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Home My WebLink About2013-01-30; Planning Commission; MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes January 30, 2013 Page 1 Minutes of: PLANNING COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Date of Meeting: January 30, 2012 Place of Meeting: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Siekmann called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Planner Don Neu led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Siekmann, Commissioners Arnold, Black, L’Heureux, Montgomery, Schumacher and Scully Absent: None STAFF PRESENT Don Neu, City Planner Jane Mobaldi, Assistant City Attorney Bridget Desmarais, Administrative Secretary Sabrina Michelson, Senior Office Specialist Van Lynch, Senior Planner Pam Drew, Associate Planner Shannon Werneke, Associate Planner Austin Silva, Assistant Planner Glen Van Peski, Engineering Manager Mark Biskup, Associate Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Siekmann asked if there were any corrections or revisions to the minutes of the meeting from December 5, 2012. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Black and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 5, 2012. VOTE: 5-0-2 AYES: Chairperson Siekmann, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux, and Commissioner Schumacher NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Montgomery and Commissioner Scully PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA None. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Planning Commission Minutes January 30, 2013 Page 2 Chairperson Siekmann asked Mr. Neu to introduce the first item. 1. SDP 97-25(A)x3 – KELLY CORPORATE CENTER – Request for a four –year retroactive extension of a Site Development Plan to construct a 50,000 square foot, two- story multi-tenant office building on a 25.28 acre site generally located adjacent to and south of Palomar Airport Road between Hidden Valley Road and Aviara Parkway in Local Facilities Management Zone 5. 2. CDP 12-25/HMP 13-01 - NORTH BATIQUITOS SEWER LIFT STATION FORCE MAIN REPAIR – Request for approval of a post-emergency Coastal Development Permit and Habitat Management Plan Permit to: 1) install approximately 65 lineal feet of 14-inch sewer force main pipe below grade; 2) install a manifold system including valves and appurtenances above grade; and 3) abandon in place approximately 50 lineal feet of 14-inch sewer force main pipe below grade at the North Batiquitos Sewer Lift Station (NBSLS), located at 7382 Gabbiano Lane, on the north side of Batiquitos Lagoon, in the East Batiquitos Lagoon/Hunt Properties Segment of the Local Coastal Program and within Local Facilities Management Zone 19. Mr. Neu stated Agenda Items 1 and 2 would normally be heard in a public hearing context; however, the projects appear 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 1 or 2. Chairperson Siekmann asked if any member of the audience wished to address Agenda Item 1 or 2. Seeing none, she opened and closed public testimony. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Black, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission approve Agenda Item 1 including the errata sheet and Agenda Item 2. VOTE: 7-0 AYES: Chairperson Siekmann, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux, Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Schumacher and Commissioner Scully NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Siekmann closed the public hearing on Agenda Items 1 and 2 and asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item. 3. SUP 12-01 – LA COSTA RESORT GOLF COURSE GRADING – Request for approval of a Floodplain Special Use Permit to renovate the south golf course at La Costa Resort & Spa, located north of La Costa Avenue and east of El Camino Real within Local Facilities Management Zone 6. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 3 and stated Associate Planner Shannon Werneke would make the staff presentation. Chairperson Siekmann opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 3. Commissioner Black stated he needed to recuse himself from the dais as he lives near the La Costa Resort Golf Course. Ms. Werneke gave a brief presentation and stated she would be available to answer any questions. Planning Commission Minutes January 30, 2013 Page 3 Chairperson Siekmann asked if there were any questions of Staff. Seeing none, she asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. Chairperson Siekmann asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Doug Yavanian, representing La Costa Resort and Spa, gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Commissioner Scully asked about the recent article in the paper and asked for clarification. Mr. Yavanian stated that he believed the resort spokesperson was referring to the details such as the type of grasses to be used, the type of sand and other minor details. All of the major project details have been determined. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Schumacher, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 6941 approving a Special Use Permit (SUP 12-01) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 6-0 AYES: Chairperson Siekmann, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner L’Heureux, Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Schumacher and Commissioner Scully NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Black ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Siekmann closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 3 and asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item. Commissioner Black returned to the dais. 4. RP 12-28 – RAILYARD LOFTS – Request for a recommendation of approval of a Major Review Permit to allow for the construction of a four-unit residential condominium development project on the property located at 2685 State Street in Land Use District 4 of the Village Review Zone. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 4 and stated Assistant Planner Austin Silva would make the staff presentation. Chairperson Siekmann opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 4. Mr. Silva gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Siekmann acknowledged that the Commission received a letter from Steven Cox in support of the project. Chairperson Siekmann asked if there were any questions of Staff. Seeing none, she asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. Allard Jansen, 4134 Adams Ave, Loft 9, San Diego, architect for the project, gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Siekmann asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Commissioner Scully asked about the lift for the vehicles. Mr. Jansen stated the lifts will be electric- hydraulic lifts. Planning Commission Minutes January 30, 2013 Page 4 Commissioner L’Heureux asked how the vibration and noise of the trains will be minimized. Mr. Jansen stated an acoustic study will be prepared to help provide information as far as the types of materials to be used in construction. Mr. Jansen further mentioned that double paned windows will be used as triple paned windows are too cost prohibitive. Chairperson Siekmann asked if there any further questions of the applicant. Seeing none, she asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Chairperson Siekmann opened public testimony. Steve Gibson, 538 Grand Avenue, Carlsbad, representing Urban Place Consulting, the group working with the city on improving the Village Area, urged the Commission to approve the project. Nina Sguelia, 2659 State Street, Carlsbad, stated she feels the project will be a great addition to that end of State Street. Chairperson Siekmann asked if there were any other members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, she closed public testimony on the item. DISCUSSION Commissioner Schumacher stated he can support the project. Commissioner Arnold commented that the project is ideal for the city and stated he can support the project. Commissioner L’Heureux also stated he can support the project. Commissioner Scully stated she likes the project and can support the project. Commissioner Montgomery concurred with his fellow Commissioners and stated he can support the project. Commissioner Black commented that he can support the project. Chairperson Siekmann also stated she can support the project. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Black, and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 6942 recommending approval of RP 12 -28 to the City Council based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 7-0 AYES: Chairperson Siekmann, Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux, Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Schumacher and Commissioner Scully NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Siekmann closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 4 and thanked Staff for their presentations. COMMISSION COMMENTS None Planning Commission Minutes January 30, 2013 Page 5 CITY PLANNER COMMENTS None CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of January 30, 2013, was adjourned at 6:35p.m. DON NEU City Planner Bridget Desmarais Minutes Clerk