI1 - "Special Commit- tees", Article VIII- "Voting and Article X - "Dues." ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (a) SPECIFIC PLAN AND ZONE CHANGE - continued, - To consider to City Council a'specific plan and change of zone from R-1 or R-2, to R-3; located on properties lying between Acacia Avenue, Olive Avenue Carlsbad Boulevard and the A.T. & S.F. Railroad rights-of-way. Applicant: Resolution of Intention No. 64. Present Absent Motion Ayes Absent and r \ - c .- ' ,.a - CITY OF CARLSBAD- -2- The Planning Director recommended certain changes in the specific plan. The changes are: All densitie within this specific plan shall conform with densiti prescribed in the City of Carlsbad General Plan, adopted May 17, 1966, or as amended; Off-street parking requirements shall be, 1 space per unit for a studio apartment, 1.25 spaces per unit for a one bedroom apartment, 1.50 spaces per unit for a two bedroom apartment and 2 spaces per unit for a three bedroom. He also presented a map which designated t properties whose owners were either for or against the rezoning and specific plan and a breakdown percentage of people for or against. The Assistant City Engineer informea the Commission that the City Engineer's Report is as presented at the original meeting. The Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from anyone wishing to speak in favor of this application. MR. MOORE, 376 Juniper Street, Carlsbad, felt that if the zone is not changed to R-3 there would be no hope for higher class apartments. He also felt that if it is not changed to a higher density the area would eventually deteriorate. Also speaking in favor was Mrs. Chas Raleigh, 3564 Garfield Street There were no others present wishing to speak in favor, so the Chairman announced the Commission woul now hear from anyone wishing to speak in opposition. Since no one was present wishing to speak in opposition, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed at 7:45 P. M. When questioned, the Planning Director stated that they have considered boundaries of the specific plan which extended North of Acacia on the West side of Garfield then extending South of Tamarack. When questioned what affect this zone change would have on the installation of sewerage and water lines the Assistant City Engineer explained that Juniper Avenue is an unimproved street which will have to be improved. Also a 3" water main on Juniper Avenue wi have to be replaced with a 6" water main. A 6" wate main on Garfield will also have to be replaced with an 8" water main. These improvements would be best accomplished by a 1911 act. After further discussion, a motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 581, recommending to City Council change of zone from R-1 or R-2 to R-3 on properties located West of Garfield Street between Acacia AVe- nue and the properties East of Garfield between Garfield and the Railroad rights-of-way. All properties fronting on Hemlock plus the second lot South of Hemlock East of Garfield and one lot on the Northwest corner of Sequoia Avenue and Garfield; mor particularly described in Resolution No. 581; for the following reasons: COMMISSIONERS u - CITY OF CAFLSBAL" COMMISSIONERS -3- 1. .That the proposed zone change is in conform. ance with the General Plan. 2. That the proposed zone change would be to the best interest in the City of Carlsbad. Resolution No. 581. A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO CIT: COUNCIL CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1 or R-2 TO R-3 ON PROPERTIES LYING BETWEEN ACACIA AVENUE, SEQUOIA AVE- NUE, CARLSBAD BOULEVARD AND THE A.T. & S.F. RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, was adopted by title only and further reading waived. After further consideration, a motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 582, recommending a specific plan on said properties for the following reasons: 1. That the proposed specific plan is in confo~ ance with the General Plan. 2. That the proposed specific plan would be to the best interest in the City of Carlsbad. Resolution No. 582. A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO CI': COUNCIL A SPECIFIC PLAN ON PROPERTIES LYING BETWEEN ACACIA AVENUE, SEQUOIA AVENUE, CARLSBAD BOULEVARD, AND THE A.T. & S.F. RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY, subject to the conditions listed in the Planning Department Report and subject to the conditions listed in the City Engineer's Report, was.adopted by title only and further reading waived. (b) RECLASSIFICATION - To consider an application for a zone change from R-A-10,000 to C-2 (General- commercial) ; located on the Southeasterly corner of Palomar Airport Road and Lowder Lane. Applicant: Paul and Magdalena Ecke. Notice of hearing was read. The Secretary certified that property owners in the area were notified and that publication was given and then redd the application. Motion: Roll Cal Ayes : Rbsent : Motion: Roll Cal Ayes : Absent: COMMISSIONERS .. -c17-y OF CARLSBAC" -4- Notice of hearing was read. The Secretary certified that property owners in the area were notified and th publication was given and then read the application. The Planning Director presented a map showing the proposed location and the surrounding property owners in the area. He then read the Planning