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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-07-23; Planning Commission; MinutesCITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 23, 1980 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Schick. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Schick, Commissioners Marcus, Larson, Rombotis, Leeds, and Jose. Commissioner Friestedt arrived at 7:Ol P.M. Ex-Officio member Dan Hentschke, Assistant City Attorney, was also present. Staff members present were Mike Holzmiller, Principal Planner; Bill Hofman, Associate Planner; Joyce Crosthwaithe, Assistant Planner; Les Evans, City Engineer; Richard Allen, Principal Engineer; and Charles Grimm, Associate Planner, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Schick, AGENDA ITEM COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Schick inquired if there were any items for Commission consaderation which were not reflected in the Agenda. Staff responded negatively. PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEDURE Chairman Schick explained those items with which the Planning Commission considers for an advisory recommendation to the City Council and those with which the Commission is charged for a final decision. Chairman Schick also explained the procedure observed by the Commission during public hearing matters, as outlined in the "overhead". CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CT 80-14/PUD-16, Frey - A request for a 20 lot, 19 unit planned unit development and tentative map on property located on the northwest corner of Hillside Drive and Park Drive in the R-l Zone. Mike Holzmiller presented an introductory staff report, stating the nature of the matter and outlining the planning concerns identified by staff and expressed by members of the public during the previous hearing on the matter. In this regard, Mr, Holzmiller indicated staff was recommending an addition to Condition No, 12 of Resolution No. 1657 (PUD-16) to require the applicant to also maintain the RV storage area, as well as other areas. Page One The staff report was continued by Bill Hofman who, with the aid of wall map exhibits depicting the location of the project! explained results of meetings between staff and the applicant in arriving at a site for relocation of the RV storage area to satisfy citizen and,:Commission conerns with regard to the visual effects of and access to the RV storage area. Mr. Hofman explained the RV storage area would be relocated in an open space lot and be enclosed by a 6 foot high chainlink fence with heavy landscaping around the fence and Park Drive. Additionally, a block wall would be provided to separate adjacent units from the area, Mr. Hofman concluded that relocation as recommended would result in a well designed, concealed and accessible storage area. Richard Allen then addressed the Commission, as contained in his memorandum, confirming that this project was included in the Bristol Cove Assessment District and would accommodate the drainage from the project, as developed. As an added precaution, staff has included a condition providing for all roof drainage from the project to flow to the private streets, with the water then being piped into the Bristol Cove storm drain. Therefore, none of the drainage would flow into public streets. With regard to concerns re Hillside Drive, Mr. Allen explained staff investigation of the traffic study completed in connection with the Agua Hedionda Specific Plan had revealed that traffic projections for Hillside and the surrounding area would require 4 lanes of traffic on Hillside. Because of the steep slopes, engineering design constraints and sharp curve on Hillside, conditions have been added to require design of Hillside to accommodate 4 lanes, exclude parking and eliminate the sharp curve, Mr, Allen indicated this would satisfactorily resolve the traffic concerns-, Chairman Schick then oepned the public hearing at 7:15 P.M. Public Testimony The Commission recognized Richard Williams, Vice-President of Surfland Development Corporation, the developer of this project, who expressed concurrence with the staff report, Council then recognized Norm Kelnhofer, 1525 Grady Place, Carlsbad, CA, who expressed objections, also, to the alternative location proposed for the RV storage area. Mr. Kelnhofer additionally concluded that the absence of any residents from the Bristol Cove area who had expressed concerns at the previous meeting was indicative of a "deal" between the Commission and the applicant. Chairman Schick unequivocally refuted the statement, indicating all persons received equal notice of the public hearings and no special consideration had been given, - Rebuttal by the Applicant The Commission again recognized Richard Williams, who responded to other statements by Mr. Kelnhofer, indicating the applicant was not currently in the process of any grading or filling. Page Two mke Holzmiller responded there was a possibility the grading - was a result of the recently-commenced construction for the Bristol Cove storm drain to be built in the area. Chairman Schick closed the public hearing at 7:25 P.M. Commissioner Larson indicated he would like to see a change in Condition 15 of Resolution 1657 to provide for landscaping and/or screening prior to occupancy, in that planting of landscaping may require several years to reach a desirable screening density. Based on the findings and conditions contained therein, the Commission adopted the following Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 1656, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A 20 LOT TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (CT 80-14) ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARK DRIVE AND HILLSIDE DRIVE. RESOLUTION NO. 1657, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD-16) FOR 15 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARK DRIVE AND HILLSIDE DRIVE ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARK DRIVE AND HILLSIDE DRIVE, with the addition of wording to Condition 12, as articulated by staff, and with the addition to Condition No. 15 to require sufficiently dense landscaping around the RV storage area to screen prior to RV parking. MOTION: FRIESTEDT SECOND: ROMBOTIS AYES: CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS JOSE, LEEDS, LARSON, FRIESTEDT, MARCUS AND ROMBOTIS NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 2. SP-180, CARLSBAD PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL PARK, KOLL COMPANY, A Speciric Plan establishing development standards and conditions on the 558.6 acres industrial park. An introductory staff report was presented by Mike Holzmiller. The staff report was presented by Charles Grimm, summarizing earlier Commission discussion and direction on the matter. With the aid of the overhead transparency illustrating the land use map, Mr. Grimm explained staff recommendations requiring extension of College Boulevard and "B" street prior to construction. In this regard, Mr. Grimm explained the developer's position that such streets will not be necessary until approximately 128 acres of the first phase is completed, Page Three Mr. Grimm indicated a second issue involved the implementation of limitations and referenced the attachment to the written staff report. Mr. Grimm acknowledged the questions on the part of the Planning Staff as to whether Planning Commission and City Council intended these limitations to be placed on all future projects, or whether they should be based on the individual complexities of each project. Mr. Grimm then detailed'the remainder of the July 23 Memorandum and referenced the letter from the developer expressing concerns re requirements to extend College and "BP'. The Commission first addressed the issue of extension of College Boulevard and "B" Street in relation to the impacts on the individual project versus impacts upon the entire area surrounding the project. In this regard, Commission Schick compared the similarities between this project and the Lake Calavera Hills project, which was conditioned to require street extensions. Commissioner Rombotis defined the issue as whether or not the City should require the Koll Company to resolve traffic concerns in the subject area for which they may not be entirely responsible, but to which their project would significantly contribute to traffic concerns. Commissioner Larson expressed the opinion the decision should be based entirely on the project itself -- if the first 128 acres require the extensions to provide adequate access, then the conditions must be made. In response to Commission discussion, the City Engineer offered the following: The Koll development will have access to I-5 via Palomar Airport Road and access to the development will be made from I-5 and Palomar. However, the project was never meant to be served by these. The project site is to be served along the College Boulevard extension that joins Palomar Airport Road, If the Commission and Council determined that for a certain period of time the traffic could be diverted from Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real, the intersection of I-5 and Palomar would ex- perience a disproportionate amount of traffic, Mr, Evans indicated the issue should not be viewed from the perspective of whether 128 acres of development would contribute to traffic concerns, Chairman Schick then opened the public hearing at 7:55 P.M. and extended the invitation to speak. Public Testimony The Commission recognized Bernie Fipp, principal of the Koll Company, with offices in Carlsbad and San Diego. Mr, Fipp addressed Council essentially as contained in the letter directed to Commission regarding applicant's position on the extension of College and P "B" . Page Four /- The Commission then addressed the Specific Plan document, Page 6 - Paragraph 2 under Phasing Chairman Schick expressed the opinion no reference to market conditions should be made. Mr, Grimm acknowledged deletion. Page 7 - Paragraph B 1) Commissioner Jose questioned if Hughes' was to contribute to signalization in that the Public Facilities Fee Policy was not in effect when Hughes was constructed, Mr. Grimm indicated the wording inferred the signal would be paid for through the Public Facilities Fee or any other existing agreements on bonds, Page 8 - Paragraph D Cha&rman Schick requested inclusion of the word rrther' in the second line preceding the word developer. Page 8 - Paragraph C Chairman Schick indicated the wording should reflect that in the interim the developer will maintain the designated areas for mini-parks prior to construction. Page 13 - Paragraph 2 Commissioner Larson inquired if the conditions required therein would not also apply to the area at the intersection of College and "B". Mr. Grimm responded negatively, indicating El Camino Real was designated as a scenic highway and staff desired to maintain the standards of a scenic highway, Additionally, the General Plan indicates one of the prime purposes of El