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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-07-03; Planning Commission; MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes July 3, 2012 Page 1 Minutes of: PLANNING COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Date of Meeting: July 3, 2012 Place of Meeting: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Schumacher called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Black led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioners Arnold, Black, L’Heureux, and Siekmann Absent: Commissioners Nygaard and Scully STAFF PRESENT Don Neu, City Planner Jane Mobaldi, Assistant City Attorney Bridget Desmarais, Administrative Secretary Sabrina Michelson, Senior Office Specialist Chris DeCerbo, Principal Planner Van Lynch, Senior Planner Scott Donnell, Senior Planner Pam Drew, Associate Planner Austin Silva, Assistant Planner Greg Fisher, Assistant Planner Clyde Wickham, Associate Engineer Bryan Jones, Traffic Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any corrections or revisions to the minutes of the meeting from June 20, 2012. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Siekmann, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 20, 2012. VOTE: 5-0-2 AYES: Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux, and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Nygaard and Commissioner Scully ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Schumacher 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. Planning Commission Minutes July 3, 2012 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA None. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Chairperson Schumacher asked Mr. Neu to introduce the first item. 2. CUP 204(E)X1 – SAINT PATRICK PARISH SCHOOL – Request for a retroactive five (5) year extension of CUP 204(E) to allow the continued operation of Saint Patrick Parish and School uses, which include a church, parish center, house, playground, parking lot, nine mobile classroom buildings, and a Garage Thrift Store on property generally located north of Tamarack Avenue, south of Magnolia Avenue, east of Pio Pico Drive and west of Adams Street, within Local Facilities Management Zone 1. Mr. Neu stated Agenda Item 2 would normally be heard in a public hearing context; however, the project appears to be minor and routine in nature with no outstanding issues and Staff recommends approval. He recommended that the public hearing be opened and closed, and that the Commission proceed with a vote as a consent item. Staff would be available to respond to questions if the Commission or someone from the public wished to pull Agenda Item 2. Chairperson Schumacher asked if any member of the audience wished to address Agenda Item 2. Chairperson Schumacher opened public testimony on Agenda Item 2. Caroline Dooley, the architect representing the church, stated the school and church is currently fund raising to rebuild the school; however they are not quite ready to start the project therefore they are requesting an extension to the Conditional Use Permit. Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any questions of Ms. Dooley. Seeing none, he asked if there were any other members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, he closed public testimony on Agenda Item 2. ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Siekmann, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 6890 approving a retroactive five year extension of CUP 204(E) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 5-0-2 AYES: Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux, and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Nygaard and Commissioner Scully ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Schumacher closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 2 and asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item. 1. SP 180(H) – CARLSBAD RESEARCH CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN – Request for a recommendation of approval of a Specific Plan Amendment (SP 180(H)) on 559 acres of land located westerly of El Camino Real and bisected by both College Boulevard and Faraday Avenue in Local Facilities Management Zone 5. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 1 and stated Senior Planner Van Lynch would make the staff presentation. Chairperson Schumacher opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 1. Planning Commission Minutes July 3, 2012 Page 3 Mr. Lynch gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Schumacher commented that this item was continued from the June 20, 2012 meeting. Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any questions of Staff. Seeing none, Chairperson Schumacher asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. Seeing none, Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Chairperson Schumacher opened public testimony on Agenda Item 1. Dan Downing, 6580 Red Knot Street, Carlsbad, stated the project should comply with the landscape manual and should allow xeriscape landscaping. Chairperson Schumacher asked if the applicant wished to respond to the comments made during public testimony. Thomas Hageman, Planning Consultant for the proposal and business owner located at 1530 Faraday Avenue, Suite 100, Carlsbad, stated the landscape manual was not overlooked. He stated that there is landscaping in the common areas along the public streets which is maintained by the owner’s association and those areas use reclaimed water. Mr. Hageman stated there is a need and a desire to maintain the existing look of the park. Commissioner Arnold asked if striking the landscape clause in the Specific Plan would lead to a change in landscaping. Mr. Hageman stated the owners association would still review and approve landscape plans; however it could cause a conflict because the Specific Plan is a city document. Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any other members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, he closed public testimony on Agenda Item 1. Commissioner Siekmann asked staff to respond to the comment. Mr. Lynch responded that any landscape which reduces the need for water could be defined as xeriscape and could be perceived as a conflict with the Landscape Manual. Commissioner L’Heureux asked if it would require the park to re-landscape. Mr. Lynch stated no, only new development and changes to the landscape area of existing development of 2,500 square feet or greater would be required to follow the Landscape Manual. Commissioner Arnold asked if the landscape clause is in conflict with the Landscape Manual. Mr. Lynch stated no as xeriscape is not defined in the Landscape Manual. The HOA has the ability to regulate landscape plans. Commissioner Siekmann asked Ms. Mobaldi to clarify. Strike “xeriscape” and leave the other wording so it is not in conflict. Mr. Hageman stated the key is the word “dominant.” DISCUSSION Commissioner Arnold stated he can approve the plan but is concerned with the term “xeriscape” in the clause. Commissioner L’Heureux cannot support the plan tonight because of the 25,000 square foot limitation on the education facilities. Commissioner Black stated he concurred with Commissioner L’Heureux. He would like to see a larger square footage for the educational facilities. He does however support removing the word “xeriscape” in the clause. Commissioner Siekmann stated she agrees with the removal of the word “xeriscape.” She can support the limitation of square feet for the educational facilities. Planning Commission Minutes July 3, 2012 Page 4 Chairperson Schumacher stated he can support the project as proposed. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Siekmann, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 6853 recommending approval of Specific Plan Amendment 180(H) based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein to include an amendment to Specific Plan 180 Section 4.33, No 3 to remove the word “xeriscape” from the clause. VOTE: 3-2-2 AYES: Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioner Arnold, and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: Commissioner Black and Commissioner L’Heureux ABSENT: Commissioner Nygaard and Commissioner Scully ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Schumacher closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 1 and asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item. 3. RP 12-13/CDP 12-04 – ARMY & NAVY ACADEMY ATHLETIC FACILITY – Request for a recommendation of approval of a Major Review Permit and Coastal Development Permit to allow for the demolition of all existing structures on site and the construction of a new two-story athletic facility, press box with stadium seating, maintenance building, and the installation of a new artificial turf field, lights and a new perimeter fence on the property located at 2605 Carlsbad Boulevard in Land Use District 9 of the Village Review Zone. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 3 and stated Assistant Planner Austin Silva would make the staff presentation. Chairperson Schumacher opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 3. Mr. Silva gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any questions of Staff. Commissioner Black asked if Staff had an image or photo simulation of the 20 foot tall fence on the east side of the site. Mr. Silva stated directed the Commission’s attention to the slide on the screen and noted that only a portion of the fence was visible at the bottom of the slide. Mr. Silva stated that red trumpet vines will be planted to provide screening. Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any further questions of Staff. Seeing none, he asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. Bill Hofman, Hofman Planning and Engineering, 3156 Lionshead Ave, representing the applicant, gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Mr. Hofman introduced Brigadier General Bliss, who gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Commissioner Siekmann asked if the attendance would be increasing with this new facility. General Bliss stated yes. Commissioner Siekmann inquired about the pedestrian crossing on Carlsbad Boulevard. Mr. Hofman stated a traffic signal is a condition of approval of this phase. Commissioner Siekmann asked if they are going for LEED Certification with this phase. Mr. Hofman stated no. Planning Commission Minutes July 3, 2012 Page 5 Commissioner Black asked if the parking lot will be open to the public on days other than game days. Mr. Hofman stated the lot will not be open to the public. There will be signs posted indicating no public parking and if needed, chains will be installed. Commissioner L’Heureux asked if there will be sufficient and convenient parking for games being held at the facility. General Bliss stated parking will not be without its challenges. Mr. Hofman stated Beech Avenue does allow parking. More parking will be added with future phases. Commissioner L’Heureux asked how the lighting has been designed to have little impacts on the nearby residents. John Dodge, architect for the project, stated the latest the lights will be on will be 10:00 p.m. Commissioner L’Heureux asked how many night games the academy anticipates having at the facility. General Bliss stated it is typically a maximum of 5 football games. He stated soccer games are played