HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-20; Planning Commission; MinutesJune 20, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes
City Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Montgomery called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Chair Montgomery, Commissioners Geidner, Black, Luna, Meenes and Segall
Commissioner Anderson
Assistant City Manager Barberio, Assistant City Attorney Kemp, City Planner Neu,
Associate Engineer Rick, Associate Planner Dan, and Administrative Secretary Brown
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Meenes led the Pledge of Allegiance
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
-Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 16, 2018.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Black and seconded by Commissioner Meenes approved, as amended,
the Regular Meeting minutes for May 16, 2018. (5-0-1-1 Geidner Abstain and Anderson Absent)
-Minutes of the Special Meeting held June 6, 2018.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Black and seconded by Commissioner Luna approved the Special
Meeting minutes for June 6, 2018. (6-0-1 Anderson-Absent)
-Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 6, 2018.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Black and seconded by Commissioner Luna approved, as amended, the
Regular Meeting minutes for June 6, 2018. (6-0-1 Anderson-Absent)
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Planner Neu stated Agenda Items 2 and 3 would normally be heard in a public hearing context; however,
the projects appear to be minor in routine and nature with no outstanding issues and staff is recommending
approval. He recommended the public hearing be opened and closed, and that the Planning Commission
proceed with a vote as a consent item. If the Planning Commission or any members of the public wish to pull
the items, staff would be available to respond to any questions.
Chair Montgomery asked if any members of the Planning Commission wished to pull Agenda Items 2 or 3
listed. Seeing none, he asked if any members of the public wished to speak on an item listed. Seeing none,
he opened and closed public testimony.
2. CDP 2017-0074 (DEV2017-0235) -STAINBACK RESIDENCE -Request for approval of a Coastal
Development Permit to allow for the demolition of an existing single-family residence and
construction of a 2,126-square foot single family residence within the Mello II Segment of the
city's Local Coastal Program located at 5360 Los Robles Drive within Local Facilities Management
Zone 3. The project site is not 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 Section 15303(a), construction of a single-family residence, of the state
CEQA Guidelines.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Black and seconded by Commissioner Geidner to Adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 7299 approving Coastal Development Permit CDP 2017-0074, based
upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
VOTE: 6-0-1
AYES: Chair Montgomery, Commissioners Geidner, Black, Luna, Meenes, and Segall
ABSENT: Commissioner Anderson
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3. CDP 2018-0015 (DEV2018-0025)-JAN RESIDENCE REMODEL-Request for approval of a Coastal
Development Permit to allow for the construction of 1,732 square feet of habitable space
additions to an existing single-family residence, within the Mello II Segment of the city's Local
Coastal Program located at 5464 Carlsbad Boulevard within 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 Section 15303, additions to an existing single-family residence, of the state CEQA
Guidelines.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Black and seconded by Commissioner Geidner to Adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 7300 approving Coastal Development Permit CDP 2018-0015, based
upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
VOTE: 6-0-1
AYES: Chair Montgomery, Commissioners Geidner, Black, Luna, Meenes, and Segall
ABSENT: Commissioner Anderson
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA: None.
CITY MANAGER PRESENTATION:
1. City Hall and Civic Center Project Update -
Assistant City Manager Barberio reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Planning Department).
He stated that it is a City Council goal to break ground on a new City Hall by 2023, at a site designated for a
future civic center complex. He spoke about why the City Council is looking to build a new city hall. He
explained the city has been collecting a fee on new developments since approximately the early 1990's. This
fee is deposited into a Community Facilities District (CFD) account, which has been designated to be used for
a new city hall. He noted that no General Fund tax dollars would be used and no loans are needed for funding
a new city hall. He stated that that the four sites for a potential city hall are: existing city hall location, Pine
Avenue Community Park, existing Faraday Center, and former Farmers Insurance building. He invited the
public to two community workshops. The Council would like to hear public input on how the city can support
its core values with community spaces, activities and amenities as part of a new city hall and what type of
public spaces and activities should be available in the City of Carlsbad. He stated that if a resident is unable
to attend either of these meetings, a public survey will be sent out to the residents beginning July 1, 2018.
PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
Assistant City Manager Barberio answered Commissioner Gelder's question about how much has been
collected in the CFD account for the project. He stated the money has been budgeted for Veterans Park,
rebuild of Cole Library, a new city hall and a new public works facility. He noted that it is hard to say exactly
how much the project would cost because there are so many factors.
Assistant City Manager Barberio answered Commissioner Meene's question about when the district was
established, how tight were the parameters for using CFD funds. He stated that the parameters are specific
on the type of public facilities that can be built but did not get into specifics for a building.
Assistant City Manager Barberio answered Commissioner Segall's question about the four site locations. He
explained the four sites listed are the ones they will be considering at this time. If the community or City
Council deliberations find those sites do not work, Council may ask to consider other sites. He spoke about
the other cities and/or communities that have been looked at for different types of civic centers.
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Assistant City Manager Barberio answered Commissioner Montgomery's question about how the CFD funds
define the meaning of a city hall. He stated that it could include a council chambers, administrative and
supporting functions. He noted that they are not considering it at this time, but fire and police offices could
be considered under the CFD funds.
Commissioner Luna thanked Assistant City Manager Barberio for his presentation and asked if the Faraday
Center was purchased with CFD funds and who will be deciding on the facilities architecture. She suggested
having signs posted around the community regarding the project.
Assistant City Manager Barberio stated that CFD funds were not used to purchase the Faraday Center. The
building was purchased with Public Facility funds. He noted a working group of internal staff are working on
this project. He stated that the City Council will be looking at different types of criteria for site selection.
Commissioner Meenes asked if a performing arts center falls into the parameter of the CFD funds.
He noted that he is asking because a performing arts center has failed in other cities.
Assistant City Manager Barberio stated that he does not believe a performing arts center is being considered.
He spoke about how redevelopment funds had been used in other cities for building new city halls.
Commissioner Geidner asked if there will still be challenges with connecting the different operating functions
since the safety center and public works facility is not included in the proposed city hall site. She suggested
that the during the working phase of the project, the working group think about functions that are in the
safety center site and the public works site that should be with the other functions and vice versa. She also
suggested looking at multi-use, specifically for large rooms.
Assistant City Manager Barberio answered that there will still be some challenges but it would be a significant
improvement for both the public and staff.
Chair Montgomery thanked Assistant City Manager Barberio for the presentation.
PLANNING COMMISSINERS COMMENTS:
Commissioner Luna thanked Chair Montgomery and City Planner Neu for putting the City Hall Update on the
agenda. She requested the Chair agendize an item for the Commissioners to receive a Capital Improvement
Project update, in the near future.
CITY PLANNER COMMENTS:
City Planner Neu announced that the Wednesday, July 4, 2018, Planning Commission meeting has been
canceled. The next regular scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, July 18, 2018.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Th[ular Meeting of the Planning Commission of June 20, 2018, was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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Don Neu, City Planner
Jeanette Brown, Minutes Clerk