Camino Real is to move traffic safely. Staff desired that a commercial development along El Camino Real not cause traffic slow downs, Page 13 - Wastewater Chairman Schick requested inclusion of the wording "when approved"' following Carlsbad Pacific Business Park (second line), Chairman Schick also indicated qualifying language should be added that additional conditions added by the City Manager be subject to "the concurrence of the City Council," . Page Five - The Commission again recognized Mr. Fipp who indicated developer's position with regard to all unresolved aspects of a wastewater water treatment plant should be addressed in connection with the approvals for same, rather than in the Specific Plan, The Assistant City Attorney responded the intent was simply permissive. Mr. Hentschke explained that the Specific Plan must be adopted by ordinance. Therefore, any amendments will require a detailed procedure. The language does not mandate the items being included -- simply recognizes that some may be necessary. Mr. Hentschke concurred with Mr. Fipp that concerns would be worked out as part of the agreements in connection with the plant, but would nevertheless be a part of the Specific Plan -- the question being "how". Following discussion and clarification by Mr. Hentschke, Mr. Fipp acknowledge inclusion of language as suggested by Chairman Schick sufficiently responded to his concerns. Page 19 - Paragraph e. Commissioner Jose expressed the opinion this paragraph should be further defined to specify the height of trees and how close trees will be placed to the end of the berm in relation to the intersection, for traffic safety purposes. F Staff acknowledged same. Page 21 - paragraph 2 - Storage Areas. Chairman Schick requested clarification of intent of %egular passenger vehicles," questioning whether they would be parked on the streets or within the compound. Mr. Grimm responded the language referred to automobile or small pick-up truck and indicated clarification would be made. Page 23 - Amendment to Plan Mr. Grimm indicated the wording in the present document, as altered from the previously presented document, reflected that an purchase of adjacent property, rather than a purchase which woul 8 create a significant change in the land use plan, would require an amendment. Following discussion and clarification from the Assistant City Attorney, the Commission concurred with the change. Page 25 - Paragraphs h) and i) For the sake of brevity, Commissioner Jose requested referenced paragraphs be combined. Staff acknowledged the same, ,f- Page Six Page 27 - Noise Chairman Schick requested that "CNEL" be defined, The Commission then recognized Bill Foley, of Larry Seeman & Associates, authors of the EIR. Mr. Foley referenced Page 9 of the Specific Plan document! indicating performance standard l), as currently worded, is not the best method of approaching the problem. In this regard, Mr. Foley expressed the opinion the level of 45 decibels in inappropriate for an exterior noise standard. Secondly, there is no definition of the time period over which the noise is measured. Mr. Grimm indicated these provisions were reflected in the PM Zone. Mr. Grimm acknowledged comments by Mr. Foley, indicating perhaps the requirements should be reviewed. Page 6 - underscored 1ang:uage Mr. Foley requested amendment to reflect that the Planning Director may approve non-sequential development, providing that Public Facilities have been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Mr. Foley explained his concerns in that developer was aware that all facilities must be completed in order to occupy any phase; however, if construction of a phasewas deferred, developer did not feel he should be required to provide public facilities for the "skipped" phase, until it was completed. Staff acknowledged the same, Page 24 - Drainage/Erosion, etc. Mr. Foley expressed the opinion discussion of drainage facilities would be better addressed at the tentative map stage when the Master Drainage Plan is adopted and the City has the legal right to impose conditions, the developer will have more engineering information. The Assistant City Attorney indicated the intent did not require developer to implement the entire Master Drainage Plan of the entire City. Mr. Hentschke indicated "within such Master Drainage Plan" included also the intent of "for the site" which would be prepared concurrently with the first tentative map, however that plan was required to be consistent with the Master Drainage Plan for the entire City. Mr. Grimm indicated staff had no prohlem, Commission again recognized Bernie Fipp who questioned if Commission _A would forward objectional limitations to the City Council as a matter of a policy decision. It was the consensus of the Commission that the limitation be decided in accordance with established development policy. Page Seven There being no further desire to speak, Chairman Schick closed the public hearing at 8:44 P.M. It was the consensus of Council with regard to extension of College and "B" Street that the burden of same be placed on the second phase, with the inclusion of appropriate wording, Based on the findings and conditions contained therein, the Commission adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 1652, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF SP-180 FOR A 558 6 ACRE INDUSTRIAL PARK GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL, NORTH OF PALow AIRPORT ROAD, with the changes as discussed. MOTION: LARSON