Report of the facts resulting from the staff investigation. He stated that the Planning Department recommends approv, of subject request if the applicant submits a specifi plan which would establish requirements for setbacks, parking, landscaping, architecture and the types -of uses permitted upon the property. The Assistant City Engineer presented the City Engineer's Report, dated January 20, 1969, listing thl conditions recommended by the Engineering Department. The Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from the applicant or his representative. MR. MAURER, 5305 Carlsbad Boulevard,. stated that they are in agreement to go ahead with the City require- ments as to the improvements of the property. He felt that there could be no other use of this propert: except Q c-2 8-0 Tbora VI- no otborm pr8smnt wirhinq to .p.ak in favor, so the Chairman announced the Commission wohld now hear from anyone wishing to speak in opposition. When questioned if there was any way the Commission could know, the type of development proposed, the Planning Director stated there are two ways: I - To snhmit a specific plan, which would be only a state- ment of uses they will have or will not have for that particular zone. The other would be to divide the City zoning ordinance into categories, as there are C-1, C-2 and C-M classifications and all with differe: types of uses. They could further break this down where it could have other types of commercial zones. He stated that the real problem is that a C-2 zone has certain uses that are incompatible with other use, that are authorized in the same zones. When questioned, the Planning Director stated that the C-2 zone permits any use that is permitted in. a C-1 zone. He stated that they are trying to create a zone where all the uses will be compatible. Mr. Maurer stated that they would not build anything that would be a detriment to the area, as they own the adjacent property. .. c CITY OF CARLSBAD" COMMISSIONERS -5- Commissioner Little asked the City Attorney if this application could be granted subject to the approval of a specific plan. He stated that he would like to see a specific plan. The City Attorney stated that if the Commission requires a specific plan, they could not grant the zone change until a specific plan is submitted. He sugg.ested that this application be continued until a specific plan is submitted and then consider the zone change and specific plan at a later meeting. Commissioner Little asked the applicant if they would like to continue the application for submission of a specific plan or to take action as it.is presented. Mr. Maurer stated that he did not see any reason why this should be held up. He stated he would like the application to be considered as it is presented. The testimony in this case having been received, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed at 8:45 P. M. After further discussion, a motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 595, recommending approval of the zone change from R-A-10,000 to C-2 for the following reason : 1. The proposed commercial zone constitues a logical use of the property and would be in conformanc with the General Plan. Carlsbad Planning 'Commission Resolution No. 595. A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-A-10,000 TO C-2 ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER 0% PA+OMAR AIRPORT ROAD AND LOWDER LAN$, subject to the conditions listed in the City Engineer's Report Items 1 thru 8, inclusive; was adopted by title only and further reading waived. (c) RECLASSIFICATION AND SPECIFIC PLAN - To consider gotice 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. Fhe Planning Director presented a map showing the Location of the proposed zone change and the surround- ing property owners in the area. He read the Planning Iepartment Report of the facts resulting from the staff investigation, listing certain conditions and reasons for approval. He then explained the specific ?lan, entitled "Exhibit "A". Yotion Roll Call Ayes Voe s esent COMMISSIONERS -6- The Assistant City Engineer presented the City Engineer's Report listing the conditions recommended by the Engineering Department. The Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from the applicant or his representative. MR. NEWELL, 8150 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, presentec a map showing the rdndering of the proposed service station. He stated that the Standard Oil Company has assured him that they will be happy to comply with an1 architectural rendering. He stated that the sign height will be 35 feet. MR. HARRY TRUAX, representing E. Brian Smith EngineerE stated the specific plan as submitted does limit the sign height to 35'. The only thing they disagreed with in the Planning Report is that they are looking for a free standing sign with an area of 200 sq. ft He stated that the size of this sign does not happen to be a standard size sign with the Standard Oil Compz mra umt. 10 wimhi, to mpoak in f..r, .o tha anyone wishing to speak in opposition. There waa no one present wishinq to speak in omosi- chirun ULIIoWod tb. damion would nou hru from tion. The Chairman declared the public hearing- closed at 9:00 P. M. Commissioner Gullett felt that the sign should conform with the sign ordinance. Commissioner Little