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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-10-27; Planning Commission; Minutes"I i COMMISSIONERS CITY OF CARiLSBAD MINUTES OF MEETING: PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: OCTOBER 27, 1970 TIME: 7:30 P.M. Oblock PLACE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROLL CALL: City Staff members present: R. A. Johnston, Stuart Wilson, J. E. Spano, R. S. Osburn. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (a) The minutes of the regular meeting of October 8, 1970 were approved as submitted, by a motion receivins voice vote,approval. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS : None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (a) RECLASSIFICATION OF ZONE - to consider change frG R-A-IO to C-2: bne for Temporary Bank Facility and Parking Area - Applicant: Continental Service Company (for Bank of America.) Mr. Johnston presented the staff report of 10/"20/ referring to two wall exhibits depicting the 'general location, adjacent properties, access streets, etc. Th report presented the facts surrounding a desire to ~ locate a temporary branch bank at this location, for E ~ period of about two years, in line with a federal ~ license wh3ch requires such banking facility be in op- ~ eration by January 1, 1971. Therefore, the proper zoning is now being sought, wlth plans for a permaneni facility in conjunction with a large shopping center planned for the general area. The staff recommendation was for approval, subjec to certain limitations and conditions of development, which were also read. The secretary had no written correspondgnce to present and the chairman called for ~ the applicant of his representative. 1 was present, stating his organization represented the ~ Bank of America in these transactions for branch banks ~ He stated he had no comments at this time as the staff report covered all their requirements and was well- presented in his opinion. There were no others presen to speak in favor or in opposition and the public hear ing was closed. ~ MR. ROBERT KROLL of the Continental Service Co., Various of the Commissioners posed questions rega ing this planned facility and members of the staff wer on hand to clarify. Mr. Spano answered regardlng the water service for this facility, that the present Serv extends to El Camino Plaza and it will Be necessary to tear up El Camino Real to extend this service, which is planned for the Standard Oil CompanyEs station in the future. There is a main in at Haymar Drive which is planned for this temporary facilitie's use. There is an access problem as Haymar Drive is planned for access to the bank's facilities and the station; how- ever the main already in there is adequate for both uses. Mr. Harry Truax of E. Brian Smith Engineers was present and answered questions regarding the serviae station, which his firm is working on and for which a # Present Absent Votion ayes absent 3, Y- :e I X X X k ?I -1 i CITY OF -2- CARLSBAD zone change was approved over a year ago. He stated the City is presently reviewing a parcel map submitted by his firm for approval on this facility and the fees have all been paid for same. Commissioner Hermsen questioned the potential tsaffic pattern problem and a safety hazard involved, with the adding of additional uses off El Camino Real and with the existing traffic signals near the Plaza. The CountyJs widening program for El Camino Real was also commented on by Mr. Spano, in that the Highway Department has budgeted projects for widening El Camin Real at this location and traffic signal improvements at the Hwy 78/El Camino interchange. However, there is no date for such programs at this time. Mr. Hermsen stated he felt. the traffic safety would be impaired until such improvements are made, particularly regardi Southbound traffic from the bank. Mr. Truax agreed tha Southbound traffic has increased and this does affect the proposed Haymar Drive developments proposed. fie stated that there are two lanes open which are Being .utilized for Haymar Drive access. I Commissioner Palmateer reised questions about previously approved reclassifications with specific pl which do not always materialize and then do not lend themselves to other development. He directed questions to the applicant about the federal license being exten ded and why permanent plans are not available at this time. Mr. Kroll commented on the Bank of America 6s established practice with temporary branch banks, whit gives them time to establish the area's banking needs, the type of market, and type of facility and operation to include in a permanent branch. Also, that the plan for the proposed shopping center in this general area will not be available for some two years. He cited other such temporary facilities in Vista and Laguna Nigel and stated the permanent buildings are running. 0 to two years for finalization from the temporary One. Mr. Johnston pointed out the City's control under the specific plan for this temporary facility, as well as for the permanent one in the future. A motion was duly made to approve and recommend Planning Commission Resolution No. 680, for the reason shown below and subject to the conditions imposed fn Staff Report of October 20, 1970. