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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-09-23; Planning Commission; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION : September 23, 1981 TIME OF MEETING: 7:00 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jose at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present - Chairman Jose, Commissioners L'Heureux, Farrow, Schlehuber, and Rombotis. Commissioner Friestedt arrived at 7:28 P.M. Absent - Commissioner Marcus. Ex-Officio Members James Hagaman, Planning Director; and Dan Hentschke, Assistant City Attorney, were also present. Staff members present were: Michael Holzmiller, Principal Planner Bill Hofman, Associate Planner Richard Allen, Principal Civil Engineer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Chairman Jose. PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEDURES Chairman Jose explained Planning Commission procedures in its capacity as an advisory Commission to the City Council, and identified those matters delegated to the Planning Commission for a final decision. Chairman Jose further explained the procedure observed by the Commission during public hearing items. NEW PlJBLIC HEARINGS 1. CT 81-33/CP-179, CERRO DEL SOL. Request for a 10 unit Tentative Tract Map and Condominium Permit on a through lot between Alga Road and Unicornio Street, east of Cacatua Street in the RD-M Zone. With the aid of a transparency showing the location of the project, Michael Holzmiller gave a staff report on the matter. Chairman Jose inquired if Conditions 13 and 16 of the Resolution could be combined. Commissioner L'Heureux referred to page 2 of the staff report, and expressed concern with the parking on-site. He also inquired how many projects will be forthcoming that the same rational will apply to. Michael Holzmiller indicated there was only one other project that would be similar. Director Hagaman explained that there may be reasons why Staff may recommend additional spaces; however, the philosophy is still there, and it is at the discretion of the City Council and Planning Commission to make the determinations. Commissioner Farrow referred to Condition No. 13, with regard to the trash receptacles, and inquired if it was understood where they will be located. _- MINUTES September 23, 1982 Page 2 With the aid of a wall exhibit, Bill Hofman pointed out the areas Staff was suggesting they be located. Chairman Jose opened the public hearing at 7:09 P.M., and extended the invitation to speak. Mr. Reed Settle, 9520 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 601, San Diego, addressed the Commission. Mr. Settle indicated he was the architect on the project. He added that in looking at the other projects in the area, they wanted to keep the building structure at a pedestrian scale, rather than a large block building. Chairman Jose inquired if the applicant would have any objection to the proposed areas for the trash receptacles. Mr. Settle stated that the applicant would have no objection, and explained that they originally placed them so they would be away from the entrance to the project. Since no one else wished to speak on the matter, Chairman Jose closed the public hearing at 7:ll P.M. Michael Holzmiller indicated that Staff would combine Conditions No. 13 and 16, as proposed by Chairman Jose. Commissioner Rombotis stated his opinion that the areas proposed by the applicant for the trash receptacles are feasible. Bill Hofman explained that the present location of the trash receptacles was not acceptable as the trash company informed Staff that they did not want to have to back up on a curved driveway. However, he indicated Staff would check with them again, and it they feel it is acceptable, it can remain as proposed by the applicant. Commissioner Rombotis suggested that the matter be conditioned at the approval of the Planning Director. The Commission approved the Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director, and adopted the following Resolution, recommending approval of CT 81-33/CP-179 to the City Council based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein; with the revision that Conditions No. 13 and 16 be combined; and that the Condition dealing with the trash enclosures be modified to provide its location be acceptable to the Planning Director: RESOLUTION NO. 1867, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A 10 UNIT TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND CONDOMINIUM PERMIT ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF UNICORN10 STREET. APPLICANT: CERRO DEL SOL 2. zCA-138, CITY OF CARLSBAD. An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to modify density requirements the R-3, R-3L, R-P, R-T, and R-W Zones. Bill Hofman gave the staff report, essentially as contained in the written staff report. in Jose L'Heureux Farrow Rombotis Schlehuber MINUTES Sentember 23. 1981 Paee 3 COMMISSIONERS ’ Commissioner L'Heureux inquired if the proposed applies to both apartments and condominiums. Rill Hofman responded that it did, and explained that presently under the Condominium and Subdivision Ordinances Staff reviews density based on the General Plan. He added that apartment densities are presently not based on the General Plan, and these changes would specifically be to apartments. The Assistant City Attorney indicated that his office supports Staff in making the zones consistent with the General Plan. He continued to explain that the State Planning Act requires that the Zone Code be consistent with the General Plan, and for many years it has not been. He added that the Act allows a reasonable period of time for this to occur, and this amendment allows the Planning Counnission to set the density on all projects with the exception of those for which the Council