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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-08-22; Planning Commission; MinutesC MEETING OF: DATE: TIME: PLACE : PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 22, 1972 7:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROLL CALL: City staff members present: J. B. Arnold, D. A. Aga- tep, T. C. Flanagan, L. A. Moe, R. S. Osburn APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meet'ing of August 8, 1972 were approved by proper voice vote as submitted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: None ORAL COMMUNICATION: A motion was made to draft a resolution of commendation to Bill Smith for Services rendered while a member of the Plannfng Department. ' PUBLIC HEARINGS: (a) Continued - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - Request for a C.U.P. to allow. the establishment of an auto wrecktng yard to be located northerly of Ponto Road and easterl of Carlsbad Boulevard. Applicant: Eugene C. Chappee """"""""""""""""-""""-""""",-~ Mr. Agatep presented the staff comments and read the comprehensive staff report which outlined the back- ground and gave recommendation for denial. Conditions of approval were also listed in the event the Planning Commission decided to approve the C.U.P. According to the Planning Director, the General Plan does not call for any "MI' zone in that area. A question regarding the illegal land use itnd why this was not handled by the staff was answered by the City Attorney. . The City Attorney advised tfiat this be handled as any other C.U.P. and not to get into a discussion regarding the 'legalities. The secretary read the following correspondence: 1. a petition signed by 21 persons residing or owntng land in the Ponto area stating no objections 2. A letter from Norman Vetter, plus an enclosure from San Diego Consolidated Company was read. The applicant's representative, Mr. Norman Vetter, 810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, presented his comments. He outlined the background of the property and urged approval of the C.U.P. There was no one present to speak tn favor or opposition to the proposal. The public hearing was closed at 8:04 P.M. Time limitations were discussed with the appl in icant's representative in the event of approval. He said he felt 10 years would be reasonable for the review period, thus giving the applicant time to amortize his investment. The commissioners felt the problems of that area should not be compounded before a study is completed* COMMISSIONERS PRESENT ABSE.NT YOT ION 4YES YOTION 4Y ES COMMISSIONERS CI TC OF -2- CARLSBAJ Commissioner Little said he felt this land use was not compatible with beach-oriented property. He suggested that an environmental impact report be sub- mitted so that we can find out what the long range impact would be. The City Manager made comments regarding the effects of AB 1301 on general plan 'is. current zoning. After further discussion, a motion was made to adopt R.esolution No. 810, denying a request for a C.U.P. for reasons 1-3 as listed in the staff report. In addition, the Planning Commission stated that if this matter is appealed to the City Council that an environmental impact statement be presented prior to any approval. (b) Continued - ZONE CHANGE & SPECIFIC PLAN - Request for a zone change from R-1 to RD-M and .adoption of a Specific Plan on property located west of Carlsbad Boulevard and southerly of Palomar Airport Road. Applicant: Pacific View Development """""""""""""""""""""""-""" The Acting Planning Director illustrated the location of the property and discussed the proposal. He read portions of the staff report dated 8-22-72. Mr. John Mamaux; 1393 Basswood, representative of Pacific View Development, was present to.discuss the proposal and answer questions. He said that the height for Phase 2 and 3 had not been decjded yet, but that the plans would be revl'ewed by the Planning Commissi.on before any approval. Mr. Dale Nagle was present to gtve a slide presenta-. tion of the property and terrain. The sli.des illustrated how the buildtngs would look and showed architectural concepts. There was no one present to speak in favor or -r'n opposition to the proposal. Commiss.ioner Llttle had a quest.ion: regqrding the parking requirements for the proposed restaurant in building B. The applicant agreed to comply with the City parking requirements. The public hearing was closed at 8:33 P.M. Commiss'ioner Little commented that this plan was one of the finest developments proposed for beach propert, He also asked that a slide be submitted to the Plannl Department illustrating the architectural concept. If the plans change, then the Planning Commission will have further review of the project. After further discussion, a motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 814, subject to conditions 1-8 qs listed in the staff report, plus an addttional condi- tion requiring the applicant to meet the City of Carlsbad parking requfrements. p MOTION AYES NOES J MOT I ON AYES NOES COMMISSIONERS CIT\ OF .. -3- CARLSBAu The meeting was recessed at 8:42 and resumed at 8:58 with all commissioners present. Chairman Jose suggested that in an advisory capacity a memo be submitted to the City Council regarding the Chappee C.U.P. If approved, the Planning Commiss suggest the'C.U.P. be granted for 5 years. A motion was made to this effect. (c) SPECIFIC PLAN &.TENTATIVE MAP - Request for approval of a Specific Plan and Tentative Map on 1.6: acres lying on the westerly side of Jefferson Street dpposite Las Flores Drive.. Applicant: Bruce Farley Corporation """"""""~""""""""""""""""~"" Mr. Agatep reviewed the staff report and commented that an envfronmental impact statement had been ' submitted by the applicants. The commissioners made several comments regardlng Buena Vista Lagoon. Mr. Ralph Rendon, Vice President for Bruce Farley Corp. 1521 Hotel Circle West, San Diego, California, was present to discuss the proposal and answer any questions for the commission. He said tfiey were fn. agreement with the conditions of the staff report. He said the closest point of the property ltne to the lagoon is approximately 35 feet. The following persons were present to mqRe comments: 1. Loretta Mlller - representing Mrs. Alexander [her mother). She had several questions regarding view obstruction, setbacks, etc. These questions were answered by the staff. 