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0.680 - A RESOLUTTON 0 THE CARLSBAD PLANNI'NG COMMISSION RECOMMENDTNG TO CITY COUNTIL CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-A-1OI000 TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)ZONE, ON PROPERTY LOCATED TWO HUNDRED FEET SOUTH OF SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF EL CAMTNO REAL AND HAYMAR DRIVE: further reading waived. Recommendatfon is made for the following reasons: (1) The reclassffic8 tion and specific plan as proposed will not be detrime. to surrounding properties, nor will it affect the ability to locate a permenent facility within a totall: planned shopping area. (2) The granting of subject ap- plication is in the best interests of the City of Carl bad. (3) Such development will not in any way be detri mental to the City or to the area, but will be an asse it0 it. ~ i , COMMISSIONERS T 1s ? lotion I yes lbsent a1 \ CITY OF -1 CMLSBAD -3- (b) SPECIFIC PLAN - to consider adoption of a Specifi Plan for Temporary Bank Facility and Parking Area(as Item A. above.) There being no correspondence, questions of the applicant, or discussion necessary from the Commissio the motion was made to recommend adoption of subject specific plan, in conjunction with above change of zone. The reasons for such recommendation and condit of approval shall Be the same as for subject Change o Zone. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 681 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR A TEMPOR. BANK OF AMERICA FACILITY AND PARKING AREA, ON PROPERT LOCATED TWO HUNDRED FEET SOUTH OF SOUTHEASTERLY CORNE. OF EL CAMINO REAL AND HAYMAR DRIVE; further reading waived. NEW BUSINESS: (a) CONTINUED - House Move Application - Memo from Building Department re proposed house move at 3121 Jefferson Street, Harold Anderson, applicant/owner. Mr. Osburn was present to cover this applicant's second request for house move at this location and stated the existing house is to be added onto and movl to another location on the lot, while a new house wil. be built in that first location on the lot, The prev. request in April 1969 had been denied account the ap- plicant's original plan was detrimental to surroundin properties. Mr. Osburn stated the new plans in his department for plan checking were satisfactory and compatible and he passed these to Che Commissioners for review of what is planned with the older house an the construction of the new house. Also, all buildin standards for this construction and remodeling will b met. The Commission agreed that the house move could now be approved if the Building Department could appr it and the motion was made to approve this applicatio for house move by Mr. Harold Anderson, 3121 Jefferson Street. (b) Memorandum - R. S. Osburn, Building Dept. , re req by Mr. Don. Pfafflin, concerning illegal land use ad- jacent to 4020 Park Drive. Mr. Osburn referred to his memorandum to the Plan, Commission (dated 10/22/70) as well as photographs wh. he passed through the Commission, regarding this prop( the storage sheds in question, and other problems in this area. Mr. Wilson stated he had received a telephone cal. that afternoon from Mr. Don Briggs& legal counsel, whc suggested a continuance Be requested in this matter tc allow time for a more satisfactory solution to be attc between Mr. Pfafflin and Mr. Briggs. The Chairman stated he agreed with this request for cont'inuance to the next regular meeting (November 1970) in that a public hearing was not in order wlthol COMMISSIONERS r- Motion Ayes Absent ns Y u S' Motion e Ayes Absent st pted Y 7 CITY OF CARLSBAD -4- all the most current facts. Mr. Osburn answered questions regarding the City': action in this matter in 1969, at the time these stori sheds were originally moved, which apparently was in error. He also now recommends the sheds not be moved to another location, but completely dismanted and eitl destroyed or otherwise disposed of, account they are very old, and cannot be brought up to code. Following these discussions, the motion was made to continue this matter to the meeting of November 20, 1970, to allow time for the City Attorney to act furtl in the matter. Mr. Wilson did comment that there is total agree- ment by all parties this is a poor use of the land with these storage sheds, but the City had issued a permit to move them and there were certain legal aspet to be considered if a satisfactory arrangement cannot be worked out between the parties involved. OLD BUSINESS: (a) 'Continued' Items Attachment - Planning Director reports: Mr. Johnston commented there were no changes reflected on the continued items listing, except undel Item 70.6 - Public Utility Zone: He stated a joint meeting between SDG&E Company representatives and the City Manager, City Attorney and himself would meet on Thurdday, October 29th to discuss this ordinance amenc ment. 70.22 Vehicle Parking Ordinance: Chairman Jose commen' there was little purpose to continue a work commlttee in this regard without the "model ordinances" from other cities to work from, as Mr. Wilson was to provic Chairman Jose also requested that the former item number for Buena Vista Lagoon for replaced on this li: as there was current activity on it and it should not have been dropped. (This is item 70.3) COMMITTEE REPORTS: (a) Chairman Jose commented on his recent attendance together with Commissioners Dewhurst and Hermsen .to several of the League of California Citles meetings, and he had. specific report material available on topi.< subjects of discussion, some of which he referred to Mr. Johnston for study. He also commented on the top; of discussion by some of the speakers, regarding plan1 commissions and commissioners. He stated very strong emphasis had been placed on commissions getting out ol the "rezoning business" and this type of application. He read excerpts from an article by Mr. Ely Broad, listing many timely musts of commissions to update anc improve their activities in a city. Commissioner Palmateer stated it was obvious to €u that the Planning Department in this Ci'ty was so advar in their thinking and planning for the City and he fei gratified that we;rwere so advanced of other communi'tic in the state. COMMISSIONERS e r Motion Ayes r Absent S d 1 S n9 ad Y \ " CITY . OF CARLSBAD -5- ADJOURNMENT: The motion was properly made to adjourn the meetil at 8:37 P.M., and approved by vaice vote. Respectfully submitted, RecoltdfXl g. /' Sdcretary COMMISSIONERS r Motion A yes Absent X