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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-02-13; Planning Commission; MinutesI .. r CITY OF CARLSBAD MEETING OF: DATE: TIME: PLAGE: PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 13, 1973 7:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS I ROLL CALL: I City Staff members present: D.A. Agatep, T.C.Flanagan, David D. Meyer, Michael C. Zander I APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of January 30, 1973 MOTION were approved as submitted. AYES NOES I WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: I ORAL COMMUNICATION: None Mr. Alex McDonald, Attorney for,Mid-Continent Properti requested*to be heard regarding changes in their plans for development of property., subject of application 'on file in City Planning Department. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (a) Continued - ZONE CHANGE & TENTATIVE MAP - 'Request for reclassifcation in zone from R-1-15,000 to R-1-7,500 and approval of a Tentative M'ap for a 166-lot residentdal development, Carlsbad Tract Applicant: J.W. Klug, Developer 72-28. . .."_ ."_ c - I. .Pannmia, Owner """"""""""""""""""""""""""" Mr. Agatep presented the staff report which outlined I their recommendation for approval based on infoma$bn'.-i received from the Engineering Dept. (A.M.V. Traffic Analysis) re: circulation problems posed by develop- ment at end of Skyline, Clearview and Sunnyhill Drives 1 As a.result of a lengthy discussion between Staff and MOTION the Commission it was the decision of the Commission AYES 1 to re-open the public hearing. NOES 1 Mr. John Klug, d&@wPfEt, Beach, the developer, was heard by the Commission. He advised that he concurred with recommendations of Staff and that additional right-of-way would be dedicated to make Hillside Drive 84 feet.wide when necessary, and requested Commission acceptance of one of the three recommendations made in the traffic analysis. Mr. Jim McNair, 1811 Valencia Dr., Carlsbad, requested to be heard to express his concern for traffic problem:; the extension of Hillside will cause for the Laguna ..Riviera 'area. Mrs. Betty Tay'lor, 4240 Clearview Drive, Carlsbad, requested that instead of the 7,500 sq. ft. minimum lot site requested by the applicant, and the 9,500 sq. ft. lot size recommended by the Staff, that lot sizes be kept at 12,000 sq. ft.. Mr. David Thompson, Carlhbad Highlands, explained felt that a permanent connector street should be used for emergency purposes only and not asdmain thorough- fare. . that he was not directly opposed to the project but CITY OF CARLSBAD Mrs. Betty Buckner, 4880 Hillside Dr., Carlsbad, ex- pressed her concern for increased traffic on Hillside. There was a short rebuttal by Mr. Klug re: the extensi of Hil3s.ide Dr.. and the suggestion that Hillside be made to cul-,de-sac on the southeast border of the pro- posed project. There was no further testimony, either in favor of, or in oppositdon to the application+ and the public hear- ing was closed at 8:40. Afte.r a short discussion the Commission voted to ap- prove the Zone Change reque'st (R-1-15,000 to 9,500 sq. ft. as recommended by Staff), and also , to approve Tentative Map CT 72-28, per conditions contained in Staff report. (b) Continued - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - Request for a.C.U.P. to allow the utilization of a modular office building as an intertm addition to the existing professional building at 1965 Roosevelt Street. Appl i cant: Carlsbad'Professional Bu.ilding James M. Baiser ........................... Staff requested that this item be tabled as Resolution of Intention No. 89, to be discussed later in the meeting, refers to such a use and that this item could be advertised for later pub1i.c hearing when these pro- visions are-m.ade. The Commission approved Staff's request. (c) AMENDMENT TO TITLE 2i OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 21.40 (SIGNS) Appl'icant: Initiated by Staff. """"""""""""""""""""""""""" Mr. AgateD presented the staff report on the proposed Sign Ord. Revision. He advised the Cornmissi-on that a report had been received from the City Attorney and that two amendments had been recommended - 1.) tbt; 15, 1973- and 2.) that motels and hotels in the R-3 Zone be gjven the same consideration as those in com- mercial zones. He also.recommended a comprehensive sign review, and that this revision should be present( to the sign committee before formal preseetation to the Co'mmission and City Council. Also, that this should be accomplished during the period Feb. 12, ,197: to October 15, 1973. 5 the amortization period be extended to October Mr. Sol Foreman of Ocean Manor who worked with the si! committee expressed his agreement that thene were man! inconsistencies in the sign ordinance and that staff should have sufficient time to work them out. Mr. Joe Parisi, 3344 Seacrest, Carlsbad, member of thf sign committee, advised that he concurred with the recommendations of staff but requested that the time extension for conformance for existinq signs be ex- tended to 10 years. He advised that a petition was tc n YOTION \YES NOES YOTION 4YES NOES '4OT I ON 4Y ES NOES COMMl i SSIONERS .' .. CITY OF CARLSBAD * be presented requesting consideration for a grand- father clause for signs issued permits prior to the enactment of the current ordinance and that the 60 merchants listed on the petition had requestdn a 10 year moritorium. Mr. Harry Truax, 4125 Harbor Dr., Carlsbad, expressed his agreement with tke recommendations of staff. Mr. Foreman then presented the petition for the con- sideration of the Commission. After a short discussion