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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-01-11; Planning Commission; Minutesi "'. I MEETING OF: PLACE: DATE : TIME: CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 11, 1972 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: City staff members present: R. A. Johnston, L. A. MQ D. A. Agatep, J. E. Spano, J. B. Arnold, R. S. Osburn PRE ABS ¶ APPROVAL OF M1NUTE.S: The minutes of the regular meeting of 12-28-71 were approved as submitted. I ABS A motion was made to approve the minutes and the adjourned meeting of January 8, 1972 and to submit the Planning Director's report on La Costa to the City Council, with recommendation that steps for annexation proceed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: MOT AYE NOE ABS A letter was read by the secretary from Mrs. Betty Wollrich, Chairman of the Parks 81 Recreation Com- mission requesting that the Planning Commission meeting be adjourned to the evening of January 19, 197 ORAL COMMUNICATION: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: (a) Continued - REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF ZONE AND ADOPT10 OF A SPECIFIC PLAN - Reclassification in zone from R-1 to RD-M on property located on the NW quadrant of Tamarack and Jefferson for a 40-unit townhouse complex and adoption of a specific plan. Applicant: Mrs. Hisako Ikemi I """""" e"""""""""""""""""""- A letter from Mrs. Hisako Ikemi to the Planning Com- mission was read by Mr. Agatep. The letter requested that her application for rezoning and adoption of a specific plan be withdrawn. Amotion to accept with- drawal was made and accepted. I (b) Continued - TENTATIVE MAP - Request for approval of a tentative map for a 21-unit, 1-lot condominium for property located on Park Drive, being lots 65, 66, 67, and 68 of She1 ter Cove Map No. 5162. Appl icants: Difcon, Incorporated """""_ e""""""""""""""" 6"""" Mr. Agatep presented the staff's report of 1-11-72 which covered the situation in regardslto type of structures proposed, location, and recreation faciliti The report also listed reaspns, and conditions of approval. Mr. Agatep al.;s.o illustrated the proposal with graphics. .:,; "., The commission was informed that the height limit is 45 feet for the buildings. MOT AT E NOE ABS !S . COMMISSIONERS CITY OF CARLSBAD -2- 1 MR. HOWARD HUCKS, ,14130 Requerdo Drive, Del Mar, was present to represent the applicants. He said they agreed with everything proposed by staff, except for conditions 10 and 11 of the staff report in regards to the widening of Park Drive. They would' like to widen the street from the other side. Mr. Jack Arnold, City Manager, said that the city engineer, Mr. Hucks and himself had discussed the matter and it was agreeable with staff to change the condition and widen the street from the other side. Mr. Hucks answered several questions in regards to elevation of parking areas and the home owner's association. There was no one present to, speak either in favor or opposition to the proposal. The public hearing was closed at 7:50 P.M. Discussion ensued between the commissioners. Thh overall feeling was that the application was forth- right and conforms to all aspects of .the code. A motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 748, A resolution of the Carls bad City Planning Commission recommending to the City Council approval of a tentative map of Bristol Regency, Carlsbad Tract 71-7, subject to the conditions as outlined in the staff report of 1-11-72. MOT AYE NOE ABS (c) Conditional Use Permit - Request'for an extension of. the time limit of an existing conditional use permit on property located approximately two miles east of Palomar Airport and north of Palomar Airport Road. Applicant: Carlsbad Racawby Corporation """""""""""""""""""""""""" The chairman asked that in the conservation of time, one individual be designated to speak for the group and that speaking be limited to three minutes. Mr. Agatep read the staff report of 1-11-72. The technical report outlined the history of the raceway, location, and surrounding land uses. Also given were reasons and conditions of approval. There1:wkre nine letters submitted in favor of the proposal. The secretary read the names of those who submitted the letters. A letter received 1-11-72 in opposition, from Byron White, was read by the secretary. One of the letters in favor, from Mrs. Jun Cram, was read by the secretary. J. S. BELOND, 929 'Goldenrod, Corona Del Mar, was representing the applicant. He.said they have to know if the use permit will be extended before improvements are made on the property. He said if people don't have a place to race, they will race on the streets and,endanger themselves and other persons. He dis- cussed noise factors, and agreed to limit supercharge cars (.fuel burners) to twelve(l2) times