CC 1996 10-22 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
HINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR HEETING
OCTOBER 22, 1996
The October 22, 1996, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Higginson at the City Council
Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna, Susan Callery, Bob Emery, Betty Rexford, Don Higginson
STAFF HEHBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
John Fitch
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Randy Williams
Bob Krans
John Falconer
Penny Riley
Patrick Foley
Scott Nespor
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager-Economic Develop.
Director of Community Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Fire Battalion Chief
Sheriff's Captain
Assistant to the City Manager
Senior Management Analyst
Management Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Webelos Pack 686 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION
Councilmember Cafagna read and presented a proclamation proclaiming
October, 1996 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month, to Linda Tarke, EYE
Crisis Counseling.
Director of Community Services Thomas introduced Dave Schumacher from the
Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB), and project manager for
their 1-15 Corridor Study. Mr. Schumacher stated that the study was done
jointly with the North County Transit District and CalTrans for a 35 mile
corridor from Escondido to San Diego. They evaluated 33 alternatives.
The draft report was just released and there will be 3 months of public
review. He explained some of the alternatives they eliminated. (1503-26)
Council thanked Mr. Schumacher for coming to the meeting.
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following person was present wishing to speak.
Frank Spitzer, 16028 Paragon Mesa, suggested a program where one-half of
the savings realized would go to benefit local non-profits and the other one-half
would accrue to the agency. He also requested that some finish be put on the
concrete buttresses on Scripps Poway Parkway to make graffiti easily removable.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Higginson stated that Item 5.1 was pulled from the Consent Calendar by the
public. Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to
approve the Consent Calendar, as follows:
Ratification of Warrant Register for period of September 30 to October 4,
1996. (401-10)
Approval of class specifications for Assistant City Clerk and Backflow
Prevention and Distribution Maintenance Technician. (503-03}
5.2
Approval of transfer of Development Agreement (874), Owner Participation
Agreement (114R) and Standard Agreement for Construction of Public
Improvements (1177) for residentially-zoned portion of Rolling Hills
Estates, TTM 88-04, from Trident Homes of California, Inc. to Shea Homes
Limited Partnership. (203-01)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM i (203-04)
VARIANCE 96-08
APPLICANT: SILVER HEIGHTS ROAD HOMEOWNERS
Mayor Higginson opened the public hearing. Staff report by Director of Planning
Services Wright-Quastler. This is a request to construct a noise attenuation
wall in excess of eight feet in height along rear property boundaries of 11 homes
backing up to Poway Road in the 14300-14400 block of Silver Heights Road. When
this project was approved in 1989 it was resolved that the recommended height of
the noise attenuation wall as called for in the acoustical study would be very
large and visually unattractive. It was required to be reduced to eight feet and
earthen mounding was installed along the base. The residents are bothered by the
noise of traffic on Poway Road and are requesting permission to add to the
existing wall along their individual properties to a height of from ten to
thirteen feet. A letter was received from residents on the west side of Poway
Road concerned about the visual impacts and reflected noise from the proposed
higher wall. Staff does not believe it will be a significant noise increase to
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them, but it would be a significant decrease for the properties on Silver Ridge
and staff recommends approval.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Sam Esposito, 14351 Silver Heights Road, stated he is not one of the owners
applying for the variance, but asked who will pay the cost of the new wall.
Director Wright-Quastler stated the individual homeowners will as they build
their section.
Speaking in favor of staff recommendation:
Sean Donovan, 14440 Silver Heights Road, who initiated the project.
Council asked about the design of the wall. Mr. Donovan stated they wanted to
get the variance first. Director Wright-Quastler stated she had suggested they
apply together so there was not a series of variances.
Council expressed concern regarding the visual impact of some owners raising
their section of the wall and the others leaving it as is.
Motion by Mayor Higginson, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna to close the public
hearing and adopt Planning Resolution No. P-96-74, entitled, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Poway, California Approving Variance 96-08,
Assessor's Parcel Numbers 323-460-14, 16, 17 and 323-461-05, 06, 07, 10, and 11,"
amended to require at least five contiguous property owners raise the height of
the wall. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 2 (203-10)
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 96-40 APPEAL
APPLICANT: JANICE LLOYD
Staff report by Director of Planning Services Wright-Quastler. The applicant is
appealing conditions placed by staff on Minor Development Review 96-40 which is
a request to removed and add 1,614 square foot onto an existing single family
residence at 12820 Clair Drive. Staff has worked with the applicant and the
remaining concerns are Fire Department issues.
Battalion Chief Krans reviewed the Fire Code requirements, including a Class A
roof, address numbers, and fire sprinkler or fire hydrant.
Speaking in opposition to staff recommendation:
Jan Lloyd and Dana Ansell, 12820 Clair Drive
Council concurred that staff needs to continue to work with them and give them
options on the various items, but that the Fire Code requirements cannot be
waived.
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Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Rexford to adopt
Planning Resolution P-96-48, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California Approving Minor Development Review 96-40, Assessor's
Parcel Number 323-060-16." Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 5.1 (203-24)
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-02M
APPLICANT: DAN CARUSO/STIX FAMILY BILLIARDS
Mayor Higginson stated this item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by the
public. This item was approved by the City Council on October 15, 1996 for 180
days and the confirming resolution is on this agenda.
Dan Caruso, 1465 Grand Avenue, San Diego, stated he has talked to the Alcohol
Beverage Control Board and they will not grant a liquor license on a temporary
Conditional Use Permit.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery, to continue
this item Until October 22, 1996 to get clarification from the ABC. Motion
carried 4-0 with Councilmember Rexford abstaining since she was absent from the
October 15, 1996 meeting.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Bowersox announced that the Poway Trolley bus week-end
service in the downtown area will begin on November 2, 1996.
CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Eckis requested a closed session with the City Council to discuss
existing litigation in the case of Poway Property Owners v. City of Poway, San
Diego Superior Court Case No. 698367; and 2 potential litigation cases.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
11A.
Councilmember Rexford stated that Orval Hill's family had requested a
plaque in his honor, however, since they were not present at this meeting,
she requested this item be pulled from calendar until a later meeting.
11B.
Councilmember Rexford requested signs warning motorists of animals,
particularly deer, crossing Scripps Poway Parkway. Motion by
Councilmember Rexford, seconded by Councilmember Callery to direct staff
to install the appropriate signs. Motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Higginson called for a closed session at 8:40 p.m. as requested by the City
Attorney.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ADJOURNHENT
Mayor Higginson called the meeting back to order at 9:15 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present and adjourned the meeting on motion by Councilmember
Callery, seconded by Councilmember Cafagna.
MarjoriA K.
City of~PowayWahlsten,~.~ City Clerk
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