HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-06; Planning Commission; Agendas
City Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
www.carlsbadca.gov
Wednesday July 6, 2022 1 p.m.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
It is the Planning Commission’s Policy to adjourn the meeting no later than 9 p.m.
Meetings are divided into categories shown below.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: If you desire to speak about an item not listed on the agenda, a “Request to Speak”
form should be filed with the minutes clerk. A total of 15 minutes is provided for the Public Comment portion
of the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each, unless the Chair changes the time. In
conformance with the Brown Act, no action can occur on items presented during Public Comment. Those
wishing to speak are asked to come forward when your name is called, speak into the microphone, and
state your name for the taped record.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: For each item on the agenda, the planning staff will present a report to the
Planning Commission. On items for public hearing, the audience will be asked for comment. If you desire
to speak about a “public hearing” item, a “Request to Speak” form should be filed with the minutes clerk
BEFORE the item is announced. A time limit of three (3) minutes is allotted to each speaker. You may not
give your time to another person. Groups can select a single speaker/representative as long as three (3)
other members of your group are present. Group representatives have ten (10) minutes unless that time is
changed by the Chair. After testimony is completed, the applicant is allowed a rebuttal.
WRITTEN MATERIALS: Written materials related to the agenda that are submitted to the Planning
Commission after the agenda packet has been published will be available for review prior to the meeting
on the city website.
VISUAL MATERIALS: Visual materials should be submitted to the Planning Division at
planning@carlsbadca.gov no later than noon on the day of a Regular Planning Commission Meeting. Digital
materials will be placed on a computer for display during the meeting. Please label all materials with the
agenda item number you are representing. Items submitted for viewing, including presentations/digital
materials, will be included in the time limit maximum for commenters/speakers. All materials exhibited to
the Planning Commission during the meeting (slides, maps, photos, etc.) are part of the public record and
must be kept by the Planning Division for at least 60 days after final action on the matter. Your materials
will be returned upon written request. Video clips cannot be accommodated.
MEETING DECORUM: Carlsbad Municipal Code sections 1.20.320 and 1.20.330 require members of the
public to observe order at this meeting and to conduct themselves in a courteous manner. California Penal
Code section 403 makes it a misdemeanor for any person to willfully disturb or break up any assembly or
meeting with lawful authority.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: Persons with a disability may request an agenda packet in appropriate
alternative formats as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 by contacting the City
Manager’s office at 442-339-2821 (voice), 711 (free relay service for TTY users), 760-720-9461 (fax) or
manager@carlsbadca.gov by noon on the Friday preceding the meeting. All persons requiring reasonable
accommodations or auxiliary aids in order to effectively participate in the meeting may contact the City
Manager’s office by noon on the Friday preceding the meeting to make such arrangements.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Agenda .
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
July 6, 2022
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
In conformance with the Brown Act, no Planning Commission action can occur on items presented during
Public Comment. A total of fifteen (15) minutes is provided so members of the public can address the
Commission on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If
you desire to speak during Public Comment, fill out a Request to Speak and submit it to the minutes clerk.
You may not give your time to another person.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP:
1. Development Projects (Action Type: Quasi – judicial)
a. Preliminary Review
b. Application Review
i. Completeness – Application Checklists
ii. Issues of Concern – Applicable Plans, Regulations, Policies (see handout)
iii. Permit Streamlining Act
c. Environmental Review (CEQA)
d. Requests to Schedule, Critical Dates Calendar & Tentative Schedule
e. Staff Reports
i. Report Format and Content
ii. Resolutions – Findings, Conditions
iii. Attachments
iv. Commissioner Approaches to Reviewing Staff Reports
f. Briefings
i. Purpose
ii. Do’s and Don’ts
iii. Commissioner Discussion
g. Staff Presentations
h. Hearings
i. Questions of Staff and Applicants
ii. Public Testimony
iii. Expert Testimony
iv. Commissioner Discussion
i. Basis for Decisions
i. Findings
ii. Conditions
iii. Commissioner Discussion
j. Post Approval Plan Check
2. Plan and Code Adoption or Amendments (Action Type: Legislative)
a. Commission Discretion
i. Commissioner Discussion
3. Commission Role
a. Final Decision-Maker – subject to appeal to City Council
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
July 6, 2022
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b. Advisory Role – makes recommendation to City Council
c. Court Challenges to Commission/Council decisions
4. Planning Commission Performance
a. What is Working Well
b. Areas for Improvement
c. Commissioner Discussion
ADJOURNMENT: