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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-04-25; Planning Commission; MinutesIG COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS \ \ \ \ \%\%\A Wl MEETING OF: PLANN IR DATE : APRIL 25, 1972 PLACE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS TIME: 7:30 P.M. APPROVAL 0F.MINUTES: IIIIIII The minutes of the regular meeting of 4-11-72 were approved by proper voice vote as submitted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: None INoeS IIIIIII ORAL €OMMUNICATION: None I lllllll PUBLIC HEARINGS.: (a) Continued - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - Request for a C.U.P. to allow continuance of the Carlsbad Racewa Applicant: Carlsbad Raceway """"""""""""""-."""""""""""- Since this was a continuance of a closed hearing, the staff report was not read again. Mr. Agatep informed the commission that the applicant had sub- mitted a memo which outlined- the improvements. The Fire Chief 'submitted a report entitled, "Prel'l'mi. nary Plan and Operation Manual for Special Events at Carlsbad Raceway" which will be the guideline for special events at the raceway. There were several questions regarding signs on Palomar Airport Road, restroom facilities, and the enforcement of the conditions of the C.U.P. . Commissioner Little made several comments about the operation of the raceway. He attended several eyent and after observing the behavior of the crowds, etc. he withdrew any objections he had previously held. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed tmprovement of the raceway and the required cleanup time after an event. A reasonable time period for cleanu will A motion was made to approve Resolution No. 7!9 for the reasons as 'Eisted in the staff report and subject to. the conditions as outlined in said report and amended at the prevl'ous meetfng. In addition, the letter subml'tted by Mr. Grl'smer outlini.ng the improvements would be an added condition. (b) ZONE CHANGE - Request for a zone change fr'om R-1-10,000 and Industrial (M) to C-1 (neighborhood Commercial) and Industrial (M). Applicants: Financial Scene, IRc. """""""""""""-C--""""""""""""~ Mr. Agatep presented the staff report of 4-25-72, which covered the applicant's request and discussed surrounding zoning, location of the requested zone ~ change and listed staff recommendations, reasons 1 of approval, and conditions of approval. Several questions were clsrified hv staff rpaaydinq service stattons and screening equ'l'pment storage from the freeway as well as streets, etc. 2 given. Motion Ayes Noes Abstainec X X X X X X X CITY OF CARLSBAD COMMISSIONERS -2- The applicant's representative, Russ Richard, was present to diskuss his proposal and answer questions. He informed the commission that the purpose of the requested zone change was to conform w+tti surrounding and existing. zoning. No one was present to speak in favor or opposition to the proposal. ThQ public hearing was closed at 8:05 P.M. The commissi.on discussed the proposal. Several conditions were revised because either they were redund-ant or additional words were:needed for cTari- fication. A motion to app.rove Resolutipn.No. 776 for reasons Motion X 1-3 as listed in the staff report and subject to Ayes xxxxxxx the conditions of approval as amended by the commis- Noes sion, was made by Commissioner Dewhursf. (c> AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN & ADOPTION OF A SPECI- FIC PLAN - Request for an amendnlent to the Land Use Element(Residentia1 Density Portion) of the General Plan and Adoption of a Specific Plan on property east of Pi0 Pic0 Drive bounded by Elm Avenue arid Tamarack Avenue; Applicant: Planning Department """""""""""-""""""""""""""" The staff report was presented by Mr. Agatep. This report outlined the area under consideration for specific plan and General Plan amendment. Reasons and conditions of approval w'ere also given. Mr. Agatep illustrated the area to be considered for General. Plan amendment on graphics for the commission and audience. The proposal for the amendment to the General Plan for this area is for the residenttal land use ele- ment only and would not inhibit the development of complimenting commercial and professional uses along Pi0 Pic0 Drive. Ex5sting R-3 properties could develop to their potential. Mr. Arnold, City Manager, had questions regarding A. B. 1301, and if this plan would meet the require- ments. Mr. Arnold said that A. B. 1301 requires that zoning and General Plan must be in conformance. Mr. Oltinghouse discussed the staff's proposal and clarified several questions of the commission. Discussion ensued for a lengthy period. Commissioner Norman was concerned about those property owners holding R-3 property. Mr. Agatep informed him that R-3 property would remain the same. A. B. 1301 was discussed further. There was no one present to speak in favor or opposition. The public hearing was closed at 8:36 P.M. After further discussion, the Planning Director suggested that the matter be cnnti.nuerl until the next meeting to evaluate the ramifi~cations of A.B. 1301 and to seek legal counsel to clarify several questions. I I CI TV OF CWLSBAD -3- A motion was made to continue the public hearing until 5-9-72. ' (d) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - Request for a C.U.P. to allow parking of trucks, trailers, and equipment associated with Triangle Van and Storage located southerly of Beech Avenue, westerly of Roosevelt Street, and easterly of State Street. Applicant: Hazel I. Vickery ........................... The staff report was presented by Mr. Agatep. The surrounding zoning was' illustrated on graphics. Operation procedures of the Triangle Van and Storage were discussed.. The staff report listed reasons and conditions of appr'oval. The chairman had a questiaon regarding a time limit for the C.U.P. Mr. Agatep informed the commission that the appli.cant wanted the C.U.P. to be applied as long as the Triangle Van and Storage operation was there. If the use changes, then the