per year. He urged the commission to grant the extension of the C.U.P. because he wants to develop and improve the COMMl SSIONERS COMMISSIONERS CITY OF CARLSBAD -3- racewhy into something Carlsbad will be proud to have. The following persons spoke in favor: Bob-Glomb, 3980 James Drive, Carlsbad P. D. Spellman,.l800 Toahe, San Marcos Stuart Peters, 18250 Carlsbad Court, Fountain Valley Larry Grismer, the raceway operator Snow Thornsbury, 808 Earth, Vista Gary Williams, 553 Emerald Drive, Vista Ken Castille, 1148 Waxman Drive Howard Hickman, 1205 N. Santa Fe, Vista The following persons spoke in opposition: Clarence H. Dawson, Rancho Agua Hedionda, El Las Monos Thomas W. Smith 111, 3180.Monroe, Carlsbad Jack Adams, 800 E. Washington, Escondido Vernon Peltter, Attorner from Vista representing Thibado and Carrillo property .......................... Don Briggs, Jr., 4115 Sunnyhill Drive, Carlsbad 'thought the request should be- continued at least another year to give adequate time to look into noise pollution. He also felt the C.U.P. should be reviewed each year. The public hearing was closed at 9:15 P.M. The commissioners discussed the proposal at length. The major consideration was how many years to extend the C.U.P. to allow the applicants to reinvest their money and develop the race-why, yet provide control over the raceway and promote adjacent land use compatibility. After further discussion, a motion was made to continu the request for ninety days or sooner to give staff time to review'all facets. The meeting was recessed for ten minutes and resumed at 9:53 P.M. (d) VARIANCE - Request for reduction in required front yard setback from twenty(20) feet to ten(l0) feet to ten(l0 feet in the rear yard to allow construction of a medical clinic, on property located at the NE corner of Jefferson and Home avenue; Applicants: Drs. Frei- burger, Tuomi, and Duff """~""n"-~""""""""""~"""n""" P arking and a reduction from twenty(20) feet to MOT ION AYES NOES ABSENT L j COMMISSIONERS CITY OF CARlLSBAD -4- Mr. Agatep gave the staff's report dated 1-11-72, and illustrated the request on graphics. The report also outlined reasons and conditions of approval. The applicant's representative, Mr. Endre Bartanyi,. . 3565 13th Street, Del Mar, made comments re building design and its compatibility with Carlsbad. He also answered questions regarding parking, etc. The commissioners agreed that the proposed medical clinic would be an asset to Carlsbad, but there was concern over'.the question of the request qualifying for a variance. In discussing the reasons for granting a variance, it was suggested that an amend- ment to the ordinance be considered so the City would have some flexibility in granting/denying variance requests. Mr. L. A. Moe, City Attorney, read the pertinent sections of the Code and discussed the possibility of future discrimination of this variance. .' ! After further discussion, it was decided that because of the reasons for the applicant's request, the variance could be legally granted. A motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 750, A Resolution of the Carlsbad City Planning Commission granting a Variance on Property located at the North- east corner of Jefferson Street and Home Avenue, for reasons and conditions as outlined in the staff report dated 1-11-72. Also that the R-P zone be reviewed and modified within a reasonable length of time. (e) VARIANCE - Request for reduction in required frontages from sixty(60.00) feet to twelve and one- half (12.50) feet on parcels B. and C, and a reductio1 in required lot size on parcels A, B, & C from 15,000 square feet to 13,920, 11,280, and 12,375 square feet respectively on property located northerly of Hoover Street between Highland Drive and Adams Street. Applicant: Robert 'Bangar """"""""-""""""""""""""""_ c-- Mr. Agatep presented the staff report of 1-11-72. The report outlined applicant's request, council policy or panhandle lot splits, and listed reasons for denial. There were three letters and one petition with 19 signatures submitted in opposition. The applicant's representa.$.i.ve, Mr. Harry Truax, 2656 State Street was presenc,,.to discuss the request and answer questions. J'.. .:,i There was no one present to speak in favor of the proposal. Mr. Hale French, '1275 Hoover Street spoke in oppositic The public hearing was closed at lor44 P.M. MOT ION AYES NOES ABSENT X I h I CITY OF CARLSBAD -5- ~~ The overall feeling among the commissioners was: that the variance would be detrimental tb the area, and that the request did not qualify for a variance. Commissioner Little asked that if two lots were created, instead of the three requested, would the requirements of the panhandle lot policy be met. Mr. Agatep informed him that the requirements would be met if divided into two lots. Therefore, the applicant was asked