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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-05-13; Planning Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF: PLANNING COMMISSION DATE OF MEETING: MAY 13, 1969 : TIME. OF MEETING: . 7:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: . COUN.CIL CHAMBERS' .- .e " - ,. . . .- %. . - ." ROLL CALL : . .I Also present"w.ere".Plann.irig D'irector ..OlinghDu.s.e,(i.i.ty. Planner Robert 'Johnston; and.- Assistant Erigl'neer Spano. APPROVAL OF. MINUTES: (a) Minutes of the'r.egular qee-ting of April 22-, 1969 were approved. WRITTEN COMMUN1,CATIONS: " .. .. .. ' ., .. .. .. .. . .. . .. 4 a )& A letter dated-May.6, 1969 from Mr. Cherrier of an -Diego County Planning Congre-ss .advised of the May 24th Planning Sympos.ium at San Diego State College from 9:00 AM to 1-:00 PM, th-e purp'ose of which is to. bring together Planning Commissions, professional plan ners, students o-f City planning, etcl-,to'exchange-.id'ea Reservations were requested by May ,21st to the.City Planning Department secretary and Dr. Palmateer advise he would try to,atte.nd. He further. commented on the merits and learning atmosphere of these 'workshop'. meetings and suggested them to all the Comm.issioners. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: ,. ' (a) In the-appointi.ng of a new Commission secretary t replace Secretary Sn-edeker, the past policy of recomme ding the commissioner next in line by seniority-was agreed upon,, and the motion made to- app-oint Comm.issio er Donald K. Dawhurst as Commis.'sion secretary. (b). Commissioner Palma.teer briefed the Commission on. his attendance of a recent Planning Works.hop held at Palomar' College, which he felt had been.very worthwhil and.he further recommended these learning orientations to the commissioners whenever they can possibly attend (c). Chairman Jose recommended a Certificate of Ap- preciation be preparedfor Secretary Snedeker in behal of his previous service to the'Commission. The motion was agreed upon by voice vot-e and the Planning Depart- ment will prepare this certificate. (d) Re.: Agenda Item .6(b) City Cou-ncil Resolution No. 1602 fo.r app.ealed decision of Otis E. Va-nderb.urg for Spec-ific Plan and Zone Change .and memorand.um from' City Council covering approval of this appeal. a Legal counsel for the applicant in this.action spoke to the Cornmission, requesting .this item.be con- tinued to the next regular meeti-ng to allow time to complete.the Specific Plan and present new data'to the Commission.. The mo-tion .was made continulng this matte for hea.ring at'.-the mee-ting sctiedu'l-ed far May 27;1969. PUBLIC HEARINGS: .. I feet East of Kellv A letter dated Ap.ril 19, 1969, from Mr. Allan Kelly,, 4675 El Camino Real, a property owner in subject devel opment area, who could not be present for this 'hearing -. .. -. Present Absent .. . .. Motion Ayes Motion Ayes lotion Motion Ayes .. .. CITY OF CAWSBAD -2- was read in full, stating his property's relationship with the prop0se.d development. Mr. Kelly stated his position and opinion regarding present status of Cann -Road alignment and the conflicts affecting the propos developedment, as well as the proposed sewer and futu County pla.ns for El Camino Real. The Planning Director presented the combined Staff re port on the Tentative Map, dated April 28,1969, as we as the request for Amendments to Resolution No.585. This report updated the Conditional Use Permit appli- cation and Tentative Map approval as to changes made to meet City requirements and outlined all conditions of approval, public improvements and design require- ments for the development. RONALD SCHWAB, representative for Western Land and De velopment Co., 23314 South Crenshaw,Blvd., Torrance, California, addressed the Commission and offered to answer any questions on behalf of the developer. There being none in the audience to speak in favor or in opposition of these proposals, and the Commission having no further questions, the public hearing was closed. The Specific Plan and ultimate benefit to th City of this mobile home park was discussed. All previous conflicts and engineering problems having been worked out, the motion was made to adopt Resolu- tion No.612 and Resolution No. 620, which were identi fied by title only and are subject to the reasons and conditions for each, as itemized in Staff Report date April 28, 1969. RESOLUTION NO. 612, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE MAP OF RANCHO CARLSBAD, SUBMITTED BY WESTERN LAND & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LOCATED ON APPROX MATELY 91.72 ACRES OF PROPERTY ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL, APPROXIMATELY 3,000 FEET EAST OF . KELLY DRIVE, identified by title only and further rea ing waived and, subject to the conditions specified i Staff Report of April 28, 1969. RESOLUTION NO. 620,A RESOLUTION OF THE CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 585(GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MOBILE HOME PARK),LOCATE MATELY 3,000 FEET EAST OF KELLY DRIVE, identified by title only and further reading waived, for the follow ing reasons and subject to the conditions as specifie in the Staff Report dated April 28, 1969. Reasons: . .. 