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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-16; Planning Commission; MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes September 16, 2015 Page 1 Minutes of: PLANNING COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Date of Meeting: September 16, 2015 Place of Meeting: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Siekmann led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioners Black, Montgomery, Segall and Siekmann Absent: Commissioner L’Heureux STAFF PRESENT Don Neu, City Planner Ron Kemp, Assistant City Attorney Bridget Desmarais, Administrative Secretary Shannon Werneke, Associate Planner Austin Silva, Associate Planner Jason Geldert, Engineering Manager PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA None. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Chairperson Anderson asked Mr. Neu to introduce the first item and opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 1. 1. PUD 14-04/HDP 14-03/SUP 14-02/MS 14-06 – SPRAGUE LOT SPLIT – Request for a Planned Development Permit, Hillside Development Permit, Special Use Permit, and Minor Subdivision to allow for the subdivision of two parcels into four parcels on property located on the east side of El Camino Real, south of Chestnut Avenue and north of Tamarack Avenue in the Planned Community zone, and in Local Facilities Management Zone 2. The City Planner has determined that the project belongs to a class of projects that the State Secretary of Resources has found not to have a significant impact on the environment, and is therefore categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to Section 15332 – In-fill Development Projects, of the State CEQA Guidelines. Mr. Neu introduced Agenda Item 1 and stated Associate Planner Austin Silva would make the staff presentation. Mr. Silva gave a brief presentation and stated he would be available to answer any questions Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Black asked who will be responsible for the long slope. Mr. Silva stated the lot owner will be responsible. CORRECTED Planning Commission Minutes September 16, 2015 Page 2 Commissioner Siekmann asked if the driveway will be a right turn only entry and exit. Mr. Silva stated yes because a median will be constructed as part of the El Camino road widening project. Commissioner Segall asked if the city created the slope as part of the road widening project. Mr. Silva stated yes. Commissioner Segall asked if the applicant was agreeable with the slope. Mr. Geldert stated that the slope was negotiated with the property owner. Commissioner Segall stated his concerns regarding the turning radius at the bottom of the driveway and asked if large trucks, such as moving trucks or fire trucks, will be able to make the turn adequately. Mr. Geldert stated that the turning radius is sufficient and has been approved by the Fire Department. Moving trucks will be limited to smaller vehicles. Commissioner Siekmann asked if any retaining walls will be installed. Mr. Silva stated no. Chairperson Anderson asked about the safety of vehicles entering the property. Jason Geldert, Engineering Manager, stated that there will be an 8 foot bike lane and the striping will be “broken” to allow cars to enter the property. Commissioner Montgomery asked if access rights are being waived. Mr. Geldert stated yes and it is included as Condition No. 40 of the approving resolution. Commissioner Montgomery asked if any protective railings will be installed along the driveway. Mr. Geldert stated that is something that will be considered during the final engineering review. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any further questions of staff. Seeing none, she asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. The applicant stated no. Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Seeing none, she asked if there were any members of the audience who wished to speak on the item. Seeing none, Vice Chairperson Anderson opened and closed public testimony on Agenda Item 1. DISCUSSION Commissioner Montgomery stated he can support the project. Commissioner Black stated he can also support the project Commissioner Siekmann stated she can support the project. Commissioner Segall stated he can support the project. Vice Chairperson Anderson stated she can support the project. MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Segall and duly seconded by Commissioner Siekmann the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7110 approving PUD 14-04/HDP 14-03/SUP 14-02/MS 14-06, based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 5-0 AYES: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Segall, and Commissioner Siekmann NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner L’Heureux ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Anderson 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. CORRECTED Planning Commission Minutes September 16, 2015 Page 3 2. RP 13-03x1 – CARLSBAD FARMERS’ MARKET – Request for the approval of a five (5)--year extension retroactively for a Major Review Permit for the existing farmers’ market located on the 2900 block of State Street, between Grand Avenue to the north and Carlsbad Village Drive to the south, every Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the summer and 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the winter, in Land Use District 1 of the Village Review Zone. 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 Anderson asked if there were any questions of staff. Seeing none, she asked if the applicant wished to make a presentation. Christine Davis, 4984 State Street, gave a brief presentation and stated she would be available to answer any questions. Commissioner Segall stated the staff report indicates that during summer hours the market closes at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Davis stated that the vendor booths shut down at 7:00 p.m.. Ms. Werneke commented that the approving resolution accurately reflects the hours of operation. Chairperson Anderson asked how Ms. Davis came to run the market. Ms. Davis explained she became a board member a little over a year ago. Chairperson Anderson commented that she walked the market today and noticed 4 booths set up in the 20 ft. clearance area as well as tables set up with people eating also in that 20 ft. clearance area. Ms. Davis stated the width between booths is 20 ft., and added that the Fire Prevention staff have inspected the market 3 times and have seen the current set-up. She commented that the Fire Prevention staff stated that as long as those booths can be moved quickly it would be acceptable. Regarding the tables, Ms. Davis stated that Fire Prevention inspected that set-up as well and did not have any issues. Ms. Davis stated that she understands the Commission’s concerns and she will speak with the vendors and request those booths be pushed back. Chairperson Anderson commented that it appears there is room at the south end of the market for more booths. Ms. Davis stated they are not at capacity but they receive applications all the time. She added that if a curb café came in, they have the ability to move booths around. Commissioner Segall commented that he would be uneasy to suggest where the tables should be set and that if Fire Prevention does not have an issue, the set-up should remain as is. Commissioner Segall asked if there will be a need to expand the market in the future, or if they are satisfied with the current size. Ms. Davis stated that they are satisfied with the current set-up, adding that they will wait for the update to the Village Master Plan before moving forward with any expansion ideas. Chairperson Anderson 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. Seeing none, Vice Chairperson Anderson opened and closed public testimony on Agenda Item 2 and asked if staff wished to respond to any issues raised during the applicant’s comments. Ms. Werneke commented that if Fire Prevention is agreeable to the table set-up, then it should remain as is. DISCUSSION Commissioner Montgomery stated he can support the project. Commissioner Black stated he can support the project. Commissioner Siekmann stated she can support the project. Commissioner Segall commented that he can support the project. Chairperson Anderson stated she can support the project. Planning Commission Minutes September 16, 2015 Page4 MOTION ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Segall and duly seconded by Commissioner Black that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7123 approving a five year extension of Major Review Permit RP 13-03 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 5-0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner Black, Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Segall and Commissioner Siekmann None Commissioner L'Heureux ABSTAIN: None Chairperson Anderson closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 2 and thanked staff for their presentations. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Montgomery stated that he will not be at the November 4, 2015 meeting. CITY PLANNER COMMENTS Mr. Neu stated that City Council will consider the General Plan Update on September 22, 2015 at 4:00p.m. in Council Chambers. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of September 16, 2015 was adjourned [~ DON NEU City Planner. Bridget Desmarais Minutes Clerk