stated that Item No. 3 in the Planning Department Report'states that freeway service facilities should contain at least two (2) of the three (3) recognized freeway oriented uses and that Item No. 6c states that it is not necessary to require a second freeway service facility complimentar to subject develppment at this time. He felt that there could be a possiblity of having a service statio on all 4 corners. After considerable discussion, a motion was.made to adopt Resolution NO. 596, recommending approval of a Zone change- from R-A-10,000 to c-2, for the follow- ing reasons: 1. That the proposed zone change would be crumpatible with adjacent commercial uses. 2. That the proposed use would not be detrimenta to neighboring properties. Planning Commission Resolution No. 596. A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-A- L0,OOO to C-2 ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SBUTHEASTERLY 30RNER OF EL CAMINO REAL AND HAYMAR DRIVE, was adopted 3y title only and further reading waived. .. Y* Motion: Roll Call Ayes : Noes : Absent: -7- After due cbnsideration, a motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 597, recommending adoption of a specifi plan for Carroll R. Kelly, for the same above reasons. Resolution No. 597. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD RECOMMENDING ADOPT1 OF A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR CARROLL R. KELLY, ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF EL CAMINO REAL AND HAYMAR DRIVE, subject to. the conditions listed in the C&ty Planning Debartment Report, Items 5a thru 5e. inclusive, and subject to the condition that the re- zoning of this area be contingent upon the filing of a subdivision map and construction of full subdivision improvements, was adopted by title only and further- reading waived. Notice of hearing was read. The Secretary certified that property owners in the area were notified and then read the application. Letter dated January 16, 1969, addressed to E. J. Olinghouse, from J. B. Askew, M.D., Health Officer for the City of Carlsbad, listing the conditions recommend by the Health Department. Letter dated January 16, 1969, from M.A. Fales, Customer Extension Planning Department, stating that the Gas and Electric service is available in the area for extension of this development. The Assistant City Engineer presented the Tentative Subdivision Map and read the City Engineer's Report listing the conditions recommended by the Engineering Department. The Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from the applicant or his representative. MR. HARRY TRUAX, E. Brian Smith Engineers, stated that the conditions listed in the City Engineerds Report ham b..n di8op.md .Rd arc ha to k .gm.bh. 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. No one was present wishing to speak in opposition, so the Chairman declared the public hearing closed at 9:19 P. M. After,further discussion, a motion was-made to adopt Resolution No. 598, recommending approval of the Tentative Map submitted by Carroll R. Kelly. COMMISSIONERS -CITY OF CARLSBAD COMMISSIONERS -8- The following resolution was presented: Resolution No. 598. A RESOLUTION OF THE CARLSBAD CI PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE MAP SUBMITTED BY CARROLL R. KELLY, subject to the conditions listed in the Engineering Departme Report, Items 1 thru 12 inclusive; was adopted by title only and further reading waived. (e) VARIANCE - To consider an application for a variance for the DurDose to eliminate the side vard ** a setback on one side of each lot (lots 214 to 227) of proposed Terramar Unit No. 7; located on the Easter1 side of El Arbol, Southerlv of Cannon Drive. Amlic Fairmount Homes. Notice of hearing was read. The Secretary certified that property owners in the area were notified and then read the application. Letter dated January 17, 1969, addressed to the Carlsbad City Council, from E. H. Marshrey, stating that he would be opposed to any such variance. He stated that if the full required setback was uniform added on to the setback on the other side he would offer no objection as the result would be to have th area between buildings in a more usable form. The Planning Director presented the Planning Depart- ment Report of the facts resulting from the staff investigation, listing the conditions and reasons recommended by the Planning Department. The Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from the applicant or his representative. MR. JOEL C. HUGHES, 3465 Valley Street, Carlsbad, stated that he was a partner of Fairmount Homes and that the other partner is Frank Whall. He stated that the only statement he would like to make is in regard to the letter from Mr. Marshrey. He stated that the homes will be 16 feet apart. He also stated that the FHA are quite interested in this and would like to see it developed. MR. ROBERT SONNEBORN, 3985 Stella Maris, Carlsbad stated that he would like to aquaint the Commission the fact that FHA has given their firm commitment this afternoon and that they have got their approval from ma OR thi. plan. '' ). 3- WIIIC, 110 0th- prrwat wi.hing to mp..lt in fay SO the Chairman announced the Commission would now hear from anyone wishing to speak in opposition. There was no;one present wishing to speak in opposi- tion. Motion: Roll Call Ayes : Absent: . 