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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-15; Planning Commission; MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes June 15,2011 Page 1 Minutes of: PLANNING COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Date of Meeting: June 15, 2011 Place of Meeting: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER Chairperson L'Heureux called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson L'Heureux led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson L'Heureux, Commissioners Arnold, Schumacher, and Scully Absent: Commissioners Black, Nygaard and Siekmann STAFF PRESENT Don Neu, Planning Director Jane Mobaldi, Assistant City Attorney Bridget Desmarais, Administrative Secretary Sabrina Michelson, Senior Office Specialist Greg Fisher, Assistant Planner Glen Van Peski, Senior Civil Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson L'Heureux asked if there were any corrections or revisions to the minutes of the meeting from June 1, 2011. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Schumacher, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 1, 2011. VOTE: 4-0-3 AYES: Chairperson L'Heureux, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Schumacher, and Commissioner Scully NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Black, Nygaard and Siekmann ABSTAIN: None Chairperson L'Heureux directed everyone's attention to the slide on the screen to review the procedures the Commission would be following during the evening's Public Hearing. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA None. Planning Commission Minutes June 15, 2011 Page 2 PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Chairperson L'Heureux asked Mr. Neu to introduce the first item. 1. CUP 10-11/SUP 10-04 - CAMINO SHELL - Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit CUP 10-11 and Special Use Permit SUP 10-04 to remodel an existing gas station and convenience market including the conversion of a smog-check station into a self- service car wash facility on a .47-acre property generally located at the northeast corner of El Camino Real and Marron Road in Local Facilities Management Zone 2. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 1 and stated Assistant Planner Greg Fisher would make the Staff presentation. Chairperson L'Heureux asked if the applicant wished to proceed with only 4 Commissioners present. The applicant stated yes. Chairperson L'Heureux opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 1. Mr. Fisher gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson L'Heureux asked if there were any questions of Staff. Commissioner Arnold asked about the timeframe for construction. Mr. Fisher stated it would most likely be as soon as possible; however, he deferred the question to the applicant. Chairperson L'Heureux asked if there were any further questions of Staff. Seeing none, he asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. Paris Hagman, Hagman and Associates, 1516 West Redwood Street, Suite 205, San Diego, stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson L'Heureux asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Commissioner Arnold inquired about the cost of a smog check at the station. Mr. Hagman deferred the question to the owner. Alan Mojaver, 2590 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, stated that the price varies depending on if the customer has a coupon. Commissioner Arnold asked Mr. Mojaver if he made an assumption that the car wash would not generate more traffic because the car wash will be used by customers already there for gas. Mr. Mojaver stated that even if there is an increase in traffic it will not affect the flow of traffic. Commissioner Arnold asked Mr. Mojaver if he has ever contacted the shopping center regarding access to the shopping center. Mr. Mojaver stated no. Commissioner Scully asked about the turn radius for the cars in the first set of gas pumps closest to the car wash. She stated her concern regarding the close distance for cars exiting the car wash and cars exiting those first set of gas pumps. Mr. Hagman stated most of the cars will exit the car wash and proceed to El Camino Real. Generally speaking, most people will get gas first before using the car wash. Mr. Hagman stated that once the car wash is complete, cars will slowly exit the car wash so as to utilize the drying mechanisms. Those customers only getting gas will be able to see the cars exiting the car wash. Chairperson L'Heureux asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, he opened and closed public testimony on the item DISCUSSION Commissioner Arnold commented that the new structure will be a great improvement over the existing structure. He stated he can support the project. Planning Commission Minutes June 15,2011 Page 3 Commissioner Scully stated the architectural design and landscape design will improve the corner, however, she stated she is still concerned over the short distance to the pumps from the exit of the car wash. She further stated she can support the project. Commissioner Schumacher thanked Staff and the applicant for bringing the project forward. It will be a nice improvement to the property and he stated he can support it. Chairperson L'Heureux also thanked Staff and the applicant and stated he can support the project. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Schumacher, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6777 and 6778 approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 10-11) and Special Use Permit (SUP 10-04), based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 4-0 AYES: Chairperson L'Heureux, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Schumacher, and Commissioner Scully NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Black, Commissioner Nygaard and Commissioner Siekmann ABSTAIN: None Chairperson L'Heureux closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 1 and thanked Staff for their presentations. COMMISSION COMMENTS None. PLANNING DIRECTOR COMMENTS None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of June 15, 2011, was adjourned at 6:17 p.m. DON NEU Planning Director Bridget Desmarais Minutes Clerk