C.U.P. woul expire. Several commissioners felt that a 5 year time limit should be set since we don't know how the downtown area is going to develop. Commissioner Dewhurst abstained because he owns property to the north of the requested C.U.P. proper The applicant's representative, Tom Wood, 810 Missto Avenue, Oceanside, was present to discuss the. request, answer questions and discuss the conditions Mr. Wood felt that several of the conditions were unreasonable. After discussfng these conditions with the commission and staff the problems were reso 1 ved . Commissioner Dominguez asked Mr. Wood if they had explored the possibility of a non-conforming use. Mr. Wood said that they had discussed this with the staff and it was agreed that they should come in with an application for a C.U.P. to solve the problems. Tony Howard-Jones, 3985 Park Drive spoke in favor of the re.quested C.U.P. The public hearing was clos at 10:09 P.M. There was no one present to speak in opposition. After further discussion, a motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 782 for the reasons as outlined in the staff report, and subject to the conditions as modified by the commission. Conditions 1, 3, and 8 would be a future street agreement condition. Conditions 3, 4, and 5 would be the same as the staff report. Condition #6 was modified to allow Roosevelt to be the primary entrance, and that vehicles shall move in a forward direction only. Condition No. 9 was reworded to read as follows: "The Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to review in 5 ,years with the possibility of an exten- sion to be considered at that time. COMMISSIONERS Motion Ayes Noes '. I Motion Ayes Noes Abstainec I I I 1 X X I - CITY OF -4- CARLSBAD The meeting was recessed at 10:12 P.M. and resumed at 10:21 with all present.' Commissioner Dominguez suggested that condition #7 of the previ.ous discussion be modified to issSude the word,' "generally" because occasionally interstate vehicl.es arriving at early hours would 'have to enter the parking lot and shut down. The commission approved the modification by proper voice vote. (e) TE-NTATTWE MAP - Request for a tentative subdivi- sion map for a 23-unit, 1-lot condominium development on property 1ocate.d on the westerly side of Ocean Street at Beech. Avenue. APPLICANT: KLITGAARD & BRAN """"""""""""""""""""""""""" The staff repo.rt was read by Mr. Agatep. This report covered.the situation regarding location, type of units being developed, etc'. .No variance would be required in either the side or front yard. The report listed reasons and conditions of approval. The secretary read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Nardelli, 2661 Garfield Street, approving the proposa on the basis thatpublic access to the beach be provided for. Mr. Agatep informed the commission that these would be 1 or 2-bedroom units and that they adequately conform to off-street parking. Mr. R. J. Klitgaard was present to answer ques'tions and discuss his proposal. He questioned several of the staff conditl'ons. These were clarl'fied by Mr. Spano, Assistant City Engineer. There was no one 'present to speak tn opposi.ti.on. Tony Howard-Jones, 3985 Park Drive, spoke l'n fsvor or the proposal. The public hearl'ng was closed at 10:48 P.M. A motion w,as made to adopt Resolutlon No. 781 for reasons as listed in the staff report and- subject to the conditions as modified. Condition #1 modified to read "southerly" instead of northerly. Condition.#4 - "at the discretion of the City Engineer" was added. Condition #6 - "These improvements shall be subject to the City Engineer" was added. (f) AMENDMENT TO CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF GENERAL PLAN - Request (initiated by Res. of Int. No 84) to amend the Circulation Element of the General Plan for the Inner City. Applicant: Planning Department """""""""""""""""""""""""" Mr. Olinghouse commented on the continuance request. He wanted to introduce the item as a public hearing and continue it so that the staff could get some input. Mr. Olinghouse illustrated the General Plan Circulation as l't exist now and illustrated the proposed changes and discussed them. COMMISSIONERS lotion \yes ibstained IN Motion Ayes Noes CITY OF CWLSBAD -5- The proposal was discussed by the commission and staff. Harry Truax, 4125 Harbor Drive, Carlsbadlwas present to discuss t.he pr0gres.s of the work committee. He informed the commission that the committee wanted more i-nput from the various groups and ,citizens. The chairman asked for those ,present to speak in opposition or in favor. Mr. Don Dunham, 3987 Alder, made several comments. He thought that cutting Beech Street through would be too- expensive (grade crossings, etc.) He informed the commission that the downtown merchants could not even put in.st'orm drains because of the lack of funds. He felt that to make' Beech Street a main artery was not good planning, The City Manager commented on the, grade crossings and the Public-Utilities Commissi,on. The commission informed Mr. Dunham that this was just one part of an overall plan for the rejuvination of the downtown area. Mr. Dunham felt the whole plan shwld be presented before anything was adopted. A motion was made to continue the item until the 2nd meeting in May, May 23, 1972. NEW BUSINESS: (a) Report from Building Inspector Mr. R. S. Osburn was present to inform the Planning Commission that several persons have registered complaints regarding their neighbor's -myroporum bushes which are .blocking off the air, sun and their ocean view, The City Manager informed Mr. Osburn that this was not a Planning Commission matter and that they could not do any,thing about it. OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Agatep informed the commission that a report will be presented on the status of each of the. continued items and how they relate to advanced palnning, at the next meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11:33 P.M. by proper voice vote. Respectfully submitted, COMMISSIONERS qotion !yes Voes Yotion Ayes