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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-21; Planning Commission; MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes August 21, 2013 Page 1 Minutes of: PLANNING COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Date of Meeting: August 21, 2013 Place of Meeting: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Siekmann called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner L’Heureux led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Siekmann, Commissioners Anderson, Black, L’Heureux, Schumacher, Scully and Segall Absent: None STAFF PRESENT Don Neu, City Planner Jane Mobaldi, Assistant City Attorney Bridget Desmarais, Administrative Secretary Greg Fisher, Assistant Planner Jason Geldert, Senior Engineer PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Siekmann asked if there were any corrections or revisions to the minutes of the meeting from July 17, 2013. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Black and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 17, 2013. VOTE: 6-0-1 AYES: Chairperson Siekmann, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux, Commissioner Schumacher, and Commissioner Segall NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Scully Chairperson Siekmann asked if there were any corrections or revisions to the minutes of the meeting from August 7, 2013. Planning Commission Minutes August 21, 2013 Page 2 MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Black and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 7, 2013. VOTE: 7-0 AYES: Chairperson Siekmann, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux, Commissioner Schumacher, Commissioner Scully and Commissioner Segall NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Chairperson Siekmann asked Mr. Neu to introduce the first item and opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 1. 1. SANDAG SERIES 13 REGIONAL GROWTH FORECAST – Presentation by SANDAG staff on the Series 13 Regional Growth Forecast. Kirby Brady, from SANDAG, gave a brief presentation and stated she would be available to answer any question. Chairperson Siekmann asked if there were any questions. Commissioner Black asked if part time and full time employment was included. Ms. Brady stated only full time jobs. Commissioner Segall inquired about dedicating more lands to preservation asked if other communities had a comprehensive Growth Management Plan like Carlsbad. Ms. Brady stated that there are a million acres of open space available today. She also stated that between today and 2050, they anticipate an additional 300,000 acres of open space to be set aside as conserved lands. Commissioner Schumacher asked if transportation in 2050 will have any additions to other means of transportation such as an established rail system throughout the city. Ms. Brady stated all projects that are planned will include an expansion of the bus system, an increased frequency for all bus lines, and a 15 minute head way expansion of the trolley system. Susan Baldwin, from SANDAG, stated a detailed study of a Regional Transportation Program (RTP) indicates that there were 60 additional miles of light rail lines, including an upgrade to the frequency of the service for many of the bus lines and some shuttle services to help with the accessibility to and from transit. Commissioner Schumacher asked if there were any conceptual ideas to the additional 60 miles of light rail lines and where they may be located. Ms. Baldwin stated a number of them would be located in the city of San Diego due to a dense population, and some extensions in North County. Chairperson Siekmann asked if there were any further questions. Seeing none she opened public testimony. Darcy Brandon, Paseo Aliso, stated her concerns with the accuracy of data for the population and job trends, and why the population projection from the California Department of Finance seemed to be exaggerated. Chairperson Siekmann asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on Agenda Item 1. Seeing none, she asked if the presenters would like to respond. CORRECTED Planning Commission Minutes August 21, 2013 Page 3 Ms. Brady stated that after the release of the 2010 Census, the California Department of Finance revised their population projections downwards for all of the counties of the state of California. She also stated that a 3% margin is required by law for the Department of Finance to do the forecasting for San Diego’s counties. Jane Mobaldi, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the presentation is not an action item and it will not require a vote from the Planning Commission. Chairperson Siekmann asked if there were any further questions. Commissioner Schumacher asked if SANDAG needed to be within 3% of the state’s projections. Ms. Brady stated yes. Chairperson Siekmann closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 1, asked Mr. Neu to introduce the next item and opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 2. 2. CT 13-01/PUD 13-03 – BUENA VISTA 11 – Request for the approval of a Tentative Tract Map and Planned Development Permit to allow for the demolition of three single family residences and to subdivide and grade a 2.73 acre site into eleven (11) single- family residential lots and one private street lot, on property located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Buena Vista Way and Valley Street in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. The City Planner has determined that this project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 “In-Fill Development Projects” of the State CEQA Guidelines and will not have any adverse significant impact on the environment. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 2 and stated Assistant Planner Greg Fisher would make the staff presentation. Mr. Fisher gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Siekmann asked if there were any questions of Staff. Commissioner Anderson asked if lot 8 indicated a driveway on Buena Vista Way. Jason Geldert, Senior Engineer, stated yes. Chairperson Siekmann asked if there were any further questions of Staff. Seeing none, she asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. Bob Reynolds, Jamaica Way, Vista, gave a brief presentation and asked if there were any questions. Chairperson Siekmann asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Commissioner Scully inquired about the community outreach. Mr. Reynolds stated the outreach was educational and informative to the community that resides within the 600 foot radius of the property held on April 17, 2013. Commissioner L’Heureux asked about the frontage along Buena Vista Way and what the hatch marks shown on the site plan represents. Mr. Reynolds stated that they intend to use paving called turf stone to provide off street parking and to enhance the visibility of the homes and the entrance to the property. Commissioner Anderson asked why the driveway for lot 8 is on Buena Vista Way and who will be maintaining the trees. Mr. Reynolds stated that lot 8 was designed to have access from Buena Vista Way because of the location and the housing product. Mr. Reynolds also stated that the HOA will be responsible for the maintenance of the trees. Chairperson Siekmann asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, she opened and closed public testimony. Chairperson Siekmann asked if there were any questions of staff. Planning Commission Minutes August 21, 2013 Page 4 Commissioner L’Heureux inquired about the 5 undeveloped parcels surrounding the property, and the potential use of the general areas. Mr. Fisher described the future development potential of the 5 individual residential lots which yield to 54 to 60 units. Mr. Fisher also stated that nothing has been proposed and no applications have been submitted to the city. Ms. Mobaldi stated that the alternative street design program was developed years ago, where residents did not want curb, gutter, and sidewalks installed in order to preserve the rural character of the neighborhood. She also stated that the committee recommended to the City Council that they adopt the alternative street design program which would allow the property to retain its rural state for an indefinite period of time. Ms. Mobaldi also stated that a motion may be made to have some information brought back to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Segall commented that discussion should include all infill areas within the city and whether the streets can handle the additional traffic. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner L’Heureux and duly seconded that the Planning Commission place on a future agenda discussion of the alternative street and sidewalk design report to determine if the Planning Commission should recommend to the City Council that they reconsider the issue. VOTE: 7-0 AYES: Chairperson Siekmann, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner L’Heureux, Commissioner Schumacher, Commissioner Scully and Commissioner Segall NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None DISCUSSION The Planning Commission discussed their position on the Buena Vista 11 project. Commissioner Schumacher stated he can support the project. Commissioner Segall stated he can also support the project. Commissioner L’Heureux stated he can support the project. Commissioner Scully stated she can support the project. Commissioner Anderson stated the project was a good use of what the site was intended for. Commissioner Black stated he can support the project. Chairperson Siekmann stated she can also support the project. CORRECTED Planning Commission Minutes August 21, 2013 Page 5 MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Black and duly seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolutions No. 7006 and 7007 approving Tentative Tract Map (CT 13-01) and Planned Development Permit (PUD 13-03), based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 7-0 AYES: Chairperson Siekmann, Commissioner L'Heureux, Commissioner Segall NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Schumacher, Commissioner Scully and Chairperson Siekmann closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 2 and thanked staff for their presentation. COMMISSION COMMENTS None. CITY PLANNER COMMENTS None CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of August 21, 2013, was adjourned at 7:05P.M. ~Au DON NEU City Planner Bridget Desmarais Minutes Clerk