1 X -9- Commissioner Little asked Mr. Hughes if the wall on the 0' line will be built so that it will be a type of structure that will be maintenance free. Mr. Hughes stated that the deed restriction provides for a 5' maintenance procedure. The City Attorney stated tha,t if the Commission wishes they may look at the restrictions and request that that it be put on the final map. When questioned, Mr. Hughes stated that the houses will not look alike. There are 7 different elevations 4 different roof lines and 2 different floor plans. The testimony in this case havinq been recieved, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed at 9:42 P. M. Commissioner Gullett stated that he objected to this type of construction. It may be the best use of the he felt that the houses would be too btunissioner Dewhurst stated that these are all ?xisting lots. He felt that there will be more and nore Of this type of development in the future. He felt that in this particular instance, it is creating some open space between the houses. He felt that it was a good development and was in favor of this Jariance. Jhen questioned if there are .any plans for the ?xisting lake in the back of this area, Mr. Hughes stated that Mr. Cannon is the most recent owner of :he land and has negotiated with the S.D.G. & E. CO. :o have the lake filled. He stated that he hates to see it go, he felt it was very charming to the area. le stated by February the lake will be gone. 1. That the proposed variance would be in keepin! rith the General Plan. 2. That the proposed variance would not be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the neighborhood or community. 3. That the proposed variance would permit a mor functional and amendable development, producing greate xeas of usable yard area. rhe following resolution was presented: COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS -10- Carlsbad Planning Commission Resolution No. 599. A RESOLUTION GRANTING VARIANCES ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF EL ARBOL, SOUTHERLY OF CANNON DRIVE; subject to the conditions listed in the Planning Department Report; Items 6a and 6b, and subject to the condition that the deed restriction be presented to the City Attorney and the City Engineer for fina1,approval'in regards to the 5r maintenance easement and that consideration be given to including the maintenance on the final subdivision map; was adopted by title only, and further reading waived. OLD BUSINESS: (a) Proposed Sign Ordinance The Planning Director briefly reviewed the sign ordinance and explained the changes by the City Council. Secretary Slaedeker also pointed out 2 minor change to the ordinance and requested that these changes be made. S After due consideration, a motion was made to direct a letter to the City Council stating that the Commission reviewed the changes made by the City Council and the dommission unanimously agreed that subject ordinance be recommended for adoption and be referred back to the Council. The Commission also approved certain minor wording revisions recommended by the Secretary. NEW BUSINESS: (a) Housing Element The Planning Director stated that he attended a meeting last week with the Planning Director's Association of the County. The matter at hand was the discussion regarding the housing element which will be required in the General Plan of each adopted General Plan of each city and county by July of this year. If it is not in by.this date, then it is not recognized by the State Goverrment. He pointed out that the problem is deciding what con- stitues a housing element and how to go about preparing one. It entails a very comprehensive study of existing housing conditions and what will Be needed for housing in the future. He stated that the first thing he wants to do is to get a citizens' committee to operate actively with this in =helping and advising the staff in preparing the housing epement. He suggested that the following individuals be recommended to the City Council for appointment as a housing element committee: Mr. Larry Black, Rev. Gordon Baker, Mr. Allan Kelly, Jr., Mr. Juan Solis and Mrs. Jackelen Wrench. He felt that these people will be a great benefit to the city. He also lyes : Joes: ibsent : lotion: iyes : ibsent : X -CITY OF CARLSAD -11- stated that if the Commission wishes they may appoinl an ex-officio from.the Planning Commission to participate. He stated that he will contact the Commission when the first meeting will be held. The Commission acknowledged and had no objections to the members appointed to the committee. Councilman Neiswender, Council Liason, stated he felt that these people ar;e all good worker and will go a great job on this committee. With the consensus-of the Commission, the Chairman suggested that the Planning Director forward this, communication to the City Council. (c) Scenic Highway Chairman Jose requested information regarding the status of the scenic highway plan. The Planning Director informed the Commission that the county is co-ordinating a study and program to include the jurisdiction of the various cities in establishing a scenic highway plan. ADJOURNMENT : (a) By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 P. M. Respectfully submitted, TONI J. KEANE, Recording Secretary COMMISSIONERS