SECOND: ROMBOTIS AYES: CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS JOSE, LARSON, FRIESTEDT, MARCUS AND ROMBOTIS. NOES: None ABSTAIN: LEEDS ABSENT: None A motion was made to request direction from the City Council with regard to limitations 1 through 4 as suggested by the City Attorney's Offices for limitations as they apply to Specific Plans, MOTION: LARSON SECOND: JOSE AYES: CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS JOSE, LARSON, FRIESTEDT, MARCUS AND ROMBOTIS. NOES: None ABSTAIN: LEEDS ABSENT: None NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. CT 80-18/CP-89 BLANKENSHIP, Request for approval of a tentative subdivision map for a land and air space division located on the west side of Harding Street, between Avocado Lane and Camellia Place. An introductory statement of the matter was presented by Mike Holzmiller. The staff report was presented by Bill Hofman who, with the aid of wall map exhibits showing location of the item' detailed the contents of the July 23, 1980 written staff report, Chairman Schick opened the public hearing at 8:53 P.M. and extended the invitation to-speak. The Commission recognized who expressed concurrence Jean Jensen, Altisma Way, Carlsbad, with the staff report. Page Eight - ,--- The Commission recognized Albert Brady, 863 Camillia Place, Carlsbad, who questioned if the property would accommodate minimum requirements for parking. The Commission then recognized Enxna Evans, 842 Camillia Place, who requested that a 6' wall be included, as a visual and sound attentuation item. Mr. Hofman indicated specific design plans were not being considered at this time, however, would be considered at the time the condominium permit was reviewed by staff. Mr, Holzmiller indicated a public hearing would not be required for approval of the units, however, staff would be happy to discuss any concerns with citizens in the planning department. There being no further request to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing at 9:06 P.M. Based on the findings and conditions contained therein, the Commission adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 1670, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION mp FOR LAND AND AIRSPACE DIVISION ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF HARDING STREET BETWEEN AVOCADO LAND AND CAMELLIA STREET. MOTION: MARCUS SECOND: ROMBOTIS AYES: CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS JOSE, LEEDS, LARSON, FRIESTEDT, MARCUS AND ROMBOTIS NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None RECESS The Commission adjourned at 9:07 P.M. and reconvened at 9:17 P.M. with all Commissioners present. 4. CT 80-21/CP-99 BEHRENDSEN, Request for approval of a tentative subdivision map and condominium permit to develop eight units on property generally located on the west side of Garfield Street between Juniper Avenue and Hemlock Avenue. Mike Holzmiller gave an introductory staff report explaining concerns of property owners with regard to off street parking. The staff report was continued by Bill Hofman who, with the aid of wall map exhibits, described the project features and explained concerns with the design and possible techniques for resolving same, Mr. Hofman indicated that staff had a concern over the relationship of the visitor parking spaces, parking garages and the entries to the units. As designed, with the entries Page Nine ,- facing out Garfield and the garages over 100' away from the units, the project would encourage the occupants to park on Garfield, thus, using visitor parking stalls. This in turn would force visitors to park elsewhere, thus, increasing the traffic inpact on Garfield. Mr. Hofman indicated that the P.C. had a concern over this situation, then the staff would recommend continuance of this item to allow a redesign of the project. Chairman Schick opened the public hearing at 9:27 P.M. and extended the invitation to speak. The Commission recognized the applicant, Gerald Behrendsen, 2355 Colgate Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, who indicated he was not aware of the objections to the project and was therefore not prepared to respond. However, Mr. Behrendsen indicated the location of the project in relation to traffic on Garfield and Carlsbad Boulevard would not have an adverse impact in terms of traffic concerns. The Commission then recognized Bill Zigfrich, 256 Juniper, Carlsbad, who indicated the proximity of the proposed project to the beach would result in adverse traffic impacts if the units were used as summer rentals. He further expressed concern with the existing traffic problems in the area. The Commission then recognized W. H. Pearce, 256 Juniper, Carlsbad, who expressed similar concerns. There being no further request to speak, Chairman Schick closed the public hearing at 9:37 P.M. The Planning Commission expressed concern over the relationship of visitor parking, parking garages and entries. Also, the Planning Commission felt that the visitor parking spaces on Garfield were not appropriately located and that some should be moved on-site. Mr. Larson stated that only two visitor parking spaces should be provided on Garfield and the remaining two should be provided on-site. The rest of the Planning Commission concurred. The Planning Commission also felt that the entries should be redesigned so as to discourage the occupants from parking on Garfield. Following discussion, and with the consent of the applicant, the Commission continued this item to the meeting of August 27, 