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Minutes
Dec. 4, 2024, 5 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 5 p.m.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
ROLL CALL: Kamenjarin, Lafferty, Meenes, Merz, Stine (Danna, Hubinger-Absent)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Meenes led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Nov. 6, 2024
For clarity, Commissioner Stine requested edits to page five, paragraph four: 1) sentence four,
replace the words "and consumers" with "that" 2) last sentence add the words "in certain areas
of the City" to the end of it. In short, the paragraph should read: "He also noted that he
appreciates the benefits and convenience to businesses, existing and new, that drive thru
restaurants offer. Mr. Stine added that he would be open to restricting drive thru locations that
do not make sense in certain areas of the City."
For clarity, Commissioner Meenes would like the words "for the adjacent property to the west"
added to the end of the sentence on page two, paragraph three.
Commissioner Lafferty, referring to page five, paragraph five requested the following changes for
accuracy: 1) that the word "into" be changed to "around" and that the word "programs" be
changed to "policy".
Motion by Commissioner Meenes, seconded by Commissioner Stine to approve the minutes as
amended from Nov. 6, 2024. Motion carried, (4/0/1/2) ( Merz -Abstain; Danna, Hubinger -
Absent)
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Nov. 20, 2024
Motion by Commissioner Merz, seconded by Commissioner Meenes to approve the minutes from
Nov. 20, 2024 regular meeting as presented. Motion carried, (4/0/1/2) (Stine-Abstain; Danna,
Hubinger -Absent)
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Chair Kamenjarin opened the duly noticed public hearing on Item 1 at 5:15 p.m.
In response to Chair Kamenjarin' s request for ex pa rte, Commissioners Meenes, Merz and Chair
Kamenjarin expressed that they have visited the site.
Dec. 18, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Page 2
Assistant Community Development Director Mike Strong introduced Associate Planner, Edward
Valenzuela, who reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
1. 4080 SUNNYHILL DRIVE CDP 2023-0040 (DEV2023-0119) -Adoption of a resolution of the
Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, approving of Coastal Development
Permit, CDP 2023-0040, to demolish an existing single-family residence and garage and
construct a new 4,140 square foot single-family residence and detached garage on a 0.34-acre
site located at 4080 Sunnyhill Dr. within the Mello II segment of the city's Local Coastal
Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 1.
ACTION TYPE: Quasi-Judicial
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Take public input, close the public hearing,
and adopt the resolution.
PLANNER: Edward Valenzuela ENGINEER: Jason Geldert
Chair Kamenjarin opened the public testimony at 5:32 p.m. and asked if any members of the public
wished to speak on the project.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Chair Kamenjarin closed public testimony on this item at 5:32
p.m.
Commissioner discussion ensued.
Motion by Commissioner Meenes, seconded by Commissioner Stine to approve Resolution 7529.
Motion carried, (5/0/0/2) (Danna, Hubinger -Absent).
Chair Kamenjarin closed the duly noticed public hearing at 5:35 p.m.
2. CARLSBAD PREMIUM OUTLETS KIOSK PROGRAM AMEND 2023-0014/ AMEND 2023-0016
(DEV2023-0146) -Adoption of a resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of
Carlsbad, California, approving of Site Development Plan Amendment, Amend 2023-0014,
and Coastal Development Permit Amendment, Amend 2023-0016, to allow 17 retail
pushcarts and five kiosks on property generally located at the southeast corner of Paseo Del
Norte and Car Country Drive within the Mello II Segment of the city's Local Coastal Program
and Local Facilities Management Zone 13.
ACTION TYPE: Quasi-Judicial
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Take public input, close the public hearing,
and adopt the resolution.
PLANNER: Edward Valenzuela ENGINEER: David Rick
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 7530-5/0/0/2
Chair Kamenjarin closed the duly noticed public hearing at 5:36 p.m.
Dec. 18,2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Page 3
Assistant Community Development Director Mike Strong introduced Associate Planner, Edward
Valenzuela, who reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to Chair Kamenjarin' s request for ex pa rte, all Commissioners noted they are familiar
with the site.
Associate Planner, Edward Valenzuela, confirmed for Commissioners Stine and Meenes that
there is no indication that there will be fewer parking spaces as a result of this project.
In response to Commissioner Lafferty's inquiry, Associate Planner, Edward Valenzuela explained
that the retroactive permitting included in this project is to rectify the currently operating
businesses that have been given City-issued business licenses, and in some cases building sites
so that they all meet the standards of the Site Development Plan (SDP).
Applicant Representative, Jacob Glaze introduced himself and was available for questions.