the public hearing was close at 9:15 P.M. A motion was made for resolution to be presented to the City Council recommending amendments to Code Sections 21.40.070 (extension of time) and 21.40.080 (Modify Sign Ord. re: Motels and HoCiils 1, and the motion carried. A.m&til)h WAS then made ta recommend to City Council a comprehensive review of the Sign Ordinance. At this time another motion was made to prepare Reso- lution of Intention upon completion of review of Sign Ordinance. ~~ Chairman Dominguer called.for recess at 9:25 P.M. All those present at the time of recess were again present when the meeting was reconvened. (d) ZONE CHANGE NO. 103 - Request filed by C.lnlilliam Dealy and Ruth H. Dealy for a Change of Zone from R-A to C-1 on property located on the east side of Avenida Encinas, north of Palomar Air- port Road. """""""""""""""""""""""""" Mr. Meyer, Assistant Planner, presested the staff re- port which set forth reasons for recommendation for approval. He also advised 0f.a written request for denial of the request from Burroughs Corporation. Mr. Bruce Stallard, 1220 India St., San Diego, the applicants representative, explained that this was an interim use only and in keeping with the uses re- commended in the area. ' There was no one to speak in favor of, or in oppositi to the request for change of zone and the public hear dng was closed at 9:50 P.M. Without further discussion, motion was made to approv the zone change and the motion carried. 10T I ON \YES IOES IOTIQN 4Y ES VOES IOTION 1Y ES lOES I IOTION iY ES IOES 4El RS l CITY OF CARLSBAD (e) SPECIFIC PLAN N0.103 - Request filed by b.Willia Dealy for approval of a Specific Plan to deviPloF a mobile home sales facility onproperty located eesthof Avenida Encinas, north of Pdlomar Air- port Road. ........................... The staff report was presented by Mr. Meyer setting out reasons and conditions for approval. There was one question re: landscaping buffer in the area of the project ... There was no one to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request and the public hearir was closed at 9:55 P.M. Without further discussion, a motion was made to ap- prove the Specific Plan and the motion carried. (f) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 75 - Request filed bJ C. William and Ruth H. Dealy for approval of a use permit to develop a mobile home sales facil- ity on property located on the east side of Avenida Encinas, north of Palomar Airport Road .......................... Mr. Meyer presented the staff ,mport recommending approval of this application. He advised the Com- mission that it was the granting authority and that th.e motion should reflect eith.er approval or denial. The C.U.P. was applied for a period of three years. The public hearing was closed at 1O:OO PM without op~ There was no discussion by the Commission and the motion made to approve-the C.U.P. carried. (9) ZONE CHANGE NO. 101 & E.I.S. REPORT - Request filed by Covington-Coninmark for approval of a Change of Zone from R-1 (15,000) to P-C (Planned Community) on 12.9 acres of real property on the southerly side of Admas Street, easterly of Hoover Street. .......................... Mr. Meyer presented the staff report outlining their reasons PO~ ceodmhthoding approval of the request for zone change . The E.I.S. was submitted in conjunctio with the request for Change of Zone and it was advise that this project could have substantial impact on th environment and that the City must take the responsi- bility for planning for the entire area as the appli- cants responsibility would, not extend beyond the peri meter of the project. Measures to lessen any adverse effects on the environment were set out in the staff report. Questions were raised by the Commission re: public access to the lagoon area. Mr. Bill Zongker, Coninmark, San Diego, the applicant concurred with the recommendations and conditions set out by staff. MOTION AYES NOES 9821 8ff. YOTBON RYES NOES . SIONERS .c 7 CITY OF CARLSBAD (5) Mr. Bert Alden, Adams Street, Carlsbad, inquired if the northeast side of Adams would be affected by the re-zoning. Mr. Kenneth Capps, Hoover Street, Carlsbad, expressec his cooeern for the change in density from low to high density. Mr. Don Huffman, 431 Highland Dr., Carlsbad, advised that he was ocncerned how this development would affect the wrrounding property owners and that the current owners should be considered first. There was no one else present to speak in favor of ov in opposition to the application and the public hear- ing was closed at 10:15 P.M. After a short discussion Chairman Dominguez advised the Commission that the first action to be taken on this matter would be to accept the E.I.S. or to re- ject it. A motion was made to accept the report and the motion carried. (Abstaining vote due to RetkreF ceiving copy of E.I.S.). The motion to approved the request for ZonecChange carried. (h) SPECIFIC PLAN NO. SP-102 - Request filed by Cov- ington-Coninmark for approval of a Specific Plat to develop a 190-unit condominium pooject on 12.9 acres of land area between Adams Street an( Agua Heidonda Lagoon, easterly of Hoover Street, """"""""""""""""""""""""""- The staff report was presented by Mr. Meyer setting out the reasons and conditions for approval of the proposed project. Mr. Richard Haugh, Architect, San Diego, made a brief presentation on behalf of the applicant.