1. The new boundaries of the mobile home park seem more logical than the former boundaries; 2. Density will remain within the limits of the General Plan. 3. It will not alter the purpose, intent, or conditic of the orig.i.na1-Conditional Use Permit adopted by Planning Commission on November 16, 1968. ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL, AND APPROXI- .. -. .. ... ..? COMMISSIONERS Motion Ayes ., j 0' I CITY OF CARLSAD -3- (Texaco Service Station. The Planning Director read his report to the Commissi dated May 12, 1969, covering their request for staff review of this appliattion to relocate the Texaco ser station sign, pertaining to maximum height and safety of new location. The Planning Department recommended approval of this request on the basis of a Conditiona Use Permit alone and, in keeping with past approvals of this type. C.J. HILTIBRIDLE, 1520 Hunsaker Street, Oceanside, as representative for Peter D. Aguilar and Texaco, Inc., offered to answer any questions regarding this applic tion and the proposed relocation. There being no 0th wishing to speak in favor or in opposition of this application, the public hearing was closed. Commissio Forman asked for clarification of exact size of this sign, due to two different figures appearing, and als requested any information as to this sign's conforman with the City's new sign ordinance which would become effective May 15, 1969. The safety factors involved and intensity of light or glare from this sign asproposed were further discusse and the Planning Director used Exhibit A to show the present location and proposed location, in relation t the freeway entrance ramp and freeway right-of-way. Following a discussion on this sign's later required conformance to the maximums of the sign ordinance, th motion was made to approve this request with an addit a1 stipulation as to warranty period. RESOLUTION NO. 614, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO RELOCATE A SIGN, LOCATED AT 1089 ELM AVENUE,BETWEE ELM AVENUE AND OAK STREET, adopted by ti,tle only and further reading waived and, subject to the fo'llowing conditions and limitations: 1. The. subject sign .sha~ll later ,conform .with any new sign ordinances whlch may be adopted; 2. The'relocation of this si.gn shall not c-onstitute a new warranty period and will be gove'rned by the original date of construction or erection. .. .. COMMISSIONERS 01 V 1 a- e- n l! 0 C! d, 0 I el i 31 N . - - ce S r Motion Ayes n- . .. 4' f CIJY OF CARLSBAD COMMISSIOMERS - 4- (c) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, Renewal of - To consider an Application for Renewal of Conditional Use Permit allowing continued use for 100-foot radio transmittin: :ante.nna and transmitter building, 1ocated.on Westerly side of the railroad right-of-way, Southerly of Palomi Airport Road. Applicant: Offshore Raydist, Inc. The Planning Director read the Staff Report dated Apri 30, 1969, outlining the request for renewal and the recommendation renewal be granted for a period of one (1) year. R. T. WOLLEN, representative of Offshore Raydist, Inca P. 0. Box 2386, Long Beach, California, answered the Commission's queries on the physical properties invol- ved, what frequency the transmitter operates on, and what hours of operation are normal throughout the year Mr. Wollen stated operating time for the past year was estimated at four months, to meet all requirements for their clients. There was no one else present to speak in favor of this applicatlon, the Chairman called for those who wished to speak in opposition. LAWRENCE WRIGHT, owner and manager of Solamar Mobile Home Estates, Palomar Airport Road & Solamar Drive, adjacent to location of this transmitter stated he objected to renewal of this Use Permit for two reasons (1) The original understanding had been this would be a temporary use ermit only -- for the original one- year period. (2p Th ere is some leakage, or oscillatio from some source that spills over from the transmitter system and causes interference at approximately 980 kilocycles. The exact type of oscillation experiencec was explained by Mr. Wright, who further pointed out the kilocycles presently being used were over those originally stipulated in the Use Permit. There were nc others to speak in opposition of the application. Commissioner Gullett questioned the representative as to the authorized frequencies for the transmitter, as covered by FCC jurisdiction. The representative also stated his company had offered to shut down and attemr to clear up any interference caused by their installa- tion, as a condition of the original use permit. Mr. Wright stated he desired the company to do this. Further discussion developed that Offshore.Raydist,Inc should make an investigation, to attempt to locate and correct the cause of any interference being experience A motion was then made to adopt Resolution No. 615 to approve Conditional Use Permit renewal. RESOLUTION .NO. 615, A RESOLUTION OF THE CAR-LSBAD--CITY PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL, LOCATED ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, SOUTHERLY OF PALOMAR-AIRPORT ROAD, as +eqies-t.ed-by Offs-hore Rayd-i-st. ;"Ihc. Tor. conti'nued USE of-a 100-foot radi.0 transmitting antenna and building to house transmitters, identified by title only and further reading waived. This action is for the reason . Motion Ayes L c I f CITY OF CAWBAD -5 - and conditions itemized below: Reasons : -1. The aDDlicant has met all the requirements as -estabi\shed for original Conditional Use Permit, Planning Commission Resolution No. 546, dated March 12, 1968. 