is now the final body. Chairman Jose opened the public hearing at 7:23 P.M., and extended the invitation to speak. Since no one wished to speak on the matter, the public hearing was closed. The Commission approved the Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director, and adopted the following Resolution, recommending approval of ZCA-138 to the City Council based on the findings contained therein: RESOLUTION NO. 1866, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A ZONE CODE AMENDMENT, AMENDING TITLE 21, SECTIONS 21.14.070 (R-3L), 21.16.070 (R-31, 21.18.050(2) (R-P), 21.20.100 (R-T), AND 21.22.080 (R-W) OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO MODIFY THE DENSITY REQUIREMENTS OF THE R-3L, R-3, R-P, R-T AND R-W ZONES. APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD DISCUSSION ITEMS: 3. PCD-32, SIXPENCE INNS. Request for a Planning Commission Determination to utilize common parking facilities. With the aid of a transparency showing the location of the project, Michael Holzmiller gave the staff report. He indicated that there were some corrections to the staff report, regarding the number of parking spaces; on page 2, the number of spaces required to serve the existing restaurant is 52 rather than 60. Mr. Holzmiller continued to explain that the plan exceeds the requirement by 15 rather than 7. He added that it would be necessary to correct Condition No. 1 of Resolution No. 1868, from 177 spaces to 169 spaces. In addition, Condition No. 3 of the Resolution is not complete, and he indicated it should read, "All conditions of the Conditional Negative Declaration regarding traffic impacts shal be complied with in their entirety." Jose L'Heureux Farrow Rombotis Schlehuber MINUTES September 23, 1981 Page 4 COMMISSIONERS Mr. Holzmiller explained that the plan was approved by Housing and Redevelopment, and all that is before the Commission at this time is whether the three types of uses could share the connnon parking. He further indicated that there are a number of conditions of approval that were applied by Housing and Redevelopment with regard to the impact on Elm Avenue, and same must be complied with. Commissioner Friestedt arrived at 7:28 P.M. Chairman Jose expressed concern with regard to traffic leaving the facility. With the aid of a wall exhibit, Richard Allen discussed the driveway entrances for the affected area. Commissioner L’Heureux expressed concern over the existing parking lot of Denny’s Restaurant, and the affects on same with the addition of the motel for both customer and employee parking. Commissioner Farrow expressed concern with regard to the joint use parking agreement, in the event Denny’s or Chevron decides to redevelop. Discussion reflected the joint use parking agreement, and traffic circulation in the area. Michael Holzmiller indicated that Staff has not seen the agreement yet. Commissioner Farrow inquired what position the applicant would have to take if the agreement were not approved. Michael Holzmiller explained that the applicant would be have to provide the required parking on their lot. Commissioner L’Heureux indicated he would like to see the conditions of the Design Review Board. Director Hagaman suggested that if the Commission has a reluctance to consider the item without further data, they might direct the plan be redrawn according to the recommendations by the Traffic Engineer, and come back for further consideration. Commissioner Friestedt suggested that a timetable be put on the construction of the median. Mr. Don Sodaro, 1511 Loma Verde Lane, Santa Ana, addressed the Conznission. He indicated that he is the President of Sixpence Inns. Mr. Sodaro indicated that all concerns with regard to traffic have been addressed with the Planning Staff, the Redevelopment Agency, and the Traffic Engineers. Mr. Sodaro explained that most of the guest traffic is after 6:00 P.M., and they leave during early morning hours; and he does not feel this will conflict with the other two businesses. Mr. Sodaro continued to point out that one of the conditions Staff has placed requires them to provide some improvements for Denny’s and Chevron; which they have agreed to. -. MINUTES September 23, 1981 \ % Page 5 . COMMISSIONERS ’ With the aid of a wall exhbit, Mr. Sodaro explained the design of the project. The Commission approved the Conditional Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director and adopted the following Resolution, approving PCD-32 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein: RESOLUTION NO. 1868, APPROVING A REQUEST FOR COMPREHENSIVE PARKING FACILITIES ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ELM AVENUE AND THE INTERSTATE 5 FREEWAY OFFRAMP. APPLICANT: SIXPENCE INNS Commissioner L'Heureux indicated his abstention was not due to a conflict of interest; however, he does not feel he can vote for approval, although he has no faults with its merits. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting, held September 9, 1981, were approved as submitted. OFF-AGENDA ITEM The Assistant City Attorney briefly discussed the concern raised by Connnissioner Schlehuber at a previous meeting with regard to the possibility of requiring the majority of the quorum on Planning Commission actions. The Commission agreed to recommend to the City Council that Section 2.24.070 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code be amended to require a majority of the quorum for any Planning Commission action. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, JAMES C. HAGAMAN Secretary to the Planning Commission Ann R.Alleman, Minutes Clerk Jose L'Heureux Farrow Rombotis Schlehuber Friestedt Jose L'Heureux Farrow Rombotis Schlehuber Friestedt ,\ \ \ b X X X X Jose L'Heureux Farrow Rombotis Sch lehuber Friestedt X X X X X X X X X X