- .. A letter was preseated from S.D.G. & E. requesting that a condition be added requiring that the appli- cant enter into an agreement with the City and S.D.G. & E. for the purpose of obtaining recreational right to tbe surface waters of the Upper Agua Hedionda Lagoon. There was no one present to speak in favor of or in opposiiton to the proposed project and the public hearing was closed at 10:45 P.M. A motion was then made to approve the application anc the motion carried, subject to the conditions out- lined by staff(inc1uding S.D.G. & E. 'request). (7a) TENTATIVE TRACT CASE NO. CT 73-1 - Request filec by Covington-Coninmark for approval of a one-101 subdivision to allow development of a 190 unit condominium project on 12.9 acres of land betwef Agua Hedionda Lagoon, easterly of Hoover Street* .......................... This item on the agenda was requested to be heard oul of order as the application was made in conjunction with the request for Zone Change and Specific Plan. COMMISSIONERS VOTE OF MOTION AYES NOES ABSTAIN VOTE OF MOTION AYES NOES *. MOT I ON AYES NOES k CITY OF 7 CMLSBAD The staff report was presented by Mr. Meyer and out- lined reasons and conditions for approval of the pro- posed project, known as Hedionda Point. There was no one present to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request and the public hearing was closed at 10:55 P.M. Without 'further discussion, a motion was made to ap- prove Tentative Map CT 73-1 and thb motion carried. ~~~ ~~ ~ ~ (i) SPE-CIFIC PLAN NO. SP-101 - Request filed by Arthur Doty - ECO West for approval of a Specifi Plan to allow development of an apartment comple ooosfsting of twenty (20) two-bedroom units. """""""""""""""""""""""""" Mr. Meyer presented the staff report setting out thei reasons and conditions for approval. He explained that all environmental requirements had been submited and reviewed. There was no one present to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request and the public hearing was closed at 11:OO P.M. There was a short discussion by the Commission re: th absence of the applicant or his representative as the were several questions they would liked to have asked A motion was made at this time to approve the appli- cation and the motion was denied. A short discussion took place at this point during which the Commission decided they should give the applicant time to be heard and not to deny the appli- cation because he did not make an appearance. A motion was then made to reconsider the application '.; and the motion carried. After a brief discussion between the Commission and staff, a motion was made to continue this item to thc meeting 6f February 272 1973. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT/PLAZA DEL NORTE - Planning Department """""""""""""""""""""""""" The Final Environmental Impact Report Analysis was presented to the Commission by Mr. Agatep. Mr. Agatc explained that their analysis was based on the envir- onmental information submitted and recommended Com- mission acceptance. A motion was made to this effecl and the motion carried. M A OTION YES NOES e MOTION AYES NOES MOT I OM AYES NOES MOTION AYES NOES MOT I ON AYES NOES COMMISSIONERS 1 I 1 I 1 1 i b { n I K P X X X X X X X CITY OF CMLSBAD ~~ (b) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT/LAGUNA RIVIERA - Planning Department """""""""""""""""""""""""" Mr. Agatep presented the staff"report on the E.I.S. submitted by Kamar Construction Co. He advised that staff had Ooml~a.~&cd-c certain other individuals re- garding the information submitted and that they were of the opinion it was sufficientand that the impact of the proposed project would not reflect any sub- stantial adverse effects on the environment. It was recommended by staff that at such time as development actually occurrs that additional information would have to be submitted to the Regional Commission. There was a short discussion after which a motion was made to accept the E.I.S. and the motion carried. (c) RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 89 - Amendment to Section 5.24.145 and an addition to Title 21 of the Carlsbad. Municipal Code regarding the tem- porary use of trailers or mobile homes for com- mercial offices. Initiated by Planning Department .......................... This resolution was preseated for the consideration of the Planning Commission and, a motion made to ap- prove the amendment, and hearing to consider same, carried. (d) RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF BY-LAWS - Planning Commission .......................... It was agreed that work was still needed on the By- Laws and that at such time as the necessary revisions were made, this item would be placed on the agenda for consideration. ~~~~ ~~ ~ NEW BUSINESS (b) TENTATIVE TRACT CASE NO. CT 72-37 - Request file by Carlsbad Beach and TWWb: Club Partnership for approval of a %uBdfJitston ~! to facilitate the development of a maximum of 84 oncdominiums unit on 2.91 acres of land area on the east side of Carlsbad Blvd, south of Sequoia. """""""""""""""""""""""""" i Planning Department requested? continuance of this item to the meeting of February 27, 1973. Motion to this effect carried. COMMISSIONERS IOTION \YES JOES vlOTION 4Y ES VOES \YES 3 2 YOTION AYES NOES . .. 'C CITY CARLSBAD (c) TENTATIVE TRACT CASE NO. CT 72-38 - Request file by Seaview Partnership for approval of a one-lot subdivision to facilitate development of a maxi- mum of 41 condominium units om 0.92 acres of lan area on theQst side of Carlsbad Blvd, south of Tamarack Avenue. """""""""""""-""""""""""""" Planning Department requested continuance of this item to the meeting of February 27, 1973. Motion to this effect carried. LATE ITEMS None The meeting was then adjourned at 11:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, A,. & Liz Espl, Recording Secretary COMMISSIONERS 4OTION 9Y ES NOES 4Y ES .