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Home My WebLink About2021-02-03; Planning Commission; MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION Minutes City Co unci l Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Feb.3,2021 CALL TO ORDER: 3 p.m. ROLL CALL: Lafferty, Luna, Kamenjarin, Meenes, Merz, Sabellico and Stine APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Commissioner Luna, seconded by Commissioner Stine, to approve the Dec. 16, 2020 minutes, as amended. Motion passed 5/0/2 (Commissioners Kamenjarin and Sabellico abstained). PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA: None PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING: Chair Meenes 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. Chair Meenes opened the public hearing for Item 1. 1. AMEND 2020-0008 (DEV14024} -HOOVER STREET SUBDIVISION -An appeal of the City Planner's decision denying a request to amend a condition of approval of Tentative Parcel Map MS 14-05, a four-lot subdivision project located at 4276 Adams Street. Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, the City Planner has determined that the project is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The request to amend a project condition to defer construction of the driveway improvements will not have a significant effect on the environment. A Coastal Development Permit was also approved for the project (CDP 14-08) and the project site is not located within the appealable area of the California Coastal Commission. City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 1 and stated Associate Planner Garcia would make the staff presentation (on file in the Planning Division). DISCLOSURES: Commissioners Lafferty, Stine, Sabellico, Meenes, and Merz disclosed they viewed the site Chair Meenes asked if there were any members of the public who wished to speak on the project. Seeing none, he opened and closed public testimony at 3:40 p.m. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Catherine Ferguson, attorney for the applicant, is requesting to defer the timing of building the driveway as conditioned. She is requesting some alternatives to the condition, such as moving the construction of the driveway prior to issuance of a building permit for lots three or four. Planning Commission Minutes Feb. 3, 2021 Page2 Engineering Manager Geldert is concerned that if one lot wanted to build prior to the other, there is nothing in place to ·guarantee the owner of the required lot will build the driveway. Catherine Ferguson suggested they can post a bond to secure the arrangement. The property owner was in agreement to that. Engineering Manager Geldert advised this would be a discussion best addressed outside of the public hearing and they could bring the project back to the commission if the conditions of approval needed to be modified. Chair Meenes suggested the commission move forward with a continuance on the appeal to allow the applicant and staff the opportunity to come up with an agreement. ACTION: Motion by Commission Luna, seconded by Commissioner Stine, to continue the item off calendar. Motion carried, 7 /0. 2. CDP 2020-0023 (DEV2020-0121)-LEXUS CARLSBAD RENOVATION -Request for approval of a Coastal Development Permit for the addition and remodel of an existing Lexus dealership, located at 5434 and 5444 Paseo del Norte, within the Car Country Carlsbad Specific Plan (SP 19(J)), the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 3. The project site is not located within the appealable area of the California Coastal Commission. The City Planner has determined that this 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 is therefore categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to section 15301(e)(l) -Existing Facilities of the state CEQA guidelines. City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 2 and stated Associate Planner Danna would make the staff presentation (on file in the Planning Division). DISCLOSURES: Commissioners Kamenjarin, Lafferty, Merz, Stine, and Meenes disclosed they drove by the site Chair Meenes asked if there were any members of the public who wished to speak on the project. Seeing none, he opened and closed public testimony at 4:14 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Luna, seconded by Commissioner Sabellico, to adopt Resolution No. 7403. Motion carried, 7 /0. 3. CDP 2020-0027 (DEV2020-0143) -MATTHEW RESIDENCE -Request for approval of a Coastal Development Permit to allow for the demolition of an existing single-family residence and construction of a new 4,918-square-foot single family residence with an attached 749-square- foot accessory dwelling unit within the Mello II Segment of the city's Local Coastal Program located at 5511 Los Robles Drive within Local Facilities Management Zone 3. The project site is Planning Commission Minutes Feb. 3, 2021 Page 3 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. City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 3 and stated Associate Planner Danna would make the staff presentation (on file in the Planning Division). DISCLOSURES: Commissioners Kamenjarin, Merz, Stine, Lafferty, and Meenes disclosed they viewed the site. APPLICANT QUESTIONS: Commissioner Lafferty had questions about the historical significance of the home currently on the property. Sam Wright, applicant, stated a historical report was requested by the city and provided for review. He stated the city had no comments or questions on the report. Associate Planner Danna stated the historical report was reviewed by Principal Planner Delcamp who is qualified to review such reports. He stated she deemed it adequate. Chair Meenes asked if there were any members of the public who wished to speak on the project. He opened public testimony at 4:35 p.m. Nina Eaton, resident, submitted comments with concerns about the height and mass of the proposed project, the possibility of it being a multi-family dwelling in a single family residential zoned area, the lack of parking for a large home, the size of the proposed home compared to the rest of the neighborhood, and asked that the street trees to the south of the property be negated to keep the view to the south unobstructed. Greg and Karen Hallinan, neighbors to the north of the proposed project, submitted comments supporting other neighbor's concerns including the height of the proposed project, landscaping along the shared property line affecting solar collectors, and parking requirements being inadequate. Chair Meenes asked if there were any additional members of the public who wished to speak on the project. Seeing none, he closed public testimony at 4:41 p.m. Sam Wright stated they are meeting all of the requirements and setbacks required by the city as well as made additional modification for deeper setback in some areas as a result of neighbor's concerns. Commissioner Luna asked the applicant if they would be sensitive to the choice of street trees and any trees along the property line, taking into consideration the neighbors concerns. .- Sam Wright stated they would like to reduce the amount of street trees required to keep the viewing area clear and will work with city staff. Planning Commission Minutes Feb. 3, 2021 Page4 COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Commissioner Lafferty stated she is concerned about neighbors' comments and having difficulty making the findings that support no sensitive resources exist on the site. She stated she feels the current structure is a noted cultural resource. She stated it is difficult to support the findings. ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Stine, seconded by Commissioner Luna, to adopt Resolution No. 7404. Motion carried, 6/1 (Commissioner Lafferty no). 4. CT 2019-0006/SDP 2019-0007 (DEV2018-0183) -2690 ROOSEVELT -Request for a recommendation of approval of a Tentative Tract Map and Site Development Plan to construct a nine-unit, residential air-space condominium project on a 0.42-acre site located at 2690 Roosevelt Street in the Village General (VG) District of the Village and Barrio Master Plan and within Local Facilities Management Zone 1. The City Planner has determined that this 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 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. City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 4 and stated Senior Planner Jones would make the staff presentation (on file in the Planning Division). DISCLOSURES: Commissioner Stine recused himself from the item due to owning property within 600 feet of the proposed project. Commissioners Merz, Kamenjarin, Lafferty, Sabellico, and Meenes disclosed they drove by the site. Chair Meenes asked if there were any members of the public who wished to speak on the project. Seeing none, he opened and closed public testimony at 5:33 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Luna, seconded by Commissioner Sabellico, to adopt Resolution No. 7405. Motion carried, 6/0/1 (Commissioner Stine recused). PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS: Commissioners shared what other committees they serve on and welcomed new commissioners Kamenjarin and Sabellico. Commissioner Luna requested that public works provide a presentation on city projects for the commission. CITY PLANNER REPORTS: Planning Commission Minutes Feb .3,2021 Page 5 City Planner Neu advised he will provide additional information about the League of CA Cities Planning Commission virtual conference. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS: Assistant City Attorney Kemp encouraged the commission to watch the city council meeting going over goal setting. He stated each department will provide an update on what they are working on . ADJOURNMENT: Chair Meenes adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 5:41 p.m. Melissa Flores -Minutes Clerk