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Minutes of: PLANNING COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 6:00 p.m.
Date of Meeting: August 1, 2012
Place of Meeting: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Schumacher called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Schumacher led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioners Black, L’Heureux, Scully and Siekmann
Absent: Commissioners Arnold and Nygaard
STAFF PRESENT
Don Neu, City Planner
Jane Mobaldi, Assistant City Attorney
Bridget Desmarais, Administrative Secretary
Sabrina Michelson, Senior Office Specialist
Pam Drew, Associate Planner
Greg Fisher, Assistant Planner
Steve Jantz, Associate Engineer
Glen Van Peski, Engineering Manager
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any corrections or revisions to the minutes of the meeting
from July 18, 2012.
MOTION
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner L’Heureux, and duly seconded, that the Planning
Commission approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 18, 2012.
VOTE: 4-0-3
AYES: Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux, Commissioner Scully and
Commissioner Siekmann
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Arnold and Commissioner Nygaard
ABSTAIN: Chairperson Schumacher
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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
None.
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
Chairperson Schumacher asked Mr. Neu to introduce the first item.
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2. SUP 06-10x1 AGUA HEDIONDA OUTER LAGOON MAINTENANCE – Request for a
retroactive five year extension of a Floodplain Special Use Permit to allow periodic
maintenance dredging of the Agua Hedionda Outer Lagoon, and the placement of
dredged sand on Carlsbad beaches in 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.
Seeing none, he opened and closed public testimony.
MOTION
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Siekmann, and duly seconded, that the Planning
Commission approve Agenda Item 2.
VOTE: 5-0-2
AYES: Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux,
Commissioner Scully and Commissioner Siekmann
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Arnold and Commissioner Nygaard
ABSTAIN: None
Chairperson Schumacher closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 2 and asked Mr. Neu to introduce the
next item.
1. CT 11-02/PUD 11-05 – LA COSTA VISTA – Request for approval of a Tentative Tract
Map and Planned Development Permit to develop a seven unit multi-family residential
air-space condominium project on a .40-acre infill site generally located at the northern
end of Jerez Court in Local Facilities Management Zone 6.
Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 1 and stated Assistant Planner Greg Fisher would make the staff
presentation.
Chairperson Schumacher 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 Schumacher asked if there were any questions of Staff. Seeing none, he asked if the
applicant wished to make a presentation.
Tony Sfreddo, 19196 Sierra Isabel, Irvine, gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to
answer any questions.
Commissioner Scully commented that she thought the units were supposed to be high-end units and
asked if the applicant would do more than the minimum requirements to help with the soundproofing
between the units. Mr. Sfreddo stated the units are not proposed to be high-end units as the layout of the
land will not support that type of product. Mr. Sfreddo commented that even the minimum building
requirements are pretty significant.
Commissioner Siekmann asked if the project will use pavers instead of concrete. Mr. Sfreddo stated yes.
Commissioner Siekmann asked if the units will be constructed for solar panels to be installed at a later
date. Mr. Sfreddo stated that is a new requirement and the project will comply accordingly.
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Chairperson Schumacher asked if there were any further questions of the applicant. Seeing none, he
asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on Agenda Item 1. Seeing none,
Chairperson Schurnacher opened and closed the public testimony.
DISCUSSION
Commissioner L'Heureux commented that this project seems rather mundane and routine and that he
had hoped some of the remaining lots along the golf course would have higher end projects. However
since there is not a basis for denying the project, he stated he can approve it.
Commissioner Scully stated she agreed with Commissioner L'Heureux.
Commissioner Black stated he can support the project
Commissioner Siekmann stated she can support the project.
Chairperson Schumacher stated he can also support the project as it is consistent with the neighborhood
MOTION
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Siekmann, and duly seconded, that the Planning
Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6902 and 6903 approving
a Tentative Tract Map (CT 11-02) and Planned Development Permit (PUD 11-05),
based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
VOTE: 5-0
AYES: Chairperson Schumacher, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L'Heureux,
Commissioner Scully and Commissioner Siekmann
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Arnold and Commissioner Nygaard
ABSTAIN: None
Chairperson Schumacher closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 1 and thanked Staff for their
presentations.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
None.
CITY PLANNER COMMENTS
None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of August 1, 2012, was adjourned at
LEA DON NEU
City Planner
Bridget Desmarais
Minutes Clerk