HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-06; Planning Commission; Minutes City Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
April 6, 2022
CALL TO ORDER: 5:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Kamenjarin, Lafferty, Luna, Meenes, Merz, Sabellico, and Stine
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Merz led the Pledge of Allegiance
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion by Commissioner Meenes, seconded by Commissioner Kamenjarin, to approve the Feb. 16, 2022,
meeting minutes. Motion carried 7/0.
Motion by Commissioner Kamenjarin, seconded by Commissioner Merz, to approve the March 2, 2022,
meeting minutes. Motion carried 5/0/2 (Commissioners Lafferty and Luna recused).
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA:
None
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING:
Chair Stine 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 Stine opened the public hearing for Item 1.
1. CUP 2021-0016 (DEV15089) – JEWISH COLLABORATIVE SAN DIEGO - Request to allow the
continued operation of an approximately 3,840-square-foot synagogue. The request does not
include the expansion of the use, additions to existing buildings or the construction of new
structures. The project is located at 7805 Centella Street within Local Facilities Management Zone
6. The City Planner has determined that the project site belongs to a class of projects that the State
Secretary of Resources has found do not have significant impact on the environment, and it is
therefore categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental
documents pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing Facilities of the state California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 1 and stated Associate Planner Evans would make the staff
presentation (on file in the Planning Division).
DISCLOSURES:
Chair Stine, Commissioners Meenes and Kamenjarin disclosed they drove by the site.
Commissioner Sabellico recused himself as he lives near the site.
Planning Commission Minutes April 6, 2022 Page 2
Chair Stine 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 5:20 p.m.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
Commissioner Lafferty stated concern over having a modular building become permanent and asked what
the timeline of the project may be.
Associate Planner Evans responded that the CUP approval grants a 10-year period before it needs to be
renewed and a permanent structure built.
Commissioner Merz stated support for the abundance of parking as parking is typically the biggest issue
with commercial real estate.
ACTION:
Motion by Commissioner Meenes, seconded by Commissioner Kamenjarin, to adopt Resolution No. 7444.
Motion carried, 6/0/1 (Commissioner Sabellico recused).
2. CDP 2021-0053 (DEV2021-0214) – GILBERT RESIDENCE - Request for approval of a Coastal
Development Permit to demolish an existing one-story, single-family residence and detached
two-car garage to construct an approximately 2,967-square-foot, two-story, single-family
residence with an attached 472-square-foot two-car garage within the Mello II Segment of the
city’s Local Coastal Program located at 2351 Pio Pico Dr. within Local Facilities Management
Zone 1. 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 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures – Section 15303(a)
of the state CEQA Guidelines.
City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 2 and stated Associate Planner Evans would make the staff
presentation (on file in the Planning Division).
DISCLOSURES:
Commissioners Meenes and Sabellico disclosed they drove by the site.
Commissioners Kamenjarin and Merz disclosed they visited the site.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
Commissioner Lafferty asked for additional information on the historic report that was provided for the
proposed project.
Associate Planner Evans responded that the historic report is a requirement of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as the existing structure is older than 45 years. She stated the purpose
of the report is to determine if the existing structure holds any historical significance. As this project has
not been determined to hold historical significance it does not have any further CEQA requirements.
Planning Commission Minutes April 6, 2022 Page 3
Commissioner Lafferty noted that inclusionary housing requirements were met. She asked how many
homes are allowed on the site.
Associate Planner Evans stated that only one home is allowed on the site. She noted that the inclusionary
housing requirements will not be applicable as a replacement home will be developed within 2 years of
demolishing the existing structure.
ACTION:
Motion by Commissioner Luna, seconded by Commissioner Meenes, to adopt Resolution No. 7443.
Motion carried, 7/0.
3. CDP 2021-0035/HMP 2021-0005 (DEV 2020-0283) - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
MAINLINE PIPE REPAIR - Request for approval of a post-emergency Coastal Development
Permit and a Habitat Management Plan Permit for the repair of a segment of a Southern
California Gas Company (SoCal Gas) mainline pipe generally located north of Avenida Encinas
and between Carlsbad Boulevard and Ponto Drive, within a SoCal Gas maintenance easement
and within the city’s right of way. The project is located within the Mello II Segment of the
city’s Local Coastal Program and within Local Facilities Management Zone 9. 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 of Resources
has found do not have a significant effect on the environment, and it is therefore categorically
exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to
Section 15302, Replacement or Reconstruction, of the state California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
City Planner Neu introduced Agenda Item 3 and stated Senior Planner Donnell would make the staff
presentation (on file in the Planning Division).