2. Sam Henry, 2225 Nob Hill Driye,' questioned the access to the property. He also asked Row much ftlli would be required to provide access to the property. He urged the commission to consider 411 the problems before approving this project. He sal'd Re was not in favor of the project. 3. David Dinius, who owns property to the south of the proposed project was present to speak l'n opposl.- tion. He opposed on the basis of spot zonl'ng, undesirable type of development tn a restdential area, and 'he feels his property will be land locked. ,The public hearing was closed at 9:21'P,M. Discussion ensued among the commtssioners. Comml'ssl'o Little suggested that a conditfon be added regardl'ng TV'antennas, restricting them because of the bird ltf Commissioner Norman suggested that cable TY provfsjon be added. Commissioner Dominguez felt that RD-M zoni could have been utilized thus gtving us more control over the project, After discussion, a motion was made to adopt Res. No. 820 approving the Specific Plan and Tentative Map for reqsons as listed in the report, and subject to MOTION AYES nNOES 'r COMMISSIONERS CI T\ OF -4- CARlLSBAu conditions 1-3 plus an added condition regarding the installation of a master antenna. (d) ZONE CHANGE - Reclassification from C-2 (General Commercial) to RD-M [Residentfal Density-Multtple] on four lots located on the east side of RoosevClt Street between Oak Avenue and Pine Avenue. Applican Thomas Monreal """~""""""""""""""""""""""- Mr. Agatep presented the staff report and commented that a letter had been subml'tted to the adjoi'nl'ng property owners asking if they wished a rezoning of their property concurrently so they could upgrade their existing buildings, etc. . Mr. Agatep sal'd that there were two alternatives: 1. Consider the Monre, property separately. 2. Contl'nue this and considoer all the property concurrently. Discussion ensued among the commissioners regarding spot zoning, downzoning, etc. The commIssToner-s felt that this applicatioh should be heard indl'vtdua and that the other property should be surveyed in the vicinity and recommendations made by the Plannin Department. Mike Stromb, representative of the applicant, was present to discuss the project and answer questions. He said that he was working with Oakley ParRer l'n designing the project. He. urged approval of the zone change so that the appltcant could upgrade hl's property. Mr. Ron Nevarei; was present to voice his concern ov the zone change. He owns commercial property across the street and does not want to do anythPng to harm the value of his property. Chairman asked if any revision was underway regardin the distance of notification regarding zone changes, etc. The current distance is 300 feet from the proposal, but he feels that the distance should be more. This matter had been considered before and a suggestion was made to increase the dtstance. Mr. Agatep said that the revision had not been made yet. After discussion, a motion was made to adopt Resolut No. 821, approving a zone change on subject property for reasons as listed in the staff report. A rider was attached to this-motion that when the area is analyzed, the Planning Department do so by personal contact and explain all the rqmiflcations involved to the people in the vici'nity. NEW BUSINESS: 1. House Move - From 2601 Ocean Avenueiito 2455 Mountain View Drive. Owner: Ei.ner MO"" """""""""""""""""~"""-.~-,"",",",~ Mr. Osburn, the Building Ins ector, was.present to make comments and anwer ques!lons. MOTION AYES NOES I MOTION AYES NOES CI T\r - OF CAF?LSBAL~ - 5- COMMISSIONERS I He said that the house meets City requirements except for a few minor things which will be corrected, After a short discussion, a motion was ma'de to approv the house move with the added condition that none of the existing trees be disturbed. 2. Review of existing Conditional Use Permit - Marion Lefferdink Mr. Agatep made comments regarding the review of the existing Conditional Use Permit. Several minor items were discussed, i.e, parking, any problems reported. After a short discussion a motion was made to approve the extension u'ntil December 31, 1975 subject to conditions 1-7 in the staff report. """"""""""""""""""""""""""- A letter from Fred C. Sproul Homes was .discussed by 'Mr. Agatep. They are asking for waiver of the 6 foot high masonry wall as required in the Specific Plan. Mr. Agatep wanted to know what the Planning Commissio wanted to allow them to do. The commission said they felt the requirements of the orriginal Specific Plan should be met, and saSd that if the future, matters of this nature should be hand-led in house by the staff. I OLD BUSINESS: Mr.. Agatep commented on the report on the South Coast Asphalt.Plant C.U.P. which had been subml'tted by the staff. The memorandum regarding the court case i'nvolvl'ng I schools was also read and djscussed brleflv. I There was nothing to report on the continued items at COMMITTEE REPORTS: None 1 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned ah+18:48 P.M. until Septemb 8, 1972 at 8:OO'A.M. in the CTty Manager's conference room by proper voice vote motion. I Respectfully submitted, KY, +???&e Recording SeEtary NOTION AYES , NOES MOTION AYES NOES IC hmen t . * MOTION AYES NOES