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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-07-26; Planning Commission; Minutes1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS TELEPHONE: (714) 729-1181 JULY 26, 1978 PAGE ON (1) Citp of CarIsbab I. CALL TO ORDER - 7 : 00 P . M. by Vice-chairman woodward. 11. ROLL CALL - Commissioner Rombotis absent Commissioner Wrench absent Commissioner L'EIeureux late in arriving 111. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF July 12, 1978 There not being a voting quorum at the start of the meeting the approval of the minutes was tabled until later in the evening upon the arrival of Commissioner L'Heureux. A motion passed approving the minutes with the clarification that the reason Commissioner L'Heureux abstained from voting on matters EIR-403 and GPA-51 (A) and (B) was due to the fact that he has, in the past, represented landowners who have property contigious to, or who are in the same drainage basin as the Calavera Hills project. APPROVED MOTION: L'Heureux SECOND : Larson AYES : Commissioners Woodward, Schick, Larson ABSTAIN: Commissioner Jose IV . V. VI. APPROVAL OF FESOLUTIONS Due to the lack of a voting quorum Resolution No. 1455, V-281, Graphic Solutions, was tabled until later in the meeting at which time the fallowing action was taken: APP~OVED MOTION: L'Heureux SECOND: Larson AYES: Commissioners L'Heureux, Woodward, Larson, Schick ABSTAIN: Commissioner Jose WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Don Rose circulated a letter from Robert C. Ladwign, of Rick Engineering Company, regarding GPA-53, Public Utility Revision. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Due to the lack of a voting quorum staff requested that the agenda items be rearranged as herein indicated. r..... I PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS July 26, 1978 PAGE TWO (2) VII. CONTINUED PUBLIC KEARINGS Commissioner Jose related that due to the fact that there were no tapes on the last meeting that he did not feel knowledgeable on the continued public hearing items GPA-51 and GPA-53 and therefore would abstain from voting. A. V-282, John A. McDonald Mr. Don Rose gave the staff presentation. Mr. John McDonald, applicant, explained that due to the unique size and shape of the lot, providing parking on site would be impossible. He also questioned as to why sidewalks were necessary. Mr. Jere Riddle, Engineering Department, related that those persons parking on Lincoln would need a walkway in order to navigate to and from the restaurant. Commissioner Larson expressed concern over the mature Eucalyptus trees present on the property. Mr. Jere Riddle related that there is no Precise Plan of the street improvements but there is no intent to remove the trees. A motion passed approving V-282 based on staff's findings and pursuant to the conditions as outlined in the staff report. The motion also noted the addition of the words "street lights" on page three, paragraph three, after the word "Driveway*", in the staff report dated July 26, 1978. APPROVED MOTION : Larson SECOND: Schick AYES: Commissioners Larson, Schick, Woodward, Jose B. CUP-42.(F) , Herb Motz Mr. Don Rose gave the staff presentation. Commissioner Larson asked if there was sufficient parking available. Commissioner Jose questioned if the sanitary facilities had been approved by the San Diego County Health Department. Mr. Rose indicated that there was sufficient parking and that the County would notify us upon approval of the sanitary facilities. h 'PLANNING COMMISSION MI&. LS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS July 26, 1978 PAGE THREE ( 3) CUP-42, Herb Motz (cont'd) Mr. Herb Motz, applicant, related that the project was a recreational facility similar to the Alpine Run in Big Bear. Mr. Howard Ham, representing Sparks Incorporated, related that the restroom facilities are almost completed and that there are 141 parking spaces available. Commissioner Schick asked if additional CUPS would be necessary for further development of the property. He also asked if a master plan had been formulized. Mr. Don Rose indicated that there was no master plan at this time. Commissioner Jose recounted traffic problems of the past as well as clarification of the closing time of the park. Mr. Ham related that the subject property is being leased from the Sparks Corporation who had supposedly agreed to provide an alternate access at the west end of the track in order to alleviate traffic conjestion. He further stated that the skateboard park closes at 9:00 P. M. in observation of curfew. Commissioner L'Heureux entered the meeting during said discussion. THERE BEING NO FURTHER PUBLIC TESTIMONY THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. A motion passed APPROVING CUP-42 based on the findings of staff and subject to the conditions contained in the staff report dated July 12, 1978, with the substitution of the word "Sled Run" for "Skateboard park" in #3 and #10 and the changing of the hours of operation to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. APPROVED MOTION : Larson SECOND: Jose AYES : Commissioners Woodward, Jose, Schick, Larson ABSTAIN: Commissioner L'Heureux A motion was made directing staff to prepare a conceptual master plan for the entire skateboard park, raceway property, to be completed prior to any future entitlements. APPROVED MOTION : Jose SECOND: Schick AYES: Commissioner Jose, Woodward, Schick NOES: Commissioner Larson ABSTAIN: Commissioner L'Heureux k PLANNING COMMISSION MINL~ES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS July 26, 1978 PAGE FOUR (4) C. D. E. GPA-53, Public Utility Revision A motion was approved continuing this public hearing August 9, 1978 (due to the lack.'