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MINUTES OF MEETING:
DATE OF MEETING:
TIME OF MEETING:
PLACE OF MEETING:
OF CARlLSBAD
PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 11, 1970
7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ROLL CALL:
Vice-chairman Gullett conducted the meeting. City sta
members present: W. C. Baldwin, J. E. Spano, H. T.
Cook, E. J. Olinghouse, Stuart Wilson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the regular meeting of 7-28-70 were ap-
proved as corrected, by a motion receiving voice vote
approval.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(a) VARIANCE - To consider Reduction in Lot Frontage
from 60 to 20 feet, to allow llPanhandle" Lot Split, on
East Side of Monroe Street, between Magnolia Ave and
Park Drive; Applicants: City of Carlsbad and Kathryn
D. McGinnis.
Mr. Olinghouse read the technical Staff Report
dated 8-05-70, covering the- history for this parcel
of land which formerly was a reservoir in the City's
water system, but is no longer used and is for sale.
The developer wishing to purchase this land can utiliz
it as three R-1 lots of a minimum 7,500 sq.ft. each.
The staff recommendation was to approve this request
for a "Panhandle" Lot Split, subject to certain condit
as itemized in section IV of'this report.
The secretary read one opposing letter*from Mr. &
, Mrs. James R. Einum, Honolulu, Hawaii, and who's lot
i is adjacenti to the subject parcel. Mr. Einum was also
~ concerned about the existing easements lCMWD and SDG&E
which are also a part of their property and which they
want removed. There were no others opposed present in
the audience.
REV. DEWAYNE WALKER, an adjacent pr0pert.y owner,
stated he represented some 3 or 4 families in the area
who look forward to the removal of the old reservoir
in order to clean up the property. He did want clarifi
tion of the disposition of existing City fence -- whet
the City would decide the future of same, or this. woul
pass to the new owner/developer.
MR. JOSEPH PARISI., 305 Elm Avenue, represented Mr
Miles Strand of 3859 Monroe Street, across and Souther
of the subject property, who wished to speak in favor
of this variance request.
MR. JAMES MC GINNIS, husband of the applicant in
this matter, was present and stated the fence would be
left standing as at present, in answer to Dr. Walker's
question. Also, he plans to build three nice homes,
which would be a definite asset to the existing neighb
hood. The public hearing was then closed at 7:42 P.M.
COMMi SSIONERS
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The Commission questioned the City Attorney regar
ing the various easements now existing on this parcel
and he stated the City should take affirmative action
to vacate the easements to the new owner, following ac
tion on this pending application. He also saw no prob
in this action.
Commissioner Palmateer referred to the City's
general policy regarding "Panhandle" lot splits and
stated it appeared this variance was a good means of
approaching this property's use. There was additional
clarification required on Condition (dl requiring a
six months' time limit for removal of the old reservoi
which Mr. Olinghouse stated was primarily for safety.
Mr. Baldwin volunteered that the prospective owner has
stated he will begin dismantling operations on the old
reservoir immediately.
The motion was duly made to approve this applicat for variance, Planning Commission Resolution No.671,
for the reasons and subject to conditions given in the
Staff Report of 8-05-70.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0.671 - A RESOLUTION
OF THE CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING A
VARIANCE ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF
MONROE STEET, BETWEEN PARK DRIVE AND MAGNOLIA AVENUE,
REDUCING THE REQUIRED FRONTAGE FROM 60 TO 20 FEET, as
identified by title only and further reading waived;
Reasons for approval are as follows, and conditions of
approval are as itemized in Section IV (a thru g) of
Staff Report dated August 5, 1970: Reasons: (1)The pr
posed division of land meets all requirements of the
City Council policy regarding "Panhandle" Lot Splits.
(2) The unusual configuration of subject parcel warran
the granting of a "Panhandle" variance. (3) The granti
of such variance will not be materially detrimental to
the public welfare nor injurious to the property or im
provements in such vicinity and zone in which this
property is located. (4) The granting of such variance
will not adversely affect the Comprehensive General
Plan of the City.
NEW BUSINESS:
(a) RESOLUTION OF INTENTION N0.73 - To consider setti public hearing date for 8/25/70 for Supplement No. 1
to Housing Element of General Plan - Mobile Home Growt
Mr. Olinghouse briefed the Commission on the vari
responses from the industry and an industry newspaper,
stating he felt we could now set a.public hearing date
for this item. The motion was duly made and approved
to adopt ROI#73,setting public hearing date for 8-25-7
following the proper public notice.
OLD BUSINESS:
70.2 Garfield Area Zone Change and General Plan Amen
Ment: Mr. Olinghouse referred to the new map
mailed to the Commission and also presented in
color code on the wall, covering names, types o responses, location of property, as result of t
complete mailings on these two matters. He pre
sented the staff recommendations and asked for
a resolution of intention for hearing those pro
COMMISSIONERS
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ties desiring it. Discussion was given other aspects of the general plan amendment, prior to
a motion to continue to the meeting of 8-25-70,
to draft the required resolution of intention.
70.3 Buena Vista Lagoon Study: Planning Director to
handle-Continued.
70.4 Mobile Homes Study: Public Hearing set for
August 25, 1970.
70.5 Density Study: Continued with 70.2 above to
8-25,-70 meeting.
70.6 Public.. Utility Zone: Planning Director reportec
that SDG&'E representative and work committee me'
on August. 7th and additional information has bet
received from the utility company. He will pre;
resolution of intention for later public hearin!
70.8 Scenic Corridor: Continued
70.11 Problem Area Zoning Study: With CIC for study
70.12 Revised General Plan - Aqua Hedionda Lagoon Amel
70.20 Revised General Plan: Department project - Sep;
70.21 Review of Harbor Report: Long-range project in
project.
ment: Public Hearing set for August 25, 1970.
October presentation.
Planning Department.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Commissioner Little discussed the recently formt "Pollution Commission" which will meet during Septembel
He felt liaison from the Council and the Commission wot
certainly be desirable f.or this important group to keel
current with their activities and advise on commission
and council activities.
Mr. Olinghouse brief on the activities of this
commission and added he agreed strong liaison would be
needed. Mr. Little hoped a very definite imput of in-
formation would be forthcoming from this new commissiol
in the form of reports, etc..
ADJOURNMENT: The motion was properly made and agreed
by voice vote approval to adjourn at 8:08 P.M.
Respectfully submit A fied8
Nancy YZkd/ Jo L ander, Recording
/Secretary
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