1980. MOTION: JOSE SECOND: ROMBOTIS AYES: CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS JOSE, LEEDS, LARSON, FRIESTEDT, MARCUS AND ROMBOTIS. NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Page Ten 5. CT 80-22/CP-101, LATITUDE 33, Request for a seven unit tentative tract map and condominium permit on property located on the east side of Lincoln Street between Pine Avenue and Walnut Avenue. Mike Holzmiller gave an introductory statement of the matter. The staff report was presented by Bill Hofman who, with the aid of wall map exhibits, detailed the July 23, 1980 staff report. Chairman Schick then opened the public hearing at 9:56 P.M. and extended the invitation to speak. The Commission recognized Don Countryman, 1712 Kennington, Leucadia, CA, who described the project features and requested approval. Since no one else wished to speak, Chairman Schick closed the public hearing at 10:00 P.M. Based on the findings and conditions contained therein, the Commission adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 1672, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP (CT 80-22) AND CONDOMINIUM PERMIT (CP-101) TO DEVELOP SEVEN UNITS ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF LINCOLN STREET BETWEEN PINE AVENUE AND WALNUT AVENUE. MOTION: JOSE SECOND: ROMBOTIS AYES: CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS JOSE, LEEDS' LARSON, FRIESTEDT, MARCUS AND RCMBOTIS NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 6. V-3.08 WILSON, Request to reduce the sideyard setback from 9' to 5' to allow the construction of a two-car,garage on property generally located on the south side of Estrella De1 Mar Road between Mar Azul Way and Playa Road. Mike Holzmiller gave an introductory statement of the matter. The staff report was presented by Bill Hofman who, with the aid of the overhead, explained the locateion of the proposed garage. Chairman Schick opened the public hearing at lo:04 P.M. and extended the invitation to speak. Page Eleven The Commission recognized Mike Zander, 906 Woodgrove, Cardiff, CA, who represented the applicant. Mr. Zander explained his client's home was built while the property was in the County and expressed the opinion the requested Variance would allow the applicant to enjoy the same rights as others in the area. Mr. Zander additionally distributed pictures of the home to illustrate its quality features, explaining the architectural design of the home required construction, as proposed. Since no one else wished to speak, Chairman Schick closed the public hearing at lo:19 P.M. Commissioner Jose expressed the opinion to grant the subject Variance would establish a precedent. Following brief discussion, the Commission adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 1674, APPROVING A VARIANCE TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED SIDE YARD SETBACK FROM 9' to 5' ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ESTRELLA DEL MAR ROAD, MOTION: ROMBOTIS SECOND: MARcos AYES: CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS LEEDS, LARSON, FRIESTEDT, MARCOS AND ROMBOTIS NOES: JOSE ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None NON-PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. ENVIRONMENTAL ORDINANCE An introductory statement was presented by Mike Holzmiller who explained the comparative graph illustrated on the overhead. The Assistant City Attorney then addressed the Commission detailing the changes required by recent State law, explaining the objectives of the EIR ordinance, proposed methods to implement same and compared, from a staff perspective, imple- mentation of changes to the former requirements in terms of staff time and time sequence. Following inquiry and clarification, the Commission directed the EIR Ordinance forwarded to the City Council, with the Commission recommendation that the City Council adopt the same. MOTION: MARCUS SECOND: ROMBOTIS AYES: CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS ROMBOTIS, MARCUS, FRIESTEDT, LARSON, LEEDS AND JOSE. NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Page Twelve r- 8. CONFORMANCE WITH GENERAL PLAN - Purchase of property at 3505 Tyler Street - City of Carlsbad. An introductory statement of the matter was made by Mike Holzmiller. The staff report was presented by Joyce Crosthwaite, who explained the location of the property, existing building and proposed uses. Based on the findings and conditions contained therein, the Commission adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 1675, FINDING THAT ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY FOR STORAGE AND REPAIR OF CITY MACHINERY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAZ PLAN. MOTION: ROMBOTIS SECOND: FRIESTEDT AYES: CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS ROMBOTIS, MARCUS, FRIESTEDT, LARSON, LEEDS AND JOSE. NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Page 4 - Paragraph 4 Commissioner Rombotis indicated a typographical error: policy, rather than police. Page 6 - Paragraph 4 Commissioner Jose indicated the work "and" in the last line should be deleted. The Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 9, 1980 were approved following such changes; MOTION: ROMBOTIS SECOND: MARCUS AYES: CHAIRMAN SCHICK, COMMISSIONERS JOSE, LEEDS, LARSON, FRIESTEDT, MARCUS AND ROMBOTIS NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None By proper motion, the Commission adjourned at 11:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, JAMES C. HAGAMAN Page Thirteen