.of. a voting quo.l;um).. until APPROVED MOTION : Larson SECOND: Schick AYES : Commissioners Woodward, Schick, Larson, L'Heureux ABSTAIN: Commissioner Jose GPA-51 (B), Lake Calavera Hills Mr. George Hinds, 4520 Trieste Drive, Carlsbad, presented a letter regarding Lake Calavera Hills Sewer Site, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department. Mr. Roy Ward, 3088 Pi0 Pic0 gave a general invitation to staff, Commissioners as well as the public, to hold an adjourned meeting in this regards on the site of the proposed sewer treatment plant to become familiar with the topography. A motion was approved continuing this public hearing until August 9, 1978 (due to lack of voting quorum). APPROVED MOTION: Larson SECOND: Schick AYES: Commissioners Larson, Schick, Woodward, L'Heureux ABSTAIN: Commissioner Jose GPA-52, Amendment to Land Use Element Mr. Mike Zander presented the staff report. Commissioner Larson indicated that possibly alternate sewer systems should be included in the proposed amendment. Mr. Fred Morey, La Costa Land Company, indicated his agreement with the findings of staff if, in fact, all sewer allocation plans and/or growth and facilities management plans recognized the various sewer districts. He further indicated that based upon his recent conversations with the City Attorney he agrees with the recommended GPA-52. Mr. Larry Hunts, 581 Chinquapin, related that he currently had an application for an alternative system and wondered how such an amendment would affect his application. For this reason he urged that the Commission include alternate systems into the proposed amendment. Mr. Mike Zander related that if the present wording were adopted the only forms of sewer acceptable would be septic P 'PLMNING COMMISSION MIN ES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS July 26, 1978 PAGE FIVE (5) GPA-52, Amendment to Land Use Element (cont'd) tank, conventional leach lines or seepage pit. AT THIS POINT THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner L'Heureux expressed his concurrence with the addition of alternate systems which could 'ultimately be approved by the City Council in accordance with their staff findings and recommendations on a case by case basis. He also related concern regarding the 15000 square foot minimum lot requirement for projects which incorporate a septic tank, leach lines or seepage pit. The wording of the proposed General Plan Amendment indicates that any 15000 square foot lot is entitled to develop with one of the three above referenced sewer systems. A motion was passed recommending approval of GPA-52 with the addition that the language be altered to include alternative sewer systems as approved by the City Council and the clarification of paragraph three of Revised Exhibit A (15000 square foot lots). APPROVED MOTION : L' Heureux SECOND: Larson AYES: Commissioners, L'Heureux, Woodward, Jose Schick, Larson F. ZCA-98, Public Facilities Sewer Availability Mr. Don Rose presented the staff report. THERE BEING NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. A motion was passed recommending approval of ZCA-98, a Zone Code Amendment to condition the development of all property in the city upon the City Council's determination that sewer service is available pursuant to such sewer allocation system as the Council may adopt and in accordance with staff report and findings. APPROVED MOVED : Larson SECOND : Schick AYES: Commissioners L'Heureux, Woodward, Jose, Schick, Larson VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Draft Redevelopment Plan Mr. Jack Henthorn gave the staff presentation. h 'PLANNING COMMISSION MIN ES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS July 26, 1978 PAGE SIX (6) NEW BUSINESS (cdnt'd) Commissioner Larson indicated that due to a conflict of interest he would be unable to participate in any debate or vote on the subject. Commissioner Jose asked staff the following questions: 1. In regards to the memo to City Manager dated March 13, 1978, have any comments been received from property owners regarding preliminary plan processing. 2. At who's expense would the City's improvement of residential and commercial accommodations and amentities be accomplished. 3. Regarding the frozen tax base, how will taxing agencies be affected in provision of public service. 4. The high density figure is in error in relation to the Land Use designation. It should read 20-30 units per acre or the wording be amended to read highest density residential. Commissioner Schick related that he has contacted several property owners in the downtown area and feels that their input should be utilized before any further action. Commissioner L'Heureux indicated his feelings that a boundary must be set which should be large enough to develope the entire applicable properties. The boundary should be set and then the citizenry approached for their input. Said boundary should be flexible and altered if need be. A motion passed approving the draft redevelopment plan and those boundaries as set in the staff report and Exhibits previously forwarded to each commissioner. APPROVED MOTION : Jose SECOND : L ' Heureux AYES: Commissioners L'Heureux, Woodward, Jose ABSTAIN: Commissioner Larson and Schick A motion was approved to hold an adjourned meeting at the Lake Calavera site. Those interested in attending should meet at the City of Carlsbad parking lot on Saturday, August 9, 1978 at 9:00 a.m. APPROVED MOTION: Larson SECOND: Schick AYES : Commissioners 'Woodward, L'Heureux, Jose, Schick and Larson q. ‘t ,” PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS July 26, 1978 PAGE SEVEN (7 ) This being Commissioner Woodward’s last meeting the Commission expressed their gratitude for a job well done as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Carlsbad. IX. There being no futher business Commissioner Jose motion to adjourn the meeting, Commissioner Schick seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. ms