2. As of this static or in the vic Conditions: 1. The renewa date, there .have been no complaints of interference with television or radio inity of the transmitter. 1 of subject Conditional Use Permit shall be for a one (1) year period, effective with this date. (May 13, 1969) The Staff Report dated April 30, 1969 was presented b the Planning Director, outlining the zone change and specific plan requested and itemizing the reasons for staff recommendation of approval of same; also, the conditions .of approval concerning design, constructio and conformance with City requirements were itemized. Exhibits A and B were displayed and briefed to the Commission. Commissioner Palmateer questioned the adjacent zoning to this planned development and its conformance to the General Plan and these were also answered by the Planning Director. HOWARD HUCKS, 2295 Cameo Road, addressed the Commissi and stated his agreement with the terms and condition as stated in the Staff Report. He further answered - the Commission's questions regarding the physical breakdown of two- and three-bedroom apartments planne and, the number of parking spaces that will be avail- able. The present width and condition of Harrison Street requires that the 1-1/2 parking space per two- bedroom unit be complied with, and this development has allowed for that requirement as affirmed by the Planning Director. The C.ity's proposed widening of Harrison Street from 40 feet to 60 feet was briefed by Assistant Engineer Spano and it was explained this developer will give 10 feet for street widening. Also, any trees now blocking a safe view on this .street could be removed. Mr.-Hucks t-h-en pointed-out-,his-property line to Harri son Street and explained it was planned to. relocate and use for beautification some of those trees in question. . . - - . . . ". F. J. FOX, 4215 Harrison Street, approached the Com- mission with .comments regarding the pr.esent paving COMMISSIONERS T . \ + . . .a 'i r program on Harrison Street and, what he felt could be a problem in containing the proposed development within .85 of an acre. G-ERALD W. ALEXANDER, 4080 Sunnyhill Drive, and owner of property at 4120 Harrison Street, commented on the present street congestion and possible effects of this development on surrounding homeowners. OAKLEY PARKER, 1092 Chinquapin, and owner of apartment building in the same general area, spoke in favor of this application as to probable results of zoning remai ing R-1 and improvements to the area if the development could go in under R-3. This completed those speaking in favor or in opposition of this application and the public hearing was closed, with the Commission following with it.'s comments as to the necessary and hoped for improvements to the area as a result of rezoning for this development. A motion followed to adopt Resolution Nos. 617 and 618 recommending to the City Council a Change of Zone from R-1-7,500 to R-3 and a Specific Plan, for the reasons and subject to conditions itemized below, as contained in the Staff Report dated April 30, 1969, Motian Ayes RESOLUTION NO. 617, A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF HARRISON STRE AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH LOCUST AVENUE, submitted by Howard Hucks and Associates, identified by title only and further reading waived; this recommendation for the reasons below: CITY COUNCIL A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1-7,500 TO R63,ON 1. The application is in conformance with the General P1 an. 2. The proposed project constitutes a practical -use-ol the land. 3. The proposed reclassification does not constitute spot-zoning and would be compatfble with exfsting and proposed future uses in the area. RESOLUTION NO. 618, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COM- MISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL A SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED ON THE WESTERN SID OF HARRISON STREET, AT THE INTERSECTION WITH LOCUST AVENUE, submitted by Howard Hucks and Associates, identified by title only and -further reading waived; this recommendation for the reasons and subject to the conditions as- specified in Sta.Ff Report of April Reasons : 1. The application .is in conformance with the Ge-neral Plan. 2. The proposed project constitutes a practical use of . ~ the -land. 3. .The proposed reclassification does not constitute spot-zoning and would