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Home My WebLink About2021-11-03; Planning Commission; MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes Nov. 3,2021 Page 2 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 3:08 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Lafferty, Seconded by Commissioner Sabellico, to request Resolution 7430 be a consent item. Motion carried, 5/0/2 (Commissioners Merz and Kamenjarin absent). Motion by Commissioner Sabellico, seconded by Commissioner Stine, to adopt Resolution No. 7430, with the additional materials memo. Motion carried, 5/0/2 (Commissioners Merz and Kamenjarin absent). A 10-minute recess was called at 3:20 p.m., the meeting resumed at 3:30 p.m . 2. GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE -Nominate two Planning Commissioners to serve on the committee (one commissioner to serve as a primary committee member and one commissioner to serve as an alternate member). City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 2 and stated Principal Planner Lardy would make the staff presentation (on file in the Planning Division). QUESTIONS OF STAFF: Chair Meenes asked how many members of the commission are eligible for nomination as primary and alternate members, given that two members first terms expire in January 2022 and two others in 2023. Assistant City Attorney Kemp clarified that all members of the commission are eligible for nomination. Chair Meenes asked what the time commitment expectations will be of the selected members. Principal Planner Lardy responded that the anticipated time commitment will be 1 meeting a month, for a period of 12 months. He noted additional time may be required for preparation between meetings. Commissioner Stine asked whether the committee may be extended beyond 12 months. Principal Planner Lardy responded that the committee is anticipated to last 12 months. However, City Council, will make the final decision in how to move forward if an extension is necessary. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 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 3:43 p.m. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Commissioner Luna nominated Commissioner Stine based on his experience. She noted his abilities in critical thinking, reviewing plans, and speaking in layman's terms with a legal background. Additionally, she has observed his commitment to Carlsbad and the city's continued growth. Planning Commission Minutes Nov. 3, 2021 Page 3 Chair Meenes, Commissioners Lafferty and Kamenjarin supported Commissioner Luna's recommendation. Commissioner Lafferty noted that Commissioner Stine will be of great value to the Growth Management Plan Update Advisory Committee. Commissioner Stine accepted the nomination noting the commitment and stating that growth management is an interest of his. Chair Meenes asked what time commitments are anticipated of the alternate member? Principal Planner Lardy responded that the expectations will be for the alternate member to step in if the primary member is absent. Familiarity with the meeting material will be necessary in order to vote. Physical attendance of meetings is not a requirement. Commissioner Stine stated that he can provide the alternate member with briefings of each meeting so that the alternate can have the needed material. ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Luna, seconded by Commissioner Kamenjarin, to appoint Commissioner Stine as the primary member of Growth Management Plan Update Advisory Committee and adopt Resolution 7431. Motion carried, 6/0/1 (Commissioner Merz absent). Motion by Commissioner Sabellico, seconded by Commissioner Luna, to continue Agenda Item 2 to nominate the alternate member at the end of the meeting. Motion carried, 6/0/1 (Commissioner Merz absent). 3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE VACANCY-Nominate a representative from the Planning Commission to serve a two-year term from May 2021 to May 2023. City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 3 and gave the staff presentation (on file in the Planning Division). COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Commissioner Sabellico stated that with Commissioner Merz being one of the 3 eligible members for this committee and having expressed interest in the role, the commission should nominate Commissioner Merz. Commissioner Luna stated that Commissioner Merz only expressed interest in being reappointed to the committee if another member could not be selected. She noted it may be best to give a new commissioner the opportunity. She stated support for Commissioner Kamenjarin as the nominee. Commissioner Kamenjarin stated he would accept the nomination. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 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 4:16 p.m. Planning Commission Minutes Nov.3,2021 Page4 ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Luna, seconded by Commissioner Stine, to nominate Commissioner Kamenjarin for the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee. Motion carried, 6/0/1 (Commissioner Merz absent). 4. AMEND 2021-0008, AMEND 2021-0009 -VILLAGE AND BARRIO MASTER PLAN OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS PROJECT (DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE NOMINATION) -Nominate one Planning Commissioner to serve on the Design Review Committee to review and provide recommendations on the Village and Barrio Master Plan Objective Design Standards. City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 4 and stated Associate Planner Glennon would make the staff presentation (on file in the Planning Division). COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Commissioner Luna stated that eligible member requirements do not consider who is qualified within individual commissions. She stated, while ineligible for nomination, Commissioner Lafferty is qualified to serve as the nominated member. Chair Meenes agreed that Commissioner Lafferty is an excellent option and agrees that the 18-month term requirement does not consider the most qualified member. Commissioner Sabellico stated that as one of the eligible commissioners for nomination, he is not interested in being nominated for the committee. Commissioner Kamenjarin also declined interest in being nominated and supported Commissioner Lafferty as the best choice. Commissioner Stine agreed that Commissioner Lafferty holds the experience and knowledge to be nominated to the committee. Commissioner Lafferty stated that she would be happy to serve on the committee. She noted her education in architecture, history and planning in addition to her experience as a licensed professional will allow her to contribute as the nominated member. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 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 4:39 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Kamenjarin, seconded by Chair Meenes, to nominate Commissioner Lafferty for the Village and Barrio Master Plan Objective Design Standards Project (Design Review Committee) and adopt Resolution 7432. Motion carried, 6/0/1 (Commissioner Merz absent). 2. GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONTINUED -Nominate two Planning Commissioners to serve on the committee (one commissioner to serve as a primary committee member and one commissioner to serve as an alternate member). Planning Commission Minutes Nov. 3,2021 Page 5 ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Luna, seconded by Commissioner Stine, to appoint Commissioner Sabellico as the alternate member of Growth Management Plan Update Advisory Committee and adopt Resolution 7431. Motion carried, 6/0/1 (Commissioner Merz absent). 5.PERMIT & SERVICE DELIVERY GUIDE -An informational presentation that provides an overview of the department's new Permit & Service Delivery Guide and associated implementing process improvements. City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 5 and stated Community Development Director Murphy would make the staff presentation (on file in the Planning Division). PUBLIC COMMENTS: 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 5:19 p.m. ACTION: The Planning Commission received the presentation. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS: Commissioner Lafferty stated the next Historic Preservation Committee is meeting on Monday Nov. 8, 2021. CITY PLANNER REPORTS: City Planner Neu noted that on Nov. 16, 2021, City Council will decide whether December meetings will be virtual or in person. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS: None ADJOURNMENT: Chair Meenes adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 5:27 p.m. Corina Flores - Minutes Clerk