Chair Kamenjarin opened the public testimony at 5:47 p.m. and asked if any members of the public
wished to speak on the project.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Chair Kamenjarin closed public testimony on this item at 5:47
p.m.
Commissioner discussion ensued.
Motion by Commissioner Meenes, seconded by Commissioner Merz to approve Resolution 7530.
Motion carried, (5/0/0/2) (Danna, Hubinger -Absent).
Chair Kamenjarin closed the duly noticed public hearing at 5:52 p.m.
3. CHERRY BEACH HOMES PUD 2024-0002/SDP 2024-0013/CDP 2024-0016/ MS 2024-003
(DEV2024-0052) -Adoption of a resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of
Carlsbad, California, approving a Planned Development Permit, Site Development Plan,
Coastal Development Permit, and Minor Subdivision to demolish an existing single-family
residence, duplex, and accessory structure, and construction of a three-unit, residential air-
space condominium project consisting of three detached, three story, one family dwellings
on a 0.18-acre infill site located at 180 Cherry Ave. within the Mello II Segment of the Local
Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 1.
ACTION TYPE: Quasi-Judicial
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Take public input, close the public hearing,
and adopt the resolution.
PLANNER: Kyle Van Leeuwen ENGINEER: Nichole Fine
Dec. 18,2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Page 4
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 7531-4/1/0/2 (Lafferty-No; Danna,
Hubinger -Absent)
Chair Kamenjarin opened the duly noticed public hearing on Item 3 at 5:53 p.m.
In response to Chair Kamenjarin' s request for ex pa rte, Commissioners Meenes, Merz and Chair
Kamenjarin expressed that they had visited the site.
Assistant Community Development Director Mike Strong introduced Associate Planner, Kyle Van
Leeuwen, who reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Applicant representative, Jonathan Frankel, Vice President, Forward Planning, Rincon Homes was
available for questions.
In response to Commissioner Lafferty's question regarding the roof, Mr. Frankel explained that
the project meets all of the height limitations set forth by the city.
Chair Kamenjarin opened the public testimony at 6:04 p.m. and asked if any members of the public
wished to speak on the project.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Chair Kamenjarin closed public testimony at 6:04 p.m.
Commissioner discussion ensued.
Motion by Commissioner Merz, seconded by Commissioner Stine to approve Resolution 7531.
Motion carried, (4/1/0/2) (Lafferty -No; Danna, Hubinger -Absent).
Chair Kamenjarin closed the duly noticed public hearing at 6:20 p.m.
4. TERRAMAR STAIRWAY STABILIZATION CDP 2022-0026/SUP 2024-0002 (DEV2022-0071) -
Adoption of a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California,
approving a Coastal Development Permit and Special Use Permit to repair and stabilize the
Terramar Stairway, a public stairway on private property providing public access to South
Carlsbad State Beach. The 0.53-acre property is located at 5327 Carlsbad Blvd., between
Shore Drive to the north and Cerezo Drive to the south, within the Mello II Segment of the
Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 3.
ACTION TYPE: Quasi-Judicial
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Take public input, close the public hearing,
and adopt the resolution.
PLANNER: Shannon Harker ENGINEER: Nichole Fine
Chair Kamenjarin opened the duly noticed public hearing on Agenda Item number 4 at 6:21pm
Dec. 18,2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Page 5
In response to Chair Kamenjarin' s request for ex parte, Commissioners Merz, Means, Stine and
Chair Kamenjarin each expressed they had visited the site.
Assistant Community Development Director Mike Strong introduced Senior Planner, Shannon
Harker, who reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
In response to Commissioner Meenes inquiry regarding the safety of the stairway, Senior Planner,
Shannon Harker, explained that the Geo-technical engineer for the project will include
information about that in his presentation and indicated that additionally, there was a third-party
review of that report that found the safety factors for the project were exceeded.
Applicant representative and engineer for the project, Walt Crampton, reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Chair Kamenjarin opened the public testimony at 7:00 p.m. and asked if any members of the public
wished to speak on the project.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Chair Kamenjarin closed public testimony at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioner discussion ensued.
Motion by Commissioner Stine, seconded by Commissioner Meenes to approve Resolution 7532.
Motion carried, (5/0/0/2) (Danna, Hubinger -Absent).
Chair Kamenjarin closed the duly noticed public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSIONER REPORT: None.
CITY PLANNER REPORT: Assistant Director of Community Development, Mike Strong expressed
that the Planning Commission will be convening on Dec. 18, 2024.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: None.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:13 p.m.
Cynthia Vigeland
Administrative Secretary