if he would like to continue the request until February 8, 1972, and revise his reques for two lots instead of three. Also giving the staff time to revise the staff report. The applicant agree so a motion was made to continue until Feb. 8, 1972. (f) AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN AND ADOPTION OF A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR GRADING - Request for an amendment to the Circulation Element ,of the General Plan and adoption of a Specific Plan for Grading on property located easter1.y of Jefferson Street between Highway 78 and north of the proposed Marron Road. Applicant: Bernard Citron """"""""-""""""~""""- 6"""""- .. Mr. Agatep read the staff report of 1-11-72 and explained the applicant's request on graphics. The technical report covered the situation re location, amendment of the General Plan Circulation Element, and drainage plans. Also listed iwkre reasons and conditions of approval. $el t cond scap ment miss Ther The applicant, Bernard Citron, 9173 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, Calif.$ was present to discuss his request and answer questions. He questioned conditions 1 & 2 of the staff report which pertain to landscaping and sprinkler plan requirements. At present time there is no water line, so the applicant that conditions 1 & 2 should be tied into ition 3 which would require him to provide land- ing and sprinkler plans as each phase of develop- occurs. After some discussion among 'the com- ion it was agreed that 'th'is was a reasonable reque e was no one present to speak in favor. Mr. Phillip Stanbro, 1801 Avocado Road, Oceanside, was present to clarify several questions in regards to (1) the percentage of the grade where the mountain will be cut away; (2) why the fill is being proposed to the west of Jefferson; and (3) what will happen to the old Jefferson Street. These questions were answered by the staff. Mr. Stanbro made several othe comments also. The public hearing was closed at 11:15 P.M. The commissioners disdussed the matter at length. Th had several questions of staff and the applicant in regards to grading plans and what impact the actual grading will have on the area and possible alternativ routes. The City Manager said that alternatives were discussed and it was decided that maintenanceiwould be too expensive. After further discussion, a motion was'made to adopt Planning Commission Resolutions No. 751 and 752 1 t I dr I 1 - S: r e, I e COMMISSIONERS - YOT ION \YES NOES RBSENT CITY OF CARLSBAD -6- for the reasons as listed in the staff report of- 141-22 and subject to conditions as outlined iri same report. Also that conditions 1 and 2 be re- written and tied into condition 3. ' ;r (9) AMENDMENT TO CARLSBAD ORDINANCE NO. 9060 - Request for an Amendment to City of Carlsbad Ord, 9060, Section 1612, and Mhnicipal Code, Title 21 Chapter 21.46, Section 21.46.130 Walls, Fences or Hedges. Applicant: Building Department ......................... Mr. Agatep presented a memo to the Planning Commis- sion explaining why another public hearing was being held on the amendment to Fences, Wa.11 , and Hedges. Due to failure of proper notification for the December 14, 1971 meeting the matter was con- sidered at the 1-11-72 meetilng (.proper notice being made). The Chairman asked if anyone was present to speak in opposition or favor. No one was present wishing to speak. The public hearing was closed at 11:50 P.M. After a short discussion, a motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 743, A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad recom- mending to the City Council the amendment of the City of Carlsbad Ord. 9060, Section 1612, and municipal Code, Title 21, Chapter 21.46, Section 21.46.130 Walls, Fences, Hedges. .- (h) Continued - Request for an amendment to the City of CarBsbad Ordinance No..9060, Section 1511; Municipal Code, Title 21 , Chapter 21.44, Section 21.44.130 regarding off-street parking in R-Zones. """-"""""""""""""""""""""" Mr. Agatep read a memorandum from staff requesting that the hearing on parking amendment be considered to permit additional time for the inclus1.on of standards for lots having sub-standard frontage of 50 feet or less. After a short discussion, a motion was made to con- tinue until the first meeting in February (Feb. 8, 1972). NEW BUSINESS: None f3: OLD BUSINESS: (a) 'Continued' Items Attachment 70.22 Nuisance Ordinance - Discussion ensued re the draft presented to the commission for their revi ew. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None COMMISSIONERS IOTION YES IOES IBSENT IOT ION W ES IOkS rBSENT 1OT I ON rY ES IOES rBSENT .. L a' CITY OF CARLSBAD -7- ADJOURNMENT: The.meeting was adjourned at 12:1..'0'A.M. by proper voice vote approval. Respectfully submitted, SANDRA L. LUCKY, Secretary f~ . COMMISSIONERS IOTION LY ES I O'E S [BSENT