in the afternoon and baseball games are played predominantly in the afternoon. Commissioner L’Heureux asked if there will be any parades at night. General Bliss stated no. Commissioner Siekmann asked about other businesses or schools using the facilities. General Bliss stated it currently happens now as Tri City Christian uses the football field but the school is not that large. Commissioner Siekmann asked if there are ever any events that happen concurrently. General Bliss stated very rarely. Commissioner Arnold asked if they have thought about constructing a pedestrian overpass. General Bliss stated it is in a later phase; however the athletic facility and another building need to be constructed. Chairperson Schumacher asked if there any were members of the audience who wished to speak on Agenda Item 3. Gary Nessim, 2987 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, stated the project is severely underparked. He feels the site is perfect for an underground parking garage that could be used by the commuters and beach goers. Mr. Nessim would like to see the item continued so the applicant can work with NCTD. Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any questions. Seeing none, he asked if there were any other members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Mary Welch, resident on Beech Avenue, stated she has been looking forward to this project but is concerned about the parking in the area. However the parking lot for the facility will make an improvement. She stated that if additional public parking is provided on the property, there will be trash everywhere. Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any questions. Seeing none, he asked if there were any other members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Mr. Hofman stated the applicant met with the Mr. Nessim several years ago to discuss the idea of the parking lot. The funding was not available and NCTD did not approve of the idea. Commissioner L’Heureux asked about the timing of the conversations. Mr. Hofman stated the meeting was about 4 years ago. General Bliss stated the economics do not work for the site. He is not in favor of the idea. Commissioner L’Heureux commented that the parking lot on Beech Avenue should be chained off so the public does not use it. Mr. Hofman stated they are agreeable to that request. Chairperson Schumacher closed public testimony on Agenda Item 2. Commissioner Siekmann asked about Condition No. 42. Clyde Wickham, Associate Engineer, stated that the design could be a pedestrian signal or a crosswalk. Bryan Jones, Traffic Engineer, stated that it is more likely that rectangular rapid flashing beacons would be required. Commissioner Siekmann asked who makes the final decision. Mr. Jones stated Staff has been working with the security director for the Academy to come up with a design. Chairperson Schumacher asked about parking for the project. Mr. Silva stated that Planning Area E of the Academy’s Master Site Plan calls for 63 parking spaces and 63 parking spaces are provided with this proposal. Planning Commission Minutes July 3, 2012 Page 6 Commissioner L’Heureux asked Staff about placing a chain across the entrance to the parking lot. Mr. Silva stated that the parking lot is on the Academy’s private property and therefore it will be the responsibility of the Academy to place a device to prohibit public parking. Commissioner Black asked Mr. Neu if it would be appropriate to place a condition to place a chain on the parking lot. Mr. Neu stated it is within the Commission’s discretion. Chairperson Schumacher asked if there is an issue of not placing the condition. Mr. Neu stated that as long as the access was not limited during times the facilities were being used it would not be in conflict with city parking requirements. Commissioner Siekmann stated the applicant was agreeable to leaving the project as is. Commissioner Black felt that placing the condition does not hurt as the applicant is agreeable. Commissioner L’Heureux concurred with Commissioner Black and asked if staff could work out the condition. Commissioner Arnold stated he is opposed to placing a condition on the project. Chairperson Schumacher concurred with Commissioner Arnold. DISCUSSION Commissioner Arnold thanked the Army and Navy Academy for being a great neighbor and an asset to the community. Regarding the parking garage, he stated one is needed in the Village; however it is unfair to saddle the Academy with the cost of constructing a parking garage. Commissioner Arnold stated he can support the project. Commissioner L’Heureux also stated this is a great project. He stated the parking is an issue but the Academy will take great steps to insure people attending the games can park in the lot or nearby. Commissioner L’Heureux stated he can support the project. Commissioner Black thanked Staff and the applicant on a great project. In regards to the parking, he stated he trusts the Academy will handle any issues appropriately. Commissioner Black stated he can support the project as presented. Commissioner Siekmann stated she can also support the project. She stated she likes the idea of a pedestrian activated crossing from the school to the field. Commissioner Siekmann stated she agrees that the Village needs a parking garage but it would not be appropriate at this site. Chairperson Schumacher also thanked Staff and feels it will be a tremendous improvement to the downtown Village area. Parking is always an issue in the Village and he feels saddling the Academy with the construction costs for a parking garage is out of character. He stated he can support the project. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Siekmann, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6899 and 6900 recommending approval of RP 12-13 and CDP 12-04 to the City Council based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 5-0 AYES: Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux, and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Nygaard and Commissioner Scully ABSTAIN: None Planning Commission Minutes July 3, 2012 Page 7 Chairperson Schumacher closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 3 and asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item. 4. CUP 12-02 – GUNTHER’S RETAIL – Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a 965 square foot retail use within an existing office/warehouse business within the Planned Industrial zone on property located at 2717 Loker Avenue West, Suite B, in Local Facilities Management Zone 5. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 4 and stated Principal Planner Chris DeCerbo would make the staff presentation. Commissioner Siekmann stated that because she was a former employee of the applicant, she needed to recuse herself. Chairperson Schumacher opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 4. Mr. DeCerbo gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Schumacher acknowledged receipt of a letter from the applicant dated June 23 and asked if there were any questions of Staff. Seeing none, he asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. Greg Gunther gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Commissioner Arnold asked how many staff members he has. Mr. Gunther stated 5 employees. Commissioner Black asked about signage for the site. Mr. Gunther stated he has no intention of changing the existing signs. Commissioner Black asked if it would be considered retail or wholesale if a Carlsbad Police Officer were to come in for merchandise. Mr. Gunther stated it would be retail. Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any further questions of the applicant. Seeing none, Chairperson Schumacher asked if there any were members of the audience who wished to speak on Agenda Item 4. Seeing none, he opened and closed public testimony on the item. DISCUSSION Commissioner Arnold stated that while he can understand the concerns of the small business owner, he cannot support the project. He further stated that the business does not serve the occupants of the business park as required by the General Plan and zoning. Commissioner L’Heureux stated that he has a difficult time trying to apply even two of the findings that are necessary to approve a Conditional Use Permit therefore he has to deny the request. Commissioner Black stated he is concerned with setting precedence with this project. He stated he has to deny the request. Chairperson Schumacher applauded the applicant in their interest in complying with rules. He concurred with Commissioner Black in regards to setting precedence. Chairperson Schumacher commented that ultimately the project is not congruent with the General Plan or the intent of the P-M Zone. Planning Commission Minutes July 3, 2012 Page 8 ACTION: Motion by Commissioner L’Heureux, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 6891 denying Conditional Use Permit CUP 12-02 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 4-0-1 AYES: Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Black, and Commissioner L’Heureux NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Nygaard, Commissioner Scully and Commissioner Siekmann ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Schumacher closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 4. RECESS Chairperson Schumacher called for a 5 minute recess at 8:05 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Chairperson Schumacher called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. with all Commissioners present and asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item. 5. SDP 12-01 – VISTA LA COSTA APARTMENTS – Request for approval of a Site Development Plan to allow for the development of a 19-unit residential apartment project on a 0.88-acre infill site generally located on the north side of Gibraltar Street, south of the La Costa Golf Course, between Jerez Court and Romeria Street, and in Local Facilities Management Zone 6. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 5 and stated Assistant Planner Greg Fisher would make the staff presentation. Chairperson Schumacher opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 5. Mr. Fisher gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Schumacher acknowledged receipt of an errata sheet for the project and asked if there were any questions of Staff. Commissioner Siekmann inquired about turning left out of the project onto Gibraltar Street. Mr. Jones stated that it is a residential street so there should not be any issues with traffic turning left onto Gibraltar Street. Commissioner Siekmann asked about the apartment manager for the project. Mr. Fisher stated that pursuant to state law there will be an onsite apartment manager who will be there part-time. Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any further questions of staff. Seeing none, he asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. Solomon Ravi gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Seeing none, Chairperson Schumacher asked if there any were members of the audience who wished to speak on Agenda Item 5. Seeing none he opened and closed public testimony on the item. DISCUSSION Commissioner Arnold stated he can support the project. Commissioner L’Heureux stated he can support the project. Planning Commission Minutes July 3, 2012 Page 9 Commissioner Black also stated he can support the project. Commissioner Siekmann thanked staff and stated she can support the project. Chairperson Schumacher also thanked staff and stated he can support the project. The applicant stated they are in agreement with the errata sheet. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Siekmann, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 6901 approving Site Development Plan (SDP 12-01), based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein including the errata sheet. VOTE: 5-0 AYES: Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux, and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Nygaard and Commissioner Scully ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Schumacher closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 5 and asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item. 5. ZCA 09-04/LCPA 09-03/ZCA 09-05/LCPA 09-04/ZCA 11-07/LCPA 11-08/LCPA 95- 10(B) – HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION – A request to recommend approval of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Village Master Plan and Design Manual and Local Coastal Program to implement various programs of the 2005- 2010 Housing Element. Implementation would add land use and development standards for farmworker housing, emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, and managed living units and would make relevant changes to the definition and standards for residential care facilities; and a request to recommend approval of a determination that the amendments are within the scope of the Mitigated Negative Declaration previously adopted for the 2005-2010 Housing Element. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 6 and stated Senior Planner Scott Donnell would make the staff presentation assisted by Associate Planner Pam Drew. Chairperson Schumacher opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 6. Mr. Donnell and Ms. Drew gave a brief presentation and stated they would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any questions of Staff. Chairperson Schumacher asked which zones transitional and supportive housing would be allowed. Mr. Donnell stated all residential zones and a few commercial zones would permit such housing serving six or fewer persons. Commissioner L’Heureux asked if the six or fewer persons limitation regarding transitional and supportive housing would include staff and support people. Mr. Donnell responded that the limitation does not include homeowners and any help. Commissioner Siekmann referenced attachment 8, page 9, section J, and asked who is responsible for the removal of any structures. The owner would be responsible and the removal would be treated much like a code compliance issue is handled; however, it would depend on the type of the structure that exists. For example, if the structure is a conventional single-family residence and was allowed in the zone, the Planning Commission Minutes July 3, 2012 Page 10 structure may be allowed to remain. Commissioner Siekmann asked if this is state wording or city wording. Ms. Drew responded that she reviewed the city of Los Angeles’ ordinance which used the State’s wording. Commissioner Siekmann asked if the word “applicant or owner” should be added to that section. Ms. Drew responded that the owner has to sign for an application. The City can say the property owner is ultimately responsible. Ms. Mobaldi stated that section 2C refers to “property owner” so it would be consistent in this instance. Commissioner Black asked if the state supplies supplemental income for people allowed into a transitional home. Mr. Donnell stated he was not aware but believed state involvement was limited. He deferred the question to the representative of Community Housing Works. Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on Agenda Item 6. Mary Jane Jagodzinski, representing Community Housing Works, 4305 University Avenue, San Diego, spoke briefly about transitional and supportive housing and other topics. Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any other members of the audience who wished to speak on Agenda Item 6. Seeing none, he closed public testimony on the item. DISCUSSION Commissioner Arnold stated he can support the project. Commissioner L’Heureux thanked staff for their presentation and stated he can support the project. Commissioner Black also thanked staff for their work on this project and he can support the project. Commissioner Siekmann commended Staff on their work with this project. She stated she can support the project. Chairperson Schumacher concurred with his fellow Commissioners and stated he can support the project. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Siekmann, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6892, 6893, 6894, 6895, 6896, 6897, and 6898 recommending that the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Local Coastal Program (including the Village Master Plan and Design Manual) are within the scope of the Mitigated Negative Declaration previously adopted for the 2005-2010 Housing Element (GPA 03-02) and recommending approval of Zone Code Amendments ZCA 09-04, ZCA 09-05, and ZCA 11-07; and Local Coastal Program Amendments LCPA 09-03, LCPA 09-04, LCPA 11-08, and LCPA 95-10(B) based on the findings contained therein. VOTE: 5-0 AYES: Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux, and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Nygaard and Commissioner Scully, ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Schumacher closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 6 and thanked Staff for their presentations. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner L’Heureux stated he was selected as Citizen of the Year.