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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-16; Planning Commission; MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION City Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: STAFF PRESENT: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Chair Montgomery called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 Chair Montgomery, Commissioners Anderson, Geidner, Luna, Meenes, Merz, and Segall Assistant City Attorney Kemp, City Planner Neu, Associate Planner Garcia, Associate Planner Danna, Engineering Manager Geldert, and Administrative Secretary Flores PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Geidner led the Pledge of Allegiance APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 5, 2018, were approved, as amended, 6-0-1. Commissioner Gelnder abstained. Chair Montgomery directed everyone's attention to the slide on the screen to review the procedures the Commission would be following for that evening's public hearing. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA: Mr. Doug Hicks stated he would like to see local projects use a workforce from the local area .. CONTINUED PLANNING COMMISSON PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. AMEND 2017-0026/SDP 2017-0011 (DEV02092) -OMNI LA COSTA BALLROOM -Request for approval of a Minor Master Plan Amendment and Site Development Plan to expand the existing ballroom within Planning Area 5 of the La Costa Resort and Spa Master Plan, on property generally located southeast of El Camino Real and Arena I Road within Local Facilities Management Zone 6. The City Planner has determined that this project has no new significant environmental effects not analyzed in the originally approved Mitigated Negative Declaration for the La Costa Resort and Spa Master Plan, and no further CEQA compliance is required. City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 1 and stated Associate Planner Garcia would make the staff presentation (on file in the Planning Division). Chair Montgomery recused himself on this agenda item. He stated he lives within the 500-foot area of influence of the Omni La Costa Resort. Commissioner Anderson became the Chair. Associate Planner Garcia gave the staff presentation. DISCLOSURES: Commissioner Segall stated that he has looked at the site a number of times including today. Commissioner Merz stated that he looked at the site today. Planning Commission Minutes January 16, 2019 Page 2 Commissioner Meenes stated that he went to the site last Saturday and drove the site again. Commissioner Geidner stated she drove the site yesterday. Commissioner Anderson stated she drove the site. Vice Chair Anderson asked if there were additional questions of staff. Seeing none, she asked if the applicant would like to make a presentation. Applicant Presentation Brian Hughes, managing director of Omni La Costa, made the presentation and stated he would be available to answer questions. He stated the project, with approval tonight, will have an economic impact to the city as well as create jobs. He stated the parking management plan has been revised based on the feedback from the commission. He stated the Walker Parking Study has been updated. He stated Lot 7 improvements include adding 7 light poles, adding a sidewalk, the gravel and dirt portion will be updated, the driveways will be rebuilt, and the surface will be striped and the lot will be maintained ongoing. He stated arched tops have been added to the trellises and rafter tails have been added architecturally. Mr. Hughes stated he made the presentation because he is the one accountable for the proposal and thanked the commission for their consideration. Vice Chair Anderson asked if there were additional questions for the applicant. Commissioner Geidner asked about drop off areas. She asked if the applicant would be willing to work with staff on their drop off areas for shared ride services. Mr. Hughes stated, yes, they are willing to work with staff on the drop off areas for shared ride services. Vice Chair Anderson asked about the Walker parking study and the number of parking spaces for parking lot number 7. She asked how they determined that 225 spaces would be available once it is striped. Mr. Hughes stated that they enlisted the expertise of Ace Parking and they determined that the lot would have 225 spaces once striped. Vice Chair Anderson asked if Omni has planned for parking spikes during large events that may only occur a few times a year. She asked if their parking plan includes street parking for these events. Mr. Hughes stated Mr. Jeff Weckstein from Walker Consultants would assist in addressing the question. He stated the red plan in the parking management plan has tremendous capacity and does not include street parking. Mr. Jeff Weckstein stated the hotel has ample parking to accommodate large events. Vice Chair Anderson asked if summer club members who use the pool were included in the study. Mr. Hughes stated those members typically utilize valet. Mr. Bill Hofman, of Hofman Planning and Engineering, asked if the condition of the parking management plan being approved by staff and the architectural changes could be prior to an issuance of the building Planning Commission Minutes January 16, 2019 Page 3 permit. He stated that they will be doing improvements to lot 7 right away and that will be tied to the grading permit. Associate Planner Garcia stated item 3 on the errata sheet, the parking management plan and architectural changes, could be done prior to the issuance of the building permit. Public Comment Mr. Hicks stated that he supports the analysis the commission has done on the project related to the parking and lighting and how that impacts the public. He stated that he hopes the developer of this project will take the same responsible approach in the construction phase. Vice Chair Anderson asked if there were any other members of the public who would like to speak, seeing none she closed public testimony. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Commissioner Meenes stated he wanted to make a comment for clarity on item number 5 of the errata sheet. He stated prior to issuance of grading permit, improvements to parking area 7 should be shown on the grading plans prior to approval of the permit. Improvements shall include renovation and ongoing maintenance of existing asphalt parking. Commissioner Segall stated that he appreciates the amount of effort and time the applicant spent in putting all the elements together and he supports the project. Commissioner Luna stated item number 3 on the errata sheet should include verbiage about the final parking management plan, add the word draft to the current document, and remove the words approved by. She asked Engineering Manager Geldert if he could add some language that would cover the right of way. Engineering Manager Geldert stated that verbiage stating the owner will obtain permits for use oftraffic control within the public right of way can be added as an additional condition. Commissioner Geidner stated she appreciates what has been done and is impressed with the changes. She stated she supports the project. Vice Chair Anderson stated she appreciates the modifications and improvements the applicant has done. MOTION: ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Luna and duly seconded by Commissioner Merz to Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No.7315 and the revised errata sheet dated January 6, 2019, with the additional revisions to the revised errata sheet, and the additional condition added APPROVING Minor Master Plan Amendment AMEND 2017-0026 and Site Development Plan SOP 2017-0011, based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 6-0-1 AYES: Commissioners Anderson, Geidner, Luna, Meenes, Merz, and Segall NOES: None Planning Commission Minutes January 16, 2019 ABSTAIN: Commissioner Montgomery Vice Chair Anderson closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 1. Chair Montgomery opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 2. NEW APPLICATIONS: Page 4 2. CUP 2018-0013/SDP 2018-0009 (DEV2018-0101) -NORTH OAKS SELF STORAGE -Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Minor Site Development Plan to allow for the construction and operation of an 111,937-square-foot, two-story, self-storage facility located at 2815 Caribou Court on the northeast corner of Faraday Avenue and Whiptail Loop West on a 5.24-acre site, zoned Planned Industrial within the Carlsbad Oaks North Specific Plan and within Local Facilities Management Zone 16. The City Planner has determined that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c)(2) and (e), the project is a subsequent activity of the Carlsbad Oaks North Specific Plan, SP 211((), a project for which a program EIR (EIR 98-08) was prepared. This activity is within the scope of the program approved earlier and the program EIR adeq_uately describes the activity for the purposes of CEQA. City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 2 and stated Associate Planner Danna would make the staff presentation (on file in the Planning Division). Commissioner Merz recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Associate Planner Danna gave the presentation. Chair Montgomery asked if there were additional questions of staff. Seeing none, he asked ifthe applicant would like to make a presentation. Adam Kooienga, of Hofman Planning and Engineering, made the presentation and stated he would be available to answer questions. Chair Montgomery asked if there were questions for the applicant. Seeing none, he asked for any ex pa rte disclosures. DISCLOSURES: Commissioner Segall stated he was at the site and circled it. Commissioner Meenes stated he drove by the site. Commissioner Geidner stated she drove by the site. Commissioner Anderson stated she drove by the site. Chair Montgomery stated he drives by the site quite often. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Planning Commission Minutes January 16, 2019 Page 5 Commissioner Anderson stated it meets all the requirements and it fits into the location nicely. Chair Montgomery asked if there were any members of the public who wished to speak on the project. Seeing none, he opened and closed public testimony. Chair Montgomery asked if there was any further commission discussion. Seeing none, he closed commission discussion. MOTION: ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Meenes and duly seconded by Commissioner Segall to Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 7321 APPROVING Conditional Use Permit CUP 2018- 0013 and Site Development Plan SDP 2018-0009, based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. VOTE: 6-0-1 AYES : Chair Montgomery, Commissioners Anderson, Geidner, Meenes, Luna, and Segall NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Merz Chair Montgomery closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 2. Chair Montgomery opened the public hearing on Agenda Item 3. 3. Election of Officers - PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Commissioner Segall stated the new chair will need to focus on chairing the meeting with most of the commissioners being new. He stated this is a unique situation. Chair Montgomery stated this is the first time a commissioner will be appointed by district. Commissioner Anderson stated she has appreciated working with everyone. Chair Montgomery stated Commissioners Luna and Meenes will have the one year of experience to serve as Chair or Vice Chair by the next planning commission meeting in March. Assistant City Attorney Kemp clarified that there is a resolution, not an ordinance, that states a commissioner must have one year of experience to be the chair. Commissioner Montgomery stated there are three potential candidates tonight, Commissioners Anderson, Luna, and Meenes. MOTION: ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Anderson and duly seconded by Commissioner Segall to nominate Commissioner Luna as Chair of the Planning Commission. VOTE: 7-0 Planning Commission Minutes January 16, 2019 Page 6 AYES: NOES: Chair Montgomery, Commissioners Anderson, Geidner, Meenes, Merz, Luna and Segall None MOTION: ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Segall and duly seconded by Commissioner Luna to nominate Commissioner Meenes as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. VOTE: AYES: NOES: 7-0 Chair Montgomery, Commissioners Anderson, Geidner, Meenes, Merz, Luna and Segall None Chair Montgomery closed the public hearing on Agenda Item 3. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: Commissioner Geidner thanked Commissioners Montgomery, Segall and Anderson for their service. Commissioner Luna thanked Commissioners Montgomery and Segall for their leadership. Commissioner Meenes stated the experience of Commissioners Montgomery and Segall will be missed and thanked them for their support. Commissioner Anderson thanked Commissioners Montgomery and Segall for their service and experience. CITY PLANNER COMMENTS: City Planner Neu thanked Commissioner Montgomery and Commissioner Segall for their service and stated he has appreciated working with them both. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: Assistant City Attorney Kemp thanked Commissioner Montgomery and Commissioner Segall for their institutional knowledge ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of January 16, 2019, was adjourned at 7:19 p.m. Don Neu -City Planner Melissa Flores -Minutes Clerk