DISCLOSURES:
Commissioners Kamenjarin and Lafferty disclosed they drove by the site.
Chair Stine disclosed he drove by, parked and walked around the site.
STAFF QUESTIONS:
Chair Stine asked what the wildlife agencies concluded in reviewing the Habitat Management Plan Permit.
Senior Planner Donnell responded that that habitat restoration is not reviewed by wildlife agencies and is
reviewed by city staff. The wildlife agencies provided comments regarding appropriate mitigation and
temporary impacts.
Commissioner Kamenjarin asked what the city does to retain jurisdiction and to confirm that the
restoration is completed.
Senior Planner Donnell responded that the applicant will submit an annual monitoring report for a 5 year
period. Additionally, the residential community around the area will likely contact the city if restoration is
not completed.
Planning Commission Minutes April 6, 2022 Page 4
Chair Stine asked if there were any members of the public who wished to speak on the project. He opened
public testimony at 5:52 p.m.
Lance Schulte on behalf of People for Ponto thanked SoCal Gas for fixing the leak, he thanked city staff for
their work on the project. He asked which restoration plan will be used and who on staff should be
contacted in regard to monitoring by the community.
Senior Planner Donnell stated that the March 2022 restoration plan is the most up to date and Roseanne
Humphrey can be contacted as she will receive the annual monitoring reports.
Chair Stine asked if there were any additional members of the public who wished to speak on the project.
Seeing none, he closed public testimony at 5:56 p.m.
ACTION:
Motion by Commissioner Sabellico, seconded by Commissioner Lafferty, to adopt Resolution No. 7445.
Motion carried, 7/0.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION SELECTION OF OFFICERS – Commission discussion of the need for an
adopted procedure for determining how to rotate the chair and vice-chair positions so each
commissioner has an opportunity to serve as an officer. The City Planner has determined that the
action does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act
under California Public Resources Code Section 21065.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
Commissioner Luna requested that language be added to the resolution for a succession from Vice Chair
to Chair. She also suggested the first right of refusal to be nominated for Chair and Vice Chair be given to
commissioners who have not had the opportunity to serve in those roles.
Commissioner Meenes noted that while unrequired, in previous years, the Vice Chair would go on to serve
as Chair. He stated support for further discussion regarding Commissioner Luna’s request.
Commissioner Sabellico stated that all members of the commission should be ready and capable of serving
as Chair. He stated support for all commissioners to have the opportunity to serve as Chair.
Commissioner Lafferty and Chair Stine stated support for a planned succession from Vice Chair to Chair.
After discussion, the commission determined there was no need to adopt a written procedure on how the
chair and vie-chair position are filled.
5. PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 – Request for a
recommendation to accept the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Work Plan Annual Report and approve the
Planning Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023. The proposed action does not
constitute a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
Commissioner Sabellico stated support for approval of the Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Planning Commission Minutes April 6, 2022 Page 5
Commissioner Meenes and Chair Stine suggested the Planning Commission workshop take place as more
of a discussion between commissioners and city staff.
Commissioners Luna, Kamenjarin, Merz and Chair Stine stated support to use the 2018 workshop as a
base for the upcoming workshop. Commissioner Kamenjarin added he would like some time prior to
scheduling the workshop to review the 2018 workshop material in the event the commission wanted to
add other topics.
Commissioner Meenes made a motion to approve the work plan, motion failed due to the lack of a second.
Commissioner Kamenjarin offered an amendment to add language stating the workplan was “Subject to
the best efforts of the commission and the possibility of unforeseen circumstances which may impede or
delay the adoption/completion of the items presented in the work plan”.
ACTION:
Motion by Commissioner Meenes, seconded by Commissioner Sabellico, to adopt Resolution No. 7446 as
amended. Motion carried, 7/0.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS/COMMENTS:
Commissioner Kamenjarin asked for Commissioner Sabellico and Commissioner Lafferty to provide input
on their experiences at the League of California Cities event.
Commissioners Sabellico and Lafferty shared their experiences having attended the League of California
Cities event.
Chair Stine stated that the Growth Management Citizens Committee held it’s introductory meeting and
will be meeting monthly until the Spring of 2023.
CITY PLANNER REPORTS:
City Planner Neu reminded the Commission that the joint meeting covering Housing Laws with the City
Council and the Housing Commission is scheduled for April 26, 2022 at the Faraday building.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Stine adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Corina Flores, Minutes Clerk