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Home My WebLink About2014-12-03; Planning Commission; MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes December 3, 2014 Page 1 Minutes of: PLANNING COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Date of Meeting: December 3, 2014 Place of Meeting: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Black called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Segall led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Black, Commissioners Anderson, L’Heureux, Scully, and Segall Absent: Commissioners Montgomery and Siekmann STAFF PRESENT Don Neu, City Planner Jane Mobaldi, Assistant City Attorney Bridget Desmarais, Administrative Secretary Jason Goff, Associate Planner Shannon Werneke, Associate Planner Jason Geldert, Engineering Manager APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Black asked if there were any corrections or revisions to the minutes of the meeting from November 5, 2014. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Scully and duly seconded by Commissioner L’Heureux to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 5, 2014. VOTE: 5-0-2 AYES: Chairperson Black, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner L’Heureux, , Commissioner Scully, and Commissioner Segall NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Montgomery and Commissioner Siekmann ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA None. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Chairperson Black asked Mr. Neu to introduce the first item and opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 1. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 1 and stated Associate Planner Jason Goff would make the staff presentation. Planning Commission Minutes December 3, 2014 Page 2 1. CDP 14-07/AV 14-01 – PRYOR RESIDENCE – Request for approval of a Coastal Development Permit and Minor Variance to 1) allow for the partial demolition and remodel of an existing 3,149 square foot one-story single-family residence with basement into a new 6,597 square foot two-story single-family residence with basement; and 2) allow for a reduced front yard setback from 20 ft. to 10 ft. on property located at 5243 Shore Drive within the Mello II Segment of the City’s Coastal Zone and Local Facilities Management Zone 3. The project site is within the appealable area of the California Coastal Commission. The City Planner has determined that the project belongs to a class of projects that the State Secretary for Resources has found do not have a significant impact on the environment, and it is therefore categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to Sections 15301(l), 15303(a) and 15305(a) of the state CEQA Guidelines. Mr. Goff gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Black asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Segall inquired about the property line of the proposed project. Mr. Goff directed the Commission’s attention to the slide on the screen and clarified where the property lines are for the project. Commissioner Segall asked why the city does not have a blanket “variance” for this area of the city. Mr. Neu commented staff would be looking at possibly adjusting the development standards with the zoning ordinance update next year. Chairperson Black asked if there were any further questions of staff. Seeing none, he asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. The applicant stated no. Chairperson Black asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Commissioner Anderson asked if there is an HOA for the neighborhood and if there any CC&Rs. The applicant stated no. Commissioner Anderson inquired if the intention is for the home to be a single family home and not rented out. The applicant stated the home will be used as a single family home and will not be rented out. Chairperson Black 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 Black opened and closed public testimony on Agenda Item 1. DISCUSSION Commissioner Segall stated he can support the project and can support the variance. Commissioner Anderson commented that she too can support the project. Commissioner L’Heureux stated he can support the project. Commissioner Scully stated she can support the variance and the project. Chairperson Black also stated he can support the project. Planning Commission Minutes December 3, 2014 Page 3 MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Scully and duly seconded by Commissioner Segall that adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7075 approving Coastal Development Permit CDP 14-07 and Minor Variance AV 14-01 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 5-0 AYES: Chairperson Black, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner L’Heureux, Commissioner Scully, and Commissioner Segall NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Montgomery and Commissioner Siekmann ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Black 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. SDP 14-06/CDP 14-10 – HOEHN MOTORS AUDI DEALERSHIP – Request for approval of a Site Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit to allow for the demolition of three buildings totaling 14,460 square feet and the construction of a 54,688 square foot Audi automobile dealership, including a rooftop parking structure and a 198 square foot, 25-foot-tall freestanding sign, located on a 3.38-acre lot on the west side of Paseo Del Norte within the Car Country Specific Plan, the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 3. The project qualifies as a CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) Class 32 Categorical Exemption. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 2 and stated Associate Planner Shannon Werneke would make the staff presentation. Ms. Werneke gave a brief presentation and stated she would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Black asked if there were any questions of staff. Seeing none, he asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. Steve Horine, representing the applicant, stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairperson Black asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Seeing none, he asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, Chairperson Black opened and closed public testimony on Agenda Item 2. DISCUSSION Commissioner Segall stated he supports the project. Commissioner Anderson commented she likes the architectural features of the building, and stated she can support the project. Commissioner L’Heureux also commented that he also likes the architectural design of the project. He stated he can support the project. Commissioner Scully stated she can also support the project. Chairperson Black stated he can support the project. Planning Commission Minutes December 3, 2014 Page 4 MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Scully and duly seconded by Commissioner L'Heureux that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7076 approving Site Development Plan SDP 14-06 and Coastal Development Permit CDP 14-10 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 5-0 AYES: Chairperson Black, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner L'Heureux, Commissioner Scully, and Commissioner Segall NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Montgomery and Commissioner Siekmann ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Black closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 2 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 December 3, 2014 was adjourned at 6:32p.m. ~7t DON NEU City Planner Bridget Desmarais Minutes Clerk