be compatible with existing and proposed future uses in the area, . .. X -. . ..A t h h LI CITY OF CARLSEHD -/- (e) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - to consider an Applica- tion to allow construction and use of a mortuarv. and parking facilities, and requesting a Variance in required front yard setback, located on the Westerly 'side. of Jefferson Street, between Arbuckle Place and Laguna Drive.Applicant: Berry-Bell Mortuaries,Inc., The Staff Report dated April 28, 1969 was presented b the Planning Director, explaining this application as to location, intended use, etc., and presenting the Staff recommendation for approval, subject to the conditions as itemized. Exhibit A further showed the proposed mortuary, locations for parking and access. Exhibit B indicated the type of single-story structur planned by the applicant. Mr. Olinghouse affirmed the fact that this application was in an appropriate zone for such a plan. RICHARD YOUNG, 514 North Hill Street, Oceanside, arch tect and representative for the applicant, offered hi comments on the proposed design features and in parti ular, the explanation for front yard setback variance as required to properly utilize the property. The Chairman having called for any others to speak in favor of the application, ESRA COPIN, 2737 Jefferson Street (the property immediately North of subject lot commented on the general deterioration of Jefferson Street in this area and the possibility of others im- proving their property following this new building. RALPH WITTER, 1829 South Alvarado, Oceanside, owner o property directly East and South of the proposed buil ing, questioned the applicant as to the height of fences on the two side and rear yards. This was estab lishedas being six feet high and Mr. Witter stated he was in favor of the proposed building, HARRY TRUAX, 4121 Harbor Drive, as a member of the . Central Business District Action Commission (CBDAC), was in complete support of this improvement of Jefferson Street and it's hoped for effect on the are L. H. LEFTWICH, 847 Laguna Drive, protested this type of business in other than a Commercial zone in the City and the provisions of the R-P zoning were explai ed to him by the Planning Director. The public hearing being clased, discussion followed to the present condition of Jefferson Street and this use of R-P zoning in a primarily residential neighbor hood. The discussion pointed up the future use of Jefferson Street .as a main North-South artery.from th City and probability of other busines-ses along the- street. A motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 619 for the :reaspns and. conditions -as--.s.ta.ted .?K Staf.f Re-port of Ap.ri1 28, 1969. COMMISSIONERS p lotion ,yes -8- (e) (Continued) RESOLUTION NO. 619, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -LOCATED ON PROPERTY ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET, BETWEEN ARBUCKLE AND LAGUNA DRIVE, AND A FRONT YARD VARIANCE IN REQUIRED SETBACK, requested by Berry- Bell Mortuaries, Inc., identified by title only and further reading waived; for the reasons and subject to the conditions as specified in the Staff Report dated April 28, 1969. Reasons: 1. This is a suitable and permitted use of the property in this zone. 2. The proposed building will not be detrimental to the adjacent properties. 3. The construction of the proposed' mortuary could result in a trend of redevelopment in the down- town central business area. 4. The granting of the front yard Variance from 20 feet to 10 feet is necessary to allow appropriate use of the property. Following completion of the Public Hearings, there wa a recess at 9:35 P.M., and the meeting reconvened at 9:45 P.M. OLD BUS1NES.S: I (a) Planning Commission Resolution of Intention No. 65 was briefed by the Planning Director as to back- ground and the requirement to hold a-public hearing on this matter at the regular meeting of June 10, 1969, which fact will be advertized in the proper manner. The motion was made to adopt Planning Commission Resolution of Intention No. 65 for the purpose of holding said public hearing. MQ AY (b) This item has been continued to 27, 1969, as previously discussed in (c) The Planning Director advised a meeting would be held with the Buena Vista Lagoon adjacent property owners and he hoped to present the Specific Plan for a public hearing at the meeting on June. 10, 1969, (d) Regarding the status of the county-level NScenic Highway Plan", the Planning Director advised he would attend a meeting on May 15-, 1969, -at which time he would .be made aware of the more. current plans and will so advise the Commission at-a later date. ti0 es -9- NEW BUSINESS: (a) The Planning Director advised the Commission of .his desire to schedule an Adjourned Meeting to discus -the .conflicts involved in subject mobile home regula- tions. It was agreed the date of Wednesday, May 21, 1969 at 7:30 P.M. in the Planning Department Conferen Room would be most suitable for all concerned. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by proper motion at 1O:OO P.M. . ! Motion Ayes