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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-08-23; Planning Commission; MinutesCITY OF CARLSBAD - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTEb August 23, 1978 Page One (1) - 'OT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT SUBSEQUENT MEETING OF CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:OO P.M. by Chairman Rombotis. 11. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Chairman Rombotis, Commissioners Larson, Marcus, Jose, Schick. Commissioners absent: L'Heureux, Wrench Staff present: Don L. Rose, Associate Planner; Jere Riddle, Engineering 111. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS A. V-283, Bruce Pahl - Mr. Don Rose presented the staff report on an application to allow creation of four lots, two of which have an area less than the minimum 15,000 square feet required for the R-;-15,000 zone. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED. ,- Speaking in favor: Mr. Bruce Pahl of Carlsbad, distributed an outline of hi& case as he sees it. He feels that, as a layman, the application process is extremely difficult and should be simplified or assistance provided to enable citizens to conduct the application process effectively. He brought out the following points: 1. All his lots have either been approved for septic systems or have received sewer allocation. 2. There are many substandard lots surrounding his property, i.e. 12 of the 26 lots, and only high quali,ty homes aie :being constructed on said lots. 3. Due to the topography of his land he must split the lots in order to achieve maximum land use. 4. The General Plan designates the area as R-L (1-4 units) while across the street the area is zoned R-M (4-10 units) . He urged the Planning Commission to approve the variance although two of the lots would be just over 12,000 due to all of the losses due to grading, street dedication, etc. PLANNING COMMISSION 141NUTES August 23, 1978 Page - - IV. - Two (2) Mr. Pahl also presented an alternati was discussed. ve lot split configuration which Mr. Don Rose indicated that in the event the Planning Commission should choose to approve the Variance that the newly submitted configuration was the more desirable of the two. He reiterated that the question here is not which is the more desirable lob 'canfiguration, but whether or not a variance is, in fact, in order. Mrs. Justine Mc Gill, 4340 Highland, asked if the approval of such a variance would stimulate the rezoning of the area. If not, she would not be opposed to such a variance. Chairman Rombotis indicated that he did not feel that such an approval would trigger rezoning of the area. Speaking in opposition: none. PUBLIC HEARING COLSED. A motion passed DENYING V-283 WITHOUT PaEJUDICE for the reasons as stated in the staff report dated August 23, 1978. APPROVED MOTION: Jose SECOND : Larson AYES: Schikk, Marcus, Jose, Larson NOES : Rombotis Chairman Rombotis reminded the applicant that he had the right to appeal the decision to the City Council. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CUP-155, Victor Moreno" ' .I Mr. Don Rose presented the staff report on an application to construct and operate a schopl of dance. Commissioner Jose questions if 15 parking spaces were adequate for Mr. Moreno's clientel. Mr. Rose indicated that staff felt that 15 spaces would accomodate the use. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED Speaking in favor: Mr. Eric Lodge, 1207 Elm, attorney for Victor Moreno stated that they were in basic agreement with the recommendations of staff with some minor exceptions. He indicated that due to the high cost of the masonry wall the applicant would appreciate a six month's delay in the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUT - August 23, 1978 Page Three (3) rc construction of same. He further indicated that the applicant would ask that the time of operation of outside activities be extended to 8:OO p.m. in the summer months. Mr. Victor Moreno of 'Carlsbad indicated that he had been operating his school of dance in Carlsbad for the past 5 years and wished to continue to do so. He urged approval of- his application. Commissioner Larson asked Mr. Moreno how much noise was associated with the outside productions. Mr. Moreno indicated that his preference of music is soft classical and that the noise element would not extend beyond his property. Commissioner Larson expressed the possibility that no outside activities be allowed prior to the erection of the masonary wall. Mr. Jere Riddle reminded the applicant and his attorney that City Ordinance mandates that all public improvements must be built current with the development. This would include sidewalks, drive- ways, street lights, etc. Speaking in opposition: Mrs. Ada Heiner, 251 Cornflower, Encinitas, related that she owned property near the subject property. She feels that the area should be rezoned commercial in that many of the present uses are commercial. - Commissioner Schick related that there is a current project being undertaken wherein the entire Downtown Village area is to be redeveloped and upgraded in accordance with the general plan. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Larson questioned as to whether or not the masonry walls could be delayed in that they are part of a City Ordinance. A motion passed APPROVING CUP-155 based on the findings and subject to the conditions of the staff report as well as the following revisions: Item #4 be modified to allow construction of the masonry walls within six months of completion of the construction of the building.(Final inspection approval) Item #7 should be altered to indicate that any dancing performance or instruction conducted outside the building will occur during daylight hours, and no later than dusk. An addition item #10 should be added indicating that no dancing performance or instruction shall be conducted outside the building - prior to the completion of the required 6' high masonry wall. APPROVED MOTION : Larson SECOND: Jose AYES: Rombotis, Schick, Marcus, Jose, Larson PLANNING COMMISSION MINUT -. August 23, 1978 Page Four (4) - , It was further noted that an address should be added to Exhibit A to the staff report. B. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1196 Mr. Don Rose presented the staff report wherein it was recommended that the Planning Commission recind Resolution No. 1196 reducing the requirement for parking in the P-M Zone. It was further suggested that the Commission review each case on an individual case by case basis rather than allowing the Resolution to remain in effect. Commissioner Schick commented that a definition of "warehouse" should be determined and asked that staff research same. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AND CLOSED WITH NO TESTIMONY A motion passed RECINDING Planning Commission Resolution 1196. APPROVED MOTION : Larson SECOND : Jose AYES : Rombotis, Schick, Marcus, Jose, Larson A minute motion passed directing staff to provide a definition for the the - term "warehouse" as well as-applicable- attendant provisions from standpoint of storage, warehousing and manufacturing. APPROVED MOTION: Schick SECOND : Jose AYES : Rombotis, Schick, Marcus, Jose, Larson V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 9th, 1978 A motion passed approving the minutes with corrections. APPROVED MOTION: Jose SECOND: Schick AYES : Rombotis, Schick, Larson, Jose ABSTAIN: Marcus VII. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution NO. 1463, GPA-53, Public Utility Siting A motion passed APPROVING Resolution No. 1463 as submitted. APPROVED I4OTION: Larson SECOND : Schick AYES: Rombotis, Schick, Larson ABSTAIN : Marcus, Jose PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTi August 23, 1978 Page Five B. Resolution No. 1464, GPA-51(B), Public Utility Designation, Lake Calavera Hills. A motion passed APPROVING Resolution No. 1464 as submitted. APPROVED MOTION : Larson SECOND: Schick AYES: Rombotis, Schick, Larson ABSTAIN: Marcus, Jose C. Resolution No. 1465, CUP-154, Pacific Telephone. A motion passed APPROVING Resolution No. 1465 as submitted. APPROVED MOTION: Jose SECOND : Schick AYES: Rombotis, Schick, Jose, Larson ABSTAIN: Marcus VIII. f- There beincj no furtber business the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.